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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

JACOB EDWARDS L BRARY A17302108709 V B| I ' 4 t IB rr  ■ ' ■ ? n , MfltffMBP g ll OH, £ h, g — J — tj c h is h Y l , V- hi: L - 1 f rti - VIA } J % JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY A1730E lDfi70T fi UUA A C - XK m u « f ,t ' • • ' J i W FOR REFERENCE Do Not Take From This Room J ®f)e Crimson am) raj f J THE YEARBOOK STAFF Nineteen Hundred Fifty Four MARY E. WELLS HIGH SCHOOL Southbridge, Massachusetts ; j } a 3 To each Senior of 1954 Graduation is a time of gladness, a time to glory a bit in your personal achievement. It is a happy moment of past but fond reflec- tion and hopeful future anticipation. Please realize that we will always be truly interested in you as a graduate of our schools. We will be inspired by your greatness and the mark that you make for yourself in the world; for in a measure your success means our success, and by the same token your failure reflects our own. Try to remember the lessons you have learned that will make your life worth living. Do not forget that, in the present crises of civilization, your country and your community will look to you, more than ever before, for leadership in fostering and re-emphasizing the ideals which have made our nation the greatest on the earth. yjic (L, sru. n j To the Class of 1954 Some years ago a song writer wrote words to this effect: Wishing will make it so ! Americans from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Cana- dian borders were singing these words and accepting the philosophy contained within them. It was only natural for people to do so. What easier way is there to escape from the world of realities than indulging in wishing? The past decade has certainly refuted these words and their resultant philosophy. Today, if never before, wishing must be translated into doing. It is the doer of the world who leads the way to progress. True, someone has to make the dreams of future progress, but another and another someone has to turn these dreams into actualities. For every dreamer in the world today we need thousands, no tens of thousands, of doers! It is fine to think wishfully: I wish I had a million dollars ; or I wish I were a selectman of my community. Ask the millionaire or the selectman if he attained his objective through dreaming or through constructive action and determination. You, as well as I, know what his answer will be. The same situation faces each and every one of you. Some of you may say, I wish I could afford to go to college ; others of you may say, I wish I could travel over the world. Either of these wishes and all of your other secret ambitions can come true if you, who do the wishing, have the opportunity (which you can create) and the deep determination to make the dreams come true. Once it was written : Faith can move mountains. I hope that each of you of the Class of 1954 will have faith in yourselves and turn that faith into constructive action for the benefit of a greater America. Do that, and the education that you have absorbed for twelve years will have been of immeasurable value. Remember throughout your future lives that wishing may be pleasant, but doing produces satisfying results. I extend my sincere wishes for a happy, prosperous and honorable future to every graduate of the Class of 1954. h u co ? { Mrs. Adams Mr. Desroches Mr. Hobart Personnel Mary E. Wells High School 1953 - 1954 Miss Aucoin Mrs. Beauregard Miss Birtz Miss Boucher Miss Brodeur Mrs. Chapman Miss Coderre Mr. Duhart Miss Corbin Miss Fitzgerald MR. VARNAM Assistant Principal Miss Howe Mr. Jenness Miss Cummings Miss Hefner Mr. Julien Mrs. Small Mr. Sweet Miss Tait Miss Troy Mrs. Wanerka Mr. Welch To ARTHUR D. LANE whose helpfulness and cooperation, whose in- terest and friendship have guided us during our years at Mary E. Wells High School, the Class of 1954 with gratitude and much appre- ' ciation dedicates this yearbook edition of the Crimson and Gray. CLASS OF 1954 m -- jft k OFFICERS Gerald Smith, President Helen Ludwin, Secretary Myrna McKinstry, Vice-President Richard Boland, Treasurer HONOR PUPILS Judith Ann Brockway Eleanor Ann Labelle Wilma Elizabeth McDonald Sharpe Ridout Reginald Cataldo Joseph Salviuolo John Robert Confalone Constance Ann Lango James Michael Charles Joseph Ryan Katharine Anne Williams VASIL WILLIAM ALLABASHI Bill Class President 1; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Parents ' Night 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball 1; Dance Com. 1 ; Talent Show 4. JOAN MARIE ANDERSON Joan Joannie Band:Majorette 2, 3, Drum Major 4; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Parents ' Night 2, 3, 4; Usher: Play 3, 4; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; Crimson and Gray 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Song 4, Cap and Gown 4; Football Ads 3, 4. LLY J0YXSE ANDERSON If Polly ajoretU5 2, 3, 4; Band Librarian 3; Seasonea Timber ; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Superlatives 4, Play 4, Class Song 4; Glee Club 1, 2, Librarian 3, 4. Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Seasoned Timber 3; Dance Com.: 2; Aeronautics. CECILE BIBEAU Muscles Cil Class Secretary 1; Class Song 4; Guid- ance Office Girl 3; Usher: Class Play 3, 4, Class Night 3; Com.: Dance Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4, Tickets 1, 2, Advertising, Records 2, Football Programs 4. VIVIAN AUDREY BLOOD Viv Class Song 4; Guid. 0. Girl 3, 4; Com.: I Dance 2, 3, Records 3, Dec. 2, 3, Prom v Dec. 3, Tickets 2, 3, Refreshments 2; Clubs: Glee 2, Junior Red Cross 2; Play Usher 3. RICHARD MICHAEL BOLAND Dick Class Treasurer 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Class Prophecy 4; H.R. Treas. 1; H.R. Pres. 2; Glee Club 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. Play Stage 3, 4, Graduation Stage 3. BEVERLY JOAN BOUCHARD Bev Concessions 4; Com.: 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Manager 2. Decorating Dance Girls ' Basketball LORA ANN BOYER Laura HR. Sec. 2, 3; H.R. Vice Pres. 4; Magazine Campaign 4; Jr. Play; Make- Up Mgr. 3, Usher 3; Clubs: Glee 1, Readers ' Guild, Dramatics 3; Wells Hi Lights 3; Com.: Ring 3, Prom. Dec. 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Chaperone 2, Chr. of Song 4, Publicity 1, Dec. 2, Ticket 2, Refreshment 3. ROBERT JOHN BOZZO Rube Foo Boz BRUCE EVERETT BROWN Brownie Basketball 1, 2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Glee Club 4. netng: Entra-Apta 3, 4, Aase; ec. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.O.G. 1, 2; Talent Show 1, 4. ANN MARIE CAOUETTE Ann HR. V.P. 1; Usher: Play 3, 4, Class Night 3, Bac. 3; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, Cap and Gown 4, Dance Decorating .3; Typing Staff C. and G. 4. 10 ANTONIO GEORGE CLERI Tony Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Class Treas- urer 2; H.R. Pres. 1, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Traffic Officer 3. JOHN ROBERT CONFALONE Jay Honor Pupil; Honor Society 3, 4; Basket-ball 1; Dec. Dance 1, 2, 3; Debating 2; Talent Show 2, 4; Seasoned Timber 3; Crimson and Gray 4. RICHARD NELSON COSTA Dick Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Aero- nautics Club 1, Treas. 2; Dance Dec. 1,2. PAULINE COTE Paul Polly Bowling 3, 4; Com.: Refreshment 2, 3, Tickets 2, Advertisement 4. HELEN COTTON Helen Concessions 4; G.O.G. 3; Basketball 1, 2; Play Usher 3; Com.: Dance 2, 3, 4, Programs 3. PAULINE JEANNE COURNOYER Pauline Home Room V.P. 2; R ' s Guild Rep. 1; Play Usher 3, 4; Crimson and Gray 4; Dance Com. 1, 2, 3, 4. 