Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1953 volume:

T H E WKLL1SLEYAH 19 5 1 WELLESLEY HIGH SCHOOL Wellesley Massachusetts CONTENTS (Vinter Boys’ Basketball 32-33 Junior Prom 34-35 Chameleons 36 Bradford 37 Senior Play 38-39 Girls’ Basketball 40 Wrestling 41 Hockey 42-43 Dedication 3 Fall Administration 6- 7 Faculty 8- 9 Sophomore Class 10-11 Junior Class 12-15 Icebreaker and Football Dance 16-17 Field Hockey 18 Cross Country 19 Student Council 20 Assembly Committee 21 Twirlers, Cheerleaders, and Band 22-23 Football 24-27 Devotionals Committee 28 Showcase and Bulletin Board Committees 29 Spring Baseball . 46-47 Orchestra ..... 48 Service Club 49 Tennis and Golf ... 50-51 Softball 52 Track .:. 53 Vocal Groups ... 54-55 Wellesleyan ... 56 National Honor Society ..... 57 Faculty Candids ... ... 58-59 Senior Council 62 Senior Class Officers 63 Superlatives 64-65 Seniors 66-85 Sponsors 86-87 Wellesleyan Staff .88 In appreciation for the guidance, im- derstanding, and friendship which have been given to us during our high school years, we, the Class of 1953, dedicate this, our WELLESLEY AN, to the faculty, with the hope that we may be able to fulfill the ideals which have been set before us. our administration welcomed us , In the years to come may the pages of this Year¬ book bring back memories of your high school years. For each of you there have been triumphs and de¬ feats, hopes and fears, joys and heartaches; but through it all, your parents and your teachers have tried their best to guide you in the right direction. Together, during these years, we have laid a founda¬ tion on which we hope you will continue to build. May you live each day with humility, kindness, and understanding. In this approach lie peace and security for you and for all mankind. -T- PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE 7 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DEAN OF GIRLS Social Studies Department Raymond B. Chapman Bates College, B.S., M.A. and our teachers ivere on hand to put us to ivork. Language Department James Etmekjian Harvard, B.A., M.A. John N. Goodridge Haverford, B.A. Colum¬ bia, M.A. William T. Stimson Clark University, Univer¬ sity of Heidelberg, B.A. Harvard, M.A. Harold E. Goodnough Bridgewater Teachers’ College, B.S.Ed. May E. Milliken Radcliffe College, B.A. Boston University, M.Ed. Harvard, M.A. Science Department Edward H. Herlin George F. Kerivan William Stergios Tufts College, B.S.E. Boston College, B.S. Bos- Franklin and Marshall, ton University, M.Ed. B.S. Brown, M.S. Business Department Ernest F. Upham Bates College, B.A. Bos¬ ton University, M.Ed. Catherine M. Dennen Dorothy M. Guild Florence McGilvray Salem State Teachers’ Boston University, B.S.S., Salem State Teachers’ College, B.S.Ed. M.Ed. College, B.S. English Department Mathematics Department Elmore D. Lundgren Jasper R. Moulton Boston University, B.S. Harvard, B.A., M.Ed. Harvard, M.A. Fine Arts Department Raymond E. Leach Will C. Riggs Salvatore W. Simone Boston University. Pottsdam State Teachers’ Massachusetts School of College. Boston Univer- Art, B.S.E. sity, M. in Mus. Ed. Practical Arts Department Dorothy W. McIntyre Milton Economos Helen Anne Walton Truro Normal College. Norcross-Stratton. Boston University, B.S.E. Acadia University, B.A. Physical Education Department Philip E. Davis Eleanor D. Copley Harold E. Hines Dennison University, Boston University, B.S. Boston University, B.S. B.A. Ohio State Univer- Ed. sity, M.A. Alice J. Macomber Pembroke College, Ph.B. Wilbury A. Crockett University of Maine, B.A. University of Connecti¬ cut, M.A. Dora E. Palmer Radcliffe College, B.A. Boston University, M.Ed. James T. Lape Mount Union College, B.A. Waterbury College, M.A. Harvard, M.A. in Teaching. Peter J. Certuse Brown, B.A. There were some new faces in evidence , First Row: A. Quimby, D. Grandy, M. Labadini, S. Shanklin, A. Hutton, C. Kingsley, J. Hoag, M. Primevara, N. Hattox, R. Ralli, B. Rooney, M. Hornsey, J. Rogers, M. Gilmore. Second Row: R. Ham, D. Scott, H. Schmidt, W. Luby, F. Giovanella, C. Hansford, E. John¬ son, MV Rice, B. Johnson, J. Gleason, P. Howe, E. Lindholm, K. Preuss, S. Kellegrew, K. Reagan, S. Peters, P. Hickey, ,P. Sawin, E. Kenerson, J. Horner, W. Priest. Third Row: A. Giovanella, B. Slaman, P. Read, R. Sardinia, P. Shea, F. Mutrie, R. Loring, J. SanMartino, G. Kemp, C. Porter, P. Ramsey, P. Lovewell, J. Hill, W. Shaw, C. Smith, H. Shively, J. Richardson, D. Schofield, A. Lewis, J. Shaw. First Row: L. Crump, P. Carr, B. DiGiacomantonio, J. Cousens, Albert Giovanella S. Chase, D. Alden. Second Row: G. Auld, M. J. Arsenault, R. Cooney, P. Cass, P. PRESIDENT Ayres, M. Christie, D. Scott, K. Disbrow. Third Row: F. Arens, F. Campbell, R. Cahill, R. Cornell, B. Colburn, S. Alexander, W. Campbell. Fourth Row: R. Donelli, B. Clark, K. Campbell, W. Anderson, S. DeFazio, R. Coralian. Fifth Row: D. Chase, F. Collari, B. Bailey, C. Arsenault, E. Cronin, R. Dale, J. Donahue. Sally Meiklejohn VICE-PRESIDENT 10 First Row: J. MacDonald, B. Wegner, B. White, B. O’Duggan, J. Ouellet, L. Morse, C. West, M. Wading, J. Uttaro, H. Steele, M. Morse, F. Perry, A. Wait, B. Wells, M. Willey, J. Woods, J. Moricola. Second Row: W. Walker, M. Perkins, B. Thomas, G. Sullivan, A. Witheral, W. Walsh, S. Meiklejohn, P. Morris, O. Stanley, N. Thornton, S. Mosher, J. Zerga, C. Montarelli, M. Madden, D. Oakes, E. Spangler, J. Mackenzie, M. McCullough, C. McSweeney, C. Oakes, B. Vose, M. Young, V. Nicolo. Third Row: R. Walker, P. Mead, D. Wagstaff, D. Woodley, L. Mahan, C. Maccini, J. McTigue, S. Speed, B. Sturtevant, P. McFarlin, J. Perry, G. Martens, A. Marchetti, F. McGuinness, D. Williams, R. Switzler, R. Wisewell, B. Miller, D. McCracken, J. Van Epps, J. Miller. Katharine Reagan SECRETARY Cynthia West first Row: P. Banks, A. Fox, J. Bjorn, C. Fletcher, B. Bernier. TREASURER Second Row: B. Botsford, S. Brisko, M. Bartlett, V. Biladeau, E. Colvin. Third Row: M. Flood, J. Elden, S. Berry, V. Edson, S. Bertel- sen, B. Blunt. Fourth Row: J. Balboni, H. Evans, R. Ferdenzi, W. Fearnside, A. Frederick, W. Bell, D. Enroth. Fifth Row: B. Gardner, B. Bemis, Q. Butler, P. Burrel, D. Burton, E. Boehne. Sixth Row: H. Fitts, J. Gallerani, P. Earle, D. Freeland, G. Gallagher, B. Burrill, M. Gardler. and some familiar faces , too ROOM 101 First Row: B. Ayres, S. Barber, J. Calder, D. Buettel, M. Andress, J. Carl, N. Boyajian, D. Battaglia, L. Chapman. Second Row: E. Adams, B. Blaksley, R. Benjamin, F. Bourque, D. Campbell, L. Brynild, W. Acly, A. Akeson, J. Cushing, B. Bris. Third Row: K. Bowker, j. Alden, D. Chapin, R. Baker, M. Balboni, K. Burke, J. Baldini, J. Campana. 12 ROOM 103 First Row: C. Christie, H. Chisholm, S. DiLucci, V. Dowd, E. Evans, J. Dudley, R. M. DiMaggio, J. Dick, P. Dunn. Second Row: J. Ellison, M. DeFazio, K. Edgerton, G. Dischino, D. Daly, F. Cunnings, R. Dimon, E. Drysdale, J. Churchill, T. Dolan, D. Crockford. Third Row: C. Dozois, P. Doran, R. Fitzpatrick, R. Elmer, J. Foss, S. Dresser, R. Clark, T. Cochran, J. Fay, W. Collins, P. Dias. ROOM 207 First Row: G. Goulding, J. Jerger, M. Juliani, C. Giovanella, J. Henry, M. Hopkins, M. Irish, B. Jacobsen, C. Garron. Second Row: C. Kelleher, W. Hartwell, D. Kent, S. Gilman, E. Keating, D. Goodnough, J. Hughes, J. Jolly, E. Kelleher. Third Row: F. Grayson, R. Hughes, G. Jackson, V. Godlesky, P. Johnston, J. Heath, W. Frazier, P. Jennings, W. Haggard. 13 1954 ROOM 307 First Row: J. Lane, R. Lupo, M. Kilmain, A. Lawson, P. Magennis, E. Leyon, M. Maguire, D. Lodi, E. Lane. Second Row: W. Lowman, R. Leyon, H. Laidlaw, D. MacLeod, A. Koelbel, M. Koppen, M. MacKenzie, D. Ludlam, R. Lyman. Third Row: W. Kilmain, D. Lattanzi, R. Marchand, B. Larsson, E. Leroux, P. Leahy, E. Madden, R. Luby, D. Kerivan. ROOM 311 First Row: A. Muelltr, A. Montopoli, J. Marchetti, N. Moore, J. Marshall, B. Norton, B. McCartney, V. May, B. Ouellet. Second Row: F. McFarlane, D. Morse, A. Montanari, B. Nickerson, D. Montague, R. Nel¬ son, J. Onthank, E. McBurney. Third Row: R. Murray, J. Morris, F. McIntyre, S. Nichols, J. Moseley, R. Marscher, R. McKown, A. Nichols, W. McLea. 14 1954 ROOM 313 First Row: D. Potier, L. Rose, C. Rogers, M. Peterson, D. Parker, G. Perry, F. Shulz, A. Richardson, R. Sadler. Second Row: D. Spence, R. Ross, W. Schofield, J. Scheufele, P. Reynolds, R. Peterson, P. Quirin. Third Row: A. Peterson, H. Paltrineri, B. Paltrineri, J. Simpson, L. Seyfarth, J. Payne, W. Scammon, H. Santospago. ROOM 314 First Row: A. Temple, J. Zorigian, C. Wilde, J. Stephen, M. Thornton, J. Thompson, M. Woodruff, D. Winnier, B. Tracy. Second Row: M. Wegerdt, J. Willard, J. Steeves, L. Tiberi, R. Stevens, R. Zaruba, M. Starr, S. Willey, J. Tapley. Third Row: W. White, C. Stahleker, W. Trites, W. Webster, P. Wells, J. Whitman, R. Steeves, R. Turner, D. Walker. 15 D� FOOTBALL DANCE L r Bl lILl wTv Txfwjp ? 7m rkm With the brisk weather came held hockey Can we ever forget the wonderful times we’ve had these past three years on the hockey field! Competition there is high. Yearly, sixty girls compete for the thirty openings on varsity and junior varsity squads. Some reach their goal only in their senior year. With a schedule of ten interscholastic games, bus trips to and fro are one of the highlights of the season. We will never forget the singing and cheering on these trips. Win, draw, or lose, it was fun all the way. There was never any let-down of morale. When the next game came up, the girls were in there fighting just the same. This year, the team made the majority of wins at the end of the season. Perhaps the high spot was the win over Walpole, undefeated by any team for six years. Wellesley was one of the two teams to overcome Walpole this year. Furthermore, we took two games from our arch-rival, Needham. Senio rs on the team contributed to all the victories by providing a strong defensive backfield, composed of Linda Gorham, captain, Margaret Stanley, Valerie Scheufele, and Beverly Greco. Just as helpful in the line were Sheila Sullivan and Betty Keating. Though the seniors leave, underclass veterans remain to brighten the prospects for 1953’54. FIELD HOCKEY First Row: B. Ouellet, E. Leyon, L. Gorham, F. Schultz, E. Keating. Second Row: B. McCartney, M. Woodruff, R. DiMaggio, S. Gilman, M. Stanley, V. Schefule, M. Peterson, P. Hopkins, B. Greco, S. Sullivan. and cross country CROSS COUNTRY First Row: M. McCracken, D. Walker, D. Chapin. R. Hogarty, W. Botsford. Second Row: Mr. Chapman, E. Kenerson, W. Priest, H. Laidlaw, P. Earl, P. Read, E. Boehne, H. Gross. Missing from picture: R. MacKay. The cross country team had an excellent season this year. They won six of their dual meets and lost three, two of these being lost by only one point. The leading scorers were Chapin, Hogarty, Botsford, MacKay, Walker, Kenerson, and McCracken. Captain Dave Chapin broke two course records and led the team, scoring in every meet. One of the records established was on Wesleyan’s own course, Chapin’s new time being 14 minutes, 2.5 seconds, lowering the old record by 10 seconds. The team came through strongly in the three most important races of the season. In the Divisional Meet in Winchester, Wellesley took second in a field of seven teams. Chapin placed second individually, the other top men for Wellesley being Botsford, MacKay, Walker, and Hogarty. In the Middlesex League Meet at Tufts, in a field of fifteen teams, Wellesley was third. Chapin, Hogarty, MacKay, Botsford, and Kenerson finished in that order for Wellesley. In the State Meet, Wellesley placed second in the twenty-team Class D Division. The top five Wellesley runners were those consistent scorers, Chapin, Hogarty, MacKay, Botsford, and McCracken. Although the team will lose two excellent runners in Hogarty and MacKay, seven letter men are returning, and the squad should be powerful and experienced enough in 1953 to improve its already fine record. 