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

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14 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY son, Murat Regip, Gloria Qua+trocelli, Darcy Chase, Annette Cuillemette, and Mary Piccione. Junior members are Teddy Athanas, William Co- derre, Robert Freeland, Warren King;f)ury, Irene Montigny, Robert Orsini, Steven Pappas, and Ian Sou tar. Sophomore members include Ronald De Cregorio, Raymond Casavant, jimmy Athanas, Kay Hyland, and Connie Matys. Traffic Squad The officers of the traffic squad this year are: president, George Metras; vice-pres ' dsnt, Richard St. Martin; secretary-treasurer, Murat Regip. The Senior Inspector is Harold Peterson, and the Junior Inspector is Richard St. Martin. The executive board consists of the officers and inspectors. Their adviser is Mr. Eino Laakso. The Senior members of the Traffic Squad include the Regulars: John Allabashi, George Bibeau, Theodore Breault, Charles Bruso, Joseph Cartier, Philip Cheney, Paul Fortin, Donald Grenier, Mason Howlett, Robert Keyes, Carl Lofgren, Edward McQuade, Carmine Marinelli, Edwin Mozley, Harold Peterson, George Metras, Murat Regip, Ronald Sheriffs, John Sobieski, Tom StouDis; and the Senior substitutes: Allen Greene, William Hel- liwell, Roger Laeerte, Herman Langevin, Tom O ' Brien, Herbert Olney, Albert Palowski, John Pezzetti, Ar- mand Poulin, Richard Sullivan, and Joseph Taraskie wiez. Members of the Junior Traffic Squad are the Reg- ulars: Alden Bennet, Kent Blair, Russell Briere, Philias Caron, William Coderre, Vincent Del Vechio, Robert Freeland, Warren Kingsbury, Robert LaFleche. Ro- land Lavallee, Robert Orsini, Steve Pappas, Richard St. Martin, Louis Theodoss, Steve Ziu; and the Junior substitutes: Ted Athanas, Emelio Bartoli, Norbert Benoit, Donato Bernadone, Robert Brodeur, Richard Desmarais, James DiFederico, Lawrence Harwood, Ernest Leboeuf, Peter Metro, and James Sly. Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross began a busy year under the direction of Mrs. Katherine Beaureaard, in October, 1947. Norma Beck was elected president; Ruth But- terworth, vice-president, and JoAnn McKinstry, secre- tary-treasurer. A full program was outlined at the meeting. The club plans to fill overseas gift boxes, finish an afghan for a veterans ' hospital, and make stuffed animals, tray favors for Christmas, scrapbooks, crossword puz- zle books and comic books. This club has already helped out in a national emergency this year. Many of the members helped to make sandwiches and distribute them to fire fighters during the disastrous Sturbridge fire. Our hats are off to you and the work you are doing, American Junior Red Cross. Cheerleaders In September, a group of girls reported to the audi- torium for cheerleader tryouts. The Student Council choose four seniors and ten under classmen, from which. one senior and four underclassmen were elected by the students. The Cheerleading squad is composed of three vet- erans: Helen Boucher, Capt., Darcy Chase, Jean Le- blanc; and five new members: Lorraine Proulx, senior, Caroline Allard, junior, Peggy Prince, junior, Effie Costa junior, and Connie Matys, sophomore. Miss Liberty Themistocles is the director. Practice is held at the Y.M.C.A. every Friday from six to eight. After a period of social talk, the captain begins to yell, Signals and everyone settles down to a night of hard work. The cheerleaders were asked to aid the Community Chest Drive this year. Miss Themistocles rewrote a few of the school songs and cheers. They attended the banquets and cheered the Drive on to victory. Faculty This year we welcome back Mrs. Kathryn Beaure- gard of the Language Department, Mrs. Dorothy Bar- toli of the English Department, and Mrs. Hector Le- Clair, also of the English Department, who have been- on leaves of absence. Miss Liberty Themistocles, who substituted for Mrs. Beauregard in the Language Department last year, has been transferred to the Social Studies Department. Mrs. Hannah Cook has replaced Miss Priscilla Drake in the History Department. Miss Drake is teaching music in