12 CHARLES LIGOR DIONIS Charlie Chas Dance Com. 1, 2, Decorations 1, 2. JOHN DONOVAN Jack Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 2; Track 3, 4; Traffic Officer 4; Talent Show 4. ROBERT PAUL DUFF Bob Duffy Crimson and Gray Business Staff 2, 3, 4; Dance Com. 1, 2, 3; H.R.P. 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Cross Country 3. NORBERT DUPRE Dupre Nobby Freshman Dance Committee 1. JEAN BERNICE DURAND Jeanie Transferred from Warren High School in 1953. HUGH COYLE EARLS Huey Earlsie Seasoned Timber 3; Com.: Dec. Class Night 3, Graduation 3, Prom Cleanup 3, Dance 3, Graduation Curtain Puller 3. 13 CONSTANCE JEANNE FAFARD Connie Tsip Home Room V.P. 1; Majorette 2, 3, Captain 4; Seasoned Timber 3; Curtain Going Up 4; Student Council V.P. 4; C.G. Sec. 4; Usher Graduation Week 3; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; Dance Com. 2, 4; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Concessions 4. HARVEY VICTOR GAUMOND Noah Ceedee Gilli Football 1, 3, 4; Class Trip Committee 4; Talent Show 4. RUTH MARION GAUTHIER Pro Ruthie Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Seasoned Timber 3; C.G., Yearbook Typing Staff 4; Com.: Dance 2, 3, 4, Prom 3; Glee Club 1. WILLIAM WALTER GIBB, JR. Billy Kid Football 3, 4; Seasoned Timber 3; H.R. Treas. 3; Dance Com. 1; Glee Club 1. DONALD DANIEL GIRARD Jug Tsip H.R. Treas. 2, 4; H.R. Pres. 3; Traffic Squad 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Com.: Trip 4, Decoration 3, Clean Up 3, Refreshment 3; Glee Club 4. omm.S shment 3; Glee Club 4. . CALVIN GOULD Cal Good Government Day Rep. 3; Com.: Prom 3, Dance 4; Baseball ' 1, 4; Foot- ball Mgr. 2; Aeronautics Club 2; Wells Hi Lights 4 ; Class Will and Prophecy 4.  pr 9 CONSTANCE LEONA HAMEL Connie Captain Bowling, Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3; Dec. 1, 2; Jr. R.C. Club 1, 2. JOHN LAWRENCE HANSON Johnny Wells Hi Lights 4; Dance Com. 3. SYLVIA HATTON Syl Basketball 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Usher Junior Play 3; Dance Com. 1. 15 JEANNE LEA HOULE Jeanne H.R. Secretary 2; Clubs: Jr. R.C. 1, 2, Glee 4; Bowling 3; Assembly 2, 4; Com: Class Trip 4; Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Usherette Class Play 3. JEANNE THERESE JARRY Jean Play Usher 3; Bowling 3; Clubs: Glee 1, Red Cross 1, 2, The Mikado 1; Com.: Class Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Chr. Class Trip 4, Will and Prophecy 4, Class Color and Flower; Grad. Dec. 3 Oflv PAUL KOLLIOS Plako Student Council 2, 3, Pres. 4; H.R. Treas. 1, 2, H.R. Pres. 1 ; Football 3, 4, Mgr. 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Baseball 1, 4; Cross Country 2; Play Stage Crew 4; Corn Class Trip, Class Hi ry. .. ! ' ROBERT EDWARD KROLL Bob Tex Aeronautics Club 1, 2; Home Room Health Officer 4; Junior Class Play 3; Com.: Superlatives 4, Dance Decorating 1. ELEANOR ANN LABELLE Eleanor Honor Pupil; Co-Editor Yearbook, C.G. 4, Staff 2, 3; Student Council 3, Sec- Treas. 4; Honor Society 3, Sec. 4; H.R. Sec. 1, V.P. 3; The Mikado 1; Talent Show 2, 4; Debating 2; Oratorical Con- test Winner 2; Dramatics 3; Seasoned Timber 3; Assemblies 3; Usher. Grad. Wk., Parent ' s Night 3. 4; One Act Play 3; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Concessions 4, Prom Dec. 3, Picture 3, Class Song 4. CONSTANCE ANNE LANGO Connie Honor Pupil. Honor Society 3, 4; C. and G 2, 3, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Pictures 3, Prom Tickets 3, Play 3; Usher: Baccalaureate 3, Class Night 3, Graduation 3, Talent Show 3, Will 4; Clubs: Glee 1, Dramatics 3. 16 JACQUELINE MARGARET LATAILLE Jackie Class Secretary 3; H.R. V.P. 2, 4, H.R. Sec. 1; Cheerleader 3, 4; Cafeteria Cash Register 4; Com.: Victory Dance 3, 4, Ring 3, One Act Play 2, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. REYNALD WILFRED LAVALLEE Ray Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 2, 3, Seasoned Timber; Aeronautics 1, 2, Prom Checking Com. 3 CAROL ANN LeBLANC Carol 4; Seasoned Timber 3; One Act Play 3; 3; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Talent Show 2, 3, 4; Will and Prophecy 4; Tennis 3; O.G. 2, 3, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3, Class Flower 4; Clubs: Glee, Dramatics 3. DONALD EUGENE LeBLANC Don Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Foot- ball Mgr. 1, 2; Cross Country 3; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Chr. Music 4, Ring, Prom, Class Will and Prophecy; Season- ed Timber 3; Aeronautics Club; Visual Aids 1, 2. SHIRLEY EMMA LEMOINE Lem Lemon Basketball 1; Softball 1, 3. 4; Clubs: Jr. R.C. 1, 2, 3, Glee 1; Band 1; Bowling 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, Gen. Chr. 4, Photography 3, Prom Dec. 3; Usher: Play 3, Band Concert 2, 3; O.G. 3, 4; C. and G. 4; Curtain Going Up 4; Talent Show 4. DAVID EDWARD JOSEPH LETOURNEAU Dave Lefty Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Seasoned Timber 3; Curtain Going Up 4; Dance Committee 3, 4; Talent Show 4. 17 JANICE ALICE LIVERNOCHE Jan H.R.H.O. 2, 3; Jr. R.C. 1. HELEN ANN LUDWIN Class Secretary 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, CoCapt. 4; Softball 1, 2, 4, Capt. 3; Student Council 3, 4; Seasoned Timber 3; Curtain Going Up 4; O.G. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Usher Crad. Week 3; One Act. Play 3 ; Com. : Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Play Prop. 2, Prom Dec. 3; Chr. Junior Rec- ord Hop . H.R. Sec. 4; Foot-B Programs 3, 4; Talent Show 4. PETER GOODWIN LUSK Pete Seasoned Timber 3; Com.: Dance Pub. Record Hop 3. RAYMOND THEODORE LUSSIER Ray Aeronautics Club 1, 2. WILMA ELIZABETH McDONALD Willie Honor Pupil; C. and G. 2, 3, 4, Year- book 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Seasoned Timber 3; Usher: Class Night 3, Baccalaureate 3, Graduation 3; Com.: Motto 4, Concessions 4, Dances 1, 2, 3, 4, Ticket Chr. Talent Show 3, 4; Super- latives 4, Will 4; Clubs: Glee 1, Jr. R.C. 3, R ' s Guild 2. MYRNA ALICE McKINSTRY Myrn Class Vice President 3, 4; Cheerleader Captain 4, Squad 2, 3; H.R. V.P. 2, 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4; Vi ctory Dance 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3; Com.: Ring 3, Photographs 3, Yearbook Staff 4; Usher: Band Concert, Grad. Wk. 3, M.C. Manager 3; Super- latives 4; W-A-R-E 2; O.G. 3; Assem- blies 1, 2, 3, 4. 18 CATHERINE REBECCA McMAHON Cathy Mac Seasoned Timber 3; Clubs: Readers ' Guild 1, Glee 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Concessions 4; Crimson and Gray 4, Yearbook; Curtain Going Up 4. SHIRLEY ADAH MAHAN Shirley Basketball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2, 3, 4; Com.: Prom 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Concessions 4, Football Programs 3. RONALD JOHN MARINELLI R. J. Ron V.P. Aeronautics Club 3, Com. Dance Posters; Art Work for Crimson and Gray. JAMES JOSEPH MARINO Joe Football 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Pres. Traffic Squad 4; St. Council 1, 2, 3, Ex-Board 4; Wells Hi Lights 4; Yearbook Sub. S. 4; Clubs: Glee 4, Red Cross 2 ; Talent Show 4. DANIEL FRANCIS MARTEL Dan Marty Crimson and Gray Business Staff 2, 3, 4 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Wells Hi Lights 4; H.R. Treas. 4; Traffic Officer 3, 4; Prom Dec. Com. 3. JAMES MICHAEL Jim Jimmy Honor Pupil; Honor Society 3, Pres. 4; St. Council 2, 3, 4; H.R.P. 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, V.P. 2, Pres. 3, 4; C. and G. 