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

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20 THE CRIMSON AND GRAY Prattle Long Skirts CARMEN SANTO ' 48 It all started in ' 43, When someone shouted, Below the knee! The girls went wild, the boys all stared To see material slimmed, not flared. This went on for a vear or so Until a designer named Lelong Became depressed and started a trend By creating skirts with a bend. Make them short was the fashion now; We want our legs to show anyhow. Alas, we arrive in ' 47 With hems about the height of eleven. We all predict they ' re here to stay. Something new, says Lily Dache. What do you think? Do you agree That it ' s better to have them below the knee? When Seniors Get Together or The Power Behind The Throne JOAN MADURA ' 48 Would you like to know the laughs and argu- ments we have when the group of Seniors meet? To begin, early in the morning Harold Peterson puts his head into all senior home rooms long enough to state that there will be a meeting. Then for the next few minutes you hear ohs and gee whizzes from the seniors. Finally we ' re all seated in study hall and with a quiet please from Pete, the meeting opens. You can be sure that the minute after Pete has brought up the subject of the meeting, Murat Regip will jump up and call for a discussion on the subject. At this point everyone jumps up and tries to quiet Regip, which almost leads to a class argument, instead of a meeting. Once more Pete tries. It comes time to vote. Then comes Regip again, wanting another discussion — this time on the vote. Claire Blanchet is frantically taking notes, for she is class secretary. Some seniors are trying to get their home-work done also. Meanwhile, Edmond Voloka is seriously studying his Biology so that he can please Mr. Kyrios. Next, up jumps Sully who wishes to discuss one of Murat ' s discussions. During a moment ' s silence, Helen Boucher fries to make a helpful sugges tion, but she is ruled down by Ernie Duquette. At last we vote. Now comes Donald Crenier, who always has a good idea. He expresses his opinion, when, oh! yes! you ' ve guessed it, Murat disagrees with Donald ' s good idea — and he wants another discussion. After just so many of Regip ' s discussions, Helen Pienta usually makes a motion to close the meeting, which Lorraine Proulx and Rita Duff quickly second. So far that ' s the only motion that Regip doesn ' t want to discuss. Now you see why there are so many ohs and gee whizzes when a meeting is announced. Really, however, 1948 is a very well-run class. We chose our cap and gown colors in one vote; we ' re run- ning a senior play; we ' ve given a successful dance! Therefore things really should be discussed, shouldn ' t they, Murat? Willie ' s Explorations KAE HYLAND ' 50 Out of the black and stormy night, Into Wells High he did alight. And many wonders did he explore — Listen and I ' ll tell you more. ' Twas 1950, tht wonderful year, When our graduation soon was near. But what dear Willie didn ' t know Was that this old high school had been buried by snow Since 1947, or there about. They ' d just gotten ' round to shovel it out! So through the door he courageously passed And looked upon this scene, aghast! Each boy stood hammering the next one ' s head To beat out the rhythm that Miss Palmer read. In 118, Mr. Tardiff shouted with glee, For his pupils had learned their geometry. From the auditorium came a beautiful sound, Miss Brodeur ' s singing French class famed the world ' round. Mr. Kyrios ' room was quiet, no trailor truck ' s din, And no football heroes came scurrying in! The boys were all handsome and tall and strong, The girls were all pretty; their dresses were long, And much to every teacher ' s delight, Every one of them studied with all his might! Willies wrote these amazing facts down, Then hurried as fast as he could back to town. He wrote a long story about his stay, Then passed it in to the Crimson and Cray!