Hartford. Miss Eleanor Van Etten is director of the Girls ' and Boys ' Clee Clubs this year. Mr. Lewis Kyrios is coach of the football team with Mr. Norman Tardiff serving as assistant coach. Miss Grace Palmer was married on November 22 to Mr. Henry Keenan. Best wishes! The Dramatic Club At the three meetings held by the Dramatic Club various things have been accomplished: new officers ahve been elected, several committees chos»n, club pins have been decided on and ordered. The members have seen two plays recently. Angel Street presented by the Woodstock players, and The Tam ' ng of the Shrew, a Shakespearean comedy, presented by the Clark Uni- versity students. Speaking of plays, our club play committee is hard at work selecting a drama for the Christmas program. The officers for 1947-1948 are, president, Murat Regip; vice-president, Kent Blair; secretary, Alyne Eaves, and treasurer, Elaine Vangel. On the Executive Board are Jackie Allard, Helen Boucher, Frank DiFederico, Lorraine Proulx and Don- ald Julian. The committee — Anita Bozzo, Jean LeBlanc, Rita Martel, Constance Gravel, and Evangilous Chrisikos; Social committee — Lois Lepage, Jackie Allard, Betty Lou Hart, Mary Bachand, and Pauline Metras; Play committee — Marjorie Anderson, Donald Boiteau, Eleanor Favreau, Natalie Pulsifer, and Alvne Eaves; Pin committee — Irene Boudreau, Kent Blair, Helen Pienta, Helen Boucher ,and Cecelia Livernois. Readers ' Guild President — Ernest Duquette Vice-President — Cecelia Bialy Treasurer — Edward Voloka ' Secretary — Nita LaRoche ' le EXECUTIVE BOARD Seniors — Cecelia Bialy, Helen Boucher, Ernest Du- quette, Edward Voloka, Murat Regip. Juniors — Nita LaRochelle, Louis Theodoss, Phil Caron, Steve Pappas. Home Room Representatives — 108, Dorothea Al- lard; 110, William Curtis; 112, Dona Howlett; 114 Jacqueline Renaud; 1 16, John Rymasz ; 1 18, Mary Cas- trucci; 120, Eugene Dudek; 122, Robert Genereux; 124, Rita Duff; 126, Roger Laeerte; 102, Jean Meu- nier; 104, Helen Pienta, 202, Richard Desmarais; 204, Peter Metro; 218, Marilyn Sheriffs; 220, Rodney Schultz; 226, George Perikli; 230, Marjorie Anderson. Faculty Adviser — Mrs. Bartoli.

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DECEMBER, 1947 13 Junior Home Room Officers Room 230 Pres. — Phi lias Caron, Jr. V. Pres. — Phyllis Agard Sec. — Caroline Allard Treas. — William Coderre H. O. — Norbert Benoit Room 202 Pres. — Donald Julian V. Pres. — Nita La Rochelle Sec. — Florence La Reau Treas. — Edward Dziura H. O. — Vincent Del Vecchio Room 204 Pres. — Robert Orsini V. Pres. — Claire Peloquin Sec. — Pauline Metras Treas. — William Lusignan H. O. — Roland Lavallee Room 218 Pres. — Steven Ziu V. Pres. — Regina Travinski Sec. — Emily Theodoss Treas. — David Varnum H. O. — Richard Richer The Class of 1 950 The class of 1950 elected Raymond Casavant, presi- dent; Irene Clements, vice-president; Constance Grav- el, secretary, and George Perikli, treasurer. Their advisory committee includes Jimmy Athanas, Anita Bozzo, Nick Costa, Ronald Di Gregorio, Betty Lou Hart, Kay Highland, Constance Matys, William Powers, Theresa Travinski, and John Toscano. Plans have been made for a dance which is to be held December 12. The dance committee includes Joan Baker, Evangelous Chrisikos, Manual Gonsalves, Natalie Pulsifer, and Elaine Vangel. Miss Frances Troy is faculty adviser. Sophomore Home Room Officers Room 1 18 Pres. — Raymond Casavant V. Pres. — Anita Bozzo Sec. — Jacquelyn Allard Treas. — Bernard Beaupre H.O. — Ira Brackett Room 120 Pres. — Ronald Di Gregorio V. Pres. — Jean Chase Sec. — Lois Gagnon Treas. — Bernard Dargie H. O. — Arthur Coderre Room 122 Pres. — Roger Jalbert V. Pres. — Katherine Hyland Sec. — Betty Lou Hart Treas. — Frank Grandon H. O. — Manuel Gonsalves Room 226 Pres. — William Powers V. President — Connie Matys Sec. — Cynthia Mattson Treas. — George Perikli H. O. — Raymond Richard Room 220 Pres. — Rodney Schultz V. Pres. — Elaine Vangel Sec. — Mary Rutcho Treas. — John Toscano H. O. — Donald Sarrasin The Class of 1951 President — Joseph Athanas Vice-President — Ann Freeland Treasurer — Alfred DiGregorio Secretary — Arlene Olson Faculty Adviser — Mrs. Beauregard Freshman Home Room Officers Room 108 Pres. — Joseph Athanas V. Pres. — Roger Boucher Sec. — Elvira Christo Treas. — Eleanor Crete H. O. — Robert Bucchiacchio Room 1 1 Pres. — Robert Favreau V. Pres. — Elaine Delmore Sec. — Carol Daniels Treas. — Alfred Di Gregorio H. O. — Roger Duquette Room 1 1 2 Pres. — Robert Lataille V. Pres. — Jacqueline Langevin Sec. — Pauline Huet Treas. — Stewart Kimball H. O. — Thomas Howarth Room 1 1 4 Pres. — John Nasse V. Pres. — Jean Reopel Treas. — Joseph Mongeon Sec. — Arlene Olson H. O. — Vangel Michael Room 1 ! 