Springfield Trade High School - Beaver Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Orlando Mirolli, Harold Davis, and Harry LeMay have a flourishing pineapple business. They grow beautiful fruit, but Harry is. still trying to polish a pineapple as he could an apple. You should see Center’s Cabana on the beach where Richard and his partner, Joe Sieracki, offer delicious dining (the chef is Edward Rossmeis]); delightful dan- cing to soft music by Alfred Serra and his Serenaders with lovely lighting and sound effects by Charles Bell- rose and Foster Turner; and elegant entertainment by Dorothy O’Connor and her Hula Dancing Girls with the singing star, William Brigham. I thought for a few minutes that Pat was going right onto the floor and join those swaying beauties. The hosts told us the elaborate designing was done by Robert Johnsen and James Cowles with the admirable interior decorating completed by Robert Moore. Guests are invited to wan- der outside under the tropical moonlight, to sip William Lemon’s famous lemon and pineapple drink which is served in a coconut shell, and to buy cigarettes from the attractive little lady, Antoinette Remillard. During the afternoon, Daniel Cheney attends to the guests’ beach comforts, supplying cushions, chairs, and beach umbrellas while the water skiing experts instructed by the champion David Connelly, put on a breath-taking exhibition. This sport satisfies several of our former athletes, Leonard Madison, Sherman Davis, and John Hurley. Down the beach and around the cove where ordi- nary bathing is enjoyed, two life guards, Richard Houde and Howard McGrath patrol the beach and rush any emergency case to the First Aid Station where Jane Dougherty and John Krokos take over. Children are amused on the beach by games planned and supervised by Lucy Walter. Popular with them is the Popcorn, Lolli- pop, Soda Pop, and Popsicle Stand managed by Bernard Popp. Equally attractive is Robert Colapietro’s selection of Gum, Peanuts, Candies, and Potato Chips. At the Snack Shack, Arthur Pennnington serves Jeanne Frech- ette’s fresh doughnuts. We wish we could write you the many interesting stories we have heard during our pleasant visits with our 1955 classmates and repeat their many messages to you in Springfield. By the way, Pat wants me to assure you that many of the girls from the class are married although I have used their maiden names in this letter. And now for our news! We have so thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks here that I have sent in my notice to the Daily News, and we are going to stay right here with our Tradesville friends. Are you envious? How about coming to join us? ae Oe enorme ye 6 oe Oe

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business. The colorful, sporty -looking bikes on the streets of Tradesville are something to see. Bigelow - Best Bicycles sells them all. Richard and Archibald even have a bicycle built for two which is a model with a basket where baby rides while mother pushes the pedals. At this progressive store, Robert Symonds is head salesman, and Marilyn Batchelor struggles with the cash register and the books. William Blum, the ex- Marine, at least keeps the name in front of him. At Blum’s Marine Equipment and Supplies, the stock has every thing needed for bwoat- ing and fishing. William Flood points out the good quality boats, Francis Crowley sells the best fishing bait (no crawlers), Leon Holman and Walter Dulski test all the boats for easy sailing and no tipping, and Bruce Strange tells fish stories to induce prospective custom- ers to try their luck. Around the corner on Brunton Street is the Fast Service Electric Company, owned by Robert Black and John O’Connor. All types of appliances, electrical in nature, of course, are sold by Joseph Wright and Richard Bilton. The service department is the business of Ray James and David Roche who still make a good team. Another unique idea, which was Harold Potter’s brain child, is Traders’ Trail where customers travel from one booth to another to buy various necessary articles for the home. First is Kiddies’ Korner where Alex Fearn, manager and salesman, entertains the little tots left there while their mothers shop. Alex enjoys demonstrating the toys (he never really grew up, you know) and occasionally he sells a few of his choicest, tricky toys. Patricia Mulvaney is on hand to tend to the children, and after shopping hours she maintains a baby sitting service. There’s a booth along the trail for pins, needles, thread, and such, managed by Janet Hoar; another for pens, pencils, and paper supplies is in charge of Russell Frame who should have an ample personal supply of pencils now; then the booth where Grace Dimauro helps one select cards, magazines, and books; The Practical Home Supplies section has Virginia Provost demonstrating correct use of booms, mops, and brushes; the Make-Life-Easier area exhibits paper cups, plates and napkins, and here Robert Harington holds forth (must be his wife makes him do the dishes at home); one of the last booths sells bolts, nuts, screws, and tacks, and Jack Simpson keeps this section together; and finally the Lending Library where Edward McDonald and Robert Melcher take turns in helping one select a book (they read them all, especially those on the shelf labeled Books You Should Re-Read which naturally features Arrowsmith, Silas Marner, Macbeth, and other classics). John Skala runs a popular Letter Service. He told us that his staff will write, type, stamp, and mail a letter to anyone, anywhere. Their slogan is, “You tell us, we write, you take the consequences.” Up Skelley Avenue, Pat found the more elite shops. At Dearborn’s Bridal Shoppe, Joyce helps the younger set choose wisely for the grand occasion. Joan Potter assists with fittings and alterations. The L.M. Dress Shop caters to the many types and tastes. Constance Ryan and Corrine Meade are the ladies who manage this shop, with Carole Bacon and Nancy Coles doing the tucks, seams, and