Wells High School - Crimson and Gray Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

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WELLS HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS VOLUME XXIX DECEMBER, 1945 NUMBER 1 CRIMSON AND GRAY STAFF 1945-1946 Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief B usin ess Ma nagers Secretary Treasurer Subscription Ma nager Business Staff £ Rofrerl Cafon £ AchiJles-tfnttros - Carl QIboik . V Paul St. Martin T -J ulian Benvenuti. J r. 5 Nrrry TiViiHnimrr - , Jean Small t AR i ril Dious. ' Vrtt i, G erald d-rogoiro S -Theresa Swirbliss M J LL— Editorial Afutnni f M I U W I ' I 1 T TT Jlf Athletics Jlduo Dtnnw Jie- Subscription Staff Eilil-u ' .Timljp Veronica Di Federieo Clare Tully -fermwrtH-jH- HTr Faculty Adviser Miss Fitzgerald Locals LeOkm-e Lucille Lusijrnan _fili«ui Osluey Prattle Edward Gillon v nthn1ir. II i ■ i il 1 1 n i is ' IS Typing Wanda Boksa Puulinu MaduiT? Mary Bydensky Stephajj Le_ S lola Helen Welk •) o TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER Carmine Marinelli ' 48 HEADINGS OF DEPARTMENTS Ronald Sheriffs ' 48, Rachel Jalbert ' 46, Rachel Trudeau ' 46 PACE LITERATURE 3 Nancy Wilkinson ' 46, Bessie Michaels ' 46, Jean Small ' 46, Laurence Simonds ' 47, Dougl as Steenburn ' 47, Carl Mafson ' 46, Lucille Lusignan ' 46, Christine Walker ' 47, Thomas O ' Brien ' 46, Margaret Jones ' 46, Roger Woodbury ' 47, Barbara Shippee ' 47, Betty Howard ' 47, Rita Leduc ' 46, Rudy DiCregorio ' 46, Roger Dion ' 47, Nathalie Hazelton ' 47 REVIEWS 8 Robert Langevin ' 47, Roger Hebert ' 46, Kathleen Brousseau ' 47, Beverly Fox ' 47 FRESHMAN WEEK 9 John Ferguson ' 47, Phyllis Agard ' 49, Kent Blair ' 49, Ann Marie Flynn ' 49, Marcia Small ' 49, Robert Craig ' 49, Roger Vincent ' 49, Vincent Del Vecchio ' 49, Alden Bennett ' 49, Norman Leigh ' 49, Isabel Norowski ' 49, William Coderre ' 49 LOCALS 13 ATHLETICS 17 ALUMNI 20 PRATTLE 21 Elinor Oshry ' 47, Harry Chapell ' 47, Lucille Lusignan ' 46, Julian Benvenuti, Jr., ' 46, Roger Woodbury ' 47, Rachel Jalbert ' 46, C. Edward Egan ' 47, 4 DECEMBER, 1945 T ' 2. 7- LITERATURE ig S ap fr W SWff i fr MS ft ' ' (aV: ) ' THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS NANCY WILKINSON ' 46 In this great land of ours Thanksgiving Day stands true to its meaning. We have much to be thankful for in this year of 1945. The war is over, and all our brothers, cousins, uncles, and sweethearts no longer face danger from fighting lines. Once again thousands will turn out for the Thanksgiving Day football game, this year with much lighter hearts; at every dinner table the roast turkey will have a much sweeter smell; and life all around will be merrier than it has been for four long years.. War against Germany, Italy, and Japan has been won. True we celebrated V-E and V-J days. True we had parades, danced in the streets, and made noise. Now, however, we ' ve had time to settle into peace. Conversion efforts are on all sides. We can- not ignore the problems of the atomic bomb, the present day strikes throughout the nation, and the revolution in China. We must not forget our wounded and the families of our gallant dead. But over all, people ' s eyes will glisten with thank- fulness — for this, our first Thanksgiving of peace. FIRST CHRISTMAS AFTER THE WAR BESSIE MICHAEL ' 46 December 25, 1945 is Christmas Day, but io the people of America it has a greater meaning. It is the first Christmas after the war. The millions of war- torn soldiers have finally returned to their homes and to the longing arms of their parents — parents who have prayed every minute for their safety; who have lived the past four years in constant fear, always dreading the words, We regret to inform you, which have been engraved in the hearts of many Americans. Yes, they, too, have done their job and Cod, in His wisdom, has rewarded many of them by bringing their sons safely home. Then, too, He has taken many; He has had to take many in order to show that He has little toleration for a world of greed and hatred. Our boys have died for that exact cause. They have died so as to preserve the peace and liberty, which, for so long, have been symbolic of our America. If it had not been for this sacrifice, this Victory could not have been possible. The sight of a united family gathered around the Christmas tree; the sight of a mother ' s happy tears as she looks adoringly at her son; the sight of a father ' s proud gaze upon the boy who had once been a fighting C.I. — these, also, could not have been possible without sacrifice. Therefore, on this Christmas Day, though many of us have a great deal to be thankful for, let us think a moment of the homes whose windows are still adorned with gold stars. Let us make this Christmas not just another holiday, but a truly memorable Christ- mas after the war. 1946 JEAN SMALL ' 46 With the dawn of January 1, a new year, 1946, will be given to the world. Let us hope that each nation will realize the vast opportunity offered by a new year and will take advantage of it. Upon the reaction of each and every nation depends the success or failure of this decisive year, 1946. If we look back on the year 1945, we will see that, though it has been a year of triumph, its cost has been great. It has been a year of death, misery, and de- struction. What terrible scenes Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and German horror camps recall! Yet, too, can we ever forget the atomic bomb, V-J day, and the world wide peace conferences? Though history may call 1945 a year of success and victory, we who have lived through it will forever re- member its gore and ghastliness. With these thoughts in mind let us resolve to do our utmost to further every worthy interest in a sin- cere effort to make 1946 a better year. In accor- dance with this wish, let us hope and pray that all nations under the divine leadership of God may come a little closer to our common goal, a world peace in 1946. THANKSGIVING LAURENCE SIMONDS ' 47 During the first dreadful winter of the Plymouth Colonies, almost half of the company had died. Soon summer brought renewed hope. When the corn crop was gathered, Governor Bradford set aside a day of Thanksgiving. The preparations were great and the women spent days boiling, baking, and roasting the food. As guests there were Indians who brought their share of the feast — wild turkeys and venison. The tables were set out of doors. Besides the feast- ing, there were prayers and sermons and songs of praise. From Plymouth the custom spread to other colonies until the Governor of each issued an annual Thanksgiving day proclamation. We are thankful today for peace, for freedom, for health and strength, for guidance in our daily walk, for grass and flowers, for songs and birds, and for our parents, sisters, and brothers. As long as people believe in God and his wisdom, there will be a thanks- giving. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY THE FIVE MEN DOUGLAS STEENBURN ' 47 The torpedo hit us without any warning. The ship was in flames and sinking rapidly. Dead and wound- ed were strewn everywhere. The lifeboat was jammed with dazed sailors. As we pulled away from our gal- lant dying ship, we heard over the loud-speaker sys- tem, the fearless voices of five doomed men trapped in the wireless room. The five brave men were say- ing the Lord ' s Prayer. The words of the prayer were heard by all above the explosions and the cries of the wounded. While we were listening, the ocean seemed very calm and quiet; the five voices echoed over the ocean as they will echo in our minds forever. A PLEA FOR RAINY DAYS NATALIE HAZELTON ' 47 Have you ever watched the rain come streaming down and thought that your day was ruined? For most people this would be a question easy to answer They would nod their heads and think back to an outdoor wedding, a double header baseball game, or the washing that had to come down off the line But to other people, a rainy day promises a good time or a pleasant day spent indoors. For a child, a rainy, day was a day to look forward to in the week. If it was Saturday, vou had to play indoors and as a result, mother fed you hot cookies and cake fresh from the oven. On thi? day, the spicy odors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg mingled with rhe smells of chocolate, yeast, and other delicious ingredients. Since the rain made the day seem cold and damp, maybe a fire was lighted in the fireplace. This, coupled with the rain outside, made the house seem very cheerful and inviting. And who hasn ' t gone to sleep on a rainy night with the drumming drops of rain lulling you into drowsy sleep? This is one of the most pleasant ways to fall asleep, in my estimation. Counting sheep to conquer insomnia is not half so easy as listening to the rain. Walking in the rain is another fascinating pleas- ure heralded by the rain. The noise one makes as one ' s boots slosh through the puddles and gutters of flowing torrents gives one a thrill of enjoyment. Read- ing a good murder book and drinking a coke before a roaring fire after your excursion in the rain is an entertaining way to spend an evening with nothing else to do. Surely even you must be able to find some fun on a rainy day. THE ATOMIC AGE CARL MATSON ' 46 When the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, the lapanese had no idea what hit them. All that the military intelligence knew was that three planes had been sighted over the city. Suddenly the Hiroshima radio went dead and all communication with the city was gone. By some magic, the entire city seemed to have vanished. Later upon investigation, the japs found a citv of utter ruin with a hundred thousand dead and two hundred thousand burned. This is what hap- nend to Hiroshima and this is exactly what could happen to one of our cities. It appears that the atomic bomb could give its possessor the power to -.tart anrl finr.h a war in loss time than it takes to tell about it. le from this gruesome side of the atomic bomb, ; ientists seem to think that the power of the atom can be used in a peaceful nature. It is the opinion of some that the atom can serve as power for future trains, automobiles, ships, and airplanes. It is a known fact that in reality the only thing holding back the rocket ship is that means of carrying suf- ficient fuel has not been found. Atomic power could eliminate this fault because of the tremendous power that can result from an object as small as the atom. It has been stated that two atoms of uranium could furnish enough power to drive the Queen Mary across the Atlantic Ocean. With this in mind, we can see that the atom, put to a practical use, would gain more for a country than when used as a weapon of war. At the present time this country is more concerned with atomic power in war than with atomic power in peace. The recent decision of our government to conceal the process of manufacturing the atomic bomb from other countries meets my wholehearted approv- al. However, I do not believe this will prevent those other countries from eventually learning the se- cret of manufacturing the bomb. We can prevent the disclosure of the secret, but we cannot prevent atom research from being made in these other countries. The process of splitting the atom has been known for years. The length of time it will take these other countries to develop the process of manufacturing the bomb is exactly the length of time we have to find a way, if possible, to combat it. Unless we take positive steps to prevent it, we will find ourselves in a world armed with atomic bombs rather than a progressive world cashing in on the practical use of atomic power. The result will be war, since there is bound to be another world power monger. With this in mind, we can sit back and wait for the first — and final — atomic war. ODE TO A MOLE LUCILLE LUSICNAN ' 46 Oh lowly creature that thou art, Who liveth and toileth beneath the earth, Hast thou a mind, hast thou a heart, Hast thou a wit to bring thee mirth? If these things thou dost not crave, What kind of creature can thee be? Thou were not meant to be a slave, But a creation of Him who made all things free. MY DADDY IS HOME CHRISTINE WALKER ' 47 Nancy had tried every method she knew in her at- tempt to get to sleep, but try as she would, she was still wide awake. Perhaps it was just the thought that kept running through her head. It might have been the light that was shining under the door. Yes, that was what it was, the light was en in the living room. Her mommie was sitting up waiting for some man to come whom mommie called daddy. A man was coming home to stay at this very house. Well, she was going to show them. She would run away. She wasn ' t going to stay in any old house with any old man that took her mommie away from her. Nancy started to get up and then, hearing the front door open, she decided to peek out the door to see what he looked like. Slipping out of bed, she padded across the floor. Her pink nightie hung down to her little white toes which she wiggled to see how they felt in the dark. Her curly brown pig tails stopped bobbing up and down when she got to the door. For a full three sec- onds she stood staring at this so called daddy. Slowly her fists began to relax while she took in everything DECEMBER, 1943 from his shiny black navy shoes to his brown curly hair. Her mouth slowly turned from its scared look to a happy little smile. As she flung herself toward him and crawled up into his lap, their gray eyes met in the same crinkling way, and she said, Hi, Daddy. Will you take me fishing? LIT ABNER YOKUM THOMAS O ' BRIEN, ' 46 Li ' l Abner Yokum is one of the nicest people I ' ve never met. I ' ve never met him because he exists only in the imagination of Al Capp, his cartoonist creator. Nevertheless, he should be the ideal of every American boy. It is the responsib.l.ty of each of us to make up for the fact that there is no real Li ' l Abner. His appearance and environment are unusual. He is a big, clumsy, powerful built hillbilly with an open, contented face. Dogpatch, his natural habitat, is overflowing with high octane local color. Within its boundaries may be found the skunk rendering works, Cousin Weakeyes, Hairless Joe, Lonesome Polecat, Moonbeam McSwine, and a mysterious mons- ter called It , just to name a few. The Dogpatch census taker went out of his head trying to decide whether or not some of the inhabitants counted as human beings. But Li ' l Abner ' s charm is an abstract quality and has nothing to do with appearance or background. When he refers to himself as a sweet inner-cent child, he himself gives us an accurate character sketch of Li ' l Abner. Mammy Yokum ' s boy is innocence personified. His complete childlike faith in human nature is constantly getting him into difficulties. After unintentionally causing someone some trivial trouble, he imagines himself to be a cruel inhoomin monster. The intrigues and shrewd dealings of the outer world invariably draw from him the comment, amoozin but confoozin. Li ' l Abner is obviously not impressed by our worldly social system. To the best of my knowledge, he has never, in his life, done anything mean. Meanness is something be- yond his imagination, something he cannot under- stand or tolerate. When Fearless Fosdick, his fav- orite comic strip character, is being done wrong by, he is unable to eat or sleep until the culprit is behind the bars. Nor is the Yokum boy cursed with clever- ness or brilliance. He is happy and worries about nothing, mainly on account of ah don ' t know nothing. His three great loves are for Mammy, Pappy and pok chops. The first two show his faith in family life; the third shows good judgment. Girls terrify him and he consistantly avoids them. Dogpatch resi- dents, such as Hairless Joe or Lonesome Polecat, who would amuse or frighten us, are accepted as common- place by Li ' l Abner. He does not discriminate against those who do not completely qualify as members of the human race. On the other hand he does occa- sionally chuckle, How ridikulus, at some phase of what we consider commonplace. I can imagine him in a group of teen-agers. He would be polite, friendly, bashful, eager to learn, unable to dislike anyone, and thoroughly disliked. With his good nature, contentment, innocence, faith in human nature, and lack of prejudice and amoition he is not designed for any place in the world but Dog- patch. Nevertheless,. I can ' t help thinking that, im- practical as he is, he is much better than what we consider successful. If I were not committed to a policy of being me, I would most certainly want to be Li ' l Abner. THOUGHTS ON THANKSGIVING MARGARET JONES ' 46 What is Thanksgiving? One interpretation is that Thanksgiving ' s a holiday on which we give thanks for all that we have and all that we have been spared. It is a golden brown turkey lying in state on a large platter. It is creamy white mashed potatoes dotted with butter and perhaps sprinkled wih paprika to lend a festive air. It is orange squash and buttery onions, pumpkin and mince pies, and nuts and candy. The un- comfortable feeling afterwards is part of the celebra- tion and is taken in its stride. A NIGHT WITH A PURR-SIAN PRINCESS ROGER WOODBURY ' 47 What a time I ' ll have tonight, thought Willie as he thoughtfully wiped off his razor. His morale sored as he buzzed around dressing for the evening ' s masquerade. This particular masquerade was an event that didn ' t happen every day. This was the night when the buoyant effect of a concealing costume and a latherless shave was prompting him to his prowess with the weaker sex. About seven o ' clock his pal, Dinny, tooted for him and the two went off to the party, Dinny ' s car turning up a cloud of dust and a terrible racket. ' We ' re here. Let ' s go over to see Benny. He seems to be talking with some girls. I wonder where Charlie is tonight? Oh well! I can see that my work is cut out for me right here. So without delay they made their way over to Benny ' s position and were in- troduced. Willie asked the Persian Princess to dance while Dinny waltzed off with the little Chinese girl. Soon they were fast friends. As a matter of fact they went out together to a drugstore. The princess ate a tre- mendous banana split with ease. She even danced a little awkwardly, and not once did she retire to the girls ' room. All of these went unnoticed by Willie who was totally enraptured by the glowing charms of that enchanting thing, this woman to whom he had beaten all of the other fellows. Being together passed the evening away quickly. By now most of the others had taken off their masks; but, under the spell of her charm, to Willie, she re- mained unknown. All good things must come to an end, it is said, and this one was going fast. If he didn ' t act soon, all would be lost. After a quick struggle with his courage, he finally blurted out his request to see her home. Much to his surprise she was visibly pleased. Once again his head began to swim while the most pure pleasant confusion held him in the spell of her magic. As they strolled down the long street, sweet nothings poured in a steady stream from his lips. Was this really Willie? It was. As they reached her front porch, Willie in his only conscious act in hours noticed that seventy-six was the same house number as Charlie ' s. Charlie, no longer able to contain himself burst right out laughing. Willie couldn ' t talk. He was hot, cold, mad, and felt like fighting, screaming, and cry- ing all at the same time. Over the porch railing went Charlie. Directly behind came Willie. A few quick trips around the house and then a mad scramble on the ground. A fine way to treat a Persian Princess, said Char- lie still helpless with gales of laughter. Aahh, but this one lives at seventy-six Ashland Street, taunted Willie from his position on the top of the heap. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY MAY JOY GO WITH YOU BARBARA SHIPPEE ' 47 Janie Myers is a very likeable young lady. Perhaps it would be better not to use the word lady, for Janie particularly dislikes this term. It ' s not that she never intends to be ladylike, but her mother, to quote janie, is always harping on it, and it ' s getting to be a rather distasteful word. So let us call Janie a rather likeable and remarkable young girl. The ad- jective remarkable is put in as an afterthought, for janie has several characteristics that just aren ' t found in the ordinary run of girls. Let us look in on Janie to find just how she differs from other girls of her age. We find her going home from school in a happy frame of mind. This is her usual mood and can be brought on by, well, anything and everything, from having jimmy smile at her, to getting a 90 in a history test. Janie skipped excitedly over to her ciosest chum, Molly, and demanded, What ' s wrong with waiting for me? I can run just so fast. Can ' t help it, someone told me Bill Brownez ' s talking to Betty at the corner, and I ' ve got to see it for myself, Molly mumbled. Hopping into the street to see around the corner, Janie declared, There ' s no one there. Huh, I knew I should ' ve run! If you had, I ' d ' ve never forgiven you. ' Just like last time when ... Janie interrupted hurriedly, ' Oh, you know I could never really hate you. She kicked open the white gate in front of the house and whistled shrilly. Now where in the heck ' s Sparky, she mumbled to herself. Bye, Molly. S ' long. Muffled yelps came to her ears when she banged open the front door. Striding into the next room, she threw her books onto a table and demanded, Just what ' s going on? I washed Sparky just last Saturday. Poor Sparky doesn ' t like it, do you? We ' re having guests and Sparky must be clean, declared Mom. That ' s no reason to bother poor Sparky — Oh! Oh! No! Not Aunt Matilda! Say no! Well, yes . . . Cousin Wilbur, too. What! Not that . . . that thing! I won ' t stand for it! I ' ll leave home! Jane Ann Myers! Co to your room until you get over those ideas. When Pop arrived with a brand new Frankie record, he loudly inquired for janie, hoping to sur- prise her. Mom shushed him and indicated the piles of luggage. Pop nodded sympathetically. He knew exactly where to go. Knocking upon the door, he explained his mission. Janie opened the door a crack, Give. Later on, Aunt Matilda rushed to Mom and asked where that horrible noise was coming from. Wilbur announced, It seems to indicate that Cousin Jane is satisfying some of her queer taste in music. Why, I received the impression that she was out, this from Aunt Matilda. Mom uncomfortably murmured that she guessed Janie was around somewhere. She gave Pop a murderous look. Well, why didn ' t she come to greet us as a well- manned young lady ought? Perhaps she didn ' t know you had come, Pop put in apologetically. I, ah, saw her peeking out the window, Wil- bur announced in a satisfied manner. That settled it. Mom went to the stairs and called, Jane, come right down. No, Jane shouted back, I haven ' t gotten over those ideas! ' Jane Ann, if you don ' t come right down . . . To what ideas was she referring? Wilbur was interested. Some little fancy of hers, I presume, Pop said. Mary, you shouldn ' t allow a girl her age to in- dulge in useless fancies, Aunt Matilda said to Mom. I sometimes think I can ' t manage her. Think! You don ' t manage her at all! Wilbur put in Mayby psy . . psyco . . . oh, well, something might help. Psychology, dear, Aunt Matilda added absent- mindedly. She stood thinking. Finally she walked up the stairs. With a Heaven help her! Pop sank into a chair. Wilbur glared at him. Aunt Matilda approached the door and said sweet- ly, Janie, don ' t you want to kiss your Auntie? Nope! Well! Aunt Matilda tried again, ' Why not, jane? ' Cause I got — I think I got somethin ' catching — whoopin ' cough, maybe. Well, of all things! Mary, why didn ' t ycu tell me? Wilbur, precious, get the luggage — hurry, Wil- bur! When the flurry was over, Pop heaved a sigh. He heard music. Jane, he ordered, Get into bed! Oh, I feel better, now. She came jumping down the stairs, Cot anything good to eat, Mom? Mom explained to Pop that Janie wasn ' t sick at all and Pop had a choking spell. Jane solicitously inquired if he felt all right. Suddenly she shrieked and rushed upstairs. Jane! I haven ' t changed my ideas, yet. You ' re forgiven, gasped Pop. You see, Jane is unusual. Not every girl would have dared to do this to an irate aunt. But — well, that ' s Janie. THE SONG OF DEATH BETTE HOWARD ' 47 Deep in the heart of a dark jungle, bathed in pale moonlight that cast eerie shadows about, a large, black figure crouched in a nearby Cypress. Not far off beneath the tangled undergrowth of jungle vines, a man squatted on his heels. His hand tightly clutched a revolver and in his belt, a shiny, sharp-edged knife glittered in the moonlight. His eyes shone in the blackness like two pieces of burn- ing coal. The figure in the Cypress tree was a lynx, ready to spring at the least movement of the native if he dared move into sight. The animal was black and slinky, and the tip of his tail moved ever so slightly. The native crept silently from under the shelter, his gun still in his hand. A twig snapped and the native stopped short. The animal must have sensed the tenseness of the moment also because he moved a little closer into a better springing position. Far away an owl whoo ' d softly. Voodoo drums be- gan to beat out a wierd, mystic, steady turn turn. It was the song of death. As if it were a cue, the lynx leaped down on the man. A loud anguished cry for help rose in the na- tive ' s throat but was checked as quickly as it had started. A gun shot echoed in the night. A low growl escaped from Ihe animal ' s throat. Half an hour later the animal was leisurely washing his paws and licking his chops in satisfaction. What a good meal ! DECEMBER, 1945 MY IDEAL DAY RITA LEDUC ' 46 My ideal day is a day on the farm. I rise by the gentle crow of roosters, approximately at four o ' clock. I then begin to dress. I put on a pair of overalls, a plaid shirt, a farmer ' s hat, and down 1 go to break- fast. On the table before me are stacks of pancakes piled so high almost to reach the ceiling. After eat- ing about a dozen, I am off to work My first job is to milk the cows. With the help of my uncle and quite a few helpers, also after an hour ' s time, I have the honor of saying that I have milked a cow. My next job is to feed the chickens. That, of course, doesn ' t take too much of my time. The next thing I do is watch, not help, my uncle clean the barn. Soon I leave. By this time the clock has reached twelve and I ' m off to dinner. As I get close to the house, I can smell the southern fried chicken my aunt has pre- pared for a hard-working girl like me. The afternoon is full of fun. I go horseback rid- ing and swimming. Toward the end of the day my uncle tries to teach me to drive the tractor. I am in bed about nine o ' clock. What a strenuous day, but still my ideal day! MY IDEAL DAY RUDY DiGRECORIO ' 46 My ideal day would begin somewhere from half- past eleven to about quarter to twelve, when the pangs of hunger strike me most. I get up, go down to my swimming pool (where the water is always kept to my taste in temperature), take a few dives, wake up, and go to my special room, where I press a button and inside of two seconds am drier than a dried fish. I call Jonah (my most faithful servant) and ask him to get my favorite dinner suit. After dressing (Jonah doing most of the dressing) I get into my elevator, and James (the elevator boy) brings me to my breakfast room (a special room for each meal) . I then get into my super-strato-hy (one of my own inventions) and go to the Madison Square Car- den where my very good friend Rocky Craziano is fighting Freddie Cochrane for the middleweight crown. At fight time, much to my — and the crowd ' s — ■ dismay, Rocky is unable to fight. I, being, always in the best physical condition, would render services in my friend Rocky ' s place. Whereas the betting changes from even money to 1 6 to 1 against me, I would surprise the crowd by toying with the champ in the first round, and then come out of the ring in the second round the new champion.. I then get back into my super-strato-hy and fly home — unde- feated champion of the world! MY IDEAL DAY BESSIE MICHAEL ' 46 Being a devoted student of both history and litera- ture, I have always been interested in the events and personalities of the past. Therefore, as you can foresee, my version of an ideal day is going to be wholly fan- tastic and imaginary. On the morning of this ideal day, Father Time and I are just about ready to push back the clock several hundred years to begin our romantic adventure. Our first stop alights us in the midst of Robin Hood and his Merry Men in the beautiful Sherwood Forest of England. We are, fortunately, just in time to join Robin on one of his daily hunts. Friar Tuck, however, is too busy devouring a chicken leg to participate in the regular activities. After the hunt, we resume our journey and reach Queen Elizabeth ' s palace to witness one of her daily tantrums with the members of the court. The old girl ' s fits of temper are nothing new to modern his- tory. However, she calmed down long enough for us to have lunch. This time we dropped in on one of the great King Arthur ' s tournaments. Sir Launcelot, his prize knight, was giving his opponent a terrific beating and was, at the same time, holding the undivided attention of the audience. True, reading it is fun, but imagine the thrill of seeing it! After this magnificent feat we journeyed across the Atlantic to colorful climax of our journey. This was President Washington ' s ball in the White House. Here, amidst frills and flounces, tails and buckled shoes, powdered wigs, and lords and ladies dancing to the divine music of the Minute Waltz, one could truly say that it was the most breathtaking sight to behold. This is my version of an ideal day. True, it is too unbelievable to be real, but it is fun to imagine. In short, it ' s fantastic, but nice! MY IDEAL DAY LUCILLE LUSICNAN 46 My idea of an ideal day is to go off for a tramp in the country with a book of my favorite poems un- der my arm. I find a shady elm and sprawl out be- neath it. I take a big rosy apple from my pocket and shine it until it gleams. I sink my teeth into it. Delicious! The atmosphere is quiet. The only sound is the distant whirr of a mowing machine. As I lie there, I look at the clouds and make pic- tures out of them. That one above those trees looks like a giant turkey ' s head. Enough of this day dreaming. I open my book to page 34. That is my favorite poem; the dog-eared and fingermarked page tells that while I read the poem. It fills me with a sense of quiet. I ' m contented just to sit and read poems all day. I laugh at the funny ones and sometimes when I ' m in the right mood, work up enough emotion to cry at the extremely sad ones. The leaves are beginning to stir. I can see the farmer plodding his weary way home. The sun is low. It is time for me to go. I must go back into reality again. THRILL OF A LIFETIME ROGER DION ' 47 It happened a year ago when I was sixteen and a sophomore in high school that great thrill of a life- time came, that of going on a vacation by myself, un- accompanied by any older person. I had dreamed of this for many weeks, even months. In fact, I gave so much attention to the idea that at night I used to wake up and not be able to regain sleep. Some- times I even had nightmares about the trip. Days of anxiety and careful planning soon passed, and finally the day came — the day when I was to start. It was a beautiful morning. Although the glori- ous sun shone directly into my bedroom window as it gradually appeared, I had a terribly hard time wak- ing up. Roger, get up, eagerly shouted my mother for the third time. (Continued on Page 16 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY v u r REVIEWS RTRuOLAV BLACK BOY By Richard Wright Reviewed by ROBERT LANCEVIN ' 47 BLACK BOY is the story of the turbulent youth of Richard Wright, a southern boy. Hard times, the separation of his mother and father, the death of near relatives and the resultant shifting from town to town, from city to city, all caused him much dis- tress in his early years. The theme of the biography is the author ' s con- viction that he should exist as a distinct individual, not merelv as one of the many southern blacks . He is constantly forced by his own relatives to con- ceal his personality and his intelligence. They told him it was not good for black boy to try to get ahead ... he should be meek and mild, and even servile. Richard Wright was not content to be a nobody. He wanted to be a man and not a mere flunky. He was fired from numerous jobs because he wanted to get ahead and was often told to be content with what he had or get out, Around whites he was supposed to be some sort of automaton, a robot, a mechanical man. He was not to think or even feel. As he puts it, the safety of my life in the South depended on how well I concealed from all whites what I felt. Throughout the book Richard Wright keeps your nerves taut. He takes you in and out of the many predicaments which dotted his life. He makes you feel what he felt. His anger at being kept down, his inability to understand this attitude, his supreme wish to be a man by men ' s standards are all there. He concludes his book with these words: With ever watchful eyes and bearing scars, visible and in- visible, I headed North, full of a hazy notion that life could be lived with dignity, that the personalities of others should not be violated, that men should be able to confront other men without fear or shame, and that if men were luck in their living on earth, they might win so me redeeming meaning for their having struggled and suffered here beneath the stars. TWO NEW BOOKS Reviewed by ROGER HEBERT ' 46 The success stories of great negro personalities, whom we are glad to call Americans, are presented in two well written books: GREAT AMERICAN NE- GROES by Ben Richardson and WE HAVE TOMOR- ROW by Arna Bontempts. The former book includes people of such diversi- fied talents as George Washington Carver, scientist; Paul Robeson, actor; Joe Louis, fighter; and Marian Anderson, singer. In WE HAVE TOMORROW are twelve lesser known American negroes who greatly dared and greatly achieved. Included are Col. Benjamin Davis, Jr., who for a year was given the silent treatment of West Point; Horace Clayton, who discovered col- ored boys don ' t attend the school dances in Seattle; Mildred Blount, who as a child worked so hard she fell asleep in church; the phenomenal Hazel Scott, who overcame many obstacles to obtain her remark- able success at the piano in the blending of modern jazz with the classics — and others. Many people in the United States today have little realization of the ability and courage of the American negro. If Americans read these books, they would appreciate the colored race to a greater extent. Ap- preciation would mean less prejudice and wider tol- erance. DAYS AND NIGHTS By Konstantine Simonov Reviewed by KATHLEEN BROUSSEAU ' 47 Konstantine Simonov brings to us the tremendous struggle of the Russians to hold burning Stalingrad from the clutches of the powerful Nazi war machine during the turning tide of the war. Simonov, war correspondent, poet, playwright, as well as most suc- cessful Russian novelist, has written a truly magnifi- cent military novel with his own extensive experience as the background of the battle of Stalingrad. The battle — one of the most murderous yet courageous battles — of the Russians to hold their line and halt the Germans ' onward rush before they could reach the Volga. Here are seventy days and nights with Saburov, war-toughened Red Army officer, fighting his way from Odessa and Moscow to Stalingrad, as he and his battalion struggle through the shell- blocked streets of smoking ashes and ruins to win back three apartment buildings; we cross the frozen Volga, black and treacherous with bombholes, while Nazi 88 ' s roared overhead; mortars are dragged through open spaces alive with flying shrapnel and the deadly German cross-fine. Three times Saburov crawls through the German night patrol on to the Volga. The battle surges from street to street, from build- ing to building. Brave men live and die; and yet amid the holocaust that was Stalingrad, a Red Army nurse finds her way to Saburov. DAYS AND NIGHTS, writ ten in military language, is devoid of politics and propaganda. Konstantine Simonov has written a great Russian novel. THE RED PONY By John Steinbeck Reviewed by BEVERLY FOX ' 47 At last the master of such stirring novels as THE MOON IS DOWN has turned to a lighter mood and written something of interest to the younger set. THE RED PONY is the book — the author is John Steinbeck. jody wondered what he had done when his father called him that morning, and he never dreamed of the unexpected delight of the new red pony. The de- votion of the two increased every day, as Jody trained Gabilan into a fine pony. And when the two were separated by the pony ' s death, life didn ' t seem worth while. The stranger, Gitano, who came to the ranch where Jody lived because he had been born there, and wanted to die there, too, helped to relieve the unbearable ache of the days which followed. The news of the colt which was to be born soon brought a new joy to Jody, who was named sole owner of the yet unborn animal. After the days of tense waiting, which seemed eternity, the little black colt finally became a reality instead of living in Jody ' s dream. THE RED PONY is written in such an easy, charm- ing style that it appeals to everyone, regardless of age. DECEMBER, 1945 F 1 9 4 9 WELCOME CLASS OF 1949 It is with a feeling of great satisfaction and with a deep sense of pride that I take this opportunity to welcome the members of the Class of 1949. You have become a very integral part of Mary E. Wells High school in two short months. The spirit of sportsmanship exhibited by you during your Freshman Week activities has insured your place in the annals of Wells. But the initiation you experienced was a small part of that week ' s gain. You became a class. You became conscious of your fellow members and dis- covered that as a class unit you can accomplish much. This sense of close unity must be cherished by each of you as you move through your under- graduate years. I trust that each of you realizes the seriousness of a high school educa- tion and that from the beginning to the end of your high school days you will move toward your graduation date, striving every day to better the re- sults of the days before. Today ' s learning, culture, and knowledge make tomorrow ' s success. JAMES M. ROBERTSON, Principal ajgrt srsssr s RULES FOR FRESHMAN WEEK The Seniors of Mary E. Wells High School would like to have the Freshmen of Mary E. Wells High School observe freshmen week by distinguishing them- selves in the following manner: Girls Monday — Two different colored sscks. Hair in pigtails. Tuesday — Sweater inside out. Green ribbon around throat in bow. Wednesday — Eight different pigtails. Green colored ribbons around left arm. Thursday — No makeup. Hair in pigtails. Green bow on pigtails. Two different colored socks. Friday — Big sign 12 xl8 — I AM A FRESHMAN. Put name (and nickname if you have one) . Boys Monday — Two different colored socks. High water pants. Tuesday — Tie down the back Wednesday — Green bow around hair. Green bow on left arm. Thursday — Shirts backwards. Green bow on left arm. Lipstick on lips only. Friday— Big sign 12 xl8 — I AM A FRESHMAN. Put name (and nickname if you have one) . There will be a party provided by the upper class- men for the freshmen Friday, September 28, from 3 to 6. THE UPPER CLASSMEN MUST NOT ENFORCE THE ABOVE OBSERVANCE THEMSELVES. THEY SHALL REPORT ANY FRESHMAN NOT OBSERVING THE ABOVE TO THE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. FRESHMEN WEEK WLL BE OBSERVED WITHIN THE SCHOOL DURINC SCHOOL HOURS ONLY. 10 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY FRESHMEN ' S REVENGE JOHN R. FERGUSON ' 47 I was tired. The lines on the blank paper in front of me were blurred. I was trying to write a theme for English. I could not keep my eyes open. A clock ticked monotonously away. My head dropped slowly toward the paper. Then I was asleep. When I awoke, I saw something close to my eyes. I had trouble focusing them on it. When I did, I shut them again. I opened them a second time but it was stiil there. It was a little man, about four inches tall. He laughed as he pointed his finger at me. Then others came out from behind my stack of books. They were laughing, too. I thought I had seen them before, but that was fantastic. I then realized that they were all freshmen — or rather, miniatures of freshmen. I tried to raise my head but couldn ' t. I squirmed around in my seat and found that yards and yards of green ribbons were tied around me! I could smell something. It smelled like lipstick . . . Oh no! I saw my reflection in the window. My whole face was smeared with the stuff I had so recently applied to the lips of freshmen. In my hair was a huge green bow. My shirt was on backwards and my pants were rolled up well above my knees. I knew without look- ing that my socks were different colors. And around my neck hung a sign, written in letters of fire, I am a Junior! By now there were dozens of the little freshmen running around on the floor and desk and climbing all over me. They were all laughing and shouting. Suddenly the clock struck. The little people van- ished. The ribbon, lipstick, and other things disap- peared. I then realized I must have been dream- ing. But — I could distinctly smell lipstick! FRESHMEN FOLLIES PHYLLIS ACARD ' 49 Although it was bad enough, it could have been worse. Of course it ' s about the Greenhorns ' take it or leave it legal third degree at Wells High School. Yes, this year, for the first time our fine friend, Mr. Robertson, O.K. ' ed initiations. As usual the shy (?) seniors conducted the party (for them). My back still aches from sitting up straight so as not to crush my sign, but what hurts even more are my feelings. I have carried around all week a feel- ing of abuse, as I suppose every advertiser (sign car- rier) in room 108 has. Our teachers helped us tremendously although I can ' t imagine why they didn ' t laugh at the boys ' painted lips and the girls ' eight pigtails. But doesn ' t a story always end with revenge of the unjust? Well so did this one. Because after they had their laugh, the solaced seniors were told that out of their pockets would came a party for the freshmen. Anyhow the seniors didn ' t mind too much, because most of them had a lot of fun. To those I repeat, Some people never grow up. What are we going to do about it? We are going to wait three years and pile our revenge on the in- nocent greenhorns of 1948. Who wouldn ' t? FRESHMEN WEEK KENT BLAIR ' 49 May you all have pity on us boys so meek, Who had to endure Freshmen W ek. With our high water pants and our unmatching socks, Plus a bright green bow on our short clipped locks. With our shirts on backward and a bow on our arm, Our lips smeared with lipstick that added no charm. With a tie down our back and a great big sign, We said we ' re FRESHMEN; we hope for the last time. DILEMMAS OF A FRESHMAN ANN MARIE FLYNN ' 49 As I walked down Main Street last Thursday, the people turned around completely to stare. This did not bother me too much, being a spectacle for the public ' s eyes to gaze upon was nothing. I would not say that I looked too bad. The pig- tails had an odd way of drooping forlornly as if the trials of Freshmen Week were too much for my hair to bear. Sweaters inside out was not bad, but I don ' t know how many people came up to me and said, Your sweater is inside out. Yes, I would smile politely through bared teeth while my mind was flooded with dreams of being an upperclassman. If people did not read Page 1, Col- ume 2 and continued on Page 3 of the Southbridge News it was no fault of mine. On Friday morning I came to school carrying my sign, the big one that said I am a Freshman in hideous green letters. The very thought of those words which have caused me so much anguish and torment sent shudders up my spine. Oh well, in 9% months we will be freshmen no more — happy thought — in the meantime we are all having a wonderful time. THE WANDERINGS OF A SENIOR DURING FRESHMAN WEEK MARCIA SMALL, ' 49 One more roll there, big boy. Up go the trousers two more inches. Oh, for a candid camera! Here ' s a girl with her pigtails up on her head. That ' s not fair! And down come the pigtails. Do you have eight pigtails? Count them again, maybe you made a mistake. | Only six diferent-colored rbbons, too. Hand over some of the green crepe paper. Where is the green bow on your arm? Just for that you ' ll get a great big one. Seniors really know how to tie bows. Hold still. There! Now don ' t take it off. The lipstick looks just darling, boys! Now wait just one minute, Freshman! How about that sign? Is it eighteen by twelve? Okay. We poor freshmen, can even measure a card to suit the seniors, just think, some of the cards were one-thirty-second of an inch off! ! Oh well, we can stand almost anything for one week. But I pity the freshmen next year. What we won ' t do to them! FRESHMAN WEEK ROBERT CRAIG ' 49 From September 24 to September 28 To perform the following was our fate. Pants rolled up Different colored socks A green bow on our arm And another on our locks. We had to wear dark lipstick And a great big sign. We thought that we looked silly, We weren ' t far wrong that time. Shirt on backwards, Tie backwards, too, Boy! ! ! I thought, I ' ll be glad When Freshmen Week is through! Friday, there was a party. We had a lot of fun, But all the freshmen were doubly glad Cause Freshmen Week was done! DECEMBER, 1945 11 US POOR FRESHMEN ROGER VINCENT ' 49 What happened to us poor freshmen during the past week, shouldn ' t have happened to a dog. We had some fun out of it just the same, but woe betide the poor freshman who did not comply with the rules. When the upper classmen spotted him, they would swarm down on him like a pack of wolves going after one poor little sheep. The upper class- men would then decorate them the right way but to the very extreme. (The upper classmen, especially the seniors, took it as a great big joke to see us all decorated like a bunch of clowns.) My personal opinion was that Thursday was the worst day for the boys. The upper classmen surely smeared this poor freshman with plenty of lipstick. I myself had enough lipstick on to supply the whole school. In fact I might say that I looked like the cosmetic counter at our five and ten. The girls were the worst off on Wednesday. What they looked like is indescribable. They seemed to be all tails. What they should start around here is a senior week during which the freshmen push the seniors around. Boy, would that be wonderful. I believe that they have not such a week because the seniors would never be the same again. It was a swell week just the same and everybody, that is almost everybody, was happy. The party sure was swell! THE FRESHMAN BOY VINCENT DEL VECCHIO ' 49 The freshman boy, he goes to school Without a worry, he ' s very cool. He knows that this is freshman week, And goes to school dressed like a freak. He gets up early Monday morning, And goes to school tired and yawning. He gets to school and his pants are rolled high By a couple of seniors, and he dares not sigh, With one stocking blue and the other red, He keeps on blushing, ' til he goes to bed. He gets up Tuesday, bright and spry, And goes to school watching the clouds in the sky. He goes to school with his tie on nice, But the senior boys creep up like mice. He dares not struggle when they turn around his tie, Or he ' d see stars, and not in the sky. He goes to school with his hair slicked back, When all at once he thinks he ' s being scalped with an axe. For along came the seniors, and on him went a bow, Which the little freshman boy was bashful to show. Thursday was the day that went to the seniors ' head, For the freshman boy ' s lips had to be decorated in red. And his shirt went from front to back, Making him feel as though he were slack. Along came Friday, he wore a big sign, He showed the seniors he could take their design. FRESHMAN WEEK JOY WILDE ' 49 It seemed to me, that Freshman Week — Was fun for all, both strong and meek; The Upperclassmen had their fun, And laughed and teased when the week began. Eight different pigtails caused quite a riot — Even the Office was far from quiet ! ! ! Two colored socks caused quite a bark From outsiders- who thought we had dressed in the dark! Lipstick on the boys, a tie down the back- — I declare! Such legs! There ' s nothing they lack. The girls without makeup seemed out of a book; It was awful indeed, you never saw such a look As we got from the seniors met in the hall. They ' d always say, Freshman, get on the ball! With bows in their hair, the boys were forlorn — And a sign made of cardboard tattered and torn. The seniors would stop, look, then say Yippee! Then thinking they were funny, said this to me, Stop! Let me measure it! To make sure it ' s right! If it ' s not 12 by 18 kid, I ' ll see you tonight! When the Freshman Party was well on its way — Mr. Sibley came out and made it a day! Soon everyone started to push at once — He ' s taking my picture — do you want a punch? With Freshman Week over — Wells went back to normal. Even though the seniors were casual and formal, We all say hello! when we meet in the hall — And there is no Freshman — get on the ball! We ' re classmates now — and we ' ll play together And win football games, despite the weather! FRESHMAN WEEK ALDEN BENNETT ' 49 On Monday we were asked, if that ' s what you call it, to wear highwater pants and two different colored socks. Well, I got to school all right. Then Ka- pow, a senior, jumps on me, pins me to the wall, measures the height of my pants, and congratulates me on my sportsmanship. After this all I heard was Roll ' em up, Turn around, Hi! cutie!, Eighteen inches, to your knees, and dozens more. I got along okay. Tuesday was easy, all we had to do was wear a tie down the back. It would have been all right but for those eager beaver seniors that pulled my once artistic knot into something that resembled a hang- man ' s noose and felt the same. Wednesday ran along all right. Of course with a brush cut it might have been a little difficult to wear a bow, but with my mop it was easy. The bow on my arm got slightly crushed in the halls, but all went along pretty good. Thursday, Yipe, I wore lipstick, shirt back- wards, and a bow on my left arm. On the subject of lipstick I quote from the rule sheet, Lipstick on lips only. I am only a freshman, but I can read. On Friday we wore a sign 18 in. x 12 in. with various pieces of information on it. I got this cov- ered with autographs of those that could still write after the week ' s ordeal. I discarded it at the party Friday afternoon. This party was a lot of fun. I danced with girls, which is logical, and had coke (the type you drink, not burn,) and so-called cookies. This, to be serious, was very nice of the seniors. We were slightly warm and disarranged by six o ' clock but happy, for this closed the dumbest, silliest, most moronic week of my life, I hope; but all in all we had a merry time. I might also add that the one thing I live for is the day when I can put fresh- men in the kennel. FRESHMAN WEEK NORMAN LEIGH ' 49 Freshman Week was a very exciting one. The first day, Monday, September 23, 1945, we, the boys, had to roll our pants up to our knees and also wear two different colored stockings. It wasn ' t very funny for some freshmen, for they had nice, dark black hair on their legs. I was told by one of the girls, It is very interest- ing to watch the boys ' legs as they are always watch- ing ours. Do you think they are something to look at? I asked. 12 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY No, was the sharp and quick answer. Some of the upperclassmen would say, Come on! Up a little higher. So up they would go. Everyone did as they were told that day. Nothing hard about what we had to do Tuesday. All we had to do was to wear our ties backwards. As some remarked, We don ' t know whether we ' re coming or going. Some upperclassmen would ask, What ' s the mat- ter with you? Are you crazy or something? Could be! some answered. Wednesday, boys and girls couldn ' t be told apart, for we poor boys had to wear a ribbon on our hair and also on our arm. This was a very hectic day. Many boys looked very cute as the teachers and upper classmen remarked. One teacher asked the boys, Would you like to adopt this style? No! was the loud, quick answer. One boy didn ' t wear his ribbons, but that was fixed very quickly. Into the office went this boy with a few seniors, and when he came back he wasn ' t the same boy. He looked very different, for he had a nice large ribbon in his hair (large enough to drown him) and he also had a nice large ribbon on his left arm, plus for not doing as he was told, a nice tail of bunch- es of ribbon on it. Thursday was the worst day of them all for us poor boys. We had to wear lipstick on our lips only. But some didn ' t have it on the lips only, they had it all over them. Also we had to wear a ribbon on our left arm. One freshman said to me, I am going to kiss one of the upperclassmen and smear it all over his face. But as far as I know he didn ' t do it. Friday came with a big bang! Every boy and girl had to wear a sign with his name, nick-name, and also I am a Freshman. Some said, It is interesting to see who made the best poster. Everyone had his s ; gns and that day at school passed very easily. Near the end of school, posters were being passed around and everyone was signing them. Most of us kept them for remembrance of Freshman Week. At three o ' clock Friday there was a party at the Wells auditorium and we all had a very good time, thanks to the upperclassmen and Mr. Robertson. FRESHMAN WEEK ISABEL NOROWSKI ' 49 Ah! Poor freshmen! What we all go through, But nothing really happens, To a happy-looking crew. Yes, we can take it With a smile upon our face, We ' ll just laugh it off, ' cause It isn ' t a disgrace. Everything from lipstick To different colored socks, And a 12 by 18 sign. That weighs you down like rocks. Oh, but this isn ' t anything, We know it ' s all in fun, Would you mind? I didn ' t, It ' s gone by and done. Now, someday we ' ll be seniors. Our turn to laugh at the rest, Remember that old saying, Those who laugh last, laugh best? So, come on, you freshmen, all over now: Better days are coming, Then watch our smoke. Wow! FRESHMAN WEEK WILLIAM CODERRE ' 49 At last the dreadful day had come But it was fun for some. High-water pants, the Seniors said, So up they went, by gum And when at last it has been done No longer will I run At each and every senior ' s whim! Good gosh, I ' ll be all in. The tallest and shortest Freshmen, respectively in each home room as selected at the Freshman Party ar as follows: Room 108 — Henry Bushe, Barbara Boksa. Room . 1 1 — Robert Freeland, Helen Checka Room 112 — William Lusignan, Ralph Marcelli Room 114 — Barbara Richards, Margaret Prince Room 116 — Roger Vincent, David Varnam VERSIONS OF FRESHMAN WEEK If you say the requirements of Freshmen Week didn ' t demand much courage, ask yourself if you could have lived up to those five days with a smile? I know it would have been hard for me. But they did. Every single day, they walked around the corridors, walked home, and came back at one o ' clock for more. The boys, especially, never went through that front door without a senior or junior putting on the finish- ing touch. Yet, did you see any long faces or marks of hurt pride? No, in fact they even laughed at themselves. That ' s the spirit of America and it ' s here in our own school. That ' s why I say three cheers for the freshmen, class of 1949. — Vivian julien ' 47 Freshmen week — to the freshmen of today, is a happy, carefree introduction into school fun and sportsmanship of high school. We upper classmen, in creating the rules and plans for freshmen week, often give them odd orders in deeds and dress, recall- ing our experiences, though our upper classmen were lenient in their rules. — Jeanne Sirnonds ' 4 7 I thought freshman week was a lot of fun and everybody who did the things we had to do were good sports. When I am a senior, I would like to see the freshman boys dress up as girls and the girls dress up as boys. — Jerry Caudette ' 49 I found freshman week most amusing as did every- one else, that is everyone except the freshmen. The strangers who visited the school that week must have wondered as to just what kind of students we had at Mary E. Wells. However, the freshmen were great sports and did everything just as they had been asked. I, personally, thought it was a simply wonderful idea. It seemed nice to h.ive the freshmen dis- tinguished from others. — Rachel Bonnette ' 47 This is a very good way of welcoming the fresh- men, for you welcome everyone. No one gets hurt Also everyone in school has a good time. -Virginia Chase ' 47 DECEMBER, 1945 13 LOCALS «SSrtS8Jr«$SW«3 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 24-28 This week was dedicated to all the freshmen who entered the sacred portals of Wells High. To make them live up to their title of freshmen, they were made to look ridiculous and do ridiculous things. It was all in the spirit of fun, though, because we are sure they enjoyed it as much as the upperclassmen did. SEPTEMBER 28 After a week of hectic initiation, the freshmen were royally welcomed at a party given in their honor by the upperclassmen in the auditorium at three o ' clock. Coke and cookies were served and enter- tainnment was presented. OCTOBER 3 Mr. Paul Sweet, our instructor of musical instru- ments, demonstrated playing the trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and saxophone. OCTOBER 9 Decision, precision, and vision were the key words in the speech given to us by the noted )oe Mitchell Chappie. Mr. Chappie said that without decision, precision, and vision one cannot succeed in the world. He also told us of some of the celebrities he had met. OCTOBER 20 The camera-minded pupils of Wells High have formed a Camera Club with Mrs. Katheryn Robertson as their adviser. Their first sccia! event was a Camera Club Festival in the auditorium. Cider and doughnuts were sold and the famous fortune teller, Miss Rosa Rekaf (Miss Hedwiga Swiacki) , read palms. Miss Claire Birtz sketched portraits and Fred Sibley snapped pictures. OCTOBER 26 The class of ' 47 chose their class ring. OCTOBER 31 What ' s Under the Hat of America? was the theme of a talk given to us by Commodore Long- fellow of the National Red Cress. Commodore Long- fellow made an unusual entrance dressed in a long white gown covered by a red, white, blue robe. He told the story of the Good Samaritan and the origin of the Red Cross flag. His unusual way of giving a lecture appealed to everyone. NOVEMBER 7 A group of Leominster ' teen-agers from the Leominster Canteen were guests at an assembly in the auditorium. The president of the canteen, Rene Rheault, talked on how to start a canteen and how to keep it going. Their adviser, Mr Martin Burns, also stressed the need of a canteen in the commun- ity. Mrs. Ball also spoke on the canteen. NOVEMBER 8 An illustrated lecture on customs and arts of Mexico was given by Dr. A. B. Keeler of Mexico City. His beautiful pictures showing the Mexican people at their work and play, the colorful fiestas, and the numerous sports furnished one of the year ' s best as- semblies. NOVEMBER 21 A football rally was held.. Cheerleaders led the assembly with cheers and songs. There were sev- eral speakers including Bernard McMahon, Cather- ine Costa, Superintendent Channing Greene, Prin- cipal James Robertson, Coach Harry McMahon. A good-luck wreath, presented to the football squad by the student body, was accepted by Captain Pete Theodoss. NOVEMBER 28 Preview of the senior play. NOVEMBER 30 Spring Green. The Class of 1946, Mary E. Wells High School, presented Spring Green by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements on Wednesday evening, December 5, 1945, at the Auditorium, Mary E. Wells High School. CAST OF CHARACTERS Nina Cassell Margaret Dandurand Mrs. Rumble Lucille Lusignan Scootie Cassell Rita Leduc Private Snow Anne Damian Private Wood Joy Oker Tony Cassell Veronica DiFederico Pinkie Ames Louise LeClair Genevieve Jones Nancy Wilkinson Mrs. Jones Barbara Steiger Eula Hotchkiss Theresa Swirbliss-f- Mrs. Putnam Margaret Jones— - Dunk Doyle Sam Athanas Bing Hotchkiss John Ciprari Major Todd Paul St. Martin T. Newton Todd Charles Peloquin Dr. Luther Blodgett Mike Ziu Officer Ryan William King Mr. MacGruder James Rapo Billy Albert Brousseau Solos were sung between Acts II and III by Betty Boudreau and Rachel Trudeau, members of Girls ' Glee Club, accompanied by Claire LaForce. The Class of 1946 thanks the LePain Pharmacy for the loan of the wheel chair; The Edwards Com- pany for the perfume boxes and the mirror; Nipmuck Tribe, I. O. R. M. for the loan of an Indian costume; Mr. F. A. Couture of the Trade School for supervision of the electrical work; Miss Grace Palmer for super- vision of make-up; Miss Claire Birtz for her help with posters and stage; Mr. McMahon, Mr. Laakso, and Mr. Hoyt for assisting in the corridors; and its many friends who have loaned properties and costumes. Miss Thecla Fitzgerald was director of the play. 14 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY COMMITTEES Prompter — Pauline Madore. Senior Play Committee — Veronica DiFederico, Bargara Armes, Tom O ' Brien, James Roberts, Anne Damian, Mary Jones, and Margaret Jones. Ticket Committee — Richard Bennett, Chairman; Doris Paul, Jean Swan, Carl Olson, Claire Boehm, Pauline Proulx, Gertrude Kornasky, Islay Palmer, Pearl LaPlante, Mary Curran, Christie Legori, Pete Theodoss, Betty Boudreau, Victoria Themistocles, Wanda Boksa, Tina Cucuruto, Bessie Kraly, Patricia Hyland, Anna Denault, Mary Rydensky, Julian Benvenuti, Phyllis Maloney, Doris Bibeau, and Margaret Douty. Properties Committee — Mary Jones, Chairman; Rachel Jalbert, Claire LaForce, Bessie Michael, and Georgette Gatineau. Candy Committee — Veronica DiFederico, William King, Richard Bennett. Ushers — Catherine Costa, Chairman; Lorraine Staves, Theresa Kwiatkowski, Dorothy Allard, Claire LaForce, Mary Curran, Caroline Alger, Olga Cleri, Laura Ciesla, Jean Small, Barbara Armes, Helen Welk, Rachel Jalbert, Mary Marino, Dorcas Renaud, Laura Lupa, Stefanie Slota, Pauline Proulx, Jean Swan, Vic- toria Themistocles, Pearl LaPlante, Phyllis Letournsau, and Wanda Boksa. Stage Committee — James Rapo, Albert Brousseau, Pete Theodoss, Bob Shaw, and Lawrence Simonds. Checking — Robert L ' Homme, Chairman; James Mogavero, and Robert Harmon. Make-up — Barbara Steiger, Gertrude Kornasky. Music — Gerald Gregoire. Programs — Mary Rydensky. Publicity Committee — Rachel Jalbert, Chairman; Rachel Trudeau, Helen Welk, Gertrude Kornasky. DECEMBER 14 The Readers ' Guild will sponsor a Crystal Dance December 14 from 8 to 1 1 in the auditorium. Gerry Gregoire ' s orchestra will play for dancing. Music Committee ' Chairman: Murat Regip, Ernest Duquette, Roger Hebert. Decoration Committee: Chairman: The resa Swir- bliss, Tina Curcuruto, Ann Tobia, Nita LaRcchelle, Barbara Salva. Refreshment Committee: Chairman: Christie Le- gori, Pete Theodoss, Robert Shaw. Ticket Committee: Lionel Clement, Hank Moriarty, Louis Theodoss. DECEMBER 21 The Class of ' 47 will sponsor a Christmas Dance to be held on December 21 from 8 to 1 1 in the audi- torium. Admission will be $.60. Gerry Gregoire ' s orchestra will play for dancing. Dona Beulieu is chairman of the dance. Music Committee — Robert Vailliancourt, Chairman; Roger Dion, Normand Paulhus Aline Guilmstte. , Decoration Committee — Florence Brzeis, Chairman; Jane Howarth, Kelly Kollios, John Ferguson, Robert Lusignan. Refreshment Committee — John Sotir, Chairman; George Egan, Sylvio Durocher, Leonard Brodeur. Publicity Committee — Beverly Fox, Chairman; Elizabeth Migala, Theresa Tetreault. Ticket Committee — Helen Matys, Chairman; Evelyn Polomski, Alfreda Carpik, Albert Coderre, Vangel Sotir. Invitation Committee — John Simonds, Chairman; Roger Woodbury, Edna Joslin, Barbara Brown. Checking Committee — Clara Checka, Chairman; Harry Chapell, James Borey, Vasiliki Costa. Maintenance Committee William Rowett, Chair- man; Richard Martin, Edwin Mozley, Normand Loiselle. DECEMBER The Dramatic Club has chosen for its annual Christ- mas Play, The Topaz of Ethiopia. THE CAST Charlie Kelland, station agent at Milltown Murat Regip A Traveler John Fcguson Ezra Hammerstein, formerly of Germany Thomas Stoupis Leah Hammerstein, his daughter Lois LePage Hashimura Obata, formerly of Yokohama Robert Orsini Tom Harris Mrs. Harris, his wife Mrs. Truslow Caldwell, of Chicago Four girls of teen age Jane Howarth, Irene Boudreau, Jean Mannis Readers Marjorie Anderson, Clara Bernadone Coach Miss Flora Tait Scene: Waiting room of the way station of Milltown on a main line to Chicago. Time: Christmas Eve. FACULTY This year we are happy to welcome back Miss Pauline Aucoin, the head of the Commercial Depart- ment, also Mrs. Kyrios of the Household Arts De- partment. John Sobieski Marilyn Sheriffs Barbara Steiger Lucille Proulx The student body and faculty welcome Miss Elsie Benoit, Wells ' 39, and Salem Teachers College ' 44 to the Commercial, Mrs. Small to the Math, Mrs. Robertson to the Science Departments. In June 1945 Miss Winifred King retired as school nurse. The best wishes of the school go with her for health and happiness in gratitude for her many kind- nesses. Mrs. Laakso is school nurse this year. Miss Norton this year is teaching at the Avon School for the Blind in Avon, Connecticut. Mr. Hoyt is our new Director of Guidance replacing Mr. Paul Dion who has accepted a new similar posi- tion in West Springfield. CLASS OFFICERS 1946 President Bernard McMahon Vice-President .... Margaret Dandurand Treasurer Samuel Athanas Secretary Bessie Kraly Faculty Adviser Miss Frances Troy 1947 President Lionel Clement Vice-President Ann Tobia Treasurer Edmund Gillon Secretary Natalie Hazelton Faculty Adviser Miss Rose Brodeur 1948 President Philip Cheney Vice-President Helen Boucher Treasurer Ernest Duquette Secretary Jean Meunier Faculty Adviser Miss Persis Howe 1949 President Robert Arsine Vice-President Nita LaRochelle Treasurer Richard St. Martin Secretary Joy Wilde Faculty Adviser Miss Grace Palmer DECEMBER, 1945 J 5 STUDENT CLUBS STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President Bernard McMahon Vice-President Richard Bennett Sec retary and Treasurer Anna Denault Other Executive Henry Remian Faculty Adviser Miss Constance Coderre CAMERA CLUB Students with photography as their hobby have formed a Camera Club which has already sponsored a successful dance. President Vangel Sotir Vice-President Fred Sibley Secretary Edna Joslin Treasurer Roger Dion Faculty Adviser Mrs. Katherine Robertson READERS ' GUILD The Readers Guild has 480 members this year which adds up to about 90% of the school body. President Roger Hebert Vice-President Th,prp ;a Swirbliss Secretary Tina Curcuruto Treasurer Christie Legori Faculty Adviser Mrs. Bartoli ADVISORY BOARD Senior: Rogert Hebert, Theresa SwirbJi ss Tina Cur- curuto, Christie Legori. Juniors: John Moriarty, Ann Tobia, Regina Burgess, Lionel Clement. Sophomore: Murat Regip. Freshmen: Nita LaRochelle, Louis Theodoss. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club this year has such a large mem- bership that it has had to be divided into three groups. Junior-Senior Dramatic Club (35 members) President Joy Oker Vice-President Elizabeth Migala Secretary Lucille Proulx Treasurer Ann Tobia Faculty Adviser Miss Rose Brodeur COMMITTEES Social Committee — Regina Burgess Chairman; Jean Swan, Barbara Armes, Ann Tobia. Program Committee — Dolores DiFederico, Chairman; Constance Lapierre, Rachel Bonnette. Publicity Committee — Ellen Hogan, Chairman; Estelle Beaulieu, Doris Cournoyer, Barbara Brown. Make-up Committee — Natalie Hazelton, Chairman; Georgette Gatineau, Joy Oker, Irene Mason. Stage Committee — Doris Paul, Chairman; Mary Breen, Ruth Hefner, Irene Mason. Business Committee — Paul : ne Bail, Chairman; Claire Lanpher, Lucille Proilx, Clara Checka. Play Committee — Jane howarth, Chairman; Adeline Bozzo, Rena Themistocles. Costume Committee — ilizabeth Migala, Chairman; Doris Paul, Jane Howarth. Sophomore Dramatic Club (44 members) President Thomas Stoupis Vice-President Jeanne LeBlanc Secretary • Jean Meunier Treasurer Murat Regip Faculty Adviser , Miss Flora T ait Play Committee — Vmcent Gerard, Chairman; Louise Benoit, Mary : ccione, Pauline Hefner, Ruth Smith. Social Committee — B,. ra Salva, Chairman; Mar- garet Lenti, Shirley een, Theresa Martin, Ra- mona LeClaire. ' Program Committee — Glori. Quattrocelli, Chairman; John Sobieski, Alyne Eaves, Yvette Meunier, George Tetreault. Freshman Dramatic Club (37 members) President . , Roger Renaud Vice-President Jeanne Sarrasin Secretary Claire Peloquin Treasurer Richard Morse Faculty Adviser Miss Grace Palmer Program Committee — Mary Bachand, Nita LaRochelle, Janice Henault, Jacqueline Lucier, Irene Bou- dreau. Play Committee — Warren Kingsbury, Regina Travisky, Irene Montigny, Marilyn Sherriff, Lois LePage. Social Committee — Margery Anderson, Vincent De- Vicchio, Robert Orsini, Robert Gaumond, Rudolph St. Martin. HOME ROOM OFFICERS Seniors Room 102 President Bernard McMahon Vice-President Doris Paul Health Officer Christi Legori Secretary Bessie Michael Treasurer Robert L ' homme Reader ' s Guild Christi Legori Room 104 President Robert Shaw Vice-President Nancv Wilkinson Health Officer Chester Szydlik Secretary Jean Small Treasurer Laurence Simonds Reader ' s Guild Robert Shaw Room 124 President Samuel Athanas Vice President Wanda Boksa Health Officer George Bandelli Secretary Catherine Costa |fll Treasurer Benoit Boissoneault Reader ' s Guild George Bandelli Room 1 26 President Bessie Kraly Vice-President Veronica DiFederico Health Officer William King Secretary Margaret Douty Treasurer Rudolph DiGregorio Reader ' s Guild Tina Curcuruto Juniors Room 230 President Roger Dion Vice-President Ellen Hogan Health Officer Rupert Covey Secretary Natalie Hazelton Treasurer Edmund Gillon Reader ' s Guild Nancy Hakala Room 202 President Lional Clement Vice-President Barbara Brown Health Officer Weldon Blair Secretary Regina Burgess Treasurer Harry Chapell Reader ' s Guild Harry Chapell Room 218 President William Rowett Vice-President Pauline Roy Health Officer Norman Paulhus Secretary Ann Tobia Treasurer Nicholas Perikli Reader ' s Guild Joan Zitka Room 204 President Robert Langevin Vice-President Edna Joslin Health Officer Christo Metro Treasurer Donald Johnson Secretary Elizabeth Migaia Reader ' s Guild Richard Martin ' iluL cur - THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Sophomores Room 220 President Murat Regip Vice-President Lorraine Proulx Health Officer Ronald Sheriffs Secretary Helen Pierrra Treasurer |ohn Sobieski Reader ' s Guild John Sobieski Room 122 President George Metras Vice-President Ramona LeClaire Health Officer Carmen Marinelli Secretary Jean Meunier Treasurer Edward McQuade Reader ' s Guild Margaret Lenti Room 120 President Philip Cheney Vice-President Alvne Eaves Health Officers Vincent Girard Napoleon ravreau Secretary Annette Guillmette Treasurer Donald Grenier Reader ' s Guild Shirley DiFederico Ernest Duquette Room 226 President Richard Sullivan y N « vii c j Vice-President Hope Venie Health Officer Joseph Taraskiewicz Secretary Louisa Ziu Treasurer Thomas Stoupis Reader ' s Guild Pauline Tremblay Freshmen Room 108 President Alden Bennett Vice-President Phyllis Agard Health Officer Marc Arsenault Secretary Ruth Butterworth Treasurer Theodore Athanas Reader ' s Guild Phyllis Agard Carolyn Allard Room 1 1 President Philias Caron, Jr. Vice-President Flora Caves Health Officer Paul Corriveau Secretary Jane Louise Demers Treasurer Robert Freeland Reader ' s Guild Robert Ciukay Room 1 1 2 President Edward Leduc Vice-President Nita Larochelle Health Officer Robert King Secretary Joan Hill Treasurer Roland Fontaine Reader ' s Guild Norman Labarge Room 1 1 4 President Earl Roberts Vice-President Stephen Pappas Health Officers Peter Metro Claire Peloquin Secretary Margaret Prince . o K ' ir Treasurer Robert Ma tte Reader ' s Guild Irene Montigny Room 1 1 6 President James Sly Vice-President Marcia Small Health Officers Louis TheodossX,, M .. s i Rudolph St. Martin Secretary Joy Wilde Treasurer Richard St. Martin Reader ' s Guild Barbara St. Martin WftSfaSKftSffaCWa 3- ««fti «CKSW«W« ' «S« S3«aQ ' (Continued from Page 7) THRILL OF A LIFETIME Yawning and stretching, I finally managed to an- swer, Yes, in a minute. Soon I had eaten a pip- ing hot breakfast and was on my way to the station. Of course, since it was so early in the morning, I hardly met a soul on the street. But then, who cares to talk when he is hurrying so? Arriving at the train terminal I hustled to the ticket window where I purchased my ticket. Soon I entered the New York bound train and I was on my way to the big city. Sitting in the train waiting to arrive at my desti- nation was easy enough, although the trip was not too enjoyable because near me sat a loquacious woman. Oh, she must have spoken at least two hundred words a minute! She talked and talked till finally, being so anitbyed, I nonchalantly fell asleep, ' not caring whether I offended the dear lady or not. New York, New York. All out for New Y ' ork . the train man indolently called out when we arrived at Grand Central Station, really, a city within a city. Before I realized it, I was otf the train and stand- ing sort of breathless at the size of the immense structure. A porter ' s Carry your baggage, Sir? as- tonished and partly thrilled me. I had never been given that title before. I believed one did not acquire this before he reached his late teens. I thought to myself, Gee, I must look sort of old, even if at home I ' m regarded as the baby of the family. The porter carried my luggage to a long bench where I wearily sat down after I had given a few coins to the red- cap. That, I couldn ' t forget because, before taking my vacation, I had attentively read a book entitled Tips for Travelers and I remembered distinctly the words which went something like this, Someone rendering you service, especially porters, should cer- tainly be given a reward, the amount depending on the value of the service. Then, I fell asleep on the bench. I woke up at six o ' clock, the time after which mv hotel reserva- tion be -arme void if I had not claimed it. So, here I was, in a perfectly strange city, without a place to sleep. Hopelessly, I applied at various hotels, but I received the same answer from each of them. Sor ry, not a place in the house left. Sorry, we ' ve booked up for the whole week. Finally I became so discouraged that I took the next train home. The trip that was to have been such a success, the thrill of a lifetime, proved for me to be a complete failure. DA6W00D CARL MATSON ' 46 To most people, Dagwood Bumstead is iust another silly comic strip character; however, to me he is a com- bination of them all. Take, the appetite of Wimpy, the speed of Superman, the wolf in Sweeney, and the troubles of Donald Duck, and you have Dagwood. Dagwood Bumstead is gifted with a great appetite. An irresistible force compelling ' him to eat may strike him at any moment whether at home, at work, or in bed. When this happens, he constructs one of his famous sandwiches composed taf everything from pickles to bananas; and with thA grace of a landing barge he opens his mouth and digtkts the whole thing. If Dagwood is late for work, aijd he usually is, he turns on a burst of speed that st As at his last sip of coffee and ends at the time cloc ' . his office. Bowl- ing over the mailman like Dor 3lanchard would an opponent and skirting street c rners like Glenn Davis around right end, Dagwood ' uces to work in order to prevent a call down from r s boss. There you have Dagwood, one of my favorite people, a typical character of humor, created for us simple folks who don ' t ftead the editorials. DECEMBER, 1945 17 2 Q ATHLETICS B?;$t « ffi WS? C RTt ut t u WELLS FOOTBALL TEAM Starting lineup for Webster Came — le, Sotir, 49; It, B. Boissoneault, 53; Ig, McMahon, 8; c, Beaulieu, 52; rg, Brousseau, 3; rt, P. Theodoss , 12; re, Shaw, 65; qb, Moriarty, 11; Ihb, Hebert, 2; rhb. Noga, 46; fb, H. Boissoneault, 38. The Squad was composed of the following: Bastien, 54; Beaulieu, 52; B. Boisoneault, 53; H. Boissoneault, 38; Bonneau, 48; Borus, 39; Brosseau, 3; Caron, 47; Ciesla, 45; Clement, 5; DiCregorio, 7; Duffy, 43; Egan, 4; Hebert, 2; Kings, 57; Lizotte, 41. Matte, 30; Metras, 9; McMahon, 8; McQuade, 36; Moriarty, 1 1 ; Noga, 46; Perikli, 50; Rivers, 35; Rut- cho, 33; St. Martin, 40; Shaw, 56; Sheriffs, 60; Sotir, 49; P . Theodoss , 12; LT heodcs s 1 ; C. Thibeault, 55; L. Thibeault, 34; Vor61 a744; Ziu, 42. Mary E. Wells High School was capably represented this year by a football team which can boast a long line of victories. Although there was a good turnout at the first practice, very few of these eager players were exper- ienced lettermen. Coach McMahon was faced with the problem of finding capable replacements for the graduated heroes of last year ' s team. Many of the fans were a bit skeptical at the achievements of this green team but they were quickly convinced that Coach McMahon had made good players out of these rookies. Some of the players who took part in the games were playing high school ball for the first time in their lives. Some had had a little experience; but regard- less of experience or age, the team was made up of players who would find places on any good high school team in the state. We are grateful to the players, Coach McMahon, Assistant Coach Sichol, | oe Theodoss , George and John Young, the Bastien brothers? and other veterans who staged a famous scrimmage, for giving us a team that will long be remembered. WELLS — 22 AUBURN — Our determined Wellsmen got off to a flying start by crushing a baffled Auburn team on Sept. 29 at Alumni field. Outstanding line play combined with swift running and well executed passes gave our team a one-sided, 22-0 victory. However, no scoring was made until the second period when passes by Clem Hebert and Johnny Mori- arty broke the ice with Hebert bringing the pigskin over the goal. Apparently the boys weren ' t satisfied with just one touchdown because they added seven more points before the period was over. Taking ad- vantage of a poor punt of about 20 yards, Boissoneault, Hebert, and Noga brought the ball to the 17 yard line from where Walec Noga outsmarted Auburn and scored the second touchdown of the afternoon. Harry Boissoneault scored an extra point by charging through the Auburn line for the tally. Long runs by Bastien and Bonneau and a pass from Moriarty to Bastien scored the final touchdown. Bois- soneault chalked up the extra point by breaking through the Auburn defenses. The last 2 points were made when Pej e Theodos s pulled the Auburn fullback over his goal line. WELLS — 19 PALMER — 7 On the Saturday of October 6, Wells met its sec- ond opponent and continued to make this a season to remember. The game was played at Alumni field and all the fans saw a game that was well worth attend- ing. Wells scored quickly in the first quarter and from then on they never lost sight of victory. They scored seven points in the third quarter, and in the last period they added another six points. Palmer never even came near scoring in the first three periods because of the fine defensive play of the line. Walec Noga continued to make the going rough for the foe by scoring two hard-earned touchdowns. Another standout of the game was Armand Bastien who scored a touchdown and won the admiration of all fans present by his clever running through the Palmer defenses. WELLS — 12 PUTNAM— Once again the Wellsmen proved to be too strong for the foe and took a 12-0 decision over Putnam high in Putnam. Although the playing was not as good as it had been in the previous games, the boys came out on top with two important touchdowns. In the first quarter Wells wasn ' t too impressive even though they managed to push deep into Putnam territory. However, the second period saw an im- proved team on the field. Taking advantage of a poor punt, Roger Hebert ran through the whole Putnam team and over the goal for a touchdown. Shortly after, Noga, Hebert. and Bastien worked the ball down to the 25-yard line. Again it was Roger Hebert who. after having taken a pass from Noga, charged through the line for the final six points. Outstanding line play was one of the main factors in this victory. Shaw. Benoit, Boissoneault, Theodoss, and Beaulieu helped the team along considerab ' y with clever blocking and hard tackling. WELLS — 26 ASSUMPTION — 14 On October 20, at Alumni field, Assumption High met a powerful Crimson and Cray team. The out- come of this contest was, of course, in favor of the Wellsmen, 26-14. All the scoring was done in the first half, after which Coach McMahon put in the second team which held the opponents in check for the remainder of the game. The subs played very well and also gained some seasoning for future games. Rogert Hebert was the high scorer with twelve points to his credit. Once he scored on a beautiful 70-yard run and once again he did it with a 24-yard gain. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY After Bob Shaw had blocked a kick, Pete Theodoss grabbed the ball and gained six more important points. In the same period Alec Noga broke through the whole Assumption team for a terrific 60-yard touchdown run. The other two points were made by Armand Bas- tien by kicks after two of the touchdowns. In the third quarter Assumption showed much more drive, and scored a touchdown by means of nice running and passing by St. Louis, a clever back- field man. St. Louis also scored the final touchdown for his team Two long passes from St. Louis to Au- det brought the ball close to the goal line. Powerful running by St. Louis brought the ball across the line. After this scoring the regulars returned to the game for a short time and stopped the enemy at- tack quickly. WELLS — 6 MILLBURY — 6 When the Wellsmen journeyed to Millbury, they failed to extend their winning streak to five straight games, although defeat was not their ' s either. The game was somewhat of an upset, for Wells was the heavy favorite to take the battle. Wells almost scored in the first period when they brought the pigskin deep into Millbury ground, but their attack lessened and no points were chalked up for our favorites. In the second period a pass by Roger Hebert to Bob Shaw brought the ball to the six yard line from where Hebert brought it over for the one and only touchdown for Wells. Millbury scored its touchdown when the Millbury left halfback blocked a punt and then fell on it over the goal line. The team was greatly weakened by the loss of Walec Noga from this game. Armand Bastien and Roger Hebert also could not play at their best be- cause of injuries. WELLS — 19 NORTHBRIDCE— When the Wellsmen went to play Northbridge High on November 3, they were determined to avenge last year ' s defeat and were very successful. In each quarter the team had full advantage over the oppon- ents and showed great teamwork throughout the game. Our heroes almost struck pay dirt in the first period when Alec Noga brought the ball down to the 5- yard line after having intercepted a Northbridge pass. After this the attack bogged down and the team had to wait until the second period to do any damage. John Sotir started eff the fireworks by recovering a Northbridge fumble in the second quarter. Alec Noga did the trick by tossing a touchdown pass to Bob Shaw, the pass-receiving ace of the team. Although no scoring was done in the third qua ' ter, the last period was the setting for two more scores. The first was made by Harry Boissoneault who inter- cepted a pass and ran all the way to score standing up. Roger Hebert chalked up the final six points by in- t3rcepting another pass and scoring on the play. The extra point was kicked by Armand Bastien. Rogert Hebert also scored in the third quarter; but due to a penalty, the score was not official. WELLS — 6 SOUTH HICH— 20 Friday, November 9, proved to be the unlucky day f r Wells High as the Wellsmen suffered the first de- feat of the season at the hands of South High of Worcester. Although the game was played in Wor- cester, about one hundred students of Wells High journeyed to the field to show their appreciation for the team. South scored very shortly after the start of the game and continued to hit the Wells defenses throughout th? first quarter. In the second quarter the team showed more fight and Bob Shaw scored the tying points after he had caught Roger Hebert ' s 20-yard pass. The tie didn ' t last long, however, as Steve Danke, Worcester back, ran the kick-off all the way to the goal and scored South ' s second touchdown of the afternoon. A pass from Roger Hebert to Alec Noga over the goal-line looked like the second score for Wells but the referee ruled that the pass was caught beyond the end zone, and the points did not belong to Wells. This was the extent of the Wells scoring although South High scored another touchdown to end the game at 20-6. WELLS — BARTLETT — Because of poor weather on Thanksgiving Day, the game was cancelled until the following Saturday afternoon. Among the fans were many war veterans who were seeing this traditional battle for the first time in many years. In fact, the attendance was one of the largest that has ever seen such a colorful and thrilling game. Wells received the kick-off but was unable to gain much headway before it was forced to punt to Bartlett. Two clever Bartlett backfield men, Bunne- with and Jackel, took the ball deep into Crimson and Cray ground. Our Wellsmen were forced all the way back to the 3-yard line where Bunny McMahon and Brousseau nailed the carrier. There Bartlett stood with goal to go in four downs. In the rugged defensive play of their goal-line stand C. Brousseau. B. Boissoneault, and Theodoss staved off carriers. On the fourth down Pete Theodoss hit Bunnewith just behind the line causing him to fumble. The alert Bob Shaw jumped on the ball, ending that one serious scoring threat. From th is point on the ball was pushed back and forth over the field with no real scoring opportunities. The Wells tackling was so hard that Bartlett back- field men fumbled the ball four times in the first half alone. The field was so muddy that Roger Hebert and Alec Noga, usually speedy backs, were greatly bogged down and did not do much damage. In the second half the Wellsmen ' s improvement in all departments was evident in their more alert game. In addition to defense equal to the first half, they also now held the advantage over Bartlett in offense. Pete Theodoss kicked off to Bartlett and their back- field ran it back a little way but did not get too far. After quite a few plays by both sides, the ball was kicked to Hank Moriarty who ran fifteen yards to his own 35-yard line. Play, punctuated by an exchange of punts, continued to gain momentum until climaxed by two blocked punts by Theodoss. Then Wells definitely took over and was in an advantageous posi- tion as the game closed. It was evident throughout the game that both teams were tense and well trained for this, the most important game of the year. The players on both sides played their heart- jt and gave the fans a game to remember. Moriarty, Hebert, Noga and H. Boissoneault played well in the Wells backfield but they could not show the fans their ability due to the muddy field. Bob Shaw and Johnny Sotir played like a couple of college ends, getting in on every play. Pete Theodoss and George Brousseau played the game of their lives and much praise should be given to Dona Beaulieu who played such a wonderful game at center. Bunny McMahon was a strong, dependable force in the lin e, and he and B. Boissoneault played excellent ball in this last game of their only years as Wells High foot- ball men. Mike Ziu, Bill King, and Duffy played creditably, too. DECEMBER, 1945 19 This game was a fine climax to a season that will always be remembered by both Wells and Bartlett fans. Our school was able to boast of a great team this year, thanks to the hard work of all the players capably directed by Coach Harry McMahon. GIRLS ' FIELD HOCKEY After four years of silence girls ' field hockey this year was reorganized. Miss Benoit, the new coach, was welcomed with a large number of girls who tried out. Finally eleven girls formed the team — green but promising. Positions of the Girls ' Field Hockey Team Center forward Pauline Proulx (Captain) Right Inner Betsy Lemmelin Left Inner Pat Boehm Right Half Back Helen Boucher Center Half Back Helen Pienta Left Half Back Lorraine Proulx Right Full Back Irene Mason Left Full Back Rita Duff Right Wing Aline Cuillemette Left Wing Charlotte Ryan Goalie Lorraine Langevin GAMES WELLS— MILLBURY— 6 The girls journeyed to Millbury for their first game. Although they played wholeheartedly, they lost the game. Betsy Lemmelin was the star of the Wells team this day. WELLS — 1 HOLDEN — 2 In the second game, when the girls played in Hol- den, their fighting efforts still did not win the game. The score was a close one, 2 to 1 . The single point was made by the fast-running Betsy Lemmelin who plays the position of right inner and does a swell job of it. Pat Boehm prevented Holden from mak- ing more than its two points. WELLS — 1 MILLBURY- The first home game of the girls ' field hockey was well attended; and even though our scrappy eleven lost with a score of 3 to 1 , they were cheered for their offensive action. Millbury gained its three points at the beginning of the game. Our one point was made by Pat Boehm in the last few m;nutes. Outstanding players of the day were Captain Pauline Proulx and Charlotte Ryan. All the other Wells girls played a good game. WELLS — HOLDEN — 1 The return game with Holden was the fourth and last contest of the season for the field hockey team. The girls put up a good fight; and although they did not gain any points, they saw that Holden did not get any further than its single score. The playing of both Betsy Lemmelin and Aline Cuillmette shone out the brightest this day. We all realize that our girls were inexperienced and were playing their first games. But we, the departing class of ' 46, including Captain Pauline Proulx, know the class of ' 47 and ' 48 is jam-packed with scrappy girls. The neA season of field hockey will be a victorious one! ! BOWLING Bowling Scores to November 20th SPECTOWN ALLEYS: Team Poi.its Shooting Stars 19 Captain Robert Shaw Tail End 19 Captain Chester Shearer Toppling Five 13 Captains Ernest Duquette, Richard Sullivan Flying Eagles 17 Captain Robert Harmon Romping Rovers 17 Captain Robert Langevin White Owls 16 Captain Donald Duquette Wolf Pack 14 Captain Richard Bennett Southern Comforters 14 Captain Ray Tremblay Lucky Five 7 Captain Ruth Butterworth Globe Devils 5 Captain George Olney HIPPODROME ALLEYS: Gay Caballeros 26 Captains Sylvio Durocher, Gerard Chenier Wells Special s 23 Captain Alrne Guillemette Fiskdale Five 19 Captain Shirley Taylor Dead Sticks 18 Captain Al Palawski Lightning Strikes 16 Captain Harry Chapell Butter Fingers 16 Captain Edward Leduc Airacobras 14 Captain Allen Greene Woof-woofs 10 Captain Thpresa Swirbliss Noisy Five . 8 Captain Adrien Archambeault Lucky Strikes 6 Captain Jackie Lucier Sloppy Joes 5 Captain Christine Ferguson The Dreamers 4 Captain Lucille Fournier Highest singles: Julian Benvenuti — 139 Gerard Chenier — 139 Highest three-string total: Julian Benvenuti — 363 Highest team total : Gay Caballeros — 1529 Faculty Adviser — Dorothy L. Bartoli Assistant — Frances Latham OUR HIT PARADE The LIGHTNING STRIKES with six Thunderbolts: RoGer (strike Happy) Renaud. JoHn (He ' s so quiet) Ferguson, Ted (Oh! Here ' s King) Breault, ViNcent (El Lobo) GErard (Winsome) Eddy KomaSky, aNd Harry (Professor) Chapell, Send Greetings. P.S. Please ship one dozen Atomic Bombs, size 3 ' 2-in. diameter. WELLS HIGH BOWLING LEAGUE. 20 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY — - ALUMNI WSW SrWSWSSStSS The Alumni Association of Mary E. Wells High School was recently reorganized. The newly elected officers are Nestor Pontbriand, president; Marjorie Morong, vice-president; Robert Coderre, treasurer; and Dorothy Bartoli, secretary. At present they are sponsoring an intensive membership drive with a goal set at 1,000, under Clarence Miller as chairman. For the purpose of raising funds for scholarships and perhaps improving Alumni Field, the association in- tends to sponsor dances, such as the Victory Dance, and other activities in which the student body may take an interest. The Victory Dance, held Thanksgiving evening, proved tremendously successful. Gerald Bastien acted as chairman of this first dance to be sponsored by the Alumni Association. WHEREABOUTS OF 1945 Paul Richard — jarry ' s Patricia Robson — University of Michigan June Chace — A. O. Aime Lacoste — U. S. Army Shirley Braman — Mass. State College Jane Cuskie — Mass. State College Donald Cervais — Jolliette College in Canada Anne Marie Langevin — St. Joseph ' s College, Hart- ford Barbara Janice LaRochelle — Morris Co. Jacqueline Ouellette — Salem Teacher ' s College Helen Roth — R. I. School of Design Rachel Shepard — National Bank Lorna Simonds — Ohio State Yvonne Arsenauit — A. O. Robert Bastien — U. S. Army Lena Bernadone — A. O. Rita Blanchard — A. 0. Louise Boudreau — A. O. Albany Bousquet — U. S. Army Jean Cahill — A. O. Gloria Caron — Cadet Nurse Jacqueline Chagnon — A. O. William Clouthier — U. S. Army Louis Costanzi — A. O. Gloriette Cournoyer — A. O. William Cunneen- — Worcester Tech. Robert Curboy — U. S. Navy Christina Czyzewski— -A. O. Phyllis Dart — A. O. Thelma Desrosiers — A. O. Mary Dinovelli — A. O. Mary DiPaola — Edwards Co. Doris Dupuis — A. O. Richard Evans- Dupaul Central Optical Co. Richard Favreau — U. S. Navy Shirley Feldman — Florida Pauline Fray — A. O. Claire Galipeau — Southbridge National Bank Richard Genereux — U. S. Navy Alice Girouard — Harvey Wells Helen Hamilton — Telephone Co. Richard Harwood — University of New Hampshire Gladys Hebert — Dean College in Franklin Myron Hoenig — U. S. Army Alice Keenan — Wore. School of Bus. Science Beverly Kezar — Ohio State Theresa Kornasky — A. O. Roger Lafleche — U. S. Navy Anne Laliberte — Ohio State Joan Laliberte — California Aline Langevin — Hyde Mfg. Co. Lorraine LaRochelle — LaRochelle Electrical Margaret Lasell — Dewey Lariviere Barbara Lavallee — Dr. Borsari ' s Office Ruth Leigh — A. O. Phyllis Lemmelin — Mass School of Art D auline Letourneau — A. O. Carmen Lippe — Public Loan Co. Irene Liro — Globe Tool and Dye Rita Livernois — A. O. Jeanette Loiselle — A. O. Vera Lord — Framinghan Eunice Lucier — California Barbara Martel — University of New Hampshire Constance Martel — A. O. Norma Merrick — A. O. Lillian Mihal — First National Bank Rita Miiler — A. O. Florence Morse — Simonds Machine Shop Frederick Noga — U. S. Navy Aldea Peloquin — Desrosier ' s Insurance Office Estelle Peloquin — A. O. Victor Peloquin — U. S. Navy William Presutti — U. S. Navy Robert Provost — U. S. Navy Filomena Puracchio — Hartwell ' s Mary Ritchie — A. O. Norman Roy — Mass. State Claire Sangren — Louis ' Dress Shop Harold Shepard — U. S. Navy Bruce Soutar — A. O. lohn Sullivan — U. S. Navy Claire Tetreault — A. O. Natalie Tonner — A. O. Gloria Tucci — Keves Pontiac Sales Co. William Baker — U. S. Navy Allan lodrey — U. S. Navy Kenneth Steenburn — Merchant Marines Thelma VanTura — A. O. Mary Volpini — Hyde Mfg. Co. Mary Woulas — Nick ' s Candy Shop Calvin Simpson — U. S. Navy Louis G. Laoointe — U. S. Navy Henry Mathieu — U. S. Navy |ohn Szydlik — U. S. Navy DECEMBER, 1945 21 PRATTLE «afr  «ft ff£r CHRISTMAS PRESENTS new bus label. To Paul St. Martin, genuine oak leaves. To Margaret, a nick name Mother. To Newton Peloquin, worms; and schedule. To Rita Leduc, warts — seven of them! To Genevieve ' s mother, a megaphone. To Sam — a What makes me so irresistible? To Chip, superiority in disciplining Newton. To Grandma, a wheelchair with rubber tires. To Tony, beaute pour madame. To Pinkie — something excruciating like a re- ducing roller. To joy and Anne — congratulations on their snappy salutes (they ought to join the Boy Scouts) . To Dr. Blodgett, a beard. To Officer O ' King Ryan — a worm can and thanks for his perfect attendance at rehearsals — IV2 hours without a word. To MacGruder — a batch of homemade doughnuts. To Mrs. Rumble — hats. To Eula — a $9 bottle of Spring Green. To carry the cast through the holidays, one drop of Spring Green apiece. To Genevieve, a R. O. T. C. squad to drill. To Billy, a more glamorous zoot suit. To Miss Troy ' s shorthand pupils: A stenotype ma- chine to help take that 299 ' A word dictation she so frequently gives. To Miss Fitzgerald: A gallon bottle of green ink to use in correcting English papers. To Mr. Laakso: A crystal ball so he can see who is breaking what traffic rule in what part of the build- ing To Mary Marino: An automatic gum machine to keep her fully supplied. To Albert Brousseau: A zoot suit to add zip to his already spectacular appearance. To Benvenuti: A new hat to replace the one he got back in ' 25. To Theresa Kwiatkowski : A new line to aid her in stelling stamps in Room 124. To Theresa Swirbliss: just Van Johnson . lo coach: a team as good as ' 4D ' s. To Warner Brown: jet propulsion to go around corners. A Radar Set goes to Bennett to indicate close range of telephone poles. To George Thibeault: a new cribbage board to de- velop another side of friend Shaw. To Pete Theodoss: the respect of Period III U. S. History Class. Remember Green Glasses! — Drilling Period 5; Worms — the Zoot Suit — Parsnips — Spring Green — the reducing scene — No bells! . . . To Barbara Steiger — a bronze star from the class for distinguished service. To Legs Legori : a dictionary. To Veronica and John: Good luck in their contest. To Bunny McMahon: a round-trip ticket to Leomins- ter. To Mr. Robertson: A very merry Christmas! To Joy Oker: some roller skates so she can get her subscription business done quickly. To Lionel Clement: a new identification bracelet (what happened to the other one, Nellie?) To Christine Walker: a bicycle to get her down from Lebanon Hill. To Regina Burgess: a ticket to wherever HE is sta- tioned. To Ellen Hogan: a certain someone — a football player. To Hank Remian: something to control that blush. To Roger Woodbury: some jokes (minus the corn) . To Mrs. Beauregard: the money for that trip to Mexico. NEW YEAR ' S RESOLUTIONS I resolve to come on week days, not on Saturdays and Sundays. — Holidays. I resolve not to squeak. — Chalk I resolve not to sit in front of small people at as- sembly. — Tall boys. I resolve to be merry. — Christmas. We resolve to come often. — X periods and assem- blies. I resolve not to write on teacher ' s desk anymore. — Benoit Boissonneault. We resolve to learn our Brief Forms. — Period I Shorthand Class. Nancy Hakala resolves to speak a little louder in history class, so at least Miss Drake can hear her. Miss Hobson resolves to wear high-heels and an up- sweep. The Crimson and Cray resolves to be a bigger and better magazine. Bill Lusignan resolves not to be so tall so people won ' t call him Shorty. Miss Coderre resolves to get some new typing records; Dixie is getting pretty worn out. Alden Bennett resolves to live up to his brother ' s reputation. Richard St. Martin resolves to get rid of his 5 o ' clock shadow. We all resolve that these resolutions will be car- ried out to the best of our ability. To make a rhyme Or waste some time These are synonymous The poems I write In day or night Are better left Anonymous 22 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Dear Everyone (Chiefly freshmen) : While you skim through the pages of your Crim- son and Cray (hot off the press) , don ' t forget to read devouringly this section devoted to you: Any issue may bring you your innermost ambition i We know what goes on way down there!) which is cf course to see your name in print. You will soon change that ambition (as we don our most evil grins) . But freshmen, please! Before you dig your trenches to protect yourselves form our bombardment, remem- ber there are little crumbs of pleasing information, too! Make yourselves right at home here, for Wells will be your home for the next four years. Push aside these bodies in the corridors and pretend they aren ' t there Those traffic officers do pack a terrific punch don ' t they? Don ' t let the scurrying seniors bewilder you, they actually think they ' re going some place. No,v fcr the juniors! But never mind them, they ' re nearly all perfect (ahem) ! And the sophomores (for who could overlook them)? Their self-importance may bother you but it ' s because they are no longer freshmen but at last great big sophomores. As for your always-to-be-seen with-a-nose-for-news gossipwrit- ers, we only wish we were freshmen again. . Ah, youth! ! Youth with its ups and downs, ins and outs, and always with its freshmen. Here today, sopho- mores tomorrow. Ouch! We are only reminiscing! The party ' s getting rough so we ' ll ooze along. But remember keep tuned for the next prattle section (soon to be released) and don ' t forget to write. Alwrys with our ears and eyes to the keyhole we remain, GRAVEL GERTIE AND COUSIN WEAK BAIN Fascinating — Leonard Rivers Rugged — Armand Bastien Enthusiastic — Nita Larochelle Silly— All Hilarious — Louis Theodoss Manly-— Robert Orsini Engaging — Sally Jackson Neat — Arline Goodwin Scintillating — Romona LeClaire Omniscient — Allan Greene Petite — Shirley Girard Herculean — George Bonneau Oblivious — Warner Brown Mirthful — Steven Tanionos Obliging — Murat Regip Reserved — )ean Meunier Eloquent — George Metras Spirited — Barbara Spreadbury Jovial — Archillias Kollios Understanding — Anne Tobia Naive — Nancy Hakala Interesting — Norman Gauthier Original — George Egan Reticent — Mary Suprenant Sparkling — Beverly Fox Sophisticated — Vera Themistocles Energetic — Paul St. Martin Natty- -Claire LaForce Industrious — Jean Small Optimistic- — Tena Curcuruto Responsive — John Ciprari Sporty Richard Bennett THE ROAD TEST HARRY CHAPPELL ' 47 John arrived bright and early (only one-half hour late), at the Police Station to take his road test. H. B., the inspector, felt fine, having just eaten his Wheaties. John got off, or rather took off, with a snappy start. His method of accomplishing this was to put the shift in high, step on the throttle, and haul up the clutch with all the speed possible. H. B. was just recovering from the blackout caused by ac- celerating so rapidly when he noticed they were on the left side of the road. John, however, mildly explained he planned to go to England soon. Turning into East Main Street, John remarked he only kept two wheels on the ground to save rubber. When Sandersdale was reached, H. B. got enough courage to suggest a return to Main Street. Back by the library, John demon- strated the finer points of end-to-end parking, such as locking bumpers, tempers, and parking so no one else can move. John was heard by H. B. to sigh, I always wanted to be a taxi driver. To finish off he made a neat U turn by locking the brakes and going into a spin. At this point the gas ran out and H. B. escaped. For the first time in his career, H. B. had to turn down an applicant. However, he recommended John highly as a potential pilot. COMIC STRIP CHARACTERS Henry — Robert Graf Ella Cinders — Elizabeth Migala Little LuLu — Claire Tully Jane Arden — Edna Joslin Smiling Jack — Looie Theodoss Happy Hooligan — Murat Regip Little King — Rudy Digregorio Katzenjamer Kids — Valoka twins Tiny Tim — John Simonds Mutt and Jeff — Edgar Lavoie and James Roberts Cranberry Boggs — George Tetreault Joe Palooka — Warner Brown Wimpy — Richard Desmarais Winnie Winkle — Sally Jackson Blondie — Connie Belisle Nancy — Rita Leduc Little Mary Mix Up — Nancy Hakala Sluggo — Nick Perikli Tillie the Toiler — Priscilla Kennedy Little Orphan Annie — Joan Stevenson HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN EXAMINATION NATHALIE HAZELTON ' 47 It ' s June and the teachers are getting that look in their eye. Or it could be September, Demcember, or January and the look would still be there. They an- nounce that someday soon we will have an exam. There are many varied ways to prepare for this fate- ful day of days. First, to be sure the night before the test that all your books are safely tucked away in your desk. After all, you haven ' t been bringing them home all year so why begin now? Next, that night why not go to a good murder movie in Worcester, taking the last bus home? This relaxes you and takes your mind off school. Finally in school the next morning if you have any free time, spend it in writing letters, talking, or just sitting and enjoying yourself. Studying will only confuse what learning has already entered your be- fuddled mind. After all these directions, don ' t feel disappointed if you fail to pass the test. Remmeber, if you take the subject often enough, the teacher is bound to pass you. DECEMBER, 1945 23 THE MOST INTERESTING ROOM IN THE BUILDING ELINOR OSHRY ' 47 At first glance the typing room appears to be just an ordinary class room; but appearances are deceiv- ing, for within this very room a strange melodrama occurs each week. Every student who has ever labored at a typewriter quakes at the very mention of the words budget sheet. In every would-be typist ' s mind is the ulti- matum, five or more budget sheets (typing exer- cises) per week for a passing mark. The fifth day of the budget sheet week approaches and with it feverish haste to complete one ' s work. Is there one of us who has not felt the inner excite- ment, the mounting tension, with each click of the keys? At each mistake the tempo quickens, the fever mounts. The suspense is horrible. Will you make it or not? — the last line and then, — the inevi- table catastrophe, — you space once too many. Dis- gusted, you rip out the sheet, add it to the already overflowing wastebasket, and start again. Ah, yes, life is full of disappointments, but for a subject that combines practicability with the added asset of no homework, typing gets my vote! THE ASSEMBLY HALL HARRY CHAPELL ' 47 You may choose what you like, but the assembly room heads my list as the most interesting room in the school. From its doors drift the sounds of a trade school movie to wake me in 110. Or perhaps the strains of That Old Refrain by the Glee Club start the d-iy off right. And I ' ll never forget the assemblies every week. Then at the end of the year, if you should pass by early in the morning, you might hear a group of , ' uniors doing Crosby acts on the amplifier v--hile they clear the stage for graduation. INNER SANCTUM 46 LUCILLE LUSICNAN Its inside is dark, oh so dim, And in your shoes you do quake, As you sit and wait for Him, And tremble, shudder and shake. The door finally opens with a squeak And a face is seen at the door. You ' re so keyed-up you could shriek. Eek! ' Tis the Robertson, nevermore. You come out of the 2x4 meekly. From now on you resolve to keep mum. You stagger down the corridor weakly, ' Cause you ' ve been in the Inner Sanctum. THE MOST INTERESTING ROOM IN THE BUILDING JULIAN BENVENUTI, JR. ' 46 In my opinion, and others will agree, Room 219 is the most interesting room in the building. In this room many projects take place. Miss Coderre, our adviser, is always present to help us out with prob- lems of the Student Council. When you enter the room, you can see Miss Coderre busy budgeting our income. Then Islay Palmer comes to say how hard it is to get the students to buy War Stamps. Next, James Rapo reports on the excellent sale of crimson and gray pencils. We then have to listen to Nich- olas Perikli, for he is always asking about the Tharks- giving Day programs for the Wells- Bartlett game. By this time the lower classmen trickle in to buy vVells banners. Soon the 8:15 bell brings peace. Quiet reigns over Room 219, the most interesting room in the building. THE SUPPLY ROOM ROGER WOODBURY ' 47 The most interesting room in the school is the supply room. For most of us this is a forbidden place, and therefore all the more fascinating. In it are pencils by the gross and blotters in multi-colored stacks. Great boxes of composition and math paper line the walls. Mending tape, mucilage, erasers, book covers, and chalk, not in small amounts but by the gross or case, all make the supply room a very in- teresting place. MISSJMZ ' S ARTISTS ' LITTLE NEST RACHEL JALBERT ' 46 Downstairs under the office, is the room that I like best. If you want to give it a name it ' s The Artists ' Little Nest. I could write and write forever, but I ' d never get anywhere. So I ' ll tell you in a line or so the things that you ' d find there: There ' re some ink and some pens, And even pictures of some hens. There ' re some rulers and some pencils, And a few already cut stencils. There ' s some paste in a jar That you ' d never touch by far. There ' re some paint and some brushes, And everyone in there rushes To put on the very last touches To a tree, or a- boat, or a river, or a rock, On a picture that if you ' d see, You really would be shocked. THE LOCKER ROOM G. EDWARD EGAN ' 47 If one should walk into the locker room on the bottom floor of the high school when it is not in use, he, ( I say he because I don ' t think anyone of the female species of the human race has ever walked through these sacred portals) would immediately take notice of the surrounding atmosphere. It is not like the atmosphere in the classroom; it is an atmosphere of victories, not defeats. The painted walls, the woodwork ornamented with the autographs of players and the scores of past games — victories as well as defeats — Wells 13-Bart!ett 7; Bartlett 14-Wells 0; Wells 12-Bartlett 6; Wells 18- Bartlett 0 — are evidence of the past. Past Wells teams tend to influence the younger boys ' sole am- bition, to do as well, if not better, and to fight un- til the last second of the game has been exhausted. The code of Athletics has hung on the bulletin board a good many years, and has had a good many eyes scan it. Each hook has held its share of the pads and jerseys that have blocked many opponents. The jersey numbers are sacred to the individuals who have them. No matter what condition a jersey may be in, if it has a number with a history, a player will strive to get that number. Yes, this, of all rooms in the high school, is the one that the boys most enjoy going into. 24 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY OUR HIT PARADE I ' m Breathless — Charlie Peloquin Constantly — Chemistry Tests Love Letters — Edna Joslin All The Things You Are — Football Squad There ' s No You — ' 46 ' s Charlie Kollios Anchor ' s Aweigh — Nancy Wilkinson Put That Ring On My Finger — Pearl LaPlante Temptation — Hartwell ' s Honey — Betty Boudreau I ' d Do It All Over Again — Rachel Bonnette I ' ll Buy That Dream — Bob Shaw Isn ' t It Kinda Fun — Assembly Candy — Ellen Hogan Don ' t Fence Me In — Barbara Steiger No Can Do — Skip Detention In The Blue Of The Evening — Algebra Problems Blue Rain — Thanksgiving Crazy Rhythm — Typing Drill Till The End Of Time — Homework I ' ve Cot Rhythm — Catherine Costa All Alone And Lonely — A Lost Freshman Sentimental Journey — To The Office My Pet Brunette — Margaret Dandurand 1 1 :60 P. M. — Latin Translation The Charm Of You — Bucky Boissoneault Ain ' t Misbehaving — John Ciprari Don ' t Ever Change — Sam Athanas In The Middle Of Nowhere — Freshmen I Walked In — The Little Office The Door Will Open — at 8:00 A. M. I ' ll Be Arcund — Report Card What ' s The Use Of Worrying? — Warning Slips Just A Prayer Away — 3:00 P. M. Waiti.V For The Train To Come In — Sally Jackson I Wish I Knew — Natalie Hazelton How Sweet You Are — Nita LaRochelle The Boy Next Door — Phyllis Freeman I Dream Of You — Beverly Fox That ' s For Me — Dances Speak Low — Traffic Officers The Hills Of New Hampshire — Regina Burgess The Very Thought Of You — Pete Theodoss That ' s An Irish Lullaby — George Egan They Were Seven — The South St. Gang Little Men — Ernie Duquette, Dickie Sullivan Junior Miss — Joan Madura Small Fry — Cliff Olson So Well Remembered — Wells vs. Bartlett A Star Danced — Lucille Benoit Up Front — Teachers Coing, Going, Cone — Vacations All American — Clem Hebert Freckles — Edmund Voloka Red-Haired Lady — Ronny DiFederico Personality Plus — Ann Tobia Cheerleader — Kathy Costa Younger Sister — Shirley DiFederico Born To Command — Bunny McMahon Honor Bound — Bob Caron Beauty — Betty Boudreau The Road Is Before Us — The Seniors Hard Facts Report Cards We Stood Alone The Freshmen Brave Men The Football Squad FRESHMAN PARTY The freshman party showed a great deal of hidden talent in the freshmen, both boys and girls. Lois Lepage, Billy Coderre, and Alden Bennett (Where have we heard that name before?) were outstanding with their I Am a Freshman cards (Who wouldn ' t be?) . Artistic talent must run in the families of Lu- cille Trudeau and Stuart Barr judging by their ex- cellent pieces of work. Rachel Trudeau and Stuart Barr, respective sisters of these two freshmen, have done more than their share of work in the past on the Crimson and Cray. At this party we noticed the great ; popularity of certain freshmen boys. How many dances did some of them have to refuse? Our friendly upper class boys willingly lent a hand in entertaining the fresh- men girls. Don ' t be taken in by their smooth line of talking, girls! Rushing by Miss Fitzgerald ' s room we were at- tracted by the paneless window. When in a hurry, why bother to open the door! — Speaking of action, if we only had a track team, Warner Brown would probably be the star. Of maybe he only displays his skill in the corridors. It ' s too bad that Period I Junior English Class re- ceives no credit in the Senior Play. All major and minor problems confronting the director of this play are solved while you wait in this class of the great. Did anyone notice the marvelous display of school spirit shown in the South High game? We had three bus loads of cheering students besides the bus full of players and cheerleaders. The men in white have ccme so until we meet again, don ' t forget to write! Gradually yours, U NO HOO THE VICTORS G. EDWARD EGAN ' 47 The game started with Northbridge kicking to Southbridge. Doc Blanchard Moriarty received the kickoff on our own 1 5 and started threading his way up the sideline in the true Doc Blanchard style. He was brought down on our 30 by a vicious Northbridge tackle. The two teams there settled down to hard playing. Stan Koslowski Noga got off a few good runs, but a fumble lost all that had been gained. The break came in the second quarter when Southbridge ' s own Bob Kelly (A Bear) He- bert tossed a pass that was caught by the eager hand of Don Hudson Shaw who beat his way to the goal through a hard smashing Northbridge secondary. The point was missed, but 6 hard won points were under our belt. Another touchdown was almost made when Stan Koslowski Noga intercepted a Northbridge pass, and wormed his way up to the 5 yard marker. The half ended here and both teams retired. The second half started with Southbridge kicking to Northbridge. The third quarter wai a see-saw of smashing drives and exchanged kicks. It wasn ' t until the fourth and last quarter that Southbridge marched. Harry Boissoneault intercepted a pass by the des- perate opponents and scooted over for another score. Stan Koslowski Noga kicked the point. The op- ponent was really desperate now, and so started to pass in earnest. Another Northbridge pass was in- tercepted by Bob Kelly Hebert and again South- bridge marched. 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American fjf Optical COMPANY F I I N I { I H 1 I 1 3 — W R I S U I S £ S T SUPPLIER T « TIE I M T I I M I C f I I f 1 S $ I • R J HE CRIMSON and GRA L£om 1. XXIX imber 2 ori APRIL 1946 IS YOUR INSURANCE IN STEP? THE march of property steadily increases your investment. New and finer furnishings are accumulated. Replacement values mount higher. Have you considered all this when thinking about your insurance? Or have you thought about it recently? Why not talk it over with us? E. M. PHILLIPS SON 50UTHB RIDGE, MASS. Consult your insurance agent as you would your doctor or lawyer AMES WORSTED COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF MEN ' S AND WOMEN ' S WORSTED WEAR BOUSQUET ' S Auto Parts and Supplies CORNER NORTH AND FOSTER STREETS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Compliments of BROWNIE ' S JEWELRY STORE 331 MAIN STREET Patroniee Our Advertisers APRIL, 1946 EDITORIALS WELCOME BACK NANCY WILKINSON ' 45 Many veterans discharged frcm the various services ore returning. We owe them grand honors. What they have done for us is far beyond any thanks we can ever bestow upon them. They have preserved for us the gifts of the four freedoms. They have been killed, wounded, chased, and hunted for our sakes. Yes, they have done all this and so much more. It is our job to welcome them home, make them happy, and show our appreciation. Greet a returned veteran with a cheery, Hello, and a happy smile; make him realize you are grateful to him and all his buddies. If you do just this, I am sure it would mean so much to him. He has done his job, now it ' s our turn to do ours. So let us all in Mary E. Wells High School join in one big chorus and say to every soldier, sailor, and marine, from the East Coast to the West Coast, Welcome Back. CARRY ON LUCILLE LUSICNAN ' 46 Why should I continue to buy war bonds and stamps now that the war is over? Every American citizen has asked himself this question at some time cr other. The other fellow may have his opinion and you may have yours, but here is an answer to that question. You should be proud of your privilege to continue buying war bonds and stamps because your contribu- tion is helping to bring back thousands of servicemen frcm overseas. With the money you invest in bonds and stamps, servicemen who are physically or mentally ill will be g ven the best of care in the best of hospitals. Many of our returned veterans want to go to school. They want. a chance to further their educa- tion. You can give them this chance by your pur- chase of war bonds and stamps. What do you say, citizens of America, let ' s play ball with the boys who won the game. OUR SCHOOL ' S HELP TO RETURNED SERVICEMEN BESSIE MICHAEL ' 46 Though the war is over, Mary E. Wells High School is still aiding the war effort by helping re- turned servicemen plan their future education. This help is given through varous methods. First of all, there is the awarding of war diplomas. Some of the boys of our school enlisted before com- pleting their high school education. If, upon their return, these boys have not yet received their war diplomas, their war record is evaluated and if they have earned enough credit through their training in the armed services, they are given a diploma on that basis. Most of our enlisted men were awarded their diplomas according to this method. Second, Mr. Robertson, himself, helps the returned soldiers by holding conferences with them, giving them advice in planning their education, and evaluat- ing the experiences they have had. He also suggests THE CRIMSON AND GRAY to these boys various methods by which they could earn their credits such as enrolling in the United State Armed Forces Institute and familiarizing them- selves with various correspondence and university ex- tension courses. To these returned veterans, Mr. Robertson has constantly been a great help and a true friend. Third, our school offers post graduate courses and night school sessions conducted free of charge, thus enabling these servicemen to earn the necessary credits to further their education. This year five re- turned veterans are taking post graduate courses. These are the opportunities which are offered at our school for the benefit of returned servicemen. It is quite evident that our high school maintains a high rating in aiding these servicemen plan their education and careers. ATOMIC AGE DORIS PAUL ' 46 No one has ever seen an atom, yet atoms have been talked about for more than twenty centuries. An- cient Creek philosophers had a theory that all mat- ter is made up of atoms. No one has ever been able to prove this theory false although it has been be- lieved for many years that the atom could be broken up. The atom being the smallest particle of a chemical element, it is certainly a difficult thing to work with. In the year 1945, while men all over the world were fighting World War II, hundreds of men were secretly working on the atomic bomb. Finally the day came when their work was done; they had suc- ceeded in smashing the atom. By this new inven- tion the world of future generations has been changed. Now work which never was dreamed of being done by any other way than man power will be done by atom smashing machines. The most horrible weapon ever used on any enemy is now in existence — the atomic bomb. If ever any war came in which the atomic bombs were used by both enemies, it would certainly mean the end of the world. That is why the atom smasher is one of the most wonderful and yet the most hor- rible thing ever invented by man. THE RED CROSS NANCY CODREY ' 47 The war is still on for the Red Cross. It still has plenty of work to keep its volunteer workers busy. In the war years we heard much of the good work of Red Cross. In the European theater of war the Red Cross operated ninety clubmobiles which took the time and patience of about seven hundred and fifty girls. These former school teachers, models, and writers left their homes to keep up the morale of many soldiers also away from their homes. Some of these girls drove the clubmobiles, which were transformed from huge British buses, and not even one was dam- aged by an automobile accident. These clubs on wheels were home to many boys. They contained a little sleeping place, records, magazines, and most appreciated, food. Although only coffee and doughnuts were served, they tasted good to our boys. In the month of December alone in the European theater the Red Cross girls served eight million doughnuts and three million cups of coffee. The Red Cross workers in this country notified the homefolks of their boys who had been killed, wound- ed, or taken prisoners. Over there the Red Cross established temporary hospitals near the lines of bat- tle and worked in hospitals further from the lines, keeping up the morale of wounded men. Now, during our first year of peace, many people can ' t seem to understand why the Red Cross should need money. Let ' s not forget that there are many wounded veterans in hospitals who still need care to help them get better. The Red Cross workers are on hand again. They always seem to be prepared in case of an emergency. Even our own community had volunteer workers who were prepared in case of an air-raid which we were fortunate not to have had. In other communities Red Cross workers served coffee and doughnuts to firemen during a large fire. They set up temporary sleeping places and food for families driven from their homes by floods or other disasters. We are now reading in our papers of the hundreds of C. I. brides coming to America. I ' m sure they could tell you of help they have received from the Red Cross. They were given lectures about the American people and their ways by the Red Cross. Their babies were taken care of by the Red Cross on the trip over. In all the horror and agony of war, the Red Cross was one agency which fought to save and not to destroy. We played a small but helpful part in this organization. It is your privilege to see that its future work will always be done in peace. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE JEAN SMALL ' 46 Is there a possibility that you may want to go to college? If so, are you sure that you will have ade- quate qualifications for the college of your choice? Often young people can reply only vaguely to these all-important questions. If they puzzle you, per- haps we can offer a few suggestions which will erase some of the uncertainties connected with planning for a college career. Your high school work is the largest determining factor in obtaining acceptance at any college. There- fore, courses should be wisely planned and strictly adhered to. The very first requirement is to take the academic course if you have the least idea of continuing your education after graduation. Thereby, the difficulties of trying to collect sufficient college credits in a limit- ed time will be avoided. Too many people are dis- mayed to find that a schedule cannot be arranged to cover all the required courses in one or even two years. However, merely signing up for the various courses is not enough. It is absolutely necessary to make a good grade in the chosen subjects. Simple dislike of a course is no reason for dropping it. Neither is laziness a sufficient excuse. Many students who drop classes for these reasons later meet serious diffi- culties in gaining acceptance at colleges of strict standards. Though you may become discouraged with certain required courses, remember that your industry and perserverance will be well rewarded if, in the end, you achieve that goal — certificate grade of eighty. If, on the other hand, it is your financial status that proves troublesome, we have another remedy to offer. You need not find this problem overwhelm- ing, for, in reality, there are only a very few individuals who can actually be certain that their finances are stable. Therefore, why worry about money? With a few even breaks and, in some cases, a little hard work, anvone who is really serious and determined can get an education. By following this simple advice, we hope that you will eliminate many of the difficulties commonly as- sociated wth college entrance papers. APRIL 1946 AMERICA BERNARD McMAHON ' 46 My name is Carl Hans. I am a German refugee, bombed out of home and country by B-17 ' s. I left Germany by means of the underground. I have traveled through Switzerland, Italy, and Spain into Portugal. There I got a boat going to America. This morning I was standing on the deck of the boat when it passed the Statue of Liberty — the lady in the harbor, with the torch, symbol of light and freedom in one hand and the book of truth in the other. I have been in America for one day, a day filled with amazement and exultation, a day filled with ex- citement and love for America. I was walking up Fifth Avenue when I heard a news boy yelling the headlines. I bought one, the first thing I had bought in America. To my horror I read of a man who had publicly denounced the president of the United States. I thought to myself that this man was sure to be killed. They always killed a man for talk- ing against the Feuhrer. The police would take him to headquarters and torture him to death. This is the way they did it in Germany. But I am in America now. The man has a perfect right, given to him by the law, to say anything about anyone as long as it doesn ' t hurt his character. The police won ' t torture him, they won ' t even question him. No, in fact some even agree with him and say so publicly. The people of America will read about the president in the paper and form their own opinions. I saw a man stand on a box making a speech to the people who were going by. His subject was what is wrong with the government. I thought sure- ly that the police would arrive soon and beat him up. I was sure they would send his wife and children to a concentration camp and put him to death. Again I was very much surprised. I am now in America. The man on the box has a perfect right to say what he wants to. People may gather to listen to him, and even the police do. They don ' t break up the crowd and put the man in jail. They ask him if he can prove it, and then they say what they think is right. It is now ten o ' clock in the evening and I am walk- ing on the street. When I see a policeman coming, I hide. I don ' t want to pay a fine or go to jail for be- ing on the street after nine o ' clock. But I am in America now. I don ' t have to worry about staying on the street after nine. I can stay on the streets all night if I wish. I can walk, go to a picture or the opera, at which all sorts of plays are given and not just those written by Germans. I don ' t have to be in my house at nine. When I decide to go to church, I begin to wonder which churches are closed by order of the govern- ment. I begin to look for a church which is open, a church where there are no guards posted to keep me out, or to censor the sermon of the priest. I am in America now. I can go to any church I wish. I can go to the Catholic, the Jewish, or the Protestant Church. There are no guards at the doors or anyone to censor the sermon. The people go to the church they desire and the priest delivers any ser- mon he wishes. I am of German descent, so I begin to look for the section of the city in which the Germans live. In Germany, the cities are divided into sections for dif- ferent races. The Jews, Italians, Russians all live in different sections. I am in America now. There are no divisions in the city. The Jews, Italians, Russians, Swedes, and all live together like a big happy family. There are no arm bands or white crosses on the peoples ' backs to tell them apart from anyone else. I have spent one day in America and I cannot be- lieve what I have seen and heard. In America you have freedoms of speech, press, religion, and all the other things the people of other countries have not. In America it is a government of the peopl e, bv the people, and for the people. WHY I LIKE HIGH SCHOOL In a high school such as ours, the student may re- ceive an education from two sources. He may learn from his regular teachers, or he may gain a more varied knowledge from his informal teachers, the students with whom he comes in contact. The second type of learning is painless and one of the most in- teresting features of high school. In my own class, for instance, there are a number of future citizens who have developed interests in such widely varied fields that they may be considered specialists. As a rule, these people are proud of their talents and eager to explain the five points to any listener. Thus, it ' s possible to hear a lecture on any subject from the methods of developing film to the fine art of skinning a veal calf. If you don ' t happen to be wearing a hat, just stand around looking inno- cent and sooner or later you ' ll be given a fill in on conditions in the coin-collecting, or the chicken-rais- ing, world. It ' s inevitable. Do you know the weight, angle of depression, or type of riveting on the left wing flap of a P-47 N fighter plane? I don ' t, but we have a boy who does. One triple threat man is an authority on how to pitch a baseball, how to play a harmonica, and how to treat the ladies, he seems to think. Another, who just falls short of being Superman, and who is my authority on things rural, can also tell you what goes on in a Ford transmission and what to do about it. They haven ' t yet built the cow that can outstare that lad, and he ' s perfecly willing to tell me why — If he can get me to stop talking about mail de- livering, that is. IT ' S ACTUALLY TRUE ANN DAMIAN ' 46 I love school So do you ; Don ' t kid yourself You know it ' s true. We work and study And here we do stay; Through days muddy Sunny and gay. And when we leave We, Seniors, to go; I know we ' ll grieve And miss it so! THE CRIMSON AND GRAY J cj fo C. MARCH LUCILLE LUSICNAN ' 46 Grey sky, a slippery street, Galoshes, a raincoat, Cold wet feet. Soggy grass, mudpuddles deep, Spring is awakening from her sleep. MY ESSAY ON NOTHING CHRISTINE WALKER ' 47 Nothing is something that everyone knows very little about. Many people like to write about nothing be- cause they can ' t think of anything to write about, which is my case right now. Nothing can be expressed in several ways. One way is a cipher or a zero which is equal to nothing. A second way is F. This is usually found on most of my papers in a bright red. This can ' t mean nothing be- cause it shows that I got something even though it is equal to nothing. A third and most common way of expressing it, is — Nothing can be found in only one form, nothing. Nothing is many places yet it can ' t be seen. If you look under the bed and can ' t see anything, then you can be pretty sure that you have found it. Nothing is something that has never been heard; that is, if you have been listening to the radio, and suddenly discovered that the radio wasn ' t on, then the noise you have been hearing was nothing which was what you put the radio on for anyway. If you would like to save nothing for a rainy day you first take a box of something and dump every- thing out of it. Then you put the cover on and lay the box away for a rainy day. When you open it, what do you have? A nice little box of nothing which was what you were saving anyway. If you stop to think about it, nothing is not really anything. Take speakers, for instance. They stand up in front of a group of people and talk for hours on a subject they know nothing about. When they get through, what have they said? Nothing. They could have done the same thing without saying any- thing. Look at this essay. I have wasted paper, ink, and time writing about nothing; when I could have hand- ed m a blank sheet of paper and got the same result with less effort. What do I get on this? Nothing? LITERATURE HORSEBACK RIDING BARBARA SHIPPEE ' 47 Horses have always been important. In Roman times men used horses when they went about fighting each other. Horses were used all over Europe as beasts of burden. The Spaniards brought them to America, and the Indians, though frightened to death of them at first, soon became expert at riding them — bareback — and that ' s quite a feat. When white men came here in force, horses became more and more useful. They helped farmers to plow and harvest acres of land. Useful? They were indis- pensable. Then along came machinery. Tractors, trucks, auto- mobiles — these took the place of the reliable horse. Today, although horses are still used on the smaller farms, they are not generally regarded as indispens- able to man, except by a few people. Since I am one of these few, I shall treat you to some of my views about the matter. Today, when horses are mentioned, almost every- one immediately imagines a gallant rider perched atop a galloping steed. Of course, some see a pacer bear- ing down on the finish line followed by a brilliantly painted sulky. This type of person next invariably groans as he thinks of all he lost on that brown mare, and he promises himself never to venture near a race track again. But he will. There ' s no thrill like see- ing one horse sweep down the home stretch, chal- lenged by swift opponents. Just think of the fame attained by some horses! Who hasn ' t heard of Man of War or the famous Equipoise? Polo is a very swift and exciting game resembling hockey, but which is played on horseback. It involves rapid action, for a horse can run nearly twice as fast as a man can travel on skates. Sports like these, how- ever, have but a few participants. Real horsemanship is needed to stick to a horse doing nearly a mile a minute; but almost anyone can, after some practice, handle a horse and ride well enough to derive a great deal of enjoyment from it. Horseback riding is the best way I know of to get fresh air. There is nothing more enjoyable to me than to ride along a little known road on a bright sunny spring day, or a cool frosty autumn afternoon. In summer, a lazy ride to the nearest lake is most helpful, and in winter, a short lively canter will send a cheerful glow through the coldest person. Riding is good exercise — and what exercise — as you will find out after your first few times in the saddle. After a while, though, it becomes pure enjoyment. APRIL. 1946 I ' ll admit there is a possibility of danger. Mary White was knocked from her horse and killed. Cole Porter wrote Don ' t Fence Me In while a broken leg was healing. His horse threw him. However, oc- currences like this are, I fondly believe, quite rare. I have fallen several times and only once was I hurt. I scratchd myself. There is a final phase to horseback riding that seems most important to me. Between a rider and his mount exists a certain understanding. Horses are like humans and have faults. A good rider soon comes to recognize these and tries to correct them. Horses are sometimes much easier to reform than the so- called intelligent branch of the animal kingdom. When I first began riding Gypsy, she bit and kicked like a little demon at saddling. At the expense of many slices of bread, she now will allow me to saddle her without any objection. Horses really have few faults, though. The ma- iority are friendly and willing. I have come across lazy horses. I have, however, met more persons af- flicted by this condition than horses. I have seen mean horses. I avoid them and anyone like them. However, most horses will treat you right, if you treat them right. At a camp not far from here a little pony, Pinky, has been treated with kindness all his life and little children can do anything with him. I have seen four cr five playing around him, sliding around on his back, and in general, swarming all over him, and he ' d just stood there with a patient look on his wise little face. He knew no one would hurt him. Horses are faithful. When I fell off Gypsy, she stopped short, waited for me to pick myself up, and then we went merrily along our way. Horses are intelligent and have long memories. For instance, they can easily remember their way home. One day Gypsy and I were ambling along, home- ward bound, when she decided to take a side road. We had been on it several months before. Several yards down she stopped and thought it over. Then she turned back and retraced her steps. That would have been the long way home. You don ' t think you ' ll take it up? Don ' t then. I and the others who love riding won ' t be lonely. Who could be, with a horse along? SUNDOWN AT CAMP BARBARA SHIPPEE 47 There ' s been a great bustle. Sandra lost her tooth- brush, facecloth, and soap. She ' s really very care- less. Poor Dottie couldn ' t find her slippers and was late getting to bed. She was so tired I really felt sorry for her. It seems as if everyone was specially tired and was eager to get to sleep, but just every- thing went wrong. There ' s been so much noise. Nancy and Jane had a little misunderstanding over some toothpaste. I ' ll bet they could have been heard clear up to the second playground. Flicka jumped the fence and then what confusion! Jeanne had to catch him and put him in his stall for the night. Honestly, it ' s been a terrific day. But now, things have quieted down. The sun set on a terrible clamor but seemed magically to take it along. The stately old pines seemed to heave a col- lective sigh as the cabins, one by one, dropped into silence and twinkling lights gave way to the coming darkness. A few murmuring voices cut the stillness like little jabs of a sword. Now all is silent. THE BATTLEFIELD DORIS PALMER ' 47 (With apologies to The Bridge by Longfellow) I lay on the ground at midnight, As the guns were beating the hour, And the flames rose o ' er the city, Devouring the dark church tower. And far in the smokey distance Of that dreadful night in June, The town, like a flaming furnace Gleamed redder than the moon. Among the burning rafters The wavering shadows lay, And the wind that came from the ocean Seemed to lift and bear them away. As, raging and sweeping through them, Rose the burning tide Of fire in the moonlight, The blazes floated wide. And like those blazes rushing Among the burning piers, A flood of thoughts came o ' er me That filled my eyes with tears. How often, oh how often, In the days that had gone by, I had lain on the ground at midnight And gazed at the fire and sky! How often, oh how often , I had wished that the blazing tide Of fire, would take me in its bosom O ' er the ocean wild and wide! For my heart was hot and restless, And my life was full of care, And the duty laid upon me Seemed greater than I could bear. But now it has fallen from me, Lost in a feverish sea ; And the lonely sorrow of others Throws its shadow over me. Yet whenever ! see a river, And ruined and blackened piers, Like the bomb destroyed town by the ocean, There comes the thought of those years. And I think of how many thousand Of tired war-wearied men, Each bearing his burden of sorrow. Have died on that field since then. I see the long procession Still marching to and fro, The new men hot and restless And the old subdued and slow. And forever and forever, As long as life still goes As long as the heart has passion, As long as it has woes; That fire with its gleaming reflection And its shadows shall appear, As the symbol of war on earth, And its wavering terror hear. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY FISHING RUTH HEFNER ' 47 Noah Webster defines fishing as the art, sport, or business of taking fish. That, however, is not what comes to my mind when I think of fishing. There are several early morning preparations to consider. Prepare a lunch so that it won ' t be neces- sary to come back to camp at noon. Bail out the leaky old rowboat which seems to take in more than its share of water. Remember to take magazines just in case the fish aren ' t biting. Let ' s see, food, sun tan lotion, sun glasses, straw hats, poles, and, oh yes, the bait. We ' re off and of course you decide to row because, I ' m just full of pep and vigor this morning. About eight o ' clock you reach the cove where all the fish are supposed to be. This important bit of information was given to you by a friend. Anchors are thrown, hooks are baited, and lines are cast. At this point everything looks fine, and you sit down and wait. Nothing happens. After a period of half an hour or so, you feel a tug at your line. At last! You wait a little longer just to make sure, and then — you pull the line up. The bait has disappeared! That fish was smarter, well, quicker perhaps than you that time. You bait the hook and settle back. The fish aren ' t biting yet, but they will be soon. Another tug a few minutes later brings you back to reality. You pull up quickly this time, and yes, you ' ve hooked him. A beautiful yellow perch — must be all of six inches! Oh well, it ' s still early. A gnawing pain reminds you that you are hungry. Let the fish wait. You open the lunch basket and find that the lemonade is warm, and that the sand- wiches bear no resemblance to the original. But, do you care? You ' re having such a nice time. The sun is high in the sky, and it seems to be getting a bit warm, and you seem to be getting a trifle pink. Time for the sun tan lotion. Another tug, careful, careful. Ah! A five inch trout! Your spirits take a decided zoom downward. Neighbor Jones is having a fine time. He has caught two large pickerel in the last nine minutes. You know because you ' ve watched him. Maybe you should have anchored somewhere else, where Neigh- bor Jones is, for example. Your face is beginning to burn and so are your arms and legs. You see black spots before your eyes. You look again. No, they ' re only flies. It ' s getting late, you ' d better get back to camp. You ' re hungry and you feel irritable, probably be- cause of your sunburn, or because of your meager catch. But who are you to complain? Fish can ' t be hungry all the time. You ' ll try again tomorrow, and besides, Noah Webster says, It ' s an art and sport, and who are you to disagree with Webster? SPRING RITA LEDUC ' 46 Spring is here I know it Because I saw today A large soft silky catkin On a pussy willow spray. A robin sang a joyful song While children laughed and played. And as I sat in English class, My thoughts did skip and stray. THE HAUNTED HOUSE MARJORIE ANDERSON ' 49 In that ' normous dark house Way back off the road (Some say it ' s haunted — Others say it ' s just old) . I have seen strange creatures hobble about — Queer things go on, without a doubt I have crept up as near as I dared Only by uncanny shadows, to be scared. Bats were flying all about And wild birds moved in and out. The house was battered, and torn and bold As some rugged thief unafraid of the cold. I have heard voices from within the walls And many a night I ' ve heard weird calls. As I ' ve crept behind the old oak tree Whose arms seemed to crackle and close around me. Who was in this house of Mystery That wanted no one near to be? Who sent wierd calls out in the night? It was the wind and birds in their flight. Seeking shelter from the heavy cold Making the house haunted That was just plain old. THE HOLDUP HARRY CHAPELL ' 47 James Dimblewit stepped sprightly into the express subway car, his briefcase and a newspaper in his hand. The job had taken him a long time, but the boss would be pleased. Why he might even get a raise. Dimblewit found a seat and settled back 1o read the news. It was when he looked up from his read- ing that he first noticed the man standing before him. He was a hulking fellow who looked like an ideal candidate for Sing Sing. However Dimblewit soon dismissed him from his mind and turned back to the funnies. At Penn Station Dimblewit left the I. R. T. and took a cross-town bus. It was then that he again saw the man. Just as the bus door was about to close, the man leapt in and looked around. D ; mble- wit tried to appear invisible, but the man had seen him and started to edge toward him. Just then the bus had stopped; Dimblewit slipped out the rear door and began to walk down a side street. Looking over his shoulder, he observed the man get out and follow him. This was enough for Dimblewit. He broke into a run. Unfortunately, another glance showed the man was gaining. Blind with panic, Dimblewit dashed through the nearest doorway. Instantly he regretted having done so, for the dark and deserted hall had no other exit. He is trapped! His assailant ' s foot- steps approach! The door swings open and a rough voice says, — You forgot your briefcase. THE HANDSHAKE ELINOR N. OSHRY ' 47 The love that shines in the darkness A friendship never to break Beauty and warmth and joy and devotion All these in one handshake. APRIL, 1945 I WISH I ' D BEEN A BOY CHRISTINE WALKER ' 47 Blessings on thee, little dame, Barebacked girls with knees the same, With her red lips redder still Smeared by Ponds with greatest skill; With the sunshine on her face, And the swoons that bring disgrace With her sheer transparent clothes, And her run-proof nylon hose; From my heart I grant her joy: — But I wish I ' d been a boy. SPRING FEVER CECELIA BIAHY ' 48 Jill turned down the main corridor and started toward the steps of Middlesex High feeling quite a glow. It was April, a beautiful warm day, no homework, and Bud, the Junior Class president, had just asked her to the Junior Prom! She was so dazed she hadn ' t noticed she had left the school building and was walking towards ' Higgins drugstore. There, she had her favorite lemon and lime and ex- changed bits of gossip with the other members of the crowd. Strange as it seems, she left the crowd earlier than usual, and started for home feeling as if she were walking on air. She didn ' t seem to notice the noise which goes on in the downtown section of a com- munity. Whoops! exclaimed Jill all of a sudden as a baby carriage almost ran her down. Excuse me, lady, she said. turning the corner, something bumped into her. My goodness! Why can ' t people be more care- ful! And looking to see what had hit her she be- held a freckled faced, almost toothless fellow of about nine on roller skates, grinning up at her. Brushing herself off, she proceeded home. Arriving there, she ran up the walk, opened the door and the next thing she knew she was flat on her face. Her mother, hearing the noise out in the hallway from the kitchen, wanted to know what was going on. Oh nothing, groaned Jill, now assuming a sit- ting up position, and turning around she saw Topsy, her scottie, pretending to be asleep, lying on the th-eshold as if nothing had happened. Jill rose, closed the door and sent Topsy flying out to the kitchen at the stamping of her foot and scolding. Picking up her beanie, she mounted the stairs to the second floor. Now at the top of the stairs near Jill ' s room was a table with knick-knacks. But being in a moody condition, Jill forgot about it standing there, bumped into it, and once again resumed a position on the floor. By this time, Jill was beginning to wonder what was wrong with her today. She felt very absent- minded and couldn ' t understand why she did feel this way. Once again she got to her feet, picked up the scat- tered knick-knacks, and went into her room. After ■ hanging to more comfortable clothing, her light- blue ieans and white sweat shirt, she turned on the record machine and played soft dreamy music and how much fun it would be and The Prom! She hadn ' t even told Mom about the Prom! Jill rushed out of her room, down the stairs, and into the kitchen. Mom, guess what! Jill exclaimed quite out of breath. Bud McCormick, the Junior class president asked me to go to the Prom with him! Isn ' t it won- derful? Of course it is, replied her mother. And if you ' d like, we could go shopping for a new gown tomorrow. Oh, mother, you ' re so nice! cried Jill, giving her mother a hug. Then she proceeded to tell her mother what hap- pened to her today. After she had finished her story her mother smiled and said: Jill, in everyone ' s life, there comes a time when a person is so happy, she just about walks on air. And in your case, Jill, Spring with its fresh air and nature in bloom, has given you what is known as Spring Fever. TREES MARY RYDENSKY ' 47 The trees had a summer party A splendid affair They came dressed in green With flowers in their hair. But yesterday in the cold, cold wind The trees looked prettier than they ' d ever been With glistening gowns they looked so fair They had not flowers but jewels for their hair. A SERVICEMAN ' S DREAM NANCY JODREY ' 47 Attention, roared Private Jo Cronin ' s top ser- geant. Private Joe was just starting his last day in the army and also his last day to be pushed about by Sergeant Bob Shaker. Joe and his buddies had arrived at Fort Round the day bef ore after twenty-one months over-seas in Germany. Even there Sergeant Bob Shaker had pushed them around. Line up for inspection, bellowed Sergeant Bob to his outfit. Joe quickly whispered to his buddy beside him, Boy, will I be glad to get away from him! Approximately one hour later Joe came bounding out of the hall waving a sheet of white paper, a paper which changed his title from Private to Mister. He raced to his barracks and threw his belongings into his bag, waved a hasty goodbye to his buddies, and started hitch-hiking for the railroad station. Joe, being lucky and receiving a ride, was at the railroad station inside of an hour. After boarding a train for home, he fell asleep to the hum of the wheels which seemed to be saying, I ' m going home. Eighteen hours later he arrived at his hometown of Darbyville into the waiting arms of his wife, Helen, and his daughter, Ann. The very next day he tried on his civilian clothes. Much to his surprise his brown tweed suit fitted him. Right after his breakfast he went to see his former employer, Bill Stewart. Bill was very happy to see him and said to Joe, I have most assuredly saved your job for you if you want it back. Joe took it with no hesitation. He began his work the following day as a floor supervisor in an accounting office. About two months later, Bill called Joe into his of- fice. As he entered, Joe stopped short. Sitting be- side Bill was ex-Sergeant Bob Shaker. Joe, I have just the man who can fill that vacancy you spoke about. Meet Bob Shaker. Bob, this is Joe Cronin who is your boss. If bill had looked closely, he would have seen a smile on the men ' s faces as Joe said, Come on, let ' s get to work. 10 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY DISCHARGED (Dedicated to those who served) ISLAY PALMER ' 46 Short days ago we said farewell, Spoke words of cheer that could not tell How hard it was for us to part, And of the sadness in our heart. So then what was there left to do, But write in letters sent to you, The news and gossip of the day And be together in this way? How proud you were on that first leave! And we could scarcely believe That there before us straight and tall, Stood you — new uniform and all. Then next we heard they ' d sent you out To someplace you ' d not talk about. We worry ' d and prayed, yet almost knew That somehow, safely, you ' d come through. Now with those days all in the past, And you here home with us at last, Oh what is there for us to say? Just thanks that we may live today. JOE AND ALICE NATALIE HAZELTON ' 47 King Arthur was dead and the world was in mourn- ing. Young children in the presence of their weeping elders also wept. Even the flowers and trees seemed to droop in accordance with the rest of the gloomy picture. All the knights of King Arthur ' s former court were either dead or living in solitude. That is, all except one. This exception was the last made knight of Arthur ' s court. He was young, brave, and full of ambition for carrying out King Arthur ' s ideals. While the world mourned and moaned, this young knight, Sir Joe, whistled the popular song of the day, polished his armour, and brightened his shield. Sir Joe had once been the young page to the Queen who had tipped him with a diamond, brilliant and blazing (a jewel which was destined to influence his future life) for his good service. With his ideals burning in his mind, Sir Joe set out in the spring following King Arthur ' s death in the di- rection of the North. After he had traveled for twenty days and twenty nghts, he came to a small kingdom on the edge of the gigantic moors. In this small kingdom everyone was happy and no one had heard of the King ' s death. One especially joyful family was celebrating the marriage of their daughter, Alice, to the king, ruler for miles around. The king was fat, jovial, and a good ruler; but as a husband he was not desirable to a girl who had planned for a man more along the Van John- son line. Sir Joe, kicking his horse, galloped into the village shooting his thirty-six into the midst of the happy people. Immediately he fell in love with the bride-to- be, shot the king, and with hired thugs took over the palace. Although Alice was overjoyed at being freed from the prospect of marrying the king, she did not want to marry a murderer. So even though Sir Joe pleaded and prayed for her hand, he was scorned. All this time, while the unhappy people of the vil- lage worked in the mills of Sir Joe, the jewel of the Queen reposed in a satin cloth in Sir Joe ' s suitcase. When Sir Joe, reaching in his suitcase for a fogotten article, found the diamond, he discovered the answer to his problem. He would give the diamond to Alice in return for her consent to their marriage. Reaching Alice ' s ultra modern palace, Sir Joe burst through the door, threw the diamond at Alice, and pulled her back to his palace. There they were married by the local preacher while the happy Alice busily polished her new prize. From that day on the people were again happy, lov- ing their gentle king and gracious queen. Every two weeks they gladly gave up to the king two-thirds of their salary earned at the shield manufacturing com- pany which the king owned. That time of happiness and prosperity has faded away into the dim annals of the past leaving only legendary stories to call to mind those days of chiv- alry. The story of Joe and Alice is only one of many stories of knights and their ladies ringing with the courtesies and gallantries typical of those days. King Joe and Queen Alice reaped in the profits from many wise stock investments and spent the remainder of their lives in peace and plenty. I COULDN ' T LOSE OR HOW WAS I TO KNOW HARRY CHAPELL ' 47 One day shortly after the second World War I had the chance of a lifetime. Our unit was passing through my old hometown. Therefore after a short confer- ence with my commanding officer I was off to visit my old buddies. My first stop was at the home of a former schoolmate named John Armstrong. John ' s greatest skill had always been leading me in exciting but generally impossible follow-the-leader races with his bicycle. When I challenged him to a chase on motorized equipment with the sky as the limit, he was quick to agree. No wonder! His motor- cycle looked like a two-wheeled jeep. We met at the appointed place and I must admit he appeared quite calm. Taking the lead, I imme- diately headed my shiny new forty ton tank cross- country. After two miles of rocks, rills, and wreck- age, John finally gave up. Ah! Revenge, sweet, sweet revenge! As a final favor John asked to lead. Naturally I agreed. After all, what could he do. To my sur- prise he headed straight for town and my revenge was short lived. John first drove down a ten foot alley and my twelve foot tank would not give an inch although the wall did, (about an inch) and the com- promise fell short by a few feet. I acknowledged his point and we were off again. This time my friend rode majestically over a single track railroad bridge. I tried to follow but the treads merely hung in space and spun. A passing locomotive gently shoved the tank back to terra firma and away we went. Well, to make a sad story short, he tangled me in a traffic jam, stop- ped me with a bridge marked load limit 10 tons, and finally taking me literally attached a propeller and wings to his Motorcycleplane. To add insult to injury he flew loops over my head while I explained to the Major why the paint was scratched, why the gears gnashed their teeth, where 30 gallons of high octane had disappeared, and why several indignant citizens were threatening damage suits. P.S. A few old fashioned astronomers may not be- lieve this but that new meteor is really Armstrong on his atomic rocket ship. The real meteor is either way behind or has already given up. APRIL. 