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

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1955 volume:

JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY 3 8136 0002 0280 2 • - H !!■ m fSm JAC08 EDWARDS LIBRARY Do Not Take From This Room ■H 3 7 c f ®i)t Critosion anb grap cJhe yearbook Staff JJtneteen gunbreb Jftftp=jftbe lllary ©. lf e s (% A School Southb ridge, TTiassack assachusetts GREETINGS — I appreciate the privilege of conveying my best wishes to the Members of the Class of 1955. May the world that awaits you satisfy your expectations. May the training you have received in the schools of Southbridge serve you well in the years that lie ahead. You are facing a world of increasing opportunity. The great changes that have been achieved by mankind during the past half-century present more varied and more specialized vocational possibilities than have confronted any other group of young people in the world ' s history. There is a place and a need for every talent. There is happiness and material success to be attained by each one of you who faithfully accepts his responsibility. c E : ROBERT L. FOX Superintendent of Schools TO THE CLASS OF 1955 My message to the Class of 1955 is a brief adap- tation of a few words of Richard Hovey. My version reads thus: I do not know beneath what sky Nor on what seas shall be thy fate; I only know it ' can ' be high, I only know it ' can ' be great. A future awaits each of you — a future rhat will, perhaps, be far different from any past you have known or any present you are living. It is an un- known quality, a projection into the state of manhood and womanhood; it will be the assumption of the roles of citizens of America and citizens of the world, it will be the future you choose to make it. And what will you make of this unknown road into tomorrow? Will you rise to the pressure of modern living? Will you remember that education never ends? Will you remember that the pure in heart, soul and body walk in the paths of wisdom, tolerance and justice? Will you remember to take your place in society and give to your children ad- vantages even greater than you have received? Will you? I do not know, but I hope that each of you will pause to ask yourselves these questions when con- fusion as to purpose arises. Education, in the democratic spirit, fosters an in- quiring mind, but it is not enough to inquire. Answers must be wisely sought and carried through to ade- quate fulfillment. I, and the faculty of Mary E. Wells High School, by the very fact that we have graduated you as re- sponsible school citizens have every reason to believe the exact words of Richard Hovey. We trust you will be true to your American destiny, religious and school training, and make the future a better future than we of our generation made for you. When the Class of 1955 meets for its twenty-fifth reunion, I trust that the actual words of Hovey ' s quote will have come true. I do not know beneath what sky Nor on what sea shall be thy fate; I only know it shall be high, I only know it shall be great. J . pJ . Principal PERSONNEL MARY E. WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 1954 - 1955 Mr. Desroches Mr. Duhart Miss Fitzgerald Miss Hefner Mr. Hart Mr. Holmes Miss Howe Mr. Jenness Mr. Laakso Mr. Lacouture Mr. Lane Mrs. LeBlanc Mr. McMahdfi Mr. Rosengren Mrs. Small Mr. Sweet Miss Tait Miss Troy Mrs. Wanerka Mr. Welch JJedi tcatton wJ Mf mem, im ofo (btno 07. JLaaskso The class of 1955 dedicates this Crimson and Gray yearbook in appreciation of the expert leadership and friendly assistance with which we have been able to complete these past four years successfully and happily. y fficers of the i lass of tg j President GEORGE GAUDETTE Vice-President JEANNE