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

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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

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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.

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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 -