Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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Contents Faculty and Administration . . 5 Dedication . . 6 Activities . . I7 Highlights . . 37 Sports. . 47 Candids . . 63 Graduates . . 75 A Memorial Tribute . . 76 Popularity Poll . . H3 Sponsors . . . H5 Acknowledgments . 152 -4-

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Foreword t the first meeting of the yearbook staff back in September, the prevailing attitude of the editors was one of consternation. We were faced with the difficult task of analyzing school life and compiling a book about it. We had many discussions concerning possible theme ideas, but none seemed to satisfy the majority. At last we realized that we could write best about what we knew best. Thus. we decided that our theme would be school life itself and our observations of it and our feelings about it. The editors wanted this presentation to capture in words and pictures the spirit, the people, and the experiences of our years in high school. In our yearbook, we avoided the extreme, but strove for variety by com- bining humor that would not be offensive la ticklish taskl, abstract designs that would not be radical, and animated layouts that would not be inordinate. We compiled each section with an eye to the future, for herein lies the value of a yearbook. If at a future reunion, we can look at a picture and say with a fleeting air of nostalgia, Remember him ? Was that twenty years ago'?,,, then our assignment will have been accomplished, for we will have captured some unforgettable moments of high school life. We tried to recreate the sports events, the activities, the dances, and the classes - all of which combine to make high school the life it is. In short, we attempted to compress into this book three years of toil, tears, and triumphs. This book represents the combined efforts of many people. It is the sincere hope of the editors that they have fulfilled their mission by producing a book that represents the Class of '61 and serves as a reminder of bygone days to be relived in words and pictures.

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c wish to express our appreciation to Nlr. Harry and his staff for thc fine way that they conduct our school affairs, Our school years have lu-cn made much happier through the efforts of our administration. Our administrators have not only performed all the standard administrative duties. hut also have been willing to provide assistance whenever needed to students and faculty. The attitude of our administration contributes greatly to the friendly atmosphere at Wake- field High School. A word which represents learning, guid- ance. friendship. and example is tcachcr. Uur teachers. thc faculty of WHS, embody all these things. Although we are just now em- barking on experiences outside of high school, we know that we have been well-prepared in a wide variety of subjects that might range from Shop with Mr. Pepe to French Ill with Miss Cowing. Our teachers help us find our goals in life and how to attain those goals. I They give freely and willingly of their time and energy to sponsor clubs, train aspiring athletes, and otherwise encourage us to enjoy and benefit from our school life. .lust as a child is taught to walk through example, we are taught to learn through ex- ample, An enthusiastic, interested teacher will communicate his enthusiasm and interest to his students. We profit from just knowing the genuine interest and dedication of a Coach Tighe and a Miss Caswell. In following years some of our most dis- tinct and valued memories will be of our teachers. 8 -5- ft -4 U H I Q 4 f l i t 1 Y tra g