Notre Dame High School - L Etoile Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1956 volume:

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X4, ,- wx W M'.Wfi4 .5'F?7,xi'aQ-'XW FW, y LU, n 1 1 K 'f '-' I .'1. ,,4J, , , . ,yf 'gm-. ,.:u ' 1' A' Pi? Q T,.'fgV w ,':'j1 5, g ' f -5 ' Q V ' '4 Q: '34, . gg A R if 'Q I .f it i .+'. , ,xy - 1 .f-e-:zss'-- .: .- f: .. ff f X IQ 1956 Presented by THE SENIOR CLASS . NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOQL SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS V1 V I bf Mazda, Mm A Vous, O Madone cherie, nous vouons un culte filial de gratitude et d'amour. Au moment de quitter pour toujours notre chere Ecole Notre-Dame, nous voulons vous exprimer, bonne Mere, notre gratitude et notre amour. Notre coeur deborde de reconnaissance pour les nombreux bienfaits venus par vous depuis toujours, mais surtout durant ces quatre annees vecues dans une institution qui vous est dediee. Grace inestimable que celle diavoir recu llinstruction de professeurs qui Vous ont voue leur vie--et dont la premiere ambition est de Vous faire connaitre, de Vous faire aimer, afin d'arriver par Vous at mieux glorifier votre divin Fils. Parce que nous avons appris a vous aimer, douce et tendre Mere desormais nous agirons sous votre influence. Aides de votre grace, nous ne craindrons pas les difficultes, nous marcherons clans le droit chemin parce que nous vivrons en collaboration constante avec x . - f vous, mere Aimable et devouee. . . . s I I . . . Vivre avec vous, O Mere, c'est avoir un ideal Celeste tres eleve, ciest choislr la meilleure part et s'assurer qu'elle ne nous sera jamais enlevee. p 1 u X . n O Madone cherie, nous vous aimons et voulons vous aimer ajamais dans votre beau . . . ' f . f ciel, apres vous avoir price et Cherie en cette Vallee de larmes. O Marie, styfez notre Mira et montrez-nous le chaquejour. Constance Dufault 2 Q K 3 MQ - 1. fWf 'Q'Cf Q55 'Uh' s Q 3 ',.-., W I V, ..e. f..N. If . In qi, O 4' K, -WL XQ- ,.g 'E rl V-PK Jig -4.5 ..N vxx , f--hw, M .f A 02, 3? 33' s 7 lfuufagf M ML H. Q 'Af fvghf' f gy 1 .. A F51 L facfi x ' '-fm,X-wig I W -. W , 1 --X A v-I-Q., 4 I , A J , f in '. .. 'f 1 'n,J'3J in ff--g f fa 4 ,I , ,M bs, -I .ff . uh' .X iv, x fff A f' I fr ic! J 'H . .J ' ' ,.f W. .5 f'5ffZ. ' 5 w If f - fiwillf ' ' fx pq, s ,f I , 4 ,.. f at 1 I. 1 I ,,. 1. 4' I .x 5- His Excellency Most Reverend IOI-IN I. WRIGHT, D.D. Bishop of Worcester .ff - 2 252::ff? f,fif'f'Q 5 fe We usda I Chers Gradues de 1956: Nous tenons a Qeliciter encore cette annee, les gradues de l'Ecole Superieure Notre Dame de Southbridge. I N f I Pendant votre sejour a,Notre Dame, vous avez ete temoins d'un grand progres materiel dans l'ouverture d'un nouvel f . 1 ediflce pour,le cours superieur. Mais, sans doute, vous avez su apprecier davantage la valeur spirituelle de 1'educat1on que vous avez regue 5 Notre Damex On a X oherche surtout a former le Christ dans vos ames. Voila, apres tout, ce qui importez de mieux connaitre le Christ, de l'aimer de tout notre Stre, afin de 1'im1ter dans notre vie quotidienne. Lorsque vous quittez Notre Dame, nous demandons que son Etoile vous suive toujours pour vous montrer le chemin de l'imitat1on du Christ. Soyez fideles E cet ideal et vous ferez certainement honneur E vos parents et 5 votre Alma Mater. A nos souhaits pour votre succes, nous ajoutons notre paternelle.ben6d1ction. Fidelement votre dans le Christ, Eveoue de Worcester Mes chers gradues de 1956: Vous allez quitter votre Alma Mater. Vous VIN . . 1 . allez prendre le chemin que le bon Dieu desire pour que vous suiviez votre vocation. A l'Ecole Notre Dame votre education a ete a base de religion. Main tenant mettez Dieu plus que jamais dans votre vie. Que votre vie soit une vie d obeissance, d humilite et de charite. Savoir obeir est le secret du succes. L'humilite n'est-elle pas la vertu qu'on admire et que Dieu aime. La charite, quelle joie, quelle con- solation pour ceux qui sont bons, pour ceux qui aiment at rendre service, a faire du bien.J'espere que mes classes dlapologie resteront gravees dans votre memoire et aideront at vous conserver de catholiques fervents, fideles et nobles. Que la reconnaissance reste dans vos coeurs pour ceux qui ont rendu votre education possible. Partez maintenant avec ces Conseils qui seront le gage de votre bonheur.Je de- mande a Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur, que nous avons si souvent invoquee ensemble, je lui demande de vous mettre dans le coeur du Divin Mzutre qui, a rejoui votre Jeunesse a l'Ecole Notre Dame. Sou- vous de notre devise: '4Ad Corjesu per Mariamf' MSGR. JEAN-BAPTISTE LAMOTI-IE, P.D. Cure cle la Paroisse Notre Dame AU REVOIR! Les grandes joies comme les grandes tristesses sont d'habitudes silencieuses, mais les cir- constances nous incitentia essayer de vous exprimer ce que nous ressentons, pour vous, MOH- seigneur, qui vous 'etes depense sans compter pour nous construire une Ecole Superieure moderne. Pour y etre entres les premiers, nous avons, ce soir, le privilege de vous rendre un hom- mage public de vous dire notre plus cordial merci. Toutes les generations qui viendront s'y succeder, beniront a jamais votre memoire. Pour nous, nous partons avec une intelligence plus formee et un coeur plus comprehensif. Nous partons avec la ferme volonte de demeurer lid?-:les at vos bons conseils, Monseigneur, et avec le desir de faire fructifier les lecons salutaires puisees a cette ecole Notre-Dame qui nous a vus grandir. Les gradues de 1956 6 Donald Coutu , 1 , 1 A deep flow of gratitude issues from our hearts for you, our Curates, as we, the Seniors, leave our dear Alma Mater. You have been friends, advisors and spiritual guardians to us. You have tended your flock with all the devotion and care that your fervent hearts contained. Father Smith, our able sports director, it is through you that we learned a sense of fair play. You have given us the ability to accept defeat and claim victory which we will carry with us as we face the future. The Scouts and altar boys never had a more devoted friend and chaplain than you, Father Landry. Our Senior girls will al- ways remember the spiritual enlightenment that you quietly but effectively provided as leader of the Senior Scout troop. And now, as we ring down the curtain on another episode of our life, we know there will always be a special spot in our hearts for you, Father Lucier. Our yearbook itself will be a frequently reread reminder of the spiritual leader whose untiring efforts made it possible. Your wise counsel will be a guiding ray which will lead us through life.. Yes, we, the Class of 1956, cannot forget the magnificent in- spiration our Curates have been for us through the years. In recog- nition and heartfelt thanksgiving we sing: Te Deum laudamus! Paul Proulx 7 Qs ,. zguxz '. 21.5532 - .. U - ' ,yt-nr. . ....,- - - ', ,.-g'.'ffP?Q- Interieur de l'eg1ise 51 2 5 5 a 5 , ,.v -r Salle Notre Dame Eglise Notre Dame Couvent Notre Dame .lamb 1 O Le Seigneur n'a-t-Il pas dit, ucelebrez l'an cinquantiernev? C'est donc pour partager votre jubilationutoute doreel' et en meme temps satisfaire nos . . f . coeurs reconnalssants que nous, les Hmssants de 1956, vous ded1ons notre I annuaire, c'L,Etoile , chere reverende Soeur Marie-de-la-Reparation. . , f . . Cmquante annees excluslvement consacrees au SCFVICC du Selgneur et des limes lb 'C' 1d'b1, '1 --que c est eau. e qul est encore p us a mlra e, c est que votre ze e et votre enthousiasme semblent n'avoir ete alteres en rien par les annees. Votre coeur est reste jeune avec nous, les jeunes, pour nous gagner et nous - X - condulre a Dleu. I . - - Pour votre devouement lnlassable envers nous, reverencle et b1en-almf-:e 4 . . Ma1tresse,nous vous promettons profonde une reconnalssance et un souvemr intarissable. AD MULTOS ANNOS! 9 Lucille Gendreau A N4 ' 1, !fj n ry K 4 'ff 5 fx M-f3f7f P Z f Xf'? f ,film L w, ADM 5 x k IDM W ffVl5W!lTl01v ! www W1 1 X R-Q J Tr' :gs X A ll ..--411545: X X +f.f X NX JU' I , I ' , 4 M W' 4 I I 11. :x :lil 'IX I J F 4 ',' i S5 Y! Lim LWIMI Q J WW: XM f ' A W7 f,,mf , ,ffmcf ,IL ff - + .-- n X I vkfidlll lr' L .1 uni! ,I 4- ,f , 1 ww f if Il I 1:14 It I ,gi ---ll N! I rf' :ga -'7 .-'fiffiif 94:23-Ei:5'IF,jMi':i--' 5 E? ,Z A if 04, , ,,,n:.,,n:g, 1 ,. Q f , my A? E ,pf-A is-14 III5 , I .,- ' MSX., V .- - f - . V QQ x f E -2 A. ' ff ' 'i1 1 ff CQ TENT 53:9 f -5 f i --' ' f ' lg x 3 ff ., IE '.'. 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I Quant a vous, cheres et devouees Ma1tfCSSCS, qu1 vous etes donnees Sl genereusement, . . K f . I nos mercls les plus slnceres pour cette flamme de la formatlon chretlenne allumee et entre- tenue en chacune de nos imes. Toujours nous nous souviendrons. I Les gradues de 56 Jeannine Cloutier 1 2 eww cms .... ,,,. 49 is-X ALFRED HEVEY LORRAINE ROY Pre,-idgnf Vice-President - , r rr ,,,,-,,..... LUCILLE GENDREAU JEANNINE CLOUTIER Secretary Treasurer X w 1 Q , n 13 A J' Q 4 ' 4345 . 