Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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Arlene Kardaseski, private secretary to Bob Howell, the sports promoter at Boston Garden, announces a match for the light-heavyweight title between Louis Rindone and Battling Bob Lukenf' Howell is also trying to arrange a world title wrestling match between The Hammer Bill Burns and Curly Al Moore for his outdoor arena in Mont- rose this summer. Barrie Irish, manager of Burns says, When Burns lands on Moore. Curly will straighten out. Shirley Horovitz and Mary Hawkes are secretaries in one of the largest department stores in Wakef1eld's new shopping world, James Santoro's Ready to Wear Clothing for young and old. Cynthia Bates, well-known retailer of New York and Hollywood, flew in to spend a week with Eileen MacLeod, renowned woman diplomat. Two nurses who have been very successful are Elaine Robinson and Frances Roeder. Elaine is an anaesthetist at the Deaconess Hospital, and Frances holds a high rank in the Army Nurse Corps. Dexter Wheeler, our mechanical engineer, is responsible for the modernistic styling of the new Cadillac. He announces the new 16 cylinder car will do 100 miles to a gallon. He says, however, the Cadillac owes its success to Bob Pottle who has sold more Cadillacs than all other cars on the road. Carol Crocker is now proprietor of a large ski resort in Maine. Maybe that accounts for the full house at the City Hospital down the street. Her ski instructor is Bud Layton. He has also gained favor for his hot tune, Skiing Down the Mountain with a Broken Leg. Shirley Bemister has taken a ten-day cruise to Bermuda on the Cutter Warren. Nancy Vorperian is now in business for herself, having perfected a new kissproof lipstick which she says works fine. Her company featured an essay contest a few weeks ago in which Carol Moff wrote the winning essay Why I Use Kissprooff' Pete Shellen- berger, salesmanager and head demonstrator for kissproof, says it is the most congenial work he ever had. Wilma Hall is now head research nurse at the Melrose Hospital. In her spare time she is trying to rind a cure for spring fever. Harlan Glcver is now an admiral in the Navy. He has just written a book entitled 'Seasickness and its Remedies. After the prom did any of you visit Bobby's Grille in Lynnfield? If so. you must have seen Joan English working as head waitress. Kathy Creedon is now employed by the Pepsodent Tooth Paste Co. Wherever you go, you'll see her grinning at you from the billboards. Have you seen the new Math teacher at W. H. S.? It's none other than our own Janet Miller, She is liked by all her students because she specializes in no homework. Audrey Kenney has just opened a new dancing school in New York. Associated with her is Alban Lobdell, well-known ballet dancer. Jayne Schwartz is now president of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Priscilla Burleigh and Agnes Edmands have joined the French Foreign Legion. Judy Anderson is a hit-taking Edgar Bergen's place with Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. Dot Dexter is starring in her own television show playing her Xylophone. Have you seen Guy Zaccone's picture in the upper station? He is the Marine on the poster that reads: Are you ready? Join the Marines. Jack Hopkins is now an accomplished violinist. He is making his iirst appearance in Carnegie Hall next month. Shirley Needham has just become the first woman librarian of Congress, and on the side she teaches English to foreign diplomats. Mal Curley is touring the country in a model T. Lois Windt is found tearing around in her stock car every Saturday night. During the week she teaches at Paul's Driving School. Franny DeVita has taken over Mary Haworth's place and is busily advising the lovelorn, ably assisted in these duties by Loretta Foglietta. Richard Fotino and Ray Girardin. co-owners of the new Shop for 'Tired Shoppers in Wakefield, are cruising on their yacht in the Mediterranean. Jo Daniels has just returned from nursing natives in Africa. She is feeling fine, and no one really notices the ring in her nose. Gale Anthony has written a book titled Tact, Its Advantages and Disadvantages. Fred Haynes is a world famous motorcycle rider. He is the only person known to ride a motorcycle around a corner with both wheels off the ground. On the same bill with him in the World's Fair at Greenwood is George Ux, the fearless lion tamer: Sebas- tian Tine. that Barnum and Bailey midget: and Bruce Nahigyan, a professional auto racing hero who is currently breaking 60 miles per hour in a cut down '49 Plymouth. Among our famous scientists is Walter Hogg. a great physio-chemist who discovered water fH,01 and the principle of gravity. Also there is that always-correct weatherman Donald Daley. After twenty years of research, Michael Ciccarelli and Edward P. Bruno. two of the world's greatest analytical chemists, are still trying to find out what is used in making pizza. Also in our review of scientists don't forget Bob Lefavour who has been traveling around the world selling his new invention, soleless shoes, to native populations. Bill Andrews is one of the headmen at General Electric. His problem for today is Should

