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

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Class History The Class of 1963 entered Springfield Trade High School in September of 1960 filled with anticipation and eagerness. We found many interested members of the faculty and student body who were glad to help and encour- age us as we prepared for three years of industrious work. The vast and beautiful building filled us with awe, and some of us became lost as we made ‘our way through the many well equipped shops and laboratories. We were greatly impressed by the magnificently presented Student Association as- sembly, which displayed graphically the many activities in which we would be privileged to participate during our exciting stay at Trade High. We soon became members of the co-operative Trade High School family, participating efficiently in all school activities. Mr. James J. Fitzgibbons, our sponsor, sup- ervised our class election of the officers for our Junior year, and soon June brought to a close our first year at Trade High School. We were happy to return in September, 1961. A feeling of contentment surged through us as we walked through the familiar corridors and greeted our faculty friends and class members. We soon organized as the Junior Class under the leadership of Mr. John J. Fortsch, with the following officers: President, Milton Kidder Vice President, Robert Genander Secretary, Laurie Hoyt Treasurer, Jamie Bisceglia Marshals, Sandra Osgood, Edward Aldrich This competent group was aided by a large number of hard working members of the Steering Committee. Our first dance was a great success, and constituted an innovation, because square dancing was featured. We sold candy at Christmas as a class fund-raising project, and the Senior Class as- sisted our treasury with their sale of St. Patrick's Day favors. Our Junior year was most notable in the history of Springfield Trade High School because it marked the Golden Anniversary of Vocational Educa- tion in Springfield. We made plans under the direction of Mr. Garvey, our principal, to honor the person responsible for the construction of our present beautiful school. It was decided that an oil painting of the Honorable Roger L. Putnam, Mayor of Springfield at the time our outstanding school plant was constructed, should be presented to him as a tribute and indication of our esteem. The annual Trade High School Open House, when our magnificent physical plant is opened for public inspection, and hundreds of interested citi- zens stream through our portals to admire the outstanding exhibits of work accomplished during the year, was chosen as the occasion for this presentation. The Auditorium was filled to capacity, and the platform guests included many dignitaries. Mr. Garvey gave a talk outlining former Mayor Putnam's contri- butions to Vocational Education in Springfield, and the presentation of the oil portrait to Mr. Putnam was made by two members of our class, Miss Sheila Peabody and Alfred Ingham. 13

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12 GIRLS Sandra Osgood Joan Fontaine Margaret Dezalia Carolyn Lambert Brenda Vincensi Carolyn Lambert Charlotte Singleton Marsha Castle Dorothy Tyrell Joan Ross Patricia Stevens Yvonne Beaulieu Charlotte Singleton Jean Potvin Sandra Osgood Dolores Bisi Allan Rheaume Laurie Hoyt Roberta Guyette Brenda Vincensi Jamie Bisceglia Carolyn Lambert Elaine Plante Andrea Anderson Frances Thibodeau Where the boys are Sandra Cady Viola Ginnattassio Sheila Peabody Carol Spagnoli Mrs. Barnard Trade Vincent Edwards Connie Stevens The Nurses WHYN Phil Dee Class Ballot MOST POPULAR BEST LOOKING BEST DRESSED MOST AMBITIOUS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED SMARTEST MOST CHEERFUL CLASS FLIRT MOST BASHFUL BEST NATURED CLASS ATHLETE CLASS SPEAKER MOST TALKATIVE CLASS DANCER DID MOST FOR THE CLASS CLASS COUPLE CLASS NOTE WRITER SHORTEST TALLEST CLASS DREAMER CLASS ARTIST ALIBI KING ALIBI] QUEEN CLASS LOAFER CLASS MISER CLASS HANGOUT CLASS MAN HATER CLASS WOMAN HATER MOST ALERT MOST CONSCIENTIOUS CLASS CLOWN FAVORITE TEACHER FAVORITE BAND FAVORITE ACTOR FAVORITE ACTRESS FAVORITE TY PROGRAM FAVORITE RADIO STATION FAVORITE DISK JOCKEY BOYS Peter Maloni Alfred Ingham William Morin Ronald Bonneville Milton Kidder Walter Pistel Joseph Galarneau Milton Kidder Joseph Galarneau Joseph Galarneau Louis Archambault Edward Aldrich David Kenny Joseph Galarneau Milton Kidder Dolores Bisi Allan Rheaume Robert Bliss Walter Pistel Benjamin Hamilton James Sharkey Louis Archambault James Sharkey Robert Genander William Morin 3rd Floor Walter Pistel Richard Travers Alfred Ingham Joseph Galarneau Mr. Ross Trade Vincent Edwards Loretta Young Combat WHYN Phil Dee

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14 Class History Numerous activities in preparation for our Senior year occupied our at- tention as the year drew to a close. Class rings arrived, Senior hat s were ordered, and many of us participated in graduation as members of the Glee Club or usherettes at the Auditorium. As Seniors, we became a united group, eager to advance the interests of Trade High School and provide the most interesting, profitable and ehjoy- able year of our educational careers. We profited by the capable guidance of our Senior advisors: Mr. John J. Fortsch and Mrs. Virginia Simes, aided by the following assistant advisors: Mrs. Sylvia Bernstein, Mr. Alfred Magee, Mr. Daniel Meder, Miss Marguerite Murphy, Mrs. Helen Potter, and Mr. Ulysses Sousa. Among the items which occupied our attention were senior pictures, class ballot, prophecy, will, personal data for the Trade High Beaver, and pre- liminary plans for the big social event of the year — the Senior Banquet and Promenade. Our Senior officers provided capable leadership: President — Peter Maloni Vice President — Dennis Matulewicz Secretary — Sheila Peabody Treasurer — Jamie Bisceglia Marshals — Sandra Osgood, Joseph Galarneau We sponsored the Senior Rope Pull, which we won, and a Get Acquaint- ed Hop which was the first social event of the school year. Before too long it was time for the Senior Luncheon, which was greatly enjoyed by all of our class. All too soon came the Senior Class Promenade and Banquet, which provided a most enjoyable and outstanding event for all. The Shaker Farms Country Club was decorated beautifully, the dinner was delicious, and the music helped to provide memorable moments. Early in May, Class Day arrived; an interesting assembly program was produced for the entire school, followed by planting of the Ivy, picture taking and many group picnics. After this, many left school to take advantage of our excellent vocational training by securing early career placement. The happy culmination of our three wonderful years at Trade High School came on Monday, June tenth, when we assembled at our Municipal Audi- torium for the Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 1963. As we marched across the Auditorium platform to receive our precious diplomas, we all realized that our scholastic efforts had been successful, and we seriously contemplated the future. We were happy because of our accomplishments, grateful to our administration, faculty friends, and sponsors, and eager to assume our places in the world of work. Our thanks and best wishes to all our friends at Trade High School! — Sheila Peabody