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

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SHIRLEY IRENE ARLIN Who can be wise, amazed, temperate and furious, loyal, and neutral in a moment? Shirl ' s bubbling personality is well known to all of us. She ' s just full of that zest for life. Always cheerful, generous, and interested in everything, she makes a wonderful companion. Her acting ability is a great asset to our class. We wish her the best of luck in a teaching career. Bank Teller 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Christmas Play 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Honor Roll 1, 4; Intramural Club 2, 3; Junior Play Cast 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Monitor 4; Pep Squad 2; Romanum Forum 2;’Senior Play Cast 4; Senior Prom Committee 4; Thespian Society 4; Willard Club 3, 4, (Historian) 4; Yearbook Staff 4. JEAN ALICE BACKSTROM A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse! Jean ' s favorite pastime is reading books on animals and riding horses. She is a pleasant girl with a quiet friendly manner and we wish her the best of luck in the future. Honor Roll 1; Senior Play 4; Future Homemakers of America 4. STEWART OTIS BAILEY A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the best of men. Stew is a carefree and fun-loving senior. His wit and friendliness have won him a score of friends during these four short years. With a twinkling bit of devil in his eyes and a cheery laugh, he makes lasting friends. Football 1, 2, 3; Intramural Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monitor 4; Track 2; Varsity Club 3, 4. ROBERT WILLIAM BARR JR. Reason is not measured by size or by height, but by principle. Bob is small of stature and yet is one of the biggest assets to the Senior Class. He ' s of invaluable assistance on the gridiron and handles his assignments as only Bob Barr could. In his sophomore and junior years. Bob was manager of the baseball team and undoubtedly helped the Mountaineers ' ' to a proud record. We needn ' t fear for the wildlife in the forests much longer for Bob intends to go into wildlife management. He will certainly make an important place for himself there. Baseball Manager 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Gym Leader Corps 2, 3, 4; Intramural Club 2, 3, 4; Monitor 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. ROBERT BRUCE BAXTER To live long, it is necessary to live slowly. Tall, dark, and handsome—that ' s Bob Baxter. He ' s the kind of person that every class needs. Bob ' s helpful and yet he ' s often so quiet that you don ' t realize he ' s around. Mountain climbing seems to be his most interesting hobby, and then boating and skating. Bob intends to go to a junior college and later on become a pilot in the Navy. Lots of luck, Bob. Intramural Football 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. CHARLES FRANCIS BELANGER Silence is more eloquent than words. Chuck is a person who would be an asset to any class. He ' s so quiet that you never know he ' s around, but he ' s always there when you need him. His ability to solve math problems is astounding. Aviation and weather stand out as the most important of his manv hobbies. Chuck intends to go to a technical college, and we all know he will succeed at anything he attempts in the field of science. Audio Visual 2; Class Cabinet 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Football Manager 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Intramural Club 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Football 2, 3; Intramural Volleyball 3. RALPH HILDING ANDERSON JR. Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Cabinet 4. Nobody would suppose it, but I am naturally bashful. ways have won him many friends, and should do so in the future. If to Sals . He is always ready to lend a helping hand. He not only • is also good at handling animals. We wish him the best of every-

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David Stewart . Vice President Lois Parker . S ecretary Dorothy Mayo. ..Treasurer James Cunningham . President

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KATHLEEN ANN BELLROSE Her ways are those of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Kathy is the pert little miss who is everyone ' s friend. She has been a great asset to the majorette squad and a very reliable member of the class. She enjoys sports and likes to dance. The State Mutual Life Assurance Company will surely welcome her. Intramural Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Majorettes 3, 4; Monitor 3; Pep Squad 2; Senior Play 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. LINDA JANE BENSON There is nothing in the world so contagious as laughter. Benny , witty and vivacious, makes her own fun wherever she goes. One of Linda ' s hobbies is her great love of horses. We know whatever paths Linda ' s future leads her to, there will be smiles along the way. Linda ' s patients will recuperate fast under her care. Biology Club (secretary) 4; Intramural Club 1, 2, 4; Pep Squad 2; Senior Play Production 4; Ski Club 3, 4. CAROLYN JEAN BERGLUND A little work, a little play, a cheery word, a bright good day. If there ' s anyone who is willing to do her part in work or play, it ' s Carolyn. No matter what the task, it is never considered overpowering to her. Because of this she is bound to succeed in the future. State Mutual Life Assurance Company will be gaining an excellent worker when she joins their staff next year. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo Staff 4 (Art Editor); Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Club 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Squad 2; Senior Play 4; Senior Prom Committee 4; Ski Club 4; Willard Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4. JOYCE MARIE BLAIR Quiet by nature, yet fun-loving, too. Although Joycie is one of the quieter members of the class, her many friends know her better. We find her always willing to do anything for others. Her cheerfulness will carry her through life with success and happiness. Joyce plans to go to commercial college in the future. Pep Squad 2; Senior Prom Committee 4. HELEN MAE BLONDIN A cheerful disposition is a gift of the gods. Helen ' s ready smile and warm spirit are always available and somehow they always seem to cheer one up. Her congeniality and willingness to help others make her a wonderful pal. And oh! Those big blue eyes! We know that Helen will be a success at whatever she chooses to do. Bret Harte Jr. High (California); Washington Union High School (California); Oakland High School (California); Chorus 2, 3, 4; Folk Dancing 1; French Club 3; Girls ' League 1; Glee Club 3, 4; Photography Club 4; Referee Club 1; Selected Vocal 3; Vaudeville Show 3. ROGER WALTER BOHN What care I when I can rest, kill time and take life at its best. Roger has sometimes been referred to as the Mad Electrician for his home is full of electrical gadgets that are hooked up to a central switchboard in h : s room. We will all remember the excellent job he has done as bass drummer in the Band. Roger plans to attend a four year technical school and later work in an engineering firm. We wish him the best of luck, knowing that if past performances foretell the future, Roger will succeed at all that he does. Audio Visual 4; Band 3, 4; French Club 2; Junior Band 3; Intramural Football 4; Photography Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4. ANN REGINA BLANCHE BOISVERT Our chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do what we can. Ann is truly a believer in the saying, Quietness is a virtue, for seldom is she talkative. Her industry and efficiency have been evident to all and her prospects for success are equally evident. Chorus 1, 2; Biology Club 2, 3; Future Homemakers of America 4. CAROL STELLA BOISVERT How happy the life unembarrassed by the cares of business! Lucky is her middle name. Everything she attempts to do seems to come out for her benefit. Friends she has many; worries she has few. We wish her more luck if that ' s possible. Senior Play Committee 4. 13