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The first dance was the Majorettes' Warrior Feather Dance, and then on October 11 came the Cheerleaders' Dance arranged by Kathy Creedon and her squad. October 27 found us all at the football game at Walton Field where we drove our old enemy, Melrose, to her knees with a 27-13 victory. Waving my W. H. S. banner in :ne paw and a bag of confetti in the other, I meowed myself hoarse. That same evening we climaxed a perfect day with the Sports Club Hobo Party where we relaxed in our oldest clothes. The surging mumble heard throughout the halls the final week in October was merely the senior chorus preparing for rhetoricals. That week I scampered for shelter every time I saw one of my absent-minded classmates approaching. The hilarious comedy of high school life, OUR MISS BROOKS, was the choice for presentation on December 7 and 8. A crowded house greeted the players on both nights. Miss Brooks was portrayed by Eileen MacLeod and Ruth Granston. Also in December we saw FiFi Kent crowned queen of the Winter Carnival. Those Melrose High School judges pleased us all by their -choice. The election of the class book staff always gives us a sense of the fast approach of June and graduation. Donald Myers and Marilyn Curley were voted editors-in-chief. I was surprised when I learned that my picture had been chosen to appear on the cover. We felt sad when we received the news that Mr. Fulton was to retire in June. How- ever, when we heard of his little white house in the hills of Vermont, we quickly noted the address, and we are sure he will have many callers to remind him of the days at Wakefield High. February 16 all the talented seniors contributed to the famous annual talent show. Many were sure that the mysterious visitor in the audience-the one Wearing the dark glasses-was a talent scout from Hollywood. Finally came the memorable Senior Prom, the most colorful social event of the year. Today we are having our last fun together as a class. Perhaps we are a little sad simply because it is the endg but when we realize that here we have profited much and made friendships that will continue, we are happy for the opportunities Wakefield High School has given us. THE COMMI'I'TEE Ruth Granston Harland Glover Michael Ciccarelli Josephine Daniels Sponsor: Miss Ruth Conley - Class Prophecy It was a light, catty summer day. For at least two hours, the sun had shone so brightly into my delicate eyes that 1 could not see where I was going. I stumbled along, making my tedious way over what seemed to be a limitless expanse of muddy turf. Suddenly it happened! It came so fast that I was stunned from my whiskers to the tip of my perfumed tail. I had just come over a rise in the groundg and, putting my best paw forward, I let it drop. With my usual exuberance, I expected to find solid ground beneath my feet, but I did not. I fell forward with a jolt that tweaked my nose. Down, down I fell, and with equal suddenness I landed. Who put that thumb tack in my back pocket! Rising, I found the most amazing sight before my eyes. ..a broad city street, filled with booths, shops and delicatesens. The names on some of the store-fronts brought back old W. H. S. memories that tickled my toes with delight. The first person I met was: Francis Shea who greeted me as a long-lost friend. Hello, Surplus! Long time no see. Come up to my house, my friend, for a bowl of milk. I'll introduce you to the Mrs. and tell you about some of the old gang, who stroked your fur at W. H. S. in 19523' SURPLUS - As he chatted we walked along the street and whom should we meet in front of the Arena but Bernice White, who, after shaking hands, plunged into rem- iniscences. As we passed the new Wakefield Opera House, we just had to go in as Bernice told me Janet Maxfield was the new opera star there. After the performance, we went back stage to congratulate her. By then it was midnight and I was finally on my way to get that milk. At the door I met the Mrs. who said, My, Surplus, you are turning a little grey. Why. only yester- day I heard . . .