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DECEMBER, 1947 19 Our Football Team ANTHONY SOBIESKI ' 51 All the boys are on the beam When it comes to our football team. First the practice and then the play Which brings on that Thanksgiving fray When Wells vs. the Bartlett team will play. They move like lightning; They run like a flash As into Bartlett ' s team they crash. Then they know victory is on the way. For everyone cheers for the Crimson and Cray; And all the cheerleaders start to swoon As the football sails towards the moon. Then down the field the players stream And hurrah, hurrah, for Wells football team! The Outlook For The ' 48 Basketball Season JOHN ALLABASHI ' 48 After a splendid season in ' 47, Lou Kyrios and the Mary E. Wells High quintet are looking forward to repeating their excellent performance. The road will be tough, for such established veterans as Christo Metro, Hank Remian, and )ohn Sotir have left with the graduating class of ' 47. With this graduating class went the nucleus of last year ' s team. Can the team get along without Keech Metro, who with his wonderful hook shot, was the high scorer of last year ' s team? How will they fare with- out John Sotir who was excellent both on the defense and offense? John was especially valuable since he was the best on the team in playing the backboard and setting up plays. How about Remian? He was good, not only defensively, but offensively. Thanks to his swoting, which often paved the way for a clear shot at the basket, he was the highest scorer next to Metro and Duquette. The success of our current team depends chiefly upon the performance of three men — Ernest Duquette, Louis Theodoss, and Murat Regip. Duke is fast, steady, and good on defense. He has a wonderful eye. His excellent ability in shooting set and hook shots label him a scoring threat to any team. Along with Duquette in the shooting department is Louis Theodoss. He has no equal in pushing up shots from center. Louis is an able guard and center, who can also handle the ball masterfully in bringing the ball up court. In Murat Regip we find a steady, cool, smart, and able guard. He is a wonderful passer and by far the best ball handler on the team. His main job is to get that ball around and to set up plays. If he could only improve his set shooting, he would be that much more valuable to his team. This trio will compose the nucleus of this year ' s team. Shakespeare once said, There is much virtue in and if. How true it will be in this case! If Lloyd Thibeault can perk up and be more alert, he will make an excellent center. Lloyd is tall and has a good eye. If he can overcome his handicap, an important prob- lem will be solved. Who will be the fifth man on the team? This is the greatest problem of all. This job is wide open to all comers. Although Phil Caron and George Perikli played well with the junior varsitiy, a better brand of ball playing is demanded on the varsity. If either one of these boys, or better still, if both come through, the ' 47 picture will be bright. The team will have a tough schedule. Among the opponents listeed are orth High of Worcester, and Leominster. If Wells can get by these teams, the rest of the way will be much easier. The team would surely be assured of a berth in the tournament. I, along with the rest of the school, hope that for- tune smiles upon Lou Kyrios and the Mary E. Wells High basketball team. May they be champions! An Invitation To Uncle Joe Stalin To Uncle Joe I ' d like to go Before Thanksgiving Day And bid him see Democracy When Wells and Bartlett play; I ' d tell him: Joe, ' twill be a show To wake you up, I ' m certain — Don ' t be so blind, come from behind Your silly Iron Curtain! And bring with you Cromyko, too, — He ' ll marvel at the sight When Wells displays in crushing ways That it ' s not Left — it ' s Right! Then pack your grip and board a ship — Your delegate Vishinsky Will be on hand to see you land And bid you come in-sky. Don ' t let him say, Joe, go away — These capitalists sing And fill the air with war cries rare — Let ' s veto ev ' rything! Don ' t be so dumb but, Comrade, come And see our high schools battle; You ' ll take delight in such a fight — ' Twould make the Kremlin rattle! For Litvinoff and Molotov We ' ll find a seat somewhere — If Freshmen kids knock off your lids Just held on to your hair; And if you spy up in the sky An oval thing a-going, Don ' t duck your head and think those dread- Ful atom bombs we ' re throwing. Those things you see will only be Our famous punts and passes, But Uncle Sam has bombs to slam On war-provoking asses! Now, Joe, break loose — don ' t be a goose — Americans will all Admit they ' re hot with plan and plot — To down a pigskin ball! I ' d fill Joe ' s ear to bring him here With special invitations To learn the truth about our youth In freedom-loving nations; So, freemen all, we ' ll watch the ball As Wells and Bartlett play, And thrill with pride for either side On this Thanksgiving Day! — Anthony I Werner. Southbridge