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3; Football Mgr. 3; Class Plays 3, 4; Singing: Assm. 1, 2, 3, 4, Christmas P. 2, Operettas 1, 3, 4, Spf. Conf. 3; Com.: Will 4, Dance Dec. 1, Ref. 3; Talent Show 2, 4, Vis. Aids 1, 2, 3; Traffic 0. 4. 19 BARBARA JOAN MILLER Barb B. J. fr 4 G.O.G. 3; Football Ads 3; Cafeteria O.G. 4J GyfUub 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2 lay 3, Tickets 4, Usher. 2, 3,_Rftmi Cash Register 4; Basketball 1; Glee I 3, Club 1 ; Usher 2, 3 ; Com. : Dance Ticket, jAf f Decorations 1, 2, 3, 4. T. EVA W. MORAWSKA Eva Crimson and Gray Treasurer 4; Year- book 4. affcnts ' Night 4; C. and ' G. 4. Football Ads 3; HOLLY BRYANT NICKERSON Curtain Going Up 4; Seasoned Timber 3; C. and G. 4; Concessions 4; Programs 4; Com.: Dance 2, 3. 4, Prom 3, Chr. Flower 4, Superlatives 4; Clubs: Glee Lib. 4, Jr. R.C. 2, Readers ' Guild 1; Usher Class Night 3; Cafeteria 4; 0. G. 3. DONALD EARL OLSON Don Com.: Dance 1, Decorating 2; H.R. Health Officer 1. ROBERT JOSEPH O ' NEIL Bob Baseball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; H.R.H.O. 2; Aeronautics Treas. 3 ; Dance Checking 3. 20 FRANK FRED OTTAK Fred H.R. Treas. 1; H.R. President 2; Pres- ident Aeronautics Club 3; Dance Com. 3. MYRNA LOUISE PEET Myrn H.R. Vice President 2, 3; H.R. Secretary 1; Clubs: Junior Red Cross 1, Glee Club 1, 2; Com.: Dance 1, 2, Junior Play Ticket. CLAIRE CONSTANCE PELOQUIN C. C. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Usher : Class Night 3, Bacc. 3; Com.: Dance 2, 3, 4, Prom Chr. 3, Superlatives 4, Will and Prophecy 4, Concession Stand 4, Fooball Programs 3, 4; Glee Club 1. CONSTANCE PELOQUIN Smiles C. J. Dance Com. 1, 2. RUSSELL LEE PELOQUIN Russ Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Seasoned Timber 3. ESTHER MARY PRESUTTI Essie Readers ' Guild I, 2; Talent Show 2; Seasoned Timber 3. 21 JUDITH CAROL PROULX Judy Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Usher: Graduation, Baccalaureate 3; Com.: Class Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Play 3, Prompter 4. H. SHARPE RIDOUT Sharpie Honor Pupil; National Honor Society 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Music Festival 4; C. and G. Bus. Staff 3, Mgr. 4; Yearbook 4; Clubs: Glee 1, 4, Aero- nautics 2, R ' s G. 1; Seasoned Timber 3; Com.: Will and Prophecy 4, Prom 3, Photography 3, Superlatives 4, Motto 4, Song 4, Dance 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Talent Show 4. CHARLES JOSEPH RYAN, JR. Buzz Chuck Honor Pupil; Nat ' l Honor Society 3, Treas. 4; Nat ' l Athletic Scholarship Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys ' State Rep. 3; Cross Country 1, 2; Basketball 1; Foot- ball 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; H.R.H.O. 3, 4; Play Lead 3; Com.: Prom Dec, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Photog- raphy, Baccalaureate, Grad; C. and G. 2, 3, Yearbook 4; Chairman Prophecy 4; Talent Show 4. REGINALD CATALDO JOSEPH SALVIUOLO Reggie Reg Honor Pupil; Nat ' l Honor Society 3, 4; Nat ' l Athletic Scholarship Society 3, 4; Chr. Dec. Prom 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4, Grad. Week 3; Track, Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Talent Show 2, 4; Ass ' t. Visual Aids 3; Clubs: Glee 1, 2, Aero- nautics 1, V.P. 2; C. and G. 3, 4, Year- book 4; Concessions 4; Class Com. 3, 4. JOHN DENNIS SANTELLI Johnny Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Home Room Treasurer 2, 4; Glee Club 4; Dance Com. 4; Yearbook Subscription Staff 4; Traffic Officer 4; Talent Show 4. JOHN JAMES SHEEHAN Jack Shanty Basketball 1 ; Baseball 1 ; Class Will and Prophecy 4; H.R. Treas. 3; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. 22 SHIRLEY SKARANI Shirl Cafeteria Cashier 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Glee 1, Red Cross 2, Readers ' Guild 1 ; Com.: R.C. Dance 2, Class Dances 1, 2, 3, 4. PAULA ELIZABETH SKUDLARK Paula Transferred to Wells in 1953. Other high school training at St. Mary ' s, Lynn, and Winthrop High School. CAROLINE SARAH SMITH Carrie Caroline Cafeteria 1, 4; Softball 2. GERALD LEONARD SMITH Gerry Smitty Class President 2, 3, 4; StudentJfpG ' Hcil 2, 3, 4, Delate 3 Bji jftt i l? 2, bjalfTl, CLIFFORD RAYMOND STEADMAN Cliff Steddy Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap ' t. Freshman Team; Football 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Wells Hi Lights 4; Cross untry 1; H.R. Treas. 2; Dance Com. 1. ROBERT JOSEPH SULLIVAN Sully Sul H.R. Pres. 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basket- ball 1; Clubs: Glee, Aeronautics V.P. 2; Seasoned Timber 3; Curtain Going Up 4; Com.: Prom 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Delegate to National Press Conference 3; Wells Hi Lights 4. jW-X ' 23 JEANNETTE KATHERINE SWIRBLISS Genia Swirby Seasoned Timber 3; Curtain Going Up 4; O.G. 1; Class History 4; Cafeteria 1; Basketball 1; Com.: Fresh. Day 4, Prom Dec. 4, Dance 1, 2: Glee Club. JOHN EDWARD SWIRBLISS Sonny Seasoned Timber 3; Will and Prophecy Committee 4; Junior Prom 3; Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY ANN TALBOT Shirl Bowling 1; Decorating Committee 2, 3. co. MuMy THOMAS CARLTON TOWSE Tom Wells Hi Lights 3, Editor 4; Honor Society 3, 4; C. and G. 4; Yearbook 4; Talent Show 3, 4; Seasoned Timber 3; Curtain Going Up Pub. Chr. 4; Com.: Dance Chr. 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3, Ring 3, Will and Prophecy 4, Cap and Gown 4, Play Reading 4, Superlatives 4, Concessions 4, Programs 3; Readers ' Guild 2. BARBARA MYRTIE UNDERWOOD Myrtie Myrt Clubs: Jr R.C. 1, Glee 2, Readers ' Guild 2; Dance Dec. Committee 1. THOMAS DANIEL VANGEL Tom Tommy Class Will 4; Class Ring Com. 3; Base- ball 1; Basketball 1; Interclass Basket- ball 1, 2, 3. 24 FRED ELIAS VERBER, JR. Fritz Dance and Poster Committees 3 JOYCE ABBIE WARAIKA Jo Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Com.: Dance Dec. 1, 2, Chap. 1; Cafeteria 1,2. RONALD LLOYD WILLETT Ronnie Will Class Treasurer 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Foot- ball Mgr. 1 ; Wells Hi Lights 4. KATHARINE ANNE WILLIAMS Kay Honor Pupil; C. and G. 2, 3, Co-Editor 4; Student Council 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, V.P. 4; D.A.R. Rep. 4; Class Plays 3, 4; One Act Plays 2, 3; H.R. Sec. 2, H.R. V.P. 3, 4; Debating 2; Oratorical Contest 2; Usher: Class Night 3, Baccalaureate 3, Graduation 3; Com.: Prom Ticket Chr. 3, Motto 4, Dances 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Glee 1, Jr. R.C. 3; Talent Show 4. RICHARD EDWARD WILLIAMS Dick Dance Com. 2, 3; Prom Cleanup 3; Aeronautics 2. HERBERT EMPSEL WILLMAN, J R. Herbie Ted Bus. Mgr. Wells Hi Lights 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Basketball 1; Stage Crew Seasoned Timber 3, Curtain Going Up 4; Aeronautics 2, Lib. 3; Com.: Class Prophecy 4, Dance 2, 3, Prom Checking 3, Curtain Puller 3, Traffic Officer 4; Chess 4. 25 ROY CALVIN WILSON Gug Wells Hi Lights 4; Seasoned Timber 3; Aeronautics Club 1, 2, 3. LORRAINE JULIET ZACHARA Lorry Zack Guidance Office Girl 1, 2, 3; Cafeteria 1, 2; Readers ' Guild 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2. Junior Play Usher 3. LEONARD ZACK Len Crimson and Gray Subscription Mgr. 4, Bus. Staff 1, 2, 3; Traffic Officer 3; Dance Committees 1, 2. 