19 Early in the year , we elected our representatives STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: A. Hutton, J. Eastburn, P. Adams, R. Severson, C. Brickett, J. Merrill, R. Lupo. Second Row: A. Giovanella, P. Ayres, B. Keating, C. West, M. Peterson, A. Petersen, R. Lutz, J. Campbell, M. L. Blakesley. P. Read, S. Meiklejohn, W. Wegerd t, D. Oakes, N. Lutz. Third Row: K. Campbell, B. Arrington, R. Sw-eeney, J. Besret, E. Madden, D. Freeland, P. Johnston, J. Foss, R. McKown, F. Bourque, A. Akeson, H. Shively, J. Hoag. The Student Council has always worked with boundless energy and know-how. This year, under the able leadership of its President, Bob Severson, and its adviser, Miss Bronson, the Council set to work sponsoring the Season Ticket Drive, direct¬ ing the Sophomore Icebreaker, and aiding in the election of the class officers. The Student Council has participated in the Division, State, and National Associations of Student Councils. Bob Severson was elected the Eastern Divisional Representative to the National Conference; JoAnne Eastburn, the Secretary of the Eastern Divi¬ sion; both were outstanding representatives for the school. Because of its recognized capabilities, the Student Council was chosen to meet with Council members from Needham in order to better relations between the two schools through closer acquaintance. An unprecedented venture, the joint meeting did much to effect harmony between the rival schools. The Council has supervised such drives as the Red Feather and the March of Dimes, and has written the High School Highlights” in the Townsman ; the Student Council has been represented on the P.T.S.A. Advisory Council of the Community Council. Such worthwhile activities create a close relationship between the town and the school. Conference at Winchester 20 Presentation of colors and assured ourselves of iveil-planned assemblies . The assembly period each Friday was something to look forward to; thanks to the fine work of the Assembly Committee and those taking part in the programs, it was never disappointing. This year the Committee chose as its chairman, Sue Gordon, who has worked with Miss Walton and the members of the Committee to produce a broad variety of assem¬ blies. There have been serious programs such as the vocational help panels of Mr. Darling and moving dramas such as the impressive United Nations program. The Chameleons have presented several exceptional pUys; they have also sponsored outside features; it was surely fascinating to watch Mr. Rodman experiment with that make-up of his. The Chorus presented the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas pro¬ grams, both of high quality. Occasionally, the Assembly Committee turned the period over to private groups, independent of school sponsorship. One of the most memorable assemblies produced by independent groups was per¬ haps that offered by the Melody Makers, a student band which performed much to the enjoyment of the audience. As every year, a special feature was the assembly devoted to the Na¬ tional Honor Society. Another traditional program was the Award Assembly, at which many prizes were given out: athletic jackets and trophies, the Har¬ vard Book, the Wellesley Awards, and the Spanish Award. The Assembly Committee has done an outstanding job, not only in presenting fine assemblies, but also in bringing together all the organizations and groups of the school to give them an opportunity to display their achievements before the entire school. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE First Row: J. Grandy, A. Temple, S. Crowley, J. Cass, T. Brossi, E. Olmstead, B. Greco, J. Jerger, B. Moir, M. Collina, M. Lee. Second Row: R. Leyon, E. Adams, M. Wegerdt, B. Norton, J. Stephen, L. Robinson, D. Garvin, L. Doran, N. Richardson, J. Pierce, N. Solari, L. Gorham, G. Perry, G. Carle, M. Hopkins, M. Thornton, J. Besret. Third Row: D. Grandy, L. Tedoldi, D. Goodnough, J. Walker, E. Keating, P. Smith, B. L. Blakesley, M. Peterson, S. Willey, E. Drysdale, M. Starr, B. Gibbs, S. Smith, J. Willard, L. Manning, J. Eastburn, R. Collari, B. A. Keating, C. Dickie, D. Moore, W. Bigelow. Fourth Row: F. Sanders, C. Arsenault, S. Sullivan, S. Stover, J. Street, S. Gordon, A. Merrill, L. Dean, D. Winnier, N. Boyajian, E. McBurney, V. Cristoforo, F. Dischino, M. Gleason, J. Reid, J. Gallerani, B. McCartney, N. Lutz, M. Juliani, S. Shanklin. At the games , the team ivasn’t the only attraction CHEERLEADERS First Row: E. Spangler, A. Randall, B. Adams, R. Lupo, C. Brickett, A. O’Neil, K. Bowker, J. Marchetti, O. Stanley. TWIRLERS First Row: N. Lutz, A. Merrill, E. Smicer, C. Street, B. Tracy. Second Row: J. Merrill, S. Meiklejohn, E. McBurney, A. Koelbel, A. Battaglia, N. Richard¬ son, S. Stover, D. Goodnough, J. Pierce, F. Dischino, J. Gallerani. Down the field marched the gaily dressed members of the band, their red capes snapping briskly in the cold air. Their jaunty rhythm was matched by the high-stepping twirlers, whose silver batons flashed up, down, and around with never a missed beat. On the sidelines, nine forms in white and red cheered enthusiastically, suc¬ cessful in their attempt to stimulate the excitement of the crowd. A swarm of banners waved to and fro, proclaiming their owners’ allegiance. Coat collars were turned up to ears; breaths were white on the crisp air as songs and cheers were sounded; feet were pounded on the stands in step with the exhilarating marches of the band. All this a background for an undefeated team! SCHOOL BAND I 1 - «« r n 1 1 v V BAND First Row: D. Battaglia, S. Stover, J. Merrill, J. Gallerani. Second Row: J. Clifton, R. Morse, S. Airems, R. Adams, R. McCoy, P. Richardson, J. Clemence, J. Reizberg, J. McCullough, H. Darlington, D. Bouer, P. Sawin. Third Row: D. Crockford, M. McCracken, D. Burton, D. Montague, R. Ditano, T. Bailey, D. Walker, W. Gould, C. McSweeney, D. Spence, W. Fernside. Fourth Row: R. McCardle, M. DeFazio ; H. Shively, H. Gale, L. Seyfarth, P. Jennings, J. Henry, R. Loring, J. Nichols, E. Levon, L. Morse. Fifth Row: R. Benjamin, D. Lecount, J. Lyman, R. Coralian, R. Steeves, C. Porter, J. Steeves, W. Lube, D. Morse. 23 We cheered as the Red Raiders rolled undefeated to the end of a thrilling season! FOOTBALL First Row: Coach Gubellini, R. Kilmain, G. Ramsland, R. Sweeney, R. Gallerani, E. Primevara, R. Cremoni, R. Severson, E. Waldron, A. Giovanella, R. Woods. Second Row: P. Wilde, J. Sanderson, M. Balboni, K. Keefe, B. Arrington, P. Johnston, J. McTigue, J. Campbell, R. Peterson, R. Sadler. Third Row: Coach Hines, P. Adams, R. Elmer, P. Cooke, W. Shaw, P. Zigler, J. Corbett, R. Lutz, B. Baughman, F. Bourque, Coach Kerivan. COACHES Mr. Kerivan — Mr. Gubellini CO-CAPTAINS Cremoni and Primevara As the afternoons of September grew shorter, the football team, in their nondescript practice uniforms, were running wind-sprints, doing calisthenics, throwing and kicking the ball, and hitting the machine,” a favo¬ rite among the boys. Occasionally was heard a grunt and maybe a groan, but always the booming voice of Charlie Gubellini could be heard. He was a football coach with an unreserved amount of energy and in¬ spiration. At the beginning of the season the Red Raiders, though few in number, were many in spirit and enthusi¬ asm. Former members of those famous Sophomore pups,” they silently hoped that they would go down in the annals of Wellesley football as the first undefeated varsity team. With no major injuries and a co-operative weather man, the Raiders saw the dream of an un¬ defeated season materialize as win after win was racked up. Out of the record of nine wins, no losses, and no ties, the two most memorable games were probably those with Natick and Concord. Natick was beaten by Wel¬ lesley for the first time in six years; Concord, suffering its second loss in seven years, was beaten in a three- touchdown surge during the second half, to bring the Raiders from behind, 13-0, to a decisive 21-13 victory. Some of those stars who were molded into a winning team were Arrington, Ramsland, and Waldron at ends; Severson at center; chose big powerhouses, Gallerani, Johnston, and Bourque, at tackles; and the spit-fire co¬ captains, Primevara and Cremoni, at guards. Then, too, there was that backfield which rolled up all those T.D.’s: zig-zag Zigler, with his twisting, turning power that staggered the opposition; Bob Woods, who electrified the crowds with his fast and tricky maneuvering; Maur¬ ice Balboni, with his deadly passing and kicking attack; and the two tough speedsters, Bob Sweeney and Johnny McTigue. The splendid play of these stars was supported bril¬ liantly by outstanding squad members: Kilmain, Gib¬ son, Cooke, Baughman, Campbell, Lutz, Keefe, Sander¬ son, Sadler, and Corbett. 24 Words of inspiration began our mornings , DEVOTIONALS COMMITTEE First Row: J. Fraser, F. Sanders, R. Stevens, N. Richardson, P. Curtis, L. Robinson, D. Gar¬ vin, J. Pierce, D. Winnier, M. Hopkins, M. Woodruff, P. Tims, M. Andress, D. Potier. Second Row: D. Ludlam, M. Srarr, D. Parker, M. Peterson, J. Tapley, B. Adams, S. Barber, P. Wegerdt, J. Eastburn, C. Morrow, M. Thornton. The daily secular readings, accompanied by ap¬ propriate passages from Scripture, have become a customary part of school life. Those short passages read each morning at the start of school contributed to the day a new thought on which to begin each mornings work. This year the Devotionals Committee has been larger than ever, indicating a new interest on the part of the students. The chairmen of the group, Janet Fraser, Cynthia Morrow, and JoAnne Eastburn, have worked together and with Mr. Crockett to plan each week ' s readings. Special selections were chosen for the various weeks such as National Educa¬ tion Week and Brotherhood Week; the selections were taken from the works of such men as Peter Marshall and Albert Schweitzer. Each morning the readings were preceded by music suitable to the thought of the selections. The task of choosing the music was capably handled by Mar¬ got Peterson. The quality of the readings has been consistently high throughout the year; the efforts of the Com¬ mittee have been successful in providing inspirational words for every mornings thought. The secular reading for this morning —” 28 and attractive displays throughout the corridors caught our attention. BULLETIN BOARD COMMITTEE First Row: B. Keating, S. Sullivan, C. Street, A. Temple, J. Grandy, B. Greco, D. Grandy, J. Zerga. Second Row: S. Willey, J. Eastburn, L. Olmstead, M. Willey. In the lobby and in the corridors of our school there are centers of interest: the show case and the bulletin boards. The focal points of the school, they always set forth helpful and interesting material. Frequently, information concerning vocations and scholarships is posted for the attention of those who pass the bulletin boards. Regularly featured is a wide coverage of colleges of interest to various students. Sports have been accounted for with the lively lay¬ outs on the first floor board. In the lobby, the center of attraction is the show case. Striking exhibits are in evidence, representing subjects from library suggestions to track trophies. A most unusual exhibit was set up during United Na¬ tions Week; a collection of handmade dolls charm¬ ingly portrayed the traditional costumes of the mem¬ ber nations. Both the Show Case and Bulletin Board Com¬ mittees, under the sponsorship of Mr. Etmekjian and Miss Bronson, respectively, contribute immeasurably to the school by presenting such attractively arranged information. SHOW CASE COMMITTEE L. to R.: B. Greco, J. Zerga, S. Willey, M. Willey, D. Grandy, J. Grandy. 