6 Pres. — Gerald Suprenant V. Pres. — Louise Tanca Sec — Lorraine Rousseau Treas. — Paul Woodbury H. O. — Anthony Santelli Student Council The Student Council started the new semester with a literal bang by re-electing smiling Harold Peterson as president, Ian Soutar as vice-president, Gloria Quattrocelli as secretary-treasurer, and Donald Grenier as a member to the Advisory Board. At the second meeting, the question of eliminating approximately twen ty cheerleaders from the tryout squad arose and was solved successfully. It was agreed to let the Student Council plus the class officers look over the candidates at a private session, thus leaving a smaller number from which the student body could choose. Once again the annual job of collecting for the Assembly Fund was presented to the Council and, once again, the members responded by setting new records. The Council wants to take this opportunity to thank the students for their wholehearted co- operation. At the Assumption and Shrewsbury games on Alumni Field, Student Council members and cheer- leaders could be seen braving the wind and cold, while selling programs which had been typed by capable typists of the Council. Although the year is not half over the Student Council has shown its worth in the critical points by making wise decisions. Under the guidance of our adviser, Miss Coderre, the Student Council will con- tinue to do so throughout the year. Senior Members include John Allabashi, Philip Che- ney, Ernest Duquette, Donald Grenier, Harold Peter-

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DECEMBER, 1947 15 Aeronautics Club The Aeronautics Club has Mr. Varnum as its ad- viser this year. The officers of this club are as fol- lows: president, Herbert Olney; vice-president, Rob- ert Cuikay; treasurer, Kenneth Duquette; secretary, Thomas O ' Brien. Other members of the club are, Ra y- mond Richard, Ralph Marcelli, James Brackett, Donato Bernadone, James Rizner, William Coderre, Arthur Coderre, Richard Morse, Armand Poulin, Ronald Sher- iffs, Robert Briere, Allegra Cripps, Annette Jacobs, Audrey Simonds, Edward Kornasky, John Bernadone, Joseph Arsenault, John l Jasse, Anthony Santelli, Rich- .ard Antaya, Harry Desrosier, Donald Peloquin, Edward Deziura, William Michaelis, Lenard Ethier, Robert Favreau, T. C. Hong, Robert Jones, Robert Lundstrom-, Roger Duquette, Nelson Harr, Bertrand Cendreau, and Herman Langevin. Future plans of the club include a visit to Westover Field and a contest for model airplanes made by members. Camera Club The Camera Club held its first meeting on October 21, 1947. Donald Provost was elected president; Warren Kingsbury, vice-president; and Robert Nel- son, secretary-treasurer. Charter members of the club are Ralph Miller, Walter Pontbriand, Russell Briere, Lucille Trudeau, Jane Demers, and Ernest Le- boeuf. At the next meeting the members took inventory of their supplies and learned how to develop films. Mr. Laakso is faculty adviser. Assemblies James M. Robertson, the High School principal, welcomed the freshman class at the Assembly, Sep- tember 10. The program opened with the singing of The Star Spangled Banner, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, a reading from the Bible by Mr. Robert- son, and the Lord ' s Prayer. Miss Eleanor Van Etten, new music director, and Robert B. Phipps, new director of guidance and place- ment, were introduced to the assembly. After the Senior class officers were presented, the school Glee Club supervised the remainder