0 921674442945 9.0 A943 I fa aah on 6 043, FQOQY Qs zfigofifkf O A X LL 62: X f asf 0 is 4, Qx MARIETTE BELLEROSE Mariette She who saws courtey reapsjiendshzf' Smart dresser...Orderly and quiet...Modest in her ways...G1ee Club member in her Senior year...Pet Peeve: History...S oppin fiend...Our Town Hall Offic1al...Mariette where did ou et aE , Y S those earr1ngs?...Has a special attraction for Buicks...Favorite say- Oh, George! ...Active member of'the Sacred Heart C-.Y.C iz with a needle and thread...Oh, those speed tests' Mariette. may Our Lady bless and keep you courteous in preparing your way to heaven. W'f ? BEATRICE BERNARD SCBea79 The rose zy'j9z'endshzQb is a looebfjloweru Always has a cheery good morning for everyone...Favorite say- ing: Eh, bunch! ... Oh, Lauria, I've got a problem ...Pet Peeve: history...Terrific sense of humor...Glee Club member throughout her four years...Perron's speedy typist...Loves to skate...Sister john's prize package...Hobby: dancing...Sacred Heart CYCer... Senior Scout 1-2-3-4...Bea, may you always be as cheerful and happy as you are now, and you'll succeed in life 1 guy. . ...1' me-L.. - EANNE BOUDREAU J Mull 'jane A good laugh is sunshine in a house Hardworking girl at Carroll's--Smells good, huh, Jeanne?...Pet Peeve: homework...Glee Club member for two years...Able cheer leader for the N.D. squad while ajunior and a Senior...Socia1 Committee 2-3-4--General Chairman in her Senior year... Let's go ice-skating ...Favorite dish: lobster rolls... Please don't tease' Loves English period...Has a yen for New York...Basketball player in her Freshman year...Favorite book: Wuthering Heights ... Oh, what a cute poodle!',.Jeanne, may Mother Mary mantle you in her sweet and loving protection. 3 CHARLOTTE BOURBEAU 'CPixie The burden becomes lzlght which is oheerfubbf borne Glee Club soprano during her Senior year...Good sport... Oh, those income-tax forms!',...Fervent listener...Freshman class secre- tary...Favorite saying: Oh, Brother! ...C.Y.C. member...Admired by all the nuns for her courtesy and charm...Well mannered... Likes to dance... Oh, there's my bus, good-bye, girls ...A whiz at shorthand... How can you transcribe those chicken-tracks, Char- lotte? ...She,s small in stature, but ranks high with all her friends ...Never utters unkind words about anyone...Has a terrific sense of humor...Charlotte, may all your dreams be fulfilled through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin and of Her Divine Son. 0 hf'A5, mf' - R' lt, JEANNINE CLOUTIER CCNin77 It's nice to be natural when you're naturalbf nice Dimples of the Senior class...Able treasurer in her-Junior and Senior years..Has a smile for everybody...Loves physics...Favorite dish: her dad's spaghetti...SodaJerk at E-Z-Lo0k...Pet Peeve: making school lunches...Glee Club member in her Senior year..Hobby: driving.,Loves to argue...Favorite saying: Got your dues, kids?...A co-operative girl...Crazy about dancing... Why does Worcester have to be so far? ..Jeannine, may God grant you unending success in all your endeavors. ri 1. 7 , ff' t. ' f , 5 t A M A0260 0 0 ,rr 51 . K f -L 1 X04 Ll 1' fDONALD COUTU 71 fn lf fn aft!!! cc 79- , if Don N rg AL! What is worth a'oz'ng is worth doing wellu Handy than of the senior class..Glee Club member throughout his four years...Classy dresser...Ardent reader...Favorite book: Silver Chalice',...Class tenor...Favorite subject: comptometry... C.Y.C. treasurer in his Senior year...Favorite saying: Eh, misere! ...Mr. Viens' week-end helper... How about a Polka? ...Pet Peeve: history...Loves ice-skating...Has a special decorating talent for various occasions...Favorite dish: spaghetti...Always ready to lend a helping hand...Devout altar boy...Don, may you keep on serving God as you do now, and you are sure to be successful in life. ' 7 . f t 1X 11, 3' CONSTANCE DUFAULT Connie To work is to worshzf, to be cheep: is to pray Glee Club member in her Senior year--hits those high notes with ease..Favorite saying: Oh mercy! ...Q'uiet and dignilied...Believe it or not, she loves studying--more power to you, Connie!...C,Y.C. spiritual chairman...McLellans fortune-maker ...Hobbies: swim- ming...Teacher in the C.C.D. in her-Junior and Senior year...Presi- dent of the League of the Immaculate Heart...Greets everyone with a smile...Pet Peeve: French verbs...May you thumb your way to heaven as you thumb your lovng Rosary. 16 'ir X75 - H54 , 1 l -1: .1 JEANNE FRENIERE 'jeannea' Her ways are ways cjpleasantnessl' Glee Club member in her Senior year...Able office girl...Class cook -- Mmmm, what a delicious cake,Jeanne, anymore? ...Favorite saying: I'll be dipped,'...Member of L'Etoile',s' business staff... Very efficient...To see Mariette is to see Jeanne...Shorthand whiz ...Has quite a decorative eye..Very quiet and dignifiedmjeanne, as your cooking sends many pleasant aromas towards heaven, may they bring with them an ample supply of good deeds prepar- ing your journey to everlasting peace and happiness. X rd. l LUCILLF. GENDREAU 4GKid93 CCLOU77 Uyou see good in evegzbocbf, nearbz evegfboebf will see good in youu Our Lou...Secretary of the Senior class...Loves shorthand...A whiz at typing, wait for us, Lou ...Has a beautiful handwriting ...Loves children...Her motto: Cheaper by the dozen ..On the business staff of L'Etoile ...Pet Peeve: history..Glee club member 1-2-4...Loves balogna sandwiches, has them every day...good huh. Lou? Founder of the League of the Immaculate Heart at N.D.H. Essay winner on To Whom Does the Future Belong. ' Has a great desire for higher 1earning..Always does well what she finds worth doing. May Mother Mary shower in abundance her blessings upon you, Lou. i Wblpfff fltgjl ,F tk .t J b 1 U 1. o fwlilyilf M L of Q fi M .lvl jf il? Kg K si ore ll f Y g H D U To know her zs to love her ,sw li Wil, ,W ' l ll M fi QYLYIAFIFLEGQIRE f ll Glee Club member 1-2-3-4...Basketball 1-2-3-...C.Y.C. cultural chairman...C.C.D. teacher while a-Iunior...Senior Scout 1-2-3-4... Maestro,' of our 1955 Glee Club concert...Works at Public Library...Pet Peeve: Overdue books...Sylvia, why do you talk with your hands?...Our class Liberace--Dig that candelabra!...Member of L'Etoilevs' Editorial Staff...Glee Club president in her Senior year...Bishop Wright Declamation Contest participant in her Junior year... Just give me fried chicken'! ...Loves the color blue Choir ...Red Cross 4..Sylvia, may you continue to follow the wishes of God in whatever you do. 17 I ...Favorite saying: Holy mackerel',...Soprano in the Church ALFRED HEVEY LCA177 C6FrCd77 Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm An able leader...President in his Senior year...A basketball player during his four years at Notre Dame...Co-captain of the 55-56 team...Cousy's got nothing on you...Pet Peeve: homework...Cet me some chips if you're going to the store, Fred...Consumer's could never get along without him... Sweeteeee ...Hey, what's so interesting on Elm Street?...Witty...Has a jolly personality...Favor- ite hobby: fishing...How big did you say that fish was?...When are you going to get your license?...Alfred, as you keep your eye on that ball, may you keep your heart wih our heavenly Mother. The stars that sparkle in your eyes show that Goa' is dwelling there CONSTANCE LA FLECHE Connie', It is a fiendbr heart that has plengv zy j9'iends Glee Club member in her Senior year...Member of our Editorial staffl..Favorite subject: math...Witty and humorous...A true friend indeed...Loves polkas...Swing your partner, Conniel...Giggler... Teaser...Happy-go-lucky...Pet Peeve: wearing hats and kerchiefs ...Favorite dish: spaghetti and meatballs...Has a yearning for a Pub- lic House busboy--Wonder who?...Has many talents...Her goal is speed, especially in driving...With Mary as your model, may you always find happiness throughout your entire life. ANNETTE LAPIERRE L'Ann-ette Wonderful classmate...Always smiling...Able forward on our basketball team for three years..Junior Varsity Captain in her Sophomore year--Co-captain of the varsity while a junior...Favor- ite saying: Oh brother ...Glee Club member for three years...A friendly and cheery disposition...Cood student.,Just loves spaghetti and meatballs...Annette, stay as you are now, keep that optimistic personality, and you are sure to succeed in whatever you may undertake. 18 t -36 'M '33 BARBARA UHEUREUX iCBabS77 CIBUDHY77 One ryfthe best things to have upyour sleeve is afunrty bone Treasurer of the Sophomore class and able secretary in her junior year...Member of the Editorial staff for the 1956 Etoile ...Glee Club secretary in her Senior year...Pet Peeve: having to part with her money...Glee club member 1-2-4...Basketball player 1-2... C.C.D. teacher in her Senior year...Cheerleader for the blue and white 3-4...Favorite saying: You7re a love',...Has a dimple under her left eye...How did that dimple get there, Babs?--from winking at the boys?...Cool dancer...Giggler,..Sells tickets at the Strand... . '-A Real gone on skating...Babs, may you be in line when St Peter Xi hands out the tickets to pass through those 'fGolden Gates. X, if .Lf f ,fu All things are dwieatt bgfore they are easyi' Senior class on the spot photographer-- Now where did I put my flashbulbs? ...Basketball player 1-2-4...Glee Club l-2-4.,.Exec- utive from Paquette's Stationery...Always ready to help..f'Please, you're stepping tion...Where's the fire, Gerry?...Favorite saying: f'Giblotte ...Pet Peeve: It's in the book ... One chocolate milk shake, pleasew... At last we've found out the answer, kids, he uses Toni...SisterJohn's buying manager...Just crazy about fishing and hunting... Don't you like the aroma of my pipe, girls?,'...Gerry, may God love you throughout your entire life. .JW GERALD MARAND CCGCITYS7 on my white bucks ..,Able mascot of the fire sta- ANNE MARIE NORMANDIN Anne,' A little boajl Men harbours a great soul Glee Club member in her Senior year--sings soprano...Wool- worth's better half...Favorite saying: f'Ya you do!,'...Basketball 2-3--captain when she was aJunior...Pet Peeve: noisy brothers... Very fragile in appearance but really very athletic...Senior Scout in her third year...Favorite dish: spaghetti and meat balls...Loves to argue...Greatest ambition: to be a second Tenley Albright... How's the Air Force treating you, Anne Marie?...May life hold only good fortune for you, and may everlasting happiness be yours, due to your Marian devotion. Q MARCUERITE O'NEILL Cipeggyii A contageous laugh is worth catching Basketball 1-2-3...Jitterbug dancer...Blushes readily...Favorite sport: ice-skating...A faithful Irishman with a typical temper...Pet Peeve: He's beautiful!',...Favorite dish: steak dinner...Class gig- gler...Senior Scout throughout her four years...Counter girl at the Strand...Favorite saying: Mmm, what a doll!',...Forever coming in late...Peggy, may Mother Mary always lead you through life and help you be on time for the last round-up! v f I' v-xl .' A WEA RICHARD PATENAUDE CCPat77 A man's task is always light Q'his heart is light Superman's side kick ...Pet Peeve: declamation...Favorite book: Return of the Natives .,.Hobby: Stamp collecting...Glee Club member in his Freshman year...Basketball: one year...Baseball: 1-2-3-4...Consumer's favorite critic...Class teaser...Good ice skater without skates...Watch out for those corners, Pat--Remember St. Christopher jumps out at 60 m.p.h .... Well mannered...Neat dresser ...May the Blessed Virgin enlighten your path through life. DIANE PHOENIX CCDi?9 The soul that oveylows with kindness will always be cheeU'ul President in her Freshman and Sophomore years...Glee Club member 1-2-3-4...Favorite saying: Tuk-son',!...Social committee: 3-4-...Very fervent Yankee fan...C.Y.C. Secretary in Junior and Senior years...A cheerleader during her four years and captain in Senior year...C.C.D. teacher during last two years...Red Cross representative 3-4...Has a special attraction for Cutlers--I wonder why, Di?...Baseball scorekeeper: 1-2-3...Member of l'Etoiles' Editorial staffi..Desires to become a nurse...Class snake charmerv ...Dislikes homework..,Very discreet at the right time...Good friend to a1l...Basketba1l:1-2...Di, whatever your profession may be, we all know you will charm all those who are with you. 20 3 I 1 F5 X 'fi PAULINE PICARD CCPap77 Theflowe1 that fillows the sun does so even on CZOUKZHY days Joyful and energetic at all times...Member of f'l,Etoile's Art staff ...Wonderful class decorator...Loves skating and swimming...Bas- ketball: 1-2-3-4...Usual saying: For cryin' out loud! ...Glee Club alto 1-2-3-4...Nice round notes now, Pauline...Pro on the dance floor--Look at herjitterbug!...Careful, lobsters, youlre Pauline's favorite dish!...Great sense of humor...Class' number one tripper-- Bang! Oh, I'm sorry, Don!...Active C.Y.C. member...Oh! Oh! Pet Peeve: school...Has a yen for a certain Studebaker ...Pauline, may God keep you ever happy and gay at heart as you are now. 1 PAUL PROULX CCHOPPYYU A lille nonsense now and then is relished by the best cy' men One of the Big Six ...Happy-go-lucky..Junior class president... Better known as Hoppy,'...Favorite saying: f'Catch on? ... Hey, Connie, ja do yuh Bnglish?...Pet Peeve: declamation... Does some- one have a pen I can use?,'...Loves basketball and has been an outstanding player during his four years at N.D .... Co-captain of the 55-56 squad... It'll roll around the rim, but it won't go in, huh, Hoppy? ...Paul, may life be good to you and may your future years bring happiness and success. ROBERT PROULX CCBOb77 A man is never dead broke as long as he can smile Capable of doing almost everything...Treasurer of our Freshman class...Baseball and basketball player in his Freshman year...Pet Peeve: speed tests...An ardent coin collector...Favorite dish: steak and french fries...Hopes to become an electrical engineer...Navy Reservist-- Swab that deck clean, Bob! ...Denies he uses Tintair? ...Consumerls delivery boy... The Innocent One ...Bob, may our Lord keep and guide you throughout the years to come. WW W LORRAINE ROY l H . l The smile zs mzghtzer than the grin MJ A good leader...Able Secretary in her Sophomore year and Vice- President in her Senior year...Pet Peeve...Sylvia's hand signals... Glee Club member 1-2-3-4...Favorite saying: c'How come? Mass- ,!!yl Lorry Butch M M WW achusetts Girl Stater in herjunior year...Paquette7s persuading sales girl...Favorite subject: physics...Has a special yearn for Worcester Tech... Wonder why, eh! Lorraine???? Social Corn- mittee 1-2-3-4...Senior Scout 4 years..,'gCome on Lorraine, where's that smile?...Basketball 1-2...C.Y.C. delegate in her Senior year... - Chief Editor ofthe 1956 6'L7Etoile ...C.C.D.Teacher in herjunior MW X year. It is said that uto be a nurse is to walk with God g so, Lor- . draine, may you walk with Cod throughout your nursing career ' and throughout your life. 'Jo 'Sul LAURIA SAULNIER CCLaury79 live the way you do now, as a true child of God. RENEE THIBAUDEAU CCRCHCH A light heart lives long Glee Club member 2-4...Senior Scout 1-2-3-4...Hartwell's all- around girl...Drives her own car--Car??? Basketball while a Fresh- man and a Sophomore...Famous saying: See you later, alligator ...Wonderful sense of humor...Natural curly hair...Class poet... Keeps the Dairy Spot busy ordering gnocci and pizza...A real cool kid...Has a weakness for blue eyes--especially in boys...good sport ...Has the ambition to become a Registered Nurse...Ren6e, what- ever you do, always stay as cheerful and witty as you are now. To be loved is the greatest cj all compliments Senior class librarian...Treasurer for the Sacred Heart C.Y.C.... Favorite dish: tossed salad, fhomemadeQ...Glee Club member 1-4 ...Social committee 1-2-3-4...The Pickle Kid...Pet Peeve: history... Member of 'cl7Etoile's Art staff...Has a special attraction for yel- K. low angora kittens...Favorite saying: 'LFor Pete's sake!,'...LaVallee,s ' Hon the ball soda jerk... Did you say chocolate or vanilla, sir?l' r' ...Hey, Lauria, whatls so interesting at the Assumption Prep bas- ketball games???...Loves roller skating...Lauria, may you always 3,6 X -k , X 4 4 It 'Y 4' Al' P' f -Y ,4 KSN ,F X X gif-Z 3:? 0 , 4 4 . , wx- , f 'ff' ' 4 Ak -Ar it d -' r Jr ' N - Q ef-ARK -w..,-+- Q R K UNDERCLA ssmen ,, X 4--ff-xr sown? up J 'F K! if ieju if In 'P 4' Fnosu ' +V Y 4 T13 + 4 1 Y ,k 4' af 4' l 4' -fc J i al' 1 J' ,ff f Lf f 4, Al!-1 -nl' + 4 A Jimzofvolassl-Irstofuj As the birds began their autumnal migration, we, the Juniors returned with summer memories to our dear Notre Dame High. This school year so eagerly anticipated was delayec by the flood which temporarily crippled our town. However, we soon compensated for lost time ----- intent as we were onhmaking our Junior year a very fruitful one. Qiite conscious of the need for able leaders the class elected: Armand DeGrenier, president for the third con- secutive yearg Pauline Racicot, vice-president, Omer Guay, treasurer, and Judith L'Ecuyer, secretary. Our social success we assured by re-electing the social committee composed of Richard Giguerre, chairman and his assistants: Gloria Proulx, Donald Charpentier, and Lorraine Brunelle. Richard and his staff have meticulously executed their responsibility of making our monthly dances a success. The sorrow of losing some of our classmates was counterbalanced by the joy of receiving into our ranks three new members: Edwina Tardif and Raymond Cyr from Van Buren, Maine and Paul Trahan of Worcester, who returns to us after a six year's absence. Our pride surged high on learning that Armand DeGrenier was also elected president of our Catholic Youth Council with Norman Ledoux another member of our class as vice- president. In other school activities we find John Depres and Ronald Richard playing for our var- sity basketball team, while Pauline Racicot and Edwina Tardif are enthusiastic cheerleaders of N.D. The classical course students work intently at their individual science project for the School Science Fair, while the commercial students are diligently practicing in order to merit certificates of accomplishment and efficiency. As the days rolled into November, the Bishop Wright Declamation contest found our class well represented by Omer Guay and Gloria Dumas. Omer Guay was also awarded second place in the semi-finals of a French Declamation Contest. December claimed our class members for an active part in a concert and play in honor of Sister Pierre-d'Avila, our kind superior. With January came the moment long awaited by any high schooler--the ordering of our class rings. Quite special do we consider ourselves as we admire its blue spinel ceramic stone. Delivery was promised for March. Extensive plans for the Senior Prom are now under way and we hope that it will be a tribute to our upper- classmen. If our predictions are accurate the final months of this school year will be as fruit- ful to us as the first have been. To Sister Marie-de-la-Reparation, our devoted homeroom teacher, and to all the other teachers who have contributed in making this year wonderful, I wish to express heartfelt thanks in the name of the class of 57 . May God reward you in all His own divine way. Ronald Richard 24 , s1k1r:2H? . .V .:,.,,i F'ff+'E ,. First row: Annette Duval, Dolores Lavallee, Judith L'Ecuyer, Diane Pari- seau, Estelle Lacasse. Second row: Gloria Farland, Patricia Marand, Edwina Tardif, Joan Trahan, Phyllis Langlois. Third row: Lorraine Payant, Gloria Proulx, Pauline Racicot, Gertrude Paquin, Gloria Dumas. Fourth row:Lor- raine Brunelle, Gecile Roberthloanne Trahan, Lucille Gouin, Pauline Ayotte. Standing: Armand De Grenier, Donald Gharpentier, Richard Giguere, Ray- mond Gyr, Omer Guay, Ronald Richard, Ronald Gaumond, Normand Le- doux, Paul Trahan,Jean Despres, Rosaire Gharland. O o Qop Class I-lfstofug September 1955! Gaily and hopefully we embarked on the second lapse of our scholastic journey. The Usmiling Sophomoresv, though forty-six strong, were happy to welcome Rachel Cyr and Dolores Langevin in their ranks. From the very onset of the school year the classical and commercial students found themselves assigned to separate classrooms--Sister Sainte- Rollande was homeroom teacher for the Classicals and Sister Veronica for the Commercials. However, the division was just curriculum-wise--for we were still one in heart and spirit, We sailed along happily under the guidance of our devoted homeroom teachers as well as Sister