29 the hoopsters continued Wellesley’s shining sports record. Wellesley’s 1952-53 basketball season, although disappointing so far as the team’s record goes, has been an interesting one. The team has been erratic—at times looking good and then bad. Coach Kerivan has had to mold a team out of a group with little experience, as there were only two returning lettermen and very little height. Despite these two handicaps, the team on occasions has looked fairly good. Wellesley lost all four of its pre-season warm-up games. However, in the Winchester game, the team put on one of its better performances. BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL First Row: D. Bjornson, B. Arrington, J. Bolles, D. Freeland, E. Waldron, B. Baughman, P. Adams, P. Zigler, J. Perry, R. McKown, J. Fay. Second Row: Mr. Kerivan, F. Arens, A. Akeson, R. Sweeney, H. Shively, J. McTigue, E. Cronin, R. Severson, W. Kilmain, J. Priest, P. Sawin. Winchester, on the crest of a twenty-seven game winning streak, was forced to come back from a first half tie to win by only nine points. Wellesley also pushed a strong Mission High team all the way before the visitors finally won by a small margin. In the Bay State League competition, Wellesley has had continued bad luck, winning only three of ten games. They beat Framingham once and Walpole twice. The number of sophomores and juniors on the team, many of whom played a lot this year, is encouraging for next years team. At our Junior Prom we danced in a Grecian heaven. Ly ' i.Anfl ' taiMu The Chameleons provided our dramatic entertainment CHAMELEONS First Row: B. O’Duggan, B. Ayres, D. Grandy, M. Christie, D. Potier, L. Morse, M. Hornsey, F. Perry, N. Richardson, J. Eastburn, K. Boyd, B. Beckwith, L. Olm- stead, A. Qiiimby, S. Briska, M. Andress, J. Woods, S. Cranton, M. Lee, P. Banks. Second Row: K. Disbrow, J. MacDonald, B. Greco, P. Curtis, N. Hattox, M. Morse, A. Cranton, P. Morris, D. Madden, A. Hutton, D. Oakes, R. Cooney, C. Kingsley, M. Rice, L. Moore, P. Tims, S. Mosher, B. Keating, S. Shanklin, M. Bartlett. Third Row: S. Walsh, B. Blunt, S. Crowley, D. Garvin, L. Doran, H. LeFaivre, M. Thornton, A. Koelbel, C. McSweeney, B. King, J. Catalfamo, M. McCullough, E. Only a few years ago there was no organized Dramatic Club in the high school. Now the Chameleons have become one of the biggest and busiest activities in the school pro¬ gram. With a record membership of almost one hundred Keating, B. Bris, J. McCormack, L. Robinson, J. Pierce, N. Lutz, A. O’Neil, S. Meiklejohn. Fourth Row: R. Ham, N. Thornton, S. Kellegrew, S. Varick, J. Gleason, M. Willey, J. Willard, B. Johnson, E. Brown, G. Sullivan, B. Vose, K. Edgerton, M. Young, A. Witherell, B. Johnson, S. Bertlesen, C. Oakes, C. Morrow, J Bjorn, W. Botsford. Fifth Row: R. Leyon, P. Burrel, D. Hill, R. Dunbar, J. Bolles, C. Arsenault, B. Polo, D. Parker, K. Starr, E. Lind- holm, B. Drysdale, J. Foss, F. Sanders, D. Bjornson, R. Nolan, G. Moore, D. Spence, P. Read. Sixth Row: J. Dunne, W. Fearnside, R. Coralian, R. Mac- Kay, H. Shively, E. Boehne, H. Schmidt, H. Gross. and twenty-five the club has faced the problem of keeping everyone busy. All through the year the Chameleons have been sponsoring interesting and amusing activities not only for actors, but stage hands, directors, make-up artists, and business-minded members. The club meets regularly every month. The executive board and program committee worked with Miss Milliken and President Carol Brickett to plan entertaining meetings for club members. The programs included one act plays, movies, guests from outside the school, and even a gala Christ¬ mas party. Courses in back stage fundamentals, make-up, and directing were given after school all during the fall and winter. The Chameleons have successfully entertained not only themselves, but the school and the town as well. The club presented several fine assembly programs during the year. A new venture was the outside assembly which featured a professional make-up artist. Once again Wellesley was invited to see the talents of the Chameleons displayed in Play Night, which is fast becoming a tradition here. Three entirely different plays were presented by fine casts, much to the enjoyment of the audience. From this group the selection of a play for the Massachusetts Drama Festival was made. This event has also become a regular part of Chameleon activities and has provided thrills and excitement for all club members as well as the play casts. To the Chameleons go our congratulations for a success¬ ful year, and our thanks for the entertainment they have given us. and the Bradford reported all the school highlights. Six times each year the whole school looks forward to the distribution of the Bradford. This year the staff has.tried to incorporate into the issues full coverage of all school activities. Their efforts have resulted in a fine school paper, full of accurate and interesting news as well as many entertaining features. The small group of senior editors responsible for the new look” of the Bradford has spent many hours before deadlines, working with Mr. Lape, trying to assure the readers of a really fine newspaper. Under the direction of Co-Editors Connie Blunt and Terry McCabe and Managing Editor Litsa Olm- stead, the staff of writers has worked quietly and efficiently. Sue Gordon, as Business Editor, has done an excellent job of landing advertising and subscriptions. We remember particularly this year the coverage of our successful football season, the report of the Senior Play, the ever-popular Personality Plus articles and Draper Hill’s cartoons. Above all, this year, the editors have urged full co-operation and participation from the entire student body. The quality of contributions submitted for each issue has reflected the school’s growing interest in and appre¬ ciation of our school newspaper. G=]THE: BRADFORD I=J A WOMDERFUL PAPFR BRADFORD First Row: M. Collina, S. Crowley, J. Cass, E. Smicer, J. Jerger, S. Mosher, N. Lutz, K. Bowker, J. Grandy, S. Gordon. Second Row: M. Woodruff, K. Reagan, M. Cristie, J. .Marchetti, R. M. DiMaggio, C. Mortarelli, C. Blunt, L. Gorham, K. Noonan, L. Robinson, S. Sullivan, C. Street, M. Gleason. Third Row: C. Oakes, E. Olmstead, B. Keating, B. Greco, L. Manning, H. LeFaivre, B. King, J. Catalfamo, C. Mor¬ row, J. Eastburn, E. Keating, S. Gilman. Fourth Row: S. Varick, J. Campbell, K. Boyd, E. Madden, J. Kraser, R. Dunbar, P. Keene, T. Cochran, P. Read, M. Peterson, M. Hopkins. 37 The Class of 1953 presented A Conn SENIOR PLAY CAST First Row: C. Brickett, B. Keating, J. Cass, K. Boyd, J. Eastburn, J. Campbell. Second Row: B. Little. B. Beckwith, J. Hendrickson, N. Richardson, R. Hahn, L. Reagan. If you heard any Seniors addressing their classmates as ye” and thee” this winter there was really nothing to worry about. It was only the cast of the Senior Play who were living their parts. After weeks of exhaustive rehearsing, the Senior Class finally presented the old favorite A Con¬ necticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. All the efforts that went into the play were well rewarded by the enthu¬ siastic response of the audience. And why not? Under the direction of Mr. Crockett the cast turned in a fine per¬ formance. The play was packed full of thrills and laughter—the antics of the brave, but somewhat dull Sagramor, Merlin’s evil muttering and hocus-pocus, Hank’s real” magic, the disdainful qfueen and her harried husband, and so many more. ecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” Every graduating class looks back with pride on its Senior Play, but we feel sure that the class of 1953 will always remember their play, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Hank Bennett. King Arthur. Queen Guenevere Merlin. Sir Launcelot Sir Sagramor. Sandy Elaine. Morgan LeFay. Clarence. Mrs. Bennett.. .Keats Boyd .Robert Hahn Nancy Richardson .John Campbell .Britt Little .Louis Reagan Carol Brickett Barbara Beckwith JoAnne Eastburn ..John Hendrickson Betty Keating Marion Bennett .Joan Cass All through the winter the girls set them up, This year, under the able leadership of Miss Gloria Lombard, the girls’ team won its first four games with Weston, Concord, Needham and Hingham. Later in the season came games with Norwood, Natick, Lexington and Newton. In addi¬ tion, class teams played each other in an intramural schedule. As usual, skills acquired during the class gym periods were applied when tryouts came for the choosing of the varsity and junior varsity teams. Weston has always been the great basketball rival of Wellesley, and the games with them are always the closest, fastest and most exciting of any. In the first game with Weston this year, Snookey Stanley scored 23 points to pull the contest out of the fire. The Merrill twins, Anne and Jane, added to the excite¬ ment that day and in every game with high scoring and star guarding. Our girls played hard and well. Nice work, girls! May the emphasis always be on the kind of clean sportsmanship we have seen in you this year. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL First Row: E. Keating, J. Marchetti, J. Merrill, M. Hopkins, M. Wegerdt, B. Adams. Second Row: H. LeFaivre, B. L. Blakesley, M. Peterson, V. Scheufele, D. Parker, J. Eastburn, J. Elden. Third Row: C. Street, B. Jordan, S. Willey, P. Howe, J. Steeves, A. Merrill, Miss Lombard. Fourth Row: S. Chase, G. Wegner, S. Stover, V. Biladeau, J. Dick, E. Leyon. and the boys knocked them down. WRESTLING First Row: R. Cremoni, G. Ramsland, J. Sanderson, K. Keefe, R. Lovell. Second Row: D. Morse, F. Bourque, C. Maccini, J. Gallerani, P. Shea, R. Dale, J. Balboni, D. Hill. Not present in the picture: R. Kilmain, captain, P. Rutledge, R. Gardiner, A. Giovanella, H. Schmidt, J. Campana, D. Williams. If you had ever had any business on the lower corridor during any of those cold, bleak days in December, January or February, you would have perhaps noticed some of the members of the wrest¬ ling team running the length of the corridor or perhaps heard them grunting and groaning in the bicycle room which was the haven of all W.H.S. wrestlers. Upon closer observation in the wrestling room you would have undoubtedly noticed Doc” Stergios, the agile coach, who knows all the holds and every trick in the book. You might have seen John Sanderson rolling out of one of Freddie Bourque’s pin holds or perhaps Bobby Kilmain would have been showing Red Cremoni a new take down.” In the corner you might have spotted Kelvin Keefe, Gerald Ramsland, and Paul Rutledge talking over a future meet. During the wrestling season these boys had a rather tight and strenuous schedule, having on the average two meets a week. They had to keep in tip-top condition, sometimes going without a meal to make weight. 41 And the score goes up another notch . HOCKEY First Row: P. Wilde, G. Meier, D. Chapin, D. Kerivan, R. Murray, V. Nicolo, D. Woodley, H. Evans. Second Row: Mr. Hines, R. Bassett, V. Godlesky, F. McIntyre, P. Johnston, E. Madden, R. Gallerani, R. Woods, W. McLea, J. Corbett, E. Primevara, W. Webster. Not present: W. Evans. 42 As the winter set in and the cold came to stay for a while, one could see moving down the corridor, a tremendous sack, perhaps with a stick of some sort or a skate protruding here or there. This was one of Mr. Hines ' ice men with his burden of hockey equip¬ ment. With a third of last year ' s men returning in ' 53, the hockey team had the experience and the power to make things pop this year. Our opponents at the Gardens quaked in their skates when they saw wing men Bob Woods and Ron Gal- lerani coming down the boards; and forwards Eddie Primevara and Warren McLea with center Dave Chapin bearing down on them from center ice. Gene Meier would shoot the puck down to Walter Evans, who would set up Mauri Balboni for a Wellesley score. When the going was tough at our end, Phil Johnston and Jim Corbett were around to help goalie Bob Mur¬ ray; and Pete Wilde would very probably steal the puck and take it up the ice to the enemy goal. When the boys came off the ice after a gruelling game, they were tired but smiling. They had played their best game and they were happy for their day’s work. Co-Captain Woods 43 to thoughts of baseball. As the days began to get longer and the male athletes at W.H.S. got tired of being confined to that stuffy gymnasium, we realized that April was upon us bringing with it the baseball season. This was the time at which our baseball stars, coached b y that teller of all tales Hal” Goodnough, came to life, posing a deadly threat to all comers. These unsung heroes of the baseball diamond played not for the cheers of the onlookers, but for their love and enjoyment of the game. We can remember many of the men that made our baseball season a thrilling one. Meier, Sweeney and McLea were our pitching aces from the word go.” Woods and Primevara contributed their smooth co¬ ordinated fielding. Gallerani, Cooke, Bolles, and Gib¬ son backed pitching and fielding up with their timely hitting and their all-around agility on the bases. This combination of heavy hitting, excellent fielding and superior pitching made champions out of the Wellesley High School baseball squad. BASEBALL TEAM First Row: R. Sweeney, W. McLea, G. Meier, J. Bolles, R. Marchetti, R. Woods, A. Akeson, P. Adams. Second Row: F. Gibson, A. Bourque, R. Gallerani, Mr. Goodnough, J. Jolly. 