1946 11 The faculty and students of the high school extend to Mr. Martin Earls, Mr. Norman Tardiff, and Mr. Lewis Kyrios a hearty welcome back to Wells. Mr. Earls, now our mathematics and science teach- er, was in the U. S. Navy from 1943-1946. A lieu- tenant (jg) in 1944, he was promoted to lieutenant in 1945. He served in New Guinea, Bismark Island, Mar- shall Islands, Gilbert Islands, Philippine Islands, and the Marianas Islands. He was on the U.S.S. Smith, the U.S.S. Reid, and the U.S.S. Lamson, all 1500 ton destroyers of the Mahan Class built between 1935 and 1937. His duties in chronological order are as follows: Staff of Destroyer Division 10, in Southwest Pacific Amphibious Force, and Seventh Fleet whch made landings at Finschhafen, Salamana, Lee, Arawe, Cape Gloucester, Saidor, and the Admiralty Islands in Op- erations; Communications Intelligence and Recogni- tion; Deck officer on U.S.S. Lamson .DD367 in the Marshall Islands, Gilbert Islands, Philippine Islands, and Marianas Islands in Communications, Gunnery, Recognition. Mr. Tardiff, our mathematics teacher, was a sergeant in the Army and was in the service for nineteen months. He took his Basic Training in Barclay, Texas. From there he went to Physical Reconditioning School in Fort Lewis, Washington. He was then stationed at the Convalescent Hospital at Fort Custer, Michigan, where he was in charge of remedial training for wounded servicemen. He was in charge of physical education and athletics there. Mr. Kyrios, a former major in the U. S. Army Air Forces, will now teach in the science department. He was in the service from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Kyrios was the sponsor for morale, information, and recreational activities for the 2nd Air Force at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 2nd Air Force was responsible for the training of men to fly the B-29 ' s and B-17 ' s. He coached the sports and was responsible for the physical training of the men. He brought such well-known entertainers as Bob Hope, Max Baer, Joe Louis, and Tommy Dorsey to entertain the 2nd Air Force. We ' re glad you ' re back, Mr. Kyrios and we hope you ' re as glad to be here as we are to have you. LOCALS ACTIVITIES CALENDAR January 9 — Mr. Hoyt, our guidance director, spoke on the subject of inflation in the United States. He showed us moving pictures which depicted what happened at the end of World War I, when we failed to control run-away prices. January 17 — Previews of the Amateur Show. January 23 — A very pleasant assembly was presented this morning when Mrs. Hedwiga Kochanowski and Mrs. Laurent Jarry rendered a few musical selections. Among Mrs. Kochanowski ' s selec- were, The Lord ' s Prayer, Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life, Blue Danube Waltz, It Might As Well Be Spring. Mrs. Jarry played three Chopin preludes, Polonaise, Clair de Lune, and Wind Etude. We enjoyed this very much. February 13 — You and Your Future was the theme of a talk given to us by Dr. Jerome Heather, a well-known speaker here at Wells High. Dr. Heather stated that America is a great country because it is based and built on principles. Dr. Heather ' s motto Do unto others as you would be done by is one which we should all practice. February 26 — Mr. Edgar Lan evin, photographer, showed three of his films in the assembly hall this morning. The first film, which was in color was devoted en- tirely to flowers, some of which were grown at the University of Connecticut. The second film was Salmon Fishing in the Wilds of New Brunswick. This showed Mr. Langevin ' s fishing trip into the Wilds of Canada. The third films was taken on V-J night in South- bridge and the last of the pictures showed the Lions Club Soap Box Derby. February 27 — Mr. Joseph B. Hoyt, Director of Guid- ance and Placement, gave a talk and presented a film at this morning ' s assembly. Mr. Hoyt stated that one ' s marks in school are an indication of aptitude and willingness to work. He stressed the fact that we should try to plan our lives on the basis of the aptitudes we possess. The picture, entitled Finding Your Life Work, gave us many helpful pointers on how to go about getting a job. 12 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY AMERICAN LEGION COUNTY CONTEST JUNIOR PLAY It was March 8, the fateful night, when ten quite shaken young individuals, representing the schools of Worcester County took their seats on the stage of the David Hale Fanning Trade School for Girls in Worces- ter, Mass., to compete in the annual American Le- gion Oratorical contest. Outside the rain was pelting down, which probably accounted for the rather small audience. Then eight o ' clock, that magic hour when each shaking contestant picked a number out of a hat, a number which was to decide the order of the speeches. Scuthbridge ' s contestant, Elinor Oshry ' 47, got number seven — lucky seven — and then remembered that seven had been A. Hitler ' s lucky number — and look what happened to Adolf! The contestants elected to announce their own titles, and were informed that one point would be de- ducted if they spoke less than ten or more than twelve minutes. Then the first speaker was called — then the sec- ond, — then the third, until all had delivered their oratorical masterpieces. Solemnly the judges marched out, and in an eter- nity returned with their verdict. Elinor tied for third place — prizes were awarded on the stage by the Legion Headmaster of Worcester County. Pictures were then taken of the four lucky winners and the audi- torium was emptied. As the contestants and the audience walked out into the drizzle, all breathed a sigh of relief. Except for the winner who was to compete in the zone contest at Holyoke, it was all over! The class of ' 47 has chosen The Bashful Bachelor as its Junior Play which will be presented early in May. The cast includes: Lydia Abbot Elinor Oshrey Molly Abbot Lucille Proulx Easter Regina Burgess Henry Todd John Ferguson Blanche Todd Edna Joslin Betty Jean Wilson Beverly Fox Viola Woodbury Natalie Hazelton Freddie Webber John Simonds David Hampton Edmund Cillon Bertram Evers Roger Woodbury Miss Blythedale Mary Breen Mr. Bixby Robert Langevin A burglar Nick Perikeli College girls: tall girl Phyllis Freeman practical girl Arline Cuillmette earnest girl Bette Howard Other girls — Ellen Hogan, Rachel Bonnette, Clare Lampher, Jane Howarth, Barbara Brown, Nancy Hakala, Ann Tobia, Irene Mason. The committees now chosen are as follows: Stage Manager , — Chairman, Harry Chapell; Lionel Clement, Estelle Beaulieu, Elizabeth Migala. Prompters — Nancy Hakala, Constance St. Onge. Properties and Costumes: Act I Ruth Hefner, Helen Costa. Act II Elizabeth Lemmelin, Florence Brzeis. Act III Rene Themistocles, Vasiliki Costa. Sound Effects — Chairman, Roger Dion; Vangel Sotir. Curtain — Leonard Brodeur Miss Grace Palmer is coaching the play and Miss Rose Brodeur is faculty adviser. AMATEUR SHOW The second annual Amateur Show which contrib- uted over $200 to the Scholarship Fund was held in the high school auditorium on January 19. Pauline Guilbeault won the grand prize for her violin selection. Other first prize winners were Rita Duff, pianist; Marjorie Anderson, monologist; and Violet Demers, singer. Second prize winners were Edna Joslin, pianist; Marilyn and Ronald Sheriffs, dancers; Irene Fontana, clarinet; and Barbara Spread- bury, singer. Third prize winners were Robert Or- sini, pianist; Irene Boudreau, monologist; Vivian Fer ron, singer; and Eleanor Fontana, flute. Other contestants were Rachel Trudeau, singer; Harry Chapell, violinist; Lenore Lariviere, pianist; and Donald Grenier, singer. Participants in the specialty acts were Romona LeClaire, Barbara Salva, Theresa Martin, Shirley DiFederico, Margaret Lenti, Jane Far- quhar, Carmen Santo, Natalie Hazelton, Beverly Fox, Marilyn Gagnon, Roger Woodbury, Edmund Gillon, Fred Sibley, Chester Shearer, Achilles Kollios, Robert Caron, John Laliberte, Donald Grenier, Robert Lange- vin, Weldon Blair, Steve Tanionis, Richard St. Mar- tin, Roger Vincent, Armand Bastien, Warren Thomp- son, Paul Corriveau, Oscar Gendreau, Lucien Parent. Regina Burgess as Miss Sedgecliff and John Simonds as Cecil Simonds De Mille introduced the participants. Fred Sibley added atmosphere. The show was under the direction of Miss Grace Palmer, the music accompaniment was by Mrs. Charles Kochanowski, and the business was taken care of by Miss Elsie Benoit. THE CAMERA CLUB CONTEST If you ' re planning to enter the Camera Club Con- test, here are a few pointers. Entry blanks may be obtained from any member of the club and only a small entry fee is charged. Photographs may be entered in three classifications: human interest, scenic photography, and photographs of people. All entries must be approximately post- card size. The judges will be Kenneth Wood of Kenwood Studios, Charles Lynch of Chalyn Studios, Francis Holden of Holden Studios, Victor Tedeschi of the Scuthbridge Photo Supply Co., and Edgar Langevin of Langevin ' s Sports and Photo Shop. There are three prizes for each classification. Prizes will be awarded in an assembly on April 17. So hu ' ry! hurry! hurry! You may be the lucky one! FOOTBALL BANQUET At the annual football banquet sponsored by the Rotary, Lions, and Y.M.C.A., Al Julian, backfield coach of Holy Cross College was the main speaker. The Wells High ' 46 football team and Coach McMa- hon was addressed, also, by Channing H. Greene, superintendent of schools, James Robertson, principal of Wells High, Oswald Laliberte, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Nestor Pontbriand, president of Wells Alumni Association, and Emil Martin, presi- dent of the Lions Club. APRIL, 1946 13 ALUMNI With the return to civilian life of more and more of our servicemen and women comes new hope, new ambition, and a different aspect on life. Hoping to reach a goal of accomplishment, many of these veter- ans are entering colleges and technical schools to pur- sue different courses of study. We are proud to say that a large number of our returned servicemen and two of our servicewomen are at present in college or are planning to attend soon. Nina Hobson ' 39 — Middlebury Alice Hampshire ' 38 — Boston University Joe Boudreau ' 44 — Norwich University Richard Proulx ' 41 — Wentworth Eugene Roy ' 39 — Tufts Alfred Peloquin ' 40 — Norwich University Charles Troy ' 38 — Carnegie Tech. Robert Proulx ' 44 — Wentworth Chester Savory ' 42 — Leland Powers Francis Swiacki ' 42 — Holy Cross Bill Swiacki ' 41 — Columbia University Clement Benvenuti ' 46 — Holy Cross, Tufts Eugene Rischitelli ' 38 — Georgetown, Dentistry Albert Bouvier ' 39 — Tufts College Kenneth Ford ' 43 — Nichols College Ceorge Beauregard ' 40 — University of Minnesota Lionel Cagnon ' 42 — Penn State, Optometry Fred Morse ' 42 — Northeastern, Elec. Engineer Ray Blanchet ' 44 — Worcester Tech. Kenneth Ford ' 39 — Penn State, Optometry Dino DiAngelis ' 42 — Criminal Investigation, F.B.I. Thomas Walkinshaw ' 42 — Worcester Tech. Bill Hogan ' 42 — Penn State Albert Bouvier ' 39 — Tufts College Russell Morse ' 42 — School in Mexico Eugene Remian ' 42 — Holy Cross Clarence Richards ' 43 — Rensselaer Roger Salva ' 45 — Conservatory of Music, Boston Alvin Greene ' 39 — Study Music ,U. of Michigan John Beverage ' 39 — Worcester Tech. Dimitri Metro ' 43 — Northeastern Sergio Bartoli ' 40 — Columbia University Henry Palmerino ' 37 — Physical Tr ' ning, Springfield Dick Harwood ' 44 — U. of New Hampshire George McLellan ' 43 — Missouri State Teachers Edmcnd Rewinski ' 43 — Tufts Medical Charles Tusciano ' 43 — Worcester Tech. George Young ' 43 — American International, Springfield John Young ' 43 — St. John ' s, Danvers Ernest Howarth ' 45 — American International, Springfield Speaking of returned servicemen with ambition, have you noticed the green delivery truck with the gold discharge emblem on the side belonging to the Like-Nu Dry Cleaning establishment? We find that Louis Ciprari and Bill McCann have started a dry- cleaning business of their own on Marcy Street. Con- gratulations to you both and may success be yours. All their old friends, both teachers and students, want to say Welcome back, to Ray Blanchet, who recently returned from the Army Air Corps, and to Jchn Beverage, who has returned from the Navy. John and Ray are taking Post Graduate Courses here at the high school before entering Worcester Tech. MARRIAGES Best wishes and the hope for future happiness to go to these new couples: Rachel Shepard ' 45 and Anthony Comolonga. Elizabet h Costa ' 40 and Piro Spiro . Doris Perron ' 43 and Albert DiGregorio ' 39 Lorraine LaRiviere ' 43 and John Cavanaugh ' 43. Norma Cleri ' 43 and Walter Damian. Lorraine Peck ' 43 and Rosaire Benard. Betty Caves ' 44 and Lloyd Bissonette. MARY WELLS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Looking in on affairs of the Alumni Association we find an officer change: Nestor Pontbriand, former vice-president was succeeded by the recently elected Edmond Kosakowski. In this same meeting of Feb- ruary 25, plans were made concerning an after-Lent dance. Members of the dance committee include Robert Laliberte, Robert Coderre, Miss Irene Liro, and Richard Rydensky. 14 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY SPORTS BASEBALL SCHEDULE— 1946 May 1 May 3 May 7 May 8 May 10 May 14 May 17 May 22 May 24 May 27 May 29 June 4 June 7 David Prouty H. S. Tourtellotte Memorial St. Louis H. S. Assumption H. S. Worcester South (twi Worcester Commerce St. Louis H. S. Pomfret Academy David Prouty H. S. Tourtellotte Memorial Bartlett H. S. Worcester South H. S. Bartlett H. S. Spencer H. S. Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge light, 5 p.m. ) Worcester H. S. Southbridge Webster Pomfret Southbridge H. S. North Crosvenordale Webster Southbridge Southbridge BASKETBALL WELLS — 27 SHREWSBURY — 12 The Mary E. Wells Basketball team successfully opened the 1945- ' 46 season by trouncing Shrewsbury High, 27-12, at West Street gym. The defensive play was the outstanding feature of the Wellsmen, holding the visitors to one field goal. Christo Metro led the Wells scorers with a total of eight points, all scored in the last quarter. Theo- doss with six points, and Remian, Hebert. and Shaw with four points apiece, were the other main factors in the Crimson and Cray attack. Box score: Totals 13 1 27 Totals 1 10 12 WELLS — 37 WELLS ALUMNI — 34 Not even a team of former Wells stars was able to hand our Wellsmen a defeat at the West Street gym. Mike Ziu was the offensive star for his team ' s 37- 34 victory over such stars as George and John Young, Joe Theodoss, Red Allard, and Chimick Remian. Pete Theodoss and Roger Hebert were the other high scorers for Wells with eight and six points respec- tively. Box score: Player fs ft tp Player fg ft tp Remian, f 1 2 4 C. Young, f 3 1 7 H Hebert, f 2 2 6 J. Young, f 2 1 5 Ziu, f 4 1 9 Them ' cles, f 1 2 Metro, f 1 1 3 J. The ' doss, c 3 2 8 P. The ' doss, c 3 2 8 Allard, g 1 2 Thibeault c 1 2 Con ' tine, g 1 1 Shaw, g 1 1 C Remian, g 1 5 7 Legori, g 1 2 Donais, g 1 2 Sotir, g 1 1 Regip, g 1 1 Totals 13 11 37 Totals 12 10 34 SPENCER — 28 WELLS — 26 When the Crimson and Cray netmen went to Spencer, they dropped a heartbreaking, 28-26 deci- sion to the Prouty team. The Wellsmen had the lead during the first half, but at the end, one basket too many trickled through their defenses and won the game for Spencer. Once again Mike Ziu took the scoring lead with ten points to his credit. Closely behind him were Hank Remian with six and Pete Theodoss with five points. Player fg ft tp Player fg ft rp Shaw, g Remian, f 2 4 Nordwell, f 1 1 3 Sotir, g Hebert, f 2 4 Flynn, f Ziu, f 1 1 Schevenski, c Totals Metro, f 4 8 Adams, g 7 7 Theodoss, c 3 6 Wiles, g 2 2 Shaw, g 2 4 WELLS 29 Sotir, g Box score: Plaver fs ft tp Player f« ft tp H. Remian, f 1 2 4 Ensom, f 2 4 Hebert, f 2 2 6 Ethier, f 3 6 Ziu, f 5 10 Pontbriand c 2 1 5 Theodoss, c 2 1 5 Grandmont, g3 6 Shaw, g 1 2 Black, g 2 2 6 Sotir, g 1 1 Cloutier, g 1 1 1 1 26 Totals 12 28 ASSUMPTION — 30 Lady luck turned her back to the Wellsmen when they played the Assumption netmen at their Worces- ter gym. Only one point was the margin between the two evenly matched teams. Roger Hebert, Mike Ziu, and Bob Shaw scored six points apiece in an attempt to win this contest which ended at 30-29. The Wellsmen led in every quarter but the final period when the Assumption men piled up thirteen points to edge the Crimson and Cray Squad. APRIL, 1946 15 Box score : Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Remian, f 1 2 Valois, f 3 1 7 Hebert, f 3 6 St. Loroux, f 3 1 7 Ziu, f 2 2 6 Caudreau, f 2 4 Theodoss, c 1 2 4 Arc ' beault, c Sotir, g 13 5 Vian, g 10 2 Shaw, g 2 2 6 Bievene, g 1 3 5 St. Saveur 1 1 3 Dube, g 10 2 Totals 10 9 29 Totals 12 6 30 WELLS — 24 ST. LOUIS— 17 The Crimson and Cray hoopsters found their good eyes again, and so knocked down a highly-rated St. Louis Quintet by the score of 24-17. The Wells team held the lead throughout the game and the out- come was never in doubt. Pete Theodoss was the scoring leader with six points, and his defensive play combined with Bob Shaw ' s defense, was the highlight of this game played before a capacity crowd at the West St. gym. Other high scorers for the Crimson and Cray squad were Mike Ziu, Hank Remian, and John Sotir with four points each. Box score: Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Ziu, f 2 4 Nowicki. f 2 0- 4 Hebert, f 1 1 3 Deary, f 2 4 Remian, f 2 4 Ducharme, c 2 3 7 Metro, f 11 Lonergan, c 1 2 Theodoss, c 3 6 Savage, g Shaw, g 10 2 Dion, g Sotir, g 2 4 Totals 1 1 2 24 Totals 17 WELLS— 24 SOUTH— 36 Wells met a tall, fast South High team at its Wor- cester gym and suffered a 36-24 loss at the hands of the city hosts. The Wellsmen went to pieces in the final quarter and allowed the Worcesterites to pile up a twelve point lead. Perks was the big gun for Wor- cester with ten points. Regardless of the defeat, Mike Ziu, Pete Theodoss, and hard-fighting Bob Shaw played their usual top- flight game for the Crimson and Cray men. Mike Ziu topped the Wells ' scorers with eight points and was closely followed by Bob Shaw who battled his way to seven points. Box score: Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Remian, f 1 2 4 Perks, f 5 10 Ziu, f 4 8 Fleming, f 2 4 8 Theodoss, c 1 2 4 Butcher, c 2 2 6 Shaw, g 3 17 Johnson, c 2 1 5 Sotir, g 11 Shiminski, g 3 1 7 Whalen, g Totals 24 Totals 14 8 36 Box score: Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Ziu, f 2 15 Burgess, f Metro, f 2 4 Blossette, f 2 4 Remian, f 5 111 Hattin, f 3 1 7 Theodoss, c 1 2 Kaskela, c 3 3 9 Shaw, g 12 4 Tetreault, g 3 6 Sotir, g 2 15 Rheault, g 1 1 Totals 13 5 3 Totals 1 1 5 27 WELLS — 34 WARREN — 35 Even though the Wells netmen played one of their best games of the season at Warren, the Warren boys got all the breaks possible to nose out Wells by the score cf 35-34. The lead went from one team to another all night, and it was Warren ' s luck that gave them the one point which meant defeat for the Wells- men. Hank Remian continued his scoring spree while he topped all the players on the court. Hank took mat- ters in his own hands by dropping in seven field goals for a total of fourteen points. Mike Ziu also had a good ' night with eleven points to his credit. Christie Legori broke into the lineup and impressed the fans wth his playing which netted five points for him. Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Remian, f 7 14 Chesson, f 4 8 Legori, f 2 1 5 Smith, f 2 15 Ziu, c 5 111 Ryan, c 11 Hebert, c 1 2 Covell, c 2 4 Shaw, g Crompton, g 2 4 Sotir, g 10 2 Bugbee, g 6 113 Totals 16 2 34 Totals 16 35 WELLS — 36 BARTLETT — 42 West St. gym was packed with excited fans when Bartlett came to town to meet Wells in their annual contest. Bartlett was rated as a powerful team and did not fail to live up to expectations. They fought their way to a 42-36 victory over the scrappy Wells quintet. The Wellsmen almost handed the game to Bartlett because of fouls wh ich gave Bartlett twelve points. The game was at a draw when the half came, but the Creen and White attack came up with twenty- six points to take the game. Christie Legori, a former substitute forward, was the only player who could do much damage for Wells. Legori ' s twelve points were almost equaled by John Sotir who had a total of eight. Box score: Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Metro, f 10 2 Theodore, f 5 2 12 Remian, f 1 2 Walkowiak, f 6 2 14 Legori, f 5 2 12 Kujawski, c 3 2 8 Theodoss, c 2 2 6 Christman, g 4 4 Shaw, g 3 6 Starosta, g 1 2 4 Sotir, g 4 8 Totals 16 36 Totals 15 12 42 WtLLS — 31 PUTNAM — 27 When the Putnam H. S. team came to the West St. gym, they met a much improved Wells team which fought its way to a close, 31-27 victory. After the South High defeat, the Wellsmen were intent on re- turning to the road of victory, and Putnam was the victim. The victors never lost their lead during the game, although Pu.tnam played a stiff game. Hank Remian was the hero of the game in which he played circles around Putnam and slipped eleven points through the basket. Mike Ziu, John Sotir, and Bob Shaw also did some fancy playing for the Cr:ms:n and Cray lads. WELLS — 45 , ST. LOUIS — 46 The second meeting of these two evenly matched teams proved to be one of the most thrilling affairs of the season as the St. Louis five edged Wells, 46-45. After piling up twenty-two points in the first period, the Wellsmen met an avalanche of St. Louis fielc 1 goals which gave them a one-point decision. The Crimson and Cray scorers had a field day re- gardless of the loss. Pete Theodoss, playing his best game of the season, racked up thirteen points, and another baker ' s dozen were scored by Christie Legori. Hank Remian found his scoring eye again and pushed twelve points through the rims. 16 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Box score : Player fg ft rp Player fg ft t P ! Legori, f 6 1 13 Ducharme, f 6 8 20 Remian, f 6 12 Nowicki, f 7 4 18 Theodoss, c 5 3 13 Lonergan, c 2 1 5 Shaw, g 2 1 5 Deary, g 1 1 Sotir, g 1 2 Magnant, g 1 2 Totals 20 5 45 Totals 16 14 46 WELLS— 32 TOURTELLOTTE— 42 Mary E. Wells suffered a 42-32 setback at the hands of undefeated Tourtellotte H. S., when they journeyed to North Grosvenordale to meet these high- ly-rated players. For the first three periods it was a nip-and-tuck game, but the last quarter proved to be too much for the Southbridge lads. Pete Theodoss was the big show for the Wells squad by playing a remarkable defensive game and by scor- ing seven points for the team. Keech Metro and Hank Remian were the other scoring leaders with six points apiece. Box score: Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Legori, f 2 2 Blanchette, f 5 2 12 Hebert, f 1 1 3 Bates, f 3 4 10 Remian, f 1 4 6 Maitland, c 6 12 Metro, f 2 2 6 Agard g 1 1 Theodoss, c 2 3 7 Rivers, g 1 1 3 Shaw, g 2 15 Cons ' tine, g 1 2 4 Sotir, g 113 Totals WELLS— 25 32 Totals 16 10 42 SPENCER — 34 A 34-25 defeat was in store for the Wells team when David Prouty High met the Crimson and Cray Squad at the West St. gym. The game was in the hands of the Spencer boys all night and had no re- semblance to the first meeting of these two teams in which the Prouty team barely edged the Wellsmen. Pete Theodoss played his usual brilliant game at center for the losers, saving his team from a worse de- feat. Pete also led the scorers with a total of eigh ' points. Box score : Player Legori, f Duquette, f 1 Remian, f 1 Theodoss, c 3 Shaw, g 2 Sotir, g Hebert, g 1 Totals 9 WELLS — 57 fg ft tp Player 2 4 Ensom, f 2 2 Pontbriand, f 2 4 2 Morrisette, f 1 2 8 Black, c 5 1 5 Crandmont, K 1 2 2 Ethier, g 3 2 25 Totals fg ft tp 1 10 5 6 8 34 WARREN — 22 The Wells hoopsters finally broke loose and all but ruined the Warren High team by a score of 57-22. The Crimson and Gray squad was due to have a good night, and it came when the country boys of Warren journeyed to the West St. gym. A former sub, Christie Legori, showed the fans the finer art of scoring as he dropped in sixteen points to lead all the players. Box score: Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Legori, f 7 2 16 Chesson, f 1 2 Metro, f 2 4 Smith, f 3 17 Remian, f 6 12 Ryan, c 113 Hebert, f 1 2 Crompton, g Duquette, f 3 6 Bugbee, g 4 2 10 P. The ' doss, c 3 1 7 Thibeault, c 3 6 L. The ' doss, c 1 2 Shaw, g Sotir, g 2 2 Totals 26 5 57 WELLS— 29 Totals 22 BARTLETT — 23 Revenge was the keyword when Wells met Bart- lett High for the second time this season. Wells had complete mastery over the Green and White, never losing the lead. The final score turned out to be 29-23 in favor of the clicking Wellsmen. Wells de- fenses were outstanding throughout the game, hold- ing the usually high-scoring Bartlett boys to a few points apiece. Mike Ziu, Pete Theodoss, and Hank Remian were the leading scorers with nine, eight, and six points respectively. John Sotir and Bob Shaw were the de- fensive stars for the victors. Box score : Player f« ft to Player fg ft tp Ziu, f 3 3 9 Theodore, f 3 6 Remian, f 3 6 Daveau, f 1 2 L«gori. f Walkowiak, f 1 1 3 Theodos-, c 2 4 8 Kujawski, c 2 3 7 Shaw, g 2 4 Christman, g 1 1 3 Sotir, g 10 2 Starosta, g 1 2 Totals 11 7 29 Totals 9 5 23 WELLS — 21 TOURTELLOTTE — 36 Tourtellotte came to Southbridge sporting an 1 8- game winning streak, and continued to do its damage by crushing the Wellsmen 36-21. After two periods of evenly-matched playing, the Tourtellotte team ran away with the game. The only player able to do any damage for Wells was Mike Ziu. Mike threw in five field goals for ten points. Shaw and Theodoss came through with their usual good defensive playing, so prevented the Crim- son and Gray squad from being trounced by a higher score. Box score : Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Ziu, f 5 10 Blanchette, f 5 3 13 Metro, f 10 2 Thomas, f Duquette, f 1 1 Bates, f 4 2 10 Remian, f 1 2 Maitland, c 1 1 Theodoss, c Agard, g 3 6 Shaw, g - 2 Ccns ' ntine, g 2 4 Sotir, g 2 4 Rivers, g 10 2 Totals 10 1 21 Totals 15 6 36 WELLS — 23 SOUTH— 27 The last game of the 1946 basketball season found the Wellsmen making an exciting rally in the last half to end the season in a colorful manner. However, the score was 27-23 in favor of the tall South High lads. The South passing had the locals baffled during the first period; but the Wells rally quieted the Worces- ter city slickers. Pete Theodoss was the scoring leader with thirteen points to his total. Pete and Keech Metro led the rally in the last half, which netted nineteen points for the Crimson and Cray Squad. The defensive play- APRIL, 1946 17 ing of Bob Shaw and John Sotir also stood out during the game. Box score : Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Remian, f 1 2 Perks, f 2 2 6 Duquette, f 1 2 Fleming, f 2 1 5 Ziu, f 113 Cram, f 10 2 Metro, f 10 2 Butcher, c 3 1 7 Theodoss, c 6 113 Whalen, g 1 1 3 Shaw, g Tyson, g 2 4 Sotir, g 11 Totals 10 23 Totals 1 1 5 27 WELLS — 30 POMFRET — 48 Mary E. Wells lost a fast, 48-30, game at the hands of Pomfret High, one of the tallest squads in the state. Towering height was the only advantage held over Wells by Pomfret which had a six-foot-five center who stood under the basket and dropped in twenty-six points. The short Wellsmen were not able to stop the offensive of these oversized players. Hank Remian led the Wells scorers with eight points. Box score : Player fg ft tp Player fg ft tp Ziu, f 10 2 Halsey, f 4 5 13 Metro, f 113 Simmons, f 1 2 Remian, f 3 2 8 Slater, f 3 6 Duquette, f 1 1 3 Haskell, c 12 2 26 Thibeault, c 1 1 3 Beattie, g Theodoss, c 1 1 Reynolds, g 1 1 Hebert, g 3 6 Sotir, g 2 4 Totals 2 6 30 Totals 20 8 48 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL WELLS — 32 , CHARLTON — 11 The girls ' basketball team started off its season with a high-winning score when it showed the ama- zons of Charlton that shorties can play basketball too. Sp eedy Catherine Costa tallied 19 points, runner- up Helen boucher dropped in 1 points. Guards Pauline Proulx and Lorraine Proulx helped the for- wards to sink the baskets left and right mounting a victorious score for Wells. WELLS— 19 BARTLETT— 38 Wells lost at the hands of the speedy Bartlett girls. A. Birmingham ' s eagle eye and the fast pass- ing of Coach Pratt ' s team were too much for our las- sies. They couldn ' t catch up to the baskets of the Green and White team. Cathy Costa registered 10 points, to take the scoring honors tor Wells. The second team lost its first game with a close score of 19-14. WELLS — 28 , SPENCER — 35 The Wells ' girls met their second defeat of the season with plucky spirit, but not enough baskets to equal the 35 points Spencer obtained. Cathy Costa tapped 17 points; runner-up Rita Leduc tallied 8 points. The second team with all its get-up-and-go put all it had into this game and scored a victory of 16-13. All forwards scored 4 points each. WELLS — 13 BARTLETT — 47 The first team suffered its worst defeat of the season at the hands of the Bartlett girls in Web- ster. Our team, lacking some of its usual pep, fought its hardest. Cathexina_Qosta and Helen Pienta scored 6 points apiece. The second team lost its game also but with a bet- ter score of 11-19. Emma Cuillet was high scorer with 7 points. WELLS — 15 WARREN — 20 In its first game with Warren, Wells lost, but man- aged to keep the score close. Although thev lost, the girls, both forwards and guards, played with more vim than in their previous game. Cathy Costa, high scorer, made 8 points and Helen Pienta, 6 points. WELLS — 15 SPENCER — 25 Traveling to Spencer to play a return game, the Wells girls bowed with a 10 point margin. The girls didn ' t seem to have their regular pep. Catherine Costa and Helen Pienta tied with 6 points. The second team had the lead on its opposers throughout the game and came through with a tri- umphant score of 33-18. Captain Elizabeth Migala contributed the majority of the baskets and showed great promise for future games. WELLS — 26 CHARLTON — 6 Both Wells teams again overran Charlton with high scores. The first team made more fouls than at any other game of the season this day, but every game in- cludes fouls, and the main point was that we were the victors. Helen Boucher was high scorer with 9 points; Cathy C osta and Helen Pienta dropped in 8 points. The second team won with a mighty victory of 41-4! Emma Guillet piled the majority of baskets with 29 points to her honor. WELLS — 22 WARREN — 8 In the last basketball game of the season Wells played with the vigor and speed which should have been displayed in every other game. Both forwards and guards played their best game of the year. Credit should be given to the guards, Rita Duff, Pauline Proulx, Lorraine Proulx, and Phyllis Agard, who throughout the game kept the ball from the hands of the Warren forwards. It was a joy in itself to watch Cathy Costa drop in her eleven points. On most of her shots, the ball never touched the rim of the basket but dropped in as noiselessly as a ghost. . Runner-up Rita Leduc tallied six points. BANQUET TO SENIOR GIRLS On the evening of March 14 the seniors of the frst team, Captain Rita Leduc, Catherine Costa, Pauline Proulx, and Manager Wanda Boksa were hon- ored at a spaghetti supper at the Italian-American Hall. They were presented with a decorated cake and a purse of money. Present from the first team also were Helen Pienta, Helen Boucher, Lorraine Proulx, Rita Duff, and Phyl- lis Agard. Others attending were the members of the second team: Captain Elizabeth Migala, Emma Guillet, Betsy Lemmelin, Barbara Boksa, Norma Beck, Ruth Smith, Pat Boehm, Dolly Mach, Alice Armes, also Timekeeper Irene Mason, and Anne Damian, Girls Athletic Editor of the Crimson and Cray. The girls feel that many thanks are due to Miss Benoit for her supervision in her first year at coach- ing basketball. Miss Benoit ' s participation in girls sports at Salem Teachers College, gave her exper- ience which she was able to pass on to her teams. Miss Benoit has a promising team of girls for the next basketball and hockey seasons. There will be few losses through graduation and an enthusiastic group of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be here next year to win for the honor of the school, the coach, and the fine members of the team who leave this year. 18 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY BOOK REVIEWS THE BLACK ROSE Thomas Costain Reviewed by JOY OKER ' 46 The Black Rose is an historical novel of the thir- teenth century by Thomas Costain. When the story opens we find Walter of Curnie a capable young student at Oxford University. The students at that time were despised and mistreated by the townspeople and often bloody fights occurred be tween various inhabitants and students. Trisram, one of Walter ' s friends, persuaded Walter to sit in at one of Roger Bacon ' s classes and listen to his ideas and theories. Walter followed this suggestion and was amazed by Roger Bacon ' s ideas. He spoke in English instead of the customary Latin. He related to his students how he had been experimenting with certain chemicals which, if mixed in specific quantities, simply exploded, leaving no trace of anythng behind. Roger Bacon had discovered gun powder which was destined to play a very large part in the world of the future. He also spoke of the love of Cathay, but of the dan- gers too. Walter was so intrigued by his lecture that he paid him a visit to discuss the possibilites of reaching Cathay alive. Bacon so enthusiastically encouraged Walter ' s plans that he then set out to convince Tristram of the fruits of such a journey. The knowledge they would obtain of the countries and their inhabitants and also the jewels and silks they would return with was but a part of it. There would certainly be many adven- tures along the road to Cathay. The only regret of Walter was that h e would have to leave Engaine, the haughty, arrogant, and extremely handsome maiden from Tressling, a neighboring estate, whom he had always loved but who had never paid any great atten- tion to him. Finally Walter and Tristram set out for Cathay. They themselves doubted very much that they would ever return to England. The journey to Cathay by sea was, at that period, thought to be beset by monsters of all sorts, and by land, to be filled with numerous wicked sorcerers and magicians. Disregarding the warnings, the two companions started their journey. They completed the first lap successfully and, upon arriving at Antioch, found themselves members of a caravan traveling to Cathay. In the caravan among the harem girls, was Maryam, whose out-standing fea- ture was her shining blue eyes inherited from her English crusader father. After helping Maryam escape from the harem, Wal- ter and Tristram had to let her stay with them, dis- guised as a servant-boy. .Soon Walter found himself in love with the petite Maryam, though he fought against it because he knew that Tristram, too, loved her. The three had many strange adventures on the way to Cathay. They met strange people, such as the powerful Bayan of the hundred eyes who had strong forces of men under him. These soldrers had queer iron rods which belched fire and smoke and killed people. Then the use of the gun powder was already known in Cathay. Walter was amazed! These people also used a direction finder which was like our compasses but on a large scale. A proud possession of Tristram ' s was a wonderful English long-bow of which the Mongolians had no match. They demanded proof of its superiority, so Tristram outshot all of them in a contest and amazed them by the accuracy and swiftness of the long-bow. Finally they got to Cathay before the siege of the Mongolians under Bavan. The Empress of Cathay was awed by the two Englishmen because of their fair com- plexions and hair. She called them the birds of gol- den plumage and insisted that they were a good omen and would prevent any attack by the Mon- golians, so she forced them to remain within her courts and showered them jewels, clothes, and food. The marriage of Walter and Maryam, their subse- quent separation, their heartbreaking yet colorful ad- ventures, their reunion in the England to which Walter had introduced the art of paper-making, and acquainted us with the beginnings of self government under a good king, hold the reader ' s interest to the end of an exciting story. THE MOON IS DOWN John Steinbeck Reviewed by BEVERLY FOX You are in a little, plain, rural Norweigian town (or Belgian, or Dutch, or Czech), for the story could happen anywhere in any civilized country where men and women struggle for freedom. John Steinbeck transported you here in his first scene. It was all over in a short half hour — a cruel half hour that the peaceful, astonished townsfolk would long remember — a half hour which changed the lives of countless hundreds, enemy and ally. The town was occupied, the defenders defeated, and the war finished. The invader had prepared for this campaign as carefully as he had for larger ones. The town offi- cials were on a fishing trip planned by George Corell. The local troops, all twelve of them, were off at a schooling match, planned by George Corell. And of course Mr. Corell was the spy. Who would have guessed it? Kind, generous Mr. Corell who smiled at busy housewives, patted litttle children on the head, encouraged workmen, suddenly became a hard-yed, destructive, heartless spy. When the dozen pitiful soldiers came running into the village, they had been shot down like clay ducks in a shooting gallery — no chance to fight back. And now Mayor Orden and Doctor Winter were in confer- ence with Colonel Hanser. The men in the town were to work in the mines and get coal to the enemy — those were the orders. The people moved sullenly to work, no one spoke, the light of astonishment in their eyes turned to one of anger. But the coal did not come out of the ground easily. The good miners were clumsy and slow, ma- chinery broke and took a long time to fix, accidents happened on the railroad, avalanches wrecked the tracks, enemy officers fell from cliffs, accidentally of course. The enemy soldiers were tired of these cold, quiet people. The silent village stared at them as they passed with scornful eyes and crushed them with icy fingers. Some sought comfort from the village wom- en and were found dead in dark allies the next morn- ing. Some went conveniently mad and saved a lot of trouble. The enemy seized Mayor Orden as a hostage. If the people continued their revenge, he would be killed. The Mayor was the most adored man in town. That night the railroad track was blown up. So Mayor Orden was led out into that cold, sullen, waiting village and there wasn ' t a sound, and the light of anger in the people ' s eyes was dimmed for a second, and they all knew that they would fight silently until no one was left. This emotion has been in everyone at some time, perhaps more in those who have lived in fear for years, than in us at home. That great feeling of love and hate — hate towards the evil things that come between us and the symbols of freedom — love towards those who will always keep us safe. APRIL. 1946 19 ■r- f PRATTLE HAIL SPRING! CAT HERINE COSTA ' 46 Come Spring! with your showers Please do not fail to stay; Even though I hate sneezy hours Your entrance brings close vacation day! WHAT IFS Here we are again, your two favorite columnists ready to serve you with more delicious tid bits of news. This time we ' re in a gay mood, what with spring and April Fools Day (That ' s a joke, son!!) and all. After hearing reports of scheduled trips to the moon, we ' re getting ready to leave on the first rocket ship after this issue comes out. So, if you don ' t notice any suspicious characters around, you ' ll know we ' ve left hurriedly. While sitting in a donut hole the other day, we pondered on a problem of the greatest magnitude. We just happened to wonder: What if Cynthia were Call instead of Beck? What if Warner were White instead of Brown? What if Mildred wee Redoak instead of Whiteoak? What if Roberta was Brimfield instead of Palmer? What if Shirley was Thin instead of Leen? What if Alden was White instead of Greene? What if Darcy was Run instead of Chase? What if Robert was Room instead of Hall? What if Robert was Lock instead of Keyes? What if Doris was Hat instead of Cote? What if Cwynneth was Smith instead of Jones and Ruth was Jones instead of Smith? What if Pete was Peter Haroldson instead of Har- old Peterson? What if Aline was a Builder instead of a Carpenter? What if Joan was Bill instead of Paul? ANONYMOUS When spring comes round, I ' ve thoughts profound About the one I love. I hope I find The one in mind, The one I ' m thinking of. BATHING SUITS CLAIRE LANPHER ' 47 Try swimming in a diving suit some day. Yes, I said diving suit because that is what the old bathing suits remind me of. Since the head would be above water, I assume, it would not be necessary to have a helmet, although hats were quite popular. The shoulders were heavily padded and the sleeves were tied down at the wrists. It is surprising that women didn ' t wear gloves, too. The skirt of ruffles and frills was composed of many layers. The bloomers came from the waist down un- der the skirt to the knees. The rest of the body was covered usually with black cotton stockings. Finally came the shoes, either black or white. After about an hour and a half was spent strug- gling into these, one was ready to go bathing, but what did one do? She sat among the sand fleas, virtually wilted in the hot sun, and mumbled remarks like, I should go in but I guess I ' d better not. I might get a cramp, or I might drown. Or perhaps, by some possibility, she might have thought how nice it would be to have something lighter to go bathing in. Speaking of something lighter in bathing suits, take a peep at what is being worn now. The brevity of the suits gives plenty of exposure for tanning. If the hair is short, no cap is worn. If the hair is long, no cap is worn either — war, you know. This suit has a time allowance of one and a half minutes to get into. Then the filled suit runs headlong down the beach, dives gaily into the surging sea, and has a wonderful time. No cramps, no drowning, no anything that will disturb the fun. Well, paper is short and this has gone on long enough. Maybe I ' ve given you some ideas, maybe I haven ' t, but whether I have succeded or failed, I quit! MY FISH BARBARA SHIPPEE ' 47 Gee whiz, you shoulda seen it ' Twas twice as big as yourn Oney thing about it It got way this morn. 20 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY SPRING FEVER RECINA BURGESS ' 47 Her heart? It ' s all a flutter. Her love? It ' s a pound of butter. WANT ADS Wanted: — by Mrs. Beauregard, an electric drill to drill rules into her French students ' heads. Wanted: — by Mr. Laakso, a television set to use to check up on the position of his traffice officers. Wanted: — by Miss Drake, a megaphone for soft spoken History students to use. Wanted: — a cane, by a man with an ivory head. DID YOU KNOW? ? That in Mr. Laakso ' s Algebra Class there is a girl who is so modest that she will not do improper fractions? MY PET AVERSION THOMAS O ' BRIEN ' 46 Ordinarily I don ' t argue much with Einstein. We get along pretty well. But when Einstein insists, in his theory of relativity, that one day is just as good as another, I am sensible enough to realize that we are beyond reconciliation. Henceforth Albert will go his way and I won ' t. O ' Brien ' s pet aversion is days that aren ' t Saturday. On Saturdays, for the most part, he is happy, con- tented, and peaceful. On Saturdays, for the most part, he is asleep. He likes it that way. He is at his best on Saturdays, people say — conservative people. On days that aren ' t Saturday, he is partially sub- ject to that state known as awake. It ' s an un- natural condition and is, no doubt, a menace to the boy ' s health; but, because of social pressure and the prevailing theories on education, O ' Brien ventures forth daily into the foggy morning. If there ' s school, he is no better off. Teachers seem particularly preju- diced against good, experienced, sleepers. One of our contemporaries consistently confounds the educa- tors on this point and is respected for it, but our boy just isn ' t capable of this. He comes close, though. The teacher also attempts to keep the student from exercising his right to sleep after school through a medium called home work. This is presumably to be done while awake, but, being out of range, O ' Brien has found it possible to put a loose interpretation on this condition. In spite of this sort of evasion, and a few other trivial advantages, days that aren ' t Saturday decidedly lack that Saturday sensation, composed mostly of sleep. I would recommend them to no- body. SCHOOL DAY REVERIES CLAIRE LANPHER ' 47 My schoolday reveries all seem To be one huge and haunting dream. I am sitting in an English class When I could be idly catching bass. The teacher has me by the throat Seems as though I ' m going to choke When out of the blue the class-bell rings But she keeps right on saying things Like Wait ' til morning And Heed my warning. Finally rings the second bell And I leave hurriedly wishing all had been well. WITH APOLOGIES TO POE NATALIE HAZELTON ' 47 Once upon a midnight dreary, While I pondered weak and weary, I tried to write a poem that ' s cheery, Full of life and never teary. I said, Come now, my deary Write a poem that ' s never dreary A poem that ' s gay, that ' s not a bore. I took a pill. I locked the door Resolved to write a poem, a chore. Far in the night did I explore To find a poem that had ne ' er before Been read or heard by sage of yore. Came the morning, there, on the floor Fumed I gasping, Nevermore. MOB SCENE My goodness! What be these feminine flockings? Don ' t you know? Lines for nylon stockings! SOSHUL BORED By I. CO YEW Wei: i went 2 thet ol ' partie but it warn ' t no fun ever-buddy had 2 dres fit too kil an ' mi colar kild me; an ' mi nekty kep chokin ' me: an ' it wuz awful hot en their an ' sew i didint have no fun. Peepul akted like as if they wux a meatin ' up wif the prese- dent; or a king: or dompshin, ' cause they all akted so stif an ' perlite: Imagin arskin for sum peppur; wen all u had too dew wood be 2 stretch a mite i ges i shoodenet of spiled the te. But that far ' un shood- enent of glared at mi sew: It wasnent a verry purty dres nohow aniwaies, So what, if i wuz the 1st to leeve! i ' m knot soshullie inclimated but i ges it iz the stile 2 b kiked out of an az fashinable huse es thet PARALLEL SITUATIONS Emancipation Proclamation The Battle of the Bulge New Deal Sneak Attack Declaration of Independence Reign of Terror Monroe Doctrine Discovery of America Golden Age Cay Nineties The Depression A. W. O. L. 3 o ' clock bell girls on diet back to two sessions surprise quizzes Graduation freshmen week keep off the grass freshman entrance into Wells youth high test marks report cards hookey WHETHER IT RAINS OR WHETHER IT SNOWS- IT ' S ALL WEATHER HARRY CHAPELL ' 47 It ' s assignments like this one that give me writer ' s cramp and give my teachers grey hairs. I don ' t know Einstein ' s theory of relativity well enough to write an essay about it. I could write about my rela- tives, but that would be too familiar. Oh well! It can ' t hurt to use weather just one more time. Have you ever considered what the world would be like without this ingredient? Sure, so what if you do feel like cursing it once in awhile. Without cold weather where would ice skating be? O.K.! Even if you did frost your finger, you had fun didn ' t you? Think of the money the ski companies wculd lose. I can just see a battle being fought en APRIL. 1946 the Arctic Ocean for control of the rubber planta- tions along Canada ' s coast. On the other hand, if it was never warm, imagine poor ice-bound Florida trying to attract tourists to go iceboat sailing on Lake Okeechobee, while California offered ski jumping and ice fishing. But, dear reader, you must surely need a brief respite after following thus far the rough and winding pathway of my pen. I know you do, if it ' s half as hard for you to read this as it was for me to write it. Well, I ' ve always said there ' s nothing like a good night ' s sleep, and being reassured by the whether report whether to take an umbrella or wear an over- coat. I wend my weary way back to the essay. There ' s no rest for the wicked and three hundred words are easier said than written. Rain, California dew, or Florida fog, call it what you or chamber of commerce will, it ' s all H.,0, a colorless, odorless, liquid. At any rate it seems to have an inherent tendency to be wet. Now let us consider for a moment what would happen if it never rained. I greatly fear that Lebanon Hill would have to be evacuated. Oh well! I ' ve al- ways wanted to know what the Sahara Desert looks like. Another thing, do you realize what a handy topic the weather can be? I dare say the weather has started more friendships, romances, wars, divorces and accidents than any other single invention. Well, folks, if you ' ve read this far, the least I can say is congratulations. If you were here, you could hear me say as I lay down my worn out quill, Brown or no Brown, if I ' m not late today, it ' ll mean a new speed record. MY SECRET BARBARA SHIPPEE ' 47 I had a little secret I told it once in fun. And now, it ' s not my secret It belongs to everyone. A SPEECH FOR MERCY BARBARA SHIPPEE ' 47 The quantity of homework is not lessened: It falleth fast as pentle hail from teacher on the pupil beneath, ' Tis harder than the hardiest. It becomes a brilliant pupil better than a crown. His papers show the force of will power The attribute to rules and regulations wherein doth sit the dread and fear of detention. But most of us are beneath these brilliant ones; The time will be enthroned in the hearts of all It will be an attribute to the school itself, And school days will then seem like heaven When mercy seasons homework. LIMERICKS CLAIRE LANPHER ' 47 There was a young man Arrow Who ate as much as a sparrow But alas he grew fat And sat on the cat Then left quickly in a wheelbarrow. An eloquent woman was Nancy She dressed in alt that was fancy But one piece of lace Should be over the face Of that eloquent woman named Nancy. POEMS JANE HOWARTH ' 47 There was a young man from Bombay Whose wagon was loaded with hay. 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' Patronize Our Advertisers 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 946 To MISS FRANCES TROY for her warm-hearted and unselfish guidance the Class of 1946 dedicates this issue of The Crimson and Gray (2) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1 946 To the Class of 1946 In the United States there are sixty-two tracks where people bet on the speed of horses and none where they bet on the human race. i want to take two exceptions to the edi- torial quip that I have quoted. First the word bet seems inadequate and cheap to apply to the human race. So let us substitute various words and expressions for bet as we consider this topic. Second, the statement is not true, for there are at least three agencies that place their faith, hope, and trust on the human race. Of these agencies, the home and parents stand first. From the day mother and father see their son for the first time and remark: Henry may be President, to the time they draw their last breath, all of their yearnings and hopes are bound up in their children. The second agency that stakes its belief in the human race is the church. I need not go into detail on this greatest of agencies t hat puts its trust and prayers in God and man Beyond the home and church is the school, the agency that accounts for the greatest portion of time in the growing child ' s life. The schools in the nation from North to South and from East to West center their existence on the accomplishments, success, and power of the human race, for through the doors at the schools pass the human race on parade. Every teacher and administrator who is worthy of the name gives his best to his pupils bscause of the immense dividend in satisfaction and accomplishment that returns to him. Nat only does he place his hope in his pupils but his admiration and affection. The teach- ers and administration of Mary E. Wells High School are no different from the millions of men and women who help to form the broad tracks that the human race travels. In you, the Class of 1946, we have placed our trust. It is your privilege to support the homes, churches, and schools of this great land of ours so that each year the quality of accomplishment will better that of the years before. Furthermore, and beyond the school, is me one broad fact that in you of the present generation mankind of the world has placed his hopes. The destitute of the world made sd from years of war look to you for encourage- ment both material and spiritual. The leaders of the nations of the world place their trust in you, for to you and others of your generation is the greatest responsibility of all — the peace of the world. Yes, Class of 1946, there are many tracks in the world that place all of their aspirations and prayers on you. May God help you to meet their trust. JAMES M. ROBERTSON, Principal (3 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS BERNARD PAUL McMAHON Bunny Mac Such popularity must be deserved. (a) Class President 2, 3, 4; H. R. President 1 ; Student Coun- cil 2, Executive Officer 3, President 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Football 4. MARGARET MARIE DANDURAND Margie Midge ' A maiden petite with charms so sweet. (a) Class Vice-President 4; Class Sec. 2, Adv. Bd. 3, 4; Grad. Marshal 3; Lady Spitfire 3, Spring Green 4; Clubs: Dra- matic 1, 3, Readers ' Guild 2; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Class Day 3, Dance Chr. 3, Play Tickets 3, 4, Flower 4. BESSIE KRALY Bess Though she pursues a scholarly way, She finds much pleasure day by day. (g) Class Secretary 4; H. R. Pres. 4, Sec. 1 ; Class Adv. Bd. 3; Am. Leg. Essay 1; Com.: Play Ticket 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3, Usher: Class Day 3, Grad. Wk. 3. SAMUEL ATHANAS Archie Lochens Good, humor is the health of the soul. (g) Class Treasurer 4; H. R. Pres. 2, 4, H. R. Treas. 3; Lady Spitfire 3; Spring Green 4; Traffic Officer 3, 4; Bowl- ing 4. la I Academic Course (c) Commercial Course (g) General Course ( ::: ) Points earned (4) 946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Richard Cordon Bennett Dick Ben a My mind is gay. Honor Pupil Student Council 2, 3, V-Pres. 4; Class Advisory Board 3, 4; H. R. Pres. 3, Treas. 1 ; Class Will 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Lady Spitfire; Amateur Show; Christmas Play 1 ; ( Bowling 3, Capt. 4; Clubs: Glee 1, 2. 3. Debating 1; Com.: Gift 4, Banquet 4, Play Ticket Chair. 4, Play 3, Valentine Dance 3, Prom Dec. 3, Crad. Wk. Usher 3. Wanda Sharon Boksa Bunsy Buns (c) Let be in i! name until I make my name. Honor Pupil C. and C. 4; Basketball Mgr. 4; H. R. V-Pres. 4, H. R. Sec. 2; Clubs: Dram. 1 ; Reader ' s Guild 2, 3; Com.: Prom 3, Dec. Class Day, Crad., Dance 3, Play-Tickets 3, 4, Usher 3, 4; Snapshots 4: Animal Poster 2. Anna Claire Denault Annie Fair ax a star, alien only one Js shining in the sky. Honor Pupil Class Sec. 3; H. R. Sec. 3; Student Council 2, 3, Sec. -Treas. 4; Girls ' Club 1; Ticket Com. 3; Ushers: Play 3. Grad. Wk. 3; Bowl- ing 3; Class Prophecy 4; Skits 4. Patricia Ann Hyland Pat (a) Independent now and independent forever. Honor Pupil Ticket Com. Spring Green. Bessie Michael Betty (c) Wisdom is better tlian rubies. Honor Pupil Graduation Speaker; Class His- tory; C. and C. Sec. 4; Clubs: Dram. 1,2,3, Glee 4 ; H. R. Sec. 4 ; Com. : Prop. 4, Play 3, Dec. 3, Usher 3; Quotations 4; Pan American Play 2; Am. Leg. Essay 3. Thomas Francis O ' Brien Tom (a) An ardent pursuer of the boohs of knowledge. Honor Pupil Graduation Speaker; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Com.: Play 3, 4, Grad. Wk. Dec. 3, Mot- to 4; Class History 4 Islay Isabcllc Palmer (a) Pretty to nail; with, witty to talk with, pleasant to think on too. Honor Pupil Student Council 3, 4; Class Adv. Bd. 4; C. and C. 4; Prize Essay Contest 2; Usher 3; Com.: Ticket Dance 3, 4, Play 3, 4, Dec. 3, Grad. Wk. 3; Clubs: Girls ' I. Jean Elizabeth Small (a) Books are the erer burning lamps of accumulated wisdom. Honor Pupil Graduation Speaker; C. and C. 3, Ass ' t. Editor 4; H. R. Sec. 4; Class History; Readers ' Guild 1 ; Dram. Club 1 ; Com.: Ring 3, Play Tickets 3, Prom Dec. 3, Motto Chair. 4, Ushers: Grad. 3, Play 4. Louise Marie LeClair Lou Louie (a) • I carefree jovial wag she had. Honor Pupil Spring Creen; C. and C. 4; Play Prompter 3 ; Amateur Show, 3rd prize; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, 4 Readers Guild Rep. 1 ; Com.: Dec. 3, Banquet 4. Amateur Show Tick- et; Fashion Show 4. Theresa Madelyn Swirbliss Terry Tessa (c) A smile for each, a friend to all. Honor Pupil Graduation Speaker; Class Pro- phecy, 4; C. and C. Treas. 4; Spring Green 4; Clubs: Readers ' Guild Sec. 3, V-Pres. 4, Council 3, 4, Bowling 4, Girls ' 1 ; Office Girl 3; Com.: Play, Dance Ticket 3, Candy 4, Prom Dec. 3, Usher Grad Wk. 3 ; O. A. T. 3, 4. 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Caroline Rebecca Alger Becky (g) Blessed are the peacemakers. Class Superlatives Chair. 4; Clubs: Dramatic 1, 2, Girls ' 1; Com.: Crad., Class Day, Prom 3, Ushers, Candy 4. Dorothy Rita Allard Dot Dottie (c) Underneath the quiet surface is the hidden spark. Poster Contest (2nd) 2, (1st) 3; Usher: Play 3, 4, Crad. Wk. 3; Com.: Prom Dance Dec. 3, Publi- city 3, Skits 4. Barbara May Armes Barb Babs (a) Full of girlish glee. Class Motto 4; Clubs: Dramatic 1, 3, 4, Play 1, Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Com.: Play 3, 4, Play Usher 3, 4, Decoration 3 Dram. Social 3, Tickets 3, 4; Gift 4. Margha Selena Bagley Buzzie (g) am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul. Superlatives Com. 4; Glee Club Ceorge Bandelli Sonny Bandy (g) Men who inimi- much say little. . . H. R. H. O. 4; H. R. Sec. 1 ; Traffic Squad 2, 3; Readers ' Guild, Dance and Ticket Com. 4; Com.: Graduation Wk. 3, Chair. Play, Checking 4. Julian Benvenuti, Jr. Ben (g) Since life is brief, ire need to make it bright. Student Council 3, 4; C. and C. 3, 4; Com.: Ring 3, Prom. Dec. 3; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Pan-Ameri- can Skit 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4. Doris Melvina Bibeau Dot Bi (g) Where the wilUngneas is great, the difficulties cannot be great. Poster Contests M. S. P. C. A. (1st) 2, (2nd) 3, (1st) 4; Piano at Assemblies 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Com.: Play Tickets 3, 4, Usher 3, 4, Dec. 3, Prop. 4, Dance Dec. 3, Grad. Wk. Usher, Dec. 3; Skits 4; Quotations 4. Clare Eleanor Boehm Flat Top (g) And a merry, merry soul iocs she. Com. : Ticket Spring Green 4, Snapshot 4, Skits 4, Prom Dec. 3. Benoit Earl Boissoneault Bucky (g) He icas a man, take him all in all. Football 4; H. R. Pres. 1 ; H. R. Treas 4; Play Stage Com. 4. Betty Theresa Boudreau Liz Ceorgie (g) Her power is to charm. H. R. Pres. 1 ; H. R. V-Pres. 2; Class Advisory Bd. 4; Quotations 4; Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Promp- ter 3; Singing between acts 3, 4; Grad. Marshal 3; Com.: Chair. Ring 3, Music 3, Ticket 4, Superlatives 4, Play 3; Office Girl 4. (61 1945 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Rachel Amanda Bousquet Rach Ray (c) It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Class Superlatives 4; Clubs: Glee Dramatic 1, 2; Com.: Gradua- tion 3, Class Day Dec. 3. Albert Paul Brousseau Bruce Al (g) Smile and the world smiles with you. C. and C. 2, 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Traffic Squad 2, 3, Sec.-Treas. 4; Glee Club 2, V-Pres. 1 ; Student Council 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, Co- Capt. 4; Dramatic Club I ; Spring Green 4; Stage Mgr., Ticket Com. Play 3; H. R. H. O. 1. Roger Louis Champagne Jake Champ (c) He is a flatterer. Traffic Officer 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 4; Graduation Week Dec. 3; Play Dec. 3, 4. Laura Theresa Ciesla Cip Chess (g) Still waters run deep. Class Superlatives 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, 2, Girls ' 1; Com.: Grad. 3, Class Day 3, Prom 3, Usher 4, Candy 4, Invitations 4. John Louis Ciprari Chip Johnny (a) He will succeed, for he believes everything lie says. Spring Green; Class Will; Traffic Officer 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Play Ticket Com. 3; Prom Dec. 3; H. R. Treas. 2, 3. (g) Olga Regina Cleri Teddie Merry as the day is long. H. R. Pres. 1 ; Lady Spitfire 3 ; Pan-American Play 2; Clubs: Girls ' 1, Bowling 3; Com.: Talent Show Ticket 4, Prom Dec. 3, Grad. 3. Catherine Anny Costa Cookie Cathy Katie (c) The All American Girl. D. A. R. Rep. 4; H. R. Sec. 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, Cap ' t. 4; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 3, Mgr. 4; Softball 3; Clubs: Dra- matic 1, Readers ' Guild 1; Com.: Ring 3, Ushers Chair. 3, Dec. 3, Skits 4, Prom. 3, Candy 3, Office Girl 4. Catina Susan Curcuruto Tiia Curk (g) Her cheeks like ai i le blossoms. Field Hockey 1 ; Clubs: Girls ' 1, Readers ' Guild 3, Sec. 4; Com.: Play 4, Prom, Class Day Dec. 3, Junior Dance Dec. 3. Mary Frances Curran Irish Maya (g) A merry heart, a happy smile. Basketball 2, 3; Girls ' Club 1 ; Com.: Ticket 3, 4, Dec. 3, Check- ing 3, Usher 3. Anne Victoria Damian Annie Shortie (g) Imagination is the eye of the soul. C. and C. 4; H. R. H. O. 3; Of- fice Girl 4; Quotations 4; Com.: Prom Dec. 3 Dance Dec. 3, Usher 3, Checking for Prom 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, Dramatic 3, Girls ' 1 :7) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Veronica DiFederico Ronnie (g) •■sin ' s so sweet she sweeps the fellows off their feet. Class Vice Pres. 1, 2, 3; H. R. V-Pres. 1, 2, 3, 4; Advisory Bd. 4; C. and C. 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Lady Spitfire, Spring Creen, Pan- American Play; Office Girl 4; Clubs: Glee 4, V-Pres. 3, Drama- tic I, 2, Jr. Red Cross 2; Crad. Marshal 3; Com.: Ring 3, Candy 4, Play 4, Superlatives 4. Rudolph Alphonse DiCregorio Rudy Rocky (g) .l short life and a menu one. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Clubs: Readers ' Guild 2, 3; Com.: Prom 3, Motto 3, Flower 4, Ticket, Lights Spring Creen; H. R. Treas. 4, Traffic Squad 2, 3; C. and C. Cartoons. Margaret Ethel Douty Peggy Peg (e) Fresh as a rose in June. ' ' H. R. Sec. 4; C. and C. 4; Girls ' Club 1; Com.: Play Make-up 3, Dec. Prom 3, Play Ticket 4, Skit 4; Bowling 3. Georgette Louise Catineau Cats C. C. (a) Iler bright smile haunts me still. Class Prophecy 4; Class Adv. Com. 3, 4; H. R. Sec. 2; Clubs: Glee I, 2, Treas. 3, Dram. 3, 4; Bowling 3; Com.: Props 3, 4, Tick- ets 3, Music 3, Make-up 3, Usher 4. Cerald Joseph Cregoire Jerry (g) He entries music in his heart. C. and C. Business Staff 2, 3, Co- Business Mgr. 4; Traffic Squad 2, 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, Bowling 2; Com. : Play Music Chair. 3, 4, Lights 4, Class Flower 4; Banquet Music Chair. 4. Robert Luddy Harman Bob Stew (g) Whose armour is his honest thought And simple truth his utmost skill. Football 1, 2, 3; Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4. Roger John Hebert (g) Clem • ' .4 muscular knight. Football I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Clubs: Readers ' Guild 1 2, Pres. 3, 4; Com.: Grad. 3, Prom Dec. 3. Rachel Germain Jalbert Rach (c) At early morn she paints, and all day long. C. and C. 3, 4; Com.: Snapshot 4, Stage 4, Publicity Chr. 3, 4, Usher 4, Dec. Prom Chr. 3, Dance 3, Banquet Chair. 4; Glee Club 1. Margaret Elizabeth Jones Margy Jonesie (a) To be menu best becomes you. Lady Spitfire 3, Spring Creen 4; H. R. V-Pres. 1 ; Girls ' Softball 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Com.: Dance Dec. 3, Play 4, Motto 4. Mary Kathryn Jones Jonesie (a) 1 good mind is north a kingdom. Spring Creen Prop. Chair. 4; Clubs: Readers ' Guild 3, lunior Red Cross 3, 4, Glee 1, 2, 3, Lib. 1 ; Com.: Motto 3, 4, Dec. 3, Play Usher 3, Prom. Dec. 3. 8) 1946 CRIMSON AID GRAY 1946 Charles Edward Peloquin Charlie Chas (a) Trip the light fantastic. Spring Green, Lady Spitfire; |Clubs: Glee, Camera 4; Traffic C quad 4; Com.: Ring 3, Prom Dec. Co, H. R. H. O. 3. William Allen King Bill (g) Never a dull moment. Class Advisory Com. 3, 4; H. R H. O. 2, 3, 4; Spring Green; Foot- ball 4; Bowling 4; Traffic Squad r ay 3 ; Com. : Prom Dec. 3, Class Day Ticket 3, Candy 4. Gertrude Bridget Kornasky Cert (g) ■•Some women, the feir, hare charm for all. Bowling 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, Glee 2, 3; Com.: Play 3, Ticket, Usher Dance 3, Play, Ticket, Pub- licity, Make-up, Property 4, Ban- quet 4, Grad. Wk. 3. Theresa Mary Kwiatkowski Terry Koko (c) The floating clouds their state shall lend to her. Class Will 4; Student Council 4; Bowling 3, Capt. 4; Com.: Ticket, Play 3, Dance 3, Candy 4, Play Usher 3, 4; Dec: Prom 3, Play 4, Skits 4, Grad Wk., Dec. 3. Claire Roslyn LaForce Claire (a) She is nice the musician on the lake whose music is sweeter than she Into as. Com.: Ch. Song 4, Play 4, Invi- tations 4, Usher 4; Assemblies 4; Instrumental Group 4. Pearl LaPlante Lap (e) You are the pearl I cannot buy. Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, Girls ' 1 ; Com.: Ticket 3, 4, Candy 3, 4, Usher 3, 4; Dec: Prom 3, Class Day 3. Rita Theresa Loduc Shorty Ducky (c) Good things come in small packages. Basketball 2, 3, Capt. 4; Soft- ball 3; Field Hockey 3; H. R. V- Pres. 1 ; Spring Green; Pan Ameri- can Play 3; Girls Club Pres. 1 ; Com.: Dec. 3, Candy 3, Grad. Wk. 3, Skits 4. Christie Legori ' Legs Creecho 1 like games. («) Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Bowling Champion Indians 3, Capt. Champion Wells Wonders 3 (2nd half) ; Readers ' Guild 3, 4; Com.: Dec. 3, Ticket 4. Felice Letourneau Phil (c) Sooer, steadfast, and demure. Bowling 4; Com.: Usher 3, 4, Dec. 3, Candy 3, 4; Clubs: Glee 3, 4, Dramatics 3. Robert Rudolph L ' Homme Bob (g) Men of few words arc the best. Traffic Squad 3, 4; H. R. Treas. 4; Advisory Board 4; Com: Pan American Dec. 2; Lady Spitfire Dec. 3; Ticket 3, Grad. Dec. 3. Spring Green Ticket 4. (9! 1946 CRIMSOr, AND GRAY 946 Laura Hedwiga Lupa Lucka Lucky (g) The best of luck is always waiting on you. Clubs: Girls 1, Glee 1, 2, Com.: Ticket, Usher 3, 4, Dec. Prom, Class Day 3. Lucille Helene Lusignan Lu Lulu (c) • ' Wittiest of the witty. Spring Green 4; Class Adv. Bd. 3,4; Class Will ; C. and C. 4 ; H. R. V-Pres. 2, 3 Com.: Dec. 3, ff4ake- up 3, Ring 3, Usher Ama teur Show 4, Grad. Wk. 3; Clubs: Glee 2, 4, Dram. 1. Pauline Frances Madore Paul g A merry heart rnakcth a cheerful countenance. C. and C. 4; Prompter Spring Green 4; Bowling 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, Glee 2, 3, 4; Com.: Stage Lady Spitfire 3, Candy 3, Quotations 4, Dec. Class Day 3, Prom 3, Grad. Wk. 3; Usher Amateur Show 3, Poster Contest 4; State Prize ( 1st) in Tuberculosis Seal Contest. Phyllis Teresa Maloney Phil (g) The gentle mi nil hy gentle deeds is known. Assemblies 1, 2, 4; Skits 4; Clubs: Glee I, 4, Dram. 2, Girls ' 1 ; Com.: Publicity 3, Play Ticket 3, Usher 3, 4, Dec. 3, 4, Prop. 4, Grad. Wk. 3, Amateur Show Ush- er 3. Mary Ann Marino Shorty g From the crown of her head to the sole of her foot She is all mirth. Play Tickets, Usher 4, Grad. Wk. Dec. 3; Girls ' Club I, 2. Robert Luddy Harman Bob Stew (g) U7io.sc armour is his honest thought And simple truth his utmost skill. Football 1, 2, 3; Traffic Squad ' ' 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4. James Edward Mogavero Jimmy (g) Such a way he, dances. ' ' Traffic Officer 3; Junior Play 1 Ticket Committee, Senior Play Qrhecking 4. 