Bernadette-Marie, Sister-Jeanne-de-Florence and Sister Jean-du-Cenacle. After the thrills and chills of initiation week died down, we elected officers--two sets of them! Classical course leaders were Frederic Hetu, President, Louise Beaupre, Vice-Presi- dent, Ronald Corriveau, Treasurer, Madeleine Haling, Secretary and Anne Marie May- nard, Chorist. The Commercials installed Nancy Bonnette as President, Rita Carmel, Secre- tary, James Normandin, Treasurer and Yvette Racicot, Librarian. The Hrst event of the school year, udeclamation contest found two sophies on the ranks Madeleine Haling and George Bellerose. George won semi-finals honors. In November, Madeleine Haling attended the National Convention of the CYC at St. Louis, Missouri and had many an interesting tale to tell upon her return. During this same month, Anne Marie Maynard and Robert Boulanger were nominated CYCers of the month. We were proud in- deed that students from the Sophomore class should be the first to have this honor. Our class showed its true colors at the unforgetable skating party we had at Yvette Raci- cotfs camp. A grand turnout! A wonderful time! And the days sped by! Christmas, with its usual festivities, New Year's with its resolu- tions, January with its exams! Lent took on a deeper spiritual meaning as each student was spurred to greater generosity by the CYC motivation projects. Participation in the county Science Fair and in the National OGA Shorthand Contest gave great stimulation to our class work and we actually found some -days too short! With the prom but a memory, we solemnly reflected, as we pressed the soft petals of our corsage roses, that soon, very soon, we would be closing our textbooks upon the learning and happenings of our second year of high school. We are taking with us countless happy memories, and to the up-and-coming Sopho- mores we say 'fMay your second year at Notre Dame be filled with blue skies, pink clouds, and silver stars . -------Pauline Lavallee, Pauline Payant 0 F F I C E R S26 First row:Judith Bouchard, Louise Lataille, Louise Beaupre, Celine St. Germain. Second row: Doris Proulx, Constance Bernier, Annette Dufii Doris Delage. Third row: Anne Marie Maynard, Pauline Delagehlac queline Dupre, Madeleine Haling, Beatrice Pion. Fourth row: Alfreda Sarasin, Carol Duplessis, Elizabeth Snow, Pauline Lavallee. Standing: Donald Dufault, Maurice Poirier, Robert Boulanger, Frederick Hetu, Robert Mathieu,Jean-Paul Gadoury, Raymond Lavallee, Paul St. Pierre, George Bellerose, Andre Gauthier, Paul Senecal, Ronald Corriveau, Ron- ald Proulx. un-JM First row: Janet Goudrcau, Therese Therrien, Loretta LaGont, Irene Zajac, Vivian LaFleche. Second row: Mildred Tucker, Pauline Cloutier, Beatrice Fournier, Elaine LeBlanc, Pauline Payant, Anne Marie Berard. Standing: Yvette Racicot, Nancy Bonnette, james Normandin, Rita Carmel. 27 FweslumawCJOass I-liskofud Knees knocking, teeth chattering, hearts thumping but with determination set in the line of everyjaw, fifty-two inexperienced students climbed the steps of Notre Dame High. Four years of our lives were depending on the foundation started this cool September day in '55 With such a large number of pupils to copge with, it was to be expected that our devoted teachers, Sister St. Pierre d'Avila, Sister Rollande and Sister Bernadette Marie, should de- cide to separate us into two groups, IA and IB. This, in no way meant A was superior to B but, was solely a means of enabling the sisters to teach in an easier and better way. Sister Marie-de-la-Reparation, however, decided to die courageously and undertook teaching all fifty-two young, impetuous students in the Library of the New Notre Dame High. Our hats are off to such a teacher! We are humbly grateful also to our principal who has found time, in her busy schedule, to teach us Latin and algebra. While settling into our routine of changing classes at curious hours and learning new subjects with complicated textbooks, one thing was uppermost in our minds .............. Initiation!!! When that day arrived, fear was soon forgotten in the wholehearted enjoyment which we felt. Initiation night found us trying to follow the theme of the evening, Beat the Clock. Any freshman can admit that it was far from easy. Tricky questions like What is like a cat, acts, and does things like a cat, yet is not a cat?', were askedand few could think of a kitten', in the few seconds which was the time allowed. After all had been run ragged, we waltzed for the remaining time with Norman Lafrenais, Freshman King and Yvette Vaillancourt, Freshman Queen. Once a month our reliable social committee arranges entertainment for our Saturday night dances. Without such devoted teen-agers our dances would be far from what they are ..........fun! Today, we are freshmen, tomorrow, we'll be seniors. Faithful to our motto, Laborare est Oraref' we will make our four years of work at Notre Dame High travel along the high- way of a quartet of worship. We hope to meet milestones of happiness, fun, success and, best of all, contentment along the N.D.H. four-lane highway. Sandra Lesniewski '59 . er' First row: Carol Young, Anne Marie O'Neill, Rose-Marie Morneau. Sec- ond row: Pauline Desmarais, Rachel Beaudry, Diane Pontbriand, Louise Garceau. Third row: Yvonne Guillemette, Doris Lippe, Gloria Boucher, Gloria Renaud. Fourth row: Emma Lavallee, Patricia Valcourt, Louise Peloquin, Diane Giroux. Standing: Roger Bishop, Donald Forcier, Paul Gournoyer, Gerard Gaplette, Henri Langlois, Donald Lafleche, Albert Levesque. Missing are: Sandra Miller and Shirley Provost. First row: Yvette Vaillancourt, Germaine Bergeron, Marguerite Giguere, Dolores Nuckle. Second row: Carol Macuga, Rachel Picard, Theresa Pa- renteau, Jacqueline Gaulin. Third row: Anne Marie Lariviere, Celine Lazure, Louise Bonnette, Madeleine Farrand. Fourth row: Therese Jolie, Lorraine Goulet, Sandra Lesniewski, Gloria Graite, Dorothy Maynard. Standing: Raymond LeBel, Armand Trahan, Norman Lafrenais, Richard Gournoyer, Donald Gournoyer, Roland Gamache. Missing is Donald Mandeville. LANGUAGES Language most shows a mang speak that I may see thee. Ben jonson HISTORY History hath triumphed over time, which besides it, nothing but Eter- nity hath triumphed overf, Sir Walter Raleigh BUSINESS EDUCATION 4'Business dispatched is business well doneg but business hurried is busi- ness ill donef' Bulwer-Lyllon Q9 RELIGION Il y a paix abondante pour ceux qui aiment votre loi. Psaume 118 lx ttf ELOCUTION 'cljeloquence est une peinture de la penseef' Pascal SCIENCE The Observer listens to Nature, the Experimenter questions her to reveal herself? G. L. Crevier MUSIC 'eMusic hath charms to soothe the savage beast, to soften rocks, or to bend a knotted oak. William Congreve ECXX RELIGION We, the Graduates of 1956, regard 'fReligion as the subject of the greatest significance and of highest value. In fact, although it is taught formally as a subject, it permeates every subject. How often does it not guide us in evaluating literature in terms of morality. By its light, science is studied with an eye on the Creator of our marvelous universe. . .and so on throughout the day. From day to day, religious instructions have increased our everlasting love for God and neighbor. We profit of this last opportunity to thank you, devoted Sisters-bearers of truth-and we pray that Christ may shower you with his many blessings in return for your tireless devotion. Mariette Bellerose SCIENCES Sciences are like narrow paths leading to a broad highway of success. As we went through our high school at dear old N.D., we traveled these complicated paths to our final goal. Our first path was Biology under the expert leadership of Sister Elizabeth-de-Hongrie who first introduced us to our sciences in our Sophomore year. Then came Geometry with its difficult angles, triangles, and rules. As Juniors we traveled a more difficult and capable path, Chemistry. This year, our teacher was the very reliable Sister Jeanne-de-Florence who did her utmost to teach us this subject. Algebra came also, Sister Eustelle-de-L'Eucharistie with her almost unlimited knowledge of Math guided us easily along this footway. Cur senior year brought us to our final path and to the edge of our golden highwayv with the most interesting subject ever, Physics, with all its puzzling laws and formulas. After four years of hard study we hope we are ready to put forth our feet on that long desired road to happiness and success. We will always be grateful to our dear teachers for the tremendous help they've given us. In the name of the Senior Class, I wish to thank all my teachers for the trouble and sacrifices they have had in helping us acquire the necessary knowledge for securing ourselves a happy and prosperous future. May God grant them many fruitful future years. Alfred Hevey 31 LANGUAGES Learning to express ourselves correctly is English and in French is one of the important achievements of our language program. The concern of the English Department for good English, oral or written, is evidenced by the many opportunities offered us in both fields. Oral talks, panel discussions, grammar, composition and literature are some of the means of attaining this goal. We are also proud to strive toward the mastery of our mother tongue, French. Very fortunate are we indeed, to keep aglow the precious heritage of our ancestors by the tireless work of competent French teachers throughout Grammar School and High School. Latin is another language on our curriculum. It may be a dead languagei' but we rea- lize its importance. Latin roots are a splendid help toward the increasing of our English and French vocabularies. Since it is the language of the Roman Catholic Liturgy, a better under- standing of Latin leads to a more complete