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

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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)

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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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16 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY ALUMNI Lionel Clements Ann Tobia John Simonds Joan Zitka Mary Breen Florence Brzys Ruth Hefner Edna Joslin Vivian Julien Achilleas Kollios Robert Langevin Elinor Oshry Charles Agard Adrien Archambeault Rita Baglioni Pauline Bail Louise Beaudry Estelle Beaulieu Charles Benoit Weldon Blair Beverly Blanchard Patricia Boehm Harry Boissoneault Rachel Bonnette Raymond Borus Madelein Bourdelais Adeline Bozzo Leonard Brodeur George Brousseau Kathleen Brousseau Barbara Brown Regina Burgess Bernice Butler Herbert Butterworth Alfreda Carpick Samuel Chapin Virginia Chase Clara Checka Cerard Chenier Richard Ciesla Albert Coderre Vasiliki Costa Helen Costa Doris Cournoyer George Cyzewski Richard Dalton Genevieve Darzenkiewicz Armand DeBlois Edward Desrosier Helen Deyo Dolores DiFederico Roger Dion Sylvio Durocher George Egan John Ferguson Irene Fontana Bevery Fox Phyllis Freeman Edmund Gillon Ronald Girard William Goodwin Robert Graf Pauline Guilbault Aline Guillmette Nancy Hakala Natalie Hazelton Barbara Hickox Ellen Hogan Betty Howard Jane Howarth Nancy Jodrey Myrtle Joyce Georgia Tech Paquette ' s Stationery Worcester Polytechnic Institute American Optical Co. University of Massachusetts Springfield Hospital Clark University University of Massachusetts Paquette ' s Stationery — Office P. G. Course Holy Cross Boston University American Optical Co. American Optical Co. Telephone Operator American Optical Co. Sears Roebuck Co. American Optical Co. Lippe ' s Market People ' s National Bank American Optical Co. Southbridge National Bank University of Massachusetts Winter ' s — Office Army Air Force — San Antonio, Tex. Burbank Hospital American O ptical Co. American Optical Co. American Optical Co. Boston University Perry Kindergarten School Skidmore American Optical Co. Army American Optical Co. Shield ' s Construction Co. Ames Worsted Co. Hyde ' s Perron ' s Ciesla Bros. Brodeur Furniture American Optical Co. American Optical Co. American Optical Co. Southbridge Finishing Co. Worcester Junior College McLellan ' s Northeastern University E. D. Desrosier Son American Optical Co. American Optical Co. Bryant College American Optical Co. Army — San Antonio, Texas American Optical Co. Nomar Optical Co. Clark University American Optical Co. Vesper George Art School Elm Cafe American Optical Co. Worcester Academy People ' s National Bank American Optical Co. Lasell Junior College Skidmore Holiday House Mt. Ida Junior College Ames Worsted Co. Anhurst College University of Massachusetts Belfont Mills Priscilla Kennedy Cecelia Krehling John Laliberte Claire Lanpher Armand LaPierre Constance Lapierre Elizabeth Lemmelin Helena Letourneau Doris Livernois Norman Loiselle Robert Lorange Robert Lus ; gnan Ernest Malgrida Leon Manseau Richard Martin Irene Mason Helen Matys George Menard Christo Metro Elizabeth Migala Antoinette Mitchelle John Moriarity Emile Noga Isabel Osimo Doris Palmer |ohn Palmer Lucille Parent Nickolas Perikli Clement Planeta Evelyn Polomski Lucille Proulx Henry Remian Alfred Renaud Ruth Romano Mary Rossman William Rowett Pauline Roy Constance St. Onge Walter Salva Frederic Sibley Jeanne Simonds Sophocles Sotir Sam Sotir New Douglas Steenburn Mary Suprenant Albert Taylor Nancy Taylor Shirley Taylor Theresa Tetreault Rena Themistocles Roland Tremblay Robert Vallancourt Christine Walker Roger Woodbury X. Dr. Telephone Operator Home Laliberte Sons Metcalf ' s Office P. G. Course Aline ' s Springeld Hospital Bu rbank Hosiptal McLellan ' s Southbridge News A P American Optical Co. Curry School Worcester Junior College American Optical Co. Hannemann Hospital Cereseal Co. American Gunsight Co. Northeastern University Chamberlain School of Design Telephone Operator Cole Trade High School First National Store McLellan ' s Fay School Worcester Junior College American Optical Co. Army Air Force Northeastern University Polomski Sons Bryant College First National Store Bryant College American Optical Co. American Optical Co. Southbridge Finishing Co. American Optical Co. Syracuse University Gas and Electric Co. Suffield Academy Telephone Operator Cooking and Baking School England School of Accounting Norwich Universitiy Southbridge Finishing Co. American Optical Co. Home Optical Lens American Optical Co. Emmanuel College Underwood Typewriter Co. American Optical Co. Coaley Dickenson Hospital P. G. Course The fame of Southbridge has expanded greatly this Fall. Bill Swiacki, Wells ' 41, has a dazzling list of ac- complishments. Starring as end for Columbia Uni- versity, he single-handed, defeated the Army this year, breaking the Army ' s two year winning period. Bill has broken many pass catching and yardage-gain- ing records. He is an Ail-American certainty this year. A first book by Andrew Tully, Wells ' 32, The Era of Elegance was published in November 1947. Andy, foreign correspondent during the Warld War ii, was the first newspaper man to enter Berlin. Former own- er of the Southbridge Press, and on the staffs of the Boston Globe and the New York World-Telegram, to- day Andy has launched on a literary career. Wells is proud of these two outstanding alumni.