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

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1959 SEPTEMBER, 1956 Here we were, the ‘59ers, at Trade High School! We longed, perhaps, then, in September 1956, for our old, familiar junior high school, but those days were over. Ahead of us lay three high school years and our goal, graduation. That first day were we more excited or impressed or bewildered? We were excited; there is no question about that. Of course, we were impressed by the faculty and our fine shops and classrooms. Above all, though, we were probably bewildered. | am sure that the seniors of those days, the class of 1957, would vouch for that. We were forever losing our- selves in our huge building; they were forever finding us and steering us on the right course. Although our first year was not at all exciting, we were proud of our school, happy to be here, and looking forward to the coming years when we should be upper classmen. SEPTEMBER, 1957 Back again, and now we were Trade’s brand new juniors. We had already completed one-third of our course. We knew our teachers and were no longer awed by the “bigness” around us. We were, in fact, old-timers, ready to start the year with a bang. Guided by Mr. Alfred Magee, representing the Student Council, and with the help of our class ad- visers, Mrs. Rita Triggs and Mr. James Fitzgibbons, we held our first class elections. We chose the fol- lowing officers: President, Emedio Maloni Vice-President, Willis Rabideau Secretary, Alice Gaudreau Treasurer, Richard Petrucci Marshals, Jo-Anne Daigle Frank Davies, Jr. Now that we were organized as a class, we looked forward to a busy, successful junior year. Our first venture was a Thanksgiving dance, the Turkey Rock, which was held in our gym on Friday evening, November twenty-second. Pat Rondinelli, a graduate of Trade, and his band were featured. We shall never forget the door prize, a live turkey! It was the attraction of the evening. Finally, with Mr. Garvey’s assistance, it was awarded to Joan Ledoux. We know that Joan will never forget that evening either. It was a very successful party, and the credit goes to our advisers and the dance committee, June Arduino, Evelyn Charter, Rubbie Thomas, Stephen Los, and David Pratt. In January, after much deliberation, we chose our class rings. They are heavy yellow gold with blue stones, very much like college rings. Our choice must have been a good one, because the Student Council voted to adopt our ring as the official one for Trade High School. Our next social event came in February, again in our gym. It was a Valentine dance, the Sweetheart Swirl, at which a King and a Queen of Hearts reigned. The Harmony Kings provided wonderful music for dancing, and an added attraction was a singing group, the Five Pals. All Trade sweethearts romanced that night. Were you there? As a relief from our shop and academic work, we are always ready at Trade to welcome good times and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our annual Field Day in May. Our fine, generous junior boys let the freshmen win the rope pull — just to show the “fresh- ies” that they were welcome at our school. The junior girls were not so kind. They defeated the faculty men in a baseball game. Evelyn Charter was the captain of our team, and the other players were Claire Albino, June Arduino, Anita Chase, Jo-Anne Daigle, Sandra Keane, Dolores Kutzenko, Carol Raf- fenetti, and Connie Work. Big-hearted, again — the victors do not want us to name the defeated men in this, our history. We decided that May would be a good time to elect the officers who would lead us through our senior year. These candidates were successful: President, Arthur McKenna Vice-President, Douglas Chevalier Secretary, Alice Gaudreau Treasurer, Richard Petrucci Marshals, June Arduino Richard Gervais SEPTEMBER, 1958 Very important people we were —-SENIORS! With great enthusiasm and good intentions we began our final year. Early in October we observed Freshie Day when we welcomed the newcomers to our school. Mrs. Simes directed the senior girls in a skit, a paraphrase of “Volare,” written by June Arduino and Anita Chase. The girls also led the audience in serenading our new students. Again we danced! This time it was the Harvest Hop. Always kind and generous, we treated everyone to refreshments. Graduation seemed very close when our executive board reported that the Brown Studio had been selected to take our class pictures. Then came the sittings — either in the portable studio which was set up in the girls’ gym or at the studio downtown. Soon afterwards we had our proofs, and our pictures were ready before Christmas. We were all very well satis- fied. Before the holidays we gave our treasury a boost by selling Christmas corsages. The sale was a huge success. Our customers were pleased, and we were also. Christmas came and went and New Year's, too. Before we realized that vacation could be over, we were back at school and deep in the business of class ballots, a will, a prophecy — in short, everything that should go into our yearbook. Our advisers pleaded for the material. The teachers in charge of the yearbook threatened, “If you want your year- books before graduation, you had better . . .!’ We are trying to meet the deadlines, however, and are hoping for our books before graduation. Now, at the end of January, we are looking for- 11 ward to our class luncheons Wednesday and Thurs-