3, 4; Chairman Class Pictures. J CAROL ANN ZUISS Carol V.P. 1; H.R. Sec. 4; Yearbook 4; mson and Gray 4; Com.: Superla- Will, Color, Cap and Gown 4; asoned Timber 3; Curtain Going Up Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec- ing 3; Usher: Graduation 3, Bac- lureate 3, Class Night 3; Softball 1, Basketball Mgr. 3. STUDENT COUNCIL President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Executive Board Member SENIORS Vasil Allabashi Antonio Cleri Helen Ludwin James Michael Gerald Smith Katharine Williams SOPHOMORES William Bellos Robert Lamothe Jacqueline Poirier Lawrence Smith Sandra Veshia Paul Kollios Constance Fafard Eleanor Labelle James Marino JUNIORS Jerome Benoit George Gaudette Carroll Hughes Wilfred Houde Barbara Michaeles Robert Poirier Dorothy Thanas Donald Welch FRESHMEN Paul Szczygiel Andrea Kidd NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President James Michael Vice-President Katharine Williams Secretary Eleanor Labelle Treasurer Charles Ryan Faculty Advisers Miss Persis Howe, Miss Estelle Hefner, Miss Rose Brodeur SENIORS JUNIORS Roberta Blackburn Donald Croke Judith Brockway Anita Demers John Confalone Estelle Gravel Constance Lango Helen Elizabeth Harvey Wilma McDonald Winfred Houde Myrna McKinstry Emily Laakso Constance C. Peloquin Mary Lamarine Judith Proulx Priscilla Mclntyre Sharpe Ridout Reginald Salviuolo Thomas Towse GLEE CLUB President, James Michael Vice President, Judith Brockway Secretary, Nancy Perron Treasurer, Donald Croke A. Laliberte, D. Liro, N. Lockhart, N. Lulli, D. Lyford, A. Lynch, L. Malisory, J. Marino, H. Nickerson, H. O ' Claire, L. Partlow, J. Perry, P. Plouffe, G. Poulin, J. Proulx. S. Ridout, C. Rose, J. Santelli, P. Sfreddo, P. Shields, D. Sichol, J. Simpson, M. St. Martin, J. Sullivan, J.Szczygiel, A. Tieri, R. Thibeault, W. Lakin, J. Russ, J. Tuomi, B. Wilson, C. Young, P. Rubenstein, E. Allard, D. Allen, P. Anderson, S. Anderson, G. Atwood, R. Boland, C. Brennan, B. Brosky, E- Brown, J. Bumpas, J. Canty, J. Caron, S. Casey, C. Castrucci, A. Cordi, M. Croke, J. Cutler, J. Dulmaine, R. Fournier, E. Gagnon, P. Gendreau, A. Guardiani, N. Harrin, J. Hickory, N. Howlett, N. Hughes, E. Jablonski, K. Karcasinas, M. Kimball, B. Kovaleski, P. Bruso, J. Curron, J. Davey, J. Vallie, R. Walker, J. Webber. J EIGHTH GRADE GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President, Sylvia Lynch Vice President, Alice Bellos Secretary-Treasurer, Kathleen Gallery BAND President, Peter Brown Vice President, Carol Brown Treasurer, Carolyn McRoy Faculty Adviser, Mr. Sweet Mario Bernadone Barbara Bialy Muriel Brown Judith Brockway Ann Butler James Campbell Rachel Carpentier Camille Caraccio James Diorio Carol Dudek James Dunn Publicity, Joanne Houle Secretary, Carolyn Leigh Historian, Hazel O ' Claire Librarians, Kathleen Grandone, Ruth Walker George Gaudette Margaret Giroux Barbara Kowaleski William Lakin Davil Letourneau Reynald Lavallee Nora Lulli Joseph Marinelli Gilbert Martin Robert Morrison David Montague Barbara McRoy John Olson David Quinn H. Sharpe Ridout Joan Russ Eugene Saletnik Nancy Snow Raymond Snow Paul Szcygiel Dennis Tuttle George Berry 1 r , , Edward White Cole lrade Joan Anderson (D.M.) Polly Anderson Sally Anderson MAJORETTES Constance Farfard Carol LeBlanc Sandra Lulli Bea Laroche Connie Fontaine CRIMSON AND GRAY STAFF 1953-1954 Co-Editor, Eleanor Labelle Co-Editor, Katharine Williams Treasurer, Ewa Morowska ALUMNI Shirley Holmes ART Betsy Harvey Robert Lockhart ATHLETICS Charles Ryan Gerald Smith LOCALS Marilyn Anderson Judith Brockway Holly Nickerson Margaret Polakowski Carol Zuiss PRATTLE Carol Benson Nancy Hughes Paula Rubenstein Jeanne Xanthakos TYPING STAFF Joan Anderson Vivian Blood Ann Caouette Pauline Cournoyer Ruth Gauthier Myrna McKinstry Secretary, Constance Fafard Business Manager, Sharpe Ridout Subscription Manager, Leonard Zack SUBSCRIPTIONS Emily Laakso Shirly Lemoine James Marino Diane McKinstry James Michael Dorothy Piasta John Santelli Thomas Towse FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Thecla Fitzgerald Miss Persis Howe BUSINESS STAFF John Anderson Richard Castrucci John Coderre John DiFederico Robert Duff Wilfred Houde Vincent Kochanek William Lakin Robert L ' Heureux Daniel Martel Raymond Snow School Newspaper Wells High and sports and our heroes form a pattern against which we print the words of our class song, the motif of our book. Oh Wells High, we will cherish you, — You ' ve been so loyal and so true. — Through the years, we ' ll remember All the friendships that we knew. Here ' s farewell to our teachers dear, Who have helped us on our way. Now with these thoughts, — We will say adieu, For our eyes are dimmed with tears, In our goodbye to you. We ' ll remember things we never can repay. To the music of With These Hands ■mm F T B A L L Front Row from Left: Coach Champagne, C. Ryan, J. Skar ani, J. Di Federico, H. Gaumond, W. Fletcher, J. Lemoine, W. Gibb, E. Grenke, C. Steadman, Second Row: Coach Theodoss, Thibeault, Farland, Lafleche, Croke, Tremblay, Tremblay, Tremblay, Coach Duhart, Third Row: Materas, Volpini, Girard, Lamothe, Martel, Boland, Kollios, Co-Capt. Donovan, Co-Capt. Cleri. Billy and CeeDee Coaches and Captains WELLS — 12 WELLS — 30 WELLS— 7 WELLS — 20 WELLS — 15 WELLS — 31 WELLS— 6 Putnam — 22 Ludlow — 6 Killingly — 19 Athol — 32 Northbridge — 33 Classical — 13 Bartlett — Steady and Tony Dan and Plocko Jack Buzz and Don Pitchout, Plocko to Girard One For Tony _ . . JKz. ' r. ' 1,  - ' r ' . ZZJ Touchdown, We Win 6 - Martel Stopped Girard Carrying Donovan, For A Short Gain BASKETBALL Front Row from Left: Christos, Duff, Lamothe, Partlow. Second Row: Rose, Smith, Coach Duhart, Captain Kollios, Fletcher. Smith Kollios Duff SPENCER JAMBOREE Rose SCHEDULE Wells 33 Worchester South 26 Wells 58 Notre Dame 49 Wells 44 Worchester Classical 46 Wells 32 Leominster 53 Wells 67 Killingly 66 Wells 51 St. Louis 67 Wells 43 Tourtellotte 52 Wells 47 Prouty 44 Wells 62 Notre Dame 49 Wells 68 Leominster 51 Wells 49 Bartlett 53 Wells 36 Killingly 71 Wells 45 David Prouty 65 Wells 56 Tourtellotte 79 Wells 66 St. Louis 73 Wells 60 Classical 65 Wells Bartlett Lamothe BASKETBALL Rebound Two more for Plocko Rose goes for two Working the Ball 100 feet in the Discus Dick at 5 ' 6 BASEBALL SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE BASEBALL TEAM Front Row, Left to Right: D. Girard, T. Cleri, Captain R. O ' Neil, J. Michael, C. Stead- man. Rear Row: E. Desroches, Coach, R. Peloquin, P. Duhart. Asst. Coach. Joe Pop and Don Willman on the mark Finish of a 440 40 EW i ? w TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY TRACK TEAM Front Row from Left: H. Willman, R. Castrucci, Capt. C. Ryan, R. Salviuolo, J. Don- ovan. Second Row: P. Augus- to, H. Frederic, Conant, R. Lundstrom, Peltier, Coach Laakso. TRACK SCHEDULE Massachusetts State Relays Spencer Leominister Leicester Marlboro Northbridge District Championship Meet at Spencer CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Front Row from Left: W. Ryan, H. Willman. Second Row: W. Chase, P. Szczygiel, P. Augusto. S. Chrisikos, R. Salviuolo, Coach Laakso. CROSS COUNTRY RECORD Wells 32 Wells 29 Wells 23 Putnam Spencer Oxford 28 28 32 Wells Wells 29 17 Woodstock Tourtellotte 28 42 Wells finished 2nd in the annual Columbus Day Marathon in Worcester ,. 