3, • Joy Oker Joey Tappy (a) All things with her were bright and fair All things were glad and free. Class Sec. 1 ; H. R. V-Pres. 1 ; H.R. Sec. 2; Spring Green 4; C. and G. 3, Sub. Mgr. 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, Sr. Dram. Pres. 4, Glee 2, Libr. 3; Bowling 3; Com.: Dram. Play 1, Prop. 3, Prom, Dance Prog. 3, Ring 3. Carl Melvin Olson Carl (a) Not too serious, not too gay, but altogether a jolly good fellow. Student Council 3, 4; C. and C. 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Play Tickets, Proph- ecy 4. Doris Paul Babe (a) A smile in her eyes. H. R. V-Pres. 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, 2, 4; Com.: Tickets 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3, Class Day Dec. 3. (10; 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Charles Edward Peloquin Charlie Chas (a) Trip the light fantastic. Spring Green, Lady Spitfire; Clubs: Glee, Camera 4; Traffic Squad 4; Com.: Ring 3, Prom Dec. 3; H. R. H. O. 3. Pauline Constance Proulx Connie Shorty Pepper (g) Always the same. Field Hockey Capt. 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Softball 3; H. R. V-Pres. 2; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Play Dec, Ticket, Usher 4. Dimitri Rapo Jim Rap (g) He ' s a good inan, I ' ll say that for him. Student Council 3, 4; Spring Creen cast, Stage Mgr. ; Play Stage Mgr. 3; Football Manager 1 ; Traf- fic Squad 3; Camera Club 4; Dec. Dorcas Mae Renaud Doc Curly (g) Her actions speak for her. ' ' Clubs: Glee 1, 2, Dram. 1,4; Com.: Dec. Prom 3, Dance 3, Usher Play 3, 4, Crad. Wk. 3. James Oliver Roberts Shorty (f ) Forward then to the battle, to the combat, to the strife, each to his own appointed place. Traffic Squad 3, Pres. 4; Play Com. 3, 4, Dec. 3; H. R. Treas. 2; Debating Team 1 . Mary Rydensky April (c) A sweet attractive kind of grace. C. and C. 4; Class Prophecy 4; Bowling 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, Ani- mal Poster 1, Readers ' Guild 2; Com.: Dec. Class Day, Grad., Prom 3, Grad. Usher 3, Play Tick- ets 3, 4, Program 4. Paul Anthony St. Martin Saint (g) .1 Kind ' s in the heart of me, A fire ' s in my heels. C. and C. 3, 4; Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4; Lady Spitfire 3; Spring Crecn 4; Com.: Ring 3, Grad. 3, Usher Grad. Wk. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3 ; Cheerleader 3. Robert John Shaw Bob (g) His enemies shall lick the dust. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, Co-Capt. 3 and 4; Bowling 3, 4; Lady Spitfire 3; Readers ' Guild 4; Stage Com. 4. Laurence Jay Simonds, Jr. Lonnie (g) Strike one! the umpire said. H. R. Treas. 3, 4; Class Adv. Board 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Bowling 4; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Sound Effects 3, 4. Stefanie Slota Teche Techu (c) Good nature and good sense are her ' s. C. and C. 4; H. R. V-Pres. 2; Office Girl 4; Usher 3, 4; Grad. Dec; Prom Usher; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, Girls 1. 1) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Lorraine Staves Lorry c) A merry heart, a happy smile. Bowling Capt. 3; Com.: Dec. 4, Ushers: Play 3. 4, Prom 3; Grad. Ribbon 3; Glee Club 1. Barbara Marie Stsiger Babs Barbs Bobbie g Takes a livelier view of things. Clubs: Dram. 1, 2, 4, Glee 1, 2; Bowling 3, Spring Green; Lady Spitfire; Topaz of Ethiopia; Com.: Ring 3, Dec. Grad Wk. 3, Dance 3. lean Elizabeth Swan Jeanie Jenny (g) .i dainty maiden, street and shy. H. R. Sec. 2; Clubs: Dram. 1,4; Com.: Grad. 3, Prom 3, Class Day Dec. 3, Play Ticket, Usher 3, 4. Chester Stanley Szydlik Cher Sid (g) Thought Is deeper than all speech. Baseball 1 ; Traffic Squad 2; Football 2; Orchestra 4; Bowling 4 H. R. H. O. 4. Victoria Nadia Themistocles Vicky Vic (g) Sweet and fair. H. R. V-Pres. 1, 2, Sec. 3; C. and C. 4; Clubs: Dram. 3, 4, Girls ' 1, Glee I, 2; Com.: Play Tickets 3, 4, Usher 3, 4, Prop. 3, Candy 4, Dec. and Usher Grad. Wk. 3; Skits 4. Peter Theodoss Pete (g) A Icing in every sport. Football 1, 2, Acting Capt. 3, Capt. 4; Basketball 1, 2, Co-Capt. 3 and 4; Clubs: Readers ' Guild 3, 4; Class Advisory Board 4; Com.: Stage and Ticket, Spring Creen 4; R. ' s G. Dance, Play 3, 4, Curtain Puller Grad. Day 3, Gift 4. George Thibeault George (g) ••Silence is more eloquent than words. Football 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; H. R. Pres. 2; Com.: Prom 4, Play Stage 4. Rachel Theresa Trudeau Trudy Rae (c) ••Music is trell said to he the speech of angels. Posters: Poppy (1 ) 1, M. S. P. C. A. (2) 1, (1) 3, (1) 4; Card Design Award 4; C. and G. 3, 4; Amateur Show (1st vocal) 3, 4; Singing: Assemblies 2, 3, 4, Play 3, 4, Freshman Party 4; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, V-Pres. 4; Bowling 3: Com.: Prom Music 3, Props 4, Publicity 4, Tickets 3, C. and C. Snapshots 4, Dec. 3, 4; Usher Grad. Wk. 3; Office Girl 3; PoDpy Pos- ter ( 1 ) 4. Helen Agnes Welk Helcha Bubbles (c) ' • like life— full of fun and excitement. C. and C. 4; Office Girl 3, 4; Clubs: Girls ' Glee 1, 2; Com.: Play 3, Usher 3, 4, Dec. 3, 4, Ticket 3, Candy 3, 4, Publicity 4, Checking for Prom 3. Kenneth Fred Whiteoak Ken (g) ••Silence is the perfect herald of jog. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Posters: (Am. Leg., M.S.P.C.A.) 1, 2, 3,; H. R. Treas. 2; Com.: Senior Play Stage 4. (12) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Nancy Jane Wilkison Da Nanc (a) The only way to hare a friend is to be one. C. and C. 3, Editor-in-chief 4; Class Adv. Bd. 3, 4; H. R. Pres. 1, V-Pres. 2, 3, 4; Spring Green 4; Com. : Chr. Tickets Lady Spitfire 3, Play 4, Chr. 3, Dance 3, Chr. Crad Wk. Dec. 3 Clubs: Dram. 1, V-Pres. 3, Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, Su- perlatives 4; Will 4; Office Girl 4. Donald Anderson Duffus Red (g) If the Army and the Navy Ever loot; on Heaven ' s scenes, Then will find the streets ore guarded by The United stales Marines. Points earned for graduation through M. E. Wells High School, and Military Specialized Training. Clement Edward Benvenuti (g) Points earned for graduation through Mary E. Wells High School, University Extension Courses, and Military Specialized Training. Michael Ziu Mike g Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Mgr. 1, 2, squad 4; Spring Green 4; H. R. Pres. 1 ; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Play Checking 3, Clubs: Glee 1 , 2, Readers ' Guild 2. Edward Joseph Labelle (g) must go now to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Js a wild call and a clear call that mag not be denied. Points earned for graduation through Mary E. Wells High School, Cole Trade School, and Armed Forces Institute. Vincent Arthur Caplette (g) Charles Kollios (g) Mary Kontaxi (g) Marguerite Langevin Richard (g) Points earned for graduation partly through Mary E. Wells High School and Military Specialized Training, and partly through such sources as Becker College, and Massachusetts University Extension Courses. The Perfect- Senior Boy Has George Bandelli ' s disposition, Paul St. Martin ' s wit, Billy King ' s curly hair, Lon- nie Simond ' s smile, Bob Shaw ' s athletics, Bunny McMahon ' s eyes, Jimmy Magavero ' s dancing feet, Carl Matson ' s height, Gerry Gregoire ' s rhythm, George Keyes ' s clothes, Ken Whiteoak ' s physique, Sam Athanas ' s dimples, Bucky Boissoneault ' s giggle, Pete Theodoss ' s reliability, John Ciparari ' s line, Albert Brousseau ' s business sense, Clem Hebert ' s independence, Chris Legori ' s grin, Tom O ' Brien ' s studiousness, Julien Benve- nuti ' s sharp ties, Charlie Peloquin ' s acting, Bob L ' Homme ' s teeth, Roger Champagne ' s friendliness, George Menard ' s complexion, Rudy Di Gregorio ' s artistic ability, Jimmy Rapo ' s courtesy, Dick Bennett ' s humor, Mike Ziu ' s naivete, Carl Olson ' s neatness, George Thibeault ' s practicability. The Perfect Senior Girl Has Tina Curcuruto ' s eyes, Nancy Wilkin- son ' s teeth, Lorraine Staves ' hair, Gertrude Komasky ' s nose, Georgette Gatineau ' s smile, Mary Marino ' s disposition, Islay Palmer ' s dimples, Bessie Kraly ' s height, Lucille Lusignan ' s wit, Claire Boehm ' s dancing feet, Catherine Costa ' s athletic ability, Betty Boudreau ' s singing voice, Victoria Themistocles ' clothes, Pauline Proulx ' s independence, Jean Small ' s poise, Barbara Armes ' personality, Margaret Dan- durand ' s blush, Patricia Hyland ' s complex- ion, Jean Swan ' s hands, Anne Damian ' s neatness, Margaret Douty ' s grace, Caro- line Alger ' s sweetness, Joy Oker ' s giggle, Therein Swirbliss ' eyelashes , the Jones twins ' nonchalance, tiarbara Steiger ' s act- ing, Veronica DiFederico ' s looks, Dorcas Renaud ' s petiteness, Anna Denault ' s studi- ousness, Louise LeClair ' s frankness, Claire LaForce ' s walk. (13) 946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 COMMENCEMENT CLASS MOTTO Plus Ultra CLASS COLORS Rose and White CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS DAY PROGRAM Processional Address of Welcome Class History Bernard McMahon Class Will Class Prophecy Bessie Michael James Roberts Jean Small Thomas O ' Brien Theresa Swirbliss Wanda - Boksrr John Ciprari Theresa Kwiatkowski Islay Palmer Lucille Lusignan Nancy Wilkinson Richard Bennett George Keyes Georgette Gatineau Carl Olson Mary Rydensky Louise LeClaire Patricia Hyland Anna Denault Class Song Words by Mary Rydensky The Star Spangled Banner Prest illation of A wards Presentation of Class Gift BernardMcMahon Recessional Planting of Ivy Bernard McMahon SENIOR WEEK On Sunday the Reverend Everett Sherwocd of the Baptist Church delivered the bacca- laureate sermon at seven o ' clock. On Tuesday the Class of 1 946 banqueted at the Cohasse Country Club. On Wednesday in Mary E. Wells Audi- torium at seven o ' clock the Class of 1946 held its Class Day program. On Thursday in the Town Hal! at eight o ' clock the Class of 1946 was graduated. On Friday the Class of 1947 entertained the Class of 1946 at a prom at the Tcw Hall from eight to one o ' clock. GRADUATION PROGRAM Orchestra Invocation Reverend Henry H. Leech Chorus The Lord ' s Prayer Malotte The Class of ' 46 Address AMERICA, 1946 Theresa Madelvn Swirbliss Address THE PARADOX OF SPAtE Bessie Michael Address THE CRAFTSMAN IN TODAY ' S WORLD Raymond Stanley Jeramenik Chorus Gounod Lovely Appear from The Redemption Negro Spirituals Glee Club Address THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS, A LESSON IN PRACTICAL PEACEMAKING Thomas Francis O ' Brien Address THE UNITED NATIONS Jean Elizabeth Small Salute to the Flag Chorus The Star Spangled Banner The Assembly Special Awards Presentation of Diplomas The Chairman of the School Committee Benediction Reverend Henry H. Leech Chorus The Class Song The Class of ' 46 Orchestra (14 . 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 History of the Class of 1946 •T uocau- On September 9, 1942, we, an anxious grcuo of boys and girls, entered the portals cf Mary E. Wells High School Our long and patient struggle through grommar pchool was finally rewarded. We were now freshmen in a school which we had looked forward to entering and, though feeling lost and bewildered, we courageously marched to our classes. Of course there were times when we marched in a round- about way, searching in voin for classroom numbers. If not for the guiding hand of the traffic officers, we would have been lost in a maze of upper classmen. In order to make our stay worthy of such an ad- vanced school, it was our duty to begin earning our diplomas through conscientious study, friendly acquaintance with the teach- ers and fellow students, and participation in various school activities. Since we were the first war years class at Wells High, our school schedule was greatly affected. The regular two session plan was chanqed to a half session basis. Through- out the year, on several occasions, we were given days off as a result of the teachers being occupied with rationing. On hot, summer days, our heads could be seen at the freshmen windows, leisurely watching the scrap pile grow between Mary E. Wel!s and the grammar school. Despite the fact that a war was going on, we began our year, under the helpful guid- ance of Miss Troy, our class adviser, by first electing class officers. We chose for president, Charles Hart; vice-president, Veronica DiFederico; secretary, Joy Oker; and treasurer, George Keyes. Many of us pined the Dramatic, the Glee, and the Girls ' Clubs. The boys who began to take part in sports have today become our foot- ball heroes. A few ' of them are Pete Theo- doss, Bob Shaw, Benoit Boissoneault, Clem Hebert, Mike Ziu, George Thibeault, Christie Legori, and Rudy DiGregorio. Later in the year the seniors gave us a dance in order to acquaint us with one an- other. The Crimson and Gray Staff also gave a party to those freshmen who had previously been members of school papers. During the year, the freshmen showed their appreciation by contributing stories and poems to the school paper. Mr. Dion added knowledge to the scientific minds of his pupils by taking them on his famous edu- cation tour to Sandersdale. Then, too, we derived great enjoyment from weekly assemblies. We particularly enjoyed the Dramatic Club Christmas play enttiled, The Tree, and the senior play, The Lovely Duckling. As time went on we found our freshman vear drawing to a close and we were all ready to face our next school year. September, 1943 found us returning to our studies as cats would return to water. Of course, we treated the freshmen with gentleness characteristic of the class of ' 46, (and what gentleness it was!), but on the whole the school progressed as well as usual, and we aired our superiority. When elections were held, we chose as our president, Bunny McMahon; vice-presi- dent, Ronnie DiFederico; treasurer, Charlie Kollios; secretary, Anna Denault. We contributed to the baseball team the pitching arm of Lonnie Simmonds wh ' ch has matured with time into the powerful weapon that it is today. Wisely we chose Charlie Hart, Dick Ben- nett, Anna Denault, Bunny McMahon, and Irving Pulsifer to represent us on the Stu- dent Council. They helped to push the bond drives with such vigor that our Minute Man Flag has been flying throughout the war. Further reason for pride was found in the services which Albert Brousseau, Gerry Gregoire. Bob Harmon, and Paul St. Martin rendered to the Traffic Squad even as soph- omores. Thanksgiving Day found us thrilling at the sight of the Crimson and Gray trimming the Green and White to the tune of 1 3 to 7. To break the monotony of our winter ' s classwork, Miss Brodeur ' s Modern History class staged a very successful South Ameri- can pageant. Who has forgotten Shaw as (15, 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 the bull which the colorfully bedecked mat- ador Rapo so gracefully downed! Finally spring broke majestically over the New England countryside (as it usually does) , and the urge to go swimming instead of sweating over hot desks often became un- bearable. In spite of all our well organized arguments on the subject of its benefits, Mr. Robertson, for one reason or another, held firmly to his negative position. June came at last and we deported secure in the knowledge that next year we would bs among the real upper classmen. September, 1 944 saw the brond new junior class rush pell-mell into the belcvcd Wells ' halls. With our ap prenticeship over, we were at last full fledged upperclassmsn and the grins on our faces showed that we eagerly awaited the happy events of a busy year. To carry us through our anticipated tricls and triumphs, we again elected Bernard Mc- Mahon president with Veronica DiFederco, Anna Denault, and Charlie Kollios as the other officers When Charlie left to serve the Navy, his place was bequeathed to Richard Bennett. Great was the disappointment of all foot- ball fans when we lost the Thanksgiving game by a score of 12-0, but then, we rea- lized it would be mean of us to win all the time because the poor Bartlett crowd would get so discouraged. How thrilled we were when the time came to choose class rings! After much serious deliberation we finally voted and then sent in our orders. Of course, the rings didn ' t come till long months later, but they were worth waiting for. Soon we were bustling busily around pre- paring for our stupendous play, Lody Spit- fire. With the help of Miss Palmer as coach and Miss Troy as adviser, the performance ' was a complete success. Who was not im- pressed by Margaret Jones ' motherly atti- tude toward her boisterous students ond Charlie Peloquin ' s knee-slapping wise- cracks? Later we all noticed the boys try- ing to keep on pleasant terms with Margaret Dandurand after her convincing portraval of the Spitfire and the resounding slap she landed on Bennett ' s unsuspecting cheek. With our play over, all minds turned to- ward graduation week activities. Having heard rumors of the difficult art of decorat- ing, we thought rather tremulously of the days ahead. On Wednesday morning am- bitious Juniors, thrilled with the idea of es- caping classes, scurried through the corri- dors in shorts, slacks, and raincoats — Yes, raincoats, for it was pouring. At 8:30 we boarded every vehicle avaialable, including one monstrous coal truck which turned out both passengers and laurel in a rather soaked and soiled condition. Thursday morning was really wicked. Our first day out of school and we had to report at 8:00 to tackle the town hall stage! After much hard work and ransacking of flower beds on our part, even the Seniors had to CAST OF LADY SPITFIRL (16) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 admit that the result was beautiful. Such was the end of our junior year. Before the class of 1946 entered its final year of sacrifice and privation, events of momentous importance gladdened every heart in the universe. Chief among these was, of course, the end of the second World War. Though each of us had celebrated V-E Day with wild enthusiasm, we appreci- ated V-J Day doubly because of its finality. How glad we all were to think that there would be an end to widespread suffering and torture. How glad we were also that our class would not so fuliy lack the male element as had the two previous graduat- ing classes. Thus it was wirh light hearts that we started our much-longed-for senior year. On September 5, 1945, the now senior class of ' 46 filed into this temple of mental uplift with a smug look on each of irs 80- odd faces. The coming year had all the earmarks of a triumph for the pure of heart and the short of ambition. It was generally understood that seniors don ' t work. The faculty, on the other hand, showed a sur- prising ignorance of this fine point. In no time, at all, one day to be exact 80-odd dis- illusioned minds were busy absorbing 320- odd homework assignments. Shortly thereafter, Bunny McMahon was elected to his third term as class president while Margaret Dandurand, Sam Athanas, and Bessie Kraly became vice-president, treasurer, and secretary in that order. Catherine Costa was chosen to be class rep- resentative to the D. A. R. Then, by virtue of his judicious outlook and alertness, that distributor of law and order, James Roberts, was made president of the traffic squad. At this time, the freshman class came in for a certain amount of attention. The resulting Freshman Week, a product of the Class of ' 46 which threatens to become an annual event has never been clearly or closely defined but, in general, it looked as if the gaudier element of the Brotherhood of Ribbon Wearers had invited the lipstick people and several armies of unemployed to picket a fish fry and pull in our halls of learning. The football team, which had had a good season and which featured many seniors, played to a scoreless tie on a muddy field, in the annual Bartlett game. Considered one of the best in recent years, Spring Green, a play concerning the troubles of the timid, worm-raising, Newton Todd was presented in December by the Class of ' 46. With Charlie Peloquin as Newton, and a cast that included most of the class ' theatrical talent, the play, under the direc- tion of Miss Fitzgerald, proved to be one that few of the audience and none of the performers could easily forget. With the coming of Spring, all attention was focused on graduation and all that goes with it. Caps and gowns were selected and fitted, committees chosen, and invitations sent out for what was to be the first com- CAST OF SPRING GREEN (17) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 bined graduation of Wells High School and Cole Trade High School. On previous occasions, this class has had its valentine dance, its senior play, and its Wells-Bartlett football game in senior year postponed. For this behavior, it had earned the title of the class of postponement, quite naturally causing much anxious speculation and making of book as to whether or not it would graduate as scheduled. But deter- mination is a wonderful thing. On the night of Thursday, June 20, at the Town Hall, the members of the class will receive their diplomas and the history of the class as a unit will officially end here. But in the final analysis, the history of a class can be nothing more than the recorded paths of a group of individuals. For them, the history of the Class of ' 46 begins here. BESSIE MICHAEL JAMES ROBERTS JEAN SMALL THOMAS O ' BRIEN WE SHALL REMEMBER THE CLASS OF ' 46 FOR Dorothy Al lard ' s appendix. Pearl LaPlante ' s diamond. Lorraine Staves ' red-rimmed glasses. Roger Champagne ' s balancing struggles. Phyllis Letoumeau ' s bookkeeping know- ledge. Chester Sydlik ' s trumpet. Mike Ziu ' s bushy beard from Senior Play and basketball. Margaret Douty ' s third finger left hand. Doris Bibeau ' s daily supply room trips. George Bandelli ' s bothersomeness . Theresa Kwiatkowski ' s strikes. Helen Welk ' s milk and cream complexion. Laura Lupa ' s laughs. James Rapo ' s driving Micheli ' s truck. Kenneth Whiteoak ' s good looks. Anna Denoult ' s desire for a car. Robert L ' Homme ' s sharpness. Rita Leduc ' s Scootie . James Roberts ' love for Sir Walter Scott. Bessie Kraly ' s partner, Mr. Curry. Benoit Bissonealut ' s flashy shoe strings. Mary Marino ' s affection for school. Laura Ciesla ' s and Islay Palmer ' s transpor- tation service. Paul St. Martin ' s flashy hats. Terry Swirbliss ' stylish hair dos BTfl King ' s chats WlTh Mr. Robertson. Olga Cleri ' s broken fingers. Pauline Proulx ' s field hockey. Mary Curran ' s perfect attendance. Sam Athanas ' calmness in 3rd period. George Keyes ' red stars. John Ciorari ' s convincing excuses. Bunny McMahon ' s forgetting his dungarees. Dorcos Renaud ' s jingling bracelets. Mary Rydensky ' s fancy cooking? ? Christie Legori ' s practical speech. Pete Theodoss ' natural curls. Phyllis Moloney ' s third retake troubles. Lawrence Simonds ' right arm. Ccrl Matson ' s airplanes. Nancy Wilkinson ' s school magazine. Julien Benvenuti ' s corny jokes. Clem Hebert ' s car. Berty Boudreau ' s eyes. Georgette Gatineau ' s giggle. Margaret Dandurand ' s cuteness. Martha Bagley ' s calm indifference. Stefanie Slota ' s 140-word transcripts. Bob Shaw ' s versatility in sports. Jimmy Mogavero ' s dancing feet. Cathy Costa ' s D. A. R. award. Dick Bennett ' s red shirt. Victoria Themistocles ' snappy clothes. Anne Damian ' s ooetrv. (18! 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 The Class Will ■ T OOBAO — We, the brilliant but backward, the beauti- ful but bashful, the brawny but bluffing Class of ' 46 are bereaved to bequeath and bestow our bounties to the bevies of bobbysoxers who besiege the building. To the Mary E. Welis High School, we are leaving all the tears which are being shed at our leaving. To Miss Troy, we leave our thanks and ap- preciation for guiding us through four happy and successful years. To Mr. Greene and Mr. Robertson, we leave a silver plaque to commemorate the memory of our stay at Wells High. To the Class of ' 47, JOHN CIPRARI leaves the infinite variety of his excuses. To Miss Fitzgerald, we leave one gray hair in memory of the Cass of ' 46. To Miss Palmer, we leave another cast of Helen Hayeses and John Barrymores. To Miss Coderre, CARL OLSON leaves his jalopy to deliver her bonds and stamps each week. To Miss Hobson, we leave before her nerves give out. To the students of Mary E. Wells, we leave a book containing 999 99 100 excuses on Alibis for Emergencies. To the green Freshmen, we leave our fully- aged box-office seats in the auditorium. GEORGE BANDELLI leaves his artistic shoeshines to Johnny Allabashi. To Warner Browne, BETTY BOUDREAU leaves her walk. (Mavbe he ' ll slow down to 20 M. P. H.) BUNNY McMAHON leaves his stage pres- ence to Lois Lepage. NANCY WILKINSON with her usual gener- osity leaves her driving license to Albert Coderre. To her sister Doris, ISLAY PALMER leaves her seat in fifth period English. THERESA KWIATKOWSKI leaves bobby- pins from McLellan ' s to Alden Bennett so he can pin back that Veronica Lake hair-do. To Margaret Lenti, TINA CURCURUTO leaves her cute bangs. To Christina Ferguson, LOUISE LECLAIR leaves her babyish manner. FELICE LETOURNEAU leaves her calmness in the face of disaster to anyone who is facing a disaster. To Elinor Oshry, BESSIE MICHAEL leaves her splendid work in English. LUCILLE LUSIGNAN leaves her poetic sense to the Dickinsons and Poes of Wei ' s High. GEORGE MENARD leaves his navy uniform Dick Sullivar To the Queen of England, THERESA SWIR- BLISS leaves her regal-l ooking braid s. To VlVlun Ferron, RACHEL I kUDb leaves her thrush-like voice. LORRAINE STAVES bequeaths her red- rimmed glasses to Rachel Bonnette for her frivolous moments as a senior. BARBARA ARMES leaves her cheery grin to Helen Boucher to dazzle the cheer- leaders. To the biology class. DOROTHY ALLARD leaves her appendix to prese rve it for future generations. To Ruth Hefner, MARGARET JONES leaves her devotion to English themes. PEARL LAPLANTE leaves inspiration of her diamond ring to the aspiring Junior girls. MARGARET DANDURAND leaves her act- ing ability to Nancy Phillips so she can be another Dorothy Lamour. ROBERT HARMAN leaves his heft to Cliff Olson. To his brother Dick, PAUL ST. MARTIN leaves his individual humor. ANNA DENAULT leaves her poise at meet- ing public officials (gained from ac- quiring a new license every month) to George Metros. CHARLES PELOQUIN leaves his Romeo costume and DICK BENNETT leaves his (19) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 bushy, curly hair to the Great John L. (L meaning Laliberte.) To David Varnum. JAMES ROBERTS leaves his extraordinary height. VICKY THEMISTOCLES leaves her fifth period office girl job to Rita Baglioni. To his brother Kelly, CHARLES KOLLIOS leaves his witty ways. To the western farmers, MARY MARINO leaves her corn. CLAIRE LaFORCE leaves her musical tal- ent to Edna Joslin. BILL KING leaves his horse laugh and H. O. job to Doc Langevin. To Donato Bernadone, ROGER CHAM- PAGNE leaves his Friday fish and chip dinners. CLAIRE BOEHM leaves her jitterbugging to Barbara Spreadbury. MARTHA BAGLEY leaves her nickname, Buzzy, to Ramona LeClaire, who always buzzes around. JULIAN BENVENUTI honors Philip Cheney as the future head man in the stamp room. To Ann Tobia, WANDA BOKSA leaves her jingle bracelets so you may hear her coming around the corner. RACHEL BOUSQUET has dug up in the li- brary a headline of Charles Boyer ' s im- passioned speeches for (you guessed it) George Egan. LAURA CIESLA leaves her big, beautiful car to Miss Benoit for transpo rtation for her cheerleaders. ANN DAM IAN leaves her daydreams to Ralph Jesky so he can dream about his music. MARY JONES leaves her stories about her dog to sister, Gwen, so she may continue telling them. GERTRUDE KORNASKY leaves her twinkl- ing eyes to Pat Boehm so we may be able to see her in the dark. To Lorraine Proulx, RITA LEDUC leaves her nice personality. LAURA LUPA leaves her polka dancing to Sylvio Durocher. PAULINE MADORE leaves her chitter- chatter to Vivian Julien. (Hope she doesn ' t get tongue-tied. ' JAMES MOGAVERO leaves his dancing to Ronald Sheriffs. To Louise Benoit, THOMAS O ' BRIEN leaves his loads of freckles so she may look twice as cute as she does now. MARY RYDENSKY leaves her ability to boil water to her sister, Irene. (Don ' t burn it, now. ) To Barbara Salva, STEFAN IE SLOTA leaves her swell disposition. CHESTER SZYDLIK leaves his brush cuts to John Simonds. (Oh! Those beautiful blond curls.) HELEN WELK leaves the Webster boys to Florence Brzeis. GERRY GREGOIRE leaves his set of drums to Norman Paulhus. To Miss Fitzgerald, DORIS PAUL leaves her even temperament. ROBERT SHAW leaves his two front teeth to the basketball fans. JEAN SMALL leaves her giggle to ail new Freshmen to heighten their morale dur- ing Freshman Week. BESSIE KRALY leaves her class secretary- ship to Natalie Hazetlon. To Carmen Marinelli, PETER THEODOSS leaves his athletic physique. JEAN SWAN leaves her last name to the ugly duckling. ROGER HEBERT leaves his inexhaustible detention periods to Roger Renaud. CATHERINE COSTA leaves her swing and sway to Sammy Kaye. Buddv Gillon has inherited RACHEL JAL- BERT ' S artistic ability. MARY CURRAN bestows her perfect at- tendance in school to Pauline Bail. MiKE ZIU leaves his basketball ability to the Voloka brothers. VERONICA DIFEDERICO leaves her happy disDOsition to Nita Larochelle. To George Brousseau, ALBERT BROUS- SEAU leaves his errand running. ROBERT L ' HOMME leaves his quiet ways to Nap Favraeu CHRISTIE LEGORI leaves Webster ' s un- abridged dictionary (which he carries around with him) to the Practical Speech class. GEORGETTE GATINEAU leaves her Colgate smile to Ipana advertisements. SAMUEL ATHANAS leaves his giggles to his brother Teddy. JOY OKER leaves her latest shoe styles to EMen Hogan. To Sally Jackson, OLGA CLERI leaves her pleasing personality. DORIS BIBEAU leaves her four-year lease on the supply room to Bill Helliwell. GEORGE KEYES leaves his car to Charles Agard in hopes he never runs out of gas on Main Street. CAROLINE ALGER leaves her famous cooking recipes to Pauline Guilbeault. (She needs them.) PHYLLIS MALONEY leaves her number please to future switchboard operators. :zo) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 MARGARET DOUTY leaves her names sweater to Joy Wilde to put her in the groove. BENOIT BOISSONEAULT leaves his wan- dering moods to Roger Woodbury. DORCAS RENAUD leaves her pep and vim to the Rice Krispies Company so they can inject it into their product. To Louis Theodoss, RUDOLPH DIGREGO- RIO leaves his manly disposition. PATRICIA HYLAND leaves her 100% ' s in her history tests to Miss Drake so she will make the tests harder. CARL MATSON leaves his brush cut to Robert Keyes. BARBARA STEIGER leaves her daily let- ters from you know who to the girls who don ' t get any. (They ' ll be swamped.) To Harry James, PAULINE PROULX leaves her trumpet. To John Sotir, KENNETH WHITEOAK leaves his manly charm. JIMMY RAPO leaves his ability as a stage manager to Steve Pappas. LAURENCE SIMONDS leaves his pitching arm to Edmond Voloka. GEORGE THIBEAULT leaves his height to Murat Regip. Witnessed this nineteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six bv HEDY DICK BENNETT LAMARR VAN TEE SWIRBLISS IOHNSON CLARK LUSI LUSICNAN CABLE CORNELL KOKO KWIATOWSKI WILDE BETTY CHIP CIPRARI CRABLE |OHN WILKI WILKINSON PAYNE CHEER LEADERS 1945-46 (21) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 946 The Prophecy of the Class of 1946 •TfltOOCAU - As the gray mist of dawn rises on the fateful morn of June 20, 1999, curious passers-by peer into the enormous Dresser Field Stadium to watch the final ' prepara- tions for the renowned expedition to the moon by the Class of 1946. While the famous GERRY GREGOIRE orchestra sounds the familiar notes of the class song, we notice talented CLAIRE LA- FORCE, as lovely as ever, playing on her golden harp. Gerry also features CHET SZYDLIK and his maqic violin. ROGER HARRY CHAMPAGNE with his trum- pet, and PAULINE PADEREWSKI MA- DORE at the piano. The thought of the previous nine years comes to our mind, and we recall how our brilliant JAMES ROBERTS first reached the moon in his Bobby Rocket. Just before the rocket reached the moon, LAWRENCE Sl- MONDS tossed his famous speed ball by which he claimed the moon as property of the Class of ' 46 There was much rejoicing when mey re- turned because the housing situation on earth as well as underground was very criti- cal — so critical, in fact, that ANNE DA- MIAN and RITA LEDUC had been forced to move into a peanut shell. MATSON, INC., was immediately commissioned to start work on the ROBERT ROCKET, and THOMAS O ' BRIEN, M. D., decided to release some of his class spirit, which he had kept bottled up during his four high school years, and aid in the building of the rocket. We encountered a little trouble when our faculty adviser, Miss Troy, warned us against going up to the moon because it was a famous landmark; but our Public Rela- tions man, GEORGE KEYES, came to our aid and cleverly convinced Miss Troy that it was all for the good of the class. We also had trouble in gaining permission for our project from the President of the United States, but our speed artist, STEFAN IE SLOTA, so confused him with her rapid shorthand that he said yes, after only a second thought. After if was definitely decided that the moon was ours, BESSIE KRALY wrote invi- tations and RUDY DIGREGORIO, a comic strip artist animating flowers, delivered them during his spare time. (Rudy ' s truck has always been part of the class equip- ment.) As soon as possible BERNARD Mc- MAHON gathered the class at the Dresser Field Stadium to organize it for its new venture. MARY RYDENSKY was the women ' -, choice fcr a candidate for presi- dent, but the male members of the class, still prejudiced, like to limit a woman ' s place to the power behind the throne. BER- NARD McMAHON ran neck and neck with CHARLES KOLLIOS, an ex-Navy admiral, who finally won the office with the help of the G. I. Bill of Rights. HELEN WELK was elected vice-president. The popular slogan Let Sam Do It won or SAM ATHANAS the office of treasurer by a majority. Dur- ing the whole meeting, ALBERT BROUS- SEAU, Real Estate Manager, circulated among jjae - r owH tryjpfl tn . sell lots oo-Ihe His competent secretary SWIRBLISS, was right at hand to keep all his matters straight. Their past Crimson and Gray association had taught her the, np.fp it y of this _, We noticed that everyone was as young as in his high school days. This is due to OLGA CLERI ' S marvelous discovery of sternal youth in PAT HYLAND ' S opples. Manv of our other members have since be- come famous in making preparation for the new life on the moon. RACHEL JAL- BERT and RACHEL TRUDEAU have de- signed snappy transition suits, and CARO- LINE ALGER, with the aid of BARBARA BEULAH STEIGER (whose favorite say- ing is I Love That Man ) is busy in the Alger kitchen inventing a pill to replace the oxygen mask. Before the meeting was adjourned, our lawyer, PETE THEODOSS, stood and took a bow in acknowledgement of the thanks received for his wonderful legal work. Our last instructions were, We shall leave for the moon in June at noon in 199noon. (22) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 The final notes of the orchestra bring us back to the present time of June noon, 199noon. We can hear Father JOHN Cl- PRARI giving the final blessing before we leave. Our pilot PAUL ST. MARTIN and co-pilot MARTHA BAGLEY start the rock- et ' s motor and we are off. Everyone in the class of ' 46 is here ex- cept ISLAY PALMER who will fly from Mars to the Moon in her own private Ro- berta Rocket. ROBERT L ' HOMME, who surprisingly enough has turned into a play- boy, at first did not want to leave, but ANNA DENAULT ' S charm persuaded him. We have two grandmothers on the trip, PEARL LAPLANTE and MARGARET DOUTY; and also we have along with us our own personal JONES TWINS in order that we can keep up with the JONESES. Prowling around the piane, CHARLES SHERLOCK PELOQUIN in his favorite disguise of Romeo is swamped by a group of small children who he later discovers are GERTRUDE KORNASKY ' S. They are all as beautiful as she. DORIS PAUL ' S cheery disposition keeps everyone ' s spirits high. ZIP - - - and the rocket has reached its destination. After we land on the moon, JAMES MA- GAVERO ' S and CLAIRE BOEHM ' S dancing sets the stars to twinkling; BESSIE MI- CHAEL tells stories of Greek mythology; and GEORGE THIBEAULT, who has turned into another Edgar Bergan, entertains us. After this first meeting, WANDA BOKSA passes out canned houses with instructions on how to set them up. The credit for this invention goes to PHYLLIS MALONEY. CATHERINE COSTA, our health director, and THERESA KWIATOWSKI, our bowling director, decide to get one for a gym and go to work blowing it up. When everyone goes out for his first glimpse of the moon, GEORGE BANDELLI starts to make a map of the surroundings while Officer KING struts around warning people not to eat the cheese off the moon or they wouldn ' t have any land left. We are all quite surprised to see the moon so beautful, but this is due to JEAN SMALL who has been up here and worked her magic wonders with crimson ramblers and gray moss, touched off with Kentucky Blue Grass. Then, too, KENNETH WHITEOAK has brought his rabbits, and ROBERTS and JEAN SMALL have brought other farm ani- mals. BERNARD McMAHON, now that he has retired from politics, has brought along a few of his father ' s choice birds, and has settled down to a life of a country farmer. While taking these animals off the Robert Rocket, the cow became loose, and for the first time a cow jumped over the moon. Our strong men, JAMES RAPO and CARL OLSON, had a hard time catching it before it fell on a star. ROBERT SHAW has opened a gym and a favorite visitor of his is CHRISTIE LEGORI. Thev are both up to their usual practice of bluffing through one thing or another. DOT ALLARD has immediately taken charge of the hosDital, aided by our dieti- tian, BARBARA ARMES. The telephone svstem is put in the capable hands of DORIS B I BEAU and JEAN SWAN. We have a memory of earth when we hear DICK BENNETT ' S familiar laugh made famous in the auditorium from ' 43 to ' 46. Perhaps that is the reason why more people gather at his grocery store than at ROBERT HARMAN ' S. CHAM- PAGNE ' S brand of live stock and McMA- HON ' S special geese also offer competi- tion. This situation recalls memories of this quartette ' s arguments about which store had the better meat, if any, when they were apprentices back in ' 46. For entertainment and excitement MAR- GARET DANDURAND soon sets up the Dandurand Dandy Dramatics Company. Her script typist is the wizard of the type- writer, LORRAINE STAVES. Her main at- traction is BENOIT VAN BOISSON- EAULT, who has all the girls swooning. By popular consent, LAURA LUPA and MARY MARINO have started a school. Theirs is a system which is new and enjoy- able — learning entirely from movies. Our very modern library, entirely television ex- cept for a battered Fitzgerald ' s Grammar, is operated by efficient LOUISE LECLAIR. NANCY WILKINSON has built her quar- ters on a very high hill. Living this way, she can observe all that happens for her daily newspaper. Her capable reporter, JOY OKER, covers the forest section, for she is well accustomed to a house in the woods. Gazing out of the window of the house on the hill, you could notice lovely VERONICA DIFEDERICO and GEORGETTE GATINEAU waiting for the mailman, CLEM HEBERT. It appears that Georgette and Ronnie have left their hearts on earth. Clem put wings on his brother ' s car to speed the mail along from earth to moon. JULIAN BENVENUTI has opened his (23: 946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 toggery shop, Benvenuti ' s Brief Forms. VICTORIA THEMISTOCLES is the stylist for the girls; her model TINA CUCUR- RUTO, attracts much business to the store. FELICE LETOURNEAU has looked the matter over carefully and, seeing a doctor and a lawyer, goes off to find on Indian chief Everyone feels safe enough from attack because GEORGE MENARD is in charge of the renowned Coast Guards, assisted by hints from RACHEL BOUSQUET, an au- thority on the Navy. MARY CURRAN and DORCAS RFNAUD are quite happy, for they have discovered springs of cola and ginger-ale and are now in the beverage business. MIKE ZIU went right to work eating after he discovered that the mountains on the moon were chocolate. We have tried everything to cheer up LAURA CIESLA. BETTY BOUDREAU has sung beautiful songs to her, while PAULINE PR-OULX and LUCILLE LUSIGNAN have let their humor loose. Still LAURA will not cheer up, for she misses driving around in her brothers shiny black Buick. Years from now people will say that the new moon means that the ciass of ' 46 is resting and then whisking to work down the curve of the quarter. Busily they will slave through the developing quarters until they celebrate with a BANG at the full moon, just as we are celebrating at the end of our four years of high school tonight. MARY RYDENSKY ANNA DENAULT GEORGETTE GATINEAU GEORGE KEYES LOUISE LeCLAIRE CARL OLSON SENIOR SNAPSHOT PAGE Victoria Themistocles Wanda Boksa Mary Rydensky 1 3. Felice Letourneau, Doris 14. Bibeau,, Phyllis Maloney 15. Albert Brousseau 16. Charlton Street School, 17. Grade 8, 1942 18. Gerald Gregoire 19. Anne Damian, Helen Welk 20. Nancy Wilkinson, Barbara 21. Steiger 22. Islay Palmer, Margaret 23. Douty Ronnie DiFederico 24. Lucille Lusignan, An 25. Damian, Rachel Jalbert, Pauline Madore Town Hall, Grade 1 George Menard Paul St. Martin Gertrude Kornasky Phyllis Maloney Tina Curcuruto Senior Class Officers Georgett Gatineau, Joy Oker Rachel Trudeau Boys Cooking Class Dick Bennett, Jake Champagne The Gang Bernard McMahon 26. Theresa Kwiatkowski 27. Charles Kollios 28. Catherine Costa 29. Eastford Road School, Grade 8, 1941-42 30. Islay Palmer 3 1 . Anna Denault 32. Dorothy Allard 33. Louise LeClair 34. Christie Legori, Mike Zi 35. English Class, Period 6 36. Pat Hyland 37. Dot Allard :24 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Class Superlatives Thomas O ' Brien Charles Peloquin Bernard McMahon James Roberts Lawrence Simonds Thomas O ' Brien Julian Benvenuti Robert Shaw Jerry Cregoire Thomas O ' Brien Roger Hebert Albert Brousseau Robert L ' Homme Charles Kollios Peter Theodoss Sam Athanas Charles Peloquin James Magavero Thomas O ' Brien Rudy DiCregorio Thomas O ' Brien Sam Athanas Peter Theodoss Mike Zui Paul St. Martin George Keyes Bernard McMahon Peter Theodoss Julian Benvenuti Rudy DiCregorio Thomas O ' Brien Paul St. Martin Lawrence Simonds Robert L ' Homme Julian Benvenuti Julian Benvenuti George Keyes Robert L ' Homme MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BABIES DONE MOST FOR SCHOOL STRINGBEANS SHORTEST BOOKWORMS CLOWNS HEROES MUSICIANS SCHOLARS BLUFFS DREAMERS BEST LOOKING SINGERS SPORTS COOKS ACTORS DANCERS ORATORS ARTISTS POETS GIGGLERS ATHLETES JITTERBUGS SPORTY DRESSERS DRESSY DRESSERS MOST POPULAR MOST MODEST WITTIEST MOODIEST MOST AMBITIOUS MOST FUN CUTEST CALMEST MOST OBLIGING HAPPIEST MOST SOPHISTICATED MOST CONSERVATIVE Jean Small Louise LeClaire Nancy Wilkinson Mary Curran Rita Leduc Jean Small Mary Marino Catherine Costa Claire LaForce Jean Small Barbara Steiger Veronica DiFederico Betty Boudreau Rachel Trudeau Catherine Costa Caroline Alger Margaret Dandurand Catherine Costa Barbara Armes Rachel Jalbert Lucille Lusignan Lucille Lusignan Catherine Costa Claire Boehm Victoria Themistocles Veronica DiFederico Catherine Costa Laura Ciesla Lucille Lusignan Betty Boudreau Jean Small Mary Marino Islay Palmer Bessie Kraly Anna Denault Tina Curcuruto Patricia Hyland ( Patricia Hyland ] Jean Small (25) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Ol o u Ol .ii U O • U 4) ■ 3 r ' 0) CD Q -= X C OJ Ol ■ - £ O TO c u i 3 3 LO CQ I • 2r O ™ CQ £ Kcl Q Ol 01 . 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TO w o u a- x U3 -l g 3 o 2 o I- «,_ OB U C (u r x ai ■ o - T. m D TO q.Uq:I • u c o 75 u o •-  8 4) C J u l TO 30! 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 MARY E. WELLS HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. The Class Song Words By Mary Rydensky The day has come when we must say goodby to dear old Wells A memory fair will be with us where ever we may go Whatever we will do or think, whatever we shall say We will look to her teachings to help guide us on our way. Hail to the Class of 46 And Mary E.Wells High Our teachers and our classmates In our minds will never die. Four years we ' ve studied hard each day We ' ve worked and we have played Thus far we have gone but will go on And struggle forth on our way. To the tune of Semper Pararus (31) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 946 Student Council 1945-46 President: Vice-President : Secretary -Treasurer: Executive Board Member Faculty Adviser: Bernard McMahon Richard Bennett Anna Denault Henry Remian Miss Coderre Senior Class Members Julian Benvenuti Theresa Kwiatowski Albert Brousseau Carl Clson John Ciprari Islay Palmer James Rapo Junior Class Members George Brousseau John Ferguson Lionel Clement Achilleas Kollios Roger Dion John Simonds Sophomore Class Members Robert Caron Donald Grenier Philip Cheney Harold Peterson Fred Sibley Freshman Class Member Robert Orsini ACTIVITIES September: Greetings to the new Teachers. October: Assembly Fund Drive. November: Souvenir football programs. January: March of Dimes Collection. March: Sponsored Assembly on Yel- lowstone National Park. April Completion of World War 1 1 Honor Roll. May State Convention of Student Councils at Webster. June Student Council Picnic. (32) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Traffic Squad 1945-46 President : Vice-President : Secretary: Faculty Adviser Seniors Carl Matson Thomas O ' Brien Carl Olson Charles Peloquin Lawrence Simonds Richard Bennett Julien Benvenuti John Ciprari Robert Harmon Robert L ' Homme Bernard McMahon Paul St. Martin Sophomores Frederic Sibley James Roberts Christo Metro Albert Brousseau Mr. Laakso Ju Charles Agard Harry Boissoneault Raymond Borus Leonard Brodeur George Brousseau Richard Ciesla Lionel Clement George Egan Ralph Jesky mors Armand LaPierre Norman Loiselle John Laliberte Robert Langevin Robert Lorange Edwin Mozley John Moriarty John Sotir Robert Vallaincourt (33) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1945 Football - 1945 Captain: Managers: Coach : A. Bostien D. Beaulieu B. Boissoneault H. Boissoneault G. Brousseau L. Clement R. Di Grigorio J. Duffy P. Hebert W. King Peter Theodoss Harold Peterson Robert Keyes Harry J. McMahon Letrermen B. McMahon J. Moriarty A. Noga N. Perikli R. Shaw J. Sotir P. Theodoss G. Thibeault M. Ziu Season ' s Records Wells Wells Wells Wells 26 Wells 6 Wells Wells Wells 22 19 12 19 6 Auburn Palmer 7 Putnam Assumption 1 4 Millbury 6 Northbridge South High 20 Bartlett (3 4  1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Boys 7 Basketball 1945-46 Co-Captains ; Managers: Coach : Peter Theodoss Robert Shaw Fdward McQuade Rudy DiGregorio Harvey Clark Lerrermen Forwards Guards Remian R Shaw J. Sotir R. Hebert M. Ziu C. Metro C. Legori E. Duquette Centers P. Theodoss Wells 27 Wells 37 Wells 26 Wells 29 Wells 24 Wells 24 Wells 31 Wells 34 Wells 36 Wells 45 Wells Wells Weils Wells Wells Wells Wells Season ' s Record 32 25 57 29 21 23 30 Shrewsbury 12 Wells Alumni 34 Spencer 28 Assumption 30 St. Louis 17 South High 36 Putnam 27 Warren 35 Bartlett 42 St. Louis 46 Tourtellotte 42 Spencer 34 Warren 22 Bartlett 23 Tourtellotte 36 South 27 Pomfret 48 (35) 946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 194: Baseball - 1946 Captain: Robert Shaw Managers : Robert Caron James Yates Edward McQuade Coach : Harry J. McMahon Team E. Duquette, 2b H. Peterson, 3b R. Hebert. ss H. Remain, p-of A. LaPierre, of M. Regip, 2b C. Legori, c R. Shaw, c R. Martin, p-of L. Simonds, p H. Moriarty, 3b 1. Soutar, 2b E. Mozley, of L. Thibeault, lb E. Noga, of-ss E. Voloka, p-of Season ' s Record Wells 4 Spencer 24 Wells 3 Tourtellotte 7 Wells 3 St. Louis 10 Wells vs. Assumption (postponed) Wells 1 South High 15 Wells 6 Commerce 15 Wells 10 St. Louis 8 Wells 9 Pomfret 3 Wells 6 Spencer 5 Wells vs. Tourtellotte (postponed) Wells 2 Bartlett 4 Wells 3 South High 10 Wells 6 Bartlett 4 (36) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Field Hockey 1945-46 Captain: Pauline Proulx Coach: Miss Elsie Benoit Team Helen Boucher Right Half Back Pauline Proulx Center Forward Betsy Lammelin Right Inner Pat Boehm Left Inner Helen Pienta Center Half Back Lorraine Proulx Left Half Back Irene Mason Left Full Back Rita Duff Left Full Back Aline Guillemette Right Wing Charlotte Ryan Left Wing Lorraine Langevin Goalkeeper Season ' s Record Wells Millbury 6 Wells 1 Holden 2 Wells 1 Millbury 3 Wells Holden 1 (37: 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Girls 7 Basketball 1945-46 Varsity Captain : Second Team Captain, Manager: Coach : Rita Leduc Elizabeth Migala Wanda Boksa Miss Elsie Benoit First Team Catherine Costa, cf Helen Boucher, rf Pauline Proulx, rg Rita Duff, eg Lorraine Proulx, Ig H len Pienta, If Phyllis Agard eg Second Team Emma Guillet, If Barbara Boksa, eg Norma Beck, Ig Pat Boehm, rg Betsy Lemmelin, rf Elizabeth Migala, cf Subs Ruth Smith Pauline Bail Lucille Trudeau Jane Louise Demers Games vVells 32 vVells 19 vVells 28 Wells 13 vVells 15 vVells 15 vVells 26 vVells 22 FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM Charlton 1 1 Wells 14 Bartlett 19 Bartlett 37 Wells 16 Spencer 13 Spencer 35 vVells 1 1 Bartlett 19 Bartlett 47 vVells 32 Spencer 18 Spencer 25 Wells 41 Charlton 4 Warren 20 Charlton 6 Warren 8 (38; 946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Girls 7 Glee Club 1945-46 Faculty Adviser — Miss Drake Boys ' Glee Club 1945-46 Faculty Adviser — Miss Drake 3oudi 39) 1946 - - CRIMSON AND GRAY - - - 1 946 Bowling 1945-46 a ' _ Wft ' « S 9ffii Hi!! : I fl Uj Faculty Adviser — Mrs. Bartoli Champions for 1945-1946 The Gay Caballeros Co-Captains: I Gerard Chenier j Sylvio Durocher Julian Benvenuti Dan Soutar Richard Morse Second Place -- The Tail Ends Captain: Chester Shearer Robert King Bob Freeland Rudy St. Martin Buddy Caron Best Girls ' Team Wells Special Captain: Rita Martel Gloria Lamoureux Aline Carpenter Aline Guillemette Annette Guillemette Highest- Single String Albert Palawski - - - - 1 36 Aline Guillemette - - - - 123 (40) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Dramatic Club 1945-46 SENIOR AND JUNIOR OFFICERS President: Vice-Pres ident. Si cretary: Tri usurer: Adviser: Joy Oker Elizabeth Migala Ann Tobia Lucille Proulx Miss Brodeur Social Committee Regina Burgess, Jean Swan, Barbara Armes, Ann Tobia Play Committee Jane Howarth, Adeline Bozzo, Rena Themistocles Program Committee Constance Lapierre, Rachel Bonnette SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President: Thomas Stoupis Vice-President : Jeanne LeBlanc Secretary: Jean Msunier Treasurer: Murat Regip Adviser: Miss Flora Tait Social Committi e Barbara Salva, Margaret Lenti, Shirley Leen, Theresa Martin, Ramona LeClaire Play Committee Vincent Girard, Louise Benoit, Mary Piccione, Pauline Hefner, Ruth Smith Program Commit I Gloria Quattrocelli, John Sobieski, Alyne Eaves. Yvette Meunier, George Tetreault FRESHMAN OFFICERS President: Roger Renaud Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurt r: Ad riser: Jeanne Sarrasin Claire Peloquin Richard Morse Miss Grace Palmer Social Committee Margery Anderson, Vincent DiVicchio, Robert Orsini, Robert Gaumond, Rudolph St. Martin Play Committee Warren Kingsbury, Regina Travisky, Irene Montigny, Marilyn Sheriff, Lois LePage Program Commit tee Mary Bachand, Nita LaRochelle, Janice Henauit, Jacqueline Lucier, Irene Boudreau :41 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 946 Readers 7 Guild Council 1945-46 Faculty Adviser — Mrs. Bartoli Camera Club 1945-46 Faculty Adviser — Mrs. Kyrios (42) 1946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Crimson and Gray Staff 1945-1946 Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor-in-Ch icf Business Managers Secretary Treasurer Subscription Manager Business Staff Robert Caron Lionel Clement George Keyes Achilles Kollios Robert Langevin Carl Olson Norman Panlhus Paul St. Martin •Julian Benvenuti, Jr. Subscription Staff Victoria Themistocles Edna Joslin Margaret Douty Veronica Di Federico Clare Tully Ramona LeClair Faculty Adviser Miss Fitzgerald Nancy Wilkinson Jean Small Albert Brousseau. Gerald Gregoire Bessie Michael jwirbliss Joy Oker Editorial Alumni I slay Palmer Athletics Anne Da mi an John Simonds Locals Louise LeClaire Lucille Lusignan Elinor Oshrey Prattle Edmund Gillon Nathalie Hazelton Typing Wanda Boksa Pauline Madore Mary Rydensky Stephanie Slota Helen Welk (4?) 946 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1946 Amateur Show 1945-46 Faculty Adviser Miss Palmer Worcester School of Business Science The School of Specialized Training 1 Limited groups of High School graduates are accepted by this school for enrollment in its superior training courses. Secretarial Airline Business Executive Secretarial Administration Medical Ticketing One and Two Stenographic Stewardess Year Courses Poise, pleasing personality, and a good appearance are required of all applicants for these desirable courses. Summer Session July 8 - August 16 Fall Term Begins September 9 Catalog on request Katharine Foley Ward. Arthur P. Ward, Directors 88 Front Street Worcester 8, Mass. 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WELLS HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS VOLUME XXX DECEMBER, 1946 NUMBER 1 CRIMSON AND GRAY STAFF 1945-1946 Editor in Chief Assistant Editor in Chief Business Manager Treasurer Secretary 8 u bsc rip Hon Manager Financial Adviser Facmlty Adviser Business Staff Robert Caron Thomas Stoupis Murat Regip Allen Greene Richard St. Martin Robert Craig Robert Keyes William Coderre William Lusignan -John Simonds Natalie Hazelton Robert Langevin Archilleas Kollios Vivian Julien Edna Joslin Miss Persis Howe Miss Thecla Fitzgerald Subscription Staff Nancy Knight Ramona LeClaire Pauline St. Onge Frederic Sibley Marcia Small Clare Tullv Editorial Staff Alumni Helen Boucher Art Edmund Gillon Athletics Elizabeth Migala George Egan Locals Elinor Oshrv Ruth Hefner Florence Brzeis Pauline Hefner Patricia Lewis Brattle Regina Burgess Beverly Fox Typing Staff Paid ine Bail Alim ! Guillemette Helen Matvs Emil e Noga Jeanne Simonds Joan Zitka TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER AND DEPARTMENT HEADINGS Edmund Gillon ' 47 PAGE 3 FRONTISPIECE — Poem by Beverly Fox ' 47 OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE 4 Edmund Gillon ' 47, Roger Dion ' 47, Nancy Taylor ' 47 LITERATURE 6 Beverly Fox ' 47, Cecelia Krehling ' 47, Ellen Hogan ' 47, Regina Burgess ' 47, Rena Themisrocles ' 47, Frederic Sibley ' 47, Emile Noga ' 47, Barbara Shippee ' 47, Patricia Boehm ' 47 Christine Walker ' 47, Natalie Hazelton ' 47, Elinor Oshry ' 47, Kathleen Bronsseau ' 47, jordon Zack ' 50, Aline Guillmette ' 47, Donald Girard ' 47, Ruth Hefner ' 47, Roger Woodbury ' 47 Alfreda Carpick ' 47, Jean Simonds ' 47 REVIEWS 14 Fred Sibley ' 47, Edmund Gillon ' 47, Regina Burgess ' 47, Joan Zitka ' 47, William Coderre ' 49, Robert Langevin ' 47, Jane Howarth ' 47 SPORTS 16 PRATTLE ... 18 ALUMNI 22 FRESHMAN WEEK . . .24 Audrey Simonds ' 50, Anne Maloney ' 50, Bernadette Baybutt ' 50, Irene Clement ' 50, Robert Caron ' 48, Richard Martin ' 49 LOCALS 25 DECEMBER, 1946 THE PRESS BEVERLY FOX ' 47 The seniors are busy proof-reading, The juniors keep bringing in more, The desk in room one twenty-six Has overflowed to the floor. Our editor, Johnny, comes in With Nat trailing at his heels — We all crowd around to find out What their loot will reveal. In a corner sets Kelly, our treasurer, Trying to balance the books, We have the sense to stay away From his forbidding looks. Then in dashes Bob and his gang, Who have finished collecting the ads; It ' s hard to calm down the riot Made by these noisy lads. Some more of the staff come in to present The latest subscription report. They rush to the corner with money and books To seek Edna ' s helpful support. With Jeanie and Bev on the trail The Prattle is finally done. Now Buddy, our artist is clowning, Inviting the staff to the fun. Things come to a smashing climax, With a final pat and caress, The papers are all put away And the Crimson and Gray ' s off the Press!!! THE CRIMSON AND GRAY OID STURBRIDGE VILLAGE Water Wheel Grist Mill. Wheel from South Egremont, Mass. — Old Sturbridge Village. OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE EDMUND CILLON ' 47 A visit to a Vermont antique shop on a rainy day resulted in the most extensive and finest collection of antiques in New England. According to the story pertaining to the origin of the Old Sturbridge Village, Mr. A. B. Wells journeyed to Vermont intent on play- ing golf. A stormy weekend prevented him from do- ing so, and a friend induced him to pass the time in visiting an antique shop. Mr. Wells was so fascinated by the utensils and objects of a period long past, which he viewed there, that a truckload of articles followed him back to Southbridge. That truckload of antiques and the thousands which poured into his Main Street home over a period of ten years led to the emerging of the Wells Historical Museum. The space contained in Mr. Wells ' museum soon became inadequate and the idea of displaying his an- tiques in a working village was conceived. A tract of five hundred acres of rolling land with a mill pond, in Sturbridge, proved to be a very satis- factory site for such an idealized village. The Wil- liamsburg architects were engaged to landscape the project. The village was planned to consist of a vil- lage common surrounded by dwelling houses, a church, a mansion house, a general store, a school house, an inn, and a clock and shoe shop. Apart from the com- mon was to be, bordering the mill pond formed by the Quinebaug River, a grist mill, a saw mill, and a blacksmith shop. Within six years several of these buildings had been realized. The project was well under way. Last Memorial Day all the buildings save the clock shop inn, mansion house, and church, were completed and it was deemed that the village was complete enough to be opened to the public. The purpose of this living museum is to perpetu- ate the early trades of smithies, to preserve the early New England architecture of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and to demonstrate the life of colonists during that period. There are now employed at the village a miller who operates the grist mill, a blacksmith who makes wrought iron work, as well as a furniture maker, and a wood refinisher. It is hoped that a clock repairer, a basket weaver, and a gunsmith will be added in the future. The architecture is typical of southern and central Massachusetts and Connecticut. An old farmhouse from Willimantic, Connecticut, a salt box house from Podunk, Massachusetts, an actual general store from Stafford, Connecticut, a giant barn from Schoharie, New York, and a saw mill from Cilead, Connecticut, have all been moved piece by piece to the village. Unlike Williamsburg, Virginia, which exemplifies an elaborate period influenced by English manners, Old Sturbridge Village illustrates the simple life of early New England colonists in a small farming com- munity. THE GEBHARDT BARN ROGER DION ' 47 On the green of Old Sturbridge Village, there stands to the right of the magnificent Red Salt Box House, attrative and impressive, a splendid structure called the Cebhardt Barn. The barn was brought to the village, timber by timber, peg by peg, from Schoharie, New York, where it had been erected in 1800 by a Dutch immigrant named Francis Cebhardt. The main features of the gigantic building are the enormous beams and the large planks forming the floor, all hand hewn. Cebhardt ' s Barn houses a remarkable exhibit of early Aemrican farm implements, varying from wood- en stamps used for marking farm stock to crude wagon jacks and cheese presses. There is also a fine collection of fire-fighting ap- paratus and an excellent assemblage of primitive wag- ons and coaches. Among this interesting fire fight- ing collection stands Southbridge ' s own early Hand Pumper and its subsequent Steam Pumper. Visitors are quick to notice the fascinating fire insurance emblems which at the time of their usage were placed on houses which carried insurance against fire disaster. Protection of public safety was closely linked to busi- ness; where fire struck, homes bearing these emblems received response from their local fire fighting team, while house owners not carrying such insuance had to seek whatever aid they could from other sources. DECEMBER, 1946 The coach and wagon collection has among its interesting displays, an elaborate barouche, which was formerly owned by one of Chicago ' s mayors. This fancy upholstered coach is sure to catch the women ' s eyes especially, because of its elegant workmanship. In concluding this article, I sincerely recommend that you visit this highly impressive structure as an excellent way to increase your knowledge of your forefathers ' manner of living. MINER GRANT GENERAL STORE NANCY TAYLOR ' 47 The Miner Grant General Store now standing in Old Sturbridge Village was originally built on Stafford Street in Stafford, Connecticut. This was in 1756, according to the Stafford Local History. Other sources say it wasn ' t built until 1770. The Rev. John Wil- lard, brother of the famous president of Harvard Col- lege, Joseph Willard, was the builder. In this house John Willard conducted a family school to prepare boys for Harvard College. In 1802 Dr. Samuel Wil- lard, John Willard ' s son, sold the property To Miner Grant and heirs forever, 24 acres with barn and store standing on premises. From the Stafford Springs Paper, August, 1938, comes the following data: Dr. Miner Grant estab- lished a store in the house which evidently became one of considerable importance. Mrs. Anderson, who sold the house to the museum, has all the account books kept at the store by Dr. Miner Grant and his son, who succeeded him. From these books the whole subsequent history of the house can be traced. Equally important, they reveal how a country store was run in the years around 1800 and exactly what goods were bought and sold. These books, incidently, Mrs. Anderson has promised to give the museum in Ihe event that it purchases the double ledger desk which has always contained them and which used to be in the store. During the Civil War, Clark Grant, descendant of Miner Grant and the last one to use the store and keep it in operation, made his store a news center as well. This was because he was the only person in the neigh- borhood who got a New York paper ,so everyone gath- ered at the store while he read the news aloud. At this time he used the upstairs room as a ballroom and he was one of the musicians. A rather humorous conversation came from the Stafford Paper saying, A local citizen wagered an- other that any article could be found at the Grant store. The other demured, and declared that no pul- pit could be found in stock. He lost — a pulpit was discovered in the attic. In August of 1938 the timbers of the old store were taken down piece by piece and moved to Old Sturbridge Village where it now stands in the com- pany of many other old buildings. Many visitors come to the store once again to see what is within the walls. In future years many more visitors will come and it will remain as a source of enjoyment to every- one. The appearance of the store from the outside is quite striking. A porch runs the whole length of the front and the boards are still their natural color, al- though somewhat darkened from weather and age. It is a story-and-a-half structure. Since the basement opens out on lower -ground with a porch across it, from the back it looks like a bigger structure than from the front. From either side we see that it has a gambrel-roof. Inside it has the appearance of any typical old store. The walls have a rough finish and are rather dark now. The back part is divided into three sec- tions, which just now have temporary displays in them. The upstairs is one big room with its slanting roof like any attic. The basement is also divided into sections with different displays in each one. When we enter the store, we are bewildered by variety. We see the counters laden with merchandise; and to give more atmosphere, English Rum Toffee, Toffee Sauce, herbs, postcards, and several other things are now sold. Behind the counter a doorway, now barred off, leads to the upstairs and on the right of this is the apothecary with its many different herbs, pills, and all kinds of medicines for which this store was quite well known. Close by are bonnets and high top beaver hats, very pointed shoes, which we can be thankful we do not have to wear, and bolt after bolt of old calicos with designs which are very seldom seen now. Now, looking to the right, and ignoring the one modern note of a coca cola machine, we notice the familiar old checker board on the cracker barrel next to the stove, then the only source of heat. Candle molds, old bells, clay pipes, lamp chimneys, cheese boxes, measures, buttons, buckles, snuff boxes, combs, jewelry, tea boxes, Java, tobacco, cigars, brides ' boxes (several of which are Pennsylvania Dutch), and even the old red flannels all lend atmosphere. Over farther is the postoffice with its ledger desks, stamps, letters, and paper. Hanging near the doorway is an old cello made and played by Clark Grant. The backroom displayes a collection of copper and brassware including spoons, forks, bedwarmers, tea- kettles, mortars and pestles, and skimmers. In the tinware section are spice boxes, canisters, huge bins used for tea and coffee, trays of all sizes, churns, an old vacuum cleaner, measures, graters, and even an old wig box. A big showcase offers protection to inkwells, quills, blotting sand, and other such ma- terial. Finally, among the woodenware are wooden plates, big mixing bowls, butter prints, churns, maple sugar molds, pie crimpers, butter boards, beaters, and even a lemon squeezer. The upstairs is one big room with the displays di- vided between materials for woolen goods and for linen. The spinning wheels, carders, and yarn wind- ers stand on one side. On the other side are rippling combs through which the flax is combed, swingling knives with which the flax is beaten, flax brakes to break the stalks of flax, and lastly numerous flax wheels. In addition to these, looms, some for car- pets and several for cloth, with one modern enough so that someone may be working it, add to the col- lection. Hand craft is suggested by lace making pil- lows, early sewing machines, clothespins, curling irons, scissors, tape looms, and straw bonnets with forms for shaping them. Of the basement displays, perhaps the most inter- esting is the pottery much of which was handmade in Brookfield, Brimfield, and Woodstock, as well as a few odd pieces from the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, and also from Pennsylvania. Some of the first factory made pottery, known as Bennington Ware bec ause it was made in Bennington, Vermont, is also found here. Most of the pottery is a dull reddish brown color with a few pieces decorated with yellow. A second section displays pitchers and crocks made of stone with a glazed finish and designed with blue cobalt. Ironware in the next two collections includes foot warmers, little old stoves, oven doors, tinder boxes, as well as charcoal irons, soapstone irons, coffee roasters, porringers, waffle irons, grills, a wash board, corn poppers, muffin pans, and trivits and teakettles. More Continued on Page 17 THE CRIMSON AND GRAV ._ A vw Well Sweep — behmd Fitch House. — Old Stur- bridge Village. LITERATURE SAVED BEVERLY FOX ' 47 The library slowly darkened as the late afternoon sun crept around the corner of the barn and left the long porch bathed in purple shadows. In the past few months I had grown used to things darkening sud- denly. I was standing in front of a window and could feel the sudden coolness when the sun disappeared. It was a silly habit, standing for hours in front of a win- dow, but a lot of things were silly now. I sank into a battered cushioned chair and my fing- ers traced the scratches on the wood. The family was going out. In the stillness I could hear the final swish of sis ' s perfume atomizer before she came click- ing down the stairs into the library. When she bent over the back of my chair to kiss me goodbye, the softness of her dress touched my hand. Her blue jersey dress was the one that matched her eyes. The scent of the roses in her hair waifted across the room. Mom came in, too, bust ling around, putting her hat on, and instructing the cook about dinner. Dad called a cheery goodbye through the open window when he climbed into the station-wagon and slammed the door. The stillness grew more intense after the final rumble of wheels when the car sped through the gates. A horse whinnied in the corral, the bees droned among the roses. The shadows deepened, coming closer and closer, pushing against me, push- ing, pushing, until — Bill, Bill! It was Cramp ' s voice, clearer and more urgent than I had heard it for a long time. The old man ' s legs were paralyzed and he spent his days on the wide cool porch carving tiny furniture for doll houses. Another sound reached me, a terrifying one that started the sweat running down my face. That snap- ping, crackling noise could only mean one thing. The barn was on fire! All the men were branding down in the lower field. My father ' s prize racers would be burned to death! The blood pounded in my temples till I thought they would burst, but still I sat there. Finally I rose and went to the door, even from there feeling the heat on my face. I trembled from head to foot. My head ached from the sound of crashing timber and the frenzied neighs of the horses. I turned back .falling against the corner of Dad ' s desk. It sank into my thigh, the pain shocking me into realization. I had to do some- thing. Coming out on the porch, I could hear Cramp ' s voice, now calm and cool, telling me what to do. Edging along the fence in the intense heat, I had no sense of fear, only a great tiredness. I inched toward the beaging trap, cinders blowing in my face and singeing my hair. Just a foot more and I could swing open the corral door, freeing the horses. They galloped past me, their hot breath on my face, their sweaty bodies rubbing against me. Leaning exhausted on the fence, I pulled myself back to the porch. In my ears rang the shouts of the men .galloping up to try to save the barn. I fell against the door, my ears deafened to the praise of Cramp and the men. I could feel strength pour back into me. I was filthy, my clothes were ruined, my body was sore and bruised; but I was glad — glad that my hair hung in a tangle on my forehead, glad to be dirty again, glad of the ache where the last horse had trampled my foot, for I had accomplished something. I was part of the ranch again, although that final grenade on the Anzio beach head had de- stroyed my sight forever. A VISIT TO THE GRAVEYARD CECELIA KREHLINC ' 47 The night was dark and the wind howled around the corner of gravestones, while trees with their crooked limbs formed a ghostly sight. Everything was quiet and lonely. But wait — what was that along near the stone wall ! DECEMBER, 1946 Two figures were creeping along the side and down to the mausoleum. They crept along very quietly and quickly. Finally they reached the mausoleum and began to look around to see if anyone was watch- ing. Luck was with them; no one was in sight! By the dim light of flash lights the silhouettes of two people appeared on the mausoleum. One carried a crow bar and the other a chisel. Pretty soon faint sounds came from the banging of these tools together. Now what were they going to open this mausoleum for? Inside were only skeletons with old jewelry on, and the dust of old flowers. Finally the door swung open and two small figures walked in. They walked over to two caskets beside each other. The noise of a slow creaking of hinges echoed faintly. Then the figures crept into the caskets. Surprised? No don ' t be! After all, this is Halowe ' en night. The two ghosts had just returned from keeping the traditions of ghost night. STARDUST DANCED IN HER EYES RECINA BURGESS ' 47 Bang went down the receiver, slam went the desk drawer, and stamp went Mr. Bradley ' s foot. He then snatched his coat, hat, and briefcase and stormed out of the door of R. A. Dean and Company. Mr. Bradley was irritated with his wife and for a good reason. Mrs. Bradley had asked him at least a dozen times to arrange a date between his boss ' s son, Henry, and his daughter, Ann, for the annual Girls ' Club dance. I will do no such thing — never, he shouted into emptiness for no one to hear. She can find her own date. Why, it ' s ridiculous to think she can ' t! On he muttered as he trudged through the streets of Newford for eight blocks. Mr. Bradley had a kind and cheerful face and was fortyish with the usual middle-age spread. He finally reached his white bungalow on Center Street and entered quietly. He wanted to avoid any questions from his wife, Laura, concerning the date he was to arrange. The house, however, was too quiet so he called for Kay, the maid. After several minutes of questioning, he found out that Laura and Ann had gone shopping and had planned to try to be home at five. It was quarter of six already! Anxiously he watched out the window for them. Startled by a loud rattle of a truck rambling up Center Street, he looked at the truck which stopped in front of the house. Out stepped Laura and Ann, loaded with bundles, from the ice-truck. Laura explained that they had been rushing along Cedar Street when a friend of Ann ' s offered them a ride home. Ann went on to say what a good friend Joe, the bey who drove the truck, was and how wonderful he was to help them. Mr. Bradley looked at the two. Laura still had a becoming flush in her cheeks and a twinkle in her eyes. How lovely she looked in her green print dress. Ann ' s face was a reflection of her mother ' s and her blond hair shone as her mother ' s once had. He had to admit to himself that she did look cute in the familiar red crew hat, dirty trench coat, and scuffed red loafers. He loved them both and was very proud of his girls. The time at last came before supper when Mrs. Bradley asked him the dreaded question, Did you speak to Mr. Dean, Vic? No, he replied, and I don ' t intend to. Oh, yes, you will, she said in a decisive tone. That was all of the conversation before they sat down to supper. After supper, however, Ann went down to Browne ' s to meet the coke crowd, and the subject turned up again. Mrs. Bradley spent consid- erable time trying to convince Mr. Bradley how nice the date with Henry would be for Ann. Perhaps it would help her to get over her shyness. Mr. Brad- ley, meanwhile, tried to talk his way out of it but with little success, for mother went on and on ex- pounding the assets of such a date. Mr. Bradley was beaten and he knew it. The next day he approached Mr. Dean and asked him about the date. It was not too difficult, for Mr. Dean was well pleased. The fathers wasted no time in making arrangements. Henry could use the family car, a beautiful corsage could be ordered from Darling ' s, and they could go to Rogers after the dance to eat. That evening Mrs. Bradley was, of course, thrilled. The days, however, went on and no word from Ann about the date. One evening, four evenings before the dance, Mrs. Bradley could bear the suspense no longer and asked Ann if Henry had asked her to the dance. Ann was quite surprised to think her mother should know about it and wondered why she should care. Why, mother, I refused him, Ann replied, he ' s a drip. And besides, he is terrifically stuffy. I ' m going with Joe. Ann said this like a girl with plenty of social experience, not like a girl who was known to be shy. Joe! Not that one who drove us home in the ice-truck a while back! Mrs. Bradley despairingly cried. He isn ' t just ' Joe, who drives an ice truck! ' He ' s Joe — the captain and star quarter back of our football team, Ann replied. On the night of the dance, Ann, lovely in her luscious red-and-white candy striped taffeta gown greeted Joe, smooth, too, in his dark suit. After the two left, Mrs. Bradley looked wonderingly at her husband and said, She really has grown up, hasn ' t she, dear? At the dance in the colorfully decorated gym, Ann and Joe made a perfect team. As they whirled around the floor, dancing to the beautiful strains of soft music, Stardust danced in Ann ' s eyes. THE BALL ELLEN HOGAN ' 47 Jack ,the captain of the North Side football team and a very likeable fellow, had gone around with Barbara, the school ' s best-looking girl, until she moved across the town. There, Bob, the captain of the South Side ball team, dated her. Each year both North and South joined in support- ing a big masquerade ball. This year there was an argument about who should take Barbara to the ball. Finally Barbara decided that the captain of the win- ning team should take her. Then came the day of the game. In the last quar- ter of the game, when both teams were tied, Jack received the ball and made a ninety yard dash to the goal line for a touchdown. This then gave the victory to the North Side and Barbara to Jack as a partner for the dance. On the night of the dance, Jack went over to the South Side for Barbara, but Bob in true enemy fashion had gathered together a gang of the boys to tackle Jack. They tied him up and drove him down to an old shack. They spotted his face with green and red paint, and his hands with blue and orange paint. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Eventually after thoroughly daubing the hero, they let him go. Somehow Jack reached Barbara ' s house, and rang the bell. Barbara came to the door and he jumped inside quickly. Barbara at first heartlessly laughed and made fun of him. But then she thought of the ball. Jack couldn ' t go in that condition! She began thinking what they could do. She then said, I ' ll be a scrub woman, and we will each wear a sign on our backs, Clean Up and Paint Up! They went to the masquerade, had a wonderful time, and won the prize for the best costume. The only thing that bothered Jack was that his cos- tume lasted too long. A TALE OF THE ORIGIN OF RAIN AND SNOW RENA THEMISTOCLES ' 47 In a quaint, rustic village situated in the mountains of Norway, there lived an old, hoary man named Mr. Pcorfellow who possessed an extremely long, white beard. Day by day Mr. Poorfellow ' s beard grew longer, longer, and even longer until it became a nuisance to the villagers. It continually got in their way so that after a while they could no longer endure the an- noyance. Therefore, the villagers decided to move Mr. Poorfellow to a cloud where he would live alone and not cause any further trouble. Living alone on a cloud was not a pleasure for poor Mr. Poorfellow. He was so lonesome all by himself that at times he would cry; as he shed his tears, rain fell on the earth. Regardless of the high altitude of the cloud, Mr. Poorfellow ' s beard constantly grew until it again reached the earth. Therefore, the villagers found it necessary to clip it from time to time. Thus ,as the white beard fell in flakes, snow fell on the earth. EDGAR, ARE YOU THERE FREDERIC SIBLEY Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, there lived an extreme introvert named Mr. Mouldy. Mr. Mouldy was deathly afraid of all humans and shook with fright whenever he came in contact with one of his fellow men. He lived in a tiny cottage on the farthest away portion of the farthest away lake of the farthest away mountain, in the farthest away woods that you ever did see — or ever will for that matter. His only friend was Edgar. Edgar was an echo. Every night Mr. Mouldy used to peek out from be- hind the window shades just to make sure no one was around. Then he ' d venture out on to his porch, face the mountain, and with all the power of his meek little voice, call to Edgar. Edgar, oh Edgar, are you there? Ah yes, I hear you, and now tell me your name, Edgar! Edgar! Oh that ' s right. It ' s so good to hear your voice again! How have you been, Edgar? Hmm, I didn ' t seem to catch that. Say, I bet you ' ll wish you had done what I did today. I did today. What! You did what I did? I did. I spent the whole day figuring out the date that human civilization will collapse. If you did that too, I just bet you ' re happy. You ' re sappy. All right for you, Edgar. If that ' s the way you feel, I ' m going in immediately, no if ' s or but ' s. Nuts. GOOD NIGHT! Good Night! ' This same conversation went on every evening for many many years. Then one night when Mr. Mouldy peeked around the corner of his curtain, everything was black. He walked on to the porch; everything was black. He looked towards the mountain; every- thing was black. He called to Edgar. Edgar, oh Edgar are you there? Are you there? Yes, yes, I ' m here, what has happened? What has happened? Come, come, Edgar, I asked you first. I asked you first. If you insist on being rude, I shall go. Go. Good night, Edgar. Good night, Edgar. The blackness hung on for several days during which Mr. Mouldy seemed to hear strange and boom- ing noises. Mr. Mouldy was afraid that his predictions had at last come true, in fact he didn ' t even attempt to communicate with Edgar. On the third morning the fatal blow fell. Mr. Mouldy was awakened by a terrific blast on what seemed to be a steam whistle. He pulled aside the shade and looked; then he turned his back to the window and shuddered, closed his eyelids tightly, and shuddered again. He looked for his lake; there was none. He looked for the mountain; there was none. He looked for the forest; it too was gone. Black smoke poured in through the window. A strange odor filled the air. Where the lake had stood was a huge power plant. Where the mountain had stood was a monstrous fac- tory with great chimneys bellowing with smoke, lights blinking on and off, and whistles tooting madly. Where his tall forest had stood was now crowded with people. People, that was the reason Mr. Mouldy had shud- dered so violently. One person might not have mat- tered greatly. Mr. Mouldy might not have minded two or three. But now it seemed to him the land had sprouted human beings. Why there must have been at least a million. Everywhere he looked, he saw lean scrawny faces staring blankly at the factory. Just at that moment the whistle again shook the countryside. As if by some strange wish of the gods, the factory seemed to swallow them up. Now all remained quiet with the exception of a faint chugging sound coming from the factory. Mr. Mouldy leaned out of the window, calmly took hold of the sill, took a deep breath, with tear-stained eyes faced the direction of his former friend ' s habi- tat, and let loose a mighty yell. Edgar, oh Edgar, a-e you there? The silence made Mr. Mouldy feel very cold and clammy. Edgar, oh Edgar, are you there? Precisely at that moment, a tiny ray of sunlight crept through the haze and struck Mr. Mouldy square- ly in the face. Since Mr. Mouldy had not seen sunlight for so many years, the shock proved too great for his heart, and falling to the floor, he shriveled up like an old prune and died. Now there stands a tall chimney where Mr. Mouldy used to live. It is said that on clear moonlit nights, when everyone has left the factory and the last wisp of smoke has cleared away, that if you are very, very quiet, you can hear a faint voice calling: Edgar, oh Edgar, are you there? DECEMBER, 1946 FOOTBALL TROUBLE EMILE NOCA ' 47 Tom Brown and Jake Early reported at the ball park way ahead of the time schedule. Each of these boys was to try out for the fullback position on the Centerdale High School football team. Tom and Jake were the best of friends, but when it happened that both of these boys were trying for the same position on a football team, it was every man for himself. Although Tom was the heavier of the two boys, he didn ' t have the brains and running ability that Jake had. When Tom went through that line, however, no one could stop him. Coach Jim Branon tested his boys to see who was the fastest of the lot. The coach told the boys to line up on one side of the field and race across to the other. Jake was surprised when he saw that Tom was the second to run across the field. Although Jake came in first, he had had no idea that Tom could run so fast. Now it was going to be a stiffer fight between the two boys to see who would get the job as fullback. Coach Branon had a game with Watertown sched- uled for Saturday. On Thursday Coach Branon asked someone to volunteer to fill in as guard but neither Tom nor Jake volunteered. Both of these boys had their hearts set on playing fullback. Saturday brought a perfect football day. Everyone was eager. On that day from the opening whistle when the game started, Tom and Jake saw the game from the bench. After the game was over, the two boys were beg- ging Coach Branon to play. This time they didn ' t care what position they played, as long as they took part in the game. EXCERPTS FROM THE LIFE OF A BUTTERFLY BARBARA SHIPPEE ' 47 Left limb of the Old Pine Tree Tuesday, the third hour in the afternoon Dear Milkweed Blossom, Would you mind if I wrote to you? I am the Monarch butterfuly who fought the bee two hours ago. I have seen you from my house and I think you are very beautiful. I think you have the most beautiful black stripes of all the Tiger Swallowtails I have ever seen. I admit I am not so brightly colored as you, but Jack the Spider told me my wings are a most beautiful rust color. Please answer me by the next East Wind mail carrier. Yours truly, Rusty Monarch. P.S. I fought the bee just so you could see how strong I am. R. Monarch P. P.S. The next East Wind will be by on the next quarter hour. Left limb of the Old Pine Tree Tuesday, three-thirty in the afternoon Dear Milkweed Blossom, Do you mind if I call you Blossom? Would you think I was being too bold? I think your name is so lovely — you know the milkweed blossom is the stand- ard of my family. You are much sweeter than the flower you are named after. Would you mind meet- ing me down by the Nectar Shoppe at three-forty? We can have a pansy soda if you wish. Why not answer me by the new helicopter service the dragonfly boys have started? I understand it ' s much faster than the old method. I always thought the East Wind mail carrier stopped too much to gossip. Would you mind if I just wrote. Yours, Rusty Left limb of the Old Pine Tree Tuesday, three fifty-five in the afternoon Dear Blossom, It was sweet of you to forgive me, but I feel I must apologize again for scolding you for being a minute and a half late. (Even if you did fly through a window into a House, and even if the Big People all were late, did you ever stop to think that they live a million times longer than we do?) However, I apologize again and I am so glad that you forgive me for be- ing so mean to you. I think I will never eat a pansy soda or a clover sundae topped with honey again with- out thinking of you. How about meeting me at five minutes past four? Love, Rusty P.S. How do you like my new stationery? The frost twins colored it especially for me, and it ' s the brand new oak leaf variety that ' s just out. P. P.S. Bobbie Bumble just stopped in and offered to take this to you. He ' s coming right back so you can answer immediately and give the letter to him. It will be safe with him, for he is the most trust- worthy, sober fellow in the meadow. Rusty Left limb of the Old Pine Tree Tuesday, five minutes past four in the afternoon To Milkweed Blossom, I am enclosing the pink fluff that floated off your left back wing. I had treasured it. Please return all my letters. This is the end. I never was so shocked as when Bobbie told me he saw you with — of all things! — Inky Swallowtail. I never thought you ' d have anything to do with the black sheep of your family. It ' s a downright disgrace for anyone to go out with a Black Swallowtail, and to think that you. of all butterflies — It ' s too much for me to stand. I ' m leaving the country. I ' m going to the Bluegrass Meadow on the other side of the forest. Rusty Monarch P.S. Will you be kind enough to send me you sis- ter ' s address? I mean the one who lives in the Toad- stool Colony in the west corner of the Bluegrass Meadow. Thank you, R. Monarch GRANDSTAND PLAYERS PATRICIA BOEHM ' 47 What do you think you ' re doing, playing mar- bles? — Get up and fight! — Watch that man, he ' s going straight through! — If he had his eyes open, they wouldn ' t have gained yardage. Have you heard or made remarks like these? Did it ever occur to you that it takes time and practice to learn plays, and that each person on the football field has a job to do and is doing it to the best of his ability? If you, the person who is making such remarks, know so much about the game, why don ' t you play? Co to tiring practices and get bruised and knocked around. Or are you a person who talks more than he acts? Those boys on the field are in the game and not above the game. They can ' t see what you can from the side-lines. You, from the side-lines, can ' t feel the knocks, the dirt, and the sweat of hard playing. You only stand on the side-lines probably shouting 10 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Don ' t let them walk all over you; do something about it! When the team Joses a game, naturally it ' s all the team ' s fault. The team didn ' t play a good game, it was only amusing itself. The team wasn ' t so good in the first place. Ah! But a victory — that ' s different! Then the story goes like -this: We have a wonderful team. We played a good game. We knew they wouldn ' t beat us. If you can ' t get down on the field and play, en- courage the boys on the field. Stick with them through victory or defeat. Be proud of those boys who are willing to battle any foe, win or lose. WHAT ' S IN A NAME? CHRISTINE WALKER ' 47 Not so very long ago, I was reading something about a Japanese named Soo-Lon. I don ' t remember what or who he was, or what the article was about, but the name struck me as a poet ' s gift from Cod. There may not be many occasions when a word is needed to rhyme with moron, yet it ' s a comfort to know there is a name waiting to step in, in case of an emergency. To me, a name tells the whole charcter of a per- son. When the fellow wrote, The nicest boy I ever knew, Was Charles Agustus Fortescue. Charlie probably was the nicest boy he did know. Even something with horns couldn ' t be bad with a name like that! Just suppose it had been Sumner Oughtumbottom Squirm. The poet would then have had no choice but to write: The most ungrateful little worm, Was Sumner Oughtumbottom Squirm. In history, Charles Dawes had as much to do with warning the minute men that the British were com- ing as did Paul Revere, yet, because Dawes didn ' t rhyme with hear Paul Revere walked, or rather rode, away with all the credit. I ' ll grant you Long- fellow probably tried to get Dawes to ride a flying stead over the countryside, and got as far as, Listen my children and all you in-laws, To the wonderful ride of Charlie Dawes. At that point Longfellow probably gave up and threw the remains into the waste basket. Now just suppose Old Black Joe ' s mammie hadn ' t been so religious and had named him Spike instead of Joseph. Can ' t you just hear us in glee club singing: I hear the gentle voices Yelping, ' Hi Ya! Spike ' ! Another character whose destiny was influenced by the sound of her name was Little Bo Peep, who, you will recall, lost her sheep and didn ' t know where to find them, but she left them alone and they came home, dragging their tails behind them. Now, I ask you, where else is a sheep going to have its tail but behind it? If her name had been Sue Hows, we then would have discovered, Little Sue Hows Lost her cows, And looked but Couldn ' t find them. She left them alone And they came home, With butcher and cleaver Behind them. It ' s wonderful to think of how so many people ' s lives have been built up, and yet very sad to think of the more unfortunate forgotten ones, just because of names. Yet people go on quoting Shakespeare ' s question, What ' s in a name? THE DISCOVERY NATALIE HAZELTON ' 47 Silently, a mysterious figure crept down the corri- dor toward the chemistry lab, holding a flashlight to guide his way down the darkened passage. Climbing through the transom, he fell to the floor with a thud. Quickly he ran to the window, signaling three times with the beam of his flashlight, then waited for an answering hoot, similar to that of an owl. He rummaged through the desk of his chemistry teacher, growing more and more anxious as his search progressed. With a yell of despair, he ran to the window and quickly climbed down the awaiting lad- der. Two bent figures walked slowly- down the cam- pus at two A. M. Discouragement and misery showed in every step. The next morning, the sun shone dimly on the same two figures trudging to chemistry class. The door of the lab stood wide open, a mouth waiting to receive the victims into its jaws. Hurriedly, the two ran to their desks as if they wished to hasten the moment of impending doom. Quietly, they awaited their sentence. The chemistry teacher stood before the class, an evil smile displaying his gleaming teeth. I have an announcement, he stated. Owing to a slight mistake, the chemistry test is postponed for an in- definite period of time. His evil smile changed into a friendly grin, the sun beamed encouragingly on two happy figures, and chemistry was a wonderful subject. THE NEW CIVILIZATION ELINOR OSHRY ' 47 A man stood on a summit and looked down And saw beneath him all the little farms The farms belonged to the people The people belonged to the town. Here was a Shangri-La of a modern world Hidden in the rolling hills and valleys of a summer countryside Serene in the warmth of the little people No hurry or bustle among these No man-made monsters to hold the people servile No factory where men pend their lives in uniformity Just an all-pervading tranquility Reaching the farthest nook of the smallest farm Where all the tillers of the soil live in harmony. This is what the man saw as he stood On the summit and looked down He sighed and returned to the waiting car And sped back to the noise and the chaos Back to the man-made machines of a modern world. CHRISTMAS ELLEN HOCAN ' 47 Wreaths, a creche, candles, gifts, vacation, greet- ings, and so we know it is Christmas. Here in New England Christmas needs snow. However beautiful tropical countries may be, ice, frosty air, and crunchy snow form a part of the ideal New England Chirst- mas. It is possible, however, that not even one stray flake drifts about in the December air. Our memory recalls many Christmas scenes. Wreaths on doorways are barely visible through a blanket of snow-flakes. From windows bits of Christ- mas carol music float over moon lit crusts. Creetings DECEMBER, 1946 1 1 scrawled in music say Merry Christmas against sparkling icicles. Santa in hi s deer-drawn sleigh slides over snow-covered house tops. Outside of windows, all lighted with Christmas spirit, snow sifts softly, silently, upon little towns on Christmas Eve. The community Christmas tree twinkles merrily in the center of town, where it proudly exhibits its gay ornaments, laughing lights, and glittering tinsel. Young chiildren stand around the tree singing Christ- mas carols, as the snow silently falls. All our memories are ruined if, when Christmas rolls around, the brown hard ground is visible. With- out snow everyone knows that Santa cannot travel, and imagine Christmas without Santa! SWAMP MAPLE KATHLEEN BROUSSEAU ' 47 The swamp has been notified by some seasonal mes- senger that Autumn has arrived. Like a torch held up amidst the withered brown hummocks of swamp grass, bristly denizens of still dark pools in which their feet are dipped, is the fiery head of the swamp maple. Seeming to draw, in one final effort, all the ecstacy of summer from the lifeless vegetation into herself, her own green leaves already bathed in crimson lifeblood flowing from her frost-pricked veins, the swamp offers one last blazing tribute to Vulcan. THE VOYAGE OF A MODERN ODYSSEUS JORDAN ZACK ' 50 Leaving England at the close of the war which had been caused when the Statue of Liberty eloped with John Bull and fled to Britain, Odysseus with his army began the long voyage home. Odysseus had no desire to fight but had taken an oath when he was courting the Statue of Liberty that he would avenge her cause if necessary. The first few days Odysseus had good voyage. When he was at sea a week, his engine broke down. This was probably caused when a shell exploded in the engine room of his destroyer. The damage could not be repaired; however, a substitute part was fitted. The ship was burning fuel too rapidly. Before it was realized the supply was exhausted. For days they floated around. Drinking water and food ran out. The men were ready to mutiny when land was sighted. Just as preparations were being made to land, another ship saw Odysseus ' s troubles and gave him the part to fix the engine and a supply of fuel. Odysseus then landed at a strange island. He found it plentiful with livestock. He and his men loaded the ship with it. Later they explored the island. They found a cave and entered it. Suddenly a huge shadow rose in front of them. There was a gigantic monster behind them. The monster had one eye in the middle of its head. When Odysseus tried to talk to the Cyclops, he took two men and bashed them against the rocks. However, Odysseus was armed with a rifle. He feared the Cyclop ' s brain might not be in the proper place. Odysseus had but one alter- native. He drew a bead and fired a bullet into the Cyclops ' s eye and blinded him. Odysseus and his men made a break for the ship only to be pursued by more of the Cyclops.- This was soon remedied by the men on the ship who killed the Cyclops with machine guns. The remainder fled in terror. For the next few days there was clear sailing. One day, however, it grew terribly cold. Odysseus couldn ' t understand it. The season wasn ' t late enough for it to be that cold in the temperate zone. Suddenly Odysseus realized he was in the arctic zone. His com- pass had been off. Soon there was yelling, running, confusion, and a crash! The destroyer had hit an iceberg. Reverse engines! was the command, but it was of no use. The ship was in an ice sheet. Many men froze to death before the winter was over. One day about four months later a hunting party set out for food. When they were a few miles away, the ice sheet began to break up. The men were cut off from the ship and had to be left to perish. By the time the ship was free, at least what was left of it, since the bow was bashed from the iceberg and the bottom was creased by the ice sheet, there was left but a skeleton crew. Odysseus, realizing his danger, tried to keep close to shore, but fate was against him. He was over- taken by a storm. With his wrecked ship and small crew it was impossible to fight the elements. The damages began to take effect and the ship began to sink. Odysseus shouted, Abandon ship. Ten men survived the sinking. After a period of eight days, Odysseus was the only one alive. Al- though equipped with life preservers, others died from starvation and fatigue. Many in desperation drank sea water. Odysseus was the only one to have the grit, the determination, the endurance to pull through. Fortunately Odysseus drifted into a shipping lane and was picked up by a Brazil bound freighter. Odysseus had been at the door of Hades but had had the strength to pull through. After being hospitalized in Brazil, Odysseus was flown to America where searching parties had given him up as lost long ago. THE GAME ALINE CUILLEMETTE ' 47 Kit was in the locker-room, with all the other members of the Field Hockey Team. The last game of the season was to be played this afternoon and the team hadn ' t won one game so far. As Kit dressed, she began to wonder if she could play this afternoon. Kit had never felt this way before, why should she now! Kit put the thought of failure again out of her mind and began to visualize victory for the team. The coach blew a whistle, and told the girls to get on the field. Terror struck at Kit ' s heart. Perhaps he could have a substitute play in her place, she thought No, that wouldn ' t be right. Here she was standing, waiting for the signal, her hands clammy, perspiration seeping through the pores of her face. She couldn ' t stand it. There was still time to run. She would — too late. The whistle blew. Panic disappeared as Kit started down the field. EIGHTEEN ELINOR H. OSHRY ' 47 Today, thought Sidney as he jauntily adjusted his red polka-dotted bowtie, I am a man. This long-awaited day had come at last, and with it had come the strong sense of aggressiveness and domina- tion which always accompanies one ' s eighteenth birthday. Today would be different. No more pam- pering, no more scolding, just an all-pervading re- spect would be his. Yes, this day marked the real beginning of Sidney ' s life. While he walked up the granite steps of Jeffer- son High, he felt a quickening pulsation within him. He stole glances to the left and right of him to see how the rest of the school was admiring him. No 12 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY one seemed to be paying much attention; but, Sidney consoled himself, they would later on in the day after they had realized the change. As usual Sidney ' s first period of the day was French. Sidney firmly bel-ieved that his inability to master anything but the easiest French grammar was due to his French teacher. Miss Hathaway was a pretty little thing, and it must be said that half the boys were a little in love with her. On other days Sidney had been just a little humble before this pretty pedagogue, but now he expected Miss Hathaway to be a little deferential toward him. She wasn ' t. Anyway, thought Sidney when he strolled into second period English, I ' ve done by English home- work, so I ought to make an impression. He glanced at Miss Dougherty. She seemed completely absorbed in her correcting. About ten minutes later he dis- tinctly heard this same Miss Dougherty ask the class a question. Usually he would have slunk down in his seat to hide behind Jessie, the smart girl in front of him. Of course sometimes he used a different technique, such as looking alertly out of the window as if some extraordinary happening was absorbing his interest. Today he would do neither. Straightening his shoulders, he raised his hand. Yes, Sidney, boomed from Miss Dougherty. He i ed to stand up, but his knees, for some inexplicable reason, were out of commission. The question and answer were a thing of the past. All he knew was that Miss Dougherty was waiting, the classroom was waiting. He shook miserably and then sat down. Sidney, he heard a rumbling voice caution, if you don ' t apply yourself a little better than you ' ve been doing. I ' m afraid you won ' t pass. Sidney didn ' t comprehend a word of it. He was mourning his shattered dreams. Today hadn ' t been different. It was the same as all the rest had been. He was still a boy, a child, a nobody. Yet Sidney couldn ' t give up. There still was Joyce. Joyce was Sidney ' s girl — the only difficulty being that no one knew it but Sidney. Yesterday Sidney had confided to Joyce, unconcernedly of course, that today would be his eighteenth birthday. If she would just notice him today, — just give some indica- tion that she was aware of his existence. He tried to talk to her in the study hall How could a girl be so coldly polite! Why she treated him as if he were only seventeen! His last hope of recognition had vanished. Dejectedly he gathered up his books and left the building. He was so absorbed in his melancholy that he didn ' t notice a small red- head scurrying toward him. Sidney, the girl said, hesitatingly, waveringly, I — I ' ve brought you a lit- tle present. I hope you like it. Sidney raised his head. Why it was Sally, a rather cute little kid whom he hadn ' t paid much attention to. He opened the package slowly, fumbling with the wrappings. Sally was watching him expectantly. It was the most masculine thing I could think of, she said. Sidney opened the box. There in all its polished glory sat a shaving set. Sidney squared his shoulders, a little embarrassed. So he hadn ' t been wrong! He was a new person! His new life was iust beginning. He smiled to himself as he took Sally ' s arm and walked down the street. THE HUNTERS AND THE MOOSE RONALD A. CIRARD ' 47 J. P. Arnold aimed his rifle at the lone moose drinking from the spring in the dark Vienna woods. He was thinking already how fine the head would look hanging over his fire place in his lodge at Cannes, and what a wild story he would have to tell his Am- erican and French friends of the difficult time he had in tracking down the moose. He fired one shot. By a strange coincidence two shots echoed simultaneously throughout the woods. Oh come now, he said to himself, I must be imagining things. After all I fired only one shot, and I ' m the only one here. However, as he ran toward his prey, he heard twigs breaking in the opposite di- rection and saw a thin, little old man dressed poorly with an ancient rifle at his side also running toward the dead moose. Cude Tag, said J. P. Cude Tag, replied the old Viennese. You are an American? Yes, said J. P. Look at the fine moose I have killed, said the old man in a strongly accented English. My family will eat good for several weeks now. Sorry, old chap, said J. P., you are mistaken. It is I that killed the moose. I will not eat it but I will hang its head in my den. So sorry to disappoint you, Mein Herr, replied the old man, but if you will look on the left side of the moose ' s neck, you will see a bullet hole from my gun, and I was standing on the left side of it. Yes, countered J. P., but if you will look at its neck on the right side, you will see the hole from my bullet. Well, can ' t we come to an agreement, asked the old man, each take a share? No, said J. P., I want all or nothing. We shall see, said the old man, I have a game of chess in my pack which I was taking to my son who lives near here. We will play one game of chess and the winner shall take the moose. Splendid, said J. P., who spent most of his time playing chess at the lodge and knew it well. So they cleared snow and debris off a patch of land and sat down to play. They were both remarkable players so the game lasted on and on. Soon nightfall came and they built a fire to see and keep warm by. The cold wind and light flurry of snow made cir- cumstances rather uncomfortable. By morning the two great hunters were sneezing freely and moving the chessmen very slowly, with cold, blue hands. The game looked as though it would continue for another twelve hours. Finally J. P. said, This will go on forever. Can ' t we come to an agreement without playing this in- fernal game any longer? What do you want the moose for? To eat, replied the old man. What do you want it for? To hang its head in my den, said ). P. Well, said the old man, I cannot eat the head, and you cannot hang the whole body so let ' s cut the head off, and you take it. I ' ll take the body. Fine, replied J. P., I wouldn ' t have dragged the whole body back anyway. And I. said the old man, wouldn ' t have taken the head back with me, for it is too heavy and I have no use for it. ' TWAS AN OLD FASHIONED MODEL RUTH HEFNER ' 47 The Lincoln Zephyrs that zoom along the well paved highways of today and the Fords of 1900 had at least one feature in common — four wheels. Aside from this striking similarity, I notice no other. Preparing for an outing, Grandfather, after several arduous turns at the crank, entered his car via steps which resembled a ladder. Comfortably seating him- self, Grandfather was ready to start — or so he thought. Finally, after much coaxing and coddling, it moved — not at ten or twelve, but at the amazing, unparal- leled speed of fifteen miles an hour! While riding DECEMBER, 1946 13 along engulfed in a smoky mist, Grandfather resem- bled a cross between a Sleepy Hollow ghost and something P. T. Barnum had concocted. Sunday was the customary day for a family cruise. Grandmother wore a long linen coat and hat covered with shrouds of veiling. Grandfather looked equally debonair with his locomotive cap and aviation goggles. Since cars of this era lacked mufflers, as the family whisked by, it attracted more than its share of at- tention. If any animal had the audacity to cross the road, Grandfather warned him of the oncoming dan- ger by reaching out 1 1 do mean out) and sounding the horn, the tone of which was loud enough to ruin any nervous system. As long as the sun shone the party was happy but when it disappeared, their spirits took immediate alarm. The reason you see, was lack of top. There was no protection against the elements, and an en- counter with rain proved disastrous to the Ford and its occupants. If and when the Ford reached home, Grandmother could be heard to remark how thrilling the ride had been. Perhaps I ' m pessimistic, but I ' m inclined to disagree with her completely. WITH REGULAR BACON AND EGGS ROGER WOODBURY ' 47 Yes, Sir, we have got to get you into training, Harry. Now a hike some morning about five o ' clock with regular bacon and eggs cooked over an open fire will just about do it. It will put you into fine shape. Really, dad, said seven year old Harry looking up from the funnies. Why of course, said Dad, seeing that you ' re six years old and in the second grade, you have to get ready to play football haven ' t you? Harry had heard most of this before and usually didn ' t pay much attention until tonight when his wise old dad said, Five o ' clock some morning, bacon and eggs and cooked on an open fire. At that he began to think. Just like hunters! Five o ' clock? If we have an open fire we have got to carry our food in packs like regular explorers. Then a vision seemed to creep in and he saw himself dressed in a big checked shirt and with the calmness of one familiar with the trail sauntering along in complete confidence. Many days later Harry ' s impatience began to grow, for Pop seemed to have forgotten. Every day just before supper when his busy life of eating, sleeping, going to school, and playing seemed to slow down, he thought of the long neglected hike. On Saturday evening almost as soon as supper was finished, Harry thought a minute and summoning up his courage, (it did take courage) he asked in a small voice, Did your forget the hike, Dad? Why yes, my boy, I did and that ' s pretty serious, too. I ' m glad you reminded me, said Pop in a quick recovery. We certainly have got to get started right away. After important preparations (for Pop says that half of the success of a good expedition depends on the supplies) Harry retired and slept soundly. Next morning, five o ' clock found Harry wide awake. In fact he was more wide awake than some days at noon. Soon he heard the alarm clock go off and then a stir in the next room. The hike would soon be under way. The next few hours must have seemed to be an eternity of heaven. Brimming with confidence, he assumed the lead immediately. With his mighty broom stick walking staff he led the way, striking for- ward unafraid into the deep, black, and unknown depths of the forest just across the street in search of a place to cook their food. Steadily onward they pushed until, although of greater stature, the bigger one asked to rest. Forced to call a halt, Harry decided that a good place where some refreshment might be obtained would be on the shore of the raging stream known as Little Chief Running Brook. Here they rested for a short time. Soon the party started again, this time pressing onward in search of a place to cook their food. By now they had come a long way and were hungry. Harry, of course, found a well sheltered place where someone else had already built a small firepace. Here it was that the much fabled outdoor fire produced the most delicious Bacon and Eggs ever tasted. Harry didn ' t know that food could be so good, and every bite seemed to give him redoubled strength. Why not have a second helping, he thought and without further delay had one, but it didn ' t taste the same. He thought it might be the fire; bu when he leaned over to stir it up, he realized that it was the fireplace, for it was the one in his back yard. In school the teacher commended him for being so quiet; and at recess when the boys yelled to him, he didn ' t hear. At noon he wasn ' t very hungry either, although he ate his dinner. Some people said he even looked forlorn, but I ' m sure he wasn ' t because on that day — although only for a few hours — he had become Harry, The Fearless Forester. STUB FOOT ALFREDA CARPICK ' 47 The quiet of the night was broken by the pitter pat of the rain drops steadily beating on the win- dow pane. Johnny turned and listened for a moment, sighed sleepily, and once more began dreaming of Stub Foot. Early tomorrow he, and his faithful dog, Sport, would be out trying once again to outwit the sly red fox who had roamed the hills at ease for three years. Yes, when Stub Foot was a pup, he had lost his paw in a trap set by a fox wise trapper. Ever since then his knowledge of man-made pit falls had increased so that now he traveled the woods like a ghost and had become a legend throughout the country side. Morning found the rain over and a white frost covering the fields as Johnny and Sport set out on another exciting adventure. Upon crossing the old pasture, Sport disappeared. He well understood the job he had before him. Also he knew the many tricks that Stub Foot had used time and time again successfully. Suddenly the clear of the morning was broken by Sport ' s deep barking. Once again, he was on the trail of old Stub Foot. The blood in Johnny ' s veins chilled as the barking died away. Had Stub Foot led Sport away on a merry chase? Was he going to out- wit Sport again? Johnny waited patiently until Sport ' s barking slow- ly became audible once more. Now Johnny thrilled to catch the bay of Sport ' s voice as it became louder and louder. He stood on guard by the old bar way Stub Foot was known to use occasionally. Johnny patted his trusty old double-barrel shot- gun and smiled to himself a smile of reassurance that old Stub Foot was finally going to give him the shot he had waited for so many mornings. While the barking grew louder, Johnny could hear his heart thumping. A twig crashed! Johnny turned and there was his dream — Stub Foot. Quickly he raised his gun, then bang! Stub Foot leaped, but in vain. After a few steps he dropped. Sport appeared. He looked up at Johnny. Johnny understood that he was saying, So we finally got him. With Stub Foot slung across his back, Johnny and Sport headed for home happy — maybe — , for as they quietly made their way home, neither Johnny nor Sport had his mind on the prize. They walked with memories of the happy days when they had tried to outwit Stub Foot. Those days would never come back. 14 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Gambrel Roof — Fitch House, from Willimantic, Conn. — Old Sturbridge Village. REVIEWS RECORDS If you are fond of mellow piano playing, you couldn ' t find a better selection than is assembled in the Decca album Count Basie at the Piano. Basie ' s style, unlike other boogie artists who ride the piano and hammer out the rhythm, is as soft as a concert pianist ' s. In the album you will find Pinetops Boogie Woogie, Oh Red, Little Red Wagon, and a host of others, ten sides complete. So for some really riff music, ride on down with the Count, and his unex- celled styling of good hot boogie. — Fred Sibley Decca offers an album of three ten inch records containing the rhythmic music of Wilmouth Houdini, the Calypso king. Calypso music has its origin in the hysterical chants of West Indian negro slaves. Calypso as defined by an authority is a strong, rhythmic soul searching melody, with a definite tinge of the weird throbbing pulsation of the African jungle. The extemporaneous songs in this album bear such titles as Monkey Swing, Hot Dogs Made Their Names, He Had it Coming, and many others with the same type of humorous titles and unusual music. — Edmond Gil Ion An old favorite with double time, twisted lyrics is Blue Sk ies by johnny Long, currently heard on all swing programs and jukebox serenades. This ever popular number is sung by the chorus in a fresh ver- sion which leaves you begging for more. Switch sides and find Shanty in Old Shanty Town done in the same Johnny Long style. If you have no enthusiasm for this rapid, tongue twisting type of vocadence, listen to Blue Skies and it is guaranteed you will find your taste changing. Although Glenn Miller has been listed as dead for the past three years, his old records are still treasured. If you can get within hearing distance of his three serenades, Moonlight Serenade, Sunrise Serenade, and Serenade in Blue, consider yourself lucky, because they are excellent examples of the smooth, famous Miller music which, in those dim distant pre-war days, was heard in every city and town in the United States. Rightly, appreciation should be shown whenever any Glenn Miller record is played since these records are everlasting in popular appeal. One of Les Brown ' s best recordings ever released is Sentimental journey, undoubtedly the most inspired arrangement of a smooth number. On the other side of this is Twilight Time, which is a very good com- panion. Together, these songs combine to make an excellent record well worth buying, listening to or dancing to, at home or at your favorite teen hangout. Carmen Cavallero on a Decca platter sets Warsaw Concerto to dance time with A Love Like This as its coupling. The Warsaw Concerto is taken at a bright easy tempo for smooth dancing, while A Love Like This is somewhat slower. Gloria Foster does the vocal on this, although Cavallero ' s piano is what makes the record tops. Perry Como gets better and better on every record. Surrender on a Victor record is better than More Th an You Know, but both are super for a good collection of vocal records. Russ Case should take a deep bow for his orchestral arrangements to back Como ' s clear and steady voice. Hoagy Carmichal ' s unconquerable Stardust is at its best on Artie Shaw ' s recording of it. Artie ' s clarinet, sweet and mellow, makes the record superb for danc- ing. Stardust is paired with Temptation, an all-time favorite. Both sides are terrific but Stardust takes honors for being the better. — Regina Burgess BOOK REVIEWS SPOONHANDLE Spoonhandle, by Ruth Moore, is a delightful novel about Maine, and is crammed with salty dialogue and salty characters. Entertaining enough to spend a Sunday afternoon with, Spoonhandle is romantic and regional. WHO THREW THAT COCOANUT! Who Threw That Cocoanut!, by )erry Colona, is a hilarious report of an overseas tour through the South Pacific. With Bob Hope ' s right hand man writing it, the book would have to be hysterical. TRY AND STOP ME Try and Stop Me, by Benneth Cerf, is the Joe Miller Joke Book of the Literary Set. It contains many tid- bits, and is very amusing and excellent reading just for fun. — Regina Burgess TRISTRAM Tristram, by Edwin R. Robinson, a narrative poem, takes place in the days of King Arthur ' s Round Table. The love of Tristram, a knight of King Arthur, for Isolt, his decision between love and honor — love win- ning — results in an entertaining story for all interest- ed in romance, tragedy, and the codes of knighthood. — Joan Zitka DECEMBER, 1946 THE POCKET BOOK OF OCDEN NASH This utterly enjoyable nonsensical poetry will thrill the reader to gales of well-merited laughter. It is good for reaxation. — William Coderre WEECEE ' S NAKED CITY Naked City is a highly dramatic photographic es- say picturing the life of New Yorkers. It portrays the emotional incidents which occur daily ranging from tragic murders, fires, and brawls, to rowdy revelry enjoyed in the famous Bowery. Weegee ' s motive is not merely to present, by means of his intense human interest photographs, an im- pression of New York City, but also to reform such pitiful conditions as the illustration showing a family of nine sleeping on a tiny fire escape. Weegee was one of the featured speakers at the Boston Book Fair this Fall. — Edmund Cillon ANIMAL FARM Animal Farm by George Orwell is a satire on the Russian Revolution and the resulting form of govern- ment set up after the demise of the czars. In the novel, all the domestic animals of Manor Farm band together, overthrow the supposedly des- potic Jones, the owner of the farm, and establish an all animals are equal reign. Because of the successive advances and declines of the political and social fortunes of the various ani- mal factions, the maxim is changed eventually to read, all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. The pigs, surprisingly enough, emerge as the animals who are more equal than others, and soon they assume for themselves a great many privileges which are denied the other ani- mals. Animal Farm (the name of the farm, of course, had to be changed from the terminology used by human beings to something more appropriate to animals) tries to be self-sufficient but finds it cannot subsist without seeking succor from outside sources, namely the neighboring farms and human beings living in town. A very strict law on the Farm was that no animal should use anything which had been in Jones ' house at the time of his departure. When, however, the pigs realized it was expedient and enjoyable for them to use Jones ' house, and sleep in his bed, and drink his whiskey, they quickly rescinded the laws as they applied to them. George Orwell creates interest in his book by using a subject which is on the lips of every American citi- zen, socialism in Russia, and he masquerades it so skillfully under the guise of a farce that it may seem like a frivolous book until one discovers the hidden meaning in it. Orwell has written this book in a style which is thoroughly interesting, enjoyable, and entertaining. He has satirized Russian history from their Revolution on, and yet he has not carried his satire to the ex- treme that it be a malicious type of satire. It seems more that he wrote it in a spirit of humor than in a spirit of deprecation. — Robert Langevin LE SPECTRE DE LA ROSE JANE HOWARTH ' 47 Le Spectre De La Rose shares, with several other ballets such as Les Sylphides, a very high and unique place in the history of ballet. It has a very simple story, for which the inspiration was a poem by Theo- phile Gautier. To see this ballet is something almost anyone could enjoy. The scene is a simply-furnished but very prettily decorated bedroom. A young girl, who has arrived home very tired after her first ball, enters. She sits in a chair to review the pleasures of the delightful eve- ning and falls asleep. She dreams that a rose, which she carries in her hand as a souvenir of the ball, comes to life. They dance together in a series of leaps and turns. The handsome prince, once a rose, kisses her and then leaps suddenly out of the window. The girl awake ns, realizes that it was only a dream, and crushes the beautiful red rose to her lips. The leaps in this ballet are spectacular. At the Boston Opera House last year, Andre Eglevsky had the male lead. Everyone in the audience had been quite relaxed until the moment when Eglevsky made the grand leap into the bedroom. Then the whole Opera House shook as if there had been a big clap of thunder. One must conclude that this acclaim was not only for the dancer they had just seen, but also for the past glories of the ballet. LITERATURE Continued from Page 13 MY HALLOWE ' EN PARTY JEAN SIMONDS ' 47 Charles, Charles, my one and only! What a super, scrumptious, just swoony dream boy! Is he interested in me? Life ! ! ! No ! ! ! My dear friend Char- lotte Lawson is the apple of his eye. Everything was set just so and looked absolutely beautiful. The trimmings of black and orange were the most elaborate in the entire world. And my Little Bo Peep costume was neatly pressed and looked ever so darling. It certainly ought to after the long hours I ' d spent at the sewing machine and ironing board. Just as the guests began to arrive, I skipped out the back door and dashed around the block. Before me was a group of my friends in costume headed for my home. I joined them without anyone knowing who I was — that is no one except Charles. Of course he wasn ' t positive. He took my hand in his and whis- pered how very sweet I looked and how much he wished he were a little lamb that I might care for him. Then to my horror I realized that Charles thought I was Charlotte. Of course, hadn ' t I come from the direction of her home? Oh what was I to do ! ! ! Do ? ? ? Why of course, play along . . . I will always remember the wonderful time I spent at my own Hallowe ' en party. Charles never left my side for a moment. I had every dance and was the belle of the party. He never once suspected I wasn ' t Charlotte. Of course there were a few close calls, such as the time he tried to kiss me in the pantry and also when he commented on the show we ' d seen the preceding night. Oh No ! ! Oh Yes ! ! As all good things must come to an end, my time came too. All the guests were to unmask. Charles reached for my plastic surgery. He stared — What the — But — How come — , then Charlotte — I mean — Well — then a deep sigh — Golly we ' ve had fun tonight, Marcy. Yes, dear reader, I ' m Marcy. Gee, life ' s wonder- ful! Well — I have to run now — I ' ve a date wtih Charles. 16 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Pump on the Common. — Old Sturbridge Village. SPORTS FOOTBALL SQUAD NAME POSITION CLASS Jchn Moriarty, Capt QB 1947 John Sotir LHB 1947 Harry Boissoneault FB 1947 Nicholas Perikli G 1947 Lionel Clement LE 1947 George Egan LT 1947 George Brousseau G 1947 Forrest Austin RE 1947 Richard Ciesla LT 1947 Achilleas Kollios RT 1947 Lee Benoit RT 1948 Richard Sullivan RE 1948 George Metras LG 1948 Edward Voloka RHB 1948 John Sobieski HB 1948 Joseph Taraskiewicz RE 1948 Lloyd Thibeault C 1948 Edward McQuade RG 1948 Armand Bastien RHB 1949 Louis Theodoss FB 1949 Henry Bushe T 1949 Gilbert Binnette RHB 1949 Richard St. Martin G 1949 Philias Caron, Jr. LHB 1949 George Rutcho C 1949 Ian Soutar B 1949 Doland Lavallee B 1949 James Brackett OB 1949 Robert Lafleche E 1949 George Perikli E 1950 Leonard McDonald RE 1950 Ira Brackett B 1950 William Martin E 1950 WELLS — PALMER — 6 Wells journeyed to Palmer for our first clash of the season, on October 5. There were two fac- tors against us; namely, the heat and our inexperience. Captain Hank Moriarty received the kickoff and pile-drived up to the 20. We immediately started a bone-crushing drive, with George Brousseau and Nick Perikli gouging the Palmer line to bits. Unfor- tunately, it was stopped when Palmer recovered a Wells fumble. The battle see-sawed back and forth, with both teams almost scoring, until the third quarter when Palmer ran a kick back to our 12 yard stripe. They went over on a pass and a rush. On receiving the next kickoff, our determined war- riors started chewing the Palmer line to pieces. We marched from our own 1 5 yard line, to the Palmer 3 yard stripe. Again Lady Luck forgot us, for Palmer intercepted an over-the-line pass. This action gave the bail back to our opponents. We recovered the ball in the last seconds of the game, but it was too late, for the game ended before we could run a single play. Although we did not win, we did prove that we could outfight and outplay more experienced oppon- ents that outweighed us. WELLS — PUTNAM — 26 On Columbus Day, playing under murky skies, the Crimson and Gray of Wells went down in ignoble defeat. To call the Putnam eleven a powerful grid juggernaut would be a misstatement. It should have been a bitterly contested battle, but instead, it was a disgraceful rout. The squad flaunting the colors of Mary E. Wells came apart after Putnam ' s first score. Although there was fight in our club, it could not function to- gether in the fray. WELLS— 6 ASSUMPTION— 7 Wells opened this game with a slashing offensive drive down to Assumption ' s 20 yard marker. Here we were stopped by a costly fumble. The inspired Wells squad was not to be halted, however. After forcing Assumption to kick, we marched right back into scoring territory. A well- pitched pass from Hank Pay Moriarty to Louis Theo- doss put us on the Assumption 5 yard marker. On the next play, Bastien drove through for the first score of the year. A costly fumble by Wells, with only 4 minutes to go, set up Assumption for their scoring chance. Using a spread formation, they went over for a score, and the point was made using the same formation. The loss was heartbreaking, as is often the case in sports, but Wells played a good game. WELLS — 6 MILBURY— 6 Despite the loss of four of the key men in the var- sity, Wells came within inches of winning this game. John Sobieski and Phil Caron, who filled in for the regular backfield, teamed up well with Harry Bois- soneault and Hank Moriarity to carry on passing and running attacks. A pass interception by Harry Boissoneault, followed by a 30 yard run in the first period gave Wells its score. Wells dominated the play throughout the rest of the game and held the lead until late in the last period. Then Millbury, in a desperate attempt, took DECEMBER, 1946 17 U to the air and passed its way down the field to a score, making it a tie ball game. The second team line proved themselves worthy replacements, especially Henry Bushe, Achillas Kol- lios, Richard Ciesla, and George Perikli. WELLS — 12 NORTHBRIDCE — 26 Wells received the kickoff and proceeded to march eighty yards for the first score. The team, working in harmony with Bastien and John Sotir alternating ball carriers, brought the ball to the Nothbridge four yard line. There Bastien plunged over for the first score. The mighty eleven from Northbridge then took the game into its hands. It scored four times on a stubborn but bewildered Wells team. In the second half the Crimson and Cray again came into its own. Starting on its own forty yard line, Wells powered down the field for another touch- down, this time by Louis Theodoss. For the rest of the half Wells outplayed Northbridge completely, holding it scoreless. WELLS— 7 NORTH — 26 A hard running North High eleven of Worcester proved itself capable of scoring over the Crimson and Cray. Wells drove down the field from the kickoff to score first. Paralleling the Northbridge first score, Sotir and Bastien racked up first downs at will. Sotir, a hard runner, drove through to score. North then stiffened and held Wells scoreless the rest of the day. The Bobcats combined a hard run- ning and passing attack with Andy DeOlio as the out- standing threat. WELLS — 7 SHREWSBURY — 21 The Crimson and Cray travelled to Shrewsbury to play the Colonials in their backyard. Shrewsbury opened the game with an eighty yard touchdown march. Unable to get started, Wells left the field at the half with the count 14 to against them. The second half found the Wells gridders fighting for a win. .A brilliant running attack by Bastien and Louis Theodoss carried Wells seventy yards for a score from the ten yard line on a reverse play. The march down the field was marked by brilliant reversing of his field by Bastien. The fighting Wells eleven continued to play deep in the Colonial territory but was unable to push across a tying score. Later in the final period Shrewsbury connected with a sixty yard pass to clinch the game. Moriarity, acting as safety man, more than once stopped Dean, Shrewsbury ' s star, from scoring additional touchdowns, while Bastien actually outplayed Dean. WELLS — BARTLETT — 19 On a bright Thanksgiving morning, the determined Crimson and Cray squad left for Webster greatly in- spired by Coach McMahon ' s assertation of the im- portance of the game to our community, school, and ourselves. However, the Wells High Eleven were forced to bow in defeat to their traditional foe, the Green and White. Despite moments of outstanding playing by members of the team, their vaunted power failed to explode. The Green and White from Bartlett were sparked to three touchdowns by their lightweight back, Louis Montville. Nick Perikli, playing a bang up game for the Crim- son and Cray, was Wells ' outstanding player along with Hank Moriarty. ' Armand Bastien played superb ball in the backfield as his shifty running made him a constant threat. johnny Sotir, despite an injured knee, was a pillar of defense in the secondary. Harry Boissoneault and Louie Theodoss never got a chance to get loose for the line couldn ' t pierce the Bartlett forward wall. Nelly Clement and Forrest Austin played stellar games at ends. Joe Taraskiewicz came into his own and blocked a conversion point. Big Lee Benoit, George Rutcho, and Lloyd Thibeault all did their best. Henry Bushe did well in filling in for George Egan. John Sobieski also proved his prowess at quarterback during thrilling moments of the game. Although whipped by the Green and White, the Crimson and Cray fought all through the game as they have done through the season, handicapped through illness or injuries to such players as Harry Boissoneault, John Sotir, Hank Moriarty, Lloyd Thi- beault, George Brousseau, Lionel Clement, and for the Bartlett game, George Egan. They swallowed the pill of bitter defeat like all good sportsmen do, so we say goodbye to another team, and another football season. WEIL BARBECUE BARTLETT! This is Mr. Anthony I. Werner ' s 19th Annual Thanksgiving Poem All Wells folk take warning, We ' re off Thursday morning With cheering and horning And all sorts of noise; To Webster we ' re going, Though cold winds are blowing And it may be snowing, To urge on our boys! By the side of the lake With a name like a snake That old village will shake To its center; The proud Green and White Will be palsied with fright At the ominous sight As we enter. Oh, we ' re happy to say That the late O P A For the Crimson and Cray Took off ceilings; What a boost to our score — To the sky it will soar As our foe hits the floor Of sad feelings! Now beefsteaks are in again, Frankforts we skin again, But, Mr. Finnegan, We ' re cooking your COAT A fire built of goal posts two Brought home by Welis fans true Makes a fine barbecue O ' er which to gloat! Now, no dilly dallying — Thursday we ' re rallying, Websterward sallying — Practice your yells! While turkeys are roasting We ' ll end Bartlett ' s boasting, Then, homeward bound coasting, We ' ll glorify Wells! ANTHONY I. WERNER. «R GRANT GENERAL STORE Continued from Page 5 details reflecting early American life appear in the cheese boxes, molds, butter testers, pickle barrels, brine barrels, an old chopping block for meat, and an old sign saying MEAT MARKET. On the back porch are more signs and old iron bells. This completes the tour of the store. Most of the visitors, in leaving, comment on how clean everything is and how beautifully displayed and arranged it is. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY PRATTLE Cigar Store Indian — Miner Grant General Store, from Stafford, Conn. — Old Stur- bridge Village. ROOM 102 - CENTER OF SENIOR TRAFFIC Perhaps you ' ve been unaware of the fact that Mary E. Wells has its own little Central Station. Look some morning into Room 102 and you ' ll see what I ' m driv- ing at. In one corner you ' ll find Kelly Kollios and Bob Langevin deeply absorbed in some topic with Dick Martin, Bob Graf, and John Laliberte — you ' ll no doubt wonder what it is that they are so interested in — I ' ll give you three guesses and the first two don ' t count. Up in another corner you ' ll see Cecelia Krehling, Myrtle Joyce, and their Room 104 visitor, Shirley Tay- lor, hashing out some senior class issue. Hope it ' s not caps and gowns — haven ' t we had enough? Don ' t be startled by a sudden gust of wind — it ' s probably our president, Nellie Clement, looking for Miss Brodeur, our adviser and caretaker of this fas- cinating room, who has to put up with the seniors ' antics. Down further you ' ll find Ellen Hogan, Nat Hazel- ton, Beverly Fox, and Barbara Brown either discussing what they ' re knitting or listening to Edna ' s reports on New Haven and Key West. Jeanie Burgess interrupts this tete-a-tete with her latest flashes from New Bedford. Oops — there goes Bev, who has been as usual, attracted by some mysterious (?) magnetic force of Room 1 26. A junior, Marion Parker, joins the seniors ' realms with plenty of lively conversation to keep it going. Here and there are a few students in the true sense of the word. Doris Livernois and Vivien Julien are finishing up their shorthand; Buddy Cillon is frantically searching out someone to help him with his French; Lois LeClair and Janie Howarth are pitch- ing in on their sociology, Betsy Lemmelin and Nancy Taylor, our two female members of the Physics class, are untangling a problem. Here comes another visitor — a sophomore. She is Sally Jackson, in either to see Bette Howard or to carry out another motive, which is more likely. Out- side you hear Phyllis Freeman, Pauline Roy, and Rita Baglioni rushing to their rooms before the 8:10 bell. Nancy Hakala is gazing out there for her regular visitor from Room 104. Oh, oh, there goes the tardy bell. Time to be off! Fun — Lorraine Lucier Rushing — Norman Dumas Eager — Norman Cloutier St ubborn — Patricia Davis Hasty — Sally Wayne Mischievous — Irene Clement Eloquent — Lucille Lippe Nonchalant — Raymond Brodeur Sociable — Irene Montigny Original — Marjorie Anderson Popular — Nita Larochelle Happy — Roger Renaud Merry — Claire Peloquin Okay — Prahm Twins Radiant — Sally Jackson Energetic — Jimmy Sly Serious — Eddie Kornasky Jaunty — Ernest Duquette Undaunted — Lloyd Thibeault Nice — Alyne Eaves Irrepressible — Bob Caron Obedient — Sally Russell Roguish — Steve Tanionas Spicy — Nancy Phillips Scholarly — Kathleen Brousseau Earnest — Janie Howarth Nonsensical — Buddy Cillon Impetuous — Walter Salva Obliging — Helen Deyo Restless — George Egan Serene — John Laliberte Tops — Coach McMahon Energetic — Miss Palmer Artistic — Miss Birtz Cheerful — Miss Coderre Happy — Miss Brodeu — . — ■ — Efficient — Miss Hefner Reliable — Miss Howe Stylish — Miss Drake DECEMBER, 1946 19 SENIOR SCRIBBLES BARBARA SHIPPEE ' 47 Remember from Longfellow ' s poem, The Children ' s Hour, the lines I hear in the chamber above me, the patter of little feet? How true, how true. Once again our venerated halls echo with similar sounds. (As an afterthought — voices, too.) S ' funny, but one day, as some seem to think, there were a number of really odd footsteps — first a click and then a clop. Such sounds, of course, can only be attributed to freshmen who apparently don ' t know any better. As a matter of fact, some very odd things happened during those five hectic (for freshmen) and enjoy- able (for everyone else) days, dating from the six- teenth to the twentieth of September, called Fresh- man Week — appropriate name, isn ' t it, for during that week, the freshmen take the limelight — any group would if the boys in it wore dunce caps and the girls actually had no lipstick on. This so-called Freshman Week is really a product of the seniors. Their bright and agile minds thought up delightful tortures for the poor innocent freshmen. We Great Big Seniors have to admit, though, they took it well. On the seventeenth, Jean Chase and Norma Cassavoy were especially noticeable. The rules stated, Have head completely covered with curlers, pin- curls, or rags, and these girls had gone all out in their efforts. Both had rag curls all over — and really all over! Jean even had ' em sticking out on top of her head. Delight of delights, Wednesday gave the girls no chance to exhibit their beautiful tresses made more beautiful by the pincurls of that weird Tuesday. In- stead, the girls had to make ten horrible little pig- tails. Betcha no-one dared look in a mirror. Did you notice Patty McMahon ' s? Enough about the Freshman Week. It was fun for all concerned, the freshmen were good sports, and it ended with a party given by the Generous Seniors. Oh, yes, those future seniors had to wear I Am A Freshman signs, and the prize for the most original went to Jane (remember big brother, James?) Rob- erts, who had made her letters of various vegetables — and with the food shortage what it is! WISE BITS OF ADVICE TO THE FRESHMEN On becoming freshmen it is altogether fitting and proper that you should have a copy of our Ten Golden Rules drawn up by the wise and experienced seniors concerning you and the school: 1 . Homework — Take this sort of stuff very non- chalantly since it ' s very bothersome and time- taking. 2. Tests — Never prepare for these, for you can miss many good radio programs while you study. 3. School nights — Always stay out late — go to a dance, to the drug store, or, even better, go to Worcester where your hero or heroine is playing in his or her latest movie. 4. Traffic officers — Pay no attention to these. They are only standing there to take up empty space. 5. Warning slips — You have a choice in dealing with these — either rip them up or burn them. 6. Report cards — Do the same with these as with warning slips. 7. On being tardy — Come to school around nine o ' clock and miss your first period. 8. Classes — Skip several classes a week in order to receive benefit from the extra time you will spend in detention room. 9. Also regarding classes — Be late to classes quite often, for it ' s a lot of fun going to the of- fice for an admittance pass. 10. Passes — Throw them in the nearest wastepaper basket when you receive the little greetings on yellow slips of paper. Abide by theses rules and we assure you that you ' ll always be freshmen and isn ' t that fun?! The Wise Old Seniors. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO THE SENIOR PLAY CAST To: Regina (Mrs. Rathbone) Burgess — lots of publicity to keep her happy. Roger (Albert Woodbury — trousers with large enough pockets to hold all his stuff. Natalie (Ditsie) Hazelton — a contract to sing in Met- ropolitan Opera. John (Dr Pierson) Ferguson — a bottle of aspirin for his nerves. Mary (Miss Stickney) Breen — a lorgnette that ' ll stay on her nose. Nick (Gus) Perikli — thanks for entertaining us at re- hearsals. Bob (Blacky) Langevin — a great big elastic band. Hank (Lenny) Moriarty — some kewpie dolls and teddy bears to play with. Bevery (Snooky) Fox — a little gold watering pot of her own. Buddy (Pop) Gillon — a contract for the janitorship of Wells in 1997. Elinor (Miss Gunther) Oshry — another problem like Albert. Jane (Mrs. Thurston) Howarth — something for her unstrung nerves. John (Swinburne) Simonds — a book on How To Be A Man In Five Easy Lessons. Phyllis (Mrs. Jones) Freeman — a medal for her lim- ber tongue. John (Postman) Sotir — an invitation to a party. Connie (Ethel) St. Onge — a book on rhythm. Douglas (The Freshman) Steenburn — an exact copy of Perikli ' s costume, Act II. Madeline (Peggy) Bourdelais and Barbara (Betty) Brown — portable boudoirs. Pauline (Gloria) Roy and Rita (Barbara) Baglioni — a college man for an escort. The Sweater Girls — Ann Tobia, Ellen Hogan, Louise Beaudry, Helen Matys, and Clara Checka — an aopearance at Roxy ' s. 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ALUMNI Bill Swiacki, Wells ' 41, Columbia varsity end, has been named end on the All Eastern Football team. His All Eastern teammates include Doc Blanchard, Glen Davis and Arnold Tucker. Bill has also been elected to the dormitory council of Columbia College, men ' s undergraduate school of Columbia University, New York, New York. Swiacki will represent the residents of Livingston Hall in the council, which directs the social and intra- mural athletic activity in the dormitories. The three undergraduate residence buildings, Livingston, Hart- ley, and John Jay Halls, are named for illustrious Co- lumbia graduates of former years, and house more than one thousand resident students on the Morning- side Heights campus. The Southbridge student served for three years as a lieutenant in the Army Air Force, and flew in the Battle of Germany. He is presently resuming his studies, begun before the war at Holy Cross College, as a member of the freshman class at Columbia. He is attending the New York school under the provi- sions of the G. I. Bill of Rights. Swiacki has been an outstanding end on the Colum- bia eleven this fall, and has participated in every game on the schedule. He played on the varsity baseball team last spring, and will captain the nine this year. He prepared for Columbia at Wells High School where he won letters in football, basketball, and baseball. Bernard McMahon — Marines, Lajeune, North Carolina Margaret Dandurand — Lasell College Bessie Kraly — American Optical Co. Samuel Athanas — Navy, Squantum, Boston Richard Bennett — Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas Wanda Boksa — Edwards Anna Denault — Southbridge National Bank Patricia Hyland — Massachusetts State College Louise LeClair — Annhurst College Bessie Michael — Southbridge National Bank Thomas O ' Brien — Holy Cross Islay Palmer — Clark University Jean Small — Massachusetts State College Theresa Swirbliss— American Optical, Wells Office Caroline Alger — Telephone Operator Dorothy Allard — Telephone Operator Barbara Armes--Framingham Teachers College Margha Bagley -Hyde ' s Manufacturing Co. George Bandelli — Army, Camp Stoneman, California Julian Benvenuti — Army, Camp Stoneman, California Doris Bibeau — Telephone Operator Claire Boehm — Southbridge Savings Bank Benoit Boissoneault — Army, Camp Stoneman, Cali- fornia Betty Boudreau — American Optical Co. Rachel Bousquet — American Optical Co. Albert Brosseau — Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia Roger Champagne — Bellefonte Dye Laura Ciesla — Telephone Operator John Ciprari — Army, Yokahama Olga Cleri — Southbridge News Catherine Costa — American Optical Co. Catina Curcuruto — Telephone Operator Mary Curran — Telephone Operator Anne Damian — Sears Roebuck Veronica DiFederico — Lowell States Teachers College Rudolph DiGregorio — Marines, Camp Lajeune, North Carolina Margaret Douty — Married to Edward Plimpton, Wells ' 43, in August Georgette Gatineau — P. G. Course Gerald Gregoire — Gregoire ' s Robert Harman — Ames Worsted Co. Rogert Hebert — P. G. Course Rachel Jalbert — Telephone Operator Margaret Jones — Clark University Mary Jones — American Optical Co. George Keyes — Worcester Academy William King — Marines, Camp Lajeune, North Caro- lina Gertrude Kornasky — Telephone Operator Theresa Kwiatkowski — American Optical Co. Claire LaForce — Lowell State Teachers College Pearl LaPlante — Married to Charles Renaud, in Sep- tember Rita Leduc — American Optical Christie Legori — Gadoury ' s Bakery Shop Felice Letourneau — American Optical Co. Robert L ' Homme — U. S. Coast Guard Laura Lupa — Telephone Operator Lucille Lusignan — Telephone Operator Pauline Madore — American Optical Co. Phyllis Maloney — American Optical Payroll Mary Marino — Lippe ' s Market Carl Matson — University of San Francisco. James Mogavero — American Optical Co. Joy Oker — Beaver College Carl Olson — Southbridge Roofing Doris Paul — American Optical Co. Charles Peloquin — P. G. Course Pauline Proulx — McLellan ' s Dimitri Rapo — Micheli ' s Dorcas Reneaud — Hartwell ' s James Roberts — Farming DECEMBER, 1946 23 Mary Rydensky — American Optical Co. Paul St. Martin Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia Robert Shaw — Army, Fort Houston, Texas Laurence Simonds — Flying Stefanie Slota — Ames Worsted Office Lorraine Staves — Simonds Machine Co. Barbara Steiger — Wilson School Jean Swan — Telephone Operator Chester Szydlik — Cole Trade School Victoria Themistocles — Boston University Peter Theodoss — Army Ceoerge Thibeault — Ames Worcested Co. Rachel Trudeau — American Optical Co. Helen Welk — Russell Harrington Co. Kenneth Whiteoak — Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia Nancy Wilkinson — Becker College Michael Ziu — American Optical Co. ENCAGED: Marguerite Louise Cenereux, Wells ' 40 to Raymond F. Doyen of Fishers Island, New York. Barbara Martel, Wells ' 45 to Jean Bourdelais, Wells ' 44. ROOM 126 This year Room 126 has taken on a dignified air and although it is always overflowing with seniors working on The Crimson and Cray, and numerous visitors from 124, 102, and 104, Room 126 has grown up all of a sudden. There are still the hysteri- cal giggles, the noisy scuffles, and the usual banter- ing typical of high school groups, but on the whole the gaiety seems quieter than in other years. This year Room 1 26 is the headquarters of the returned veterans of World War II who are either brushing up on subjects required for college, or preparing for their diplomas. Representing the entire student body, and especially the seniors, I ' d like to welcome these boys and girls back to Wells. We all hope they ' ll enjoy this year as much as we enjoy having them with us. So now I ' d like to introduce you all to our new students. Robert Aucoin served 38 months with the U. S. Navy as an Aviation Radioman. Charles Benoit, former Radioman 3 C, was in the navy for 2 years, with foreign service in the Asiatic- Pacific area. Samuel Chapin, former Coxswain, served 2 years in the navy, especially in the South Pacific theatre. Angelo Ciprari was a Machine Shop Operator in the U. S. Navy for 2 years. George Czyzewski specialized in Aviation Radio work for 3 years in the Navy. Armand DeBlois, former Aviation Machinist Mate, served almost 3 years in the Navy. Ronald Girard served 8 months in the European theatre and 8 months in the Pacific theatre as a ma- chine gunner. He saw action in Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Czechoslovakia, and Japan. Ernest Howarth served 3 years in the U. S. Army Air Force as a bombardier-navigator. He held the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Leona Joslin was a WAC in the Signal Corps. Ernest Malagrida, former Radio Operator, was a corporal in the Army Air Force. Eleanor MacLam, a former WAVE, worked during her 2 years ' service on Aircraft Maintenance in Texas after receiving training in Chicago. Leon Manseau served in the Aviation Ordinance group of the U. S. Navy for about 3 years. George Menard was a Motor Machinist Mate Striker in the Navy for 20 months. Edward Piasta was a Rifleman Scout with the in- fantry. After being transferred into the Quarter- master corps, he was administrator at a gasoline de- pot with a rank of Technician 5th Grade. Clement Planeta served with the U. S. Army En- gineers for 2 ' 2 years. Alphonse Provost, former Gunner ' s Mate Third Class, served 3 years in the Navy, 2 of which were spent on foreign and sea duty. Alfred Renaud, former Seaman 1 C, served 2 years and 4 months in the Navy. Gerard Riepel served 2 years and 7 months with the U. S. Army Engineers. Walter Salva served 4 years in the U. S. Navy and specialized in all types of naval guns. He was a Gunner ' s Mate 2 C. Roland Tremblay was an Ariel Gunner for 27 months in the A. A. F. Jesse Voutour served 2 years and 7 months in the Navy. He was a Gunner ' s Mate 3 C. Donald Watson, former Staff Sergeant, served 4 years in the Army and specialized in electrical work. John Young .former 2nd Lieutenant, served 2 ' 2 years in the A. A. F. All the veterans agree that being together in one room promotes a feeling of security and comradship. They have varied opinions on whether school is the same as in years before, but on the whole agree that being back at Wells is fun and the younger students are helpful, understanding, and thoroughly amusing. QUESTIONS I WISH TEACHERS WOULD ASK ME IN TESTS 1. In what year was the War of 1812 fought? 