Wachusett Regional High School - Wachusett Yearbook (Holden, MA)

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Class Officers First Row, left to right; Robert Miles, Vice-President; Melvyn Gray. President. Second Row, left to right: Ronald Four- nier, Treasurer; Carol Ann Cooke, Secretary. am i Once a gentleman, always a gentleman. CHass crooner - well-bred — hearty smile — clear-cut speech — really knows his music. Holden Higli Srhool. Honor Koll 2; Tra -eling .Assembly 2; Glee Club 2, 3. 4. ara ion ' Soft speech and a merry smile ' “Barb” — small in stature, high in personality ■ — vigorous cheer- leader — gay and fun-loving — tops on everyone’s list — Junior Prom Queen. Holden High School. Honor Roll 2; Honorable Mention 1, 3; Glee Club 2; IVp S(|uad 2; Basketball 2: Hockey 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Intramural Clul) 3, 4; C ' heerleading 3, 4; Future Teachers of America (Secretary) 4. oijce ane erion A jolly girl, a live-wire. The kind of which you never tire. “.Andy” — sunny smile — warm conversation — original ideas- always peppy — bubbling with laughter. Alajor Edwards Higli School. Ifonors 1; Cheerleader 1; Student Council (Secretary and Treasurer) 2; Softball 2; Hockey 3; F. F. A. 4. nee It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. “Connie” — pretty, peppy, and popular — friendly smile — a credit to the hockey team — good student — collegiate dresser — rare combination of energy and efficiency. Holden High School. Honor Roll 1, 2. 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Fep Stpiad 2; Softball 2; Basketball 2. 3, 4 (Manager 4); Junior Prom Committee 3; Girls’ Intramural Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4.

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contributions to the girls ' team, which had an excellent season. The junior girls further demonstrated their skill in athletics when the badminton championship of the school was won by Sally Fletcher and Marie Speckman. By this time we began to feel more at ease with the other members of the school. Dances were held after some of the basketball games, and a few record hops were sponsored by different classes. On the evening of March 18, we spon- sored a junior movie with the proceeds going to the class treasury. Finally spring arrived, and we began anticipating our biggest social event of the year — our Junior Prom. We all worked hard decorating the gym in a carnival theme. Music was furnished by Johnny Cutler ' s orchestra, and everyone had a gala time dancing the night away. Class Day was a very proud occasion for the junior class for it was announced that our own Meivyn Gray was the re- cipient of the Harvard Award. Two boys from our class, Robert Miles and David Cook, attended Boys ' State and one girl. Myrtle Tremblay, attended Girls ' State. With final examinations the first school year of the Wachusett Regional High School came to an end. On September 7, 1955, one hundred and fifty-five seniors entered the familiar halls again. As seniors we were deter- mined to make this the best year ever. During the latter part of our junior year we had chosen as president, Meivyn Gray; vice-president, Robert Miles; secre- tary, Carol Ann Cooke; and treasurer, Ronald Fournier. This year our advisors were Mrs. Creamer, Mrs. Jean Williams, and Mr. Frechette. The football team was comprised mostly of seniors, as was the hockey team. Both had successful seasons. A Student Council was organized with Harold Lane, president and Charles Darl- ing, vice-president. Although this organi- zation is new in our school, it has already done many things which benefit the stu- dent body. When we returned to school after Christ- mas vacation and found ourselves writing 1956 on our papers, we began to realize how few were the months of school left to us before graduation. Our Variety Show was held on March 16. Many members of the class par- ticipated, helping to make it a success. The proceeds were for the benefit of the senior class. The Senior Play, Life With Father, was presented on April 17 and 18. Those participating were John Price, as Father; Lois Sergent, as Vinnie; and Lawrence Cushman, Harold Lane, Dennis Moore, and Earle Boynton, as their sons. Althea Barton played Mary Skinner, and Leatrice Stoddard was Cora. The Reverend Doctor Lloyd, Doctor Somers, and Doctor Hum- phreys were played respectively by Ronald Fournier, Walter Gove, and Jeffrey Cun- ningham. Eleanor Reed was seen as Margaret, and Cynthia Sperl, Mildred Bond, Marie Speckman, and Judith Jud- kins played the parts of the maids. At last we reached the final stepping stone of our high school career. June ar- rived and with it, graduation! As we left the halls of Wachusett, we carried with us many pleasant memories of the happy times spent by the Class of 1956 at Wachusett Regional High School. What a pleasure it has been to recall my high school days. I must leave this book near the front of my bookcase so that I ' ll be reminded to read it more often. C. MARCIA SMITH

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“Sweet girl graduate with her golden hair. “, r’ — longest tresses — warm smile — friendly “hello” ■ — neat — nature-loving — senior play. Holden High School. Glee Club 2. 3; Chri.stmas Glee Club 4; Monitor 4; Senior Play 4. In silence there ' s a worth that brings no risk. “Hot Dog” — petite and peppy — laughing eyes and infectious giggle — ever dependable — quiet but full of ideas. North Brookfield High School. Glee Club 1, 2 ; Staff of School Paper 2. 3 . lomas ' ' What care I when I can rest. Kill time and take life at its best? “Red” — happy-go-lucky — oh, that red hair — never worries and seldom hurries — friendly disposition — practical joker. Holden Hieh School. Glee Club 1, 2. CUaJ Brice BL air It matters not how long you live, but how well. “Cleo” — a dominant spirit — inlollerant of restraint • — carefree — happy-go-lucky — eager — impulsive — undeniably chivalrous — a gay Lothario. Rvitland High School. Baseball I. 2; Harvard Award 2. The man worthwhile is the one who will smile. “Tom” — a whiz on the basketball floor — warm and friendlv smile — science menace. Holden High School. Honor Roll 1. 2, 3; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Junior Prom Comniiltee 3; Science Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Football Refreshment Committee 4. School? I suppose it is a necessary evil. “Bob” — curly hair — lazy — tall and thin — dependable on the basketball court — one of the “Damon Boys.” Holden High School. Honor Roll 2, 3; Football 2; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Monitor 4. I have never met so patient and tranquil a soul. “Millie” — here is someone to trust — sweet — unassertive — such a gentleness of character — of a type all but extinct — give your life to the service of your fellow man, and so find peace. Holden High School. Pep Squad 2.