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we have atomic power in our automobiles? Another research problem on which he has worked is What has become of the Solar House? William McWhinnie is now building a bridge across the English Channel. William says, I see nothing fantastic in a bridge across the Atlantic. The hard part is to plan the gasoline stations. Alfred Foley, head coach at Notre Dame, has agreed to scrimmage his team against the mighty Wakefield eleven, coached by the former All-American from All-State, Ronnie fRuntJ Robbins. Elliot Robinson has just been cited for heroism in a poolroom fire. He risked his life to carry six pool tables to safety. William Santoro, owner of the establishment, re- warded Mr. Robinson by treating him to a game of eight-ball. David Mohla, Philip Low, and Ralph Harnden have found their way back to civiliza- tion after being lost while on a hunting expedition in the wilds of Lynnfield. Raymond Serrentino, the noted writer, has just finished a best seller, an autobiog- raphy, How to Be a Winner. Do you still like Robert Hayden now that he is our friendly income tax collector? In spite of Joan Wheaton's ambition to become a nurse, she is now a rocket ship techniciang and Ronald Brown is the supervisor of a bassoon factory. For career men there is Ronald Janes, a morning glory breeder, and Murray Young, our nation's ambassador to Lower Slobbovia. As for the entertainment world, we are more than well represented. On television no one ever misses Smilin' Donnie Myers, the master comedian. For after that dinner hour on Sunday when all feel lazy, watch Charles Hill, ballet prima donna, interpret the music of the greatest composer since Gershwin, George Walsh. Doug Morley is the leader of the most popular band in the land. Phil LoPresti and Arnold Salvati are his two most popular musicians: Phil plays the accordion and Arnold plays the guitar. Do you feel grouchy when you wake up? Then turn on the radio and listen to the soothing voice of Lessie Spinks. And at night you'll be serenaded by that ever-popular Lonesome Gal, Ginny Hewitt. Diane Crowell, superb pianist, stars on her own television show playing Chopsticks -with Fred Wilkins singing. Leonard Meuse should prove to be a good musician if he gets a new guitar. He and Jack Blanchard are to star as singing guitar players in western movies. Have you seen Lois Drady at the Met? She is a famous soprano. Henry Gregorio is a film actor who has a way with the ladies, especially in romantic scenes. Arthur Clapp, king of the cowboys, will appear in his latest western thriller with his wonder horse Bolt Action. Richard Colman, movie idol, has been rushed to the hospital with a bad case of writer's cramp contracted while signing autographs. Phil Shea, famous comedian and rival of Milton Berle, is preparing for his new pic- ture, At War With the Teachers. Norma VanDemark, Miss Atom Bomb, is busily dancing with Gene Kelly and turning down movie contracts. Pete Graham's latest hit is tilted An American in Greenwood. Shirley LeBlanc stars on television as the only girl who can twirl three batons at the same time. Good trick with only two hands. Diolinda Ponte is a dancing instructor for kiddies from the ages of two to four. Herbert Muse is currently in the big top as a strong-man weight-lifter. Nancy Overstreet's attempt to revive vaudeville is accomplished. She is featuring Dean Jacob who jumps from a 100 foot tower into a damp kleenex tissue. Audrey Towne is now a famous ballet dancer. She appears every Tuesday evening with Milton Berle. - Howie Swett, former Olympic skiing champ, is now a skiing instructor at Girls' State. Eugene Carrubba is star forward for the Celtics. Leo Spang, playing manager for the Boston Bruins, recently led his teammates tc several victories in the playoffs. Among Leo's players is Dave Red Bates who is ex- pected to win the Most Valuable Player Award. Neil Rayworth. said to be the top hot rod driver in the U. S., was recently arrested for assault and battery. He was caught choking his car. Charles Haggerty's high school days on the girls' basketball team has primed him tc become a professional. One of the top pros in the golf world is Bob Jeans. The new manager of the N. Y. Royals-Paul Beaver-has brought a new slogan intc the basketball world, Never Up, Never In. The St. Louis Cardinals has employed two former W. H. S. students. Stanley Rodberg: former batboy, is now manager, and John Stamegnaj former water boy for W. H. S Warriors, is now star pitcher. The lucky gym students at W. H. S. are being taught canasta by our classmate, Ellen Donaldson. ' Behind those dark rimmed glasses teaching at W. H. S. is Betty Kenney: for an extra curricular activity she is the truant officer.