46 Meier Woods JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM First Row: R. Hughes, A. Syrbick, P. Dunlevy, C. Dozois, J. Simpson, T. Dolan, B. Larsson. Second Row: Mr. Hines, W. Webster, C. Blaney, R. Luby, D. Montague, A. Montanari, D. Crockford, J. Alden. Sweeney 47 The orchestra set a mtisical background, First Row: C. Brickett, N. Young, M. Young, P. Tims. Second Row: J. Besret, R. Benjamin, J. Steeves, J. Henry, R. Nolan, W. Walker, C. Smith. Third Row: S. Stover, C. Dickie, M. Andress, C. McSweeney, B. Arrington, M. DeFazio, H. Shively. Fourth Row: Mr. Leach, J. Jerger, L. Keene, R. Cotton. Our orchestra, under the baton of Raymond E. Leach, greets us at most of our assembly programs with snappy marches done with much vitality and skill. This year the Conductor reported increased interest in the string section, with ten prospective candidates to come up from the Junior High School next year. Practice periods in the auditorium provide nearby study groups with inspiring music as an accompaniment. Several times during the year, the orchestra has given valuable assistance at assemblies in which other groups participated. The orchestra became an integral part of the Christmas Music Assembly. During the halves of the Gym Show, the orchestra provided excellent incidental music. The last memories of the seniors each year is that of the solemn strains of Pomp and Circumstance” played by the orchestra as the graduates file down the aisle at Alumnae Hall. We are proud of the group and offer them thanks for service ably given. and the Service Club painted attractive decorations. BEFORE AFTER Only a few years ago the Service Club was not in existence. Now the organization has grown to be a large club. At dances we can see the creative skill of this group. Every season of the year posters for all occasions are on the walls. Very often members help with scenery for various plays. However, this year the club was not organized until late in the second term because of Mr. Simone’s long illness. The enrollment has grown considerably over the last year as have the responsibilities. We offer our best wishes to this newest of Wellesley High’s clubs, and hope to see increasingly more and more of their good work at our dances and activities. SERVICE CLUB First Row: J. Carle, K. Bowker, F. Chandler, M. J. Primevara, R. Cooney. Second Row: M. Klauer, C. Oakes, B. Beckwith, A. Paltrineri, N. Hillar. Third Row: G. Martens, D. Enroth, D. Hill, W. Clark, R. Wiswall. 49 Individual athletes combined their talents BOYS ' TENNIS TEAM D. Walker, F. McIntyre, R. Pipes, H. Gross for an outstanding spring season. When the grass became green again and the park department fixed up the tennis courts, the golf and tennis teams took to their respective fields and began to prepare themselves for a good season. The golf team was small, but strong and experienced. Over at the country club on some bright afternoon one might have seen Peter Keene and Jim Fay practicing some drives, while Eddie Madden was practicing his putting. These boys enjoyed their sport and wanted to enjoy a good season. At the same time, over on the Hunnewell courts might frequently be seen the members of the boys’ racquet squad. Herbie Gross served a fast one down to Bob Pipes who rifled it back to Freddie McIntyre. Bob, Freddie and Herb, besides look¬ ing for a good season, had their eyes on the girls’ tennis team on the other end of the court, where Jame Merrill and Liz Leyon would be having a fast rally. Peggy Hopkins and Margo Peterson were practicing serving to Arlene Koelbel who speedily returned the balls over the net. The girls also had their eyes on a good year and the boys. But no matter how the season went, on the green or the court, all these people had fun and that’s what counts. GIRLS’ TENNIS TEAM First Row: M. Hopkins, M. Peterson, J. Merrill, B. Howard, S. Gilman. Second Row: P. Tims, A. Koelbel, J. Willard, B. McCartney, E. Leyon. The girls had their own version of the national pastime Springtime is softball time for Wellesley’s girls. It is at this time that we see the girls hard at work having fun out on the practice field. The game offers one escape from winter imprisonment; maybe that’s why so many girls are eager to join. Games with Newton, Con¬ cord, Weston, Natick and Hingham are among those which the team plays. The girls are chosen in a series of try-outs until a good team emerges from among the many hopefuls. Skills and muscles develop dur¬ ing gym periods, and are used to advantage later on the playing field. Softball’s great, the girls agree; it’s the game for fun-loving, sports- minded gals. r GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM First Row: J. Steeves, R. DiMaggio, J. Reid, A. Merrill. Second Row: S. Willey, B. Adams, R. Lupo, M. Stanley. Third Row: J. Grandy, J. Dick, E. Brown, Miss Gutfreund, D. Beuttel, H. LeFaivre, B. Ouellet. 52 while the trackmen strained to break the records. TRACK TEAM First Row: R. Hogarty, R. Hahn, P. Wilkinson, L. Reagan, D. Pulling. Second Row: W. Stimmel, S. Nichols, B. Baughman, D. Chapin, Mr. Chapman. Wellesley’s trackmen were out to burn the cinders this year. There were several lettermen returning from last year and some of those had the experience of the undefeated 1951 team. On any balmy afternoon in spring one was likely to see Dave Pulling and Bob Hahn really making tracks towards that all important tape. Paul Zigler was there, steadily cutting down time on his fast dash. Louis Reagan would be practicing his superb high jump, in which he has only once been defeated. Strongarm Baughman made points for Wellesley in the shot-put division. Bob Hogarty, a terrific long distance runner, was a great asset to Wellesley’s cause. These boys were out for a good season and a good time, and by the way in which they happily take on all comers, they have surely accomplished both aims. 53 With the voice of singing” our vocal groups The vocal groups, as you probably know, were completely reorganized this year. We now have, in place of the boys’ and girls’ choirs, a combined Glee Club and separate boys’ and girls’ Choruses. The Choruses include all students who enjoy singing, while the Glee Club is a selected group who are chosen from the Choruses after tryouts. Two still smaller groups of approximately a dozen each are the Ensembles, the members of which are chosen through further tryouts. These Ensembles meet after school, whereas the other groups meet during X period. All, under the direction of that amiable soul Will Riggs, participated in the Thanksgiving and Christmas Assemblies, and the Christmas Festival held at the Junior High School. A few members of the Chorus participated in the All-State Chorus, the Southeastern Festival, and the annual New England Festival. During rehearsals, the fellows and girls have always managed to have a lot of fun doing a great deal of work. No record of the year would be com¬ plete without mention of the faithful accompani¬ ment of Kathy Edgerton and Connie Blunt. Z : ]T - 4 J t ' t ' A GLEE CLUB First Row: C. Blunt, K. Edgerton. Second Row: S. Cranton, D. Garvin, J. Pierce, N. Richard¬ son, M. MacDonald, A. Peterson, B. Little, W. Collins, J. Heath, D. Lattanzi, J. Dunne, R. DiMaggio, B. Norton, L. Robinson, B. Moir, G. Wegner, J. Cousens. Third Row: M. Andress, M. Juliani, A. O’Neil. H. LeFaivre, N. Lutz, J. Marshall, B. Blakesley, R. Turner, D. Walker, H. Whitaker, D. Bjornson, F. Cummings, M. Peterson, D. Beuttel, P. Tims, J. Mitchell, B. Greco, J. Rice, L. Rose. Fourth Row: A. Wait, A. Montopoli, R. Lupo, K. Bowker, M. Hopkins, A. Koelbel, F. Schultz, D. Parker, P. Adams, R. Cremoni, P. Wilde, R. Lutz, J. Campbell, J. Bolles, J. Daly, S. Varick, M. Rice, J. Lawson, A. Cranton, M. Lee, S. Barber. Fifth Row: S. Meiklejohn, J. Grandy, S. DiLucci, H. Chis¬ holm, D. MacLeod, B. McCartney, D. Lyons, B. Hartwell, R. Leyon, D. Ludlam, R. Lienau, P. McFarlane, B. Drysdale, G. Sullivan, M. Stanley, J. Reid, B. Keating, H. Den Hartog, B. O’Duggan. Sixth Row: A. Temple, L. Tedoldi, S. Walsh, J. Hoag, J. Jerger, R. Ham, F. Mutric, P. Burrow, J. Foss, C. Porter, L. Seyfarth, F. Chandler, P. Young, P. Smith, M. Woodruff, B. Blunt, S. Shanklin, M. Gleason, C. Street. 54 added much to school harmony GIRLS ' CHORUS First Row: C. Blunt, K. Edgerton. Second Row: Mr. Riggs, S. Cranton, D. Garvin, J. Pierce, N. Richardson, M. MacDonald, L. Robinson, B. Moir, G. Wegner, J. Cousens, R. DiMaggio, B. Norton. Third Row: M. Andress, M. Juliani, A. O’Neil, H. LeFaivre, N. Lutz, J. Marshall, B. Blakesley, J. Rice, L. Rose. Fourth Row: A. Wait, A. Montopoli, R. Lupo, K. Bowker, P. Hopkins, A. Koelbel, F. Schulz, D. Parker, B. Drysdale, J. Mitchell, S. Varick, M. Rice, J. Lawson, A. Cranton, M. Lee, S. Barber. Fifth Row: S. Meiklejohn, J. Grandy, S. DiLucci, H. Chis¬ holm, D. MacLeod, B. McCartney, F. Chandler, G. Sullivan, M. Stanley, J. Reid, B. Keating, H. Den Hartog, B. O’Duggan. Sixth Row: A. Temple, L. Tedoldi, S. Walsh, J. Hoag, J. Jerger, H. Young, P. Smith, M. Woodruff, B. Blunt, S. Shanklin, M. Gleason, C. Street. BOYS’ TRIO Mr. Riggs, Hartwell, Walker, and L. Seyfarth. C 0 r BOYS’ CHORUS First Row: C. Blunt, K. Edgerton. Second Row: A. Petersen, B. Little, W. Collins, J. Heath, D. Lattanzi, J. Dunne, Mr. Riggs. Third Row: R. Turner, D. Walker, H. Whitaker, D. Bjornson, F. Cummings. Fourth Row: P. Adams, R. Cremoni, P. Wilde, R. Lutz, J. Campbell, J. Bolles. Fifth Row: W. Hartwell, R. Leyon, D. Ludlam, R. Lienau, P. MacFarlane, J. Daly. Sixth Row: D. Lyons, R. Ham, F. Mutrie, P. Burrel, J. Foss, C. Porter, L. Seyforth. D. The Wellesleyan recorded 1953 for posterity. WELLESLEY AN STAFF First Row: R. Reynolds, N. Lutz, E. Smicer, S. Meiklejohn, M. Gleason, L. Dean, S. Cranton, F. Dishino, V. Cristoforo, J. Reid, B. Beckwith, J. Gallerani, A. Merrill. Second Row: M. Lee, S. Crowley, A. O’Neil, B. Moir, C. Street, S. Sullivan, M. MacDonald, A. Cranton, B. Greco, S. Stover, T. Brossi, M. Cunning, S. Gordon, J. Cass, M. Collina, M. Stevens, J. Grandy. Third Row: C. Brickett, D. Garvin, L. Dauley, J. Catal- famo, E. Brown, H. Gross, J. Campbell, D. Hill, B. Little R. Dunbar, J. Hendrickson, B. Lutz, J. Dunne, L. Gorham J. Walker, L. Doran, L. Moore, M. J. Guarnieri, J. Lumbart Fourth Row: P. Quigley, B. Keating, N. Richardson, J Eastburn, C. Dickey, C. Fisher, L. Manning, B. Gibbs, J Fraser, M. Stanley, M. Davis, S. Smith, J. McCormick, B King, P. Smith, J. Merrill, J. Pierce, N. Solari. Last spring a group of energetic juniors began spending quite a bit of time in Miss Palmers room. They hadn’t done anything wrong. They were merely beginning to plan for this year’s Yearbook, the 1953 W ellesleyan. From these early meetings there emerged Co- Editors Janet Fraser and Ronald Dunbar, who took over the tremendous task of putting the book to press. All the preliminary planning was done last spring, but the ideas had to be carried out this year. There were pictures to be taken, copy to be written, and lay outs to be arranged. The Editors met once a week with the Planning Board, a group of nine seniors, to make various decisions, divide the assignments, and put the dummy together. It has been a big job to make this yearbook a really fine one. The Planning Board wanted to include in it all the important events of our senior year so that when you, the reader, open this book years from now its pages will bring back the excitement and pleasures of your high school year. They feel that after a year of hard work it has finally succeeded in capturing on paper all these wonderful memories. The Class of 1953 has good reason to feel proud of the Editors and Planning Board of their yearbook. 56 In the National Honor Society, credit was given where credit is due. I Throughout the school year various awards are made for participation in athletics and other school activities. There is one award, however, given to a few students, which requires all this participation and more. Election to the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors a student may receive. To meet the qualifications a student must be an all-round, versatile member of his class, liked and admired by fellow classmates and faculty alike. Scholarship is, of course, an important factor in the election of candidates, but is by no means the only qualification, for it is an accepted fact that in today’s world scholarship alone cannot equip young people for living. The National Honor Society requires of its members other qualities: character, service, and leader¬ ship in the school and community. Each year the faculty elects not more than fifteen per cent of the Senior class to the society. Not more than five per cent of the Junior class are elected as pro¬ visional members to be confirmed in their senior year. During the Honor Society assembly Mr. Moulton, sponsor of the Wellesley chapter, gives the members their pins. At this time the elected students repeat the pledge which emphasizes the dignity and honor of the society: M I pledge myself to uphold the high principles of this society to which I have been elected, striving in every way by word and deed to make its ideals the ideals of my school and of my life.” NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row: Mr. Moulton, K. Edgerton, B. King, M. Peterson, J. Merrill, N. Richardson, J. Fraser, V. Scheufele, J. Eastburn, M. Mackenzie, E. Blakesley. Second row: M. Collina, B. Beckwith, S. Cranton, M. Guarnieri, E. Olmstead, L. Gorham, R. Hogarty, A. Petersen, D. McCabe, P. Tims, C. Blunt, C. Brickett, M. Woodruff, S. Meiklejohn. Third row: D. Montague, D. Hill, P. Zigler, R. Dunbar, R. McKown, P. Cooke, L. Reagan, A. Nichols, J. Campbell, R. Leyon, W. Wicks. 