of the program which began with a piano solo, Debussy ' s Golliwog ' s Cakewalk, by Rita Duff. Beverly and Shirley Prahm, and Barbara and Mary Castrucci then sang I Wonder accompanied by Kae Highland at the piano. Leo Desaulniers, accompanied by Annette Guille- mette at the piano, gave a violin solo, Serenade, by Schubert. Kae Highland, Cynthia Wescott and Dorothy Kim- ball, accompanied by Irene Clements at the piano, sang My Desire. Carmen Santo and Barbara Spreadbury, accom- panied by Robert Orsini, sang a duet, Over the Rainbow. Robert Orsini then played a piano solo, Ceberon by Leyback. Kelly Kollios and Steven Tanionos sang Bluetale Fly and Anniversary Song. They sang an encore, Railroad Song. Vivian Ferron, accompanied by Rita Duff, sang Softly As The Morning Sunrise. The assembly sang God Bless America, to close the program. Preparatory to the Wells-Palmer game, Helen Bou- cher, Darcy Chase, and Jean Leblanc, senior cheer leaders, led the students in cheers which will be used at the football games this season. Candidates for cheer leaders were introduced, sen- iors included Mary Piccione, Helen Pienta, and Lor- raine Proulx. Underclassmen included Carolyn Al- lard, Constance Matys, Effie Costa, Margaret Prince, Flora Caves, Nancy Czyzewski, Dorothy Osowski and Yolande Poirier. Lorraine Proulx, Effie Costa, Mar- garet Prince, Carolyn Allard and Constance Matys were elected. Murat Regip gave a short talk on banking. A short assembly was called October 7. Mr. Robert- son notified the school that anyone wishing to visit the Freedom Train in Worcester could do so in special buses or in private cars, with the permission of their parents. At an assembly October 22, the movie Main Line, U. S. A., was shown depicting the main railroads and the scenery along them. A group of Juniors presented the play Bluebeard, or NEVER TRUST A MAN which they coached and di- rected themselves Members of the cast were as fol- lows: Bluebeard, Kent Blair; Fatima, Pauline St. Onge; Ann, Marjorie Anderson; Selim, David Varnam; and the three ex-wives, Norma Beck, Marcia Small, and Jacquelyn Gaucher. Prudence Peloquin was book- holder. Rita Duff and Robert Orsini played at the assembly. Octobr 28, at a Red Cross Assembly the movie, Ths House I Live In, featuring Frank Sinatra, was shown to promote tolerance for different religions, races and creeds. Miss Marjorie Nichols, general chair- man of Junior Red Cross in Southbridge, told of the worthy Junior Red Cross work done by Southbridge school children. Norma Beck, delegate to the Wor- cester Junior Red Cross from the Southbridge Chapter at Wells, related her experiences as a volunteer food supplier at the recent Sturbridge fire emrgency. Two Worcester speakers, Miss H. L. Horan, assistant direc- tor of Worcester Chapter Junior Red Cross, and Louis Rome of Classical High, told of the immediate and pressing need for Junior Red Cross help here and abroad. Mr. Robertson closed the assembly with re- marks on the present Community Chest drive. Inspector Knowlton of the Massachusetts Safety Council returned to Wells, November 6, for his an- nual talk on safety and to lead the singing of safety songs. The smart way to drive is the safe way to drive was demonstrated in the film, The Chance to Lose. Rita Duff and Robert Orsini played at the assembly. Mr. Eino Laakso introduced the speaker. Dr. Heath- er, at the assembly November 12. Dr. Heather is the Director of Professional Relations, in other words, a publicity man for the American Optical Company. He gave an inspirational talk on The Satisfaction Which Comes From Work Well Done. The assembly was closed with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. At a special Senior Assembly the Seniors voted, in the record time of five minutes, on blue gowns and caps with white tassels. On November 14, 1947, an assembly was put on for the benefit of the parents of the pupils attending Wells. Ronald and Marilyn Sherriffs did their Alice Blue Gown, Dance, accompanied at the piano by Robert Orsini. Theresa Tremblay played Hawaiian selections on her electric guitar. (Continued on Page 24)