Peabody Veterans Memorial High School - Meta Yearbook (Peabody, MA)

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(Elass Prnpl ry The International Sports Fair As the coo-coo clock called out 5:00, DANNY KATSARA- KES jumped out of bed. This wasn’t any ordinary day in Danny’s life. Today was special. It was the opening of the International Sports Fair in Papoose Valley, and he owned and operated the only hot dog stand around. This meant big business for him. After breakfast he turned on his new Model T. HALCHUCK radio in time to catch LON LAN- GILLE’S early morning weather forecast. It ' s gonna be fair.” It was just a short distance to his stand, so he decided to walk. On his way he met BOB FINNEGAN opening his PENNY NH Kel CANDY store. When Danny arrived at the fair grounds all the venders were getting set for the big day. GEORGE BATSINELAS had just set up his popcorn machine when his old class- mate THOMAS BAKULA arrived as the first customer. Before very long MARCIA BATEMAN arrived to buy some popcorn for the girls in the office. As he walked along, he met KEVIN O ' KEEFE opening up his balloon stand. Passing the administration building he saw the people crowded at the doorway waiting to get tickets. There, patiently waiting, were ELIZABETH KIR- KORIAN and JOANNE LABONTE. They were surprised, but happy to see him there. Inside the main building DAVE HALLINAN, in the ticket booth, was busy selling the last of the tickets. The last two tickets were being -old to DANNY MACIONE and TOMMY DAVIS, when the skating event was announc- ed. The office manager JEANNE MESERVE. and her staff, LINDA MICALl HUCK, DOTTIE MAKAROWITZ. CELIA MARTIN, DONNA CORSE and JOAN SANTOS were completing their necessary paper work so that they too, could enjoy the coming event. CAROL MULLARKEY, the switchboard oper ator, was busy receiving calls, and found it impossible to leave. CATHY BARRY AND SANDRA NAPOLITANO. secre- taries of Chief CHARLES ALEXANDER, of the local po- lice force, knew there was no chance of seeing today’s events. Maybe tomorrow! The Chief, with Lieutenants JO- SEPH SULLIVAN and ROBERT LEPAGE was ready for the day to begin. Probably the most frequent problem for them would be trying to find the parents of lost children. Back in the office ROBERT COTE was finishing up hi- dictation to CAROL NELSON. At the typewriter waiting for Carol was CAROL HARWOOD ready to lieJp her so

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that they both could see the skating event. Even the jan- itors EMMANUEL PETRADELIS, HENRY WESOLOW- SKI. and GEORGE TRAINOR had left their work to join the others. When Danny arrived at his stand, his two chefs DAVID and JOHN PETERSON were waiting for him. Shortly after, BEVERLY BOLDUC and CAROL CUNHA had ar- rived and went to put on their uniforms. It was only 9 o’clock, so Danny spent some time cleaning up with his GRILLO scouring pads. At 9:30 his stand was opened. His first customer was his old school chum JOHNNY GEORGES, who was an- nouncer of the day ' s events. Standing next to Johnny was the organ grinder man, ROBERT NEWTON, with a monkey on his back. Among the reporters setting up their equipment were PAUL DOMBROWSKI, ace photo- grapher for the Chicago Tribune, and JAMES FLYNN of the Herald. About this time Papoose Valley was coming alive with spectators and participants in the first dav’s sporting events. MIKE EFENECY. DENNIS DUPUIS and JIMMY MAR- SHALL, members of the ski patrol for the week, were checking the main slopes for any last minute hazards. As JOHN GOULD and JOHN KAUPPINEN were seating the last of the eager spectator-, the Navy Band marched across the field to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In.” One could pick out such outstanding members as JOHN CAVANAUGH, LENNY ANTOSZEWSKI and GERALD HURLEY. The color guards raised the flag and JEAN CASSADY accompanied by the band, began The Star Spangled Banner.” The first event of the day was the figure skating com- petition. The fans rose in applause as BILL LOWD pre- sented the gold medal to EVANGELINE STAMATION for her outstanding performance. As the ice was being cleared for the next skating event, many of the sports enthusiasts, among them JUDY PIERCE, JOAN IIOBEY, and ANNETTE LAPLANTE, who were attending the annual teacher ' s convention being he ' d in a nearby town, walked over to Danny’s stand to order some coffee. There, joking with Danny, was the fa- mous comedian of the “Tonight Show ROSE SHEILA LEVY’. Th“ Tonight Show” is the original show which began in the 50’s. It has steadily climbed to the number one position, since the debut of the new M. C. — PETE MOSKOVITES. The famous names of the show include LY DIA FREITAS, the famed satiric poet, and the French actor who made his first appearance in Big Blue Eyes”- JACK OLEKS. Co-starring with Jack was the lovely CAM- ILLE GRAVELLESE. The announcer of the show is the boy with that Ipana smile — STEVE KUCKER. Also appearing on the Tonight Show are the Singing Sisters. CAROL SANTANGELO, ROSEMARIE DELORENZO, and JOANN DIGIACOMO. The fans now settled down for a thrilling hour of hoc- ke V exhibitions. ROGER NELSON and DICK TASSINAR1, along with ED