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DECEMBER, 1947 21 Cosmetics JEAN MEUNIER ' 48 Boys, have you ever wondered why girls wear cosmetics — make-up or wart paint as you call it? Yes? Well, so have we, and after a recent survey in Wells High School, here is the answer. Most girls say, Why, it makes me look better. You can see right there, boys, that the girls use cosmetics just to look nice for you. Whether you agree that they should, remains to be seen. As far back as the time when pyramids were built in Egypt, girls have used cosmetics. In the pyramids archaeologists found red pastes made from clay with which the ladies smeared themselves. An absolutely white powder was also found which made the girls look more like ghosts than human beings. It ' s a proved fact that Cleopatra used make-up to catch her men. Marc Antony and Caesar were both be- guiled by her charms. All through the Middle Ages and Rennaissance woman found all sorts of creams, pastes, paints, and powders to put on her face. During the eighteenth century do you remember the reference to Mrs. Elizabeth Porter in Macaulay ' s Johnson who was paint- ed half an inch thick? It was lucky Johnson ' s eye- sight was not better at that time. Cosmetics are a part of the growth of our country. You have heard about the ladies of early American days who followed their husbands to the new fron- tiers. They pressed juice from berries and used this as a base for some make-up; the rest they brought with them. They did not go off without their cos- metics although they left more valuable possessions back home. Cosmetics are part of the dress of a woman. Without thgm she feels lost. Women support one of the biggest businesses in the country. Last year alone $24,200,000 was spent on lipstick — only one item in the cosmetic line. This is enough to give $4,000 apiece to 7,300,000 children with which they could attend college. So boys, if you have any ideas about trying to stop women from wearing cosmetics, just forget them. Women will continue to do as they have done for centuries. II II Bless The Seniors ' Souls! MARTHA PHILLIPS ' 51 The memories of Freshman Week Will linger with me always. I ' ll remember how I was so meek, Wanderin g ' round the hallways. I wore towels ' round my head, And skirts down to my ankles. And rouge that made my cheeks so red I looked like Maisie Dankles. I wore high-heels and upswept hair And some horrid looking clothes. I really looked like a tired mare. BLESS THE SENIORS ' SOULS! Social Scientists PHYLLIS ACARD ' 49 Whoever told you that Chemistry is hard? It may be a little complicated but it ' s fun. Here is an example of a regular two-week session. After a week of delayed homework, everyone studies hard to catch up for the bi-weekly test. Mr. Laakso gives us a couple of hours of brain-racking problems, after which he tells us the answers we should have known (no one did), and we emerge downcast. Friday is laboratory day! You know, the place from which sharp odors are always diffusing — and where explosions are supposed to occur! But strangely enough, not one person has broken anything nor have we (as yet) blown up the lab. In the lab Ruth Butterworth puts on her rubber apron (the only one in the class) and prepares the apparatus. Nobert Benoitand Robert Cuikay are her assistants, Mr. Laakso is directing, and the rest of the class gather around the take to take notes. Joan Hill hangs out the Danger sign on the door of room 1 22 and off we go. Today we ' re making chlorine. After two periods of holding our noses and laughing at Mr. Laakso ' s jokes, we start to clean up. Some of our most im- portant discoveries so far are ( 1 ) if you put your finger into water while it is being electrolized, you get a shock, and (2) if you make chlorine, you should open the windows first. If I have changed your mind about Chemistry, I ' m glad. If I haven ' t, stop in some Friday morning and we ' ll give you a chlorine sandwich and a drink of HCI. LuCille Trudeau RutH Butterworth NorbErt Benoit JaMes Sly Bob Orslni Bob Stuart Warren Thompson PeteR Metro PhYllis Agard Bob Cuikay RaLph Marcelli loAn Hill Harry DeSrosiers Richard MorSe Sounds the RAMONA LeCLAIRE ' 48 I like the sound . . . Of children playing in the autumn leaves, Of locomotives whistles on cold winter eves, Of the robins, quivering, April sweet, Of Christmas Carols that are sung along street, Of wild geese ready for their flight, Of the crickets on a warm summer night, Of the angry waves breaking on the shore, Of pines bending to the wind ' s sullen roar, Of the restful purring of a kitten, Of the click of needles that are knittin ' , Of the swish of a sailboat sailing by, Of the drone of an airplane in the sky, Of the salute of passing ships at sea, Of young voices tuned in harmony. But the sound of church-bells calling us to prayer, Is the sound of sounds, beyond compare. Frank Crandon )Ohn Sobieski CeOrge Perikli Joe Taraskiewicz Choo Choo Bushe Phil CAron Loland Lavallee Edgie VoLoka Louis Theodoss CeorgE Rutcho lAn Soutar George Metras