41 GIRLS BASKETBALL The Varsity RECORD VARSITY Wells 25 Warren 44 Constance Peloquin, Co-Captain Wells 39 Spencer 37 Helen Ludwin, Co-Captain Wells 45 Bartlett 42 Margaret Polakowski, Mgr. Wells 45 Oxford 25 Miss Helen Boucher, Coach Wells 39 Bartlett 32 Lucille Cournoyer Wells 47 Charlton 45 Edwina Augusto Wells 49 Charlton 47 Dorothy Piasta Wells 43 Warren 58 Florence Ludwin Wells 50 Woodstock 49 Judy Berry Wells 46 Oxford 34 Adeline Lynch Wells 46 Woodstock 48 Shirley Mahan Wells 50 Spencer 40 Ruth Gauthier Up Girls The Seniors The Coach 42 43 FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE HISTORY MJ J H After two hectic days of initiation, the class settled down to business, electing the following officers : Bill Allabashi, Gloria Cessolini, Cecile Bibeau, Ronald Willet. The social event of the year was The Freshman Debut. A complete change of officers marked the Sophomore year. They were Gerry Smith, Marilyn Huttemyer, Diane Gravel, and Tony Cleri. We were winners of the Inter-Class Tournament, beating the class of ' 53. Our one act play was called The Long Road. • Our two -dances were The Light Fantastic and The Pre Prom Prance. Miss Liberty Themistocles was our adviser for the Fresh- man and Sophomore years. h t .r u i± • : I W 1 % %M 1 ' A2a .• - « ,V ' BrPn - tf-y Hi « 4 Ai ' • ' nij 7f 1 ' 7- j v ' , JUNIOR HISTORY The Junior year was highlighted by the Junior Play, Seasoned Timber, with a cast of over fifty persons, and the Prom. The Prom was decorated like a castle with shields hung on the walls and ceiling. Russ Cole ' s orches- tra provided the music. The Junior one-act play was Pot Luck. The Glee Club presented The Pirates of Penzance and a Ballad for Americans. Gerry Smith, Dick Boland, Myrna McKinstry, and Jackie Lataille were the officers of the class. JUNIOR PLAY CAST 46 SENIOR HISTORY Senior activities began with the Freshman Party. The Seniors, planning the class trip, had a lot of fun exploring maps and globes of the world. Saturday afternoons found Seniors busily working at Dresser Field selling soda pop, hot dogs and programs. The close of the football season was high- lighted by the Victory Dance at which time the team and Co-captains were honored. CURTAIN GOING UP The class of 1954 presented Curtain Going Up in the Wells High Auditorium on Friday, November 20, 1953 Mr. Arthur D. Lane coached the play. The cast included: Calvin Gould, Tony Peterson Sandra Zitka, Elsie Hunter; Patsy Hall, Janet Young Robert Sullivan, Buck O ' Hara; Connie Fafard, Nancy Leveridge; Leonard Zack, Milt Sanders; Richard Cast rucci, Jocko Guthrie; Sally Anderson, Loretta Fuller; Gerald Smith, Andy Fullbright; Holly Nickerson, Miss Irene Burgess; Myrna McKinstry, Joan White; Jeanette Swirbliss, Sylvia Moore; Katharine Williams, Miss Caro- lyn Moran; James Michael, Mr. Norman Carter; Helen Ludwin, Miss Henrietta Rivers; Carol Zuiss, Kyle Rob- erts; Shirley Lemoine, Mrs. Young; David Letourneau, Mr. Richard Leveridge. A Senior committee selected and planned a trip to Washington. In the midst of the Senior year the Class History, Will, and Prophecy were written and the Class Color, Flower, and Motto were chosen. The Superlatives committee, headed by Wilma McDonald and John Confalone, counted the votes cast by the Seniors. MOST POPULAR Gerry Smith, Myrna McKinstry MOST FUN TO BE WITH Joe Marino, Myrna McKinstry MOST BASHFUL Pop O ' Neil, Judy Proulx MOST GULLIBLE D. Gaumond, Anderson Twins MOST INQUISITIVE Al Hamel, Cathy McMahon MOST LIKELY TO Cal Gould, Shirley Lemoine MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED I Jay Confalone, Kay Williams MOST CONSERVATIVE Jim Michael, Kay Williams BEST SPORTS Bob Clark, Pauline Cournoyer ACTOR AND ACTRESS Russ Peloquin, Pat Broadbent DID MOST FOR ' 54 Gerry Smith, Myrna McKinstry OPTIMISTS Johnny Santelli, Carol Zuiss PESSIMISTS Billy Allabashi, Claire Brennan POETS Hugh Earls, Willie McDonald CUTEST NOSES Dick Boland, Ewa Morowska FLIRTS Joe Marino, Pat Hall HAPPIEST Johnny Santelli, Carol Zuiss GIGGLERS Don LeBlanc, Carol LeBlanc HEROES Tony Cleri, Ruth Gauthier CUTEST Dick Boland, Connie Fafard SAVING LIVE FOR LONG WEEKENDS Jack Sheehan, C. J. Peloquin CHATTERBOXES Sonny Swirbliss, Pat Hall WITTEST C. D. Gaumond, Judy Colognesi DREAMERS John Hanson, C. C. Peloquin TEASERS Joe Marino, Joan Montigny SMOOTHIES Tommy Vangel, Joan Montigny PEPPIEST Charlie Dionis, Sandy Zitka CLASS CLOWNS C. D. Gaumond, Viv Blood MUSICIANS Sharpe Ridout, Judy Brockway DANCERS Jack Donovan, Shirley Lemoine ATHLETES Plocko Kollios, Connie Peloquin ARTISTS Reggie Salviuolo, Pat Broadbent SINGERS Jimmy Michael, Phylis Bruso ORATORS Jay Confalone, Eleanor Labelle AMBITIOUS Buzz Ryan, Willie McDonald TALLEST Russ Peloquin, Connie Lango SHORTEST Len Zack, Barbara Underwood BABIES Bob Sullivan, Anderson Twins COOKS John Santelli, Shirley Skarani WORKERS Coke Coderre, Helen Ludwin PROPHECY OF CLASS OF ' 54 The class of ' 54 is holding a reunion in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lane ' s Silver Wedding Anni- versary in the Lead Mine District in 1976. To com- memorate this event the class has presented the Lanes with a new ultra modern house, designed es- pecially by the prominent architect Reggie Sal- viuolo; building contract under Cee Dee Gaumond; the furnishings from Coderre ' s; and the landscaping by Johnny Santelli. To keep Mr. Lane in top tennis shape the Wimbleton Star, Ruthie Gauthier, is work- ing out with him in his tennis courts. In the swim- ming pool Johnny Swirbliss and Don LeBlanc, in successful business enterprises as usual, are flashing around in their fruit boots. After a jubilant reception at the home, the class sets off in a fleet of cars owned by Judy Colognesi, with one driven by multi-millionaire Calvin Gould. In the neighborhood are many establishments owned by our former classmates : Joan Anderson ' s Andy ' s Spas, a coast to coast network of sweet shops ; Dick Castrucci ' s magnificent Pizza Palace ; Dick Costa ' s gigantic electronics plant in which he has developed 4-D television, working with Dave Letourneau, the electronics expert, to perfect it; Dick Williams ' Pharmacy ; and the Earls Dental Clinic where Joyce Waraika is chief hygienist. Finally we approach the center of life of the town, Marinelli ' s Plaza where the class will dine. Lorette Cloutier is the charming hostess of the Plaza. The chefs of this world renowned night-spot are Cathie McMahon, who cooks McMahon style, and Shirley Skarani, winner of the $25,000 gold medal baking award for shallow dish apple pie. Here the entertainment for the evening will be John Confalone ' s revival of Ziegfield Follies, featur- ing a chorus line of girls formerly from the class, all of whom married millionaires. The chorus includes Cecile Bibeau, Gloria Cesolini, Pauline Cournoyer, Connie Fafard, Pat Hall, and Myrna Peet. Also on the bill will be Eleanor Labelle, Miss Cinemascope of 1960 ; who will introduce Vivian Blood as a future star in the field of cinemascope pictures ; Clair Bren- nan, famed pianist, who played before a record Car- negie Hall audience ; James Michael, the singing sur- geon ; Joe Marino, who has finally fulfilled his dream of singing over a nation-wide network; Pat Broad- bent in one of her famous monologues; and Phyllis Bruso, the Mary Martin of 1970, reviewing an old vaudeville act. During the intermission, prominent members of the class introduce themselves and relate how they made their dreams come true. Bill Allabashi, the owner of the New York Yankees; Lionel Arpin, the inventor of a real super sonic ray gun; Roberta Blackburn wedded to a millionaire from Florida; Dick Boland, treasurer of the U. N. ; Beverly Bou- chard, inventor of the Temporary Wave to take the place of the Toni; Lora Ann Boyer, the first woman governor of Massachusetts; Tom Towse, President of the University of Maine; Judy Brock- way, organist