Walpole High School - Royal Topper Yearbook (Walpole, MA)

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THE REVOLUTION OF '58 Let's all gather around as Martha Suomi gazes into her crystal ball to see what lies in store for us in the year 1978. We find ourselves on the ancient planet of Mars. Here we learn that Donald Ross, Eddie Mackie, and Peter Flaherty have been busy renovating an old palace, finally turning it over to King Kivi. We see him on his throne, with Duke Baranowski at his side. ln the center of the room the royal bubble dancers, Barbara Thorn, Judy Baker, Dottie Ceruti, and Lois Bowker are putting on a very enter- taining act. Among other performers we find Jackie Luippold waiting to do her ballet to the delightful music of Cathy Costello's guitar accompanied by Spencer Churchill. From down the hall suddenly comes the hilarious laughter of Janet Orlando. As we rush to see what has happened, we learn that Patsy Betro has announced her sixth engagement. The royal iewelers, Joyce Stone and Priscilla Glass, are looking for a new place to hide, for they know that she will again try to return the ring. Traveling on through the hall we come upon a huge doorp upon looking into the room we find servants Barbara Ellis and Beverly Johnson busy at the morning's baking while Lester Ceruti and Ken Sandahl quickly eat the left-over scraps of food. We are asked to bring some food to the workers of the royal press. We agree, and upon arriving at our destination we find company owner Leo Chambers and assistant Barbara Utorka interviewing playwright John Howard. They are all admiring the wonderful iob that Carol Munson is doing in John's latest play entitled Will Success Spoil Betsy Fitzpatrick? As we glance at the royal paper, we read that store manager Bob Mattson is in the hospital re- covering from a severe blow on the head. Judy Fisher accidentally hit him with a supersonic rolling pin, invented by Terry Sayers. Bobby is under the care of Nurse Aho and bodyguard Pudge La- Freniere, who have promised to watch over him carefully until he recovers. Among other hospital news, we learn about psychiatrist Prudy Bunker's recent difficulty in analyzing Pat Hogan's latest ailment. Reading oi., we also see the announcement of the long-awaited wedding of Steve and Betsy, per- formed by the Reverend Hutchins. Suddenly our crystal ball becomes very cloudy, and when the mist finally disappears, we find our- selves in the palace forest. Cupid lagatta has iust shot one of her arrows again. Unfortunately, how- ever, she has missed the target and hit a nearby tree. We see Ronnie Lestan desperately trying to nurse the poor tree back to health. A little farther on we come upon a contest being held to determine who should be Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf. After the elimination of Phil Breen and Dick Upton only a few con- testants are left, but iudges Richard French and Nancy Troiano are having a very difficult time. Helen Swanson and Gayle Yonker, the star critics, testify, and the results, without any doubt, leave Ruth Coughlin as Little Red Riding Hood and Scratch MacBride as The Big Bad Wolf. Among other activities in the forest, we learn of the meeting of the Official Cradle-Snatcher's Club. The officers of this non-profit organization are: President: Ronnie Ober, Vice President, Ronnie Famiglietti, Secretary, Kiki DeScuillo, and Treasurer, Maureen Kannally. These officers are trying desperately to persuade Phyllis Morse, an ex-member, to come back into the club. As the meeting is about to end, Anita Phillipps, another ex-member, arrives, late as usual. The silence of the forest is suddenly broken by many loud noises from above. Looking up, we see Anita DeSena, Doug Osborne, Phil Swanson, and Tom Terpstra engaged in a race with their new rocket-ships. Doug Browne looks on with envy as he sits in his broken down Wandering Woodpile. Mechanics Bobby Brown and Wilfred Sheehan standing by in case of accident.

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Jackie Luippold leaves her qualities of a good kid to Ellen Powers. Scratch MacBride leaves itching. Edward Mackie leaves his seat in math class empty. Sandra Manninen bequeaths her beautiful wardrobe to Nancy Farrar. Wayne Manty wills his sports ability to Peter Turco. Marilyn McNaught leaves her record-keeping books to Gayle Fitzpatrick. Calvin Morrison takes off, envied by all, in his brand new car. Phyllis Morse leaves her blonde hair to Carol O'Day. Carol Munson leaves Miss Newcomb to Chubby Kivi. William Newhall arrives to leave on time. Judith Nixon hands down her popularity to Diana Booth. Ronnie Ober leaves with that certain iunior as always. Gerald O'Conner hops out making with the laws. Edith O'Neil leaves her good nature to Debbie Dalton. Janet Orlando bequeaths her laughter to Joanne Burke. Douglas Osborne bestows his studiousness upon Jimmy Burke. David Osterhout leaves as the friendliest guy of '58. Anita Phillipps passes her athletic ability down to Ruth Sullivan. Judith Platukis leaves her love for teachers to Dolly Caputo. Debbie Read wills her good looks to Grace Yeiser. John Rooney leaves still trying to pass a U. S. history test. Donald Ross says good-bye gazing out the window. Kenneth Sandahl leaves by the skin of his teeth. .Lewis Sayers leaves Mr. Riley to anyone who dares accept the challenge. Sally Schreiter casts out her string of beaux to Lynne Murray. Wilfred Sheehan leaves his ivy to future Riley pupils. Joyce Stone leaves with her side kick, Donna Wells. Martha Suomi leaves her cool clothes to a warm kid. Helen Swanson bequeaths her bangs to Kitsy Hill. Philip Swanson and Thomas Terpstra leave the shop minus two nuts. Ronald Swanson passes on his quiet ways to Robin Ellis. Carole Taylor leaves her place on the library book shelf to Susan Keach. Jean Taylor bestows her smile upon Patti Wilkinsin. Barbara Thorn leaves her title of pin up to Sandra Simonelli. Nancy Troiano hurries to meet Bert outside the school doors. Richard Upton leaves his wavy hair to Marty Feeney. Barbara Utorka leaves her artistic ability to Kevin Hart Paul Verrochi hands down his remarks to Jack Silvernail Joan Waseleski leaves her office iob to Sandra Mclvor Gordan White leaves as his sister did, in the Blue Goose Gayle Yonker leaves rounding third and heading home for Tommy Leonora Vitkauskas departs as our newest edition. X A We, the undersigned, being completely insane, stamp the Royal Seal of approval on this will. . 'J Carol Zaccardi leaves her peppiness to Judy Kelter. FUZZDUCK FJNNCGAN Uywwbwwuvmfusf ' ' 2