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WILL OF THE CLASS OF 1959 We, the graduating class of the Springfield Trade High School, being of sound body and mind, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To our advisers, Mrs. Triggs and Mr. Fitzgibbons, the class leaves the hope that next year they will not have to “advise.” Cynthia Connor bequeaths to Lois Vivier her most treasured possession at Trade, her place in the lunch line. David Dalton turns over the mirror in the boys’ room to Allan Rice. To the junior Radio boys, Richard Wilson leaves the pleasure of cleaning the closets in 219. Leon Abair and Bob Manegre leave Mr. Moran here at Trade. The 12? division gives Mr. Rae a ten-fo ot key chain so that he can keep track of his keys. The class of 1959 bequeaths to the class of 1960 all the rights and privileges that belong to seniors. June Arduino wills to Nancy Benedix her bottle of Alka Seltzer. It is guaranteed to produce a bubbling personality. To Mr. Brown, Bill Johnson leaves a quart of skimmed milk, compliments of the Milkman. Fred Swan wills to Jim Sullivan his 1955 soccer shoes and to Lonnie Chappel his “lucky” jersey, number 16. The boys of ‘59 leave to the junior boys their booklet, Tactics to Avoid Capture. It will assist them when they invade the corridors near the girls’ shops. To Jocko Callahan, Claire Albino bequeaths the lonely halls and the empty locker. Sweet memories! Richard Petrucci leaves to Mr. Meder his enormous Republican pin with the request that Mr. Meder wear it and parade the corridors during the next election year. To Miss Bransfield, Anita Chase leaves a problem, her cousin, Gloria Morin. Stephen Los leaves to Mr. Theinert a book explaining how to paint in five easy lessons. Michael Kopek wills all his broken motor parts to Frank Labier. The Radio seniors leave Mr. Stanton a box of used pencils to replace the ones that disappeared. To Jeanne Allaire, Evelyn Charter bequeaths the special privilege of cleaning the sinks in the Beauty Culture Department. Have fun, Jeannie! Bernard Paine leaves to Mr. McGibney the task of getting Peter Coté back into class. Jeri Laro wants Peggy Colapietro to have the pleasure of escorting boys to the third floor. So that his sister Mary will not have to work too hard, Joe Connolly bequeaths all his notebooks to her. Carol Raffenetti leaves Judy Delamattera her good marks. Agnes Langevin leaves the Print Shop, highly recommended, to printer(esse)s of the future. Marion Hebert, Yvette Henry, Eddie Mucha, Arthur Wolfe, and Frank Sheehan leave to Miss Gilson the fallen cakes, the sinks full of pots and pans — in short, all the worries and work of her department. Byron Bandoski wills to Thomas Meade of the Print Shop a stack of jogged paper. To Mrs. Sullivan and Mr. Henderson, who are the advisers of next year’s seniors, the class has nothing to leave but good wishes. Signed and sealed this twenty-ninth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and fifty-nine, in the City of Springfield, in the County of Hampden, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Class of 1959 10

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12 day, the fourth and fifth of February. If only our tea room were big enough to accommodate all of us at once! We are having frosted fruit juice, roast turkey with all the ‘fixin’s,” and deep-dish apple pie 4 la mode. Doesn't that menu sound delicious? We can hardly wait! Our prom and banquet will be Thursday evening, May seventh, in the main ballroom of the Sheraton- Kimball. Soon afterwards will come our Class Day. Com- mittees are planning that now. There will probably be an assembly at which we shall present a play featuring the highlights of our career. Afterwards we shall plant our ivy. For many of us Class Day will mark the end of our years at Trade. About May fifteenth those of us who have jobs in our trades are permitted to go to work. Usually only a few seniors remain at school until June. On the evening of June eighth we will all be pres- ent at the Municipal Auditorium for our graduation. After having waited three long years for that time, we are beginning now to think of after-graduation. We know that we shall often recall our wonderful days at Trade High. We shall never forget our ad- visers, Mrs. Triggs and Mr. Fitzgibbons; Mr. Garvey and the rest of the faculty; and our many good friends in the other classes. They made our stay at Trade pleasant and memorable. We hope that they will miss us a little bit and think of us often. EVELYN CHARTER and CAROL RAFFENETTI Class Ballot — 1959 GIRLS Dolores Kutzenko Celia Mitchell June Arduino June Arduino Anita Chase Alice Gaudreau Celia Mitchell Sandra Jennison Alice Gaudreau Alice Gaudreau Anita Chase Jo-anne Daigle Jerilyn Laro June Arduino Evelyn Charter Cynthia Connor June Arduino Jerilyn Laro Marion Hebert Sadie Jones Claire Albino Cynthia Connor Yvette Henry Constance Work Jo-anne Daigle Evelyn Charter June Arduino Rita Desy Yvette Henry Carol Raffenetti June Arduino Marilyn Claus Anita Chase Auto Body Shop “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’ Kim Novak John Derek Trade High Bandstand 4 Best Looking Best Dressed Most Popular Most Ambitious Most Likely to Succeed Did Most for Class Most Cheerful Most Bashful Class Athlete Class Couple Class Speaker Class Baby Class Gum Chewer Most Talkative Class Joker Class Singer Class Flirt Class Note Writer Shortest Tallest Window Gazer Class Dreamer Class Artist Noisiest Best Natured Class Chiseler Class Dancer Most Alert Most Conscientious Class Loafer Class Apple-polisher Quietest Class Miser Class Hangout Favorite Song Favorite Actress Favorite Actor Favorite Band Favorite T.V. Program BOYS Douglas Chevalier Daniel Willett Emedio Maloni Joseph Connolly Arthur McKenna Richard Petrucci Charles Robidoux Donald Martin Donald Martin Louis Jacques Robert Tassie Bernard Paine Wayne Rosner Emedio Maloni Frank Davies Stephen Los Douglas Chevalier Francis Sheehan George Johnston Paul Dougherty Calvin Kenyon Joseph Mirigian Donald Arndt Lionel Vermette — Lionel Vermette Alfred Beaudet Stephen Los Curtis Oakley Vincent Mandolini Roland Crump Daniel Jurkowski Lawrence Cloutier James O'Sullivan Third Floor “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’’ Debra Kerr Yul Brynner Lester Lannin 77 Sunset Strip