2. How much would a nickel ' s worth of peanuts cost? 3. What color was Napoleon ' s white horse? 4. What two countries fought in the Spanish-Am- erican War? 5. How much does fifty pounds of ice weigh? 6. Where did Helen of Troy live? 7. Who was the author of Dickins ' A Tale of Two Cities? 8. From what French province did Joan of Arc come? 9. What is the name of Eugene O ' Neill ' s latest play, The Ice Man Cometh? 10. In what season did Washington pass the winter at Valley Forge? Where did he spend it? This, my deah, deah readers, is what is generally known as filler. Filler is the stuff that looks like words, but ain ' t. It is used to fill up space. It may be but a few lines, or a hundred lines, but sum suce alwayze reeds down dis farr to seewhattheheckitis. 24 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY FRESHMAN WEEK FRESHMAN WEEK AUDREY SIMONDS ' 50 With high school respect and obediently meek, I began the first day of our Freshman Week : Monday — high heel — low heel — a pretty green bow Critical inspection wherever I go; Tuesday — my head all covered with curls, Funny-looking boys, silly acting girls; Wednesday — ten pigtails in bright ribbon array, Our classes were fun and laughter was gay; Thursday — sweater and slacks worn the wrong way Were not too comfy that fourth warm day; Friday, lips painted, I wore my sign, I am a Freshman. I liked it fine. FRESHMAN WEEK ANNE MALONEY ' 50 I shall never forget the week of September 16, 1946, for it was the week that all the freshmen of Mary E. Wells High School had to parade through the school wearing ridiculous outfits that the upperclass- men had decided upon. On Monday and the days following throughout the week, Mary E. Wells High saw many strange sights walking through the corridors. One might have thought that we had come from another planet. Heckled by upper-classmen everywhere we went, the freshmen spent a very hectic week, feeling conspicu- ous and slightly silly. We were glad to see the week draw to a close; but as a whole, the freshmen took it in their stride and are waiting for their turn next year. On Friday afternoon at the seniors ' party, every- one could see that the freaks seen throughout the week were nothing but Green Freshmen. FRESHMAN WEEK BERNADETE BAYBUTT ' 50 Oh, horrors of my freshman week, Oh, hours of rushing whirls, Oh, minutes when they made me weak By ruining all my curls. Oh, tortuous tasks of lugging books And burdened signs on me, Oh, heart that met the laughing looks And shivered ' neath indignity. Oh, happy me, for its all done, And I can rest at ease. Oh, freedom now — no more to run ' Tis end to miseries. WOES OF A FRESHMAN IRENE CLEMENT ' 50 I blushed and blinked As seniors winked. I looked so funny May hair up like a bunny. Pigtails I had ,ten in all With one high shoe, I thought I ' d fall. My dungarees on backwards My hair in rags, too. Boy! if you were a Freshman You would blush, too. FRESHMAN WEEK ROBERT CARON ' 48 Listen, my freshman, and you shall hear Of the Freshman Week to us endeared In the last of September, in forty-six — Hardly a freshman with pride unfixed Can forget that fateful week and year. One said to his friend: If the seniors march By our home room on the first morn bright, Wear a lady ' s hat and an apron starched. They then can ' t say your not in the right. Kick me if ever they come toward me, And I in the opposite seat will be Ready to call and spread the alarm To keep every freshman safe from harm If he thinks to look for the green on his arm. Then he said, Last bell, and with muffled roar, Laughed as he thought of the dunce caps galore And the freshman, who in coming blue days Would idle to school in silly arrays, The boys with their pants up to their knees — Days of earrings, pajamas and slacks. Finally came signs (and some were artyl, And it ended all with a Freshman Party. FRESHMAN WEEK AS SEEN BY A SOPHOMORE RICHARD ST. MARTIN ' 49 Freshman Week, because of the cooperation of all concerned, in my estimation was again a week of fun for everyone. I noticed that the upperclassmen were not quite so careful about making freshmen live up to rules and details as the class of ' 46 who dealt with us, the in- augural Freshman Week class of last year, had been. Juniors and seniors this year were also more lenient with the few that strayed from regulations. They did not circulate among the freshmen to see if all the rules were carried out to perfection as last year ' s group did. Freshmen boys were allowed to promenade without the traditional green tie which has never had to be a written law at this institution of learning. Last year, such behavior would have been considered a major crime and would have been remedied quickly. As a whole the week was quite successful thanks to the careful planning of Mr. Robertson, Miss Brodeur, and the senior class officers . The freshmen must be congratulated and credited with being very good sports. The enjoyable party provided an excellent op- portunity for freshmen and the rest of the student body to become acquainted. All in all, having had the pleasing experience my- self, I believe one of the most intelligent enterprises ever undertaken at Wells High is the formation of Freshman Week. It provides for safe and sane wel- coming of our new scholastic ' brothers and sisters. So hats off to the Freshman Week founders and or- ganizers, and let us wail with a hidden fang for next year ' s meek little sheep. DECEMBER, 1946 25 LOCALS SENIOR CLASS Different that is all that can be said when anyone asks us how it feels to be a senior. Yes, after three years of anticipation, we have finally raeched our goal; we are dignified seniors. The first day of school we, creatures of habit, looked around for dominating upper classmen — then realized that there were none. It was our turn to act superior! And so we did. We ambulated around the corridors displaying our superiority while the freshmen admired us. The first step of the elated Seniors of ' 47 was to elect class officers. We elected president, Lionel Clement; vice-president, Ann Tobia; secretary, Joan Zitka; and treasurer, John Simonds. Our class ad- viser is Miss Rose Brodeur. Home room elections succeeded class elections. Room 102 elected Robert Langevin president, Ellen Hogan, vice-president Edna Joslin, secretary, Achilleas Kollios, treasurer, and Richard Martin, Readers Guild representative. President of Room 104 is Roger Woodbury with Emil Noga as vice-president, Lucille Proulx as secretary, Nickolas Perikli as treasurer, and Rena Themistocles as Readers Guild representative. Officers of Room 126 are Leon Manseau, president; Pauline Guilbeault, vice-president; Dolores Di Federico, secretary; Alfred Renaud, treasurer; and John Fergu- son, Readers Guild representative. Room 124 elected Richard Ciesla, president; Regina Burgess, vice-presi- dent; Rachel Bonnette, secretary, Albert Coderre, treasurer, and Mary Breen, Readers Guild representa- tive. Realizing the value of an Advisory Board, our next move was to elect two representatives from each home room to our Advisory Board. They are as follows: Room 102 — Vivian Julian and Jane Howarth; Room 104 — Roger Woodbury and Christine Walker; Room 124 — George Brousseau and Louise Beaudry; and Room 1 26 — Doris Cournoyer and Armand DeBlois. Then came Freshman Week. We set to work to make the rules for the freshmen. After a while of thinking, we tried to choose things we would despise doing and then inflicted these rules on the Freshmen. Finally on the last day of Freshman Week we re- lented and welcomed them into high school with a party. After that week, we lost all interest in our superior- ity and began to think about our caps and gowns. This was an episode which proved that the Seniors distinctly had their own minds. After the elections of all officers, we settled down to the immediate question at hand — caps and gowns. Much disagreement, discussion, and balloting pre- vailed before the decision was made which satisfied our class as a whole. The decision was crimson caps and gowns with crimson and gray tassels. Being an energetic class, we next decided on the annual senior play. The pl ay, When a Man ' s Sixteen. was chosen by our play committee which consisted of Regina Burgess, Ann Tobia, and Elinor Oshry. The play was directed by Miss Thecla Fitzgerald. The cast included: Miss Gunther, Elinor Oshry; Miss Stickney, Mary Breeri; Mrs. Rathbone, Regina Burgess; Mrs. Jones, Phyllis Freeman; Ethel, Constance St. Onge; Snooky Phipps, Bevery Fox; Ditsie Brice, Natalie Hazelton; Mrs. Thurston, Jane Howarth; Peggy Brown, Madeline Bourdelais Betty Brown, Barbara Brown; Gloria, Rita Baglioni; Barbara, Pauline Roy; Pop, Ed- mund Gillon; Doctor Pierson, John Ferguson; Mr. An- drews, Hebert Butterworth; Swinburne Jones, John Simonds; Albert Williams, Roger Woodbury; Gus Landers, Nicholas Perikli; Black Barry, Robert Lange- vin; Lenny Ellis, John Moriarty, Henry, Douglas Steen- burn; The Postman, John Sotir Chorus, Ellen Hogan, Helen Matys, Clara Checka, Ann Tobia, Louise Beaudry. Stage chairman was Vangel Sotir, assisted by Wel- don Blair, Lionel Clement, Harry Boissoneault, and Richard Martin. Prompters were Ellen Hogan, Phyllis Freeman, and Madeline Bourdelais. Property chair- men where Barbara Shippee, Jean Simonds, and Con- stance Lapierre. They were assisted by Helen Deyo, Nancy Jodrey, Albert Taylor, Pauline Bail, John Lai i- berte, Nancy Hakala, and Doris Livernois. Tickets were in charge of Evelyn Polomski and Alfreda Car- pick. Vivian Julian was publicity chairman assisted by Albert Taylor, Nancy Taylor, Beverly Fox, Ed- mund Gillon, and Aline Guillemette. Ushers included Joan Zitka, Estelle Beaulieu, Florence Brzeis, Doris Cournoyer, Irene Fontana, Genevieve Darzenkiewicz, Pauline Guilbeault, Nancy Hakala, Ruth Hefner, Vi- vian Julian, Constance Lapierre, Elizabeth Lemmelin, Lucille Proulx, Ann Tobia, Rena Themistocles, Chris- tine Walker, Elizabeth Migala, Antoinette Mitchell, and Jean Simonds. Musical selections by Edna Joslin, Nancy Jodry, Irene Fontana accompanied by Aline Guillmette, and Pauline Guilbeault accompanied by Nancy Jodry were played before the play and between the acts. We are very grateful to Miss Claire Birtz, art di- rector, Miss Elsie Benoit, chorus director, Miss Grace Palmer, make-up, Mr. F. Couture and the Electrical Department of the Cole Trade High School. JUNIOR CLASS September 4 was a day that had long been awaited by the members of the Junior Class. For two years they had waited enviously for the day when they would receive the title of upper-classmen, and all the importance and glory that accompanies it. Their first official act was the election of class officers. Here they proved their ability to recognize capable leaders when they chose Harold Peterson as president and Darcy Chase for their vice-president, with Robert Keyes, treasurer, and Helen Boucher, secretary. About this time home rooms elected their officers. Room 202 has as president, Donald Grenier. Other officers are Shirley Girard, vice-president; Robert Keyes, treasurer, and Shirley DiFederico, secretary. Harold Peterson is president of Room 204, with Rita Martel, vice-president; Carmine Marinelli, treasurer, and Theresa Martin as secretary. Edwad Valoka was elected president of Room 218, Mary Piccione, vice- president; Thomas Stoupis, treasurer, and Gloria Quat- trocelli, secretary. Room 230 elected John Allabaski, president; Claire Blanchard, vice-president; Lee Be- noit, treasurer, and Louise Benoit, secretary. Realizing the importance of chosing their class ring, the Juniors elected Ernest Duquette, as Chair- man of the Ring Committee with Louise Benoit, Jeanne LeBlanc, and Richard Sullivan serving as members. Miss Persis Howe is faculty adviser of the class of 1948. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY SOPHOMORE CLASS Report by PRUDENCE PELOQUIN ' 49 Faculty adviser for the class of ' 49 is Miss Grace Palmer. The class President for a second year is Robert Orsini. Vice-President is Nita Larochelle; secretary, Florence LaReau; Vincent DelVecchio, treas- urer. The home room officers are named in the following order: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasur- er, and Readers Guild. Room 1 2C — James Brackett, Mary Bachand, Caroline Allard, Donate Bernadone, and Armand Bastien; Room 122 — William Coderre, Flora Caves, Phyllis Home, Vincent DelVecchio, and Paul Corriveau; Room 220 — Robert Leflech, Jac- queline Lucier, Pauline Martin, William Lusignan, and Jacqueline Lucier; Room 226 — Robert Orsini, Irene Montigny, Susanne Prculx, George Rutcho, and Mary Ricci; Room 118 — Richard St. Martin, Marcia Small, Regina Travinski, Louis Theodoss, and Priscilla Wayne. A sophomore dance has been planned for Decem- ber 6 with Christmas decorations and a Christmas tree. An interesting advertisement for the dance was presented in the assembly December 2 by Wil- liam Coderre, David Varnum, Richard Desmarais, and Paul Corriveau. FRESHMAN CLASS Reported by BETTY LOU HART ' 50 The Freshman Class with Donald DiGregorio as president, Irene Clement as vice-president, Anita Bozzo as secretary, George Perikli as treasurer, and Miss Frances Troy as adviser, was by the newly gained tradition, subjected to the trials and tribulations of the second annual Freshman Week held during the week of September 16. The highly humiliated class was reconciled, however, on Friday when its members were the guests of the senior class at a Welcome-to-Wells party held in the auditorium. The Freshman home room officers are as follows: room 108, Bernard Beaupre, President; Jacquelin Al- lard, Vice-President; Anita Bozzo, Secretary; Richard Choinski, Treasurer, and John Bernadone, represent- ing the Reader ' s Guild; room 110, Bernard Dargie, President; Arthur Coderre, Vice-President; Joan Daley, Secretary; Ronald DiGregorio, Treasurer, and Lois Gag- non, representing the Reader ' s Guild; room 112, Ro- land Livernois as President, Katherine Hyland as Vice- President, Cecelia Livernois as Secretary, Charles Gravel as Treasurer, and Paticia McMahon, represent- ing the Reader ' s Guild; room 1 14, William Powers as President, Natalie Pulsifer as Vice-President, Mary Rutcho as Secretary, Raymond Richard as Treasurer, and Marilyn Rowett representing the Reader ' s Guild; and room 1 1 8, Elaine Vangel as President, Jordan Zacksa as Vice President, John Toscano as Secretary, Darlene Szeredy as Treasurer, and Audry Simonds, rep- resenting the Reader ' s Guild. FACULTY This year we are happy to welcome back Mr. Lind- zay Varnum of the Science Department and Miss Grace Palmer of the English Department, both of whom had been granted leaves of absence. Mrs. Han- nah Cook, formerly of the Science Department, has replaced Mr. Martin Earls. Mr. Earls, former member of the English Depart- ment, who served as lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, seeing active service in the Pacific, has gone into business for himself. Good luck and best wishes. Mrs. Kathryn Beauregard was granted a year ' s leave of absence. She is studying at Middlebury College in Vermont for a Masters Degree. The Student body and faculty welcome Miss Liberty Themistocles, who is substituting for Mrs. Beauregard in the Language Department, and Mrs. J. Arthur Genereux, who is substituting for Mrs. Bartoli in the English Department. We hope that their stay at Wells will be enjoyable. The former Miss Frances Latham, who left us in June, 1946, is now living in Greenwich Village, New York. She became the bride of Mr. Slater Black last July. Best wishes. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Serge Bartoli upon the birth of a son, John Pyle, born September 28, 1946. STUDENT COUNCIL Now with the war over, the Student Council has finished its selling of war stamps. Its excellent war record, however, makes us anxious to welcome it into peace time pursuits, and already the Student Council has taken on an Air Mail Stamp contest. At its first meeting, the Student Council elected officers: President, Harold Peterson; Vice President, Achilles Kollios; Secretary and Treasurer, Doris Palmer; and Executive Board member, John Ferguson. The activities of the Student Council this year will be the sale of season tickets for the football season, the sale of emblems and feathers for games, and the collection for the Assembly Fund Drive. Those appointed for the ticket committee are as follows: John Allabashi, Ted Athanas, Bob Caron, Bill Coderre, Ronald DiGregorio, John Ferguson, Lucille Fournier, Donald Grenier, Ruth Hefner, Warren Kings- bury, Bob Orsini, Steve Pappas, Harold Peterson, and Murat Regip. It was decided that the following were to be As- sembly Fund Collectors: John Allabashi, William Co- derre, Roger Dion, Ronald DiGregorio, Ernest Duquette, John Ferguson, Donald Grenier, Ruth Hefner, Robert Orsini, Doris Palmer, Harold Peterson, Gloria Qicaltro- celli, Murat Regip, Fred Sibley, and John Simonds. The adviser for the Student Council is Miss Con- stance Coderre. TRAFFIC SQUAD The Executive Board of the Traffic Squad is com- posed of Nicholas Perikli, president; Harold Peterson, vice-president; and John Moriarty, secretary and treas- urer. The Executive Committee is composed of Rob- ert Langevin, Lionel Clement, and George Brousseau. Mr. Laakso is faculty adviser. Other members of the Squad are John Sotir, Vangel Sotir, Robert Vallencourt, Raymond Borus, John Lali- berte, Christo Metro, George Egan, Charles Agard, Leonard Brodeur, Robert Lorange, Harry Boissoneault, Norman Loiselle, Richard Ciesla, Albert Coderre, Roger Woodbury, Sylvio Durocher, Robert Caron, John Alla- bashi, Thomas Stoupis, Murat Regip, Mason Howlett, George Metras, Donald Grenier, Lee Benoit, George Tetrault, Robert Keyes, Edward McQuade, and Ar- mand Lapierre. The substitutes for the Squad are Roland Antaya, Charles Bruso, Febo Bartoli, George Bibeau, Joseph Cartier, Ernest Duquette, Paul Fortin, Allan Greene, and Ronald Sheriffs. The Squad is having a Superstitious Dance which will be held on Friday, December 13. On the com- mittee in charge of the arrangements are Nicholas Perikli, Harold Peterson, Hank Moriarty, Lionel Cle- ment, George Brousseau, Robert Langevin, and Vangel Sotir. DECEMBER, 1946 27 The ticket committee is composed of Robert Lange- vin, and Nicholas Perikli. Vangel Sotir, Fred Sibley, and Edmund Cillon are in charge of decorations. In the music department are Lionel Clement, and John Allabashi. In charge of refreshments are George Brousseau, Norman Loiselle, Sylvio Durocher, Richard Martin, and Robert Graf. The checking will be su- pervised by Raymond Borus and Murat Regip. All publicity will be handled by John Moriarty, John Allabashi, and Fred Sibley. THE JUNIOR RED CROSS The Junior Red Cross members elected their officers Tuesday, November 6, 1946. Alice Armes is presi- dent; Constance Matys, vice-president; Anita Bozzo, secretary; Mary Bachand, treasurer; and Mary Cas- trucci, publicity director. The organization is now collecting money for Christmas gifts for the children overseas. The adviser for the Junior Red Cross is Miss Benoit. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club was organized this year under the direction of Miss Priscilla Drake. The Boys ' Glee Club elected John Moriarty for president, with Nicki Perikli vice-president, Warner Browne, treasurer, and Wil- liam Coderre, secretary. The Girls ' Glee Club elected Babara Salva for president; Edna Joslin, vice-president; Beverly Fox, treasurer; and Bette Howard, secretary. The two divisions meet on altenate Tuesdays. On October 2, at the assembly, Carmen Santo, Vi- vian Ferron, Kelly Kollios, and Bob Langevin sang Billy Boy and O Mighty Land. The Boys ' Glee Club entertained at the Reception given by the Southbridge Teachers ' Association for Mr. Bourgeois. The Girls ' Glee Club entertained on Parents ' Night. DRAMATIC CLUB This year ' s Dramatic Club has a membership of sixty-five students. The club, which meets every other week, has elected Lucille Proulx as president, Helen Boucher as vice president, Mary Piccioni as secretary, and Jean LeBlanc as treasurer. The Social Committee consists of Pauline Roy, Chairman, as- sisted by Lorraine Proulx, Ruth Hefner, Nita LaRo- chelle, and Ruth Smith. The Play Committee is re- viewing several plays, one of which will later be con- sidered for production by the club. Members of this committee are Regina Burgess, Chairman; Marion Parker, Pauline Hefner, Barbara Theriault, and Nancy Deignan. The Program Committee has sponsored a Truth or Consequence Hour for the members and is planning future entertainments. Jane Howarth is Chairman of this committee assisted by Jackie Lucier, Carmen Santo, Constance Staves, and Gloria Quattrocelli, Miss Flora Tait is faculty adviser for the group. Programs for the regular meetings of the Dramatic Club have consisted of skits, short plays, and truth and consequence programs. On October 23 the Dramatic Club was invited to Woodstock, Connecticut, to attend an excellent per- formance of Night Must Fall presented by the Wood- stock Players. On November 1 5 the Dramatic Club sponsored a Horoscope Hop. Decorations on the horoscope theme consisted of the twelve signs of the zodiac, moons and stars. Dancing to the new school victoria was enjoyed, as well as horoscope readings by our gypsy, Mary Piccione. Committees for the dance were as follows: Decora- tion Committee, Ruth Hefner, chairman, Helen Pienta, Pauline Hefner, Murat Regip, Betsy Lemmelin, Donato Bernadone, Irene Mason Music Committee, Lorraine Proulx, chairman, Gloria Quattrocelli, Tom Stoupis, Hope Venie, Barbara Teriault; Refreshment Commit- tee, Nita Larochelle, chairman; Chaperon Commit- tee, Pauline Roy, chairman, Jane Howarth; Ticket Committee, Ruth Smith, chairman, Kent Blair, Alyne Eaves, Regina Travinski, Evangelous Chrisikos; Check- ing Committee, Emilio Bartoli, chairman, Donald Boi- teau. THE READER ' S GUILD With Mrs. J. Arthur Genereux as faculty adviser, the Reader ' s Guild elected officers at its first meeting of the school year. Lionel Clement heads the Guild, with Mary Breen serving as vice-president, Cecilia Bialy as secretary, and Steve Tanionas as treasurer. Chosen for the Executive Board were Lionel Clement, Regina Burgess, Ernest Duquette, Edmond Voloka, Caroline Allard, Barbara Brown, Albert Coderre, Rich- ard St .Matin, Pauline St. Onge, and Thomas Stoupis. Home Room Representatives include Richard St. Martin, 102; Rena Themistocles, 104; John Bernar- done, 108; Lois Gagnon, 110; Patricia McMahon, 112; Marilyn Rowett, 114; Audrey Simonds, 116; Priscilla Wayne, 118; Armand Bastien, 120; Paul Cor- riveau, 122; Lionel Clement, 124; Regina Burgess, 124; John Ferguson, 126; Margaret Kennedy, 202; Carl Lofgren, 204; Steve Tanionas, 218; Jackie Lucier, 220; Mary Ritchie, 226; Cecilia Bialy, 230. The Guild serves the pupils of the school by buying books and renting magazines. ASSEMBLIES Oct. 5 — This morning many students of Wells under the direction of Miss Drake, entertained at our first assembly of the year. The program included: Marilyn Gagnon who played Londonderry Air and Home On The Range on the guitar; Beverly and Shirley Prahm and Mary and Barbara Castrucci who sang Juanita ; Pauline Guilbault who played Ave Maria on the violin, ac- companied by Rita Duff on the piano; Robert Orsini who played a piano solo of Nola ; Marjorie Ander- son who presented the reading, In A Royal Garden ; Barbara Spreadbury who sang One More Tomorrow accompanied by Rita Duff on the piano; Irene Fontana who played a clarinet selection of Sextet from Lu- cia; and Vivian Ferron, Carmen Santo, Bob Lange- vin and Achilleas Kollios who sang Finlandia and Billy Boy. Dorothy Kimball was announcer of this program and Aline and Annette Guilmette played at the Assembly. On October 9 the students were introduced to the cheer leaders at an assembly. The captain is Helen Boucher. Jeanne LeBlanc, Darcy Chase, Leonard Brodeur, Norman Loiselle, Emma Guillette, are other members of the squad. The assembly rehearsed cheers and sang school songs. On October 16 Mrs. Hobby sang informally a num- ber of Negro ballads and familiar songs. On October 23 Inspector Knowlton of the Massa- chusetts Safety Council gave his annual talk on safety. 28 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY November 5, at a Red Cross Assembly Miss Lorraine Horan, former executive secretary of Southbridge branch of the Red Cross and now assistant director of Junior Red Cress for Worcester County and William Lincoln of Rutland Heights High School urged pupils to donate to the Red Cross. Barbara Shippee played at the assembly. At an assembly on Nov. 6, Walter Reed of North Woodstock, Conn., gave an amusing lecture on Mu- sical Instruments of the Cay 90s. The two parts of his lecture included a demonstration of the me- chanical instruments and of zither-type instruments. Mr. Reed displayed fifteen instruments of his col- lection and explained the mechanism of each. To conclude he sang Steal Away, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, and Old Black Joe. Nancy Knight played at the assembly. The most important thing in the world — You was the subject of the talk given by Dr. Jerome Heather, on November 13. In his speech Dr. Heather stressed the importance of the high school student and his place in tomorrow ' s world. On November 21, a group of Juniors presented an amusing and highly entertaining pantomine of a Chinese drama. Members of the cast under the di- rection of Miss Grace Palmer were Jan Farquhar, Nancy Phillips, Ramcna LeClaire, Barbara Salva, Car- men Santo, Shirley DiFederico, and Margaret Lenti. Regina Burgess spoke to the group about the forth- coming talent show, giving the details of the per- formance which is to bolster the Scholarship Fund. 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A Light Opera WRIGLEYGUMO Starring That 300-lb. Star Garrulous Gary ' s Gabflip No where is the food finer Than what you eat at Danny ' s Diner. APRIL, 1947 The Greatest Musical Ever Since Finian ' s Rainbow PODUNK ' S GLOW Starring The Atomics For a Treat Instead of a Treatment SEE DR. H. SULFIDE IN LILACS IN MAY A PRESENTATION IN EIGHT SCENES COVER AND DEPARTMENT HEADINGS Edmund GiHon ' 47 EDITORIALS Tom Stoupis ' 48, Elinor H. Oshry ' 47, Armand Lapierre ' 47, Cecelia Krehling ' 47, Ruth Hefner ' 47, Bob Vallancourr ' 47 LITERATURE Patricia Lewis ' 48, Florence Brzeis ' 47, Elinor H. Oshry ' 47, John Simonds ' 47, Lucille Proulx, ' 47, Edna Joslin ' 47, Mary Breen ' 47, Irene Mason ' 47, Kae Hyland ' 50, Clare Tully ' 48, Robert Langevin, 47, Fred Sibley ' 47, Kathleen Brousseau ' 47, Beverly Fox ' 47 SOPHOMORE POETRY Robert Craig ' 49, Barbara Boksa ' 49, Nancy Knight ' 49, Barbara St. Martin ' 49, Florence LaReau ' 49, Jacqueline Gaucher ' 49, Florence Swiatek ' 49, Roger Beaudry ' 49, Eugene Talbot ' 49, Joyce O ' Claire ' 49, Barbara Swirbliss ' 49, Margaret Prince ' 49, Matilda L ' Heur- eux ' 49, Barbara Richards ' 49 PAGE 4 SPORTS REVIEWS 13 Vincent Del Vecchio ' 49, Donald Boissoneault ' 50 Fred Sibley ' 47, Charles Agard ' 47 PRATTLE Bob Caron ' 48, Tom Stoupis ' 48, Bob Keyes, ' 48, Joan Madura ' 48, Nancy Jodrey ' 47, Nancy Hakala ' 47, William Coderre ' 49, Richard St. Martin ' 49, Ruth Hefner ' 47 LOCALS 19 26 Presented March 15 THE TAX A IAN COMETH Admission: Pay or Else To Be Presented Here Shakespeare ' s OMELET Positively No Hams Positively Revolting! LORRAINE OF JOAN • By The BACKWOODS PLAYERS The Epitome of Boredom CALL ME ANYTIME The Saga of a Typical American Girl THE CRIMSON AND GRAY EDITORIAL The lights are dimmed, the curtains part; A knock at the door; the maidens start. Hi, Chums! Well, here ' s your ever-faithful C. and C. staff back again with another session of just plain fun, dedicated to all you guys and gals looking for a swell time. We thought we ' d drop around this month with something just a little different to offer you. So why not sit back and relax while we show you what we can do with a little paper, ink, and nonsense? First of all, did you-all notice the snazzy cover Buddy and the Trade School did for us? I think it deserves a little explanation, so without any further adieu, let ' s look into it. It seems that it is called the Silk Screen Process, a type of printing closely related to stenciling. You see, for each color printed, a sep- arate stencil has to be made, so just think of the work required to make the colors fit on top of one another perfectly! The stencils are made of either silk or organdy with a backing adhered to the material in the design required. Then the ink is rolled through these stencils, the ink coming through where the backing ain ' t. Catch on? All in all, it ' s quite a job, but we think the art staff and the Trade school Jacks should receive many laurels for all the hours they spent on the covers. Speaking of art, how ' d you like the illustrations? Well, believe it or not, practically every drama of the years gone by was based on that theme. Yep, there were no doors for Richard to open, no Kilroys in the world, no Clocca Morras or Managuas — nope, nothing but villains, fair maidens, and heroes with bulging biceps. Those were the days. And besides our theme of the drama, we ' ve dreamed up more and more prattle, athletics, and alumni re- ports all for your reading pleasure. Sure hope you like it. So until we see you again in June with our great big graduation issue, we ' ll say goodbye for now and don ' t take any wooden nickels. Be seeing you, Your Literary (?) Pals of Wells High. P. S. Have you heard that new song sensation, How Are Things In Stinky Podunk? LA-ABG TOM STOUPIS ' 48 No we ' re not advertising cigarettes. Baseball is an exciting game. Just imagine a big, big crowd. Hear them cheer when Wells makes a double play. See them jump up when Wells bats in a home run. Boy, it ' s a great game and interesting, too. No, we ' re not building the scene for super duper floating soap. Wells always had a good team. Fast chucking Dick Martin and Hank Remian will be on the mound this year. Moriarty will keep things humming around third base. Emile Noga and Lloyd Thibeault are two reserve hitters who might break open. Clamorous Regip will certainly add humor to every game. Others in there are Ernie Duquette, Armand Lapierre, the Voloka twins, hard-hitting Har- old Peterson, Sam Soutar, and up and coming Phil Caron. No, we don ' t care what kind of rubber heels you buy. In our opinion, these are good reasons why everyone should like to go to baseball games. So let LA — ABC be your slogan. Let ' s All Attend Baseball Games and back up the team whenever it plays in town. Movie Villians ELINOR H. OSHRY ' 47 Movie villains have always held a strange fascina- tion for me. Let other fluttering females worship the devil-may-care heroes! Not for me! These cannot compare in my opinion to the sly, deceit of a white- toothed desperado. Of course there are many varieties in the villain field. There is the common garden-variety villain — middle-aged, with a rotund chassis, aptly played by Sidney Creenstreet. He is always the executive, the big-boss of a gang of cutthroats. They execute his orders with the utmost precision, while he feeds him- self with caviar and choice steaks. Then there is the l-been-done-wrong-by type of soul. He eternally looks frightened of the big boss and is usually accused of being yellow Invariably this poor soul ends up on an unidentified slab in the morgue. The most interesting type, in my estimation, is the hardened criminal. He is a suave individual whose failure is blamed on his poor upbringing. Usually his rocky heart is easily softened by the remonstrances of APRIL, 1947 the pretty-girl heroine. Alan Ladd and Humphrey Bogart are the chief exponents of this type. My favorite, naturally, is the professed criminal whose aim is to look as suspicious as possible. Two- thirds of the picture over, the avid audience learns with glee that he is only an honest man trying to find some relative ' s murderer. These are the everyday types of ne ' er do wells. If you are naturally antagonistic toward these queer in- dividuals, remember that without the thrills and ex- citement provided by the villain the picture would lose much of its entertainment value. An Eye On The Bal ARMAND LAPIERRE ' 47 Sports are very interesting to attend if a person knows what to do to enjoy them. I think the best way to do this is to keep an eye on the object athletes used in their sport. The ball is the object in baseball, also in basketball, football, and polo. More people would en.oy sports if they followed the example I have just given. To prove my opinion, I will describe a familiar scene in a baseball game. The umpire yells Play Ball, and the Mayor throws the first ball out onto the field. Keep your eye on the ball. The pitcher scoops it up, and throws it to the catcher a few time to limber up his arm. By watching the ball, you will see the pitcher ' s speed and the catcher ' s motions. Batter up. The first pitch, and the batter hits a sizzling grounder to second base. Now, if you have your eye on the ball, you might see the second baseman fumble it and then state your opinion of him. As for the batter, he ' s running, that you know, so why watch him. If the second baseman picks up the ball, you see his speed, and footwork. He throws it to first base, and if you still have your eye on the ball, you know about the batter ' s situation. Now, don ' t you think you really have enjoyed this, because your eye was kept on the ball? Don ' t worry about missing any parts of the game if your eye is always on the ball, because the team can ' t play with- out it. Spring Fever CECELIA KREHLINC ' 47 Bob sat at his desk gazing out the window, not hearing a word Miss Jones was saying. What was wrong? He felt as though he were miles from English class. All of a sudden Bob became aware that Miss Jones was asking, Bob, what is the reason for Macbeth ' s killing King Duncan? Bob sat up straight trying to find the place in the book. Ah, ah, said Bob, let me see, ah it was — a, I don ' t know. If you paid attention in here, you would have heard the answer from Miss Carter, said Miss Jones. Then the teacher assigned the class the home work and said, You may start your home work now. Bob got the assignment, arranged a paper, picked up his pencil, and looked out of the window again. He was wondering why he could not concentrate on English, Macbeth, King Duncan, and all. A faint breeze blew in through the open window; the smell of apple blossoms and new grass growing stirred in the air . . . Why there ' s a robin! — Yes, and there are two more. Flowers are out again and in the old apple tree a bird is building a nest. Now you know why Bob can ' t study — it ' s Spring Fever! Hobbies RUTH HEFNER ' 47 Authorities say that everyone should have a hobby. They agree that a hobby builds character, enlarges one ' s capacity for learning, develops initiative, and works wonders in several other different ways which I am at a loss to recall. As examples of hobbyists, they cite Edison and Mendel, and ask you to consider what the present world would be like if Edison hadn ' t toyed with elec- tricity and Mendel with plants. These same oracles of learning also insist that without a hobby one is condemned to a life of bore- dom and ignorance. They ' d have you believe that unless you have a hobby, you ' re lost forever. Why, ac- cording to them, a hobby practically assures future fame and fortune! If you collect bones, you are head- ed for a career in osteopathy; if you collect other peo- ple ' s silverware, you are headed for a career in who knows what. Authorities also emphasize that fact that a hobby brings out the blue in your eyes, makes you sought after, gives you poise, and in some cases, a nervous breakdown. But then, why elaborate further? I ' m one of those dull, uninspired persons who doesn ' t have a hobby. Jazz At The Philharmonic Album HOW HIGH IS THE MOON — Parts 1 , 2 and 3 OH LADY BE GOOD — Parts 1 , 2 and 3 To my knowledge this is the first time that an actual jam session has been recorded and released to the public. The whole session was cut without the musicians or audience knowing it and you can hear the applause and cheers and also an occasional out- burst from the musicians when a particular solo moves them. The combination consists of bass, guitar, piano, drums, alto sax, tenors, trumpets and much enthu- siasm. Moon gets off to a fine start with trumpeter Joe Guy setting the tempo and mood and playing the most inspiring solo in the album. He ' s followed by the frantic tenor of Illinois Jacquet who precedes an excellent alto solo by Willie Smith. The succeed- ing solos are by Howard McGhee (trumpet), Garland Finney (piano), Charlie Ventura (tenor), Ulysses Livingston (guitar), and Gene Krupa (drums). In- teresting to note is that Gene Krupa is listed under a false name on the album because of his contract with Columbia records. Lady follows the same pattern as Moon and with the exception of a Willie Smith solo it is just a drag. If you feel like breaking a leg, try dancing to these six sides. For something new and revolutionary in big band swing listen to the classical jazz composition of Sherwood ' s Forest composed, arranged, and played by Bobby Sherwood. It is in three movements, the first is sort of a march tempo given to eiry sounds with the aid of a bassoon, an oboe and French horns; the second double times into a swing tempo and the brass section goes all out, especially the trombones. The third movement resumes the original march and ends with trumpets getting an unusual effect by playing into an echo chamber. The flipover is a vocal. Nuff said! BOB VALLANCOURT ' 47 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY LITERATURE Your daughter ' s hand or out you go. ' Which fate is worse, me or the snow? The Lazy Circus Animals PATRICIA LEWIS ' 48 Once upon a time, (as all stories must begin) there was a circus. Now this circus was famed all over everywhere as having the laziest animals that were ever seen in a circus. The lions and the tigers, instead of being ferocious, were forever sleeping. The elephants were too lazy to run at the sight of a mouse, so all the mice in the circus slept in the elephant den. The kangaroos were too lazy to jump, and the zebras were so lazy that they were losing their stripes. The horses were too lazy to eat, and the laughing hyenas, WELL! they had even forgotten how to laugh because they hadn ' t done it for so long. The monkeys forgot how to climb their trees, and the squirrels had either forgotten how, or were too lazy, to scold and chatter. The manager (the one who had been so fat) had grown quite thin from worry. His performers, the midgets, clowns, bareback riders, and trapeze actors, had left him. They said that no one wanted to come to see them because the animals were so tired and lazy looking. The manager had done everything that he could think of to make the animals perform, but nothing worked. Famous doctors came from all corners of the earth to try to cure the animals, but they always left in discouragement. Then one day, a little old man came to see the manager. When he walked in, the manager gasped. The old man had on a red and orange nightcap, purple trousers, yellow shoes, and a black, brown, pink, ochre, and orange checked shirt, and he carried a big box that made queer noises; under his arm. He said in a quivering voice, I have come to cure your animals. My cure is in this big box. There are hornets in it. Well, the manager was so discouraged that he said that he would try anything. So, the old man went around depositing hornets in each cage. Well!!! You should have seen the trans- formation in the animals. The lions and tigers roared most ferociously. The elephants stampeded when they saw the mice. The kangaroos started to jump. The zebras recovered their stripes. The horses started to eat, and the hyenas laughed quite hideously. The monkeys climbed their trees, and the squirrels chat- tered and scolded. People came from all over every- where to see the lively circus animals. The midgets, clowns, bareback riders and trapeze artists all came back and put on a big show. Everyone was satisfied except the little old man. He was hopping mad. His hornets had caught the lazy- making bug from the animals, and they refused to work. No one paid any attention to the woes of the little old man, however, so he went away and was never seen again. But the animals didn ' t have to be stung again. No siree!! They had learned their lesson well, and were never lazy again as long as they lived. Interlude FLORENCE BRZEIS ' 47 Their smiles met across the room and their eyes danced to the music. For a moment she ceased wor- rying about the tough English exam she ' d have Mon- day morning and cast her full attention on the non- chalant figure across the room. He started walking forward and suddenly the Eng- lish exam was completely out of her mind as thsy swayed to the soft music. She found herself gazing into a pair of laughing blue eyes as a soft deep voice whispered, You ' re Tom ' s girl, aren ' t you? Not knowing a Tom, for the next few seconds she wracked her confused brain for an answer. However, the set of his shoulders and the way his hair looked, outgrowing from a brush-cut, threw her off balance. He then gave her the most wonderful smile to which she responded with her prettiest as no answer was necessary. Unconsciously she found herself talking to him as though he were her best friend whom she had known for years. They talked of many things — football, the music, exams, current events. Throughout the dance although her feet behaved very well, her body shook like a conga line. She knew she ' d always remember the feeling of his rough tweed suit with the faint fresh odor as it rubbed against her cheek. Reluctantly she turned to Tubby |ones. He, her faithful cut-in, who could always be expected to depend upon her not snubbing him, had turned up. This time he was not welcome — but her hero left. And then suddenly the music wailed with a metal- lic sound; she found herself again with the English exam and in the arms of something more tangible than a phantasy. Her smile drooped a mile, her heart turned to stone as, beyond her partner ' s shoulders, the same nonchalant figure grinned at Lois and said, You ' re Tom ' s girl, aren ' t you? APRIL, 1947 Murder! ELINOR H. OSHRY ' 47 It was the night of December 9th when the bloody deed was done, A man walked in and killed the king, and all the guards kept mum No one knew the guilty one!! It was the night of May 21 when the bloody deed was done, A man ambushed on a dark, dark street, and the murderers kept mum No one knew the guilty one!! It was the day of July 18th when the bloody deed was done, Wives and children died by the s-vord, and all the guards kept mum Who was the guilty one?? It was the day cf February 10th that I learned by whom these deeds were done, It nearly scared me half to death! I could but barely catch my breath! The murderer was — Macbeth!!! Chester JOHN L. SIMONDS ' 47 This is the saga of Chester. Yes, let us thus honor our hero, for Chester was the greatest cricket that ever lived. Our adventure starts way back in the ancient era of ball-pointless pens when Chester was a mere lad, tripping gaily amongst the residences of Puddleville, U. S. A. Merrily he marched midst multitudinous mayflowers of many mansions until, one day, he per- chanced to spy an open window, indeed a new cause of excitement for Chester. Quickly he hopped onto the sill, into the room and then began his inspection of this marvelously, strange new world. Being a very small cricket, Chester, soon becoming frightened by the complicated instruments before him, leaped into the first hiding place available — a queer-looking in- strument consisting of a little box and two cords lead- ing from the box. Meanwhile, unknown to Chester, the famous owner of the house, Dr. B., Rheumacure, was diligently ar- ranging his belongings prior to a journey to England where famous doctors of the entire world were work- ing to cure Lady Richard Arroceit, the Duchess of Rinso. Dr. Rheumacure rushed into his office, picked up his instruments, and ran to the pier where he bare- ly caught an ocean-going vessel. In only a few weeks he was rushed into the room of Lady Arroceit, ready to diagnose the greatest case in history. Doctors of all nations were there, com- pletely baffled as to the solution. Dr. Rheumacure pulled out his stethoscope, placed it on the dying Lady and listened attentively. Chee-up . . . Chee-up . . . Chee-up. Aha, shouted Dr. Rheumacure, obviously a case of acute integral seismografit! Each doctor listened in turn, and, in succession, ex- claimed, Indeed, acute integral seismografit! At last a diagnosis has been found! And so, for months Lady Arroceit was treated for acute integral seismografit, every day the same sound coming forth from the stethoscope. But, one day, Dr. Rheumacure found that her heartbeat was normal ; she was at last well again! Lady Arroceit jumped out of bed, beaming with confidence of her health, and benighted the successful Dr. Rheumacure. Re- joicing followed immediately, the country took a holi- day, people named their children after the wonderful doctor whose stethoscope had finally sounded normal; but no one knew that, on that day, Chester had come down with laryngitis. Spring of ' 47 LUCILLE PROULX ' 47 Spring had arrived. There were many signs of it everywhere. The robins were gaily singing, flowers were blooming and the trees were budding. The whole world had taken on a different appearance. People were more friendly and more cheerful. Their whole attitude toward life seemed to have taken on a brighter outlook. And just like every spring, thoughts turned to love. Love! The very word disgusted Linda. As she sat in study hall, she looked about at her classmates. None of them were studying. The windows were opened. The sweet air from the flowers growing out- side the windows filled the room. The whole room was very quiet and everyone was in his own private little dream world. Everyone, that is, except Linda. Linda, as usual, had been doing her geometry. She stopped for a moment to borrow an eraser from her neighbor. Her neighbor, Norma, was busy scrawling the name Tom all over her paper. Disgusted, Linda turned to borrow the eraser from Lorraine who sat back of her. The sight that greeted her eyes there disgusted her all the more. Lorraine was busy passing notes to David who sat next to her. In front of her sat the Brown twins who Linda knew would be busy writing sentimental spring poems. Linda thought everyone very silly and that they used spring as an excuse to not do any studying. Deciding to leave her geometry till later, she took her literature book and began reading. She read till the bell rang. On the second bell, Linda started walking out of the room. At the door someone brushed against her and knocked her book out of her hand. She turned quickly and was ready to make a few cutting remarks when she noticed that Joe Deary, captain of the football team, stood in confusioned apology. He was nice looking and besides this, a wonderful dancer. He looked so very sorry and apologized so nicely that Linda began to smile. Thus encouraged, Joe began to talk about football and other school affairs. He had always wanted to become friendly with her and this was his chance. All the way to the lecture room they talked to each other. On arriving at the lecture room, Joe managed to get a chair next to Linda. They spent the lecture hour writing notes to each other. When Miss North, the teacher, passed by, she noticed Linda scrawling the name Joe all over her notebook. Next to this were some lines which looked very much like poetry. Miss North, having once been young herself, smiled and thought to herself that spring really was here. With Apologies To Joyce Kilmer EDNA JOSLIN ' 47 I think that I shall never see A theme the quality of B — A theme whose sentences are dressed In flowing English — and the rest; A theme so rare, that come what may I know it will have saved the day; A theme that to the ear sounds fair, A work of art beyond compare; Not one whose subject is insane Nor one in which attempt is lame. Themes are made by fools like me But only Miss F. can grant a B. THE CRIMSON AND GRAY A Canyon At Dawn CLARE TULLY ' 48 The sun ' s golden tinted hands felt their way up the canyon entrance until the glow penetrated into the last rocky nook. From a pathway out in the bush a cloud of dust blew up and approached slowly. The clap-clap of a horse sounded in the endless expanse of rock. At first a horse ' s head could be seen, then the dusty boots and dirt-smeared chaps of a cowboy. The chill air of dawn was gently warmed and blew softly against the cowboy ' s tan, hard, wind-burned face. That face was drawn with fatigue; he must have been riding all night. He had the look of a hunted man, as he glanced carefully over his shoulder. He led his horse to the middle of the vast canyon and looked up about him. He had been born here in the West, born and reared to the rough, hard life of a cowherder. He loved it alone on Ihe prairie — he thought freely and calmly out here. Though all the phases of day were glorious in the canyon, he thought dawn the best. The glow brought out the blues, pinks and tan of the sand, and the brown earth mingled with green cactus. It was si- lent too, not like the black night with its howling coyottes. He breathed deeply and gazed about as if to im- press such beauty on his memory. Slowly he turned his horse and rode down the dusty path to the cell he had escaped from last night, to the sentence that awaited him for killing a guard in a bank robbery. Chariot, The Latin Worm PATRICIA LEWIS ' 48 Once upon a time, there dwelt in a beautiful volume of Caesar, in the original — an elf? a king? No, a bug! This bug was a silverfish, better known as a book- worm. Now this little bookworm, who was probably one-eighth the size of the fingernail on your Uttle finger, pinky to the small fry had the very peculiar name of Charlat, and I ' ll tell you how he got it. As you know, Charlat lived in a Latin book. In fact he absolutely refused (yes he did) to live in any other kind of book. It had to be a Latin book or nothing. Now wasn ' t that stupid of him? There are lots of other more interesting places to live, but that is beside the point. Well, anyway, Charlat lived in one of a long line of Latin books. At first his name was Charles. Then they called him Charlie, that crazy Latin Worm. Then they called him Latty. And then they took the first syllable of Charlie, which was Char, and the first syllable of Latin, which is Lat, and put them together, and what do you think they got? Right on the first guess! They got Charlat. Now what do you think of that? Charlat was a very wise bug. In fact, he was stu- pendous. He went around quoting Latin sentences by the minute. Of course, never having seen the Eng- lish translation of all those sentences, he didn ' t know what they meant, but that is another matter alto- gether. What really matters is the fact that he could say seemingly tongu e-twisting words as if it were the most natural thing in the world, which it was, having lived in a Latin book all his life. But, Charlat ' s friends were all English speaking, respectable biddies, (Pahdon me, I mean bugs!) and they didn ' t like Charlat ' s high-hat ways, so they decided to take him down a peg or two, and this is what they did. They called a secret meeting in the cigarbox court- house, which was five bug miles (yards, to you) down the road. The rendezvous was set for midnight. So at exactly twelve o ' clock, all the bugs crept, slithered. and crawled like dark phantoms (ghosts in mourning) to the courthouse. Three knocks on the door admitted them. They entered and began to converse in low tones. But ah! We forget something! The villain! The traitor! We must have a Benedict Arnold! Samantha (Hefty) Cockroach, who was really mad- ly in love with Charlat, had heard of their plan! She ran quick like a bunny to tell Charlat. Charlat listened. He was astounded. Mounting his trusty equus (horse, you ignoramus) he dashed to the court- house. Getting off his horse, he crept under the win- dow. What he heard set his hair on end! As he hadn ' t any hair, you can see how scared he was! Now of course you all know who Charlat ' s worst enemy was, don ' t you? Well, seeing that you do I needn ' t bother to tell you. Charlat heard his friends planning to hire this enemy to play mean tricks on him (Charlat) . Charlat went home muttering Latin phrases under his breath. He thought he was swearing, but he really was saying, What a lovely day, my good friends! I love you! My, aren ' t you beautiful today, Calpurnia. (Calpurnia was mentioned in the book Charlat lived in) . He finally reached home. He sat down and deliber- ated for a long, long time. Suddenly his face bright- ened. Yep! That ' s what he ' d do. No one was going to beat Charlat the great. He ' d get even with them. Live and let live! That was his motto, but if they want- ed to get tough, he ' d show ' em a thing or three! (Looks like he had an idea — h-m-m-m-m-m?) Now as you know, Latin is the father of all lang- uages. It is also the mother. So, naturally, if there wasn ' t any Latin, there wouldn ' t be any other lang- uage, which is perfectly logical. So — if Charlat dis- posed of two Latin words a day, those words wouldn ' t exist, and no one would be able to say them. Charlat let it be noised around town, with the aid of the town gossip, that he would eat two Latin words a day until they stopp ed conspiring (planning dastardly tricks) against him. Everybody laughed and said that wouldn ' t do any good. The next morning, however, when everybody woke up, it was discovered that no one could say yes or no ! On the following day people couldn ' t say food or clothing ! The next day they couldn ' t say hello or goodbye ! (By the way, Charlat was picking out the words with the aid of a Latin-English dictionary. ) Well, at the end of the first day, everyone began to get a little worried. At the end of the second day, worried was using a mild term to describe the state of mind that the bugs were in. And at the end of the third, all the bugs conferred among themselves, and then had a long confab with Charlat ' s worst enemy. They decided that though Charlat was high-hat. he could afford to be, considering the power he had. They also decided that he could be a better friend than enemy, sp they all called upon him in a body (grue- some way to call on anyone, what?) and apologized for what they had done, and asked his forgiveness. They ' d never do such a thing again. They promised! And Charlat knew that they never broke their prom- ises! Of course Charlat was very polite to them, but he was really laughing up his sleeve, which, after all, was a very silly place to laugh, but no one noticed. He agreed to forgive them, and made them put their promises in writing. When they had all signed the contract, everyone gathered around and watched Char- lat laboriously write all the words that he had eaten, back into his book, so that they could say them again. Everyone sighed with relief, then went home to bed, where they should have sta yed in the first place, in- stead of galivanting around town making trouble for people. AP IL, 1947 All In The Life Of A Senior MARY BREEN ' 47 My appointment for our yearbook pictures fell on a Monday at two o ' clock. Of course, all weekend I had been brushing my hair its one hundred strokes and curling it on everything from pins to rags. When I finally got it in the desired shape, Monday ,of all times, it had to rain! However, having wrapped three kerchiefs over my head and having run all the way to the studio, I reached there to find a slight twist still present in my tresses. After applying lipstick and all the ordinary things girls do apply at a vanity table, I presented myself for my pictures. Seated in front of the huge camera with bright lights surrounding me, I felt rather tense, but was soon absorbed in following the photographer ' s many directions. Eyes over here — chin up a little — hold it! A nice smile now — hold it! Moisten lower lip please — hold it! Open mouth a little more — hold it — 0. K.! That was picture number one over with, but there were eleven more to go. It ' s a funny thing, but when the photographer asked me to smile, I seemed to have forgotten how and let out a radiant forced smirk. When he asked me to be serious, I couldn ' t help smiling, naturally, and even began to giggle. Then I had to start all over again. Anyway we got through the twelve poses and, not having any further regard for my countenance, I left the studio with a relieved sigh. The next step was to choose one of the twelve for the yearbook picture. This proved to be the worst task of all — not that I was so magnificently gorgeous in them I couldn ' t make up my mind which one to pick, but just that everybody had a different idea of the one I should pick. Mother liked the serious one in the left-hand corner, but Dad preferred the smiling one in the above center. Some kids liked the second from the right except my eyes popped out. Others thought the last one in the bottom row was best, but I didn ' t care to be as perpetually surprised as it de- picted me. After much controversy, I chose the one I myself had liked all along, (although my mouth was kind of crooked) and let it go at that. Imagine all this worry and distress over one measly glossy print which probably no one will bother to look at, but then — I guess it ' s all in the life of a senior! What Are You Doing Tonight? IRENE MASON ' 47 Jackie Burns hung up the telephone and with almost the same motion slipped on a rag rug and fell flat on her face. The party! She hadn ' t given it a thought! It was the May Jubilee, the event of the month, and she had no date. In fact she hadn ' t even thought about it until her arch rival, Helen, had called to find out who her escort was. Jumping fishbones! This was a catastrophe. How was she going to get hold of a man at this late hour? Jackie Burns without a date for the most important event in the month! This was a great kettle of chicken a la carte. There was only one thing to do. She could start telephoning, but gosh, who? There was Adam, but no, he ' s smart. John? Nope, he just liked to go walking. Bob? Ah, just the one. Didn ' t he nod whenever they met? What further evi- dence of infatuation did she need? After a mad dash for the phone, she squealed into the receiver, May I speak to Mr. Robert Johnson, please? Speaking. Why hi, Jackie. What ' s cooking with you? Oh, it ' s very exciting, Bob, I ' m going to let you take me to the party this evening. Now isn ' t that wonderful of me? Dead silence at the other end. Jackie smirked. It was little wonder he was surprised. Not many men had beautiful girls calling them up for a date. Only one . . . lucky Bob Johnson. I ' m very sorry, Miss Burns. Mr. Johnson isn ' t here right now. You see, he — he just went to the North Pole. If you ' d care to leave a message, he might be back in a year or two. Jackie slammed the receiver furiously. The rat! He ' d be sorry. There were plenty of others willing to take her to the pa rty. Eric, Dick, Ray, Bill, etc.; but all displayed a remarkable lack of enthusiasm about taking Glory to the dance. Jackie had no guy and she only had an hour left. What to do? Then it struck her. An agency. Oh! there was one. The Essex Escort Service had a man — boy, what a man! He was six foot one and elegant. They talked away the time and it was not until nine o ' clock struck that she thought of the party. It ' s very late and I have to get ready. You won ' t be lonesome, will you? I ' ll be as quick as I possibly can. I ' ll be back before you know it. There ' s no hurry, Miss Burns, he murmured, I ' ll be all right. As Jackie was going out, she slipped once again on the rag rug and would have fallen if he had not been quick to catch her. She murmured apologies and ran to dress. Jackie realized that she was taking longer than she should but her dratted shoulder strap broke and she had to wait for her nails to dry before she fixed it. At last, all ready, she left her room. Her slippered feet made no noise on the carpeted stairs. — Why, her date was opening the safe. He was stuffing jewelry into his pockets. She crept silently down into the room. She would show him. He whirled as he heard Jackie behind him. He had a gun in his hand. She stepped back when she saw him come toward her. He was just about to take another step when the rag rug beneath his feet moved. The fall knocked him out. In a split second, Jackie had the gun. She ' d show him, she thought as she called the police, trying to use her, Jackie Burns, as a front. The police arrived quickly and took Jackie ' s ex- date in hand. As the police reporter was questioning her, Jackie ' s mind was on the party. Suddenly she looked at the smiling red headed reporter, and said, What are you doing tonight? PS. Jackie got her man. The Ideal Boy KAE HYLAND ' 50 Mortimer is tall and cute — His hair is blond and curly, His nose is long and slightly broad, His teeth are sharp and pearly. He wears a crimson zoot-suit With shirt two yards around And when he walks along the street His pants drag on the ground. When he walks the corridor, The girls all swoon and sigh. They think he ' s pretty special Why, he ' s from Mary E. Wells High! 10 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY A Dagwood Sandwich ROBERT LANCEVIN ' 47 Poor Frank, he certainly was in a fix. Here he was outside the doctor ' s office where his mother had made an appointment for him for today. And yet, at this moment, Frank, because of his deathly fear of doc- tors, just couldn ' t summon enough courage to walk in. Well, I ' ve got to go in, so I might just as well start for the door, decided Frank. He advanced a couple of steps and then couldn ' t go any further. I know, he cried, I ' ll walk up the sidewalk back- wards and then it ' ll seem as though I ' m coming out instead of going in. Frank was inside the office in no time a-tall; he sat down in the waiting room where three other people waited ahead of him. He had just barely glanced at them as he crossed the room to get a seat, but after he sat down, Frank peeped sur- reptitiously over the top of a th ree year old issue of Hygeia which he had picked up, and what he saw in the room horrified him. Sitting before him were three of the most ghoulish- ly ghastly appearing persons he had ever seen in his life. Sunken cheeks, yellowed, brittle skin, sunken eyes which stared unblinkingly out of their sockets, cadaverous frames, long bony hands protruding from too short sleeves, all contributed to the zombie-like appearance of all three. Frank started for the door, but the noise of his knees knocking out a rhumba as he tried to slip out seemed to rouse one of the persons from his trance. You might as well stay now that you ' re here son, he advised. Frank just collapsed into a chair and sat there, fagged out from the strain of the nervous tension he was under. Suddenly he sat bolt upright, his hair on end. Hor- rible screams and shrieks, terrible moans and wails came from the next room where the doctor was work- ing on a patient. Frank tried to control himself and gather his wits about him, but he just couldn ' t do it. He bolted for the door only to find that it was operated by an electric eye from the outside. Frustrated, Frank fell into a chair, broke out in a cold, clammy sweat, and began trembling violently. Then the door to the consultation room opened, and the doctor, a meek, mild-looking man, motioned for Frank to come in. But what about these other . . . people? Frank asked. They ' re waiting, replied the doctor. But they were here before me, continued Frank. I know, but they ' re just waiting, waiting, wait- ing. Now come, answered the M. D. Frank followed the physician into the consultation room where the doctor asked him to sit down. Before Frank could say a word, the doctor had his stethescope to his ears, and was listening intently to Frank ' s heart and lungs. Then he palpated his stomach, percussed his chest and back, and tested his reflexes, all in the approved manner. Doctor, I came here because I have a cut on the sole of my foot, interjected Frank. Why didn ' t you say so when you first came in? said the man who had not given Frank a chance to say one word. Come into the treatment room and lie on this table so I can get at your foot. The meet, mild-looking doctor turned to his table to get a few instruments. When he turned around again, the doctor had be- come a changed man. With a diabolical grin, drip- ping jaws, wild eyes, and disheveled hair, he advanced toward Frank, murder and torture written all over his face. Frank jumped off the table, caught his leg, and fell on the floor. It was when he woke up and found himself on the floor that Frank realized that a pickle, banana, marshmallow, mustard, egg, lettuce, chicken, peanut butter, cucumber, cocoanut, mayonnaise, jelly, bo- logna, marmalade, salami, tomato, bacon, salt, pepper; and cheese sandwich was too much for his stomach just before going to bed. The Centipedesaurus (Being the first in a series of stories about the flora and fauna of Podunk, by that sentimental naturalist, Fred Sibley). Once upon a time, many, many years ago, when the world was no bigger than Sturbridge, a great creature called the Centipedesaurus roamed the earth. Now in this tale the Centipedesaurus is named Tim- othy. Timothy was born of a fine family. His father, fine creature that he was, had three heads one b ' ack, one blue, and one that changed from red to yelhw depending on the weather. Timothy ' s mother was also a fine specimen. She weighed five hundred tons and had a bright blue skin with little orange freckles. Timothy ' s birth was premature, as his father stepped on the egg, but the only damag? it caused was the flattening of Timothy ' s tail. Timothy grew very quickly and before six months had passed he was five years old. His features were quite distinctive in comparison to our present day animals and I shall attemot to describe him. He stands about nine hundred feet high and is pear-shaped. His front legs are long and quadruple jointed with little tufts of hair evry so often. He has feet like a duck with huge paddle- like fins on the sides. His head is about twenty-feet away from his body on a thin wire-like neck. It is about three hundred feet in diameter, and feature- less. Two tiny holes, both on top, are his eyes, and a small cavity near the neck provides a mouth and nostril. Every morning he rolled out of bed, brushed his tooth, combed his hair, and greased his joints. Then he went for a walk. On his walks he carried a hu« e volume in which he recorded all the interesting things he saw. Then after eating a light lunch (the li ht lunch made the ball suit glow brighter), he probably stopped in the theater to see an eivom, an eivom is a movie run backward. One day as Timothy was gaily tripping in the clover, a wicked old creature crept up behind him and with one swift lunge cutoff the brightest part of Timothy ' s suit and tossed it far up into the sky. Up, up, up it sailed. Poor little Timothy was so overcome he leapt after it. Up, up, up went the suit! Up, up, up went Timothy! But poor Tim was far behind it and, try as he would, he couldn ' t gain on it. Now six billion years have passed since Timothv left the earth. His parents have both died of grief and everyone has forgotten Timothy. But any night when the sun has set you just look into the sky and there you will see Timothy rolling along like a great glowing object that has just sunk below the horizon. Sometimes as he rolls over, you will see only a small slice of his round body. At other times he will ap- pear to be a golden ball. At times he will completely pass his objective. This is explainable, however, as he is now so old and blind he can ' t see it. Now, I must get my telescope, for I see him poking over the horizon. Oh, my! I think he is winking at me. APRIL, 1947 1 1 SOPHOMORE POETRY A Trip To The City BARBARA BOKSA ' 49 I went to the city Just the other day, To buy something pretty, For I ' d just got my pay. I left at one-thirty And to mom I did say, I ' d find something sporty And be back right away. I shopped the whole city Cot pushed half the way; It really was a pity, For I wasted a day. Dresses were plenty But to my dismay, My arms came home empty, And still with my pay. A Circus NANCY KNIGHT ' 49 To Freddie the circus was quite a delight With all its amusements and monkeys at night. In Freddie climbed for the sight was so grand, Poor Freddie, a watchman, was right there on hand. So, into the big top poor Freddie was chased And when he was caught he came near being laced, But suddenly, a good friendly clown he did meet Who gave him some candy and a front row free seat. Is Chivalry Dead? BARBARA ST. MARTIN ' 49 In the days of King Arthur when chivalry reigned, A gentleman ' s manners meant more than his name. And to every lady a well-bred knight tipped his hat And never thought of seating himself until she had sat. And when he was out with a fair damsel of poise Never would he leave her to chat with the boys. When crossing a puddle he was always there To offer his coat with the greatest of care. But now when a young lady enters a bus, The gentlemen remain seated while on cigars they puff; And when the bus stops to let her out She knows how Louis feels after his twentieth bout. And now I ask you boys, as your faces grow red, Is chivalry alive or is it dead? Clouds JACQUELINE GAUCHER ' 49 The clouds fly by above the earth, In pink and gold and yellow, Forming pictures, some of mirth And some of ' a queer fellow. Some look like silly ladies ' hats, They really are a fright) Some take the form of little cats, Then go on out of sight. In Our Library FLORENCE SWIATEK ' 49 In our library you will find Many books of every kind. Papers read by big and small, Not rolled up for a spitball. Children find to their delight Doors they use both day and night. Children, the strange door they hound On their fourth or fifth time ' round. Asked a man of a little boy, How did the library bring you joy? Laughed the boy using his brain, I came in ' cause of the rain. A Thought ROBERT CRAIG ' 49 You always hear them telling Richard to open the door. What use if he did, and you went in? Kilroy has been there before. A Day At The Store FLORENCE LaREAU ' 49 One day when I was in a store The jelly beans did spill The grocer thought it was a bore But I thought it a thrill. Limericks JACQUELINE GAUCHER ' 49 In her class Sue prepared to recite While chewing her gum with delight The teacher now caught her, And told her she ought ' ter Come in about three-five that night. ROGER BEAUDRY ' 49 There once was a pupil named West With his head on his desk he would rest. The teacher yelled He was expelled And you can guess the rest. EUGENE TALBOT ' 49 On his desk Simon carved out his name. Hoping thus to achieve lasting fame. But he stayed after school Because he broke the rule For the teacher caught him — what a shame A Storm At Sea JOYCE W. O ' CLAIRE ' 49 The tidal waves were rolling in, They slashed upon the rocks, There was a storm upon the sea, It was three bells by the clock. The waves were growing higher and higher, The wind was moving in, The ship then crashed upon the rocks, And made a terrible din. After all the wreckage began to float, There a few of the crew, 12 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Who clinging to the broad half-mast, Looked longingly at the view. They saw an island far away, And hoped they would be saved, They reached that island safe and sound, Then to a ship they waved. The ship had seen them and it stopped, They started home that day, They traveled on for many a day, And then were home to stay. Why Not To Lean On Posts BARBARA ST. MARTIN ' 49 This is the story of Homer the ghost Who died one day while leaning on a post. (The post got into the way of a car Then Homer saw a bright colored star) . But Homer can only haunt a little cottage Because of the critical housing shortage. Now he ' s really very, very sad For he ' s being good instead of bad. So if you ' d like to haunt a nice location It ' s time to make your reservation, But if you ' d rather not be a ghost Then take my advice and stay away from posts. A Snow Storm BARBARA SWIRBLISS ' 49 The wind was blowing with all its might, On a dark and cold and dreary night, It whistled through the branches bare, Rattling window panes with little care. The snow came down here and there And covered the ground that was rough and bare. With Mother Nature ' s fluffy white capes Familiar objects took queer shapes. Dancing snow flurries passed me by, Twirling and swirling down low and up high. The snow drifts were low and they were high The snow was waist deep and that is no lie! Unsafe Ice ' 49 MARGARET PRINCE I woke up at the break of dawn One crispy, cold November morn, The house was still — to my relief, For the ice wasn ' t safe, in my family ' s belief. I got out of bed as still as a mouse, So ' s not to wake the rest of the house. Then I grabbed my skates before I got caught, And ran up the road to meet my friend, Dot. We started down the hill towards the pond And could see the ice not far beyond. We were so excited we started to run. We were in, as we thought, for a day full of fun. The sun shone o ' er the ice, so vast, Which made it look like a sheet of glass. And soon we were skimming over the pond Unaware of the hole not far beyond. We saw the hole but t ' was no avail We skidded past the warning rail. And then the ice began to crack And soon, to me, all went black. Next thing we knew we felt terribly wet That is when our minds became set. We grabbed ahold of the edge of the ice, And found that after all, the day wasn ' t so nice. Our Attic MATILDA L ' HEUREUX ' 49 Our attic ' s filled with treasures, Some back from grandma ' s day- And plenty more ' ve been added None to be thrown away. ■So often when it ' s raining My mother sends me there, To straighten up the attic And take the utmost care . But now it holds no secrets Its treasures all I ' ve seen, And yet, I never tire Keeping our attic clean. The Big City BARBARA RICHARDS ' 49 In the city late at night, Dancing lights are shining bright, What a sight for us to see, Looking o ' er the scene with glee. All the cars on streets below, Always seem to look just so, Always moving slowly together, Even though it ' s stormy weather. In the city late at night Everything was shining bright; But since the brown out, We have found cut That the city is not so bright. WELL! WHAT ' S THIS? A SENIOR POEM!! With Apologies To Saint Nicholas BEVERLY FOX ' 47 ' Twas the night before the History test, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; My wits were all sharpened, my brain cleared with care, In hope that some knowledge soon would be there. My parents were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of coal strikes danced through their heads. And me in my dungarees set for a session. My mind was a blank — that ' s a truthful confession; The hours flew by as I sat with my book And the pages and pages of notes that I took. When down in the den there arose such a clatter, Folks sprang from their beds to see what was the matter. For I lay on the floor — all in a heap, The truth of the matter — I ' d fallen asleep. APRIL, 1947 13 SPORTS An hour has passed, the maidens are grim; The landlord insists, they still won ' t give in. WELLS — 50 PALMER — 17 In their first scheduled game of the year, the Crimson and Cray of Wells High snowed under their opponents. Keech Metro led the Wellsmen in scoring, putting through 10 points. Hank Remian and John Sotir fol- lowed, both finding the hoop for 9 points apiece. The action was dominated by Kyrios ' men all through the game. For a first game of the season, Wells clicked. Mu- rat Regip fed the forwards from the back court ex- ceptionally well. He dropped through 8 points for himself before the final whistle blew. Wells 50 fg Metro, f C. Perikli, f Remian, c Theodoss, c Thibeault, c Duquette, f Regip. g N. Perikli, g Sotir, g Moriarty, g Caron, g Totals WELLS — 56 tp 10! 