participation in religious ceremonies and liturgi- cal prayers. True, our language assignments seemed, at times, a gigantic task, but today we are glad to have had these opportunities for personal enrichments and a guarantee for success in our future careers. Pauline Picard HISTORY History repeats itself!!! Ancient and American History which we have learned in our school years will enable us to understand the problems of the past and to cope with present- day situations. Through these courses, we have learned of the God-given freedoms by which we possess the freedom of speech, of press, of religion and the blessing of the absence of fear. All this, our teachers have transmitted to us by their constant efforts and patriotic enthu- siasm. They have taught us to live by our American creed, to be loyal citizens of our beloved United States of America. BUSINESS EDUCATION What an emotional event! It was now time to climb the ladder of business education. The Busy Bees, 'fShooting Stars,', Little Greggs, and the Swing Alongs were rushing up, step by step. First step was shorthand. Our Million dollar swing was mastered after rnuch effort and our chicken tracks certainly improved a great deal. Climbing to the sec- ond rung, we found typing to be a pleasant experience. Under the masterful eyes of our teachers, speed and accuracy were acquired in a short time. Our third step was bookkeeping. Watch the game! was the maxim and we learned the art of Double Entry Bookkeeping. Advancing another rung, we now reached filing. Changing our motto to Keep your eye on the ballf' we experienced little difficulty in wading through the science of filing. We are now at the peak of the ladder, learning comptometry, finally. The tapping of keys at such a speed seemed impossible. But through practice and effort, we succeeded in becoming com- petent operators of this machine. We now are at the end of our high school days. Reaching the summit of our ladder, we, the Seniors of 1956, wish to express our heartful gratitude to all our devoted teachers who have guided us so efficiently through a difficult period of our high school days. MERGI! Marguerite O'Neill 32 ' rr AIS: -3 ,, CLASSTRIP l i ,fall H 2 -'.':4Qf I 'riff' A 7 If f' ' N-1, ,ff 1 1 fi - D u.' TolLE I f' Q ew , MJ - goclm, CGMWTTEE SPQRT5 FJ L x Jfj 5 J: J Q 1 3 - OQRA QRY QLEE CLUB 7275 if I 4 I N H I iq 5 717 af! m I I f f X ' QA. 3 , --5 FPlrN,'1NJ'flUi'rM1 kLn .syi B A S K E T B A L L VARSITY TEAM JUNIOR VARSITY Kneeling, left to right: Paul Cournoyer, Alfred Kneeling, left to right: Alfred Mathieu, Donald Hevey, Jean Despres. Standing, left to right: Mandeville, Donald Lafleche, Gerald Marand, Coach Decataldi, Donald Dufault, Paul Proulx, Ronald Lafortune, Bernard Chevalier. Stand- Ronald Richard. ing, left to right: Alfred Bachand, Roger Gi- roux, Ronald Hevey, Armand Trahan, Ronald Gournoyer, Paul Trahan, Richard Amiott, George Gaplette, Goach Lavigueur. Winter, once again, ushered in the basketball season. Six players, full of pep and vigor, turned out for the team with high spirits, thirsting for a better record. At the half mark ofa schedule of 17 games, we had a record of three wins and five losses. Our loss of several games and an inferior record of wins this year never so much as dampened our school spirit, courage and enthusiasm. Our boys played hard and strove to obtain victory. Fred MAI Hevey and Paul Hoppy Proulx, co-captains, did some terrific ball playing. Other members of the team sparkle in this dive for success. Through the magnificent coaching and patience of Greg Decataldi, the boys presented a- nother enjoyable basketball season to our school. To you all, future and present basketball players, remember to always be proud of the Blue and White uniform you wear. Keep God with you always, and you will forever be victorious. Along with our big brother, Varsity, comes the little men, the Jay Vee's.fYoung and inex- perienced as they are, we delight in being spectators and viewing their games and unquestionable spirit and team work. The springing up of great, future players can be seen in these fighting jay- vee'ers. Through the splendid coaching of Sam Lavigueur, the Jay-Vee's acquired a never say die attitude. Samls job was well done. g Looking forward into the future, we see these hard fighters in the varsity starting line-up, proud of the blue and white. May your future victories be numerous ones. Never forget that God can be of great help and with Him on your side, you will never lose. Robert Proulx 34 .IW .Q i ' 5 f' 1 l dy 5 gl fr 1 g A V i, H 5 . - L ii SPP it- . ii ig l in Ii .a ,YQAA . r S' 'X lg, VARSITY TEAM Kneeling, left to right:Joanne Trahan, Pauline Picard, Anne Marie Normandin, Celine St-Germain,.Ioan Trahan. Standing, left to right: Elizabeth Snow, Phyllis Langlois, Cecile Robert, Patricia Marand. Another basketball season is well underway with enthusiasm and good sportmanship, the out- standing characteristics of our four-year-old team. With the excellent coaching of Missjeannine Blanchet and Mr. Edward Julien, we are striving towards our goal through splendid teamwork. Although we lost our opening game against Woodstock Academy, we were victorious in our return game. We wish to remember forever the worthwhile lessons acquired in training: cooperation, good sportsmanship, and the acceptance of ups and downs with a smile. We, the Seniors of '56, will always be cheering for the blue and white as you, who remain, continue to build on the foundation already laid. May success brighten the sports future of N.D.H. under the alleprotecting guidance of Mother Mary. ,I 4, t 0 I '-1, .Sai I.. JF. -iii. I X M , .. ,. 'EZ' 'X H, 'N 1 'iil Auqk . A Q . ,F I , , . t. 5 ,i ,,, 7 A i an it gif fi f-I2 V' U ' It I ' ' a , , . i . i. iiil H 'Q A ni V X JAYVEE TEAM Kneeling left to right: Celine Lazure, Annette Duff, Louise Lataille, Gloria Renaud. Standing left to right: Louise Peloquin, Carol Macuga, Gloria Boucher, Rachel Picard. 35 I y H ,X- Nw I--m L .am . CHEERLEADING This year was highlighted not only by the installation of six new cheerleaders: two Juniors: Pauline Racicot and Edwina Tardif, two Sophomores: Yvette Racicot and Nancy Bonnette, two Freshmen: Yvonne Guillemette and Anne Marie O'Neill, but especially by their co-operation in helping to bring out the glad spirit of the blue and white. Our Captain Diane Phoenix, deserves high praise for her unfailing support and genuine en- thusiasm as a dynamic leader of cheers for the past four years. Standing by her were two other Seniors, Barbara L,I-Ieureux and Jeanne Boudreau who in- jected our valiant squad with their pep and vim. Keep the cheers echoing and re-echoing, girls! They boost our team, help Notre Dame High, and teach us all the blessed effect of optimism. Remember Gladness makes for lightnessn in life as well as in sports. Jeanne Boudreau l I l 4 u 1 i ...mswmwq X . 1. ,V.. --Q- - Q l- Q I ,A :rim I ,,.. i . : I A V , Gleedrxb Our promising Notre Dame Glee Club gave a Toast to Music in its second concert pre- sented in March 1955. Beautifully gowned in choral robes of royal blue enhanced with white stoles, the group stood out impressively on a stage daintily adorned with apple-blossoms. The audience listened, rapt in appreciative admiration, as the glee clubbers smoothly and easily fol- lowed the graceful directions of our maestros Sylvia Gregoire and Donald St.Jean. Our thanks and admiration for tireless devotion go to Sr. Marie-de-Montfort and Sr. Eustelle-de-l'Eucha- r1st1e. The warm glow of a successful concert eventually fades away, but one joy we all anticipate, that of singing at 8:15 Mass on Sunday. To blend our voices in praise of our Lord and His Blessed Mother is a reward in itself, and we are always assured that the angels softly applaud every per- formance for they can see the love in ourhearts. We will miss joining in on those musicales, but we promise to buy first row ticketsl' for future presentations. Sincere thanks to our choir directors and to Sr.Claire-de-la-Trinite, and the best of the best to Notre Dame Glee Clubbersf' Lorraine Roy 37 s V 1 f I Q 4 1 Z'2'.f 4 fx k M 1w. iiwwwww ' X WL N, w xx H 'ff V Xu a. 1.1 1 w??EE . -'Q-TIN gm W im xx,-nr miss 3 ESRB 333535 ,mn K 'Msg - '-'f bk GAS, 2 1 RH - ,L ' xv 1 im , . -5-v , . sq '5,, 51 . nhl AFT 1? - yd , TQ, ' 135. fl ..-' - n '?',-7' An ig? 'v'-md f'- N UQ' 5,a.X, L VJ! .eff l 'VJ ' J 38 W5 C.Y.C. The Catholic Youth Council--a new teen-age movement, was initiated in our school this year. Led by our very able chaplain, Father Lucier, and our devoted advisor, Sister Veronica, who gave us the push we needed by her unceasing helping-hand and the willing sacrifice of her precious time, our coun- cil can look back upon a happy, fruitful year. With our ultimate goal, eternal salvation, in view we travelled along guided by the illuminating motto: Unity, Sanctity, Actionll' The spiritual, cultural, social and physical development of the in- dividual youth is the primary purpose of the C.Y.C. We, the Seniors of 1956, thank God and wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our dear sisters for their great contribution to the growth and benefit of our council. For all the privileges of our membership in this youth movement we say: More power to the Catholic Youth Council of Notre Dame High Schoolf, Diane Phoenix SOCIAL COMMITTEE A well-balanced education necessarily includes the 'fsocial graces. Though our school is a rela- tively small one, Notre Dame can boast of a well- organized social committee that keeps the younger set a la page socially speaking. Jeanne Boudreau, the able and devoted gen- eral chairman, assisted by seventeen responsible members, has greatly contributed to the success of our weekly get-togethers. We love these friendly gatherings and all Notre Damers look forward to Saturday night. Under the protective guidance of Our Blessed Mother and vigilant chaperones, Notre Dame's teeners and their friends are always assured ofa good good time. Blessings upon all who make these gatherings possible and enjoyable! Richard Patenaude DECLAMATION Pour la sixieme fois, nous avons pris part au Concours de declamation demande par son Excel- lence Monseigneur John Wright. Notre ecole fut representee par Mesdemoiselles Gloria Dumas et Madeleine Haling, Messieurs Omer Guay et Georges Bellerose--a l'honneur de concourir au grand-final a Worcester.