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

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Judith Carolyn Olson There was a little girl who had a little curl right in the middle of her forehead. Here is a chronic gum-chewer and teacher-tormenter. Step right up and receive your blue ribbon, “Judy.” “Judy” can be real persuasive when she’s trying to get a teacher to change her mark. And just think what an angel she was as a meek, freckle-faced little freshman! She ' s certainly not lacking friends. Future profession? Teacher! Holden High School 1; Pep Squad 1, 2, 3: Intramural Club 2. 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Echo Staff 3; Art 2, 3; High Salesman 1; J. V. Hockey 1; Chorus 4; Junior Prom Decoration Committee 3; Senior Play Production Staff 4. Richard FraJicis Olson Nothing succeeds like success. With his genial manners and intellectual theories, “Dick has been the spark of many a discussion, whether in the classroom or elsewhere. His friendly ways have earned him many admirers. To ‘ Dick” go our wishes for success in whatever field he may choose. Holden High School 1: Honor Roll 1, 2, 4. June Elizabeth Mary Paine Tall and stately, kind and fair, her glory lies in her golden hair. June is always trying to help people with their problems and to make new friends. When- ever you hear a lot of talking, you can almost always be sure that June is nearby. Holden High School 1: Intramural Club 1: Varsity Basketball 2; Glee Club 1, 4: Chorus 4: Honor Roll 4: Assembly 1. Donald Parker There is safety in silence. Quiet, mature, and likeable, “Don” will certainly carve out a big chunk of success for himself. Major Edwards High School 1; Baseball 3; Intramural Club 3, 4. Cynthia Ann Pearson Life is not so short, but that there is always time enough for courtesy. Who’s that petite blonde with her peaches and cream complexion bobbing up and down the corridors looking for whatever mischief she can get into? Why it’s none other than “Cindy.” Good luck in your ice skating career. Holden High School 1; Art 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 4; Pep Squad 1, 2. 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Prom Committee 4; Senior Play 4; Chorus 4: Future Teachers of America 4; Photography Club 4. Linda Maria Pearson You make us happy and you make us good. Who doesn’t know that winning smile that characterizes Linda? She can put life into any situation. Linda plans to make a serious study of medicine. Let us hope that she succeeds in her ambition, for it is one that certainly deserves recognition. Success to you in the future. Holden High School 1: Chorus 4; Monitor 4; Intramural Club 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Junior Prom Committee 3, Senior Play 4; Art Major 1, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. Judith Pendleton Q uiet by nature, yet fun loving, too. To those who don’t know “Jud,” she’s comparatively quiet; yet those who do know her know she’s full of fun and always happy-go-lucky. We ' re sure she’ll make a good dental assistant. Major Edwards High School 1: Basketball 1: Softball 1; Photography Club 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Chorus 4; Spanish Club 4; Yearbook Staff (Business Manager) 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. W illiam Perkins Rejoicing in his work which he hath done. “Bill ' ’ is one of our most industrious classmates. Somehow he finds the energy to maintain the proper school marks, plus work as a salesman for one of the more prominent corpora- tions. Still he finds time to take an active interest in the Future Farmers of America — for these achievements he receives all our respect and admiration. Best of luck, “Bill,” in your career as a salesman ! Holden High School 1; J. V. Football 1. 2; Future Farmers of America (Judge) 2, 4; Future Farmers of America Speaking Contest 3, 4.

