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

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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.

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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.

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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. The very next play, Bob Kelly Hebert broke into a broken field and snaked his way over for another score. This put the game on ice. George Connors Bucky Boissoneault played his part with vicious blocks, as did Captain Theodoss and Bun Mec-Ma-hone.