of St. John the Divine. Bruce Brown, foremost Slumber expert, has spent most of his life doing research in the field. Ann Caouette is an ex- ecutive secretary, under Treasurer Boland. Robert Clark owns a big farm and is the butter and egg magnate of Massachusetts. Tony Cleri is now a pro-football coach after a long career with the Cleveland Browns. Pauline Cote has brought the Telegram and Gazette tournament to world fame by smashing all existing bowling records. Gerry Smith has become a famous journalist. Cliff Stead- man is a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. ■ Sharpe Ridout, Wall Street magnate, has left his ticker tape to attend the festivities. Jackie Sheehan set a world ' s record by racing down the length of Africa from Tunisia to Cape Town. Helen Cotton married the President of Russia, after the revolution of course. Charlie Dionis has replaced Bob Hope as top ad-libist. Jackie Donovan, after playing football at Quantico for twenty years, has taken over Arthur Murray ' s dance studios. Robert Duff has formed an international basketball league in the re-erected Colisseum at Rome. Norbert Dupre is mayor of Fiskdale, which he has put on the map. Janice Livernoche is public health nurse in Fiskdale. Jean Durand has become famous for History of Warren. Bobby O ' Neil, world renowned strongman, electrified audiences and es- pecially Hugh Earls by throwing his opponent through their T. V. screen. The Anderson twins, Sally and Polly, twice as large as life and just as gullible, still astound audiences. Herbie Willman, the geologist explorer, brought back from the moon a specimen of green substance which cheese connoi- seur, Robert Bozzo, proclaimed to be the green cheese of the precious class of ' 53. We have some famous nurses in our midst among whom are Diane Gravel of the Mayo Clinic, Jeanne Jarry of the Lahey Clinic, Connie Lango of Mount Carmel Institute, Barbara Miller, a flight nurse, and Sandy Zitka of Shriners Hospital. Among our class- mates who have joined the glorious profession of teaching are Helen Ludwin and C. C. Peloquin as physical education instructors, Carol Zuiss, the Dean of Girls at University of Massachusetts, Barbara Un- derwood, who is a professional choreographer, Shir- ley Talbot, a kindergarten teacher, and C. J. Pelo- quin an art instructor. Bill Gibb, the new Tarzan of 4-D movies, is now posing for Lorraine Zachara, the famous sculptress. Don Girard has written a dictionary of his new language, Albert Hamel is a forest ranger. Leonard Zack is a prominent lawyer. Hot Rod Wilson has replaced John Cobb as faster man on earth by driving in the Willett stables. Kay Williams has made her fame as a woman journalist. Fred Veber, the Holland Yankee fisherman, has finally landed Moby Dick. Tommy Vangel has found a cure to kill monkey business in teenagers. Jeanette Swirbliss is one of the ten best dressed women of the world. Bob Sullivan is now Father Sullivan. Carolyn Smith owns a herd of prize heifers. Judy Proulx is a court secretary and Esther Presutti, a charming hostess of New York society. Russell Peloquin, Ph.D., wrote his thesis on the use of drugs to cure dogs ' ulcers. Ottak and Olsen have just returned from Polynesia where they have en- joyed big game hunting and fishing. Wilma Mac- Donald and Holly Nickerson have each received half a Nobel Prize for poetry. Eva Morawska is a top Parisian model, Joan Montigny is a hair stylist, and Shirley Mahan is the first grandmother. Danny Martel is a private eye. Buzz Ryan is the world ' s decatholon champion. Myrna McKinstry is the first lady of the White House. Raymond Lucier became chairman of the U. N. through silence. Peter Lusk owns a stable of horses with fifteen stallions. Johnny Hanson is the Duncan Hines of 1960, Reynald Lavallee is a rocket designer. Carol Le- Blanc has taken Mary Hartline ' s place on Super Circus. Connie Hamel is the inspiration of the most popular song of the year. Sylvia Hatton ' s blonde beauty makes her a perfect model. Jeanne Houle is a friendly social worker from New York. Plocko Kollios has given up all sports to run the Golden Greek Restaurant. Shirley Lemoine has won the Golden Colo Bottle for Tall talk of the year. Be- cause of her army post homes during her early mar- ried like, Jackie Lataille ' s sons are called the Space Trotters. Bob Kroll has run a pipe line from one of his prize oil wells in Texas to Mr. Lane ' s house for a continued supply of fuel. The joyful evening of being together pleased the class, and at midnight they toasted the Lanes, wishing them continued happiness, and asked to be invited to their Golden Wedding celebration. 53 THE WILL OF THE CLASS OF 1954 Two score and six months ago there was brought forth from one hundred fifteen assembled pupils, from the several grammar schools, the class of 1954. Now having achieved success und wisdom, the class bequeathes the following gifts in its final Will and Testament: The Class of ' 54 leaves its gratitude to Dr. James Robertson for helping to graduate its members; the empty chair in his office lef t by Jack Sheehan will serve to remind him of us. To Mr. Arthur Lane the class leaves an arm chair and a pair of slippers so he can relax while recalling the hectic last minute climaxes of the class of ' 54. Other bequests include the following list: Billy Allabashi ' s cue stick to Roger Lundstrom. Joan Anderson ' s baton twirling to Bea Laroche. Polly Anderson ' s cute smile to Debby Sichol. Sally Anderson ' s lead in the senior play to Emily Laakso. Lionel Arpin ' s height to Donald Hastings. Cecile Bibeau ' s D.A. haircut to Carroll Hughes. Roberta Blackburn ' s Mamie bangs have already been left to Kappy Hart. Vivian Blood ' s clowning to Louie Labonte. Dick Boland ' s cute nose to Willy Houde. Beverly Bouchard ' s curiosity to Arlene Latour. Lora Ann Boyer ' s loyal heart to Cathy Beebe. Bob Bozzo ' s cheese sandwiches to Raymond LaFleche. Claire Brennan ' s piano playing to Gil Martin. Pat Broadbent ' s love of the stage to Beverly St. Martin. Judy Brockway ' s trombone playing to James Diorio. Bruce Brown ' s red herring questions to Jackie Halley. Phyllis Bruso ' s singing to Connie George. Ann Caouette ' s long black hair to Andrea Kidd. Dick Castrucci ' s neon sign which says Read Words is being left in care of Mrs. Beauregard. Gloria Cesolini ' s earnestness to Leo Davey. Bobby Clark ' s the show must go on spirit to Mr. Hobart ' s baseball team. Tony Cleri ' s football versatility to Jack Volpini. Laurette Cloutier ' s naturally curly hair to Patty Ashe. Coke Coderre ' s hammer, truck, and store props to make up the devices for stage props and dance decorations to Mr. Laakso for the Juniors. Judy Colognesi ' s little brother Louie to the faculty. John Confalone ' s suede shoes, turned-up collar and D.A. to Mario Piccione. Dick Costa ' s seat in Mr. McMahon ' s room to William Clifford. Pauline Cote ' s bowling score to Dolly Rutcho. Helen Cotton ' s ability to drive (as a $20 fine indicates) to George Gaudette. Pauline Cournoyer ' s job as a messenger girl for Mr. Duhart to Jackie Poirier. Charlie Dionis ' sly remarks to Arthur Mitchell. Jackie Donovan ' s jitter bugging to Richard DiBonaventura. Bob Duff ' s position on the basketball team to Lee Partlow. Norbert B upre ' s Rival Dog Food song to Mr. Hobart. Jean Durand ' s agreeableness to Pat Carragher. Hughie Earls ' nonchalance to Ed Grenke. Connie Fafard ' s bow ties to Miss Brodeur. Harvey Gaumond ' s Nicknaming tongue to his little brother