XANTHAKOS Treasurer WILFRID HOUDE Secretary CAROL BENSON uionor [Pupils of the C ass of tgjj Carol Elizabeth Brown Donald Elderic Croke Estelle Therese Gravel Shirley May Holmes Wilfrid Joseph Houde Carroll Angela Hughes Emily Sylvia Laasko Mary Elizabeth Lamarine Hazel Hope O ' Claire Jeanne Demetria Xanthakos ALAN ROGER ANDERSON Andy Shorty Al ' Peachy Strange Road 2; An Old Eng- lish Christmas 2; Pot Luck 3; Seasoned Timber 3; Mikado 1; Talent Show 2; Band 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Drama 3. MARILYN SARAH ANDERSON Andy C. and G. 3, 4; Com.:Conces- sions 4, Motto 4, Prom 3, Play 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Band 1, Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; « . Hi Z. £ kr 2; Assembly 1; Play Usher 1, 2. EDWINA AUGUSTO Eddy Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3 ,4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; H. R. Sec. 3, 4; C. awi G. 4; Cap ' t. Mag. C. 4; Talent Show 1; Dram. Club 1; 1 Act Play 2; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Vic- tory 3, 4, Play Usher 3; O.G. 4; Assemblies 3, 4. SHIRLEY ANN BELANGER Half Cent Shorty Cafeteria Cashier 1, 2; C. and G. 4. PATRICIA BENJAMIN Pat Peet Student Council 4; G.O.G. 4; C. and G. 4; H.R. V.P. 4; Red Cross 3; Com.: Dance 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1; Usher: Parents ' Night 4, Class Play 3, 4. CAROL ANN BENSON Carol CB Class Secretary 4; H.R. V.P. 1, 3; Honor Society 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; C. and G. 3, Sub. Mgr. 4; Class Will 4; Oratorical Cont. 1; Basketball 1; Wells Hi-Lights 3; Mag. Camp. 3; Usher: Grad. Wk. 3, Play 3, 4; Com.: Ring 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Victory Dance 2, 3, 4, N.H.S. Dance 4; Play Pub. Mgr. 4; Assemblies 2, 3, 4 . JUDITH ANN BERRY Judy Bebop Basketball, Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Tennis 3; Bowling 4; Com. Dance 2, 3, Cap and Gown 4 Concessions 4. URBAN GERALD BERTRAND Urbie Jerry Glee Club 4, Special Quartette 4; Assemblies 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1; Football 1; Cap and Gown Com. 4; Dance 1 ; Royalaires. ELIZABETH FRANCES BROSKY Bet Betty Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Main Cast of Pirates of Penzance; Talent Show and Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Chtistmas Pageant 1; Cafeteria Cashier 1, 2; Dance Com. 1,3. CAROL ELIZABETH BROWN Carol Cat Brownie Band 1, Librarian 2, V.P. 3, 4; Red Cross 2, Delegate 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1; Softball 1; C. and G., Yearbook 4; H.R. V.P. 2; The Night of January 1 6th 3 ; Com. : Prom 3, Band Dec, Dance Dec. 2; Usher Grad. Wk. 3; Assem- blies 1, 2, 3, 4, Top Ten. PETER BRUCE BROWN Pete Band 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4; Boston Post Music Festival 2; Night of January 16th; C. and G.. Year- book 4; Traffic Officer 4; Pro- phecy 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; H.R. Mag. Camp. 2; Cafeteria Work- er 2, 3; Com.: Dance 1, Check- ing 2, Grad. Wk. 3; Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Good Gov ' t Rep. 4. ANN LOUISE BUTLER Annie Butt Band 1, 2, 3, Librarian 4; Jun- ior Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Com.: Class Trip 4, Play Usher and Refreshment 4, J.R.C. Dance 1, 2, 3, Class Dance 2; Assembly 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES EUGENE CAMPBELL Jim J. C. Band 3, 4, Manager 4; Aero- nautics 1, 3; Traffic Officer 4; IPV .r Hi-Lights 3. CELINE THERESE CANTARA Cee Class Secretary 3; Com.: Ring 3, Dance 2, 3, Prom Dec. 2, 3, Pictures 3, Play Usher 4; Bowl- ing 1. RALPH RICHARD CARON Ralph Traffic Squad 4; Com.: Cap and Gown 4, Dance 1; Clubs: Chess 3, Aeronautics 1, 2. WALTER CHACE Wally Bob Walt Will Nat ' l Athletic Scholarship S. 3, 4; Cross Country 2, Individual Work 3; Track 3, 4; H.R. Treas. 