57 The more you study, the more you learn; Now, the lily-livered presidents of the last century I never would have expected that of yew” Variously satisfactory, people. the more you learn, the more you forget. Pro-t ' ' -ded . . Nihil tauri?” Why do you credit accounts payable? Vite! Vite! (So why study!) I don ' t quite understand what you mean. Well, ah, let’s quiet down here Now, honey, you know better than that! No 7 class, take out your homework papers. We Remember the Senior Administration , In December after class elections had been held, the Senior Council had its first big job. Composed of the newly elected senior class officers and the senior members of the Student Council, the Senior Council undertook the business responsibilities of the Senior Play. In the early spring, under the guidance of Mr. Spang, the Council began prepara¬ tions for the all-important senior activities, which included the Senior Assembly, Prom, Picnic, and finally Graduation. Everyone who attended these events surely appreciated the effort of the Senior Council which made our senior year the best possible. SENIOR COUNCIL First Row: R. Severson, S. Gordon, J. Eastburn, C. Brickett, J. Merrill, G. Moore. Second Row: B. Keating, B. Arrington, P. Adams, J. Campbell, R. Lutz, R. Sweeney, N. Lutz. 62 the Class Executives, L. TO R.: MOORE, GORDON, CAMPBELL, ARRINGTON SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President—John Campbell Vice-President—Bruce Arrington Secretary—Susan Gordon Treasurer—George Moore 63 and our choices Best groomed hoy Bruce Arrington Best groomed girl Suzanne Crowley Most versatile boy John Campbell Best hoy student Ronald Dunbar Friendliest hoy Peter Adams M U Best girl student Janet Fraser Friendliest girl Nancy Lutz Best hoy athlete Paul Zigler Best girl athlete Anne Merrill t 4 Most versatile girl Carol Brickett for individual recognition. Business man George Moore Best looking boy Robert Woods Best looking girl Leslie Robinson Wittiest boy Edward Waldron Wittiest girl Carole Street Most dependable girl Susain Gordon We remember PETER ADAMS as enthusiastic Vice-Presi¬ dent of the Student Council; as a good voice in our Choir; as faithful manager for the football team; as a member of the bas¬ ketball team; as a riotous P.A. announcer! Keep that friendliness and en- siasm, Pete, and you’ll go places! BRUCE ARRINGTON ... as senior class Vice-President; as a flashing 34” on the foot¬ ball team; as a senior member of the Siudent Council; as a good-looking trombone player. Your interest and participation in school affairs assure your fu¬ ture success. ELIZABETH ARSENAULT . . . when Betty helped out on the Senior Section of the Wel- lesleyav; as a top Home Ec. stu¬ dent; as always pleasant and ready for fun. Your cheerful disposition is an admirable quality, Betty. BARRY BAUGHMAN . as a straight-faced wit; when he was a determined football man; as one of Walton’s grem¬ lins; in a slow and easy-going glide; as a standout in track. Your casual manner hides your serious ambitions! BARBARA BECKWITH . . as a good student with plenty of drive; when she por¬ trayed the part of Elaine in the Senior Class Play; as active pub¬ licity director of the Chameleons. Your ability and. interest in dra¬ matics are outstanding. JEAN C BESRET . as our quiet, friendly French exchange student; as player of a sweet violin in Orchestra; an¬ nounced by that curly red hair bobbing up everywhere; interes¬ ted in all school activities. Your friendly smile will linger with us always! WARREN B. BIGELOW . . as the Jeff of the Otterson- Bigelow team; wearing his big, grey Stetson; as a helper on the Assembly Committee; as good- natured and easy to please. You’re easy to get along with, and a good sport. DAVID BJORNSON . . . when Dave did such a good job as a soloist with the Choir; as an able player on the basket¬ ball squad; as a good-looking, snappy dresser. You friendliness and humor are qualities you may be proud of, Dave. CONSTANCE BLUNT . as the unbeatable accom¬ panist for the Choir; as an able Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Brad¬ ford; as a worker on the Assem¬ bly Committee; as always co¬ operative. Your ability for getting things done will help you to achieve success. 66 DAVID BOGART when Dave used his artis¬ tic skill in drawing scenery for the Chameleon activities; as a worker on the Senior Play Pub¬ licity Committee; as willing to help out when needed. Your artistic ability is a credit to Wellesley High School. JON BOLLES . when Jon appeared unrecog¬ nized as Joseph in a Christmas Assembly; as a Chorus member in his senior year; as a proficient player of basketball; as a season ticket Precinct Captain; as a spir¬ ited baseball player. Your good nature has made you well liked. F. KEATS BOYD returning from St. Seb’s; singing in the locker room; as Bradford News Editor; as Dra¬ matic Club ' Veep”; as a famous hillbilly in the all-state cast; curs¬ ing Slob” Campbell, flinching from Le Fay in the Senior Play. Your return was our asset. CAROL BRICKETT as our peppt head cheer¬ leader; as Sandy in A Connecti¬ cut Yankee; as efficient President of the Chameleons; as an able tennis team member; as capable’ Secretary of the Student Council. Your bubbling energy makes you a stand-out! THERESA BROSSI as an Honor Roll student; as a member of the Decoration Committee of the Icebreaker; as a contributor to the Senior Sec¬ tion of the W ellesleyan; as a participator in the dance group in the gym show. Your cheerful, co-operative spirit is appreciated. ESTHER BROWN with a sincere smile; as manager of the girls’ softball team; as a capable member of the cast of Quiet, Please; as the harassed woman with the baby carriage in Rich Man, Poor Man! Your friendly thoughtfulness will be remembered. ANN ELIZABETH BUELL . . . as a f aithful fiddler in the Orchestra; as a field hockey player in her sophomore year; as a welcome donator to the Re¬ freshment Committee of the Dra¬ matic Club; as a frequent mem¬ ber of the Honor Roll. Your quiet friendliness appeals to everyone. FRANCES CAMPBELL . as an excellent Home Ec. student; as one of Mrs. McIn¬ tyre’s helpers; when Franny went on those trips to the clothing mill; as the possessor of a co¬ operative spirit. Franny, you are quiet, but you are very nice to know! JOHN CAMPBELL when Buzz appeared as one of those riotous brothers in Quiet, Please; as a graceful per¬ former on the parallel bars; as Merlin of the fiendish laugh in A Connecticut Yankee ; as a rep¬ resentative to Boys’ State; as our capable and enthusiastic Senior Class President. Your versatility is a marvel to your friends. and 67 FAY CHANDLER We remember JOAN CASS . . . as Chairman of the Junior Red Cross Drive; on the Assem¬ bly Committee; in an outstand¬ ing portrayal of Marion in A Connecticut Yankee; on the Brad¬ ford News Staff and the Welles- leyan. Your good character is an asset to our school. ALAN CASSIDY as an active member of the hockey team in his senior year; as a baseball enthusiast; as a skilled driver; making the right remarks at the right time. You are always full of life. JEANNE CATALFAMO . as capable Co-editor of the Typing Staff of the Bradford; as an industrious worker on the Wellesleyan; as an enthusiastic participator in the Chameleons; as holder of a good record as a Spanish student. Your knowledge and thorough¬ ness will lead you to success in the future. JANET CAVANA as a member of the Deco¬ ration Committee for the Ice¬ breaker; for the honor of being a Junior Usher; on the Honor Roll several times during her high school career. Your cheerfulness and helpful¬ ness have won you many friends. 68 as a newcomer to Wellesley High in her junior year; as a Choir member for two years; when she participated in the Mu¬ sic Festival; as a good manager of the girls ' field hockey team in her senior year. Your contributions have been an asset. RICHARD CHISHOLM . . . when Dick juggled those bottles in the lunchroom; always with a good word for everyone; as a true Bingville boy; flying around on the parallel bars. Your friendly spirit is certainly an asset to you. C. RUTH COLLARI when she was a sophomore singing at the Icebreaker; when she spent much of her time mak¬ ing posters and painting scenery for school events; when she was a member of the Chameleons. Your hard work is appreciated by everyone. MARY C. COLLINA . when Caroline was an en¬ thusiastic member of the dance committees; as a member of the Assembly Committee; as a con¬ tributor to both the Bradford and the W ellesleyan; as a Junior Usher at graduation. Your sincere friendliness will shower you with friends. PETER COOKE with all that school spirit on the football field, the basket¬ ball court, and the baseball dia¬ mond; as a player in Band and Orchestra in his sophomore and junior years; as an Honor Roll student. Pete, your dependability and good sportsmanship have ben- efitted our school. VALERIE CRISTOFORO JAMES CORBETT when Jimmy showed his school spirit on the 1953 varsity football team; as a terrific per¬ former in the gym show; as a whiz on the hockey rink. Your sparkling hun.or is an as¬ set to your personality. RICHARD COTTON . . . when Dick played the drums in the school Orchestra; as a man of few words; as a good friend to have along. You will be remembered as a good pal to have. ANNE CRANTON . . . as an active member of the Chameleons; working on proper¬ ties for A Connecticut Yankee; singing in the Ensemble and Chorus at the Music Festival; in the modern dance group. Your helpful, friendly manner will always be remembered. SALLY CRANTON . . . as the capable librarian of the Chorus; as an active member of the Ensemble and Cham¬ eleons; as an able make-up artist; on the Props Committee for A Connecticut Yankee. Your willingness to help has been your great asset. ROBERT CREMONI . . . when Red was one of our terrific Co-Captains who helped lead our Red Raiders to an un¬ defeated season; as a singer in Choir; as one of the key men on the wrestling team. You’re our own Captain Techni¬ color! . . . when Val assisted on Assem¬ bly Committee; with her friendly smile for everyone; as a worker on the Senior Section of the Yearbook; when she suddenly applied the brakes in Drivers’ Ed.; with an unbeatable typing record! Your friendliness is catching! SUZANNE CROWLEY . when Sue was active on all the dance committees; as a mem¬ ber of ceaseless effort on the staffs of the Bradford and the Welles- leyan; as a good worker on the Assembly Committee. Your neatness and good taste are admired by all. MABEL CUNNING . . . when she first came to us from Newfoundland in our soph¬ omore year; as an able worker in the field of business; talented in homemaking; with a friendly smile. Your friendly disposition is an asset to our class. JOHN DALY as the backbone of the bass section in Chorus; on his trip to Middleboro for the Music Festival; in sixth period studies in 302; changing biology classes. Your ability for ready wit will not be forgotten. and 69 CAROLE DICKIE We remember LOIS DAULEY as one of the Big Five” in Chorus; as a worker on the Senior Section; at the Music Festival at Middleboro; in those eventful Spanish classes; in bi¬ ology lab periods; with her mid¬ day snack at 12:15! Your spontaneous wit will be re¬ membered! MARION DAVIS as Homeroom Treasurer for three years; as a member of the Assembly Committee and Senior Section of the Wellesleyan; when she was one of the first to have her license; when she always wore her hair short. You ' re fun to know! LORRAINE DEAN . . when Ding presented her comic orals in Spanish; using her special talent for driving; as a helpful contributor to the Re¬ freshment Committee of the Foot¬ ball Dance. Your ability to take a joke cheer¬ fully is one of your admirable qualities. ROGER DICKEY . . when he came to us in his junior year from Maryland; for his conscientious classwork; for his ability on the basketball court; for his accent! We wish we had known you sooner! when she was a prominent violinist in the Orchestra for three years; as a worker on the Assembly Committee for two years; as a contributor to the Senior Section of the Yearbook. Your cheerfulness will be remem¬ bered by all. RALPH DI GIANDOMENICO . . . as a helpful assistant in running the film projectors; as an ardent enthusiast at the foot¬ ball games; as a quiet, but like¬ able fellow. Keep up your enthusiastic spirit; it will help you right through life! FLORENCE DISCHINO . . . as an enthusiastic twirler for three years; giving her fa¬ mous Spanish orals; with her con¬ tinuous chatter and indispensable gum; as a helper on the decora¬ tion committees; as a mad driver in Drivers ' Ed. Your friendliness to everyone will be remembered. THOMAS DONAHUE . as a quiet, efficient student; waiting for the day that he can get out into the wide-open spaces and have the opportunity to work on a construction job. Your quiet manner shall be re¬ membered. LEE DORAN . . . as an enthusiastic member of the Bradford; as a conscien¬ tious worker on the Wellesley an; on the Assembly Committee; as always ready for a laugh! Your never-ending wit and ready smile are assets to your person¬ ality. 