Delbert. Ruth Gauthier ' s high scoring basketball record to Judy Berry. Bill Gibb ' s curly blond hair to Edward Zelazo. Don Girard ' s lost heart to roam the corridors. Cal Gould ' s Crosley to the eighth graders. Diane Gravel ' s loyalty to the class to Maureen Israel. Pat Hall ' s inquisitive eyes to Catherine Karcasinas. Al Hamel ' s deer pelt to John Olsen. Connie Hamel ' s sisterly ways to Carol Brown. John Hanson ' s car to David Quinn. Sylvia Hatton ' s office girl job to Evelyn Confalone. Jeanne Houle ' s teaching ability to Carol McKinstry. Jeanne Jarry ' s curly hair to Barbara Michaels. Plocko Kollios ' football ability to Bob Lamothe. Bob Kroll ' s curly hair to Antonio DiGregorio. Eleanor Labelle ' s hot rodding, Honor Society style, to Anita Demers. Connie Lango ' s statuesque beauty to Ruth Walker. Jackie Latille ' s coordination to Sandra Szugda. Ray Lavallee ' s trumpet to Dennis Tuttle. Carol LeBlanc ' s giggling to Frances Le Claire. Don LeBlanc ' s Fruit boots to Robert Poirier. Shirley Lemoine ' s rumors are flying to Antoinette DelGreco. Dave Letourneau ' s puns to Bruce Baker. Janice Livernoche ' s job of messenger girl for Mr. Julien to Carol Maloncy. Helen Ludwin ' s eyes to Irene Simonelli. Peter Lusk ' s horseback riding to Bill Holdcn. Ray Lussier ' s strong, silent manner to Robert Landry. Wilma McDonald ' s Honest to goodness blond hair to Carol Faxon. Myrna McKinstry ' s distinction as first lady of the class to Jeanne Xanthakos. Catherine McMahon ' s father to the school. Shirley Mahan keeps her engagement ring and leaves. Ronald Marinelli ' s odd jobs to I ' aul S .zygiel. James Marino ' s love to the girls. Danny Martel ' s pink cheeks to Timmy Jones. Jimmy Michael ' s tenor voice to Bob Founder. Barbara Miller ' s friendly manner to Lolly lozzo. Joan Montigny ' s help to Mr. Welch to Margaret Polakowski. Ewa Morawska ' s earings to Margo Sheldon. Holly Nickerson ' s fog horn on her car to the new Drivers Course, to warn the public. Don Olson ' s trout fishing to Bill Golden. Bob O ' Neil ' s biceps and his bashfulness to George George. Fred Ottak ' s Ohop to Mr. McMahon. Myrna Peel ' s clothes to Celine Cantara. Connie C. Peloquin ' s athletic prowess to Edwina Augusto. Connie J. Peloquin ' s art to Betsy Harvey. Russel Peloquin ' s witty remarks, history knowledge, and ever- lasting love for the Red Sox to Bob Rischitelli. Esther Presutti ' s black hair to Marilyn Anderson. Judy Proulx ' s real red hair to Judy Ritterbush. Sharpe Ridout ' s business managership to Brian Simpson. Buzzy Ryan ' s sprinting ability in backficld to Joe Skarani. Reggy Salviuolo ' s artistry to David Lockhart. John Santelli ' s position in the Glee Club, (1st bass) to Paul Sfreddo. Shirley Skarani ' s brother to the football team. Paula Skudlark ' s charming manner to Paula Rubcnstein. Caroline Smith ' s 4H Club membership to Beverly Donovan. Gerry Smith passes on his leadership to his brother Larry. Cliff Steadman ' s baseball batting to Ed Vandernoot. Bob Sullivan ' s friendliness to Larry Martel. Jeannette Swirbliss ' enthusiasms to Peggy Vangel. Sonny Swirbliss ' crew cut to Don Welch. Shirley Talbot ' s cash register to Estelle Gravel. Tommy Towse ' s position on the Wells Hi Lights to Don Lippe. Tommy Vangel ' s satire to Warren Fletcher. Freddy Veber ' s bus ticket to Holland to Don Hastings. Joyce Waraika ' s love for western music, to Don Croke. Ronny Willett, his right hand man, Danny Orlowski. Kay Williams ' first place position on the Honor Society to Mary Lamarine. Dick Williams ' drawl to Sharolyn Farmer. Herbert W.illman ' s rock collection to the school for a geology course. Roy Wilson ' s Gug-mobile to the school for its use. Lorraine Zachara ' s happy disposition to Nancy Hughes. Lenny Zaek ' s subscription managership to Carol Benson. Sandy Zitka ' s everlasting energy to the football squad for future use. Carol Zuiss ' knee socks to the baseball team. Captains Cleri and Donovan leave the seven year guarded victory over Bartlett to Captains DiFcdorico and Fletcher. Witnessed this Seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord Nineteen hundred and Fifty-four, by their excellencies: Red Buttons Jack Webb Syl Bachand Mrs. Nora Adams Maxine 54 THE YEARBOOK STAFF 1953-1954 Co-Editor, Eleanor Labelle Co-Editor, Katharine Williams Treasurer, Ewa Morowska EDITORIAL STAFF Judith Colognesi John Confalone Constance Lango Wilma McDonald Catherine McMahon James Michael Charles Ryan Reginald Salviuolo Thomas Towse Carol Zuiss Secretary. 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LIKE-NU CLEANERS, INC. 286 MARCY STREET DIAL 4-2553 SOUTHBRIDGE FRUIT CO. S. S. Pierce — Honor Frosted Foods Fancy Fruits and Vegetables Dial 4-2170 ALBERT N. McGRATH REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Dial 4-7711 24 Blanchard Bldg. Southbridge ERNEST AND RAYMOND LIPPE E. M. PHILLIPS SON Planned Insurance Protection JOHN N. BURNHAM ERNEST H. PERSSE 268 MAIN STREET DIAL 4-4303 — 4-43 04 X - V - V -- , C ( - . r ™- ' - -K V - C ( - - K K  e  t - t 60 X x - t , -V - v - - t - V t V K ( -i T TOT TO TEEN SHOP Infants ' — Children ' s Wear 16 Hamilton Street Dial 4-7234 BARNARD ' S SERVICE STATION Expert Repairing on All Cars CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE Dial 4-6781 JARRY ' S PHARMACY Corner of MAIN and HAMILTON STREETS Southbridge, Mass. Dial 4-7401 MATHIEU ' S Fine Shoes and Hosiery 22 Elm Street Southbridge, Mass. Blue Coal Fuel Oil E. G. WALKER COAL CO. RIVER STREET DIAL 4-2529 and 4-2520 Fluid Heat Rotary Burners York Heat Burners Sales — Service Richfield Gasoline Range Oil PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTHBRIDGE The Bank of Friendly Service Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RUSSELL-HARRINGTON CUTLERY COMPANY SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS SOUTHBRIDGE TRUCKING COMPANY, Inc. 119 West Street Dial 5-5005 CAPEHART TELEVISION Supreme Translator of the Living Scene See and Hear It BASTIEN ' S 19-23 Hamilton Street Dial 4-7722 Compliments of MONOHAN ' S STORE To the Class of 1954 Quality Groceries and Meats THE THOMAS HUGHES CO. D H and READING COALS ATLANTIC FUEL and RANGE OILS Dry Wood, Slabs, All kinds, All Sizes Loam, Screened and Unscreened, Sand, Gravel Cabot ' s Double White Outside Paint Cabot ' s Gloss Colorpakes in Colors 37 Hook Street 45 Charlton Street ' - v K r i v- -- v 0 ' x - v- ™ ™ ™ 61 £IP. I M WMH II -USHER ■ iflaB 1 5 direct sales personal service original layouts art service retouching composition mechanicals halftone and line negatives film and plate stripping plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service ■ ' ■■ ■. ■ f. o ' toole and sons, inc. Stamford, Connecticut Stamford 4-9226 new york me 5-4112 minium ■Hi ' .. mi. ■ Mmmm cM fm Congratulations and the best of luck! We at Loring are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photo- graphs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you are sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices! LORING 6 STUDIOS New England ' s Largest School Photographers X5 5 ' S v2 - -v 5 x v i S G.6. UTLanajeaun Kiddies ' Wear — Ladies ' Apparel 30 Hamilton Street Dial 5-5013 DAVID LENTI SHOES — CLOTHING 11 Elm Street Southbridge, Mass. CONSUMER ' S SUPER MARKET Groceries — Meat — Produce 24 Hamilton Street Dial 4-4186 THE HARTWELL PHARMACY Leopold H. Lemmelin, Reg. Phar. FOR PRESCRIPTIONS Cor. Main and Central Streets HIPPODROME BOWLING ALLEYS Clean and Wholesome Entertainment