3; Aeronautics 1, 3. JANE LOUISE CHASE Slim Shock of His Life 2; O.G. 4. WESLEY KRAFT COLE, JR. Wes H.R. Treas. 1, 2, Pres. 4; Com.: Prom 3, Play 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Audio-V. Aids 1, 2, 3, 4. CONSTANCE COMEAU Connie H.R. Secretary 1; G.O.G. 2, 3, 4; Dance Dec. 1, 2, 4; Play Usher 4; Basketball 1; Bowling 1. EVELYN MARIE CONFALONE Evey Ev Wells Hi-Lights 2, 3; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3; C. W G. 4; Talent Show 1; O.G. 1, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1; Softball 1; Bowling 2; Tennis 3; Interclass Cheerleader 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3, Concessions 4, Superla- tives 4. DONALD ALDERIC CROKE Don Croker Honor Society 3, Treas. 4; Class History; Leads in Smartypants 4, Night of Jan. 16th 3, Shock of His Life 2, Pirates of Pen- zance 1; Clubs: Glee 1, Treas. 2, 3, 4, Aeronautics 1; Football 3; Baseball 1; Yearbook 4; As- sembly 2, 3, 4; Talent Show 3; Dance Com. 2; Projection Squad 2; National Athletic Scholarship Society of Secondary Schools 3, Royalaires, Top Ten. ANTOINETTE M. DEL GRECO Toni Antwine Night of Jan. 16th 3; Smarty- pants 4; Reader ' s Guild 1; Tal- ent Show 1; Debating 1; Bas- ketball 1; Tennis 3; Bowling 2; Interclass Cheerleader 1; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3; O.G. 1, 3, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Con- cessions 4, Prom Dec. 3; Usher: Talent Show 3. RAMONA D I BON A VENTURA Mona Ramona Junior Red Cross 1, 2, Treas. 3, 4; Band 2; Com.: Play Usher 4, J.R.C. Dance 1, 2, 3; Class Dance 2. JOHN LEONARD DIFEDERICO John Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Baseball 1; H.R. Treas. 4; C. and G. Bus. Staff 2, 3, 4; N o as. 16th 3; Traffic Squad 4; Assembly 3; Nat ' l Athletic Scholarship Society 3, 4; Class Will 4; Com.: Chr. Motto 4, Programs 4; Dance 2, 4. GEORGE RAYMOND GAUDETTE George Sparky Class President 3, 4, Treasurer 1, 2; Student Council 3, 4; Traf- fic Squad 3, Capt. 4; Band 1, 2, 3; BasebalJ 1; Shock of His Life, Night of Jan. 16th 3; Aeronautics 1; Usher: Talent Show 3, Grad. Wk. 3, Parents ' Night 3, 4; Com. : Concessions, Class Rings 3, Senior Trip Chairman, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Cafeteria, Pictures. ELAINE CORINNE GAUTHIER Elaine Cafeteria Cashier 1; Com. Flower 4, Dance 1, 3, 4. NOREEN ELIZABETH GAUTHIER Reen Monk Talent Show 1; Cafeteria Cash- ier 3; Orchestra 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Accompanist 3. CONSTANCE GEORGE Connie Con Glee Club 1, 2; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Flower Chairman 4, Concessions 4, Bowling 4; Usher 4; Cafeteria Cashier 1, 4. LORRAINE DORIS GIACOBBI Chick Class Prophecy 4; Bowling 4; Basketball 2; G.O.G. 1,2; Inter- class Tournament Chr. 1, 2; Cafeteria Cashier 3, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Chr. Cap and Gown 4. MARGARET RUTH GIROUX Margie Leads in Smartypants 4, Night of Jan. 16th 3; Talent Show 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3; Superlatives 4. WILLIAM ROYCROFT GOLDEN Bill Night of Jan. 16th 3; Traffic Squad 4; Concessions 4; Clubs: Aero. 2, Glee 4. HAROLD KENNETH GRANT Ken Nat ' l Athletic S. S. 3, 4; C. and G. 1; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3; Traffic Of- ficer 4; Interclass Basketball Tourn. 3, 4; Class Prophecy 4; Prom Dec. Com. 3. .10 ESTELLE THERESA GRAVEL Estelle Nat ' I Honor Society 3, 4; Class Prophecy 4; Bowling 1; Com.: Dance 3, 4; Tickets, Programs, Smartypants 4; Usher: Night of Jan. 16 3, Grad. Wk. 3; Caf- eteria Cashier 3, 4, Top Ten. EDWARD GRENKE Grenk Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, Basketball 1; Aeronautics Band 1, 2; Traffic Officer 4. JOHN HALLEY Jack- Traffic Squad 3, 4; Wells Hi- Lights 2, 3; Aeronautics Club 1, 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom 3, Banquet 4. KATHRYN EUGENIA HART Kathy Kappy Prophecy 4; Concessions 4, C and G. 3, Yearbook 4, H.R. Sec. 3, Red Cross 1, 2, 4, V.P. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3, Play Usher 3; Writing Contests: Elks 4, U. of Mass. Basketball Comp. 3, Teens Panel Member of Woman ' s Home Companion. DONALD RICHARD HASTINGS Stretch Office Errand Boy, School Bank- er 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4. EDWARD HOGINSKI Eddie H.R. Pres. 4, Traffic Squad 4, Com.: Dance 4, Play 4. First three years were spent at Enfield High School. WILLIAM EDWARD HOLDEN Bill Will H.R. Treas. 1, Pres. 2; Traffic Squad 4; Wells Hi-Lights 2, 3; Band 1; Com.: Grad, Dec. 3, Dance 4, Banquet Chr. 4. SHIRLEY MAY HOLMES Shirr Nat ' I Honor S. 4; G.O.G. 4; Night of January 16 3; Class Will 4; C. and G. 3; Oratorical Contest 1; Red Cross 1, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, R.C. Dance 1, 4, Honor Soc. 4, Prom 3, Salesman 3, Motto 4, Prompt- er 2, Book Covers 2; Usher: Grad. Wk. 3, Play 4, 1 Act 1, Top Ten. 11 WILFRID JOSEPH HOUDE Will Willy- Class Treasurer 4; Nat ' l Honor Society 3, Pres. 4; C. and G. 1, 2, 3, Bus. Mgr. C. and G., Yearbook 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Boys ' State 3; Good Gov ' t R. 3; Class Prophecy 4; Con- cessions 4; Traffic Squad V. Pres. 3, 4; H.R. Treas. 3; IP ' eZ j Hi-Lights 2, Ass ' t Ed. 3; Aero- nautics 1; Basketball 1; 1 Act 1; Parents ' Night 2, 3, 4; Class Committees, Top Ten. CARROLL ANGELA HUGHES Carroll C. H. Student Council 3, Sec. 4; Nat ' l Honor Society 4; C. ?« C, Yearbook, Sec. 4; Class Will 4; Assembly 4; Glee Club 1, V.P. 2; Usher: Grad. Wk. 3, N; ' o January 16th 3, Parents ' Night 3, 4; Com.: Grad., Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Concessions 4, Top Ten. LOUISE ANN IOZZO Lolly H.R. V.P. I, 5, 4; Cheer- leader 3, 4; C. and C, Year- book 4; Play Tickets 3; Inter- class T Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Com.: Ring 3, Prom 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Picture 4, Victory D. Dec. 3, 4. MARIE LOUISE JARRY Rec Glee Club 1,2; Bowling 1; O.G. 1, 2; Glee Club Play 1; Play Entre Act 1. ANN JUDITH KNOWLES Ann Smiley Concessions 4; M.S.P.CA. Con- test 1, 2; Tennis 4; Clubs: Red Cross 4, Glee 1; Usher: Play 3, 4; Grad. Wk .3; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Play Candy 3, 4, Class Color 4. BARBARA DOROTHEA KOWALESKI Babs Barb Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 4, Sec. 3; Com.: Class Trip 4, Prom Dec. 3, J.R.C. Dance Dec. 1, 2, 3; Dance Record Playing 2, 3; Usher: Class Play 3, 4; Clubs: Glee Club 1, 2, Band 2, 3, Wellsonians Orch. 1, 2; Caf- eteria Cashier 1, 2; Assembly 1, 2. EMILY SYLVIA LAAKSO Em Sugar Nat ' l Honor Society 3, Sec. 4; Smartypants 4, Night of Janu- ary 16th 3, Sugar and Spice 1; Yearbook 4, C. and G. 3, 4; Grad. Wk. Usher 3; Class His- tory 4; Concessions 4; G.O.G. 4; H.R. Sec. 1, 3, V.P. 2; In- terclass Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Talent Show 4; Jr. Red Cross 2; Debating 1; Amherst Con- test 1; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Dance 1,2,3,4, Top Ten. MARY ELIZABETH LAMARINE Midge Nat ' l Honor Society 3, ■V.P. 4; Class History 4; H.R. Sec. 1, 4; O.G. 3; G.O.G. 4; Glee Club Sec. 2; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Play Tickets 4; Usher: Grad. Wk. 3, Play 3; Bowling 4, Top Ten. 12 BEATRICE T. LAROCHE Bea Drum Majorette 3, 4; Victory Dance Com. 1; C. and G., Year- book 4; H.R. Sec. 2; Talent Show 3; G.O.G. 4; Bowling 1; Basketball 1. ARLINE MARY LATOUR Lynn Bashful Dooey Interclass