70 RONALD DUNBAR . when Ronnie showed his ability as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Wellesley an; taking his well- deserved place on the National Honor Society; as a worker with the Chameleons and the Bradford News Staff; as the receiver of the Harvard Book. Your willingness to help is just one of your outstanding charac¬ teristics. JAMES DUNNE, JR. . when Jim worked on the Senior Section of the Yearbook; as successful Chairman for the Chameleons’ Play Night; as Chor¬ us member and librarian; coming to school in his bright blue car. We will miss your hello”! JO ANNE EASTBURN . . when Jo was a deserving member of the National Honor Society; as the villainous Mor¬ gan LeFay in A Connecticut Yan¬ kee; as an able executive as Pro¬ gram Director of the Cham¬ eleons; as winner of a Wellesley Award. Your enthusiasm and vitality are an inspiration to your classmates. BEVERLY EMERY as the little girl with the big books and the pleasant smile; struggling with a typewriter; on trial in Drivers’ Ed. class. Bev, your sense of humor is an everlasting asset. ELLEN ERICKSON as a performer with the Cotton Pickers; as an able player of the accordion; as a capable leather tooler; in Home Ec. classes; as a light blonde blonde. Your smile is your press agent! THOMAS ESHMAN . . . as an able man on the ice; as a lover of mechanics; with a willing, co-operative manner and a quiet, easy-going way; as a fishing enthusiast. Good luck to you, our quiet, friendly classmate. WALTER EVANS when he came to Wellesley High in his junior year; as a discusser in modern problems class; as a good sport on the hockey team. Your perseverance has brought you success. CAROL FISHER . . . for her original walk; for her hoarding of brownies saved especially for those library stud¬ ies; for her peculiar dislike of gym; for her eager-beaverness in Drivers’ Ed.; for her work on the Senior Section. Your ability in art is an admired quality. JANET FRASER ... as our industrious Welles¬ ley an Co-Editor-in-Chief; as being representative to Girls ' State; achieving National Honor Society and receiving the Spanish Award, Wellesley Award, and Gold Key; as author of a top paper in the Atlantic contest; as a hard work¬ ing Co-Chairman of decorations for our Junior Prom. Your keen wit and your versa¬ tility are a joy to all who know you well. and 71 BARBARA GIBBS We remember JANET GALLERANI - . . as one of our talented Twirling Corps leaders; as a member of the Bradford staff; on the Senior Section of the Wellesleyan; as an active worker on the Assembly Committee and dance committees. Your friendliness and school spirit are welcomed by all. RONALD GALLERANI . . . when Galla was able Co- Captain of the hockey team; as a powerful lineman on our var¬ sity football team; as a home- run hitter for the baseball team. Your friendliness and sports abil¬ ity made you an asset to our class. PATRICIA GARRARD . . . when Pat was a Junior Usher at graduation; as a fre¬ quent Honor Roll member; mak¬ ing trips to the clothing mill; as owner of an infectious giggle. Pat, your quiet friendliness will always speak well for you! DEBORAH GARVIN . . . when Deb was our efficient Bradford Treasurer; as a member of Chorus; as a user of isn’t that rare?”; as a sophomore cheer¬ leader; as author of those fa¬ mous remarks! We will always remember your repartee ! when Gibbsie first came to us in her junior year; as owner of an unusual southern drawl by way of Vermont; for her cute pocketbooks ; as a helper on the Yearbook and the Bradford Feacure Staff. Her sense of humor and her witty remarks will be remem¬ bered. FREDERICK GIBSON . when Fred was a member of our undefeated Sophomore Pups ; on Wellesley’s great var¬ sity team in his senior year; as one of the rink men; as a happy- go-lucky man in classes. Your quiet and friendly manner will win many friends for you! MARILYN GLEASON . . . when she was our Bradford Feature Staff Editor; as a girl with a gift of gab; in those famous Drivers’ Ed. classes; as a helpful (?) contributor to Mr. Lape; as a faithful Mr. Riggs fan; as Senior Play Usher. You have that special talent of raising everyone’s spirits! SUSAN GORDON . as Bradford Business Editor; as capable Chairman of the As¬ sembly Committee; as the re¬ ceiver of the American Legion Essay Award; as our faithful class Secretary for three years. Your ambition is a credit to our class. LINDA GORHAM . . . when Linda was our efficient sophomore and junior class Treas¬ urer; when she was the enthusi¬ astic Captain of the varsity field hockey team. Your wonderful spirit and friend¬ liness will be the greatest asset to you. 72 JUDITH GRANDY . . . when Judy gave her origi¬ nal (?) Spanish orals; as petite Chairman of the Showcase Com¬ mittee; as an active worker on the Bradford and the Welle s- leyan; as wearer of a size 40 hockey uniform! Your sprightly good nature is your asset. BEVERLY GRECO . . . as an active member of the field hockey squad; as an un¬ tiring worker on the Bulletin Board and Showcase Committees; as a participator on the Welles¬ ley an and the Bradford; in Choir and on the Assembly Committee. Your eager participation has been greatly appreciated. PATRICK GRIECO . . . when Pat and Ralph made quite the team; as a lover of fishing; as a loyal pal; as always willing; as a working man. You’re always known as a good kid,” Pat! ROBERT GRIFFIN . . . when Bob performed so splendidly on the parallel bars in the gym show; as a talented dancer; as a second Fred Astaire. Your combination of friendliness and talent should carry you far, Bob! HERBERT GROSS . . . when Herbie was an active member of the boys’ tennis team, as well as of the golf team; when he was manager of cross coun¬ try; as one of those cute (?) twirlers in the Needham rally! Your friendliness will be the greatest asset to you. MARY JANE GUARNIERI . . . as a worthy member of the National Honor Society; as al¬ ways thoughtful of her fellow classmates; as a student who has maintained her position on the Honor Roll for three years. Your accomplishments will aid you to success in the business world. A. ROBERT HAHN, JR. . . . when Bob came in the sophomore year; making those speedy dashes in track; on the sophomore football squad; play¬ ing his namesake in A Connec¬ ticut Yankee (Arthur); as poet (? ) and debater in Mr. Crockett’s classes. Stout Fellow.” ROSALIE HEDGES . . . when she was a Junior Usher for the Class of ’52; mak¬ ing frequent appearances on the Honor Roll; as possessor of a warm smile and neat appearance. Your sweetness becomes you, Rosy! EVERETT HENDRICKSON . . . when Jack had the honor of going to Boys’ State; as an Honor Roll student; as a mem¬ ber of the Wellesleyan Planning Board; as Clarence in A Connec ¬ ticut Yankee; as an able mem¬ ber of spring track. Your dependability will be re¬ membered. and 73 KELVIN KEEFE We remember L. DRAPER HILL when Draper was the artist for the National Student Coun¬ cil; as our sophomore class Pres¬ ident; as drawer of those won¬ derful cartoons; as wrestling man¬ ager; as owner of dramatic tal¬ ent; as a winner of Gold Keys. Your good work will not be for¬ gotten. ROBERT HOGARTY . when Bob was frequently on the Honor Roll; as an outstand¬ ing Co-Captain of the track team; when he won the laurels at the track meets; as a partici¬ pator in cross country and win¬ ter track. You ' re quiet, Bob, but very nice to know! JOHN KAVANAGH . . . when he pondered over phy¬ sics problems; as a boy always friendly and co-operative and ready for fun; as a working man. Keep your pleasant disposition and you will always be liked and respected! BETTY ANN KEATING . . . as our efficient Student Council Treasurer; as an out¬ standing Chameleon; as an Edi¬ tor of the W ellesleyan; as Mrs. Bennett in A Connecticut Yan¬ kee; as a field hockey star. Your cheerful personality has won you many friends. . on the varsity football team; as a member of the wrestling team for three years; as a gym team enthusiast; as the man with the un ique car; as one of the Sophomore Pups. You’re the strong, silent type, Kelvin! PETER KEENE as our capable candid pho¬ tographer always on the scene; as a tireless and energetic worker as the Boys ' Sports Editor of the Bradford; as a competent and ac¬ tive member of the golf team. Your untiring efforts will always be remembered. ROBERT KILMAIN, JR. . . . when Bobby was a devoted man of the wrestling team; as that little spark that ignited our football team; as Miss Walton’s bell boy! Your lively personality has made unforgettable touchdowns with us all! BARBARA KING as our efficient Typing Co- Editor of the Bradford; as the all-important costume manager of A Connecticut Yankee; as one of Mr. Stimson’s better Spanish stu¬ dents; as a participator in activi¬ ties too numerous to mention. Your versatility will lead you to success. FRANCIS LANE . . . as the little man who answers to the name of Bucky; as a speedster in gym class; as quiet, but always personable. You ' re quiet, with a happy-go- lucky manner. 74 BETTY RUTH LEE when she performed as a tumbler in the gym show; as a frequent member of the Honor Roll; as a Junior Usher at grad¬ uation. You’re quiet, but a lot of fun to know, Bette! MARJORIE ANNE LEE . . when she came to us from Minnesota in her junior year; as a petite actress who has added much to the Dramatic Club; as a good worker for the Senior Class Play. Your friendliness is admired by your classmates. HELEN LeFAIVRE as the snappy leader of the Twirling Corps; as- the energetic Sports Editor of the Bradford; as a worker on the Student Council in her sophomore and junior years; as Co-Chairman of the Sophomore Ice Breaker. You’re full of pep and lots of fun, Helen! ROBERT LIENAU . . . as one of the high sports of our class; as an able swim team member; as an able man with a camera and a radio set, with his car with the original bell! Your good nature will continue to bring you friends. BRITT LITTLE . as brawny Launcelot in our Senior Class Play; as capable with a basketball as a partici¬ pator in the Dramatic Club; as always well-groomed. Your smooth and easy manner will be remembered. ROBERT LOVELL as the quiet man” of our class; as a man with many sweaters; as a rabid student at 8:30 in the morning! Your calm disposition and seri¬ ous nature are admired character¬ istics. JOAN LUMBERT as spirited in all she under¬ took to do; as Junior Usher at graduation; on the Honor Roll often; as a worker on the Wel- lesleyan. Your friendly smile will be re¬ membered by all. NANCY LUTZ as a three-year member of the Twirling Corps; on the Advi¬ sory Committee of the Student Council; as a worker on the Year¬ book; as one of the Choir girls. We will always remember the pleasant smile you had for us! ROBERT LUTZ when Bob sang with the Boys’ Chorus; as an enthusiastic member of the Student Council; on our undefeated and untied varsity football team. Your outstanding personality is a credit to our class. and 75 We remember DON LYONS . . . as a helper with the audio¬ visual aids; finally getting his li¬ cense; as always cooperative, will¬ ing, and ready for a good time. You’re an easy-going boy and good-natured, too! CHARLOTTE MACCINI . . . when Chickie worked on the Bradford; on the Assembly Com¬ mittee; in her leading role in Lights Out; as the lucky owner of beautiful curly hair. You always have a laugh and plenty of pep! R. MARGARET MacDONALD . . . when she was a loyal mem¬ ber of the Chorus group; feed¬ ing everyone at the lunch table; as a star in fifth period gym class; as always friendly. Keep your cheerfulness—it ' s be¬ coming! RICHARD MacKAY . when Dick came to us in his sophomore year from Canada; as one of the cross country run¬ ners; as a member of the track team. You have a quiet spirit which will be remembered. % � • JANE MacKENZIE when she came to us from her cherished Natick High in her junior year; when everyone thought Janet was her twin; as someone we were glad to see more of this year! When you smile—you light right up! JANET MacKENZIE when she was a new mem¬ ber of our class in her junior year; as a lover of those gym classes; as an ardent enthusiast for Natick affairs. You’re shy and quiet—but very sweet. LOUISE MANNING . when she was a Junior Usher at graduation; as an Honor Roll student; as always willing and anxious to help others. Your hard, sincer e work will take you places. RICHARD MARCHETTI . . . as a baseball enthusiast; as an aggressive and worthwhile as¬ set to the varsity baseball team; as a star of the baseball season. Your friendliness and great hit¬ ting ability will be remembered by all. JAMES MARTINDALE . . as usually quiet; as ex¬ tremely interested in theater di¬ rection and production; on that faithful bicycle in all kinds of weather; as a good man on the rope in gym classes. Your quiet manner hides a strong ambition. 