Center AL LABELLE ' 26 ELM STREET — UNDER STRAND THEATRE SOUTHBRIDGE FARMER ' S CO-OP QUALITY MILK and MILK PRODUCTS 115 MARCY STREET DIAL 4-8062 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. § GEORGE C. BUTLER and SON FLORIST Flowers-by- Wire 93 EASTFORD ROAD DIAL 5-5440 LePAIN ' S PHARMACY Albert H. LePain, Ph.G. Prescription Chemist Hospital and Sick Room Supplies Sales and Rental 284 Hamilton Street Dial 4-3269 THE BOSTON STORE J. O. Berthiaume, Prop. 36 HAMILTON STREET Southbridge, Mass. § PAQUETTE § STATIONERY COMPANY | 315 Main Street y Southbridge 3 Norwich Street Worcester J. O. LEMOINE FURNITURE Cash and Installment Plan 98-102 NORTH STREET Modern Air-Conditioned Coolerators York Air Conditioners McKINSTRY ICE CO., INC 6 Dupaul Street Dial 4-2535 — 4-4318 COURNOYER ' S MARKET Self-Service Candy Ice Cream 74 Pine Street Dial 4-8904 I 64 X5 v5 , v5 , v - t - - -v ' ' ' 1 ' t W. H. LEGATE WALLPAPER AND PAINT FLOOD ' S SERVICE STATION 93 Hamilton Street Dial 4-7965 R. ROBBINS DIAL 4-6121 We carry a complete line of men ' s and young men ' s clothing including Palm Beach and North Cool Suits. SOUTHBRIDGE WEBSTER PLUMBING CO., INC. 186 HAMILTON STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 4-3773 Toys, Sporting Goods, Housewares, Gifts Hotpoint Electrical Appliances, Plumbing and Heating Displays Hutpoint WELD and BECK § i KOCHANEK ' S FURNITURE STORE CORNER CENTRAL AND HOOK STREETS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 4-4891 ELECTRIC APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS 319 Main Street FOR DRUG STORE NEEDS CALL ON US CENTRE PHARMACY The REXALL Store DIAL 4-7063 Meet and Treat at Our Fountain Southbridge, Mass. | WAITE ' S General Hardware £ Headquarters for Housewares 282 Main Street Dial 4-7951 ELM MARKET PAUL ROY X2 ' V H t TV V l ™ v - , ' x -tf -( 65 X - ' - , - , 5 , t ' - ,c 1 t ' t t ' , ' v KEYES PONTIAC MOTOR SALES FOR YOUR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS SM CLEMENCE LUMBER CORPORATION DEALERS IN LUMBER — DOORS — SASH MOULDINGS — ROOFING — BUILDERS ' MATERIALS — ETC. 284 ELM STREET, COR. EVERETT DIAL 4-8856 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. PLUMBING HEATING and SUPPLIES 312 MAIN STREET PERRON TASSE, INC. AUTOMATIC jgf5) HEATING DIAL 4-4286 CONTRACTORS and ENGINEERS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. FLORSHEIM ' S MEN ' S BOYS ' SHOP 41 M £8 S BOYS COMPLIMENTS OF BEAUREGARD ' S FURNITURE, INC. 335 HAMILTON STREET DIAL 4-2569 § § TOPS IN QUALITY DEARY BROS. MILK t KEEP IN TRIM FOR YOU THE YEAR ' ROUND FUN FITNESS V FRIENDS CALL, WRITE or PHONE for DETAILS Y. M. C. A. START NOW SOUTHBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS 66 f H. U. BAIL SONS, INC. f 9 FRANKLIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. GENERAL CONTRACTORS DIAL 4-8131 PHIL ' S SHOE STORE Stylish Footwear For The Entire Family 316 MAIN STREET ALINE ' S FOOD SHOPPE A Silent Partner to the Housewife 24 Hamilton Street Dial 44469 § § SIMONDS MACHINE CO., INC. 246 WORCESTER STREET DIAL 4-3235 § GRACE FLOWER SHOP x Flowers for All Occasions § Dial 4-2032 93 Chapin Street LIRO ' S MARKET SELF SERVICE Dial 4-7120 8 Pleasant Street Southbridge, Mass. HOOK AND EYE RESTAURANT CATERING — BANQUETS HOTEL COLUMBIA DIAL 4-4971 FOLEY ' S NEWS MAIN STREET LOUIS DRESS SHOP SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. YOUR ICE CREAM MAN NECTAR PRODUCTS CO., INC. Visit Nectarland THOMPSON ROAD WEBSTER, MASS. 1 67 X:? ' ? ' , K , 5 ' t v - , t ' t r ' t LATEST IN RECORDS FONTANA ' S MUSIC STORE 10 ELM STREET All Three Speeds GIFTS For All Occasions VICTOR MATHIEU Teacher of Classical and Popular Music 330 Main Street Southbridge DAIRY SHOP SEREMET ' S HOME MADE ICE CREAM CANDY — MAGAZINES Globe Center Dial 4-8960 LAUNDER WELL SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY Quailty DRY-CLEANING DIAL 4-3946 — NEXT TO A P OPEN 7:30 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Satisfaction Assured RALPH ' S SPA Corner Elm and Everett Streets Dial 4-8976 CANDY SODAS PATENT MEDICINES HAMEL ' S GARAGE Dodge Job-Rated Trucks Dodge and Plymouth Cars 373 MAIN STREET DIAL 4-2523 § ESTABLISHED 1875 J. J. DELEHANTY CO. Complete Home Furnishers 858-864 Main Street Dial 4-6042 Skilled Floor Covering Layers G. GREGOIRE SONS MEN ' S FURNISHINGS 59 Years Experience in Shoe Repairing Dial 4-6634 15 Hamilton Street CODERRE FURNITURE CO. The Latest and Finest in Furniture and Appliances SHOP US AND SEE FOR YOURSELF 399 MAIN STREET GALE SHOPS HELEN D ' ELIA, Manager 341 MAIN STREET LAKIN ' S 207 Mechanic Street Southbridge MEN ' S, WOMEN ' S, CHILDREN ' S WEAR The Store Where Your Dollar Buys More MOM ' S CAKES FINEST PASTRIES Birthday and Wedding Cakes Decorated 210 Everett Street Dial 4-8872 BON MARCHE Adelane S. Caplette 5 Central Street Southbridge FIERRO ' S RADIO TELEVISION SALES AND SERVICE DIAL 4-8674 212 HAMILTON STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. X ' - - - - - 5 ' « v - - : t , ™ v. v T 68 X v5 v ?T v t« v ? , x ' .- YOURS TRULY WOMEN ' S WEAR PEPPERIDGE FARM BREAD AND ROLLS GEORGE BELLEVILLE, Dist. McGRATH RADIO APPLIANCE CO. 33 CRYSTAL STREET LENTI MOTORS, INC. PACKARD and INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRUCKS 42 CENTRAL STREET DIAL 4-3510 DESROSIER BUICK CORP. Authorized BUICK Sales — Service Service On All Cars 220 MECHANIC STREET Dial 4-3273 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. THE ELM BEAUTY PARLOR For Modern Hair Styling C. A. BUCKLEY 9 Elm Street Dial 5-5114 E. D. DESROSIER AND CO. INSURANCE COR. HAMILTON and MAIN STS. Dial 4-2805 C. H. KNIGHT INC. What you want most CHEVROLET gives you first 85 HAMILTON STREET DIAL SO 4-8541 FOR DEMONSTRATION Dial 4-2233 SOUTHBRIDGE COAL CO. 47 Hook Street Southbridge, Mass. Fuel Oils — Coal — Wood — Bottled Gas Heating Equipment ! Compliments of Doris Oshry DORIS ' DRESS SHOP 318 MAIN Street Dial 4-8451 X Tt ? X T t X H K lt V V -it V 0V V , X V V V K Kj£r l 69 X£ , x t t ( , v t ' - t ' ' ' V t ,t COMPLIMENTS OF A AND M TOOL AND DIE CO., INC. G. C. WINTER CO. SINCE 1868 Come in and Look Over Our Line of Gifts and Toys — Sporting Goods Hardware — Ice Fishing Equipment — Guns Electrical Appliances — Refrigerators Photography — Toys — Housewares Bendix Washers § Model Kits of All Kinds § § YOUR BANK | KNOW YOUR BANK ? LET YOUR BANK KNOW YOU f Worcester County Trust Company 249 MAIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE Member Federal Reserve System — Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 70 X5 v v5 v 5 ' ' x v ?x« - § f § AMES TEXTILE CORP. MANUFACTURERS OF § MEN ' S AND WOMEN ' S WORSTED WEAR 71 COMMENCEMENT Think for a moment about this word Commencement . It means that you have successfully completed a course of study at Mary E. Wells High School. But further than that, and more significantly, it means that you are beginning a new life. Whether or not you pursue your education further, you are now at the age when you will begin to assume some of life ' s major responsibilities. Your education is a vital factor in determining how well you meet these responsibilities. American Optical Company congratulates you on your Com- mencement . Our very best wishes go with you as you assume your new duties and obligations. It is our sincere hope that the future years may hold for you a brimming measure of health and happiness ! .American Uptical 72 OH, EL 1Am +q 5 CH ISn ' ' £ JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY A173DS 10870=) A ■ M r5fc? ■ r  .J . I