--Il ne rem- porte pas le trophee mais il fait grandement l'hon- neur de notre Ecole Superieure. Combien nous sommes tiers de toi, Georges! Continuons la lutteg elle en vaut la peine. Ne prouve-t-elle pas notre attachement a la plus belle des langues: celle que nous ont leguee nos fiers anc'etres? Lauria Saulnier Tw- JA'f kv 0 U ,,3X.a1. .-P X M3 Tri-Hi Prom May 27, 1955! Once again students from three local high schools--St. Mary's, Cole Trade and Notre Dame--joined hand in hand, to organize the biggest festivity of our school year--the Tri-Hi Prom. It was on a cool spring evening garden enhanced by a colorful foun- that students came from all di- ti P tain gave the feeling of spring rections to Notre Dame Hall, T throughout the entire evening. That, anticipating what was .to be the 'LI e 5 E along with the enchanting music of thrilling climax to the many hours 'vl vlfng Russ Cole, made this a delightful of tiresome yet fun-filled prepara- forget-me-notf' tions. The artificial sky and the rock On the stage stood a statue of our first guest Chaperone, the Blessed Virgin. This artisti- cally adorned replica of our Heavenly Patron was a happy reminder to all that dignity and purity of soul are our most beautiful and most precious ornaments. I Beatrice Bernard 40 r- 1 -. . - fi may f 'F 1 ,z n Q., ..- 'E-fii '5'k-:- .5 ' ' v:4kf':-N-3-F-1-'xg-:v, .1 f XM! if X + 'Pa R 35, Xve , A V. A. Mb' ex 'X 5 L+, x N an f Sax , ' ik K-. 'G- .4 1 gl, '.. - -.W .,,,, my 'T-Q .N v. 1 I ..l' . 'Lf-.IX 'L 'v' K ' . ' 1 1. .1 f-.', A -1- .' RH: Z M21 .'x'r - 3. Ill 's .3 .1 uf ' .I '-'V - v,'u '.l.vD'4.'fN-C7LFu 'C.'Nlf'i'Nf.fA. . I11.If.N'fl1H'LTZ'l2 fH' e 1 5 Q 1' , f 1 o S -10 5 A f V! f c 'luwix ,-al. I I 'fi W. -fi:I?:?:-'V I iz M1595--X ig Q X 1 Ugl H.. .g f P ' L f K Did most for the Class .... Most studious .............. Most popular ................ Prettiest and best dressed girl ..... Most athletic .....,..... . . . . . Handsomest ............ Best pianist and orator. . . Most artistic .......... Best mannered ..... Most modest ......... Most argumentative .... Most pious. . .... . . Most inquisitive .... Best mechanic .... Noisiest ........... Most business-like .... Most ardent reader ..... ,.... Most quiet ..................... Most generous and most reliable. . Most bashful ................... Best singer and best dressed boy . . Best girl singer and most poetic. . . Best sport ....,................. Class baby Qin agej. .......... ' Cutest .............. Wittiest ........... Most orderly .... Dreamer ..... Giggler ...... Charming ..................... Hardest worker ...................... Best mathematician and girl driver ..... Most loyal ................ .... Teaser ............ Most co-operative ..... Best girl athlete .... Best dancer. .... . Sweetest ....... Most ambitious ..... Carefree ......,.. Fun-loving .,.. Most discreet ................. Class clown .................... Most charitable and most frank. . . Best driver among the boys .,..... Best typlst ................ Most daring ......... . Class photographer ..... Most dignified .... . Class chatterbox .... M8 Jeannine Cloutier ..... Constance Dufault .... Barbara L'Heureux . . . Diane Phoenix .... Paul Proulx ..... Alfred Hevey ..... Sylvia Gregoire. . . Pauline Picard .... Lorraine Roy ....... Charlotte Bourbeau .... Lauria Saulnier ..... Constance Dufault .... Beatrice Bernard .... Reneie Thibaudeau .... Richard Patenaude .... Lucille Gendreau .... Jeanne Boudreau .... Mariette Bellerose ...,. Jeanne Freniere .... Annette Lapierre .... Donald Coutu ........ Barbara L'Heureux .... . . . Sylvia Gregoire ....... Constance La Fleche. . Jeannine Cloutier. . . Robert Proulx .... Annette Lapierre .... Lauria Saulnier ........ Marguerite O'Neill .......... Anne Marie Normandin ...... Lorraine Roy ............... Constance La Fleche .... . . . Diane Phoenix ...,.. Gerald Marand ........ . . . Beatrice Bernard .........,.. Anne Marie Normandin ...... Pauline Picard ..,........... Charlotte Bourbeau. . . Robert Proulx ...... Renee Thibaudeau .... Jeanne Boudreau .... Lucille Gendreau .... Marguerite O'Neill .... Alfred Hevey ....... Donald Coutu .... Jeanne Freniere ....... Richard Patenaude .... Gerald Marand ..... Mariette Bellerose. . . Paul Proulx ...... 44 A fait le plus pour la classe La plus studieuse La plus populaire La plus jolie et la plus Chic Le meilleur athlete Le plus joli La meilleure pianiste et orateur La plus artistique La plus distinguei-: La plus modeste Celle qui a toujours un argument La plus pieuse La plus curieuse La meilleure mecanicienne Le plus tapageur La meilleure femme d'affaires Liseuse la plus avide La plus tranquille 4 La plus genereuse et la plus digne de confiance La plus giinise Le meilleur chanteur et le plus Chic La meilleure chanteuse et la plus poetique La plus agreable Le bebe de la classe fen 'agej La plus gentille A le plus de finesse d'esprit La plus systematique Relveuse par excellence Ricaneuse La plus charmante La plus vaillante La meilleure mathematicienne et chauffeur La plus loyale Le plus taquin La plus co-operative La meilleure athlete La meilleure danseuse La plus aimable Le plus ambitieux La plus insouciante Friande de plaisir La plus discrete La boufonne de la classe Le plus charitable et le plus franc Le meilleur chauffeur parmi les garqons Champion en dactylographie Le plus audacieux Photographe de la classe La plus digne Le plus bavard of ii i H3 OR 'T as f Q7 Orchestra--Guy Lombardo Dish--Pizza Hymn--Psalm 150 Sport--Basketball Career QBoysj--Uncle Sam Rendezvous--Cafeteria Television Program--Mickey Mouse Club Movie--Magnificent Obsession Dance--Waltz Actress--Debbie Reynolds Book--Answer Book Greatest Needs--Grace of God and Time Career fGirlsj--Permanent Baby sitters Period--Study Period Destination--Heaven World Figure--Pope Pius XII Radio Station--W.E.S.O. Car--Maybelline Pastime--Sleeping Newspaper--Catholic Free Press Record--He Actor-Jeff Chandler Pet Peeve--Alarm Clocks Eating-Place--Home Expression--Catch on? Songstress--Patti Page Singer--Frankie Laine Musician--Gene Krupa Vocal Group--Compagnons de la Chanson Comic Strip--Jackson Twins Comedian--Us 45 Hmm Fasten your seat-belts! Ten seconds until blast-off! 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Zoom! We, the Senior Class of 56 , undertook a four year journey through the space of life in the September of 1952. On our way up to God the Almighty, we visited four planets, the first of which was called Freshman.,' Little knowing what would become of us or where we were headed for, 44 happy space- travelers' boarded the rocket-ship Notre Dame? Having been prepared with years of experience and loaded with an abundant supply of knowledge and friendship, the f'Notre Dame received us joyfully. This welcome became official the day of our initiation. The Seniors of 52', kept us busy and bubbling over with laughter and fun. Finding ourselves safe and sound the next week, we buckled down to business. We were well pleased to meet our space pilotsn for this year, Sister Louis-Hector and Sister Bernadette-Marie. With their patience and intellectual leadership we zoomed through Latin and algebra with flying colors. Chosen as class-officers were Diane Phoenix, president, Richard Gregoire, vice-presi . tg Robert Proulx, treasurer and Charlotte Bourbeau, secretary. As the meteor November flew by, it brought . 1 it ' b a fi Hev , Paul Proulx, Richard Williams, Richard Patenaude, R ert r l d G rald ara e W e Tome? on the J.V. team. On February 17, we celebrated Sister Louis-Hector's Silve ubilee. ' A was presfd with red and white carnations as a mark of gratitude from her pu ' . June swiftly landed into our laps and we were eagergffay lp ,- t stop, 'fSophom0re,w . . . X , ,J - . . . September 1953 finally arrived and with it came? 4, a e divided into clas ' al a 4 commercial junior space-cadets. p K I Under the direction of our captains Sistgwliz . - A - .-f- 1- 'Q Q 'ster Marie-ul es, Sister Eustelle-de-1'Eucharistic and Sister -4322? .a . other su cessfu for ourselves. 1 , i' We selected the following ableylfHj9EFs!'KRre denf- f .1 1 - resident, R' r Gregoire, Secretary, Lorraine fbair L , !,nfChorister, Sylvia e- - 1 ' ff fO55Xd f:fff',3 SOHC- f ,Q X zfxflf' f ,r ' lf' The industrious leader, Qla 1chard Patenaude- ai an, Lorraine Roy,Jean Al l ' X . On November ,a,sxi!f',,'i1Zi5afty-w Barbara L'Heureux who capably represented .1 1 ,,,,,.,,.l 1. , fi f us in the Bishop Wrifght afj,o, .f jest. A Science Fair,fQ,,iS,QjQf ft,6he public, showing the accomplishments of the Sophomores as well as those of the',gn This was made possible by the careful supervision of Sister Eliza- beth-de-Hongrie. l ' 46 With June came the midway of our journey. In we flew as Juniors in September of H5471 We were slowly approaching the final year of our high school days. In the course of this year we studied under the direction of our Uconductorsw Sister Marie- de-la-Reparation Sister Jeanne-de-Florence Sis r Eustelle-de-l'Eucharistie, Sister Marie-de- Lourdes and Sister ean-du-Genacle. Elections were soon under wa ntroduced: Paul Proulx as President, Paul Forcier, vice president Barb eureu ecre f y and eannine Gloutier, treasurer. We are ce dlp ly prou f Cade lv1a Gregoire who represented us in the fifth annual Bishop Wright Dec Q e surely was a credit to Notre Dame High School. eannine Cl 1er acted s host to our class at a Halloween party held in her home on October ar and the other 1 our unlo ar In the latter we had more enthusiasm because we were all full fledged space adets and because one of our crew, Sylvia Gregoire, was a conductor. Decorati and preparing for the Tri H1 Prom of May 27, was a great pleasure. Together with the 1ors of Cole Trade and St Mary s we worked hard to make a success of our enjoy- able e ning Alas came the final step before our last visit in the space of high school life. Exams and oodbyes brought the finish to another well spent year. Finally came the first day we spent as Senlors at Notre Dame. On our teaching staff are competent guiders Sister Eustelle-de-l'Eucharistie, Sister Marie- 7 7 - ' 9 - V ' -A .I n I ' I ' ' . v . - . - e A-I ' 4 A ' A I f as a ggeat privi ge o have appeared in two concerts, the first in our Freshman . ' . .