76 DAVID McCABE . . . when Terry was Co-Editor of the Bradford; as a capable and enthusiastic junior class Vice-President; as the owner of a friendly personality. You’re a good student wit h a great sense of humor. Robert McCarthy . as one of the master me¬ chanics of the senior class; with his cronies, Bob and Dick; as an able member of the gym team; as especially talented on the high bar. You’re a good sport, quiet and hard-working. JANET McCORMACK . . . when she did such a fine job last year on the Bulletin Board Committee; as an out¬ standing helper with costumes for the Senior Class Play; as a producer of conscientious class- work. Your capability has been a great addition to our class. JAMES McNEIL when Jim gave himself a Toni permanent (pink lotion); as a member of the Bingvillers with a sophomore harem; with a personality few are lucky enough to possess; as a sports enthusiast; with a smile for all. You’ll be hard to forget, Jim. T. GENE MEIER . . . when Mickey starred on Wellesley’s varsity hockey team; on the wrestling team; as one of our best pitchers; as one of the Sophomore Pups.” You’re a lively member of our class, who loves the out-of-doors! SUZANNE MEIKLEJOHN . . when Sue was an efficient member of our Yearbook Plan¬ ning Board; as handy with a needle and a paint brush; on the Twirling Corps; as an asset to the Choir. Your spark should aid you in the future. ANNE MERRILL . when she was a member of our colorful Twirling Corps; as hitting homeruns on the girls ' softball team; as an outstanding member of the girls’ basketball team. You’ll be remembered for your contagious laugh and pep galore! JANE MERRILL ... as our capable assistant drum majorette; on the girls’ varsity basketball and tennis teams; as taking an active part on the Stu¬ dent Council for three years; as our Duchess of the Junior Prom. Your versatility is an asset to you. BARBARA MOIR known as ”B.A.”; as show¬ ing school spirit and participation in field hockey. Choir and Brad¬ ford; as the hard-working direc¬ tor of Quiet , Please; as an able Precinct Captain; as the Business Editor of the W ellesley an. Your friendliness and enthusiasm will always be remembered. and 77 RIPLEY NICKERSON We remember DOROTHY L. MOORE . when Luanne was the capa¬ ble prompter of Connecticut Yan¬ kee; as a hard worker on the Chameleons; as Co-Chairman of the Hospitality Committee; as a good student; as a member of Choir, the Assembly Committee, and the W ellesleyan staff. You possess a lively personality and an enthusiastic attitude in whatever you undertake. GEORGE MOORE as new from Connecticut in his junior year; as our efficient Business Manager and Ticket Co- Chairman of the Senior Play; on the swim team; as a member of the Chameleons Playreading Com¬ mittee; when he rode on his scooter bike! Your school spirit is wonderful! CYNTHIA MORROW . when Cynthia was one of the outstanding actresses of the Chameleons; as able assistant to the director of the Senior Play; as one of the capable chairmen of the Devotionals Committee. Your ambition will aid you in the future. JAMES MULVANEY . . when Jim showed his skill at hockey; when he gave us those big ice cream scoops at the Fair- view Dairy; alone with fourteen girls in Spanish class! Your quiet friendliness is ad¬ mired. . when Ned had a big grin for everyone; as a quiet boy with a good sense of humor; as a good dancer; with that crew cut! Keep that good-natured, friendly way of yours, Ned! ROBERT NOLAN . when Bob played center for the Sophomore Pups”; as play¬ ing the clarinet and saxophone in the school Orchestra; when he added all that fun to the Music Festival; as a playing mem¬ ber of the Chameleons. Your school spirit and wit adds to our class. KATHERINE NOONAN . . when Kathy worked on the Typing Staff of the Bradford; when she was a sophomore cheerleader; as a worker on the dance committees; as a contribu¬ tor to the Senior Section of the Wellesleyan. You’re sweet and neat—and a wee bit Irish, too! RICHARD OKE . when Dick juggled bundles; when he came out with those sayings; for his Overbrook hero¬ ism; for his walks down Weston Road. You have an easy-going way and a friendly manner. ELIZABETH OLMSTEAD . . . when Litsa was our hard¬ working Managing Editor of the Bradford; as the school teacher on Play Night; as the Cham¬ eleons’ capable Treasurer; as a member of the National Honor Society; as a season ticket drive Precinct Captain. Your achievements are envied by others. 78 ANN O ' NEIL ROBERT PIPES ... for her three years as a cheerleader; as a member of the Chameleons; on the Yearbook Planning Board; as a faithful member of the Chorus and Glee Club. We’ll always remember you for your friendliness to everyone and for your wonderful personality. BERNARD OTTERSON . . . as the Mutt” of the Otter- son-Bigelow team; as the boy we always were looking up to; for his ability to pass a football a good seventy yards! You’re happy-go-lucky — and always with a friendly smile! AUDREY PALTRINERI . . . when Audrey was one of our sturdy softball stars — a real asset to the team; as always with a pleasant smile; as a conscien¬ tious student; as one of 207’s fans in her junior year. You have a smile for everyone. DORIS PESECKIS . . . as possessing a good sense of humor; as friendly toward all; as having a sweet disposition; as an excellent student in all sub¬ jects; with her name on the Honor Roll; as thoughtful and understanding. We’re certainly glad, Doris, that you left Lewiston to graduate with us. JUDITH PIERCE . . . when Judy was a three-year member of the Twirling Corps; in the Glee Club; as a participator in the Dramatic Club’s Direc¬ tor’s Workshop; on the Assembly Committee and Wellesleyan. You’re slim and trim, and you always make a hit! . . . when Bob did such a fine job in his three years on the tennis team; with his red hair, yet cool temper; as playing in the Band every year. Your good work and quiet per¬ sonality were welcome contribu¬ tions to our class! ROBERT PRESCOTT . . . when Bob was an able mem¬ ber on the gym team; as in¬ terested in gym work; as one of the smarter members of the math class. You are one of the quiet boys at W.H.S.—a good kid ! EDWAD PRIMEVARA . . . when Eddie was the con¬ scientious Co-Captain of our un¬ defeated football team; as a Co- Captain of varsity basketball; on the gym team; as a varsity base¬ ball man for three years. Your combination of athletic ability and a winning personality will lead you far in success. DAVID PULLING . . . as successful in the spring track and indoor track meets for three years; as speedy on the cross country team; as able at the piano and on the dance floor. Your fleetness has been a great asset to W.H.S., Dave! and 79 EDWARD REID We remember PATRICIA QUIGLEY . looking forward to modern problems; as a worker on the Wellesleyan; making everything bright; for her mad rush to catch the school bus! Your cheerful manner is very pleasant. VERNON RAMSEY when Vern won the prize for selling the most season tic¬ kets for the past two years; with that wonderful spirit at all the games; as always a pal! Your good-natured sense of humor will linger with us al¬ ways! GERALD RAMSLAND . . when Ramy played first string on our undefeated varsity football team; as an able mem¬ ber of the wrestling team; as a capable man in basketball; as a gym team star; as an energetic worker in Student Council. You are capable of great accom¬ plishments, Ramy! LOUIS REAGAN when Louie was stupid Sag” in Connecticut Yankee; as proficient in track; as our fiery redhead from Guatemala; always on the ball; as hot stuff ! People like your peppy person¬ ality, Louie! as rather quiet till you get to know him; on the Star Mar¬ ket staff; as a hard worker; al¬ ways on the go; as a smooth¬ looking lad! Eddie, your smile is catching! JANE REID with her athletic ability on our field hockey and softball teams; as a member in Chorus and Glee Club; as having her good sense of humor; with her friendly hello. Your liveliness and good nature are rememb ered with a smile! ROBERTA REYNOLDS . with her pleasant smile for everyone; on the Senior Section of the Yearbook; as devoted to Bingville; as always on the go. Never a dull moment with you, Berta! BENTON RICHARDSON . . as self-reliant; as interested in art; as an able English and history student; as a soft-spoken friend. Your hard-working and enthusi¬ astic attitude will make you very successful in life! NANCY RICHARDSON . . . when Nan appeared in Con¬ necticut Yankee as Queen Guen- evere; as efficient Secretary of the Chameleons; as a hard-working Co-Chairman of the Decorations Committee of the Junior Prom. Your originality is a virtue. 80 LESLIE ROBINSON as a member of the Brad¬ ford and the Wellesleyan staffs; on the Assembly Committee; with that frequently heard laugh; as nice-looking with pretty blond hair. You have a powerful personality with pep galore! DAVID ROKES . . . when he joined us in the ninth grade; as a shy but friend¬ ly senior; as a working man. Best of luck, Dave! PAUL RUTLEDGE . . . when Rut was on our wrest¬ ling team for three years; as an Honor Roll student; as a mem¬ ber of the gym team; as one of the members of the Band. Keep that genuine friendliness, Rut! T FRANKLIN SANDERS . . . as the invaluable assistant in the visual aids department; as a tremendous worker backstage; as soundman of morning devo- tionals. Your willingness to help and your spirit have been appreciated. JOHN SANDERSON . . . on our 1952 undefeated varsity football team; one of the ' ‘Sophomore Pups ; with his in¬ herited good voice; as one of Doc Stergios’ wrestlers; as hav¬ ing an eye for the pheasant; with a terrific enthusiasm for U. S. History! Your range of interests includes everything from mechanics to forestry. VALERIE SCHEUFELE . . . when Val was an enthusi¬ astic member of the field hockey team; as a sophomore cheer¬ leader; on the varsity basketball team; as a quiet and hard-work¬ ing friend. Your dependability is a virtue. ROBERT SEVERSON . . . when Sevie was our good- looking Student Council Presi¬ dent; as able junior class Presi¬ dent and sophomore class Vice- President; as capable center on varsity football; on the basketball squad; as always hunting! Your leadership will pave a way to your success. RONALD SMART when Ronny was a great little goalie; with those snazzy cars; with that cracked muffler; at the other end of a joke; as a rabid Fells fan. You’re a hot ticket ! ELEANOR SMICER ... as one of the outstanding persons on the Twirling Corps for three years; as a worker on the Senior Section of the Wel¬ lesleyan. We’ll always remember you, El- lie, for your friendliness and your ability to say the right thing at the right time. and 81 MARY STEPHEN We remember PATRICIA SMITH when Patty was Secretary of the Assembly Committee and Choir; as benefiting the Rally Committee with her jolly per¬ sonality; with her curly blonde .idir standing out in Choir; as an asset to the Bradford Business and Feature Staffs. You always leave us laughing! SUSAN SMITH when Sue was a hard-work¬ ing member of the U Vellesleyan Senior Section; as girls’ basket¬ ball manager; as a worker on the Bradford Business and Fea¬ ture Staffs; as helping on the Assembly Committee. Your quietness and sincerity will always aid you. NANCY SOLARI when she was a member of our Assembly Committee; as a worker on the Senior Section of the Wellesleyan; in the Dramatic Club in her junior year. Always keep your sweetness, Nancy! MARGARET STANLEY . . . when Snookie was a star in field hockey, basketball, and soft- ball; as a contributor to the Senior Section of the W elles¬ leyan: as always willing to help on committees. You have had terrific school spirit; keep it up! when she was the energetic Publicity Chairman of the Senior Play as a Student Council rep¬ resentative; as a spirited Choir member; as an active member of the Bradford staff. Your eagerness and enthusiasm will bring you mafllf faiendv JOY STEWART as our newcomer this year from Newton, who was with us in her sophomore year; as in¬ terested in the Chameleons; as always ready for fun; as inter¬ ested also in those Amherst week¬ ends! We’re glad to have you back again! WILLIAM STIMMELL . as an able mathematics ’’shark”; as interested in news¬ paper work; with a constant smile; as a lover of the outdoor, in general, and fishing at four A.M., in particular. You will go a long way with that keen mind of yours. SHIRLEY STOVER . when Seymour led our band down the football field; on the basketball team; in the Orchestra for three years; on the Senior Section; as one of the Drivers’ Ed. students who passed with flying colors! We won’t forget you! J. CAROLE STREET as one of the Big Five” in Chorus; on the basketball team; when she was on the Twirling Corps for three years; as a Senior Play Usher; as Carole Alley in Spanish. Your humor and vivacity will always bring you many friends. 