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Pauline Elfstrom Morse A joke, a laugh, a sincere heart ' ’“Polly ’ has moved about so much that she hasn ' t had time for many activities, but what- ever she did join profited by her membership. Her laughing eyes and winning smile will be assets in her chosen profession, nursing. Best of luck, ‘ Polly.” Holden High School 1; Future Nursing Club 3; Swimming Club 3; North Miami High School 3; Monitor 4. Gerald Augustus M ul l aney Always willing to do the best. “Jerry is a good student and athlete. We feel sure these abilities will make his college years as successful as his high school years have been. Holden High School 1; Honor Roll 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Intramural Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 2; Football 3; Baseball 3; Monitor 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Harry Newton Happy as the day is long. Harry has an active, witty mind, and he is always ready with a friendly smile. He has all our best wishes for success. Holden High School 1: Chemistry Club 4: Chorus 4; Glee Club 4. fl illiam Nicholson The only way to have a friend is to be one. Although “Bill is quiet, his smile and easy-going manner have won him many friends. We are sure he will succeed. Worcester Academy 1, 2; Basketball 1; Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Linda Ann O ' Janne She is the mirror of all courtesy. Beyond her quiet appearance, Linda has a keen sense of humor which keeps her ever alert to utter a witty remark at the precise moment. Although Linda participates in most of our school activities, she still manages to keep her notable marks. Linda, you are a wonder- ful person to know, and we can ' t help feeling that your future will be a bright one. Holden High School 1; Class President 1; Glee Club 1: Latin Club (Treasurer) 3; Science Club 3; Spanish Club (Vice-President) 4; Yearbook Staff 4: Senior Prom Committee 4; Girls ' State Representative 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Talent Show 1, 2. Mary Elizabeth Oliver It ' s nice to be natural if you ' re naturally nice. Personality, ambition, athletic ability, that’s our girl Mary! Her four years of high school have been one gay spree of winning friends. Best of luck in your theological work; we know you ' ll succeed! Holden High School 1: Pep Squad 1, 2, 3: J. V. Hockey 1. 2: Varsity Softball 1; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4; Intramural Club 2, 3, 4: Latin Club 3, 4 (Secretary 3, President 4); Home- room Bank Teller 3, 4: Class Intramural Badminton Champ 2, 3: Monitor Alternate 4; Echo Staff (Editor) 4: Yearbook Staff (Assistant Editor) 4; Senior Play (Stage Manager) 4. David Quist Olson We grant, although he has much wit, he is very shy of using it. “Dave” is a great guy to have around. He is always sincere and unaffected, dependable and a good worker. Good luck at Norwich U. North High School (Worcester) 1: Audio-Visual Staff 2, 3; Christmas Play 2, 3, 4; Senior Play, Sound 2, Lighting 4. Edmund Victor Lenard Olson. Jr. Loves the little things in life. Once the ice is broken, “Eddie” is very friendly and a lot of fun. We wish him the best of luck in the future. Holden High School 1; Student Council 1.

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A born athlete. Donalt l JF ill i am Perry A likeable fellow with a winning smile for everyone, ‘‘Don” has won the admiration of his classmates by his outstanding ability in athletics and leadership. Holden High School 1; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Intramural Club (President) 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class President 4. Edith Suzanne Person Ambition has no rush. ‘‘Sue” is one of the honor students in our class. She is very fond of acting and is quite active in dramatics. She often prepares short skits and performs them for her friends. After graduating this June, “Sue” plans to further her education in this field. We all wis h her the best of luck. Holden High School 1; High Honors 1, 2, 3, 4: Latin Club 3. 4: Drama Club 4; Monitor 4; French Club 3; Chemistry Club 4; Pep Squad 3; National Honor Society 3, 4. Paul tf illiam Peterson , Jr. His friends — they are many, his foes — are there any? “Pete” and his Ford have become an inseparable twosome. His sincere and cordial manner have made him many friends. May great success be his in college. Holden High School 1; Glee Club 1; Traveling Assembly Team 1: Intramurals 2; Senior Prom Committee 4. Carol Ann Petterson A friendly heart has many friends. “Petic” is a happy-go-lucky person who likes people and always has room in her heart for another friend. We know this attitude will make her successful in her work. Holden High School 1; Pep Squad 1, 2; Basketball. Refreshments 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Senior Prom Committee 4: Monitor 4; Honor Roll 4. Lois Pickett It ' s nice to be natural when your ' re naturally nice. Her pleasant smile and light airy conversation has made her well-liked by everyone. Always in the upper bracket of her class, her name is inseparable from the honor roll. Best of luck! Holden High School 1; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4: Pep Squad 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Intramural Club 3, 4; Chorus 4; Library Club 4. Roland Provost Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Roland is a friendly, carefree person and a good athlete. He especially excels in bowling. He studies hard and wants to be a draftsman after high school. Holden High School 1; Glee Club 1; Intramurals 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4. Leonard Prue Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing. Although he ’s new to us this year, ‘ Lenny” has found a place in our class. With his ambition and integrity we know he will succeed in whatever he chooses to do. Natick High School 1, 2, 3; Golf 2, 3; Honor Roll 2; Miami Edison 4; Wachusett 4; Monitor 4; Honor Roll 4. Georgiana Pruneau Variety may be the spice of life, but pooularity lasts longer. Her flirtatious personality and her winning smile are just some of Georgie ' s assets. Along with these goes her artistic ability. In school or out, she packs a lot of fun into a good time. Best of luck in the future. Notre Dame Academy (Worcester) 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Academy Staff 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3; Class Vice-President 1; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 1. 2: Christmas 1, 2; Talent Show 3; Pep Squad 3: Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Cabinet 3: Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Intramural Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Prom Committee 4; Monitor 4.