0! 9! 2 2 1 7 8 01 9: 1 2 Palmer Varsity 17 fg ft Kochanek, f Lavallee Demaco, f Healy Trombley, c Couture Harrington, g Anderson Cremes, g Reil Smith 1 tp 1 4 1 7 2 2 50 ' Total 13 17 TOURTELLOTTE— 26 In its second scheduled game of the season, Lou Kyrios ' hoopsters completely overran their opponents. The first quarter showed the Wellsmen leading by only one point and this slim margin was constantly being threatened by the Canty quintet. The whole first half was a bitterly contested battle, but the Crimson and Cray were leading by 8 points at the half. The second half opened way with a barrage of bas- kets by Keech Metro, Wells ' small giant. Hank Re- mian followed suit with his bucket shots. John Sotir and Murat Regip kept feeding the ball to their team- mates, and Snipe Duquette found that rim with his cool set shots. The margin of the scores increased so that by the final quarter, the Crimson and Cray cagers were riding high. The game ended in victory, 56 to 26. Wells 56 Tourrellc irte 26 fg ft tP fg ft tp Duquette, f 8 2 18 Blanchette. f 5 5 15 Metro, f 3 1 7 Laflamme Theodoss, c Tanacea, f 1 1 Remian, c 7 5 19 Duchame 1 2 Thibeault, c 1 2 Daragate, c 2 4 Sotir, g 4 8 Rivers 1 1 2 N. Perikli, g Karapanos Regip, g Angela Moriarty, g 1 2 Almquist, g 1 1 Naun Rogalski Caralbina Totals 24 8 56 Totals 9 8 26 WELLS — 36 KILLINCLY— 24 Lou Kyrios ' cagers triumphed again over their op- ponents in a tight game at West Street gym. The fast style of the Wellsmen was missing in this fray, but their dead eye on the foul line added up the score. Keech Metro took scoring honors with Ernest Du- quette right behind him. Hank Remian was out- standing in his ability to take the ball off the back- board followed up with seven points. Wells 36 fg Duquette, f Metro, f Theodoss, c Remian, c Thibeault, c Sotir, g Perikli, g Moriarty, g tpl lOlHoss, f 13|Partelelas, f 2! Migneault, f 7 1 Weaver, f 01 Moe, c 2 ' Sar ' agoalas, g OlRollinson, g 2 Russo, g ! Racicot, g Killingly 24 fg ft tp 4 7 5 6 2 Totals 12 12 36i Totals 8 8 24 WELLS— 32 ST. LOUIS— 38 The Crimson and Cray hoopsters lost their first game of the season to St. Louis of Webster. It was a heartbreaking loss for the Wellsmen, who led their opponents up to the fourth quarter. Keech Metro was high scorer for Wells, and Ernest Duquette was right on his heels. Hank Remian was bottled up on his bucket shots. The game was in a fast style, and the fourth quarter saw a last minute attempt by the Crimson and Craiy fail, so St. Louis won. 14 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Wells 31 St. Louis 38 fg ft tpl fg ft tp Duquette, f 3 2 7, Ducharme, f 8 5 21 Perikli, f 0! Coyle ,f Metro, f 6 2 14 Nowicki, f 1 1 3 Theodoss, c 1 2 Deary, c 3 17 Remian c 1 3 5 J. Savage, c 2 1 5 Thibeault, c P. Savage, c Sotir, gg 1 21 Lonergan, g 2 2 N. Perikli g 0 ' Magnant, g Moriarty, g Oi Rchr, g Ryan, g Totals 12 31 Totals 14 38 WELLS — 36 MARIANAPOLIS — 28 The Crimson and Cray of Wells High won their fourth game of the year at West Street gym. The Wellsmen led their opponents all the way, the only threat coming in the last quarter, when the maroon and white let loose a volley of shots to tie the score. Louis Theodoss, who shows his mettle in a crisis, saved the Crimson and Cray by sinking five straight baskets. Keech Metro and Ernest Duquette were in their fast stepping style. John Sotir and Hank Moriarty played their guard positions like veterans. Hank Re- mian cut up the floor with his breaks for the hoop. Mary E. Wells is really victory minded this year. Wells 36 Marianapolis 28 fg ft tp ' fg ft tp Duquette, f 1 4 6 Kissell, f 4 2 10 Caron, f 01 Bouley, f C. Perilki, f 0i Nonio, f 3 17 Metro, f 2 15! Kripas, c 2 4 Remian, c 16 8 ' Miluswicz, g 5 5 Thibeault, c 0! Rancierra, g 2 2 Sotir, g 1 2 ! Valenti, g Moriarty, g Ol Theodoss, g 7 1 15! N. Perikli, g 0l Totals 2 31! Totals 10 28 WELLS 34 KILLINCLY 31 Lou Kyrios ' cagers defeated Killingly for the second time in a closely contested battle. The accurate foul line shooting of Wells High brought the team through Ernest Duquette took scoring honors, finding the hoop for a total of 13 points. Keech Metro was right behind him, chalking up 10 points. It was the fifth victory for the Crimson and Cray. Wells 34 Kllingly 31 fg ft tpl fg ft tp Metro, f 4 2 lOl Labelle, f 6 2 14 Duquette, f 5 3 1 3! Pantelealsos Remian, c 1 1 3 Migneault, f 5 1 11 Thibe ault c 0! Hoss Sotir, g 2 1 5 Moe, c N. Perikli, g Oi Weaver Theodoss, g 1 1 3 1 Sar ' poulas, g 3 3 Moriarty, g 01 Racicot Russo, g 113 1 Rollinson Totals 13 8 34! Totals 31 WELLS ALUMNI Lou Kyrios ' cagers put another victory on record as they triumphed over a talented Alumni quintet. The Wellsmen dominated the whole action, piling up a lead that was not threatened all through the game. Keech Metro and Ernest Duquette, the scor- ing twins, were finding the hoop all night. Hank Remian demonstrated his bucket shot ability. The Alumni could not seem to get rolling. Sam Themistocles and Roger Hebert sent through their share, but the Wellsmen were too fast for them. John Young also sank a few for the Alumni, but to no avail. The Crimson and Cray were rolling and piled up a large lead. In the last quarter, the seconds took ever. Wells 36 Wells Alumni 23 Metro, f Caron, f Remian, c C. Perikli, Thibeault, Sotir, g Lavallee, g Theodoss, g fg ft tp ft ft tp ' 4 Hebert 01 Vangel 7l Proulx 0!Ziu 8! Young 6 Venie Oj Lippe Ligori 3 6 1 2 4 8 1 2 1 1 Moriarty, g Themistocles 2 N. Perikli, g Totals 16 Wells 40 4 36 1 Totals 1 1 1 23 Palmer 24 fg ft tp fg ft tp Metro, f 5 3 13! Crimes, f Duquette, f 3 2 8 1 Lavallee, f 1 2 Remian, c 5 111 Couture, f 2 1 5 Thibeault, c 1 2 ' Healy, c Sotir, g 113, Kcchanek, c 2 4 Theodoss, g 3 3 Harrington, c Moriarty, g 0i Anderson, g Demaio, g I Smith, g 3 17 Totals 15 10 40! Totals 10 24 BARTLETT 39 WELLS 43 In a close contest at West St. Cym, Lou Kyrios ' cagers triumphed over a traditional foe. The first half, a flawless Wells quintet dominated the whole action, running up a lopsided score cf 29-16. Keech Metro led the Crimson and Cray in the scoring action, with Ernest Duquette right on h ' s heels. Hank Remian put in his allotment, too. It was not long before Louis Theodoss found the hoop with his one hand shots. The game looked in the bag for the Wellsmen when the first half ended. A long shooting Bartlett five appeared in the open- ing minutes of the second half, and their shots were accurate. The difference cf points began to drop as the Green and White started a scoring spree bringing the score to within two points of the Wellsmen. The fourth quarter really saw a struggle for su- premacy, and the never failing eye of Keech Metro edged Wells out in front by a few points. The back- board play of John Sotir and L. Theodoss saved the day. In the last minutes, a desperate Wells five clung to the ball and the game ended with another victory. Wells 43 Bartlett 39 fg ft tp fg ft tp Metro, f 6 2 1 4i Chris ' pher, g Caron, f Oi Desautels, f 6 1 13 Duquette, f 4 5 1 3 1 Larkiewicz, c 2 2 C. Perikli, f 0! Campbell, f 2 2 Remian, c 3 1 7l Holewa, f 2 1 5 Thibeault c Oi Zeotas, f 6 113 Sotir, g 01 Starosta, f 1 2 Theodoss, g 4 1 9 Moriarty, g 01 N. Perikli, g 01 Totals 17 9 43! Totals 6 7 39 APRIL, 1947 15 WELLS 28 Prouty 38 The Mary E. Wells quintet went down in defeat against a tall Spencer five. It was a heartbreaking de- feat for the Crimson and Cray. Keech Metro ' s bunny shots were rolling off the rim and Hank Remian ' s bucket shots were not finding the hoop. Metro and Duquette ' shared scoring honors, each chalking up 9 points respectively. John Sotir held 6 ' 6 Pontbriand of Prouty down to 14 points. The game looked on ice for the visitors, but the y had a scare when the Crimson and Cray came to within 4 points of their score. A bid for victory by a desperate Wells five was useless, for the visitors froze the ball in the last minutes of play. The score ended with Prouty 10 points to the good. Metro, f Duquette, f Remian, c Thibeault, c Sotir, g Moriarty, g Theodoss, g Regip, g Wells 28 fg ft tpl 9|Cloutier, f 9i Ethier, f 6 1 Pontbriand, ( 2| Grandmont, p 2; Cendreau, f 01 Cournoyer, g 01 01 Spencer 38 fg ft tp 7 3 17 9 1 1 Totals 16 281 Totals 13 Metro, f Duquette, f Remian, c Thibeault Sotir, g Moriarty Theodoss, g Regip Wells 51 fg Prouty 39 H Cloutier, f Cournoyer, f E thier, f Pontbriand, c Hebert, c Crandmont, g Cendreau, g ft tp Totals 13 51 Totals 12 Wells 27 fg Metro, f Duquette, f Remian, c Thibeault, c Sotir, g Moriarty, g Theodoss, g Regip, fg Totals 1 1 tp 1 11 41 31 01 3 01 61 0! Slater Goodwin McLean Staniford Reynolds Simmons Beattie Davenport Williams Reynolds Baldwin Brush 5 27 Totals Pomfret 36 fg ft 3 1 3 2 1 1 13 6 8 1 1 2 12 39 tp 5 3 6 3 9 6 2 2 36 WELLS — 36 ST. LOUIS 40 In the most thrilling game of the year, Wells lost to a very lucky St. Louis quintet. The Wellsmen led their opponents all through the game up to the last minutes of the overtime period, when the St. Louis boys sent through two baskets to clinch the game. The score, with only 30 seconds to play, was 29 to 28 in favor of Wells. An alleged foul was called on a C. and C. players. Ernie Ducharme, the rivals ' overrated threat, sank the tying shot so that the game went into an overtime period. St. Louis sank another basket and went into the lead. It was during these last dying moments that Stretch Thibeault came into his own by sinking a basket for every basket that the opponents got. The score was 36-36 with only 1 minute to play when the blue and gold of St. Louis found the hoop twice and the game ended before Lou Kyrios ' cagers could re- taliate. Keech Metro and Duke Duquette, the scoring twins, set the pace for the Wellsmen. Johnny Sotir showed his confidence by slowing the game down in the last few critical moments. Metro, f . . Duquette, f Remian, c Thibeault, c Sotir, g Theodoss, g Regip, g Moriarty, g Total Wells 36 fg St. tpl 1 2 ' Ducharme, f 10! Coyle, f 21 Nowicki, f 7 1 P. Savage, c 2i J. Savage, c 01 Lonergan, g 3 1 Magnant, g 01 Deary, g i Ryan, g i Lavery, g Louis 40 fg ft 3 1 6 tp 9 2 14 2 6 7 14 8 36 Totals 40 WELLS — 43 TOURTELLOTTE — 30 The Kyriosmen traveled to North Crosvenordale to triumph again over Tourtellotte High. The long gym of the hosts prevented the Wellsmen from really rolling, but it did not keep them from winning. Ernie Snipe Duquette took scoring honors. Keech Metro couldn ' t seem to find his eye on the foul line, but racked up 8 points for the winners. Hank Remian showed his bucket talent by scoring 3 baskets and 1 foul shot. Murat Regip came back in his old style. John Sotir played an outstanding game on the de- fense. Hank Moriarty and Lloyd Stretch Thibeault played an aggressive game. Metro, f Duquette, Remian, c Thibeault, Sotir, g Moriarty, Theodoss, Regip. g Totals Wells 43 fg tpl 8l Ducharme, 14i Angelo 7 1 Blanchette, 2 1 Pieper 4i Jeserski, c 0l Almquist 2 1 Ungerer, g 6! Rogalski, g Wrobilski Tourtellotte 30 fg ft 5 43i Totals 12 tp 6 14 3 4 3 6 30 WELLS — 49 BARTLETT — 35 The Kyriosmen triumphed again over the Green and White of Webster. The Crimson and Cray domi- nated the whole action, leading all through the game. The game started wtih a vicious onslaught by the Wellsmen, led by Keech Metro and Ernie Duquette, the scoring twins. John Sotir played an aggressive game, and Hank Remian displayed his talents, to the disappointment of the hosts. Louie Theodoss showed up on defensive, even though his one hand shots were not finding the hoop. Well s 49 Bartlett 35 fg ft tp fg ft tp Metro, f 7 2 16 Desautels 5 10 Duquette, f 6 2 14 Zeotos 1 3 5 Remian, c 3 3 9 Thomas 1 1 Thibeault, c Larkeiwicz 1 2 4 Sotir, g 2 2 6 Alexander 1 2 Moriarty, g Starosta Theodoss, g 2 4 Holewa Regip, g Christopher 5 3 13 N. Perikli, g Pojan Totals 20 9 . 49 ' Totals 13 35 16 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY WELLS — 28 ASSUMPTION — 43 The Kyriosmen of Wells High went down in bitter defeat to a tall Assumption five. For three quarters, the Crimson and Cray led their rivals; in the last quar- ter, when the pressure was on ,the usually flawless Wells five blew up. The aggressiveness and ability of Keech Metro kept the score from being lopsided. Ernest Duquette couldn ' t seem to break loose consist- ently. The boys from Worcester kept him under their control. John Sotir played an aggressive game at his guard spot, but there was not much he could do against the 6 foot visitors when it came to playing the backboard. The Crimson and Gray will have another shot at the Worcester boys in the State Wide Tournament in Worcester. Wells 28 Assumption 43 fg ft tp] fg ft to Metro, f 5 I II Brassard 4 I 9 Duquette, f 4 8: Lebel Remian, c 2 X Vian 5 6 16 Thibeault, c 1 1 1 Bosse Sotir, g Oi Bienvenue 1 2 4 Moriarty, g 0 ' Langevin Theodoss, g 1 1 3 St. Louis 4 1 9 Regip, g 1 1 3 1 Cauthier I Ferron 1 2 ! Flibotte Totals 1 1 6 28i Totals 15 10 40 WELLS — 28 ST. MARYS — 33 In a bitterly contested tournament tilt in Worces- ter on March 8 at Assumption, Wells five lost to an accurate-shooting St. Mary ' s five of Waltham. The famous defense of the Crimson and Cray was broken by their foe ' s long shots. John Sotir and Keech Metro led the Wellsmen in their fight for victory. Ernest Duquette, not in his usual form, sank only half of the shots expected of him. It was bitter for the Kyriosmen to lose by only five points when they could have won if they had found their eye in shooting baskets. The quintet fought until the end and so proved they never give up. This ends a successful basketball season. Girls ' Basketball The girls ' basketball teams include: First Team, Capt. Helen Pienta, Phyllis Agard, Norma Beck, Helen Boucher, Rita Duff, Elizabeth Lemmelin, Elizabeth Migala, Lorraine Proulx; second team, Capt. Louise Perron, Jacqueline Allard, Bernadette Baybutt, Wanda Bernard, Lois Cagnon, Emma Guillet, Carolyn Allard, Barbara Boksa ; Coach, Miss Elsie Benoit; Manager, Mary Piccione, and Score Keeper, Ruth Butterworth. WELLS 15 SPENCER 35 The Wells girls ' basketball team started off by los- ing its opening game at the hands of the undefeated Spencer sextette. Our girls just couldn ' t sink the ball as fast as the Prouty girls. Fast-stepping Helen Boucher tallied 10 points with Capt. Helen Pienta following up with 5- WELLS 32 CHARLTON 18 Our girls broke into the win column with a 14-point margin victory over the favored Charlton girls. The Wells girls were ahead in every quarter and were not threatened at any time. Both Helen Boucher and Helen Pienta shared scor- ing honors by sinking 1 3 and 1 2 points respectively. The second ' s star, Emma Guillet, splurged with 13 points in their first victory, also. WELLS 13 SPENCER 27 During the first half of the game, it looked as if our visiting Prouty girls would havs a difficult time re- taining their undefeated title. Our chargers were only 3 points behind and were giving a stiff work-out to Spencer. Despite a rally in the third stanza, the girls lost their sparkle and our opponents surged on to an easy victory. The main attraction of the afternoon was the ' close rocking of the second teams. Our second team was winning up to the last minute when Dot Bemis, sharp-shooter of the team, scored and brousht the Spencer girls one point ahead. Final score, Spencer 32, Wells 31. WELLS 34 CHARLTON 16 The Wells girls displayed magnificent passing in their victory over the tall Charlton girls. Helen Pienta, faithful captain, was in there every time feeding the ball to Helen Boucher, who scored 14 points, Elizabeth Migala, 9 points, and Betsy Lemmelin, 7 points. Though our guards are short, they completely baf- fled their opponents with their long passes. The second team submerged the Charlton seconds, 45 to 8! Emma Guillet was high scorer with 21 points. WELLS — 27 WARREN— 16 The Wells ' girls maintained their winning column by trouncing Warren 27 to 16. From the very first minute, it was an exciting game. The team was led by Captain Helen Pienta, who completed beautiful passes throughout the game. Scoring honors go to Elizabeth Migala who dropped in 13 points all in the first quarter of play. Helen Boucher was close behind with 1 0. WELLS — 15 BARTLETT — 45 The Wells ' girls fought to the bitter end against a taller and more experienced team. Little Helen Boucher, with a guard five feet ten inches tall, staged a remarkable show with her fancy side-stepping which gave her full advantage to sink in 10 points. The second team also lost by a score of 30 to 1 5. Captain Louise Perron was high scorer with 8 points. WELLS— 26 BARTLETT— 33 Sure-footed Webster was quite stunned by its de- termined visitors who put on a performance that made the Webster fans sit up from their nonchalant posi- tions. This new team was paced by high-scorer Elizabeth Migala, who sank 12 points and played an outstand- ing defensive game. Full defensive credit, though, is given to the guards who played magnificently. The second team lost 28 to 18. Emma Guillette was high scorer with 10 points. Throughout the sea- son Emma and Captain Louise Perron have displayed future promise for next season. WELLS — 23 WARREN — 21 Our Wells sextette was surprised in turn by War- ren in the second quarter when, trailing by 8 points, Warren surged to a 3 point lead in the final minutes of the third quarter. Nevertheless, our girls, led by star Helen Boucher, who dropped in 18 points, re- newed their strength and tied the game. Four extra minutes were given in which Helen Bou- cher sunk the winning points to make the Wells ' girls last game a thrilling victory. APRIL, 1947 17 J. V. Games VINCENT DEL VECCHIO ' 49 WELLS J. V. — 41 PALMER |. V.— 14 The Mary E. Wells Junior Varsity basketball team successfully opened their 1946-47 season by beating Palmer. The playing of the second stringers was out- standing throughout the entire contest. George Peri kl i led the lads by sinking 10 points for the Wellsmen. Louis Theodoss, who sent 9 points through the rims, was the other outstanding feature of the Crimson and Cray netmen. WELLS |. V.— 29 TOURTELLOTTE J. V.— 25 When the Crimson and Cray hoopsters met Tour- tellotte for their second game of the season. George Perikli with 10 points and Louie Theodoss with 8 points again brought out their outstanding basket- ball abilities by leading the Wells netmen to a 29-25 decision over Tourtellotte. The Wellsmen were leading all the way through the game and although they only had a one point lead at the end of the third quarter, in the fourth quarter they scored 10 points to Tourtellotte ' s 7 giv- ing them a 4 point lead at the end of the game. WELLS J. V.— 16 KILLINGLY J. V.— 14 George Perikli again led the Crimson and Gray lads by piling six points to his credit but thanks goes to the fancy playing of Phil Caron, Nick Perikli, Louis Theodoss, and Edmond Voloka whose defensive play- ing kept Killingly from scoring throughout the game. WELLS J. V. — 30 ST. LOUIS ). V. — 15 Wells, playing their first out-of-town game at Webster, showed their ability to play on other courts than their own by trouncing the St. Louis J. V. 30-15 on their own floor. Lloyd Thibeault gave a helping hand to the Junior Varsity that night by sinking 10 points to the good of the Crimson and Gray hoopsters. George Perikli, the other outstanding feature of the game, also scored 10 points. WELLS |. V.— 29 MARIANAPOLIS J. V.— 17 The Wellsmen easily overran Marianapolis by sink- ing 29 points to the visitors ' 17. The only quarter that Marianapolis showed signs of winning was the first, in which they had a two point lead. Louis Theodoss, having proved himself able to play for the varsity, was a total loss to the second stringers, but George Perikli ' s 7 points, and Thibeault ' s and Caron ' s six points apiece were outstanding, although the fine ball handling of Nick Perikli, Roland Lavallee, and Edmond Voloka really gave the fans something to cheer about. WELLS J. V. — 41 KILLINGLY J. V. — 29 When Wells and Killingly met for the second time, you would never believe that their previous score was only 16-14 because Caron and Thibeault with 10 points apiece led the lads to a 41-29 victory over Killingly. Edmond Voloka, Harold Peterson, Nick Perikli, Ro- land Lavallee, and Emilio Bartoli showed the Killingly fans what fine ball handling was. The way they ran circles around the Killingly five, and the way they fed Caron and Thibeault proved that they too, were some of those known throughout the world Wells stars. WELLS J. V.— 34 HOUSE OF PERIKLI— 23 The Wells Junior Varsity took this game with no trouble at all, for George Perikli with 16 points to his credit helped Wells to keep ahead all the way through the game. WELLS |. V.— 35 PALMER J. V. — 18 The second meeting of these two teams did not prove to be any better for Palmer than the first one, for George Perikli with 1 1 points and Caron with 9 points led the Wells quintet to a 35-18 victory over the Palmer five. Edmond Voloka, Harold Peterson, Nick Perikli, and Roland Lavallee passed that ball around so that Palmer didn ' t know whether they were coming or going. It was on that night, the night of January 28, 1947, that the Wells Junior Varsity chalked up their 8th victory out of 8 starts. WELLS J. V. — 23 BARTLETT |. V. — 27 Alhcugh the Wells lads fought harder in this game than in any of their other games, Lady Luck must have turned her back to them, for the balls just wouldn ' t stay in the basket. After two periods of evenly matched playing, it was luck that gave Bartlett two extra baskets in the last half, resulting in a heart-breaking 27-23 deci- sion over the Wells netmen. WELLS |. V.— 20 SPENCER J. V.— 22 The Junior Varsity met their second defeat with the lanky Spencer five by a close score of 20-22. Voloka who sunk six points and Nick Perikli with 5 points to his credit were the only ones able to do much damage for the Crimson and Cray hoopsters, although the defensive playing of Roland Lavallee, Phil Caron, Harold Peterson and George Perikli is what most fans believed kept Prouty from scoring more than they did. WELLS |. V.— 20 SPENCER J. V.— 31 The second meeting of these two evenly matched teams was seen to be no better than the first for the Crimson and Cray netmen, although George Perikli, Edmond Voloka, Phil Caron, and Roland La- vallee wtih four points apiece played their usual topflight game. Nick Perikli and Hank Moriarty displayed fine dodging and faking. Freshmen Team DONALD BOISSONEAULT ' 50 The accurate shooting of Don Sarassin and G. Perik- li and the outstanding ball handling of Dargie, Micheale and Martin, three hard-working guards, led Wells Freshmen to a well earned victory over Tour- tellotte. WELLS — 25 TOURTELLOTTE— 20 Wells faced Tourtellotte for its second victory. As N. Tardiff ' s cagers met the Tourtellotte five on their own territory , they beat them by a close score of 25- 20. The accurate hook shot shooting of Frank Hait- benski and G. Perikli led Wells to a hard earned vic- tory although the guards had some trouble in scoring, they pulled through with several long shots to stun the Tourtellotte fans. WELLS— 32 DUDLEY— 14 Wells badly beat the fancy Dudley five 32-14. G. Perikli and Frank Haitbenski led the Wells five to an easy victory. Perikli, an accurate shooter, scored 14 points and Haitbenski an accurate hook shot man, repeated the same shot many times from the corner of the court. WELLS— 21 SPENCER— 18 Wells ' Don Sarassin scored in the sudden death second over-time period to win the game. First Micheals scored a foul shot which made the score 18-19 in Wells favor. After about three minutes of hard playing, Sarassin broke away and scored to bring Wells ' fourth victory. WELLS — 16 BARTLETT — 29 The accurate shooting of Perikli and Sarassin was not enough to beat the Bartlett five. Although our guards had quite a bit of trouble with the ball, Ethier, a center, helped them out with his outstanding ball handling and shooting. 18 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY REVIEWS But relief comes at last; an end to the plight. In walks the hero, the ladies ' delight. A Little Bit Off The Record Woody Herman whose brassy tunes provided a new epic in jazz, and who gave out with such hot discs as Your Father ' s Mustache, The Good Earth, Goosey Gander, Apple Honey, Wild Root and Caledonia, has given up his band and is now a disc jockey at a Los Angeles radio station. Herman was reported to have the highest payroll in the swing band field, averaging about $5,000.00 a week to his crew. Watch for his new film release . . . Concerto For Johnny. Along with Herman, T. Dorsey, H. James, B. Goodman and other top bands have dis- banded for a vacation period. They will all be back on the road soon, however. Duke Ellington has been given the a ard for being America ' s top swing band for ' 46. The Duke owes his award to his great original numbers and the excel- lent performance of his men. Among the great bands on tour this year who will hit New England are Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Tex Beneke, Lionel Hampton, Vaughn Monroe, Harry James, Charlie Barnet, Alvino Rey, Charlie Spivak and Spike Jones . . The nearest location to see these boys in action is either the R. K. O. in Boston, or the State Theater in Hartford. Price is under a buck a head. A few of them may come to Worcester. Check your paper. A new sensation is sweeping the nation, in the form of Ted Weems ' recording of Heartaches . . . really something, pick it up on the Decca Label. If you own these old Decca blue-label albums, they are worth plenty to collectors: Drummer Boy, Con- trasting Music, by Jimmy Dorsey, Bob Crosby ' s Showcase, Herman ' s Blues On Parade, the Boogie-Woogie albums, or The One o ' Clock Jump, or Boogie-Woogie by the Count. Also in the extinct class are most of the old platters by Will Bradley, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb, Bob Crosby, Miller, Shaw and the Count. In the easy listening class are, Huggin ' and a Chalking by Kay Kyser, The Old Lamp Lighter, by Herman, Everything Is Moving Too Fast bv Peggy Lee, Falling Leaves by Tex Beneke, Jones ' Laughing Record by corn-man Spike, Intermission Riff, a true Kenton styled number, Queer Street by Basie, and either Boogie-Woogie or The Minor Goes Muggin ' by T. Dorsey . . . the King Kole Trio also has a smooth album, under the Capitol label. FRED SIBLEY ' 47 Keynotes In Swing The leading swing exponents in big orchestration- al outfits can generally attribute a few records to adding greatly to their outstanding success. For these records characterize their style and their ideas in the musical field. I will endeavor to describe to the lay- man four great bands and a record each made which added to their rank as pioneers in reformed jazz and present masters of swing. Stan Kenton ' s aggregation heads my list with Art- istry Jumps which symbolizes his ideas, using brass section experimentally and backing it with saxo- phones and solid rhythm sections. Also mixed in is superb solos by V ido Musso and Eddy Safranski, top men in swing music. To hear Stan Kenton ' s original music hear Artistry Jumps. Running parallel to Kenton is Woody Herman ' s Herd with original arrangements like Apple Honey by Ralph Burns. In Apple Honey, Herman on clarinet, Flip Phillips on tenor saxophone and Bill Harris on trombone provide ample and exciting solos backed by a terrific rhythm section headed by bassist Chubby Jackson. Herman ' s orchestra is the most progressive in modern swing. His stars make up most of the band, so what can you expect but one of the best swing records and therefore swing bands. Duke Ellington cops third place with me, though many polls rate him number one as a swing band having more original arrangements. His colorful band also reads as a Who ' s Who in swing. Times a Wastin ' tipicalizes his arrangements. Solos are pro- vided by Johnny Ho dges on alto saxophone and Laur- ence Brown on trombone. Greer on drums and El- lington on piano give a more than complete rhythmi- cal backing to a great saxophone and brass section. This band proves that real talent provides the best listening in swing music. So catch, Times a Wast- in ' . Fourth but not least is Krupa ' s Leave Us Leap. I ' m a little prejudiced about Krupa because of his great work with drums. Add this to a band which works extra well together and you have a great jump band. This original Krupa record stars Charlie Ven- tura on saxophone, Teddy Napoleon on piano with a driving trombone solo. Other solos are by Tommy Pederson (trombone) and Don Fargaquist, a Worces- ter boy who plays the trumpet. To hear modern swing is to hear Krupa ' s Leave Us Leap. CHARLES AGARD ' 47 APRIL, 1947 19 A struggle ensues, the villain is floored, The maidens explain, Our home is restored ' PRATTLE Easter Presents Guess what!!! The other night we were sittin ' around n drinkin ' cokes ' n wondering why somethin ' didn ' t happen, and it did!!! Someone knocked at the door and guess who it was-!! The Easter Rabbit, all dressed up with a big pink bow and a basket of things for you. And so the Easter Rabbit gives To John Allabashi — a lesson on How To Get Along With Senior Girls. To Roland Antaya — a license for his pushcart. To Helen Boucher — an extra larynx. To Shirley DiFederico — a moustache for the next pan- tonine. To Alyne Eaves — a Ford repair kit. To Ernest Duquette — a season ticket for Austin ' s Car. To Nap Favreau — a Crimson and Cray route to sup- plant the News. To Grace Fletcher — a scooter to get to school with. To William Helliwell — a gold star for good conduct for the rest of the year. To Robert Piazzo — a noiseless handkerchief. To Gwynneth Jones and Jean Mannis — sou ' westers. To Robert Keyes — a new grease gun. To Lois Howlett — a road map of Holland. To Margaret Kennedy — a reporter ' s pencil. To Lenore Lariviere — a set of checkers for her slack suit. To Joan Madura — a larger shoe closet. To Carmen Marinelli — a drawing board. To Yvette Meunier — homemade fudge for the Strand candy counter. To Evelyn Waraika — a letter from Publius and Furi- anus. To Buddy Girard — a contract with Arthur Murray. To Herbert Olney — a string to hitch his airplane to a star. To Thomas O ' Brien — the reputation of his namesake. To Tom Stoupis — a radio company of his own. To Bertha Milczewski — an airplane to circle the Globe. • To John Sobieski — no publicity, he gets all Carey ' s. To Richard Sullivan — an onion peeler. To Sally Russell — a slide rule to prepare for Trig next year. To Mary Piccione — a new crystal ball for her for- tunes. Physics Class BOB CARON ' 48 Those who don ' t take physics should. Room 226 (the scientific equivalent of literary room 126) is the most interesting room in the building, especially first period. In come Bob Langevin and Roger Woodbury discussing the current physics problems. George Egan amazes us with his knowledge of engines. We un- derstand that he gleans his information from his brother ' s books on marine engines. Next we hear the latest from Dick Martin ' s cousin and his cousin ' s seventeen brothers and sisters up in Canada. The subject of class discussion is velocity and acceleration. Dick says that it is necessary to average 60 M.P.H. when going to visit his cousin in order to get there in time. He doesn ' t answer Mr. McMahon ' s question, To get there in time for what? Mr. McMahon then amuses us with something about the good old days (though Mr. McMahon ad- mits that he doesn ' t know what was good about them). .We laugh, Mr. McMahon smiles and lets go with his most famous expression, You laugh, but it ' s a fact. We have found that mercury rubbed on rings and bracelets produces the same shiny effect as the phos- phorescent gases of the crater at Podunk. Both leave a dull film, most impractical. Very careful scienti- fic experimentation revealed that a body when dropped will fall, water at sea level will boil at 212°F., a match when lit will burn, and other physical wonders that astound the scientific word. The end of physics period is enjoyed by none. 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Ladies ' Home Journal — Christina Ferguson New Yorker — Roger Woodbury American Girl — Margaret Lenti Colliers — Lionel Clements Etude — Fontana sisters Calling All Boys — Darcy Chase Calling All Cirls — Allen Greene Charm — Barbara Brown Photoplay — Robert Nelson Seventeen — Edna Joslin Holiday — John Moriarty Fascination — Natalie Hazelton Libeity — John LaLiberte Life — Beverly Fox Vogue — Barbara Salva Esquire — Robert Langevin Coronet — Jean Meunier Look — Robert Vallancourt Mademoiselle — Madeleine Bourdelais Country Gentleman — John Martel Deb — Shirley DiFederico Saturday Evening Post — Murat Regip Harper ' s Bazaar — Carmen Santo Football Annual — Forrest Austin Room 118 Movies NANCY JODREY and N. HAKALA Prince and the Pauper — Teacher and pupils Great Expectations — Marks Main Street — Corridor to office To Have and To Hold — High marks Keys of the Kingdom — Typing class No Leave, No Love — School hours 13 Rue Madeleine — Room 102 The Verdict — Report cards If I Had My Way — No homework Razor ' s Edge — Hanging between B and C Lost Weekend — Studying for History tests ■ Duel in the Sun — Baseball games Margie — Sorry to see you go Double Indemnity — Two hours detention Green Years — Freshmen Best Years of Our Lives — Senior Undercover -Passing notes I Stand Condemned — Little room Can ' t Help Singing — To records in typing room Make Mine Music — Glee Club Temptation — Skipping School Miracle of Morgan ' s Creek — I got an A Danger Signal — Warning slips Suspense — Wells-Bartlett games Stairway to Heaven — Graduation If I ' m Lucky An 80 To Each His Own- -Homework Cone With the Wind — Weekends Brief Encounter — Assemblies The Chase -Traffic Officers The Rains Came -No school I ' ve Always Loved You — Tests It ' s a Wonderful Life — School days Gallant Journey Trip to office Blue Skies Vacations Henry V English class Conflict Basketball games Notorious Open the door, Richard Never Say Goodbye — To Dear Wells High Do you know which is the busiest room in our school? You don ' t?!! We ' ll tell you then. It ' s room 1 18, presided over by Mr. Tardiff. Perhaps you don ' t believe us. We ' ll prove it. If you drop in any time between 8:00 and 8:15, you will behold the follow- ing sights: All the sports minded minds, namely Jimmy Yates and Sly, Louis Theodoss, Ian Soutar, and Rich St. Martin are sitting around Mr. Tardiff ' s desk discuss- ing the preceding day ' s sports — they ' re always be- hind. About this time Harold Peterson drops in to pay his usual social call for no particular reason. However, boys aren ' t the only ones around here who form huddles. Regina Travinski and Priscilla Wayne usually have to share a seat to get all their talking done. Florence Swiatek, Emily Theodoss, and Barbara Swirbliss also have frequent tete-a-tetes over their homework. Oh! Oh! Here come two unfortunates — freshmen, naturally — Don Sarrasin and Ben Dargie, to ask about their basketball. Bill Coderre, Rich St. Martin ' s con- stant shadow, follows them in to join the crowd. Bill Spinney, David Varnam, and Warren Thomp- son are in the middle of another discussion, about what, we have never been able to find out. Here comes another frequent visitor, Arlene Good- win, who is merely looking for Pauline St. Onge. Pauline is talking to Barbara St. Martin (have you ever seen Barbara ' s specs?). Roger Vincent, Cynthia Wescott, and Lucille Tru- deau lend atmosphere and variety to the room — Roger with talk about his girl friends (that ' s where the va- riety comes in) and Cynthia and Lucille with their struggle with Latin. By now, if you aren ' t convinced that room 1 1 8 is not only the busiest but also the best home room in M. E. W. H. S., you, dear reader, are a very skeptical person. We like it anyway. Is Your Name Here? But sure the eye of time beholds no name So blest as thine in all the rolls of fame. — Homer Ann — gracious Barbara — a stranger, foreign Bet+y — blessed Claire — shining, brilliant Helen — light Irene — peaceable Jean — heavenly grace Lucille — born at daybreak Mary — distressed, tearful Nancy — merciful Patricia — of noble birth Phyllis — a green bough Ruth — a vision of beauty Allan — majestic, graceful David — beloved Donald — proud chief Edward — guardian of happiness Frank — free George — a farmer Harold — leader of the army James — supplanter John — heavenly grace Lawrence — laurel -crowned Peter — a rock Richard — generous, liberal Robert — bright in counsel Roger — spear of fame William defender APRIL, 1947 23 Soap Box Operas Remember that day back in January when we were dismissed because school was cold? Well we trudged home through the snowdrifts, drew up a rocker be- side the radio, and here ' s the latest results on those famous soap box operas. David Harum — Robert Hall Stella Dallas — Connie St. Onge Lorenzo Jones — Herman Langevin Joyce Jordan — Mary Piccione Aunt Jennie — June Boissoneault Amanda of Honeymoon Hill — Flora Caves Life Can Be Beautiful — Matilda L ' Hereux Jack Armstrong — Ira Brachett Big Sister — Nancy Deignan Happy Hank — Gerard Tavernier Mayflower Donut Man — David Horsley Road Of Life — Steve Pappas Kate Smith — Violette Demers Our Cal Sunday — Constance Jacob Perry Mason — Gary Kunkel Woman In White — Marilyn Cagnon Doctor Malone — Bob Langevin Amos ' n ' Andy — Jane Farquhar and Maragaret Lenti Doctor I. Q. — Robert Craig Mr. Anthony — Miss Brodeur Jimmy Durante — Gordon Chamberlain Pepper Young — Donald Sarrasin Tennessee Jed — David Varnum Footprints On The Paths Of Time While rambling through the records the other day, we ran across some well known footprints on the paths of time which many young brothers and sisters have to fill. For instance, we find sophomore Jimmy Athanas well on his way to the height of popularity that his brother, Sam, reached. Donald Boissoneault is also doing a good job of filling Harry ' s shoes which have carried him through many a football tussle. And, speaking of Boissoneaults, we ' ll be darned if Bucky ' s sister, June, isn ' t taking over where he left off. Although only a freshman, Irene Clements now realizes the long journey ahead of her to reach Nellie ' s realm of leadership. We wonder if Lois Gagnon can play and sing such rhythmic cowboy songs as sis Marilyn does. Hope Venie, however, doesn ' t want to fill Charlie ' s shoes. She ' s holding out for his bright green shirt. In order to be like her brother, Bob, Agnes Shaw is the shining light of her algebra class. To fill Jimmy Roberts ' footprints, sister Jane has bought a new pair of size thirteen shoes. They don ' t fit, who who cares? If Lois and Pat Shippee can write like Barbara, we can look forward to a super C. and C. in a few years. Know Caroline Algers? Well, that flash of light- ning through the halls is her brother, Sam. With Shirley Taylor ' s sister, Margaret, in school, 1950 will give room 104 a memory of 1947. Jean and Darcy Chase are both members of the Virginia Chase family tree. Are there any more? Speaking of two sisters, there ' s Anita and Marie Bozzo to fill Adeline ' s shoes. Wow! Audrey Simonds is just loaded with pre- decessors. Remember June. Lorna, and Jean? I suppose we could ramble on this subject forever, but we must stop for a minute and try to figure the answer to that contemporary question, Who is the sister of Sister Kenny? Well, Goo-by. The Mystery Of The Missing Moa OR WHY THE MAORIS ARE CANNIBALS TODAY NATALIE HAZELTON ' 47 Time was when the world abounded in Cassowary, Apteryx, Hesperornis, Aschaeopterbyx, and Moa. The skies literally resounded with the rush of flapping wings, the plunge of swooping claws, and the raucous sounds of screeching beaks, while from the earth be- low, the trumpetings and stampedings of giant herds of Moa echoed and reverberated from peak to peak. What has become of our Moa, that immense wingless oird whose size and appearance caused the automo- bile to shake, the airplane to shudder, and the atomic bomb to tremble in despair? This mystery has been pondered over f or centuries by scientists and students of world renowned distinc- tion, laboring in secrecy to discover the whereabouts of our feathered friend, the massive Moa. Some say that the Moa is extinct, while others advance the theory, founded on fact, that the Mca was eaten by the natives of he South Pacific, the Maoris. When the last Moa was devoured, the Moaris reluctantly turned to human flesh which led to cannibalism. This theory seems more than likely when one realizes the Moa and Maori have much the same spelling except for a reversal of vowels. This, however .might be a typographical error on the part of the printer. Touche ' A faint and persistent buzzing heralded its swift approach. As it came into his range of vision, Bob was able to ascertain the cause of his distraction. While it continued slowly circling his hidden vantage point, he saw, although it was high in the air, the shiny silvery wings which lifted the short, squat body from the earth high into the cloudless cerulean blue of the heavens. He perceived it circling even more slowly and then beginning the long descent back to earth. Motionless Bob controlled himself although he was sorely tempted to act suddenly. It neared, touched, and finally landed. With a muffled cry Bob raised his gun and sprayed the fly! To A Groundhog KATHLEEN BROUSSEAU ' 47 Long months of loneliness and darkness and despair served him as torture never would have done, Nor Death have found in her capacity Each anxious moment, pondering his fate, propelled him nearer to Today. Cell-worn, care-furrowed, others had paced the worn stone path the same as he Waiting that faint murmer, scraping on the floor and sound of keys Jingling and a light in the door, Their chance to be free. Others, charmed into acquiescense by thought on an acquittal, accepted calmly the interminable wait, Faced juries with smiling faces, but he Whose chance for fair decision rested on this day was ever anxious and afraid. Now, bravely, steadily mounting his cell-steps, He greets the sunlight with a grimace I mayhap his eyes are dimmed by darkness I and sees A darkling semblance of himself against the door. Not yet the bird songs, grass, — not yet acquittal, What shadow ever more disheartening! Spring was come too soon. 24 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Room 230 Comics Before the tardy bell rings, homeroom teachers may wonder where all the boys are. Coach Kyrios knows. They all seem to wander into his room. Charlie Venie and Johnny Young have adopted this room and may be found there from now on. A crowd gathers around Coach ' s desk as Louie Theodoss, Dick Sullivan, Keecho Metro, Ernie Duquette, Roger He- bert, Forrest Austin, and Lloyd Thibeault come through the door. Everyone is talking about basketball except Johnny, who is enthusiastically doing his chemistry. At the other end of the room Theodore Brault and Bob Caron interrupted Louise Benoit ' s argument with Big Lee Benoit. Dave Boudreau, sitting all by himself, has his head buried in a big, mysterious, black and yellow book with 1947 on the cover. He repeats to himself, I can be a ham, all I need is a crystal. Everyone has some suspicion about that book. Helen Boucher sits next to Keech Metro as if she wants to talk to John Allabashi. George Metras ' mirthful laugh booms out just be- fore the bell rings and all the visitors rush out. Febo Bartoli, George Bibeau, and Roland Antaya hurry to their seats; Claire Blanchet, Cynthia Beck, Theresa Colognesi, Anna Boniface, and Aline Carpenter stop their conversation; and Joe Cartier lets Darcy Chase study. Everything is quiet when Charles Brusso and Lucille Benoit, the late birds, enter. About this time Ed McQuade, the basketball man- ager, enters to start the official day with Coach Kyrios. Song Titles While spending the last rainy afternoon in the record shop we came across a few favorites, some old, some new, and somehow they reminded us of the kids at Wells both you and I know. The Things We Did Last Summer — Lucy Proulx A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody — Ellen Hogan My Hero — Hank Moriarty Something To Remember You By — tassels on the seniors ' caps at graduation. Somebody Loves Me — jane Howarth How Cute Can You Be? — Barbara Salva Nancy With The Laughing Face — Nancy Phillips The Boy Next Door — Mona LeClaire You Make Me Feel So Young — Fred Sibley Let ' s Co Back And Kiss The Girls Coodnite Again Kelly Kollios, Steve Tanionas, Bob Langevin, John LaLiberte The Blonde Sailor — Edna Joslin Take It Easy — Shorthand dictation Surrender — Detention room Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall — Report cards No Can Do — Skip school I ' ve Cot The Coods On You — Mr. Robertson I ' ll Buy That Dream — One Session days again Rumors Are Flying — Assembly today Time Waits For No One — Norman Loiselle I Can ' t Begin To Tell You — Miss Drake ' s U. S. History Class Oh, What A Beautiful Morning —Saturday My Reverie — The Mailman Where Do We Co From Here — -Freshmen Dreaming Study Hall Cive Me Five Minutes More Algebra test More and More — Asse mblies Henry — Clifford Olson Terry Lee — Sam Chapin Cranberry Boggs — Bill Lusignan Dixie Dugan — Marion Parker Blondie — Cecelia Baily Candy Kane — Ellen Hogan Dagwood — Harold Peterson Etta Ket — Ramona LeClaire Ella Cinders — Mary Breen Tarzan — Bob Vallancourt Nancy — Rita Duff Brenda Starr — Nancy Phillips Joe Palooka — Joe Taraskiewicz Hotshot Charlie — Johnny Young Kayo — Nick Perikli Katzenjammer Kids — Voloka Twins Girls ' Basketball Practice About 5 o ' clock at the West Street Gym, the girls start to gather in the balcony ready to start basket- ball practice as soon as the boys get off the floor. Rita Duff is trying to sell her sneakers to anyone who ' ll buy them. Helen Pienta and Lorraine Proulx are studying their shorthand, while Betsy Lemmelin and Elizabeth Migala discuss senior activities. Mary Piccione seems pre-occupied and very worried. She must have lost the locker key again. The girls have a short practice on this night. They leave the gym early to rest for the game the follow- ing day, following Miss Benoit ' s instructions. What If s Roger was Camay instead of Woodbury. Beverly was Wolf instead of Fox. Shirley was Barber instead of Taylor. Irene was Carpenter instead of Mason Pauline was Ton instead of Bail. Bernice was Maid instead of Butler. Rachel was Hat instead of Bonnette. Christine was Runner instead of Walker. Florence was Wind instead of Breeze. Barbara was Green instead of Brown. What Would Happen If The Y wasn ' t patronized by Webster anymore. Mutt turned out to be Richard Dalton and Jeff turned out to be Robert Vallancourt. There weren ' t any pretty girls in the Junior Class Rena Themistocles left her quips at home. Hank Remian spoke first to a girl. Miss Fitzgerald gave out more A ' s. These freshmen turned out to be more fun! A tall, dark, handsome teacher was added to the faculty — single of course. We could tell the Castrucci twins apart. There weren ' t any more Perikli boys. Phyllis Freeman and Elizabeth Migala didn ' t have Hampton Beach to talk about. Ann Tobia was speechless. Sylvio Durocher didn ' t visit room 104 anymore. Mr. Laakso relaxed his guard in the corridors. Emil Noga lost that starry look in his eyes. Lloyd Thibeault forgot his interest in cooking class. Antoinette Mitchell lost her cheerfulness. Richard Sully Sullivan lost his giggle. Paul Corriveau kept to the second floor. APRIL, 1947 25 Aeronautics Class BOB KEYES ' 48 There ' s one room in the high school that every third period has a sign on its door, For boys only. It was full of empty chairs. Then the sign was changed to read, For MEN only. Next day it was filled right up. Now just to insure against girls getting in, Big Lloyd Thibeault and Big Lee Benoit were made guards with a new pass word required every week. This worked fine until one day Mr. Varnum forgot what the pass word was. He begged and pleaded to be let in, but no soap. He finally got in, though; Mr. Robertson prompted him. He also prompted us with 45 hours of detention But we decided if we slept there a couple of night we would be all set) . Besides the guards, we had a few bouncers, Hank Moriarty, John Sotir, and Chas. Brousseau. We took out all the chairs and put little jet planes in instead (purely in the interests of scie nce, of course). We were well grounded, though, for flying between the rows of desks in the next room. We had 55 windows, 25 lights 3 7 22 black boards, and ' 2 a desk to our credit before the authorities did that, though, (the desk used to belong to Mr. Varnum). These Jets had to be serviced often, so Norman Loiselle and Leonard Brodeur were made grease- monkeys. After class these boys washed up which al- ways took them an hour or so, they must sit in the grease (it just couldn ' t be because they wanted to skip 4th period could it?). When the office girls came, they had to slip no- tices under the door and run. Yellow slips, at the end of 5 weeks, went into a special slot in the door which leads to a stove (where else could we get fuel?) . One day a girl got in by mistake which is a very serious offense (the guards must have been busy looking at pin ups — airplanes of course). She was brought before our judge, Harry Boissoneault, and jurors, W. Blair, L. Theodoss, and R. Ciesla, who pro- nounced her guilty and sentenced her to our J3t chair. She was released, however, afjer |. Sobieski of the U. E. M. P. union (Undertakers, Embalmers, Morti- cians, and Pallbearers) who handles all our bodies, said he didn ' t have any more room. This is all true. If you don ' t think so, just ask me, I ' ll tell you! French II Obligeante — Irene Mason Unique — Bette Howard Reveuse — Beverly Fox Fidele — Lucille Proulx Reserve — Pauline Cuilbeault Engageante — Regina Burgess Nonchalante — LuciHe Parent Contente — Antoinette Mitchel Habile — Ketty Brouseau Agre ' able — Connie Lapierre Docte — Miss Brodeur Jolie — Edna Joslin Eblouissante — Madelyn Bourdelais Contente — Antoinette Mitchel Tranquille — Nancy jodrey Interessante — Rena Themistocles Vive — Lucille Fournier Energique — Ruth Hefner Sage — Barbara Shippee ATTENTION APPLE LOVERS!! Delicious apples for sale. Inquire at Paul Corriveau ' s apple parlor. The apples are full of worms; the worms are full of apple. If you bite straight through, you won ' t miss anything. It is reported that George Egan never has had a haircut because of shear fright. ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE WITH MATHEMATICS? See Albert Taylor ' s arithmetic bugs. Guaranteed to add to your misery, subtract from your pleasures, divide your attention and multiply something awful. The girls in Miss Drake ' s music recital held at the Country Club were seen to stir the fire in the fire- place between the bars so they wouldn ' t interfere with the music. Grate, huh? Lost and Found Department LOST — Two pairs of braids, (pigtails). Disappeared from the heads of Patsy McMahon and Norma Beck early this year. Finder please do not return! No reward. History Terms Stamp Act — 1 1 :45 Bell Corrupt Bargain — F ' s The Labor Class — All Era of Cood Feeling — Spring Vacation Midnight judges — Us Before a Test Funding The National Debt — Class Dues Intolerable Acts — Tests Royal Proclamation — Assembly Announced Molasses Act — Candy Epidemic Social Classes — Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen Divine Right of Kings — Teacher ' s Authority Royal Province — Southbridge Lure of the East — Temptation to Skip Secession — Dropping a Subject Admiralty Court — The Little Office Barbary Pirates — Traffic Officers Cape of Cood Hope — Days before vacation Common Sense — What the Freshmen Lack Declaration of Independence — Seniors ' Gradua tion Enemy Aliens — Bartlett Sante Fe Trail — Main Street Hill The Perfect Sophomore Girl has: Nita LaRochelle ' s cute ways Barbara St. Martin ' s genuine bashfulness Carolyn Allard ' s height Irene Montigny ' s smile Florence LaReau ' s clothes Pauline St. Onge ' s intellect Lois LePage ' s poise Flora Caves ' nice appearance The Prahm twins ' friendliness. The Perfect Sophomore Boy has: Alden Bennett ' s wavy pompadour Henry Bushe ' s physique Jimmy Sly ' s eyes Kent Blair ' s beauty sleep complexion Donald Boiteau ' s dancing feet Bill Lusignan ' s height Dick St. Martin ' s sharp neckties Bob Lundstrom ' s artist ' s hand Louis Theodoss ' athletic skill Eddie Leduc ' s humor Bob Orsini ' s musical ability Bill Coderre ' s ambition 26 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY S h The Drama has ended; She ' s found her mate. The curtains are draivn; The applause is great. LOCALS Junior Play JOHN SIMONDS A three act comedy, A Date With Judy has been chosen as the annual junior class presentation. The play is being directed by Miss Grace Palmer. The heroine Judy Foster, a typical high school girl, is portrayed by Louise Benoit, and George Te- treault appears as Judy ' s faithful boy friend, Oogie Pringle. These are supported by Helen Pienta, Judy ' s mother; Mary Piccione, the maid; Alyne Eaves, Jane Farquhar, Vivian Ferron, Shirley Laliberte, and Bar- bara Spreadbury, the girls; Helen Boucher, the kid sister. Also Ronald Sheriffs, Judy ' s father; Donald Grenier, Judy ' s brother; and Allan Martel and Allen Greene, other boys. The stage managers are Thomas Stoupis and Philip Cheney. The stage committee is Roland Antaya, Grace Fletcher, Jean Mannis, Gwynneth Jones, and Paul Tortin. Prompters are Barbara Thereault and Marilyn Gagnon, and property committee is Anna Boniface, Cynthia Beck and Cecilia Bialy. The advertising com- mittee is Barbara Salva, Annette Guillemette, Carmen Marinelli, Lorraine Langevin, Gloria Quattrocelli, Helen Pienta, and John Allabashi. The Talent Show Wells ' annual Talent Show was held at the high school auditorium February 7, under the direction of Miss Grace Palmer. Proceeds from the show are added to the Scholarship Fund raised to aid a deserving stu- dent. Last year the first award of one hundred dol- lars was given. The setting was a reproduction of Metro Brothers ' Restaurant made by Robert Hall, complete with strawberry sodas, screwy signs, and everything usually found in such an establishment. John Simonds took the part of Blondie, Richard St. Martin, Pasco, and William Coderre, Mike- -a Mike admired by all, es- pecially Vivian Ferron who sang I Like Mike to prove it. Regina Burgess took the part of the new waitress, Clementine, a high school girl who had asked Blondie to allow the school ' s Talent Show to be practised in the store. Wandering in and out of the restaurant were characters peculiar to Wells ' stage, notably Roger (Henpecked) Woodbury, and Donald Boiteau (he believes in signs). Another amazing character- istic of Wells, and Wells only, is the Mary (Prim) Breen, and Buddy (disgusted) Gillon, plus the famous baby impersonator, Fred Sibley, in a little family scene topped off by Freddy ' s song of sorrow, I ' m a Motion Picture Baby. In and out of the store were members of the Talent Show who practised, had sodas, and enjoyed them- selves in general. To make the setting even more realistic, Bob (what a sales talk) Langevin tried to sell that famous toothpaste, Molgate, to Blondie. Bob was very ably assisted by Jordan (he wows ' em) Zack. The cast of the show also included Natalie Hazel- ton, Marjorie Anderson, Violette Demers, Robert Or- sini, Nancy Knight, Barbara Shippee, Barbara Spread- bury, Donald Boiteau, Shirley Prahm, Beverly Prahm, Rita Duff, Teresa Martin, Margaret Lenti, Carmen Santo, Nancy Phillips, Ramona LeClair, Jane Far- quehar, Barbara Salva, Shirley DiFederico, Walter Pontbriand, Harry Desrosiers, Donald Grenier, Ronald and Marilyn Sheriffs, and Donato Bernadone. Nancy Hakala had charge of the properties, and Sam Sotir managed the stage. On the publicity com- mittee was Albert Taylor, Chairman; Diana DiAn- gelis, and Elaine Vangel. Paul Fcrtin and Robert Lorange had charge cf checking. The Ticket Committee consisted of Myrtle Joyce and Shirley Taylor, Co-chairmen, and Connie Mayts, Ralph Miller, Joan Madura, Rita Corriveau, Theresa Colognesi, Afrovite Costa, Audry Simonds, Maureen Heaton, Flora Caves, Adelia DiGregorio, Irene Fav- reau, Connie LaPierre, William Rowett, Mary Rutcho, George Brousseau, Ruth Hefner, Gloria Quattrocelli, Sam Sotir, Paul Fortin, Raymond Borus, John Pezzetti, Robert Lorange, Grace Fletcher, William Helliwell, Roger Lacerte, Thomas O ' Brien, Leonard Brodeur, Joe Taraskiewicz, Evelyn Polomski, Norman Loiselle, Robert Caron, Lucille Fournier, and Donald Grenier. Ushers were Helen Mayts and Joan Zitka, co- chairmen; Dorothy Osowski, Peggy Prince, Nancy Czyzewski, Connie Mayts, Connie St. Onge, Roland Fontaine, and Eddie Leduc. Miss Elsie Benoit was business manager. APRIL. 1947 27 Assembly The Camerons, America ' s society magicians, en- tertained at assembly January 6, 1947. Mr. Cameron swallowed electric light bulbs, and produced Buggs Bunny from a handkerchief, assisted by his wife. Mr. Cameron performed other acts with colored handker- chiefs, ping pong balls, flowers, and cards. C. I. ' s An- gela Ceprari, Charles Benoit, and Roland Tremblay also helped Mr. Cameron. The program was brought to a climactic conclusion when Mr. Cameron shot his wife. Edna Joslin played at the assembly. A technicolor movie, entitled The Land of The Maharajas, based on the life and customs of the in- habitants of India, was shown at an assembly on January 15. It was presented by the Esso Oil Co. The movie pictured the travels of Lawrence Thaw and his wife, through India, starting at Peshawar. They went through Hyberdad, and at Bikani they saw a royal wedding with all its pomp and ceremony. The movie was vividly colored and entertaining. Kae Hyland played at assembly. Assembly was opened on January 20 by the Boys ' Clee Club singing A Capital Ship. Old Black Joe was sung by Robert Brodeur, and Brahms ' Lullaby by Wel- don Blair and Walter Salva. Miss Jenny K. Dunn, chairman of the Placement bureau at Katherine Cibbs School, spoke on Acquring a Job. In her speech she gave helpful hints on dress and manners when applying for a position. The program was combined by a piano solo, Polo- naise by Gary Kunkel, and She ' ll Be Coming ' Round the Mountain by a group of Sophomore boys. Con- cluding the assembly Steve Tanionos and Kelly Koll ios harmonized The Old Lamplighter and Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child. January 30, colored lantern-slides showing famous places and beautiful scenery in Nantucket were shown. Regina Burgess described the scenes which |oseph Burgess, Jr., displayed. Edna Joslin played for the as- sembly. Thursday afternoon, February 10, 1947, Wesley Boynton, concert tenor, gave a costumed recital. His program was entitled Highlights in Song and Story, and his numbers were from operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan. Morse Haithwaite was accompanist. Mr. Boynton was dressed in green tights, a black Chinese coat and straw hat when he opened his pro- gram with arias from The Mikado. For The Pirates of Penzance, he wore a white blouse, wine doublet and trousers, and a three-cornered hat. For Princess Ida, he was dressed in a long Kelley-green velvet cape. He also protrayed Lord Chancellor, from the opera of the same name. Madeleine Bourdelais played at the assembly. At an assembly on February 1 2, the Dramatic Club presented the play, Antic Spring. Members of the cast were as follows: Ginger, Lois Lepage; Gwendolyn, Marjory Andersen; Blossom, Jane Howarth; Robert, Donald Boiteau; Sam, George Tetreault; Elbert, Dick Blair. Bookholders were Helen Pienta and Jacquelyn Allard. Miss Flora Tait directed the performance. At a paid assembly on March 3, Miss Mary Barry, marimba soloist, played three groups of pieces illus- trating the different types of mallets and the sources of materials and entertained with hit parade numbers. Aline and Annette Guillemette played at the as- sembly. On March 10 an assembly was held to start a fund- raising campaign. Mr. Obert of the Crowell-Collier Publishing Company explained the details of the magazine drive and Mr. Hoyt spoke about the pur- pose of the drive. Edna Joslin played for the assembly. On March 12 Patricia Pinard, a stewardess from the United Air Lines, told of her training in taking care of people and her experiences with various pas- sengers. Pauline Bail played at the assembly. Reader ' s Guild In February, the Music Department received the book A Treasury of Grand! Opera as a gift from the Guild. Miss Priscilla Drake accepted the gift in be- half of the department. BENOIT BROS. 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Right now, there are several open- ings for girls finishing high school. As an employee of the Telephone Company, you are assured of surroundings that are pleasant, fellow workers who are friendly and work that is not only interesting but which also offers opportunity for advancement. Another advantage is the good pay you receive. You earn while you learn; the pay for beginners is good, and you can begin to earn increases in a few months. Your teacher or vocational adviser can tell you more about work in this interesting industry. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH COMPANY Patronize Our Advert is era Grace Flower Shop Flowers for All Occasions Telephone 980 93 Chapin St. Phil ' s Shoe Store STYLISH FOOTWEAR FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 316 Main Street LIRO ' S MARKET Quality Meats and Groceries Phone 791 Pleas ant St. Southbridge Aline ' s Food Shoppe A Silent Partner to the Housewife Y. M. C. A. 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WELLS HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS VOLUME XXX JUNE, 1947 NUMBER 3 Crimson and Gray Staff Editor in Chief Assistant Editor in Chief Business Manager Treasurer Secretary Subscription Manager Financial Adviser Facidt; Adviser John Simonds Natalie Hazelton Robert Langevin Achilleas Kollios Vivian Julien Edna Joslin Miss Persis Howe Miss Thecla Fitzgerald Business Staff Robert Caron Thomas Stoupis Murat Regip Allen Greene Richard St. Martin Robert Craig Robert Keyes William Coderre William ' Lusignan Lionel Clements Alumni Art Athletic Locals Praltlt Editorial Staff Helen Boucher Edmund Gillon s Elizabeth Migala George Egan Elinor Oshry Ruth Hefner Florence Brzys Pauline Hefner Patricia Lewis Roger Woodbury Barbara Shippee Christine Walker Regina Burgess Beverly Fox S u bscrip t io n S taff Nancy Knight Ramona LeClaire Pauline St. Onge Frederic Sibley Marcia Small Clare Tully Typing Staff Pauline Bail Aline Guillemette Helen Matys Emile Noga Jeanne Simonds Joan Zitka Barbara Hickox Remembering her help and guidance in so many ways Her affectionate understanding through our high school days To MISS ROSE BRODEUR The Class of 1947 dedicates today This issue of The Crimson and Gray. (2) I 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 To the Class of 1947 A mind is not born, it is acquired through training. Personality is not born, it is developed through practice. Happiness is not born, it is accomplished through understanding. Mind, personality, and happiness — these three things might well be defined as the essence of education, for cny one trait without the other two does not make for a well-rounded individual. During your secondary school career, we have tried to bring mind and personality into proper focus and to teach you how to find happiness in your lives. Books have been written for the edi- fication of your teachers concerning the develop- ment of your minds and the bringing forth of your unique personalities, but all the wisdom of the ages expressed in books and songs, has never found the perfect solution for personal happiness. That abstract value must be within yourselves and accomplished through understanding yourselves, your environ- ments, and your neighbors. I shall not attempt to give a long digression on the attainment of happiness because it is so very illusive, but having watched young people develop for twenty years, I shall list a few of the factors that contribute to the dsvelopment of mind, personality, and happi- ness, in the hope that some day one of them will prove of value to you. 1. Happiness is based primarily on understanding and sustained effort, as is success. 2. Accent the study of people with a view to tolerance and cooperation. 3. Welcome the observations of friends, enemies, and science; discount such ob- servations with care. 4. Beware of rejecting a spiritual life in the attempt to be modern or scientific. Always remember that only one thing is necessary; to possess God. 5. Take no credit for advantages which come to you by birth or by chance. 6. When you feel happiness slipping from you — Stop worry! Eat less! Sleep longer! Exercise more! Do not reduce your life to rigid routine, but live as the spirit moves you, as long as such living conforms with intelligence and good taste. When you find your path of life and decide upon it, don ' t think it is so neces- sary to everyone that you insist others adopt it. JAMES M. ROBERTSON 7. o: 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Senior Class Officers LIONEL JOSEPH CLEMENTS Nellie Nel Clem (o) Th right man, in the right place, at the right time. Class President 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; C. and G. 2, 3, 4; Football 1 , 2, 3, 4; Reader ' s Guild 2, 3, Pres. 4; Traffic Squad 3, Executive Board 4; Com.: Grad. Activi- ties 3, Stage 3, 4, Ticket Chair. 3, Reader ' s Guild Plays, Business Manager of Magazine Drive 4. ANN MARIE TOBIA (a) II A • II Annie Such popularity must be deserved. Class Vice-President 2, 3, 4; H. R. V-Pres. 2; H. R. Sec. 3; Advisory Board 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, Sec. 2, Treas. 3, Christmas Play 1, Reader ' s Guild 1, Adv. Bd. 3; Bashful Bachelor 3; When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Com.: Ticket 1 , Dec. 2, Chap. 3, Play 4, Grad. Activities Usher 3. JOAN MARIE ZITKA ' Jo ' Joanie x) Few people possess such ejualities of cheerful nags and friendliness. Class Secretary 4; Honor Pupil; Advisory Board 4; H. R. Sec. 1, 2; Reader ' s Guild 3; C. and G. 4; H. R. Capt. Magazine Drive; Usher: Class Day 3, Grad 3, Play 4, Talent Show 4; Magazine Recorder Com. 4. JOHN LINCOLN SIMONDS Johnny (a) A good mind is worth a kingdom, Class Treasurer 4; Graduation Speaker; Honor Pupil; Class President 1 ; C. and G. 3, Editor-in-chief 4; Bash- ful Bachelor 3; When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; The Wedding 2; Student Council 1 , 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3; H. R. Pres. 1; Radio Club Ad- visory Board Rep. 4; Assemblies 1 , 2, 3, 4; Class Adv Bd. 4; Class Prophecy 4; Com.: Ticket 2, Gift 2, 3; Usher: Bac. 3, Grad. 3, Class Day 3, Prom. 3; Motto 4. ' a I Academic Course (c) Commercial Course gl General Course A) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Honor Pupils— Class of 1947 Mary Agnes Breen (a) The mirror of all courtesy. Graduation Speaker; Honor Pu- pil; D. A. R. Representative 4; V.- Pres. R. ' s Guild 4; Winner of Air Mail Contest 4; When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Bashful Bachelor 3; Tal- ent Show 4; Clubs: Dramatic 3; Com. : Flower 3 ; Usher: Graduation, Class Night 3; Office Girl 3, 4; Chairman Class Will 4; H. R. Cap- tain Magazine Campaign. Florence Mary Brzys Flo Wotch (a) Not always smiling, but nt least always serene. Honor Pupil; Prophecy 4; C. and C. 4; Dramatic Club 2; Com.: Motto 4; Invitation 2, Dance De- corations 3, Property 3; Ushers: Play 4, Graduation 3, Class Day 3. Ruth Marie Hefner Ruthie (a) From her shall read the perfect itmys of honor. Graduation Speaker; Honor Pu- pil; Student Council 4; C. and C. 4; Class History 4; Field Hockey 3; Dram. Club 3, 4; Usher: Class Day 3, Grad. 3, Play 4; Com.: Pro- gram 4, Chairman Dec. 4, Co- Chairman Flower 3, Stage 3, So- cial 4, Prop. 3, Dec. 3; Records for Magazine Campaign 4. Edna Louise Joslin Slim Eddie (a) Young in limbs, in judgement old. Honor Pupil; C. and C. 2, 3, Subscription Mgr. 4; Class Sec. 1 ; H. R. V-Pres. 3, Sec. 4; Reader ' s Guild 2; Play 2; The Bashful Bach- elor 3; Amateur Show 2, 3; Office Girl 4; Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Glee I, 2, Pres. 3, V-Pres. 4 Camera Sec. 3; Com.: Harvest Dance Ticket 2. Camera Club Dance Dec. 3, Co-Ch. Prom 3, Motto 4, Will 4; Ushers: Class Day 3, Bac. 3. Vivian Certrude Julien Viv (c) fm, Here is a dear and true industrious friend. Graduation Speaker; Honor Pu- pil; C. and C. Secretary 4; Class History 4; Class Advisory Board 4; Com.: Ring 3, Play Publicity 3, 4; Usher: Class Day 3, Grad. 3, H. R. Capt. of Magazine Drive 4; Mot- to 4. Achilleas Kollios Kelly Skull (e) ■ ' And tin- merry lore to dance. ' ' Honor Pupil, C. and C. 3, Treas. 4; Student Council 2, 3, Vice- Pres. 4; Com.: Grad. Dec. Chair 3. Grad Week Usher 3, Prom 3, Class Day 3, Christmas Dance 3: Bash- ful Bachelor 3; Talent Show 3, 4; H. R. Treas. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Robert William Langevin Bob Doc (a) ■■ Wise to resolve and patient to perform . Graduation Speaker; Honor Pu- pil; H. R. Pres. 1, 2, 3, 4; C. and C. 2, 3, Bus Mgr. 4; Bashful Bach- elor 3; When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4 Grad. Week Usher 3; Clubs: Bowling 2, 3, Glee 2, 3, 4; Amateur Show 2, 3, 4; Com. : Prom Chair. 3, Ticket T. O. ' s Dance 4, Gift 4, Play 4, Mot- to 4. Elinor Helene Oshry El (a) Wisdom is better than rallies. Honor Pupil; American Legion Essay 1st Prize 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 1, 3, 4; When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Crimson and Cray 3. 4; The Bashful Bachelor 3, Usher: Class Day 3, Graduation 3, Play Com. 3, 4; Clubs: Glee 2, Dramatic 2, Bowling 2, Reader ' s Guild Play 2. ,5) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Charles Lionel Agard Carl Chas (g) Life is a i ii r that must be played. H. R. Treas. 1 ; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Bowling 2; Music Committee: Play 3, Prom 3, Dance 2. Adrien Ernest Archambeault Archie Arches (c) He ' s n good mini. I ' ll say that for him. Bowling 2, Com.: Play Checking 3, Prom Checking 3, Class Day Usher 3. Rita Louise Baglioni Reet (e) Laughing eyes, a merry smile, and a merry, merry heart. Class Secretary 2; Senior Play 4; Commercial Play 1; Com.: Dance 2, Picnic 2, Crad. 3; Clubs: Bowl- ing 1, 2, 3, Glee 1, 2, 3, 4, Drama- tic 2. Pauline Vivian Bail Paul Bail Paullie (e) Full nf girlish glee C. and C. 4; Office girl 2; Talent Show 2; Bowling 2; Basketball 3: Com.: Usher 3, Play 4, Graduation Dec. 3, Superlatives 4; Clubs - Glee 2, 4, Dramatic 2, 3. Louise Pauline Beaudry Lou Red (c) •• i sweet attractive kind of grace. Class Advisory Board 4; Class Play 4; Clubs: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Dramatic 3, Bowling 1, 2, Field Hockey I; Com.: Play Usher 3. Grad 3, Candy 3. Estelle Marie Beaulieu (c A pleasing sort of person. Dramatic Club 2, 3; Bowling 2; Com.: Dance 2, Stage 3, Usher 4, Grad. Dec. 3. Charles Edward Benoit (g) ' I ' here ' s the liio mr of it. Veteran Weldon Henry Blair Weldy (g) .4 merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Clubs: Glee 2, 3, 4, Amateur Show 3, 4; Com.: Prom Dec, Stage for When A Man ' s Sixteen. Beverly Gertrude Blanchard Bev Blanch Candy (g) She treads life ' s pathway with n carefree mind. Com.: Class Day Dec. 3, Candy 2, Play Dec. 2. Patricia Mary Boehm Pat Patty (g) • laugh ' d ami dane ' d and talk ' d unt sang. Field Hockey 3; Basketball 3. (6) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Harry Marvin Boissonea ult Sonny (g) The strength of twenty men. Football 2, 3, 4; Com.: Ticket 3, 4, Stage 4, Flower,, Class Day, Prom Dec. 3. Rachel Claire Bonnette Rach Rae (e) Ami a merry, merry sunt teas stie. Bashful Bachelor 3 ; Commercial Play 1 ; H. R. Sec. 1,4; Clubs: Bowling, Dramatic 2, 3, Glee 1 ; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Class Day Dec. 3, Ticket 4, Publicity 3, Skits 4. Raymond Joseph Borus Boris •• You tread upon my patienc g Football 3; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Chairman Checking Com. Traffic Squad Dance 4; Ticket Com. 4. Madeleine Rose Bourdelais Marge Duchess (a) On wings of song. H. R. Sec. 1, Play prompter 3, 4 When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Basket- ball I, Usher 3; Christmas Party 3 Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, 4. Dram. 1 Reader ' s Guild 3; Com.: Flower 3 Property 3, Prom and Class Day Dec. 3. Adeline Yolanda Bozzo Kid (c) J girl light-hearted and content. Dramatic Club 2, 3; Bowling 2; Com. : Program Dram. Club, Prom Flower Dec. 3. Leonard Brodeur Lenny Big (g) He was n i ooil felawe. Cheerleading 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Bowling 1; Curtain Puller 3; Com.: Dec. Prom 3, Christmas Dance Maintenance 3. George Armand Brousseau Bruce (g) His friendship is prized for its sincerity. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Ad- visory Board 2, 3, 4; H. R. Treas. 2; Com.: Christmas Dance 3, Prom Dec. 3, S. C. Picnic 3, Refresh- ment for T. S. Dance 4, Promotion (for N. Y. trip) 4. Kathleen Brousseau Kitty Kathy Rich in good work. Reader ' s Guild 1 ; Usher Gradua- tion 3, Usher Class Day 3. Barbara Brown Brownie I ' ll spoil: in it monstrous tittle voice. H. R. Vice-President 3; When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; The Bashful Bachelor 3 ; Dramatic Club 3 ; Com. : Prom Dec. 3, Invitation 3; Reader ' s Guild 4. Regina Ann Burgess Bugs Jeanie Queenie (a) There was i star danced, and under tlmt was I born. Class Plays 3, 4; H. R. V-Pres. 1 , 2, 4 ; C. and C. 4 ; Class Advisory Board 2; Office Girl 3, 4; Basket- ball 1,2; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Dramatic Christmas Plays 1 , 2, Social Com. 3, Play Chair. 