TEIXEIRA and PETE TKACHUK, dem- onstrated their skill with a hockey stick. CYNTHIA BERRY, JOANNE KOLHONEN, LINDA ABBOTT, and JANET IRELAND had front row seats, and one could see the gleam in their eyes as they remembered their high school days, when they cheered for these same boys. As the ski patrol returned from the assigned trails, the women competing in the obstacle race got in position. It was an exciting rac», with the Olympic Queen ANITA GRIMARD coming in first. In second and third positions were ANN PZEGEO and DOLORES SANTA RELLA. Winning in the men’s competition was GERARD MC- DUFF, with DON GERAGHTY ' a close second. This was the final event of the day. Danny soon closed up the stand and hurried home. Danny was having open house for the class of 60”, from P.H.S. The first visitors were JOHN KESSARIS and CHARLIE MANTSOUR- ANI, who were here campaigning for this year’s presiden- tial election. Charlie was returning from the Presidential Primaries in New Hampshire where the results were very promising. Running against Charlie was TOMMY REILLY ' . John, his old friend and campaign manager, was certainly dome: a fine job. The guests seemed to be gathering fast now. Among them were LINDA PENTILLA. VIRGINIA J AIS, and LINDA OLIVEIRA. Others there were the French designers BETH LUZ and JOANNE DOBZEL- ECKI. and chatting with them were NANCY ' EDELSTEIN and Hollywood make-up artist BARBARA DUNN. Danny really enjoyed hearing their news and could remember them as members of the best class ever to graduate from P.H.S. The party never had a chance to calm down, for at 11:00 LINDA DOWNEY and CAROLYN DUGGAN came in. They were coming from the rehearsal of their J.V. program. Their local show rates high with the T.V. viewers, especially with their former classmates. Alternat- ing witli the Double Dee Show is Fashion Parade” with BARBARA BOY CE as hostess. This is a favorite show with the ladies as she gives the latest fashion news. The party was a great success with the help of FRANNY PARIANOS and LOUISE PROVOST, who supplied the refreshments. A gathering of over 80,000 was on hand for the opening of the spring and summer events the next day. The M. C. for the second pari of the International Sports Fair was GENE MANEY. Gene had been called away from his Shore Line Hotel in Miami to officiate. I he first event would be the stock-car races. As the cars assembled at the starting line, the crowd sat on edge, for two of tl le cars competing were contestents for our gold medal award. They were BILLY BURKE, driving his own Blue True,” and MICKEY PROKOPIS driving “Trouble Maker. Down from the West Peabody Speedway was JACK MARSHALL, driving Mrs. Connelly’s red bomb. Others competing were JOHN SILVA, in his own customiz- ed rod, and FRANK CAIRES, driving The Queen Mary.” To the crowd’s wonder, our own MICKEY PROKOPIS came in second behind the English contestant, Sir SIDNEY ' GOLDFARB. It was a hard race; as usual, the Queen Mary put on a good show. The women ' s competition followed, with contestants from France, Spain, the United States, and Russia. They were BUNNY BARBRICK. JOYCE CAMPUS, MARSHA GOLDSTEIN, and SANDRA PETERSON. This was an unusual event, as there was no trophy winner. It seems that Bunny ' s wheel got out of hand, and like most women drivers, the other three girls stopped to help her. The mechanics FRANK MANOS and TINY ' POWERS ordered the race postponed. The women ' s golf tournament began as scheduled, with CATHY COLETY and DONNA CLANCY competing. Their caddies were none other than MARIE DUNN and BARBARA HOLDEN. It certainly is a small world. Ardent spectators of this match were KATHY BEZEMES and RUTH VOUNESSEA. Following the golf match was the track meet, which got off to a sure victory for the United States with JOHN KILPINEN taking an early lead. Ca tching up quickly was Australia’s own WENDELL WILKINSON. Others repre- senting their native countries in this meet were JIM CAULFIELD, HAROLD PUTNAM, NEIL LAWRENCE, and ALAN CUNNINGHAM. The high jump also brought another victory for the U.S. ; SHEP REMIS came in first. In second place was BRUCE J ' HAYER, who had previous- ly held the world record in this event. The trophies were presented to the U. S. by the famed inventor of the Q Bomb, BRETT HARRISON, P.H.D. Brett has sponsored this entire track meet arid has won much acclaim as a track enthusiast. It was now 12:30, and the crowd left for lunch. The fair would resume at 2:30, with the exhibition baseball game. Everyone would now head for BRUCE’s Snack BARR for today’s special: All you can eat for 99c.” Many of the recent Cafeteria Queens of P.H.S. were there, working as waitresses. As hostess, ELAINE KALFIN had a very hec- tic day, but a welcome smile was there for everyone. The waitresses, SUE WHITING, PHYLLIS TRABACH, MARTY STANLEY, and BEVERLY TRULL were cer- tainly earning their pay today! The short-order cook, TONY ADAMCZYK, could hardly be discerned through the crowd. DAVE McCAFFREY, who came from Italy to visit, offered to give him a hand. His offer was gladly ac- cepted. The originators of the M S Salad, MARY MAKELA and CAROLE STACEY, were also there. Their fudge was in great demand that day.