- .- o. . , , . . , 7 de la Reparation, Sister Jeanne de Florence, Sister Jean-du-Genacle and Sister Ste. Veronique. Those voted into office were Alfred Hevey, president, Lorraine Roy, vice-president, Jeannine Gloutier, treasurerg Lucille Gendreau, secretaryg and Lauria Saulnier, librarian. We were very pleased to welcome to our new school Sister Marie-de-la-Purification, the present Mother Superior of the Sisters of the Assumption. It was a great sorrow for us to see that Sister Eustelle-de-l'Eucharistie had to leave us for a while. But this sorrow was diminshed by the joy we received from her substitute Sister Ste. Blance. We know that it was no easy task for her to come to us during mid-year exams, and we deeply appreciate the way she handled the situation. We were proud of Robert Proulx, our delegate on Good Government Day. Sister Jeanne-de-Florence directed a Science Fair in March in which all our budding biologists, chemists, and physicists took part. That was truly a timely application of our years of laboratory knowledge. As graduation, our landing-station, approaches we thank God and His Heavenly Mother for the protection they bestowed upon us. We also thank His assistants: pastors, curates, and teachers who guided us and kept us on the right orbit. Now we bravely face our future and as we look through the skies this thought focuses in our minds--AD ASTRA PER ASPERA! Gonstance LaFleche 47 L Qgigigi. - L ..-x fgij? -Q QRL . 527 5? f .. X X X X Xxx! - -'fiL 1, 'V x XX N I 'P - - S X - X W Q xx x XXX X 1 0, X X xXx X .1 XI XX E X Xxx ,.o,4fq TEEXX J 17' i ' if? 9 r . U I ' V Believe it or not, here it is 1976 already! Since I have now become an ffofficalu tax collector Qbadge and allj and April 15 is now approaching I must go out, and collect taxes. Lets see, where shall I start? I know!!! I haven't seen my dear old classmates in ages. Why not visit and collect Cof coursej at the same time. My mind made up, I immediately leave my office, and am about to cross the street, to my car, when an ambulance uscreamsn by, and practically knocks me off my feet. While trying to gather my senses, I notice that my old friend Lorraine, now an R.N. is the driver, no less. Well, she always did want to get a-headn, and she almost got mine that time. My car, starts with no trouble at all for a change and I proceed down the street. Suddenly a large billboard catches my eye, 'Torget about Betty Crocker, and think about Jeanne F reniere's ready-mixed foods. They're better for your tummy. So that,s how Jeanne made out. Pretty good. --------Continuing on my search, I notice that I am running out of gas, but quick! I pull into the first gas station I see and what do you know! It's Renee Cthey call her greasy pants nowj coming to wait on me. After filling up the tank with her new f'Knock and Stall Itu gas, I roll along at high speed. Say, look at that jet! Hey, its slowing down. It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Fred Hevey, and there's Diane also, an attractive stewardess for the F ly it or Junk it Airlines. Hi there, Fred! Hi, Diane! Woops they're gone again. Now, let's see, where to now??? Well! Well! Another sign, 'LIS your cranium pushing against your cerebellum? Do you sometimes feel that you are going mad? Then it's high time you paid a visit to the psychiatrist, Jeanne Boudreau. Let her solve your problems, and do all the worrying. All you have to do, is pay your bill. After riding around for a few hours, without any sign of my dear classmates, I find that I am famished. Ah, herels a nifty little restaurant. On entering, I find myself in a very congenial atmos- phere. Leave it to Charlotte and Paul. Charlotte, head waitress and sole inventor of a Hcrampy- toes easer, especially designed for tired waitresses, and Paul the head waiter, still wearing his diploma from the Public House, on his chest, greet me as usual with a sunny smile. After enjoying a very delicious meal, I once more set out on my search for the rest of the class of 56 . What have we here????? It's a sign saying, This way for a tour of the Syl-Conv Research Lab. A little recreation is welcomed after dinner, so, following the big crowd I find myself in a spacious laboratory. Why, look who,s here! It's Sylvia and Connie, two of the greatest scientists of the day. Sylvia is well-known throughout the country for her article, '4Flea Jumping, in 10 Easy Lessons. Connie is very popular for developing Flying Cupsv, to match Flying Saucers. After my visit of the lab, I resume my tax-collecting tour. Look at that crowd. I wonder what's going on? Why its Peggy, now Sister Mary Marguerite who's holding up traffic, while ushering her class of 60 kindergarten Mmonstersn. Moving along the road, I notice a huge white house, with a great sign in front, saying, Do you need a rest from married life? Does your husband treat you cruelly, on purposen? Let us, Lucille, Annette, and Beatrice, help you straighten yourself out. Try our Get Away From It All plan. It has helped millions????? Further up the highway, I see a man working on the road. Why it's Bobby Proulx, and he's been proclaimed painter of the year. He paints the white lines in the middle of the road. His in- tentions were to be an engineer, and he does engineer himself pretty well in painting the lines straight. Boy, these classmates of mine sure get around. Hmmmm'. Wonder who lives in this beautiful house. Well Illl be! Lauria lives here. She has just made over 33 million dollars for developing a new fuzzy wuzzy home permanent. No neutralizer, no curlers, no setting or resetting. It works by mental telepathy. Oh well, I suppose I should keep going. Say, isn't that Richard Patenaude and Donald Coutu marching up ahead? Why, it sure is, and they're wearing their Boy Scout uniform. Cf course, they've both been proclaimed as the two 'cDon't forget the matches boysn of the year. I suppose I should love walking. So, I'm off again. Well, what's this? Another billboard with the words, See the Flippity Flop Ice Revue, wifh our foremost ice skating queen and, Hey, I need another pillow,,' Normandin. Hmm,,this show should prove to be most interesting. But, I suppose I should get back to work again, and think about this show later. Take a look at this building! It's a school to help shorthanded students write long-hand. And it's founders are quite well-known for their '4Duz does everythingi' System. They are Profs: Con- stance Dufault, Mariette Bellerose, and Jeannine Cloutier. My but the countryside is peaceful. The trees, the valleys, the farms are beautiful. Say, that girl looks familiar. She should be, why that's Pauline. She moved out on a farm, and now raises spinach, to send to Hollywood to keep Popeye supplied year round. Well done, Pauline! As I continue along the way, I happen to turn on the radio for some music. All at once, a familiar voice which I recognize for Gerry Marand's, says, Do you eat and eat and always gain weight? Is your middle beginning to resemble a rubber tuben? Sticky-Stickum Syrup. Always a resultf, So Gerry's on the radio, eh. Well! That's news! Gosh, its getting late, and you know something? I didn't collect any money from my class- mates. Oh, well, looks like I'll have to charge them double next year. All in all though, I sure am proud of them. Wouldn't you be?? Barbara LlI-Ieureux 49 9 x .--QQFY. - T xx -.