82 SHEILA SULLIVAN when S ully was a star on the field hockey team; on the Bradford staff; in those Driver Ed. classes; when she opened that overcrowded gym locker! Your sparkling personality will be a success to you always! ROBERT SWEENEY when he played so well on our undefeated varsity football team; on the basketball team; when he pitched our varsity base¬ ball team to victory; as Home¬ room Chairman and a member of the Student Council. Your unassuming manner hides terrific efficiency. EDWARD TALCOFF as willing to help whenever he was needed; as producing constantly correct answers in all his classes; as perpetually on the Honor Roll; as a Junior Usher at graduation. You’ll certainly succeed with your scholastic potentialities, Ed. LOUISE TEDOLDI when Tootsie was a promi¬ nent member of Chorus, Glee Club, and Ensemble; when she sang those wonderful solos in as¬ semblies; as one selected for the State Music Festival We have certainly enjoyed your voice, Tootsie! JACKSON THOMAS . when Jack was a quiet, seri¬ ous student who got along well; as frequently on the Honor Roll; with those freckles and that na¬ tural blond hair; as always friend¬ ly and unassuming. Your agreeable manner is pleas¬ ant to have around! JOHN THOMPSON when Jack was testing one, two, three, four ; as the man behind the curtain; as a fine worker with the tape recorder; as always jolly! Your talent in the field of radio will carry you far. PRISCILLA TIMS when Pris was chief make¬ up artist; as an active member of the Chameleons Executive Board; as an enthusiastic Choir member; when she was on the girls’ tumbling team in the gym show. Your capabilities will aid you to success. STEFAN VAN SCHENCK . . when he transferred from Cushing in his junior year; when we remembered that it’s not Van Stank, it ' s Van Schenck!; as a great little basketball player; as the owner of dimples. The best things come in small packages, Stefan! SUE VARICK when she was the capable Chairman of the Play Reading Committee; on the Ticket Com¬ mittee for our Senior Play; as efficient on the Bradford Typing Staff; as an enthusiastic member of the Chameleons. Your enthusiasm is a credit to you! and 83 H. PETER WILDE We remember EDWARD WALDRON . as a newcomer from Con¬ necticut who will do anything, just anything, for a laugh; as a worthwhile contributor to the varsity football and basketball teams; as the boy with the whif¬ fle and the rare remarks. You ' re fun and easy to get along with, Eddie! as Doc of the football team; on the basketball team; as one of the Hines men; as an able blond gymnast; as Secretary of Boys ' Choir. Your sincere interest in people is your great quality, Pete! ROBERT WOODS when Woodsie made those touchdowns and spectacular runs for our undefeated football team; as Co-Captain of hockey; on the varsity baseball team; as Home¬ room Treasurer; in the Choir. Your outstanding athletic ability will always be remembered by your classmates. JANET WALKER as an active member of the Dramatic Club; as Co-Chairman of the Chameleons’ Hospitality Committee; as a good student; with pretty red hair and attrac¬ tive, too! You have a sweet manner and you are a charming friend. HARRY WHITAKER . when he was a member of the Glee Club; as always ready to help a friend in need; with that twinkle in his eye; at the movies every Saturday night. Your quiet friendliness has made you well liked! WESLEY WICKS when Pete worked hard as Chairman of the Senior Play Tic¬ ket Committee; on the indoor track team; when he was on the wrestling team; as a good stu¬ dent; as Junior Usher at gradua¬ tion. Your ambition is a credit to you! NANCY YOUNG when Nancy was Lolly in the comedy, He Ain’t Done Right By Nell; as a talented violinist in the Orchestra for three years; as a good worker for the success of the Senior Play. Your pleasant manner makes you a friendly companion. PAUL ZIGLER when Ziggy showed out¬ standing performance in football, basketball, and track; as Co-Cap¬ tain of the basketball team; as an Honor Roll student with a quiet manner. You possess a combination of skill and sportsmanship which will profit you throughout life. The Class of 1953 84 These were our friends from start to finish. Mrs. Peterson, Secretary Mrs. MacGown, Secretary Mrs. Cooley, Dietitian Mr. Lindholm, Mr. Dischino, Custodians CAFETERIA STAFF L to R: Mrs. Elma Nillson, Mrs. Helen Oakes, Mrs. Irene Todd, Mrs. Hilda De Rosier. 85 We owe our gratitude to . . Mr. Mrs. Forrest Adams Mrs. G. B. Ambler Mr. Mrs. James Arrington Mr. Mrs. John R. Arsenault Mr. Mrs. Chester Baughman Mr. Mrs. Warren B. Bigelow Mr. Mrs. B. A. Bjornson Mr. Mrs. Dexter Bolles Mr. Mrs. F. Keats Boyd Mr. Mrs. Allan E. Brickett Mr. Mrs. William Brossi Mr. Mrs. Theodore L. Buell Mr. Mrs. John R. Campbell, Jr. Dr. Mrs. John W. Cass, Jr. Mrs. Artemio E. Cavana Mr. Mrs. Hamlet Collina Mr. Mrs. A. Mosher Cooke Mr. Mrs. Carroll M. Cotton Mr. Mrs. Augustus J. Cremoni Mr. Mrs. Carl Cristoforo Dr. Mrs. Charles W. Crowley Mr. Mrs. Walter N. Dauley Mr. Mrs. Robert Davis Mr. Mrs. Ira D. Dean Mr. Mrs. Nick DiGiandomenico Mr. Mrs. Lawrence J. Dischino Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. Donahue Mr. Mrs. Arthur C. Doran Mr. Mrs. Boyd H. Dunbar Mr. Mrs. James P. Dunne Mr. Mrs. Thomas B. Eastburn, Jr. Mr. Mrs. C. Erickson Mr. Mrs. Howel T. Evans Mr. Mrs. C. A. Fisher Mr. Mrs. Alfred Fraser Mr. Mrs. Herbert R. Gleason Miss Margaret A. Gordon Mr. Mrs. Arthur N. Gorham Mrs. Mary Grieco Mr. Mrs. Ernest W. Gross Mr. Mrs. Andrew Guarnieri Mr. Mrs. Arthur R. Hahn Mrs. Irene F. Hedges Mr. Mrs. Draper Hill Mr. Mrs. William P. Hogarty Mr. Mrs. Francis Jacoby Just a Friend Dr. Mrs. F. S. Keating Mr. Mrs. Henry J. Keefe Mr. Mrs. Robert J. Kilmain Mr. Mrs. John J. King, Sr. Mr. Mrs. F. H. LeFaivre Mr. Mrs. H. F. Leslie Mr. Mrs. George L. Lienau Mr. Mrs. Bunyan H. Little Mr. Mrs. C. W. Lovell Mr. Mrs. Kenneth R. Lumbert Mr. Mrs. Elmer J. Lutz Mr. Mrs. C. R. Maccini Mr. Mrs. A. A. MacDonald Mr. Mrs. T. Frederick B. MacKay Mr. Mrs. H. R. Manning Mr. Mrs. Richard E. Marchetti Mr. Mrs. F. N. McCabe Mr. Mrs. Marshall H. McCormack Mr. Mrs. Charles McQuiston Mr. Mrs. Stuart Meiklejohn Dr. Mrs. Copeland Merrill Mr. Mrs. James G. Moir Mr. Mrs. John S. Moore Mr. Mrs. Ripley E. Nickerson Mr. Mrs. T. F. Noonan Mrs. Elizabeth K. Olmstead Mr. Mrs. Joseph E. O’Neil Mr. Mrs. J. Bernard Oherson Mrs. Helen W. Peirce Mrs. Edward W. Pierce Mrs. Josephine Primevara Mr. Mrs. E. L. Quirin Mrs. Eunice A. Ramsland Mr. Mrs. Maurice J. Reagan Mr. Mrs. Charles L. Reid Mr. Mrs. Edward L. Reid Mr. Mrs. Ernest Reynolds Dr. Mrs. John R. Richardson Mr. Mrs. George S. Robinson Mr. Mrs. Page Sanderson Mr. Mrs. Franklin Saunders Mr. Mrs. Frank Scheufele Mr. Mrs. Alf Severson Mr. Mrs. Ivan G. Smicer Mr. Mrs. Louis J. Smith Mr. Mrs. Robert H. Smith Mr. Mrs. A. Solar i Mr. Mrs. Leon C. Stanley Mr. Mrs. Eugene J. Street Mr. Mrs. Frederick W. Sullivan, Jr. Mr. Mrs. Irving Talcoff Mr. Mrs. A. Tedoldi Mr. Mrs. John C. Thompson Mrs. Vera Tweedie Mrs. John W. Varick Mrs. John D. Wicks Mr. Mrs. Herbert S. Woods Mr. Mrs. Richard M. Wyman, Jr. Mr. Mrs. Gordon Young Mr. Mrs. Michael J. Zigler 86 Anderson’s Jewelry Ara’s Babson’s Reports, Inc. Beauty House Bermorr’s Bernard i Body Shop Bowker Linoleum Co. Edmund Campana Campus Drug Walter Channing, Inc. Clement Drug College Hardware Corcoran Motors P. B. Corkum, Inc. E. A. Davis Co. DeFazio’s Market F. Diehl Son Fallon’s Drug Fells Pharmacy Filene’s Flowers by Simmons Forsberg jewelry Fraser’s Flowers Garden Toolhouse Hathaway House Bookshop Hill and Dale Joseph-Vincent Hairdressers Mark Jewell, Inc. Lee Chevrolet Co., Inc. R. H. Long Motors Roderick MacKinnon Milky Way Montgomery Frost Co. Morrison Associates Music Box New England Interiors Olken’s O’Neill Motors Sue Page Studios J. Austin Peckham Frank S. Perkins Reynolds Electric Co. H. J. Seiler, Caterers Stevens Drug Sunshine Dairy Talcoff Shoes Thayer McNeil Co. Tower Barber Shop The Townsman The Triangle Shop Vanity Fair Beauty Shoppe Wellesley Antique Shop Wellesley Colonial Garage Wellesley Co-Operative Bank Wellesley Hills Rug Shop Wellesley Hills Shoes Wellesley National Bank Wellesley Pharmacy Wilbur’s Windsor Press Harold C. Wiswall Franklin N. Wood—Optician ✓ f 5 H tvq TO A WELLESLEY AN STAFF - 1953 Co-Editors-in-Chicf: Janet Fraser—Ronald Dunbar John Campbell PLANNING BOARD: Betty Keating Nancy Richardson JoAnne Eastburn Barbara Moit Mary Stephen John Hendrickson Ann O’Neil Janet Walker SENIOR SECTION: Sue Smith, Chairman Betty Arsenault Beverly Emery Jane Merrill Carol Brickett Carol Fisher Luanne Moore Theresa Brossi Janet Gallerani Barbara Moir Esther Brown Deborah Garvin Kathy Noonan Joan Cass Barbara Gibbs Litsa Olmstead Jeanne Catalfamo Marilyn Gleason Judy Pierce Caroline Collina Linda Gorham Patricia Quigley Anne Cranton Judy Grandy Jane Reid Valerie Cristoforo Herbert Gross Roberta Reynolds Sue Crowley Barbara King Leslie Robinson Mabel Cunning Margie Lee Eleanor Smicer Lois Dauley Helen LeFaivre Patty Smith Marion Davis Joan Lumbert Nancy Solari Lorraine Dean Nancy Lutz Margaret Stanley Carole Dickie Margaret MacDonald Carol Street Florence Dischino Louise Manning Shirley Stover Lee Doran Janet McCormack Sheila Sullivan James Dunne Anne Merrill Sue Varick BUSINESS STAFF: Barbara Moir, Chairman Bruce Arrington Herbert Gross Luanne Moore David Bjornson Mary Jane Guarnicri Leslie Robinson Sally Cranton Margie Lee Patricia Smith Deborah Garvin Britt Little Sue Smith Barbara Gibbs Nancy Lutz Peter Cooke BOYS’ SPORTS STAFF Britt Little Herbert Gross Anne Merrill GIRLS’ SPORTS STAFF Margaret Stanley Jane Reid Barbara Beckwith ACTIVITIES STAFF Sue Crowley l.ee Doran Kathy Noonan FEATURES STAFF Betsy Buell Esther Brown Joan Cass Caroline Collina Sue Gordon ART WORK Janet Fraser Draper Hill Sue Meiklejohn TYPING: Kathy Noonan FACULTY ADVISERS CHIEF ADVISOR: Dora E. Palmer PHOTOGRAPHY AND TYPING: Florence McGilvray BUSINESS: Elmore Lundgren ART: Salvatore Simone —Photography by Loring Studio —Printed and Published by T. O’Toole Sons, Inc. Our Ss enior Prom started the whirl of graduation festivities. We were Town officers for a day , to learn through experience STL DENT GOVERNMENT DAY OFFICERS First rote: R. Dunbar, J. Dunne, R. DiGiandomenico, J. Campbell, R. Kilmain, F. Gibson, J. Bolles, P. Grieco. Second row: H. LeFaivre, B. Beckwith, S. Gordon, C. Brickett, C. Street, N. Lutz, N. Richardson, B. Keating, J. Eastburn. Third row: D. Hill, D. Bjornson, B. Arrington, P. Rutledge, K. Boyd, J. Besret, G. Ramsland, B. Baughman, E. Waldron. Mr. Wells and David Bjornson at the Treasurer’s office. Ralph DiGiandomenico and Mr... Leonard at the Park Commissioners Edward Waldron and Barry Baughman drive the police cruiser with Officer Cavanaugh. Fred Gibson and Gerald Ramsland inspect fire equipment with Chief Slamin. Barbara Beckwith, Bruce Arrington, Jo Anne Eastburn, and Mr. Griffin at the Selectmen’s office. Betty Keating, Nancy Richardson, James Dunne, and Mr. MacNeil examine maps at the Planning Board office. Then came the of Senior important day Assembly and , at last , our long-awaited graduation. Mary-Caroline Collina 3 OF 1953 Francis Keats Boyd, Jr. Lorraine Ann Dean emoc Fisher John Campbell resident of the Class of 1933 Gallerani ter Gallerani nn Garrard Inne Garvin .nne Gibbs Preston Gibson race Gleason e Gordon ham Judith Grandy Betty Ann Keating Kelvin Paul Keefe Peter Bacon Keene Margaiat jBwendeii Yetonald Richard Befdtft ticKay Jane Margaret MacKenzie Janet Anne MacKenzie Louise May Manning Richard Joseph Marchetli James Dwight Martindale, Jr David Terence McCabe Robert Francis McCarthy Janet McCormack Gene T. Meier Ja mes Robert McNeil S A B G D C Ja Ri R K Patricia Lou Smith inlev Two of our best friends retired ivith highest honors. MR. JASPER MOULTON ' ' And gladly would he lerne, And gladly teche Chaucer MISS ALICE MACOMBER How well I know what I mean to do When the long dark autumn evenings come. Browning Peter Adams, Miss Macomber, and Mr. Moulton at Senior Assembly Gift Presentation.