hems behind the scenes. Dorothy Sahovey runs a high class Gift Shoppe. Elaine Auger sells the expensive gifts, and, for a slight charge, Sue Webb wraps them. Next door is Bettie Ford’s Florist Shop where Richard Misco takes the orders and cash, Linda Wilson keeps the flowers looking fresh, and Edward Smart and Lawrence LaClere make all the floral arrangements. Girard and LaFlamme (they’re Ronald and Lorraine) own a music Store. Carmela Santaniello sings and then sells sheet music, Lawrence Ross keeps the record play- ers in repair, Rogers Hill specializes in piano sales, and Marvin Waxler sees that everything is waxed and tuned to go. By using speedy equipment with the latest devices and short cuts, Dorothy Collins runs a Deluxe Beauty Salon. Marion Settle and Jeannette Severns have become expert operators under Dorothy’s guiding hands. Most of the town’s families do their own cooking and eat at home, but a community must have at least one restaurant. Leave it to Rosemarie Puzzo and Mary Thompson! They saw the need and filled it. Their G and C Tea Room (Gilson and Carlisle, Good and Clean, Glamorous and Classy —any and all would fit) often has a waiting line of hungry guests. Gagnon’s Optical Company had such an astonish- ing ad in the window that we had to investigate. Albert certainally pulled a new stunt with glasses. His helper, Gino Vignato (still liking to fool people), demonstrates the Dark and Rose Double Lens Glasses - dark ones for too bright days, flick an eyelash and it’s rose colored lenses for the dreary days. So, Gino says, “Wear a pair and your day can always be just right.” On our way out Richardson Drive, we saw men from the Donald Lesiege Excavating Company just start- ing the Drumheller T. V .Station and Studio for which Edward Irwin and Robert Crane drafted the plans. Lawrence, owner of the Spinks Lumber Concern, was happy to have another big order as business had slacked off considerably. Edward Szlachetka and Stuart Wahl- berg were to take over the construction job for V. Bortolussi, Contractor. Phillip had already hired one important member for his staff, Roger Bourcier, pro- ducer, who was vacationing after a strenuous season in Hollywood. Edward Lambert, who you will remember talked in flowery language, is saying it with flowers in a big way today. He is president of the Floral Export Company. Norman and Richard Henry really run the outfit (their boss is very interested in water skiing) with the expert aid of Dona Cote, secretary, and Elaine Gravel, her business office manager. John Kennedy heads the Orchid Department (you may expect a ship- ment of rare blooms anyday now); Donald Fadden is supervisor of the greenhouses; Joan Severns, botany enthusiast, spends night and day in the laboratory per- fecting seeds, bulbs, and plants; Ralph Meyer is general caretaker of the entire grounds; Edwin Pagnoni and Norman Grise have charge of all the shipping details; and Walter Graham is chief packer. Seeing the beau- tiful display of flowers and meeting the several 1955 grads who were employed there made our tour of this establishment highly interesting.

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fe CLASS ea ITH We, the graduating class of Springfield Trade High School. in the City of Springfield, in the County of Hampden, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five, being of sound body and mind, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. We leave our sincerest thanks to the administrators and faculty for their patience and understanding, their inspiration and encourage- ment, and their kind efforts and help—all we have needed to acquire our goal. To Mrs. Holland, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Elvin, and their co-workers, we leave our heartfelt expression of appreciation for the satisfying pro- duction of the 1955 Beaver. To Mrs. Klingsporn and Mr. Johnson, the 1956 Class Advisers, we leave our sympathy for all the problems and headaches they will have in getting their class through the year to graduation. Victor Artioli leaves his seat as President of the Honor Society to David Chandler. Don’t try to rest on Victor’s laurels, David. John Walsh leaves his good taste in clothes to any tenth grader who needs to make a good impression. Leon Holman passes on his basketball techniques to next year’s team with the hope that they will be used. Gerald Legare leaves to the next boy in Foods the ability to cap- ture the ear of any of his co-workers. Nancy Coles leaves her dislike for the gym floor to any junior who can learn to love it. Phil and Vin Del Negro leave their excuses for getting out of English to any student who can beat them at the profession. Richard Grumt leaves to the Beauty Culture Department his re- grets that no one was able to give him that famous hair cut. Leonard Martone leaves his practice of cat napping in class to any junior lucky enough to have’a long ride to school in the morning. Lucille Kratochvil leaves her pastry bench to Darla Daigle with a cake making record to be surpassed. Roy Woodward leaves his paint and brushes to William Rodd with instructions to finish the Beauty Culture Shop. Richard Smus wills his bowling record as a challenge to any future Trade bowler. Marianne Schlitt leaves to Nancy Bassett her strength to be able to play a one-girl game of basketball. Leonard Patrie leaves his All Day Passes to a fresnman boy who would like to haunt the girls’ division. Bernard Popp leaves an over-sized pencil to Mr. Brunton to aid in making out detention notices. Carol De Maio leaves a set of earmuffs to Doris Sanders guaran- teed to keep out all the noise so that Doris, at least, won’t hear herself. Fred Serra wills to Mr. Sherwood a thick red carpet to make his corridor walks more comfortable. Alex Fearn leaves his full bag of tricks plus his corny jokes to any junior who really does not want to graduate in ’56. Margaret Lambert and Thuryle Allen leave their thoroughness and dependability to the two best qualified applicants.