4, Reader ' s Guild Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Play Contest 2, Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, Glee 2, 4; Com.: Class Day 3, Gift Chair 4, Dance 1, 2. (7) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Bernice Clara Butler Bunny c) Let patience have her perfect work. Class Picnic 3; Com.: Invita- tion Graduation 3, Usher 3. Herbert Butterworth Herb (g) Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Glee Club 4; Assembly 4. Alfreda Rose Carpick Freda (e) A friend to nil who knew her. Com.: Play Ticket 3, 4, Dance 3, Prom Dec. 3, Grad. 3. Clara Antoinette Checka Shorty Smiley Check-peck c) Her ejus as xtnrx of twilight fair. When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Dra- matic Club 3; Com.: Prom 3, Grad- uation 3, Junior Dance, Checking 3. Gerard Joseph Chenier Gene Gerry c) Life ' s no longer if we hurru. Bowling 1, 2, 3; Traffic Squad 4; Prom Decorating Com. 3. Richard Joseph Ciesla Rickey Cheese (g) ' ' here ' s a time for all things. H. R. Pres. 4; Football 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Basketball 1 ; Com.: Checking and Maintenance 2, Ring 3, Ticket 3, 4, Trans, for Dec. 3, Curtain Puller 3. Albert Joseph Coderre Al Willy (c) For he ' s (i jolly good, fellow. H. R. Treas. 1, 2, 4; Junior Red Cross 1 ; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Com.: Class Dance 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3, Play Ticket 3, 4; Reader ' s Guild Rep. 1. Helen Sandra Costa Sandy Pancho (c) ■•Hut still her word is ' toujours gai ' . H. R. Sec. 1 ; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Com.: Play 3, Grad. 3. Vasiliki Costa Bessie (c) The only iron to hare n friend is to be one. Crimson and Gray Skits 4; Com.: Prop. 3, Checking 2, Grad. 3, Dance 2. Doris Germaine Cournoyer Dot (e) 1 have no superfluous leisure. Class Advisory Board 4; Clubs: Bowling 1, Dramatic 2; Com.: Candy 3, Usher 4 .Class Day Dec. 3, Skits 4. (8) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Nancy Lois Hakala Nan (a) Fair words never hurt the tongue. Bashful Bachelor 3; Clubs: Glee I, 2, 3, 4; Reader ' s Guild 3; Amateur Show 4; Com.: Usher 4, Prop. 4, Prompter 3, Ticket 3, Dance 2, 3, Prom Dec. 3, Class Day Dec. 3, Gift 2; Office Girl 3, 4. Natalie Hazelton Nat (a) I ' ll never be melancholy. id C. Prattle 3, Ass ' t. Editor ■■ss History 4; Class Sec. 3; Men o.i ec . 3; Class Play 3, 4; Clubs: Chec, 2, Dram. 1, 2, 3, Bowling ateur Show 3 ; Grad. Usher m. : Flower 4. rbara Isabelle Hickox Ce Bobbie Hicky (c ireet •• —-■• so ■■ ' Cl Pronlise is most given when the least is said. Commercial Play 1, Com.: Usher 4, Superlatives 4, Class Picnic 2. Armand Earl DeBlois (g) lie iras a perfect cavalier. Veteran — Advisory Board. Edward Donald Desrosier Eddie Let US eat. drink, and be merry. Basketball 1 ; Square Dance Com. 2. Jane Fullerron Howarth Janie (a) Siceet as tlie primrose peeps be- neatli the thorn. H. R. V.-Pres. 1 ; H. R. Sec. 2; Class Advisory Board 2, 4; Bashful Bachelor 3; When a Man ' s Sixteen 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, 2, 3, 4, Christ- mas Play I, 3, Antic Spring 4, Glee 1 , 2, Bowling 1,2; Com. : Ticket 2, Prompter 2, Dec. 3, Play 3, Cos- tume 3, Program 4, Chaperon 4; Usher: Bac. 3, Class Day 3, Grad. 3. Nancy Ann Jodrey Nan (a) (load manners anil soft words. Class Advisory Board 2, 3; Ush- er: Grad. 3, Class Day 3, Play 3; Com.: Prop. 4, Class Day Dec. 3, Candy 3, Flower 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, Camera 3, Bowling 1, 2, Dram. 2; Assembly 4; Office Girl 4. Roger Alfred Dion Rog Regornoid (a) A kinder gentleman treads not the earth. H. R. Pres. 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; H. R. H. O. 1 ; Clubs: Cam- era, Treas. 3, Bowling 1, 2, 3; Com.: Light and Sound Dir. 3, Prom Dec. 3, Dance 2, 3. Sylvio Armand Durocher Syl Sylly (g) He loved his fellow creatures. Bowling 1, 2, 3; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Com.: Prom Decoration 3, Superlatives 4, T. S. Dance 3, 4. Ceorge Edward Egan Egghead C. E. (a) I ' ll find a wag. or make it. Football 1, 3, 4, Mgr. 2; Bas- ketball 1 ,2; Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Class Adv. Board 3 ; Crimson and Cray 4; Com. Dance 2, 3, Prom. 3. :9) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 947 Bernice Clara Butler Bunny lc) Let patience have her perfect work. Class Picnic 3; Com.: Invita- tion Graduation 3, Usher 3. Herbert Butterworth Herb (g) Silence is the perfectest herald of ) !!■ When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Glee Club 4; Assembly 4. Lucille Elaine Fournier Lou Funny ' •.4 sunny nature earns lasting friendships everywhere. Student Council 4; H. R. V.- Pres. 2; Elements of Bus. Play 1 ; Adv. Board 2; Clubs: Glee 2, 3, 4, Dram. 1; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Com.: Play Tickets 3, Usher 3, Candy 3, Flower 3, Skits 4. Beverly Jean Fox Bev (a) Youth is full of pleasure. Class Vice-President 1 ; H. R. V.- Pres. 1 ; News Reporter 1, 2, 3, 4; C. and C. Prattle, Ed. 4; The Bash- ful Bachelor 3, When a Man ' s Six- teen 4; Talent Show 3; Readers ' Guild Play Contest 2; Clubs: Glee 3, Treasurer 4, Camera 3; Com.: Dance 2, 3, Prom Dec; Ushers: Prom 3; Office Girl 4; Chairman of Class Prophecy 4; Assemblies 4. Phyllis Margaret Freeman Phyl Butch (e) ■■ ' I in glass of fashion and tin mould of form. When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; The Bashful Bachelor 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, 4, Dram. 1 ; Com.: Dance 2; Prompter 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3. Richard Joseph Ciesla Rickey Cheese (g) There ' s (i time for all things. H. R. Pres. 4; Football 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Basketball 1 ; Com. : Checking and Maintenance 2, Ring 3, Ticket 3, 4, Trans, for Dec. 3, Curtain Puller 3. Albert Joseph Coderre Al Willy For he ' s a Julia flood fellov H. R. Treas. 1, 2, 4; juni Cross 1 ; Traffic Squad 3, 4 ,. Class Dance 2, 3, 4, Prom A Play Ticket 3, 4; Reader Rep. 1. (g) Helen Sandra Cost ' -W c ho (a) Leery man has his jault and honesty is his Com.: Ticket 3, Ring 3, Class Day Usher 3, Checking 3; Bowling 2, 3. Pauline Marie Louise Cuilbault Paul (g) Music is the universal language of mankind. H. R. V. Pres. 4; Class Adv. Board 3; Grand Prize Amateur Show 2, 3, Entre Act Senior Play, Assemblies 1 , 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, Jr. Red Cross 3; Play Usher 4, Dance 2, 3, Prom 3, Grad. Dec. 3, Color 4. Aline Laura Cuillmette (c) She who is good is happy. Class Play 3; Orchestra 3; Am- ateur Show 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Poster Contests: Poppy 1, 3; Be Kind to Animals 1, 2, 3; Ac- companiment at Assemblies 1 , 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1 , 2, 3 ; Field Hockey 3; Com.: Prom 3, Publicity 4, Usher 3, Dec. 2, 3. 10) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Nancy Lois Hakala Nan (a) Fair words never hurt the tongue. Bashful Bachelor 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Reader ' s Guild 3; Amateur Show 4; Com.: Usher 4, Prop. 4, Prompter 3, Ticket 3, Dance 2, 3, Prom Dec. 3, Class Day Dec. 3, Gift 2; Office Girl 3, 4. Natalie Hazelton Nat (a) 777 never be melancholy. ' ' C. and C. Prattle 3, Ass ' t. Editor 4; Class History 4; Class Sec. 3; H. R. Sec. 3; Class Play 3, 4; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, Dram. 1, 2, 3, Bowling 2; Amateur Show 3; Grad. Usher 3 ; Com. : Flower 4. Barbara Isabella Hickox Bobbie Hicky (c) Sweet in every sound. C. and C. Staff 4; Skits 4; Glee Club 3; Com.: Play Publicity 3, Proin Tickets 3, Class Day Dec. 3, Flower 4. Ellen Joan Hogan Tillie (g) ' 1 shall laugh myself lo death. H. R. V.-Pres. 3, 4; Class Ad- visory Board 3; Play 3, 4; Clubs: Dram. 3; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Gift 4; Office Girl 4. Christo Vasil Metro Keech • erer n dull moment. ' (a) Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4, Football 2, Baseball 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Com.: Prom Dec. and Transporta- tion 3; H. R. H. O 3; Grad. Cur- tain Puller 3. Jane Fullerton Howarth Janie (a) Siceet ii the primrose peeps be- neath the thorn. H. R. V.-Pres. 1 ; H. R. Sec. 2; Class Advisory Board 2, 4; Bashful Bachelor 3 ; When a Man ' s Sixteen 4; Clubs: Dram. 1, 2, 3, 4, Christ- mas Play 1, 3, Antic Spring 4, Glee 1 , 2, Bowling 1,2; Com. : Ticket 2, Prompter 2, Dec. 3, Play 3, Cos- tume 3, Program 4, Chaperon 4; Usher: Bac. 3, Class Day 3, Grad. 3. Nancy Ann Jodrey Nan (a) Good milliners anil soft words. Class Advisory Board 2, 3; Ush- er: Grad. 3, Class Day 3, Play 3; Com.: Prop. 4, Class Day Dec. 3, Candy 3, Flower 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, Camera 3, Bowling 1, 2, Dram. 2; Assembly 4; Office Girl 4. Myrtle Jane Joyce Myrt Red Rusty (c) ' • ' rears, idle tears, I knoic not what they mean. Bowling 3; Commercial Play 1; Victory Course 1; Com.: Dec. 3, Superlatives 4; Reader ' s Guild 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Ch. Ticket for Talent Show 4. Priscilla Kennedy Pat (g) ' ' .-I good heart ' s north gold. H. R. Treas. 2; Play 2; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, Girls ' 1 ; Com.: Play 2, 3, 4, Dance 2, Class Day 3. Cecelia Anne Krehling C Shorty (g) A irise and understanding heart. Commercial Play 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Class Day Dec. Com. 3. (1 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 John Peter Laliberte Lib Stretch Legs (g) To be i well-fa roured man is the gift of fort line. H. R. Treasurer 3; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Amateur Show 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Com.: Prom 3, Play Checking 4. Claire Pauline Lanpher Wigs (a) Busy here and there. Bashful Bachelor 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 4, Dramatic 1, 2, 3; Bowling 2; Com.: Grad. 3, Class Day 3, Prop. 3, Play Tickets 4, Usher 4; Skits 4. Armand Henri Lapierre Lap (g) •• enjoy life in my own way. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4. Constance Lorraine LaPierre Connie g) ' ■sin was good as she was fair. Clubs: Dramatic 1, 2, 3, Glee 1, 2, 3,; Com.: Publicity 2, 3, 4, Candy 3, 4, Grad. 3; Play Usher 3, 4. Elizabeth Lemmelin Betsy Lem (g) Love me, lore my don Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4, Christ- mas Play 1 ; Field Hockey 3; Bowl- ing 2 ; Basketball 3,4; Com. : Dance 2, 3, Play Properties 2, 3, Dec. 3, 4, Chair. Candy 4, Co-Chair. Flow- er 3, Gift 3, Play Usher 3. Helena Letourneau Lena El (g) • ' shall go .softly (ill my years. ' , ' Field Hockey 3 Clubs: Glee 2, 3, Reader ' s Guild 1, 2, 3, 4. Dorr ' s Lucille Livernois Dot (c) Her nays are ways of pleasantness. Commercial Play 2; Com.: Prom Ticket 3, Flower 3, Class Day Dec. 3, Play Properties 4; C. and C. Su- perlative 4. Norman Loiselle Whiz Norm (g) •■In hint is found the true and faithful friend. Traffic Squad 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Bowling 2; Football 1; Com.: Dec. Prom 3, Christmas Dance 3, Play Ticket 3, Grad. 3. Robert Louis Lorange Bob Flash (g) I can he pushed just 80 far. Traffic Squad 3, 4; Com.: Tal- ent Show Ticket 3, 4, Checking 4; Usher Class Night 3 ; T. S. Dance Ticket 4. Aline Laura Cuillmette (c) She who Is good is happy. Class Play 3; Orchestra 3; Am- ateur Show 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Poster Contests: Poppy 1, 3; Be Kind to Animals 1, 2, 3; Ac- companiment at Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1 , 2, 3 ; Field Hockey 3; Com.: Prom 3, Publicity 4, Usher 3, Dec. 2, 3. JO) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 947 Pauline Theresa Roy Roy g Kindness as large and i l ii i as a prairie wind. When A Man ' s Sixteen; Clubs: Glee I, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic 1, 4; H. R. V.-Pres. 3; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Usher; Bowling 2, 3. Richard Adrian Mar. Onge Dick (a) As pleasant as the mot. H. R. Pres. 2; Nationali 4; Play Scholarship Society 3; BasEssay 2; 4; Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4° us: Reader ' s Guild 1 , 2, 4, Bowling 3; Com.: Checking 3, Stage 4, Jr. Red Cross 2, Prom Dec. 3, Play 4. Irene Barbara Mason Dick Macy (a) To 1, ' noir her is to lore Iter Bashful Bachelor 3 ; Field Hockey 3; Clubs: Dramatic 1, 4, ]r. Red Cross 2, 3, Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Flower 3, Candy 3, Stage 3, Make-up 3, Program 1, Play 2, Social 4, Dec. 4. Helen Marys (c) • l ' h very flower of youth. Crimson and Cray 4; Class Play 4; Com.: Ch. Dance Ticket 3, Grad. and Prom Dec. 3, Play Wardrobe 3; Ushers: Class Night 3, Talent Show 4; Reader ' s Guild 2. Chrisro Vasil Metro Keech (a) Never a ' hill moment. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4, Football 2, Baseball 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Com. : Prom Dec. and Transporta- tion 3; H. R. H. O. 3; Grad. Cur- tain Puller 3. Jeanne Frances Simonds Sy Jean (c Life is real! Life is earnest! Bowling 1,2; Red Cross 1 ; Of- fice Girl 2, 3; C. and C. Staff 4; Com.: Usher 4; Ticket 2, 3; Prop- erty 3, 4; Prom 3; Superlatives 4; Commercial Play 1 . Sophocles Sotir Johnny (g) •■skillful in each manly sport. Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Class Play 4; Traffic Officer 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 4 ; Prom Dec. 3 ; Grad. Curtain Puller 3; H. R. Treasurer 1. Sam Vangel Sotir .- • f •i -«••■ riank (g) ilnre ilo all that mini heroine a mini Who dares do more is none. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Traffic Officer 3, 4; Glee Club Pres. 4; Prom 3; Grad Curtain Puller 3. Emile John Noga Mel (g) His words are hind, liis soul sincere. H. R. Treasurer 1, 2; H. R. V.- Pres. 4; Bowling 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; C. and C. 4; Play Ticket Com. 4. Records Com. for Magazine Drive. Isabella Ann Osimo Izxy Oxxy (e) Warm smile, warm heart. Clubs: Dramatic 1, 2, 3, Read- er ' s Guild 1, 2, 3, 4 Com.: Class Dec. 3, Prom Dec. 3, Play Prop- erty 3. 1 3 ) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 John Peter Laliberre Lib Stretch Legs (g) To be a well-favoured man is tin gift of fortune. H. R. Treasurer 3; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Amateur Show 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Com.: Prom 3, Play Checking 4. Claire Pauline Lanpher Wigs (a) Busy litre mill there. Bashful Bachelor 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 4, Dramatic 1, 2, 3; Bowling 2; Com.: Crad. 3, Class Day 3, Prop. 3, Play Tickets 4, Usher 4; Skits 4. ■ ' From th, sole of his foot, „, mirth. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Traffic Squad Pres. 4; Class Play 3, 4; Reader ' s Guild Play 2; Class Advisory Board 3; H. R. Treasurer 3, 4; Clubs: Glee 3, V.-Pres. Boys ' 4; Com.: Dec. Prom 3, Bac. 3, Grad 3, Class Dance 2, 3, 4, T. O. ' s Dance Tick- et 4; Santa at Christmas Dance 2. Clement Emil Planeta Planetta (g) A ha ) )! heart, a carefree mind. Veteran. Evelyn Barbara Polomski Ev Ski (g) i merry heart doth good nice medicine. Commercial Play I, Victory Course l , Reader ' s Guild l , 2, 3, 4; Com.: Dance Tickets 3, Play Tick- ets 3, 4, Class Day Dec. 3, Prom Dec. 3, Skits 4. Helena Letourneau Lena El g ■■ shall go softly nil my years, Field Hockey 3 Clubs: Glee 2, 3, Reader ' s Guild I, 2, 3, 4. 4. ■Onry Walter Remian Hank (a) . ,, rt that blushes in not quite Hi r mi „ hru te. Com nt Council 2, Ex. Board 3, I l ot ..Pill -.-. - •- 1 947 Elizabeth fane Migala Betty Lisha Beth ' (a! The IkiiuI Hint hath made you fair hath made i oii flood. H. R. V.-Pres. I ; H. R. Sec. 2, 3; Class Advisory Board 2; C. and C. 4; Play-Usher 3, 4; Clubs: Dra- matic I, 2, V-Pres. 3; Bowling 2; Basketball 4, Capt. Second Team 3; Com.: Dramatic Club Play I, Stage 2; Harvest Dance 2. Flo. smart ry (CI jdir she seems to be. ' ' Office Girl 4; Com.: Play Pub- licity 3, Class Day 3, Prom 3, Prop- erty 4, Skits 4, Decoration 3, Flow- er 3. William Rowett Bill (g) .I carefree jovial wait he had. Home Roome President 3 ; Bas- ketball 1,3; Bowling 1,2; Com.: Prom Dec. 3 ; Christmas Dance Dec. 3. 141 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Pauline Theresa Roy Roy (g) Kindness as large and plain as a prairie wind. When A Man ' s Sixteen; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic 1, 4; H. R. V.-Pres. 3; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Usher; Bowling 2, 3. Constance Ernestine St. Onge Connie (a) Steadfast of thought. When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Play Prompter 3; Am. Legion Essay 2; Clubs: Dram. 1, 2, Glee 2, 3, 4; Com.: Prom Ticket 3, Graduation Ticket 3, Flower 3; Usher: Class Play 3. Walter George Salva Salva (g) For the good arc always the menu ' ' Veteran. Barbara Lucille Shippee Barbie Babs (a) She that is of a merry It curt hath a continual feast. Class Prophecy 4; Am. Legion Essay 2nd prize School, 1st prize State 1 ; C. and C. ; Talent Show 4; Accompanist for Celestial Love 4; Usher Class Day 3 ; Com. : Class Play Props 4, Grad. Dec. 3; Glee Club 4. Frederic Grant Sibley Sib (g) Laugh and the world laughs nith you. Air Mail Stamp Selling Contest 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; C. and C. Staff 2, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4 Amateur Show 2, 3, 4; Clubs Dram. 2, Bird ' s Christmas Carol Glee 2, 3, 4; Camera V.-Pres. 3 School Phot. 2, 3; Reader ' s Guild 2; Com.: Dances-Ca.mera 3, Har- vest 2, T. S. 4; Prom, Mag. Cam- paign 4. Jeanne Frances Simonds Sy Jean (c) Life is real! Life is earnest! Bowling 1,2; Red Cross 1 ; Of- fice Girl 2, 3; C. and C. Staff 4; Com.: Usher 4; Ticket 2, 3; Prop- erty 3, 4; Prom 3; Superlatives 4; Commercial Play 1 . Sophocles Sotir Johnny (g) ' •Skillful in each manly sport. Football 1 , 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Class Play 4; Traffic Officer 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Prom Dec. 3; Grad. Curtain Puller 3 ; H. R. Treasurer 1 . Sam Vangel Sotir Sammy (g) His own opinion was his lair. Traffic Squad 4; Amateur Show 2, 4; Christmas Play 2; Stage Mgr. 4; Com.: Play Light and Sound 3, Chair 4 Play Ticket 3; Chair. Traf- fic Squad Dance 4; Dec. Grad. Wk. 3; Clubs: Camera Pres. 3; Glee 2, 4; Dramatics 1, 2. Douglas Lang Steenbum Salguod Doug (a) He knew what is what. Class Play 4, Henry The Fresh- man ; Dec. Com.: Prom 3, Class Day 3, Graduation 3; Glee Club 4. Mary Ellen Suprenant Mary (g) Calm and serene is she. Orchestra 3; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Com.: Dec. Prom 3, Ticket 3, Dance 2. (15) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 947 Albert Henry Taylor, Jr. A1 g The wide seas and the mountains call to him. Poster Contest Winner: Poppy 2, Be Kind To Animals 3, Y.M.C.A. 3, Air Mail Week 4; Com.: Stage and Publicity 4, Decoration Prom 3, Color 4. Shirley Lorraine Taylor Shirl Sandy (g) Life is a dream. Commercial Play 1 ; Bowling 3; Com. : Prom 3, Skits 4, Co-chair. Ticket for Talent Show 4. Theresa Marie Tetreault Terry Icl •• ( • actions speak for her. Class Night Com. 3; Glee Club 3; Bowling 3. Rena Lyris Themistocles Renee Ree (a) Born with the gift of laughter. Class Advisory Board 3; Honor- able Mention in Essay Contest 4; Cheer Leader Sub. 4; Com.: Social 2, 3, Play 3, 4; Clubs: Dramatic 1, 2, 3, Reader ' s Guild 3, 4; Usher: Play 3, 4, Prom 3, Class Day 3; Quotations 4. Roland Wilfred Tremblay Veteran. Robert Henri Vallancourt Bob Val Chet Maistro (g) There ' s mischief in this man Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3; Com.: Prom Music 3, Play Music 3, Dance Music 2, 3, Snap- shot 4, Prom Decoration 3 ; Glee Club 4. Christine Louisa Walker Teen Chris (g) The SUtl IS ill her smile Class Prophecy 4; C. and C. 4; Advisory Board 4; Glee Club 4; Com. : Dance 2, Talent Show Tick- et 2, 3, Play Ticket 3, Play Candy 3, 4, Play Usher 3, 4, Flower 3. Roger Allen Woodbury Woody (a) •• laugh, for hope hath hamtii place With me. Class History; R ' s G play The Wedding 2, The Bashful Bachelor 3, When A Man ' s Sixteen 4; Traf- fic Squad 4; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; Class Advisory Board 2, 4; H. R. Pres. 2, 4 ; Com. : Class Day Dec. 3 ; C. and C. 4. Edmund Cillon Buddy Cill ■ ' not budge an inch. (a) Class Treasurer 2, 3 ; When A Man ' s Sixteen, Bashful Bachelor; Christmas Play 2; Amateur Show 2, 3. 4; Reader ' s Guild, Play 2; C. and C. Art Editor 4; Com.: Dec. 3, Color 4, Prom Usher 3. Nancy Rae Taylor Nany Nan (a) My heart is warm with the friends I make. Honorable Mention in S.P.C.A. poster contest; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 3; Com.: Pub- licity 3, 4, Ticket 3, Usher 3, Prom. Dec. 3, Color 4. Virginia Chase (c) ' ■Ma heart is true as steel. Glee Club 1 ; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Class Day Dec. 3, Stage and Property 3. Samuel David Chapin (g) Ernest Malagrida (g) George Kenneth Menard (g) Alfred Aime Renaud (g) (15 c 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Commencement Motto — Colors — Flower — — Esse Quam Videri — Blue and Gold — White Gladiolus Graduation Program Invocation Reverend Everett A. Sherwood Chorus The Lord ' s Prayer Malotte Address Address The Class of 1947 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL, 1847-1947 Ruth Marie Hefner Address GENERAL DWIGHT EISENHOWER Vivian Gertrude Julien Address THEODORE WILLIAMS Robert William Langevin Chorus How Lovely Are the Messengers Mendelssohn The World is Waiting for the Sunrise Ernest Seitz The Glee Club Address MARIAN ANDERSON Mary Agnes Breen HARRY S. TRUMAN John Lincoln Simonds Salute to the Flag Char as The Star Spangled Banner The Assembly Special Awards Presentation of Diplomas The Chairman of the School Committee Benediction Reverend Everett A. Sherwood Chorus Class Song Pauline Guilbault The Class of 1947 Class Day Program Processional Address of Welcorrn Class History Written by Roger Woodbury Natalie Hazelton Vivian Julien Ruth Hefner Class Will Written by Mary Breen Edna Joslin Robert Langevin Elinor Oshry Nickolas Perikli Lucille Proulx Joan Zitka Lionel Clements Read by Roger Woodbury Natalie Hazelton Elinor Oshry Achilleas Kollios Read by Mary Breen Ruth Hefner Edna Joslin Vivian Julien Robert Langevin Nickolas Perikli Lucille Proulx Joan Zitka Class Prophecy Written by Read by Beverly Fox Regina Burgess Regina Burgess Florence Bryzs Florence Bryzs Edmund Cillon Edmund Cillon Barbara Shippee Barbara Shippee John Simonds John Simonds Christine Walker Christine Walker Beverly Fox Roger Woodbury Class Song Words and Music by Pauline Guilbault Salute to the Flag The Star Spangled Banner The Assembly Senior and Junior Class Officers The Cap and Gown Ceremony Presentation of Awards Presentation of Class Gift Lionel Clements Recessional Planting of Ivy Lionel Clements (17) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 The History of the Class of 1947 FRESHMAN YEAR Trumpets blared, flags waved, cymbals clashed; and the Freshman class of ' 47 en- tered the portals of Mary E. Wells High School in September, 1943 . Here was a class to be proud of, to point to with ad- miration, and to gaze upon with envy. Were we timid as we strode down the cor- ridors? Did we hesitate about entering the right (or wrong) room? Foolish thought ! Instead, seniors cringed, juniors scurried, and sophomores played hookey these first days in terror of the mighty Freshman class. It wasn ' t long before this state of affairs was altered. In the process of alteration we chose as capable class officers John Simcnds, President; Beverly Fox, Vice- president; Edna Joslin, Secretary; David Gallaway, Treasurer, with Miss Brodeur our class adviser to guide us gently through our troublesome days. Not that we needed too much advising! September days were balmy with thoughts of football on everyone ' s mind. Our repre- sentative to the first team was Billy Egan and standing by on the second team ready to fight for their nouveau alma mater were Johnny Sotir, Nellie, Norman Loiselle, George Egan, George Brousseau, Bob Lusig- nan, Dona Beaulieu, Lenny Digregorio, and Charlie Bourdeau. Naturally, in this im- portant year of all years we beat Bartlett, 13-7. We won ' t brag — ' Nuffsaid! Yes, the days were typically autumnal, sunny and cool, but how many can say the same for the nights? Walking, whether in Woodstock cr Westville, was no joy at 1 1 :00 P.M., accompanied by the perennial floor length (if possible) trench coat. By this time the frosh class was a ' green class, thoroughly subdued by Dudeen, Chas. Gladdu and Co. We were down but not out and to prove our worth we contributed to the Dramatic Club Play Catching Up Wilh Christmas , five aspiring Lana Turners — Regina Bur- gess, Ann Tobia, Betsy Lemmelin, Claire Lanpher, and Jane Howarth. Speaking of talent, the after effects of one assembly were on incentive to our young Benny Good- mans in room 1 16 — giving them courage to start a miniature band complete with har- monica and comb. Bill Egan again shared honors with Johnny Sotir, Hank Remian, and Keech Metro on the basketball team. By this time of the year our influence was not so pronounced and Bartlett downed the Wells team. Around this period, while the seniors re- laxed from their play Don ' t Take My Penny and the juniors rehearsed for theirs, our thoughts turned to the heterogeneous collection of names in our class. We had two Simonds — Jeanne and John, three Tay- lors — Albert, Nancy and Shirley, two La- pierres — Arrmand and Connie, and two So- tirs — John and Sam. This class had every- thing. Sprina days soon were upon us and vi- sions of baseball bats danced in our heads. Hank Remian, Armand Lapierre, and War- ren Martel rejuvenated the pride of the freshman class by playing Big League Base- ball — a prediction cf things to come. With mouths agape we watched from afar the business-like seniors go through the never dull rehearsals for graduation. Their day soon came and they were alumni but greater still, we, of the class of ' 47, were sopchmores! SOPHOMORE YEAR Class elections started Nellie Clements on his long career as president. Ann Tobia whose name we ' ve heard before, became our vice-president. Buddy Gillon and Rita Ba- glioni as treasurer and secretary filled out the officers who were to lead a different kind of sophomore class. Ycu see we were all fired with ambi- tion. As freshmen we had to set our skill to avoiding seniors and, of course, if caught our courage was screwed to the sticking place . Now things were different and we planned to show everybody where we stood. First of all a new kind of class govern- ment had to be set up. The advisory board solved the problem beautifully. The board sat in with the officers on important de- cisions and really discussed matters thor- oughly. Even a class inventory was taken. It told who would like to serve on what committee, an ever-present problem, mak- ing the board ' s appointments as fair as pos- sible. What a system! Next — action. September Back to School Dances used to be senior propositions but — well, we beat them to it with a full scale Harvest Dance WITH on orchestra. The decora- (18) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 tions even showed a touch of genius. Three- foot apples and bunches of grapes were draped ' round the balcony. The crepe paper streamers and multicolored spot- lights added gayety, and cornstalks, a touch of the natural. A wonderful evening was had by all, including the seniors that came. The treasury, according to Buddy ' s re- port, had swelled ccnsiderably and now we all felt that, at last, we were in with the rest of the ranking classes. Life was wonderful including biology ex- tra credit, Latin II, and a ' l of the rest; but soon we were up to fever pitch again. This time it was over a series of old-fash- ioned dances appropriately called Shindigs. They were private affairs for freshmen and sophomores only. By inviting the fresh- men, we gave them a lift and the party was the merrier. The object of these dances was to teach everyone how to enjoy an old- fashioned square dance or reel. Almost everyone thinks these aren ' t fun but if you ' ve got the energy just try one sometime. Well, the auditorium just rocked with fun for at least two afternoons. Roger Favreau and Christine Walker, old hands at the game, led the whole parade and acted as teachers. The people that went had fun, and the class was still doing things in a big way. The Camera Club, reorganized by Sam Sotir, Fred Sibley and some other sopho- mores was a fine organization and they put on one of the best dances on record. Miss Birtz, for a slight fee, drew your cari- cature, and Miss Swiacki told fortunes. (It is reported that there were many marri- ages prophesied.) Cider and doughnuts were sold, making lots of fun for everyone. The Christmas season and its vacation were welcome to us. January found us all working hard and before long spring had rolled around. The Reader ' s Guild had plans for four one-act plays. Our contribution was The Wedding. The Wedding married Bud dy Gillon and Beverly Fox after much rum- pus over a lost collar button which the cast all hoped wouldn ' t be lost when it was time to be found. David Westcott was an uncle and Edna Joslin a meddlesome aunt, and matters were most confusing all around. The major events of the year seemed to be over except the prom, if you were lucky enough to go. . Let ' s look now at some of the things that stick in our memories. Who remembers Bill Presutti eternally talking the corridors; Roger Lafleche and Aime La- coste visiting Miss Palmer in the middle of classes; the mechanical drawing boys being late for class; the awful Wells-Bartlett game; and such things as that. All ycu nave to do is think back a bit and you ' ll remember that our sophomore year was definitely eventful. JUNIOR YEAR The dictionary definition for a junior is younger person, of a lower standing . Webster couldn ' t have known the maturity and high position of a junior in high school, but we did! In September of 1945, we became full- fledged upper classmen, and oh! what a glorious day. Elections were held the fol- lowing week. Those elected were Lionel Clements, president; Ann Tobia, vice-presi- dent; Edmund Gillon, treasurer; Natalie Hazelton, secretary. Our junior year was the first school year with a two session day for us. After a few weeks, most of us saw the opportunities this afforded for study, for participation in sports, and for all out interest in extra-curri- cular activities. October settled the all-important ques- tion of class rings. When voting time came, the majority in our class being boys, the choice was unanimous in favor of the boys ' choice. Among the salesmen of renown were John Laliberte, Nick Perikli, and Rich- ard Martin. Fall of that year brought Bartlett to Southbridge for the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. Members of the Bart- lett cheering section and Southbridge cheer- ing section exchanged huge green B ' and red W calling cards. Although the game was postponed because of rain, it was played the following Saturday and ended in a tie. In December the amount of material con- tributed by the junior class for the first is- sue of the Crimson and Gray proved that the class contained many promising poets and writers. Poems and essays were contributed by Beverly Fox, Elinor Oshry, John Simonds, Robert Langevin, Roger Woodbury, Regina Burgess, John Ferguson, and many others. We had proved our willingness to cooperate with other classes. The Camera Club and the contest spon- sored by the club gave a new field of in- terest to our class and to the school. Dark room specialists were Edmund Gillon, Sam Sotir, and Fred Sibley. Every X period on Tuesday found them either in the dark room developing prints or in Mrs. Robertson ' s (19) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 homeroom making plans for the contest which was judged by leading photographers in town. The greatest event of the year was our junior play with Miss Palmer turning in h r usual outstanding directing. Rehearsals for the play afforded many good times for the cast, but perhaps the best time they had was at the matinee when the children re- fused to laugh and strange noises were heard at odd moments in different places in the auditorium. One of the most hilarious features of the play was Mary Breen ' s cos- tumes which were original 1920 styles and which Mary wore in the true flapper tradi- tion. There comes a time in a junior ' s life when his thoughts turn to Commencement Weak. Under the direction of Miss Brc- deur, our class adviser, we made flowers, streamers, and decorated the Town Hall end auditorium. John Laliberte, Nick Per- kiii, and Richard Ciesla drove their trucks through the countryside, and crews of girls in blue jeans and boys ' shirts picked laurel. On Wednesday, they decorated the audi- torium for Class Day. Louise Beaudry, Bar- bara Hickox, Pauline Bail, Joan Zitka, and Aline Guillemette are a few of the girls that helped decorate the stage. The next day, the Town Hall was decorated for Gradua- tion. On Friday, the boys and girls arrived as early as five A. M. to undecorate and re- Junior Play decorate. This Friday will go down in our history as Black Friday. The desolate juniors walked around the lonely pool in the middle of the denuded hall broken hearted just before the senior grand march. The Class of 1946 were the best sports in the world. They appreciated everything we — and Harry — had done. In spite of this, we looked with eager anticipation to our senior year of high school which was to be for many of us the last year of our school life. SENIOR YEAR Our sophisticated, stylish, and spirited senior class hastened into this familiar and beloved building on September 4, 1945. After looking around at the three other inferior classes we settled down long enouqh to choose officers to lead us through this all irr.porant senior year. The Lionel Clements regime continued with Ann Tobia aszisting, Joan Zitka, tak- ing the notes, and John Simonds guarding the funds. Next, that delight of the seniors and scourge cf the newcomers, Freshman Week, was celebrated the latter part of Septem- ber. Pigtailed lassies and lipsticked lads walked the halls of Wells amid the taunts of upperclassmen. The spirit of initiation which prevailed made the week enjoyable for both participants and on-lookers. (20) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 An innovation at this time was the en- rollment of so many veterans. Room 126 was selected as their stamping ground and proved a popular gathering place thereafter. Veteran participation in school activities was indeed welcome. Can we ever forget Walter Jolson Salva ' s rendition of Swanee or Ronald Girard ' s vocal selec- tion in Japanese? No sooner had we become acquainted with Macbeth and hydrogen sulfide than the cap and gown proposition, or should we say controversy, arose. The class was divided into several camps of thought on this mat- ter. After endless meetings and ballotings, followed by petitions, we finally decided to have crimson caps and gowns. October and November saw the football team experiencing a mediocre season. We lost to Bartlett on Thanksgiving Day bv a score which for some reason or other no Wells student wishes to recall. The annual senior play was presented in November before an enthusiastic audience. The play, Youth Takes Over, was the story of a principal ' s attempt to reform the school ' s chief mischief maker. Roger Woodbury as the problem and Regina Bur- gess as the highly indignant club woman kept the audience completely amused. In December, the first issue of the Crim- son and Gray appeared. Among its chief attractions was an account of the atomic happenings in the Town of Podunk, so clev- erly detected by Mary Suprenant. Our pictures for the Crimson and Gray were taken by a professional photographer, thus setting a precedent for the other classes. Holden Studio received the con- tract, and during January the seniors trouped to the studio to smile their prettiest. Noticed during the school year was the affinity animals had for Hank Mcriarty. On one occasion a dog followed him into the building voluntarily. On another a mouse, with Hank ' s aid, found his way into several classrooms. Do you remember? A very successful season was enjoyed by the varsity basketball team. On the team were such stars as Johnny Sotir, Keech Metro, Hank Remian, and Nick Perikli. The games were followed by enthusiastic root- ers and West Street gym was filled to ca- pacity every Friday night. The Amateur Show was presented in February. Fred Sibley ' s impersonation of a motion picture baby will not easily be forgotten, nor will his butterfly dance which was equally effective. As this material goes to press, the seniors have a New York trip to enjoy as well as senior week and graduation. Senior week marks the end of our high school days. During the last four years we have had our triumphs and our failures, our dreams and our ambitions. Now as we leave school let us resolve that our past will serve as a stepping stone to the fu- ture and let us hope that posterity will bring about the fulfilment of those dreams and ambitions. Class Historians: NATALIE HAZ ELTON ROGER WOODBURY VIVIAN JULIEN RUTH HEFNER ior Week Sunday — : — Baccalaureate Services by Doctor Robert S. Illingworth at First Universalist Church. Monday — : — Class Night Program at Mary E. Wells High School Auditorium Wednesday — : — Class Banquet at Co- hasse Country Club. Thursday — : — Graduation of the Class of 1947 at the Town Hall. Friday — : — Prom given by the Class of of 1948 at the Town Hall. [21) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 The Will of the Class of 1947 The Class of ' 47, now that the time has come, is taking this opportunity to will to the underclassmen, reluctantly and otherwise, certain characteristics that ought to and will, linger throughout the building long after its graduation. To Mary E. Wells High School we leave the sincere promise of never forgetting our Alma Mater. To Miss Brodeur, we bequeath our most grateful appreciation for her capable guidance of our class during its ' four all- too-short but ever-so-happy years. To Mr. Bourgeois, we leave our fond memor- ies as his first Senior Class at Wells. To Mr. Robertson, our gratitude for his being such a firm but kind principal. To Miss Fitzgerald, i+ie highest award for having borne wrth us through all the trials and tribulations we ' ve caused her. To Miss Drake, we leave warning to watch the progress of history soar once we get out into the world. To Miss Palmer, our thanks for developing whatever talents we may have had. To Mrs. Kochanowski, a quieter (but duller we guarantee) school after we leave. Barbara Brown leaves the next Senior Class President to another cute blonde. Regina Burgess bequeathes her office girl duties to Shirley DeFederico, who is well trained by now. To Vincent Del Vecchio, George Egan leaves his sportswriting position on the Crimson and Gray. Edmund Gillon leaves his love for French culture to Teresa Martin. To any future math-worriers, Nancy Jodrey leaves her ability to solve equations. Ellen Hogan leaves her faithful attendance at baseball, basketball, and football games to Helen Boucher. Charles Colwell inherits Betsy Lemmelin ' s perpetual vivaciousness. Ruth Hefner leaves her driver ' s license (and Buick too?) to Patsy Welch. Elinor Oshry wills her excellence in elocu- tion to Marjorie Anderson so Marjorie will carry on for the school. Constance St. Onge leaves her cooking abil- ity to her sister Pauline with instructions to send Connie her favorite food while at college. Robert Craig should be privileged to accept John Simonds ' scholastic perfection. John Sotir bestows his athletic skill upon Louis Theodoss to carry on for Coaches McMahon and Kyrios. Beverly Fox leaves her engaging personality to Darcy Chase. Sam Sotir leaves his backstage efficiency to Robert Hall. Fred Siblev leaves his versatile nature to Bill Coderre so the school will never have a dull moment. To Pauline Hefner, Irene Mason leaves her famous book reports. Clare Tully inherits Edna Joslin ' s duties as subscription manager of the Crimson and Gray. Bob Langevin leaves his many activities to Bob Caron so that section of Everett Street will continue to be represented at school. Kelly Kollios leaves his singing voice to Donald Grenier to carry on at future as- semblies. Dick Martin wills his masculine physique to Lee Benoit. To Gary Kunkel, Bob Vallancourt leaves his enthusiasm for everything musical. Elizabeth Migala leaves her pleasant mem- ories of Hampton Beach to Jeanne Le Blanc who collected a few at Old Orchard Beach. Albert Coderre leaves his friendship with people from Webster to any Junior boy so inclined. Hank Remian leaves his wonderful basket- ball record to Murat Regip who already has a good start. Charles Benoit leaves his ability as a magi- cian to Harold Peterson to add to his talents. Constance LaPierre leaves her dough to the Junior Class for their many expenses next year. Joan Zitka and Helen Matys leave their undying friendship to Natalie Pulsifer and Betty Lou Hart. Nick Perikli leaves his wit to his brother, George, to carry on the Perikli traditional entertainment. Emile Noga leaves his friendly manner to the Junior Class to use on next year ' s Freshmen. John Moriarty leaves his cousin to the faculty to amuse them. Christo Metro leaves Blondie ' s to next (22) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 year ' s basketball team as a place to cele- brate their victories. Leonard Brodeur leaves his lost class ring to whoever found it. Barbara Shippee wills her imaginative lit- erature to her sisters, Patricia and Lois, with instructions to keep the name of Shippee in the Crimson and Gray. Charles Agard leaves his affaires de coeur to John Martel, who really doesn ' t need much experience. Irene Fontana leaves her musical talent to her sister, Eleanor, to entertain at future assemblies. To Mongoose Voloka, Pauline Guilbeault leaves her musical talent in the hope of continuing the presence of the violin in the Talent Show. Beverly Blanchard leaves her unusual gig- gle to Margaret Kennedy, who has an amazing one of her own. Lucille Funny Foumier bequeathes her undying friendship with Pauline Roy to Margaret Lenti and Carmen Santo. To Murat Regip, Antoinette Mitchell be- queaths her faux pas , in the convic- tion that he will carry on where she leaves off. To Nancy Phillips, Natalie Hazelton leaves her femme fatale sophistication. These two have much in common. John Ferguson bequeaths his quiet dig- nity to Rich Sullivan, who needs it more than he does. To Irene Owen, Alfred Renaud leaves his earnestness and perseverance. Patricia Boehm leaves to Barbara Spread- Senior Play bury her undying devotion to men named George Walter Salva bequeaths his cheery dispo- sition to a jolly Junior, Ernest Duquette. Helen Deyo wills her dependability and cheerfulness to Jacqueline Gaucher, up- on whom one can always count. Phyllis Freeman leaves her assorted nail polishes to Jackie Lucier. Ray Borus leaves his ability to alibi his way along to those who don ' t do homework. To Dora Marko, Pauline Bail bequeaths her typing ability. Bernice Butler leaves her favorite horse, Cigarette,, to Lois Howlett who won ' t have to ride on the school bus any more. Vasiliki Costa leaves her pride in her ne- phew to Gladys Thompson, another proud aunt. Violet Demers receives the musical name Genevieve from Genevieve Darzen- kiewicz to add to her own pretty epithet. Herbert Butterworth reluctantly bequeaths his gun to Laurence Harwood. The Dramatic Club inherits the ample wardrobe of Lucille Proulx. Richard Ciesla leaves his traffic post to Ira Brackett. Estelle Beaulieu leaves her daydreaming to Theresa Colegnesi. Rita Baglioni leaves her various hair styles to Barbara Salva. Norma Beck receives Louise Beaudry ' s seat in Room 124 so she can brighten up the place. Madeleine Bourdelais leaves her clothes- glamour to Mona LaClaire. .JHUHHHi ■■■■WBMBBBBI|B| 23 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 947 Adeline Bozzo leaves her friendly smile to Louise Ziu with which to greet store cus- tomers. Jean Chase inherits Virginia Chase ' s home room seat in room 124 in 1950. Alfredo Carpick leaves her modest man- ner to Pat Lewis. Florence Brzys leaves her high marks to anyone who can use them. (One at a time, please!) To any lazy underclassmen, Roger Dion leaves his ambitious nature. Doris Cournoyer leaves her jolly nature to Irene Montigny. Helen Costa leaves Wells High traditions to her cousin, Nicky, in the hopes the school will never be without a Costa. Mary Breen leaves her character acting in school plays to Jane Farquhar who al- ready has a good start. Nellie Clements bestows his realm of lead- ership upon his sister, Irene. Nancy Hakala leaves her femininity to cny Junior tomboy. John Laliberte leaves his smart clothes to Philip Cheney. Douglas Steenburn leaves his Ford to Alyne Eaves who ' s used to it. Ann Tobia leaves her outstanding popu- larity to Claire Peloquin. To Pat Davis, Evelyn Polomski leaves her infectious giggle. Doris Palmer leaves her fondness for Wood- stock to Eleanor Favreau. Shirley Taylor leaves those Sunday after- noon rides to anyone named Honey . Christine Walker leaves her height to the Freshmen so that the Seniors won ' t ex- claim, My, aren ' t the Freshmen short this year! To all aspiring Juniors, Ruth Romano and Vivian Julien leave their 120 word tests. Rena Themistocles leaves her witty say- ings to Eddie Leduc. Myrtle Joyce leaves Blackington ' s Drug Store to Jackie Campion. Robert Graf leaves his love for English themes to Arline Goodwin. Jane Howarth leaves room 102 lacking a daily visitor. Guess who? Tom Stoupis inherits Armand Lapierre ' s de- sire to be a pharmacist. Bob Lcrange leaves his well-known hat to Clifford Olson so Cliff can be better seen approaching. Roger Woodbury leaves his new brush cut to Allan Martel so the latter will donate his curls to females. Office Girls Front Row: Jean Leblanc, Ellen Hogan, Beverly Fox, Mrs. Kochanowski, Re- gina Burgess, Shirley DiFederico, Rena Themistocles; Second Row: Mary Breen, Claire Blanchet, Edna Joslin, Nancy Jodrey, Mary Rossman. 124) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 George Brousseau leaves his plaid shirts to Tom O ' Brien. Clement Planeta leaves his gay colored jackets so the school will have a few bright spots in 1948. Sylvio Durocher and Gerard Chenier leave their errand-boy duties to George Metros and Eddie McQuade. George Czyzewski leaves his calmness to Macbeth. Richard Dalton wills his cute smirk to any deadpan who needs it. Dolores DiFederico leaves her neatness in dress to Shirley Laliberte. Cecilia Bialy inherits Betty Howard ' s genu- ine friendliness. Norman Loiselle leaves his soda-jerk po- sition to John Pezzetti. Bob Lusignan leaves his stylish ties to George Rutcho. Ernest Malagrida leaves his pipe to Ron- ald Sheriffs, our Mr. Foster. George Menard bequeaths his good man- ners to rowdy Freshmen. Claire Blanchet inherits Lucille Parent ' s position in Winter ' s. Bill Rowett leaves his Ford-truck driving to Bob Keyes to advertise Keyes ' Pontiac Service. Pauline Roy leaves her naturally wavy hair to anyone who complains about putting hers up every night. Theresa Tetreault leaves her quiet nature to the study hall. Sam Chapin leaves his freckles to Louise Benoit who must have room for a few more. Leon Manseau has already left his appendix this year. Armand DeBlois leaves his car to the school for running errands. Ronald Girard leaves his Spanish class to all those interested in senoritas. Girard Riopel leaves his mature nature to green Freshmen. Forrest Austin leaves his car to Coach Mc- Mahon to use for scientific dissections. Bill Goodwin distributes his freckles among the Bang Gang for beauty spots. Barbara Hickox leaves her sweet manner to sour people. Priscilla Kennedy bestows her girlish man- ner upon Rita Martel. Cecelia Krehling leaves her school memor- ies to Mildred Wayne, another Stur- bridge-ite. Marilyn Gagnon inherits Helena Letour- neau ' s nursing ability. Doris Livernois leaves her quietness to Bill Helliwell who may be able to use it. Isabella Osimo leaves her black hair to Constance Matys in case Connie wants a change. Mary Rossman leaves her third period office job to Lenore Lariviere. Nancy Taylor leaves her place in Physics class to some scientific Junior girl. Ray Tremblay leaves his accordion to Bob Orsini so Bob can accompany the Boys ' Glee Club this way for a change. Adrien Archambeault leaves his love for bookkeeping to anyone who loses books often. To William Lusignan, Weldon Blair leaves his accomplished tenor voice. Harry Boissoneault leaves his football her- oism for his brother, Donald, to attain. Rachel Bonnette leaves her petiteness to Nita LaRochelle. Clara Checka leaves her job in the Colo- nade to Olimbia George. Albert Taylor leaves his artistic talent to Warren Kingsbury, the Rembrandt of the Class of ' 49. To Lloyd Thibeault, Edward Desrosier leaves his composure in time of turmoil. Jeanne Simonds bequeaths extra good tele- phone service to the inner office next year. To Marcia Small, Kathleen Brousseau leaves her devotion to scholastic attainment. Marcia is carrying on in her sister ' s foot- steps. Aline Guillmette leaves her artistic know- how to sister Annette, an up-and-com- ing Junior. Claire Lanpher leaves her imperturbable tranquility to Prudy Peloquin to relieve the latter from her constant state of dither. To future classes at Wells High, Mary Su- prenant wills her Podunk in the hope that it will afford them as many laughs as it did the Class of ' 47. Witnessed this nineteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred a nd Forty-seven by MARY BREEN ROBERT LANGEVIN ELINOR OSHRY JOAN ZITKA LUCILLE PROULX NICK PERIKLI EDNA JOSLIN (25) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 The Prophecy of the Class of 1947 Great poetry reveals the truth, This we ' ve been taught from earliest youth, And if you don ' t entirely agree, Why not read further, and see? George Menard wanders about at large, He ' s chief mechanic in a New York garage. In traditional uniform Walter Salva we see, He ' s just opened up a naval academy. George Czyzewski is an admiral in Uncle Sam ' s fleet, To hear his adventures is always a treat. Here she is! Where has she been? It ' s Connie LaPierre, The Bakery Queen. After his football season, Armand DeBlois looks the same. He just scored four touchdowns to win the last game. Sam Sotir has fulfiled his hanker, To be enrolled as a Wall Street banker. Theresa Tetreault will some day be, The world ' s best singer from sea to sea. Albert Taylor has earned a name, By drawing pictures in the Hall of Fame. Barbara Shippee ' s book High Hat , Has put Sturbridge on the map. Ambitious Johnny Sotir has won the Nobel prize, He ' s invented a kind of power for getting rid of flies. Nancy o ' er the antiques will preside, Miss Taylor ' s specials are noted wide. Versatile John Simonds, our literary engi- neer, From Hollywood has an Oscar to honor his stage career. Douglas Steenburn has grown to be, A History prof for the U. of C. We recognize a vehicle coming down the street, One of popular Forrest Austin ' s coastline fleet. We learn that Beverly Blanchard has re- cently been crowned, Queen of the motor bike riders at the Stur- bridge Fair Ground. Harry Boissoneault deserves many thanks, For giving us transportation in his fleet of tanks. Conducting a world-round sail, Is ever faithful Pauline Bail. Christine Walker ' s made the front page. She ' s designed the house of the atomic age. Our famous Constance St. Onge of Broad- way, Has announced she will star in a new comic, play. Photogenic Pauline Roy, Has been elected Pin-up Girl of the American Boy . Bill Rowett ' s sport page in the News , Is bound to chase away your blues. Mary Rossman ' s in public favor, She ' s invented a chewing gum that keeps its flavor. Ruth Romano has fame and renown, She can type the fastest of anyone in town. Listen to Lucille every Friday night, Proulx ' s Fashions are the peoples ' delight. Evelyn Polomski is on the air, Her famous giggle has gotten her there. Lucille Parent still has her friend, It ' s Lucille and Doris to the end. Doris Palmer ' s Store for Teens , Sells everything from gowns to jeans. Emil Noga has great fame, In sports he ' s made himself a name. Elizabeth Migala makes headlines again, She ' s proved that women are smarter than men. Duffy ' s Tavern is no mo ' , Keech Metro ' s store has stolen the show. When an actress of her gown does brag, You know it has a Helen Matys tag. Leadinq a famous jazz and classical band, Roland Tremblay plays an accordion with his other hand. Alfred Renaud, accountant at the National Bank, Has an eye out for those playing pranks. Charles Benoit on a magic carpet arrives, To emulate Mandrake the Magician he strives. Retired at twenty-five, with a million in his pocket, Buddy Girard arrives in his silver rocket. Dolores DiFederico with usual charm and smiles, Greets the host of guests from distant miles. Roger Dion leaves his business concern, Under his guidance it ' s flourishing we learn. John Ferguson with microphone in hand, Is advertising Tommy Dorsey ' s band. With paper and pencil, twists and twirls, Buddy Gillon ' s still drawing yo-yo girls. (26) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Florence Bryzs, still quiet and coy, Has become a designer of children ' s toys. Genevieve Darzenkiewicz is right on top. She ' s made a fortune in her beauty shop. Bernice Butler plays it fast, plays it slow. The only girl bandleader that we know. Herbert Butterworth, our veterinarian, every day, Treats hurt animals in his kindest way. Rena Themistocles, our comedian friend, Is now Bob Hope ' s leading stand-in. Helen Deyo, loaded with a recipe book, Is on her way to be Mr. Truman ' s new cook. Efficent Helen Costa is another guest, To be a medical secretary has been her conquest. Vasiliki Costa, with her shorthand notebook, Hos that capable secretary look. At Ciro ' s, over a six-course meal, Gerard Chenier closes the deal. Isabel Osimo is back in town, She ' s just made a trip the world around. Barbara Hickox from Paris has flown, For her beautiful music she is widely known. In New York ' s most exclusive store, Clara Checka models clothes galore. Myrtle Joyce makes sodas no more, She sits back and rests, ' cause she owns the store. In papers we read Ann Tobia has spoken, As a lecturer she has all records broken. If you want to see Chile or Mexico, Contact Cecelia Krehling, head of the travel bureau. Ricky Ciesla with a definite flair, Is chief architect for the next World ' s Fair. Regina Burgess has all in a daze, She has become a second Helen Hayes. Through hospital corridors, to the patients ' delight, Strides Irene Mason in uniform white. Richard Martin winds; the batter ' s out. He did it again! The people shout! A treat today, the kids all holler, Is Norman Loiselle ' s ice cream parlor. Robert Lorange in papers we see, Is president of the A and P. The scene is tense, with doctors ample, And Elizabeth Lemmelin to hand the scalpel. Whatever the distance up in the sky, Armand Lapierre never misses the fly. In Congress sessions for news sensation, Is Bette Howard taking dictation. Nellie Clements, in Washington, D. C, Is a statesman- now, with a new policy. The tennis trophy, representing the nation, Is awarded to Ruth Hefner with hearty ovation. Breathlessly we view the model house of the nation, Which is none other than a Laliberte cre- otion Beverly Fox, remembered by everyone, Is star reporter on the New York Sun. Arriving in a flowing gold and silver robe, There ' s Estelle Beaulieu, queen of the Globe. We ' re not surprised that Barbara Brown, Is owner of Gem Galore stores in every town. Bob Vallancourt just rushed in from Chi- cago, He ' s found that record Umbriago . With her bag packed full of prescriptions and pills, Nurse Helena Letourneau has cures for all ills. Charlie Aqard lends us a hand. With music of his world famous band. Adrien Archambeault has given Wells a name, By being the tallest man in the Hall of Fame. Weldon Blair sings every night in Symphonv Hall, Thrilling millions of celebrities, one and all. Unable to tear herself away from Hollywood afar, Is Louise Beaudry, our red-headed star. Mary Breen, president of the D. A. R., Returns from her travels, near and far. Madeleine Bourdelais, a Powers model pretty, Tells of her successes in New York City. Kitty Brousseau has several of us in a trance, With fascinating tales about her education in France. Leonard Brodeur, our former rah-rah man , it seems, Is captain of cheerleading squads for the professional teams. George Brousseau is, as we all can see, Happy over his latest pro football victory. Rachel Bonnette gives us all invitations, To spend the night at her cabin accommo- dations. Adeline Bozzo, all dressed up fine, Is now stewardess of a continental line. One person we learn is quite the same, Gay and laughing Patricia Boehm. Richard Dalton knows all of the tricks, He ' s professor of college physics. Virginia Chase has come to no harm, She handles the business of her big farm. Her newest commercial has caused such commotion, That Doris Cournoyer has another promo- tion. (27) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Dressed in silk and silver fox, Phyllis Freeman steps from her usual band- box. In from the night dub which he runs, George Egan is enjoying the fun. Ernest Malagrida wires he will arrive later, He ' s on WTAG, a radio commentator. Leon Manseau comes striding through the doors, He owns several large department stores. Irene Fontana has brought her clarinet along, She entertains at night clubs with a novelty song. Surrounded by fans, Sam Chapin is known near and far, He ' s the year ' s most promising movie star. On the pages of Glamour for many a year, We ' ve seen Lucille Fournier, who ' s made modeling a career. From his airline company Sylvio Durocher comes for the day, He ' s never tired of traveling, so they say. Elinor Oshry comes to us by plane, Interrupting her congressional cam paign. Southbridge ' s surgeon, Robert Graf, Is head of the Mayo Clinic sta f f. Among the guests Nancy Hakala roams, Receiving donations fcr hsr Orphans ' Homes. Thrilling her audiences with her violin, On a world tour, Pauline Guilbault has been. Accompanying Pauline is Aline Guillemette, Music lovers acclaim this famous duet. Bill Goodwin, arriving on the scene, Observing St. Patrick ' s, is dressed in green. About Hank Remian everyone raves. For he is star pitcher for the Boston Braves. Hank Moriarty, shamrock in lapel, As a football player rings the bell. Nick Perikli bounds in with a dash, He ' s looking for Mrs. Calabashe! Not yet arrived, but on her way, Comes Jane Howarth, star of the Ballet. With his Speed Graphic, Fred Sibley I see, He ' s doing this job for a nominal fee. Down from Podunk Mary Suprenant came, She ' s teaching cooking, but she ' s still the same. In answer to an emerge ncy call, Dr. Langevin hurriedly leaves the hall. Bob Lusignan, the established vet, Manages basketball ' s most famous quintet. Girard Riopel, famed artist, consented to paint, Scenes of the sea and villages quaint. Clement Planeta, instrument in hand, Picks Pennsylvania for his new land. Ellen Hogan fcr on Oscar makes her bid,. By starring in the movie, Oh, You Kid . To Nancy Jodrey to solve problems of math, The world to her door is beating a path. In pursuit of adventure Edna Joslin went, Walked ' round the world and lived in a tent. Countess Antoinette Mitchell dressed in re- • gal robes, Enters with jeweled earrings piercing her lobes. Kelly Kollios who flew in from Rio, Will sing for us O Sole Mio . The success of Vivian Julien is evident, For she is secretary to the President. Roger Woodbury, who resides in town, For his poetry is renowned. Albert Coderre ' s theatre grows and grows, For now he ' s sponsoring musical shows. With thirty best sellers to her name, Natalie Hazelton is our claim to fame. Eddie Desrosier steps forward for his bow, He ' s running the Copacobana now. Joan Zitka phones there ' ll be a slight delay, She ' s speaker for the House of Represen- tatives today. The folks all stand around and stare, Jean Simonds is a producer at Metro- Goldwyn -Mayer. Doris Livernois, always carrying paper and quill, Writes scripts for Cecil B. DeMille. The research work of Claire Lanpher reveals, Amazing new facts in the medical fields. Cosmetics for every promising young star , Shirley Taylor demonstrates at her beauty bar. Fabulous creations for every time of day, Are designed by Alfredo Carpick, who works for Lilly Dache. The Borus Banks are safe and sure, Their president ' s name will long endure. Rita Baglioni is here in costume entrancing, She teaches several classes in ballet danc- ing. A cure for all ills made by Scientist Ken- nedy, The joy of the doctors is Priscilla ' s Rem- edy . 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John Duffy 2. Constance St. Onge 3. Lucille Fournier, Rita Baglioni, Pauline Roy 4. Barbara Brown, Lionel Clements 5. Phyllis Freeman 6. Myrtle Joyce 7. Doris Cournoyer 8. Louise Beaudry 9. Doris Palmer 10. Madeleine Bourdelais 1 1. Bob Vallancourt and dead moose 12. Fred Sibley 1 3. Mary Rossman 1 4. Sam Sotir 1 5. John Simonds • 16. Mary Suprenant 17. Cecelia Krehling 18. Claire Lanpher 19. Joan Zitka 20. Regina Burgess 21 . Elinor Oshry 22. Lucille Proulx 23. School Street School, Grade 1 24. Ronald Cirard 25. Barbara Brown, Natalie Hazelton, Ellen Hogan 26. Nick Perikli, Christo Metro 27. Al Coderre, Norman Loiselle, Leonard Brodeur 28. Edmund Cillon 29. Irene Fontana, Beverly Blanchard 30. Pauline Bail 3 1 . Ray Borus and tree 32. Beverly Fox, Edna Joslin 33. Rena Themistocles, )ane Howarth, Ann Tobia, Elizabeth Migala 34. George Egan, Ronnie Girard, Richard Ciesla 35. Walter Salva, Leon Manseau 36. Sylvio Durocher 37. Mary Breen 38. Roger Woodbury 39. Shirley Taylor 40. Helen Deyo 41. Aline Guillemette 42. Robert Langevin 43. Rachel Bonnette 44. Pat Boehm, George Brousseau 45. Virginia Chase 46. River Street School, Grade 5 47. Dolores DiFederico 48. Roger Woodbury, Bob Langevin 49. Charles Agard 50. Nancy Taylor 51. Ruth Hefner, Betsy Lemmelin, Nancy Jodrey, Barbara Hickox, Irene Mason ' 35- 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Class Song Words and Music by Pauline Guilbault This is our last day at Wells High, all our best to you. We have loved each new year with you — every hour and day. In our work and college, too, We will always think first of you. So here ' s to you, dear old Wells High, We bid our last farewell. Memories We Will Cherish And, as we look back on these carefree days, how can we forget our friends who have helped to give us a needed boost toward the future. For instance, we ' ll never forget: Miss Brodeur — ' nuff said. Mrs. Cenereux — her motherly advice. Mr. Laakso — He who runs may read. Miss Themistocles — Hip! Hip! hooray! Miss Hefner — Publius, Furianus, and us. Miss Tait — that winning smile. Miss Palmer — those dee-lightful rehearsals. Mr. Tardiff — we ' re sure the girls will never forget their math. (Teacher, that is.) Mrs. Cook — all the years she has put up with us. Mr. Varnum — aeronautics class. Miss Drake — her ability as a talent scout. Miss Fitzgerald — all she ' s done for us. Mr. Kyrios — his basketball team. Mr. McMahon — his cooking lessons. Miss Howe — those sweet successors of ours under her guidance. Miss Troy — how she commanded the respect of our predecessors, 1 946. Miss Coderre — those darned war stamps. Mrs. Kyrios — all the cookies she has given us. Miss Benoit — her financial worries caused by our talent show. Miss Birtz — her Easter Bunny and Wise Men. Miss Aucoin — 2nd period study hall. Miss Corbin — her friendly interest in our class. Miss Pinsonneault — her paper bags. Mrs. Kochanowski — her annual assemblies with Mrs. Jarry. Mr. Hoyt — our conferences. Mr. Robertson — let ' s hope he never forgets us. Little Kids In A Big City The boys ' ten gallon hats from Hearn ' s. Roses and orchids. Telephone service between rooms. Games on the bus. The radios in our rooms that wouldn ' t work. Sibley ' s entertainment with hats and sunglasses. Midnight meals. The Automat. The house manager ' s kind attention. Dancing in the Planetarium. New York ' s expensive photographers. Huge fire in New Jersey. The Rockettes. The Circus Bar — and The Three Suns. The horror of the underground choo-choos On top of Rockefeller Center. The barker on the yacht. Impressionistic signs on Times Square. Explosive souvenirs. Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. Chenier ' s and Durocher ' s groceries and two-day ele- vator rides. The race to Yankee Stadium. Window shopping on Fifth Avenue. The little Spanish place. Our late (and dramatic) entrance to Brigadoon. Crowded housing in the rooms. Graf ' s midnight visit. Donuts on the bus. Three in a seat. Duke Ellington and DeBlois ' twin brother. Nellie ' s clam sandwich. Borus in the broken bed. Piccadilly Roof. Riding the escalators. The obliging bus drivers. Sibley ' s personally guided tour ending at McGinty ' s Restaurant. Traffic problems on city streets. The showers. Games at 6 A. M. The smooth and silent ride home. Dick Martin ' s pajamas. Strawberry shortcake! 36) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Student Council President: Vice-President: Secretary-Treasurer : Executive Board Member: Faculty Adviser: Harold Peterson Achilleas Kollios Doris Palmer John Ferguson Miss Constance Coderre Senior Class Members George Brousseau Lionel Clements Roger Dion Lucille Fournier Ruth Hefner Henry Remian John Simonds Junior Class Members John Allabashi Robert Caron Philip Cheney Ernest Duquette Donald Grenier Gloria Quattrocelli Murat Regip Fred Sibley Sophomore Class Members Theodore Athanas William Coderre Warren Kingsbury Robert Orsini Steve Pappas Freshman Class Member Ronald DiGregorio ACTIVITIES 1946-47 September: Greeting of new faculty members. October: Assembly Fund Drive. Sale of Football season tickets. Ail Mail stamp sales contest. November: Community Chest collection. Collection of old clothes for Kentucky mountaineers. Served as guides Open House night during National Education Week. Sale of emblems, beanies, and programs for Thanksgiving Day Football game. December: Sale of tuberculosis buttons. January: Infantile Paralysis collection. February: Helped Scholarship Fund by sale of Talent Show tickets. March!: Red Cross Drive collection. April: Salvation Army collection. Central District Meeting in Shrewsbury. Convention of Student Councils in Welles- ley. May: Served as guides for visits of all grammar school pupils entering Wells next Fall. June: Picnic. (37) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Traffic Squad President: Nickolas Perikli Vice-President: Harold Peterson Secretary-Treasurer: John Moriarty Inspectors Robert Langevin Robert Caron Lionel Clement George Brousseau Seniors Charles Agard Harry Boissoneault Raymond Borus Leonard Brodeur Gerard Chenier Richard Ciesla Albert Coderre Sylvio Durocher George Egan John Laliberte Armand Lapierre Norman Loiselle Robert Lorange Richard Martin Christo Metro John Sotir Sam Sotir Robert Vallancourt Roger Woodbury Juniors John Allabashi George Bibeau Donald Grenier Meson Howlett Robert Keyes Edward McQuade George Metros Murat Regip Ronald Sheriffs Thomas Stoupis George Tetreault Substitutes Roland Antaya Febo Bartoli Joseph Cartier Ernest Duquette Paul Fortin Allen Greene Charles Bruso 38 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 947 Football Co-Captains. Managers: Coach : Asst. Coach: John Moriarty John Sotir George Egon Harold Peterson Thomas Stoupis Robert Caron Harry J. McMahon Lewis A. Kyrios Seniors John Moriarty John Sotir ♦George Egan Harry Boissoneault ♦Lionel Clements ♦Achilleas Kollios George Brousseau Nickolas Perikli Forrest Austin ♦Richard Ciesla Indicates Wells Wells Wells 6. Wells 6 TEAM Juniors ♦Lloyd Thibeault ♦Joseph Taraskiewicz ♦Georae Metros Lee Benoit John Sobieski ♦Richard Sullivan Edward Voloka Edward McQuade Sophomores Louis Theodoss Armand Bastien ♦Henry Bushe Lettermen Season ' s Record Palmer 6 Wells 12 Putnam 26 Wells 7 Assumption 7 Wells 7 Milibury 6 Wells ♦George Rutcho Philias Caron, Jr. Gilbert Binnette Ian Soutar Richard St. Martin Roland Laval lee Robert Lafleche James Brackett Freshmen George Perikli Leonard McDonald Ira Brackett William Martin Northbridge 26 North 26 Shrewsbury 21 Bartlett 19 (39) 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Boys ' Basketball Wells 50 Wells 56 Wells 36 Wells 32 Wells 36 Wells 34 Wells 36 Wells 40 Wells 43 Co-Captains. Manager: Coach : Asst. Coach John Sotir Henry Remian Christo Metro Edward McQuade Lewis Kyrios Norman Tardiff Lertermen Forwards Christo Metro Ernest Duquette Centers Henry Remian Lloyd Thibeault Season ' s Palmer 17 Tourtellotte 26 Killingly 24 St. Louis 38 Marianapolis 28 Killingly 31 Wells Alumni 31 Palmer 24 Bartlett 39 Guards Murat Regip Nickolas Perikli John Sotir John Moriarty Louis Theodoss Record Wells 28 Wells 51 Wells 27 Wells 36 Wells 43 Wells 49 Wells 28 Wells 28 Prouty 38 Prouty 39 Pomfret 36 St. Louis 40 Tourtellotte 30 Bartlett 35 Assumption 40 St. Mary ' s 33 (40) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Freshman Basketball Co-Captains. Managers: Couch : George Perikli Donald Sarrasin Frank Kaitbenski Donald Boissoneault Vincent DelVecchio Norman Tardiff Team Donald Sarrasin William Martin George Perikli William Michaeles Frank Kaitbenski Leonard Ethier Bernard Dargie Season ' s Record Wells 22 Wells 25 Wells 32 Wells 21 Wells 16 Tourtellotte 17 Tourtellotte 20 Dudley 14 Spencer 18 Bartlett 29 (41) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Girls ' Basketball Captain: Second-Team Captain : Manager: Score Keeper: Coach : Helen Pienta Louise Perron Mary Piccione Ruth Butterworth Miss Elsie Benoit First Team Helen Pienta Phyllis Agard Norma Beck Helen Boucher Rita Duff Elizabeth Lemmelin Elizabeth Migala Lorraine Proulx Second Team Louise Perron Wanda Bernard Jacqueline Allard Barbara Boksa Carolyn Allard Lois Gagnon Bernadette Baybutt Emma Guillette Season ' s Record Wells 15 Wells 32 Wells 13 Wells 34 Wells 27 Wells 15 Wells 26 Wells 23 Spencer 35 Charlton 18 Spencer 27 Charlton 16 Warren 16 Bartlett 45 Bartlett 30 Warren 21 (42 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Baseball . tr ! i Co-Captains Yarsi ty: Henry Remian John Moriarity Armand Lapierre Manag ers : Ralph Miller Henry Bushe Coach : Harry J. McMaho n Varsity Armand Lapietre, c Lloyd Thibeault, lb Emi Noga, of Edmond Voloka, c Murat Regip, 2b Edward Voloka, of Richard Martin, p Hank Moi ' iarty, 3b Harold Peterson, of Christo Metro, p John Allabashi, 3b James Sly, of Hank Remian, p Ernest Du quette, ss Albert Palowski, of George Metros, p Philias Ca ron, ss Alan Martel, of Season ' s Record Wells 19 Tourtellotte 8 Wells Spencer (called on acc ' t rain) Wells St. Louis 5 Wells 1 Northbridge 2 Wells 12 Assumption 8 Wells 14 Spencer 8 Wells 1 Pomfret 4 Wells 13 Northbridge 3 Wells 3 St. Louis 1 Wells 10 Bartlett 9 Wells 4 Assumption 9 Wells 7 Tourtellotte 8 Wells Palmer Wells Bartlett Wells Palmer (43) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Junior Varsity Baseball Coach : Norman G. Tardiff J. V. Team Ira Bracket, c James Brackett , lb Roland Lavallee, of Raymond Richards., c Clifford 01 son, 2b Donald Provost, of Roger Jalbert, p Eugene Du dek, 2b Frank Kaitbienski, of Wilfred Matteras, p Ian Soutar , 3b William Martin, of Stuart Barr, p Donald Bo issoneault, ss Richard St. Martin, o Season ' s Record Wells 14 St. Louis 8 Wells 2 Northbridge 10 Wells 4 Bartlett 8 Wells 2 Spencer 5 Wells 11 Spencer 6 Wells 3 Northbridge 1 1 Wells 3 Pomfret 4 Wells 10 St. Louis 8 Wells 9 Bartlett 2 :44) 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Girls ' Glee Club MMM President, Barbara Salvo; Vice-President, Edna Joslin; Secretary, Betty Howard; Treasurer, Beverly Fox; Faculty Adviser, Miss Drake. Boys ' Glee Club President, John Moriarty; Vice-President, Nickolas Perikli; Secretary, Wil Mam Coderre; Treasurer, Warner Brown; Faculty Adviser, Miss Drake. :45: 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Dramatic Club President: Met -President. Secretary: Treasurer: Adviser: Lucille Proulx Helen Boucher Mary Piccione Jean LeBlanc Miss Tait Play Committee Regina Burgess Marion Parker Pauline Hefner Barbara Theriault Nancy Deignan Social Committee Pauline Roy Ruth Hefner Lorraine Proulx Ruth Smith Nita LaRochelle Program Committee Jane Howarth Ruth Hefner Jackie Lucier Clare Tully Gloria Quattrocelli Nita LaRochelle Carmen Santo Murat Regip Constance Staves Carl Lofgren Cast of Antic Spring Jane Howarth Dickie Blair Donald Boiteau Marjorie Anderson Lois LePage George Tetreault :46i 947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 947 Talent Show Miss Palmer, Director; Miss Benoit, Financial Adviser. Readers Guild Mrs. Genereux, Faculty Adviser (47 1947 CRIMSON AND GRAY 1947 Cheerleaders Front Row: Helen Boucher, Jean Leblanc, Darcy Chase; Back Row: Norman Loiselle, Miss Liberty Themistocles, director, and Leonard Brodeur. We ' ll Remember— The front steps in the spring. Rendezvous after school. Unusual places for hiding coats Miss Palmer ' s extra credit. The three who held out in the picture controversy. Educational trip to Webster while the seniors were in New York. Friday night walks to the West Street gym. Mr. L ' Homme ' s signals. The one day silence in room 102. Sib ' s Ruby . Frigid November in Webster. Mr. Caron ' s enjoyment of play rehearsals. Lectures on fire prevention, which we didn ' t mind a-toll. The flashlight ride from the Amherst Conference. The Woodstock dress rehearsals. The newsboys. Weldy Blair ' s voice. Bob Langevin ' s crossword puzzles. Our Big Four — Moriarty, Sotir, Perikli, and Ciesla. The couples. Buddy ' s forceful entrance in the first Talent Show. The Boys in Blue . Traffic Officer ' s badges. Sam Athanas at the Cap and Gown Ceremony. George Brousseau ' s candy selling. V-E Day program in the auditorium. Sam Sotir ' s big part in the Christmas Play. The Prep School boys. States and capitals. Austin ' s car. 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WINTER CO SINCE 1868 Compliments of EDWARDS Your Department Store In Southbridge Patronize Our Advertisers Congratulations to the CLASS OF 47 from the SOUTHBRIDGE FINISHING COMPANY PRINTERS of FAST COLOR PRINTS on FINE COTTON GOODS ' Our An s 41 • Ah tbJs nlgnlftennt p ase of tracing and education comes to a close, congratula- tion mc hx or 5«r iW ifce iwaka y«u have  o well completed. Although ytrnv high «booI work 5 finished a bigger more important task lies just al e wt Commencement is the tisrcshold to your new career. Whatever ihtA new nba e of life may bring to you in new experiences and new duties, the educatum and training of the paat four years will often prove its value. o fbrorowdf fe« the many tasks that confront you in your new careers, AO ■ « - p«i4n «foe?re, eoprfitJ wfobw fa ©  d foytua« and success in the important days ahead. COMPANY