-Q XX. ff ,Q X 'ibeie XR, X X, ,. X 4 I .4-1 OXQZZ D The time has come for all good men to come to the aid of their country. So we, the Seniors of 1956, take our knowledge and good counsellings, and break away from this life of good com- panionship to wend our way toward our individual goals, our choice for the future under Divine Guidance. As we pass on into apparent oblivion, we leave behind a testimony of our appreciation to our superiors and a small token of friendship to our underclassmen. To our devoted Pastor and Gurates, many heartfelt thanks for their practical lessons in Re- ligion, and for their beneficial instructions. Thank you dear Sister for your unceasing kindness and devotion toward your many pupils. Gur big chief, Alfred Hevey, bequeaths his leading ability to Junior president Armand De- Grenier. It's a good leader lost but a good leader gainedf' The Hpretzel kid herself, Beatrice Bernard, leaves a yearls supply of pretzels to Judith L'Ecuyer in return for Judy's jellybeans. I wonder who got the better end of the deal? Gertrude Paquin is the lucky recipient of Mariette's prize possessions--her earrings. Take good care of them Gert. Peggy Hon the dot O'Neill leaves to Patricia Marand her watch. I hope you find some use for it Pat, Peggy didn't. Jeannine Gloutier leaves to Gloria Dumas her regal title of Dimples Queen. She's hard to beat. Our Paul Proulx leaves his special all day wide-awake look to Donald Gharpentier. There's a lucky guy. Our dancing pro Pauline Picard has invented a new dance step, the tango and a half rhumba-waltz step, and to Annette Duval, she leaves her original blueprints. Quiet Jeanne Freniere leaves to Pauline Ayotte her own recipe for pep--a firecracker--things will boom now. Sylvia Gregoire leaves to you, Lucille Gouin, her share of Cedar Lake, for bigger and better skating parties. Go to it, Lucille. Je vais, tu vas, il va ...... That's right, French, and to Diane Pariseau, a special French grammar from a confirmed Frenchman, Charlotte Bourbeau. Screech! Zoom! There goes our Richard, a special jet-propelled fluid he invented, so that Rosaire Gharland can hit 100, even without an accelerator. Our all-around girl, Anne Marie, leaves to Phyllis Langlois, her athletic ability. Now our foes will really have something to worry about. Gloria Proulx receives from Lorraine Roy her 'fall-American personality. It's up to you Gloria, carry on the tradition. Gerald Marand bequeaths to you Ronald Gaumond, his special formula for that ushorty look. Cur own Hsoda-jerkl' Lauria Saulnier, leaves her prize for a ''super-duper-scrumptious-yum- myw sundae to Joanne Trahan. Oh boy! Jeanne Boudreau leaves to you Pauline Racicot, her pep and vim. Cheer for the boys Pauline, and make them win. Clear the aisles, please, a truck has just arrived with Reneels small token of remembrance. For Gloria Farland, a truckload of f'Dubble-Bubble ..,... on the double. Richard Giguere is the very fortunate young man who receives from Annette Lapierre her Driverette. An award for the best driver at Notre Dame. I wonder .......... . . Lucille Gendreau, our shorthand whiz, leaves to you Lorraine Brunelle, her speed. What will you do with all that speed? Donald Coutu leaves to you Edwina Tardif, his willingness to help. It is a precious quality Edwina, guard it well. . Ronald Richards receives from Constance LaFleche--her own inheritance--heaps and heaps of brain jelly. Jeannine leaves to you Lorraine Payant, her Hpetitessev, and her charming personality. You must admit--a fitting beneficiary. Har, har, hearty har, har, Barbara leaves to you Joan Trahan her great sense of humor. She was first in line when it was passed out. Alfred Hevey bequeaths to John Depres his '6Golden Basketballf, With that and your shoot- ing ability Johnny, we certainly can beat the other teams. Lorraine Roy bestows on you Paul Trahan, her refined distinction. Added to yours Paul, who could ask for anything more. Raymond Cyr, Donald bequeaths to you his flying skates. Therels a pillow for a premium thrown in also. We just received an important news bulletin. The war of the grocery stores is over, and Nor- man Ledoux goes home with Robert Proulx's flag of truce. Our own bookworm Sylvia, leaves to Estelle Lacasse, a gross of bookmarks. Please don't turn the corners of the pages, Estelle? Well Dolores LaVallee, you sure are lucky, Constance Dufaulte bestows upon you her won- derful spirit of co-operation. You're all set now. Miss Loyalty herself, Diane Phoenix bequeaths to Omer Guay her title. With slight alter- ations of course. Cecile Robert receives from Bobby the quiet one his racket--tennis racket, that is. 51 P0bb04ll5 X. Ak, f I GOLD STAR AMERICAN OPTICAL coMPAN CHALYN sTUDIo 46444 ' L GLoBE TooL at DIE M co., INC fx ff , ...-.f 6 - .......- '3 fl . 4 G. GREGOIRE at oy? 404 DR. AND 42? YMOND F. HALING LIGUE D CRE-COEUR CNOTRE DAMED MR. api' . ARTHUR E. PROULX SELL HARRINGTON CUTLERY COMPANY 6 MR. SL MRS. FRANK C. SANSOUCY N SOUTHBRIDGE CREDIT UNION M2332 SOUTHBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK ...fr 5 o T22 Q 3 SILVER STAR Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jean B. Lamothe Les Dames de Sainte-Anne fNotre Damej Rev. Gerard Lucier Deary Brothers Rev. Jacques A. Smith Junior Class Rev. Charles E. Landry Mr. SL Mrs. Rosaire A. LaFleche Rev. Ovila Gevry Mr. SL Mrs. W. P. Larochelle Rev. Alcide Brousseau Launder Well Rev. Moise R. Ledoux Lemoine's Rev. Raymond Page LePain's Pharmacy A 8: M Tool and Die Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Rosario S. Normandin H. U. Bail The People's National Bank of Southbridge Mr. Albert E. Bouvier Sacred Heart Parish G. C. Butler 8a Sons Southbridge Co-operative Bank Dr. Sz Mrs. George E. Casaubon Southbridge Lumber 8a Supply Co. Cormier, Jewelers The United Lens Co., Inc. Harry I. Cutler, Inc. G. C. Winter 8: Co. Worcester Engineering 81 Machine Co. 52 4 K - 1 44 X X N X Adrian's Beauty Salon Aline's Quality Bakery Products Mr. 81 Mrs. William A. Amiott Andy's Spa Anita's Millinery Mr. 81 Mrs. George E. Bastien Beauregard Furniture, Inc. Dr. 81 Mrs. W. G. Beland Mrs. Anna Bellerose Mr. 81 Mrs. Auguste Bellerose Bel'Oro Jewelers Bernier's Southbridge Pharmacy Bi Bunny Market Bil!l's Cafe' Lolseph Blanchet Co., Inc. r. 81 Mrs. Arthur Blanchette Mr. 81 Mrs. Laurent Bourbeau L.. E. Bradley Mr. 81 Mrs. George H. Braman E. Brodeur Furniture C. 81 L. Motor Co. C. 81 S. Outlet Central Massachusetts Gas Co. Centre Pharmac Mr. Geor e P. Clliocca Central liusic Store Mr. Louis Ciprari Clemence umber Corporation Corriveau's Rep. and Mrs. Leo Cournoyer Cournoyer's Market Damian's Market Damian's Radio 81 Television Dani 81 Soldani Delehanty 81 Company ery's Steakhouse Desrosier Buick Cor . E. D. Desrosier 81 Cid., Inc. Dresser Hill Farm and Ice Cream Bar Dr. 81 Mrs. Geor e A. Dufault Miss Elisabeth Duhamel, Town Collector E-Z Look Cand and Cookie Co. Elm Beauty Parlor Elm Market The Fabric Shop Favreau's Restaurant Pabums BLUE STAR Florsheimls Men and Boys Shop Fontana's Music Store Fournier's Market X Mr. gl Mrs. Louis Freniere Freshman Class Atty. Adrian Gaucher Mr. 81 Mrs. Alphonse Gendreau Mr. 81 Mrs. Roland E. Gregoire Hamel's Garage Harvey-Wells Hippodrome Alle s Hoginski Motor Syales, Inc. Michafilrl. Holden, Insurance Isola's at Sholpd Keyes Pontiac otor Sales Clarence H. Knight, Inc. Ed Langevin's Sport and Photo Dr. 81 Mrs. William E. Langevin Miss Marie Donalda Langlois Mr. 81Mrs. Alfred Lapierre Larochelle's Market Mrs. Yvette Lavallee Mr. 81 Mrs. Rockford Lavoie David Lenti Leo's Barber Shop Messrs. Ernest and Raymond Lippe Little Greenhouse Louis' Dr. H. N. MacKinnon Mr. 81 Mrs. Madore C. E. Manseau Mr. 81 Mrs. Zenon R. Martel Mary's Spaghetti House Mathieu's Shoe Store McGrath Insurance Company McGrath Radio 81 Appliance Company Medical Center Pharmacy Mildred7s Beauty Salon Miss Southbrid e Diner Modene Paint 81 Wallpaper National Laundry 81 ry Cleaners Nipmuck Bar Notre Dame Hi h School C. Y. C. Miss Claudette Duellette Palmerino Wholesale, Inc. BLUE STAR Paquette Stationery Co. Pariseau's Market Mr. St Mrs. Ernest Patenaude Peloquin Realt Co. Phills Auto Upholstery Shop Phil's Shoe Store E. M. Philips 81 Sons Mr. SL Mrs. Henry A. Racicot Dr. 81 Mrs. Ralph R. Racicot Ralph's S a ' Reliable Eyaundr River Machine Tiool Co. Robida's Market Dr. 8L Mrs. Charles A. Roy Mr. SL Mrs. Raoul Roy Dr. SL Mrs. Wilfred A. Seguin Al's Service Station Miss Lktcqueline Beaupre' Mrs. ita R. Bergeron Bess Products Ca itol Cleaners Collee Shop Mr. SL Mrs. Romeo Coutu Mr.. Sc Mrs. Clifford Curboy wgustin Dante Company axon Poultry Farm Gene's Service Station Gil's Cash 81. Carry Globe Cafe of Southbridge, Inc. Miss Jeannette I. Gregoire Langevin Jewelers Laughnane's Mr. SL Mrs. Henry Lazure Mr. SL Mrs. Elzear Leduc Mr. and Mrs. Armand Saulnier Mr. Edward Seremet Mr. Louie Seremet Sophomore Class Southbrid e Sheet Metal Works Spectown Pliner Sturbridge Yankee Workshop Bill Swiacki Insurance 8t Real Estate Mr. 8: Mrs. Valmore P. Tetreault Mr. 8L Mrs. Emile Trahan Universal Tag Com any Dr. Sc Mrs. BernardPW. Walkowiak Wa ne's Cafe' Welid 81 Beck Feed SL Supply Co.. Worcester County Electric Co. FRIENDS Legate Paint Store Rfldandegillels Tydol Station etro rot ers New Eriiland Auto Body Co. Mr. SL rs. George Normandin Paoletti's Fruit Store Pat's Texaco Service Station Qfexariwilder Ploluffe Barber Shop iss erese o Salviuolo's Groceiiy 8: Package Store Ed. Stearns, Abattoirs Tassrcg-iz Irie.--Pgugribing 81 Heating ot- o- een o Vets Cab P Waite Hardware Company Yours Truly Women and Children's Wear Yvonneis Beauty Shoppe 4 . In the heart of every Senior, the book of the year is l Etoile for many joyful hours were spent in the planning and composing of this cherished souvenir of our High School days. To all the members of the Editorial Staff, who so patiently and diligently worked to- gether, a sincere thank you. But, where did we get all our material? To this question, the Seniors enthusiastically responded with compositions, ideas and pictures. Yes, it is the entire class of '56 that has made this yearbook possible. In the name of all the Seniors, I have the honor of expressing our deep gratitude to Father Lucier, our friend and advisor. Thank you Father, for helping us discover by your careful guidance and timely help that all difficulties can be mastered with a sterling will and trust in God. A grand merci to all our teachers who so devotedly helped us in the tedious work of correcting and ameliorating our editorials. Because of you, many wonderful memories will live on in our hearts forever. May each one of us, Seniors of '56, venture this one request as we bring our yearbook to a close ------- Forget-Me-Notf, Lorraine Roy 55 22 fr. -rv-. ., ' .sf iii YEARIOOKS 3 . Ann 'N ' L I If : .1-V JL Em ' fnmhm. ...M UMW AMA ' f ' WL JZ MW WMM - l4f1'f,f,f9FfQbkf'5 ff Wy Jvzff wif W Mwxfjgffffy 0 BIMMM-Vwqwwfvkif WW WQWWWQ f film M If . . 'W I My ,gf ' fljfiiffiff iffy ii1Qf'TQg:f ggi? Wmfjwi '79 f9Wm MW'7f5'q'04 f MJCKMWWQQZ i Mffff A WMM M 2 0 jf, I !'. fi JK , fWf vwff f Mi! ww J1,!f,? f My QW '66 ,M of K ' 7' W . M' 2 ,JL ,jj W aww I 7 W an lf! 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