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1- -I-lg When all is calm again, we come to an opening in the forest. Now we can see the huge debtors' prison to which Jerry O'Connor has been confined for some time. He lost all his money gambling outside the library at good old W.H.S. Because of Jerry's mistakes, Calvin Morrison is now a very rich man. Beside the prison we see another building with a huge sign on the door which says, Quarantine Looking in the window, we see Ken Eklund, Wayne Manty, and Bill Allan, all suffering from a severe case of hungryitis! Nurses Kathy Dillon, Lolly Chase, and Nancy Forssell attempt to cure these un- fortunate victims. Around the corner in the little red schoolhouse, Donald Brooks, the beloved history teacher, is trying to tutor some of his graduates. Among them are Bebe Durning and Judy Forrest, calmly awaiting the arrival of Bill Newhall. In the adioining biology lab room, we find teacher Alice Kerr sitting at her desk reading a book entitled The Problems of John Gately written by Carole Taylor. ln one corner we see the Collins and Grant twins discussing the advantages of being twins. ln another corner Donnie Albert is busily reviewing some figures. It seems that Dave Coburn and Norman DeSalvo concocted a growing powder and tried it on David Groll. Donnie is desperately trying to find a way of shrinking him back to normal size. The class here is awaiting the arrival of the famous scientist Gordon White who is to give a talk on the effects of gum chewing on Sandy Lans and Judy Farris. There is a sudden loud knock on the door, and in walks the ianitor, Jean Taylor, to tidy up the room. Lunch time finally rolls around, and we follow the crowd to the Headd-In Diner, owned and operated by Jim Headd, where Marilyn Barnes is now employed. As we drop a coin into the iuke-box, we hear the harmonizing voices of Brad Cole and Dick Benkavich rocking to the latest hit tune, Skinny Little Ginny, dedicated to Carol Zaccardi. Carl Leavitt and Jackie Hemmer suddenly burst through the doors looking very troubled. They are anxiously discussing the possibilities of becoming bold in their old age. Meanwhile, across the street, Edie O'Neil is trying to buy a fishing rod to start herself in business in a fish market. This is much against the will of Betty Cobb, Beth Delaney, and Louise Birkbeck, who think it would be most interesting if she started a home for wandering paramecia. On the sidewalk, Judie Platukis and Lana Lucas are running a contest to see who can count the most cigarette filters. Lee Vitauskas has been earning a very successful living selling them their cigarettes. Rounding the next corner, we come upon Verrochi's Hide-Away. The doormen, Ronnie Hurd and Earle Brown, stand looking over the passersby. From within we hear Sandy Giandomenico, accompanied by the trio of Donnie Farris, Pete Carleton, and Dave Osterhout, singing Let Me.Go, Lovers. And there in a dark secluded comer are Sally Schreiter and Judy Nixon, quarreling as usual. Suddenly we hear a warning siren from the near-by palace rocket station. We hop into Richard Jenning's car and soon arrive on the scene. An enormous five-stage rocket, recently invented by Bob Johnson, is almost ready to leave for Saturn. Margie Boyden is heading an exploring expedition to find out if Saturn would be a suitable place for the surplus of Walpole High School decendants to migrate. In her crew are Marilyn McNaught, Polly Kelley, Patty Dentino, and Priscilla Kelter. While they are there they will also look for the missing Peter Daly. Jim D'Entremont, John Rooney, and Ron Swanson will pilot the royal missile, with stewardesses Sandy Manninen and Debbie Read taking good care of the passengers. Fifteen minutes to go! Carol Lamonica, Joan Waseleski, and Donna Wells hurriedly help the passengers into their pressure suits while Kay Jordan and Maureen Kenney serve them some energy- packed meal-in-one pills. All safety belts fastened? Five, four, three, two, one-Fire! and in a burst of flame the blue and white rocket disappears into the depths of our crystal ball, Joan Drake's white ...sf 6225123 .... handkerchief waving after it. U ......... i l 11 X 4 .- ' 1 l ' :H- , C .fs J' M ,A 'A -.gd ld 1 ., ,Ang I I -MQ' 1 ff 1 L R 1 . X y 1 1