Tournament Cheer- leader 3; Usher: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom Dec. 3; Red Cross 1. RICHARD ROLAND LAVALLEE Rich Prom Dec. Chair, 3, Dance Dec. 3, 4; Stage Mgr., Night of Jan. 16th 3, Smartypants 4; Con- cessions 4; C. and G., Yearbook Art 4; Will 4; Band Dance 3; Art Contest 2; Aeronautics 1; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4; Basketball 1. ROBERT THEODORE L ' HEUREUX Bob Slash Night of Jan. 16th 3; Home Room Health Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Crimson and Gray 2, 3, 4; Com.: Prom Dec. 3, Concessions 4. CAROLYN LENORA LEIGH Carol Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Special Group at Public House 3, Band Sec. 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Com.: Victoty Dance 1, 2, School Dance 3. DONALD ROBERT LIPPE Don Lip H.R. Pres. 2, 3; H.R. Treas. 1, 4; Co-Editor-in-chief: Crimson and Gray 4, Yearbook; Wells Hi-Lights 2, Ass ' t Business Mgr. 3; Student Council 4; Night of January 16th 3; Smartypants 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Conces- sions 4; Class Prophecy 4; H.R. Mgr. Mag. Camp. 2, 3; Traffic Office 4; Com.: Dance 3, 4, Ring 3, Prom Dec. 3, Trip 4; Parents ' Night 4, Assemblies 4. ROGER WILLIAM LUNDSTROM Ralph Regor Zeke Bowling 1; Band 1, 2; Well- sonians 1, 2; Christmas Pag. 1; Talent Show 2; Track 2; Traffic Officer 3. ADELINA NANCY LYNCH Addie Basketball 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Clubs: Jr. Red Cross 3, 4, Glee 3; Assembly Acts 3, 4; Play Entre-act 3; Com.: Dance 3, 4, Flower 4. 13 DIANE ISABEL McKINSTRY Di Diane Jr. Red Cross 1, Presidenr 4; C. and G. 2, 3, Yearbook 4; Class Prophecy Chairman 4; Smartypants 4, Night of Janu- ary 16th 3, 1 Act Play 1, Prompt. 2; Grad. Wk. Usher 3; O.G. 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, R.C. Dance 1, 2, 4, Conces- sions 4, Prom 3- LAURENCE GILBERT MARTEL Larry Marty Kane Din Dowse St. Council 4; H.R. Treas. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Interclass Tourn. 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 4; Traffic Squad 3; Magazine C. Mgr. 3, Readers Guild 1; Tal- ent Show Usher 2; Com.; Dance 1, 2, 4, Tickets 2, Prom 2, 3, Banquet 4. WILLIAM ROBERT MASON Billy C. a«i C, Yearbook 4; Dance Com. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Aeronautics 2. BARBARA ANN MICHAELES Barb Babs Class Vice President 2, H.R. V.P. 1, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3 Captain 4, Interclass 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 4; St. Council 3, 4 C. and G. 4; Talent Show 4: Clubs: Debating 1, Glee 1; Bas- ketball 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, Ring 3, Victory 2, 3, 4; Usher: Play 3, Parents ' Night 3; Assemblies 2, 3, 4. HAZEL O ' CLAIRE Hazel National Honor Society 4; Class Prophecy 4; Band 1, 2, Hist. 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Glee Club 4, Mass. All State Chorus 3; G.O.G. 4; Usher: Grad. Wk. 3, Play 4; Dance Com.: 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4, Top Ten. DANIEL EDWARD ORLOWSKI Dan Freshman Basketball 1; Base- ball 1; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Com.: Ring 3, Cap and Gown 4, Dance 2. MARILYN ANNE O ' SHAUGHNESSY Red Lyn NANCY FRANCES PERRON Nan Yearbook 4, C. and G. 4; Com.: Glee Club V. Pres. 4, Sec. 3; Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Festival Com.: Dance 3, Usher Concert 3, Concessions 4, Play Refresh- 2; Jr. Red Cross 4, Dance 2; Bas- ments 4. ketball 1, 2, 4; Assemblies 1, 3, 4; Play Entre Act 3, I Act Play Promp. 2; Art Contest 1. H ■■ ' . ..-■ ■ ' T t§ DOROTHY JOSEPHINE PIASTA Dot Dotty 2, 3, 4; Softbal Basketball 1, 1, 2, 3, 4; Interdass Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; IPe Ar Hi-Lights 2; C. tf G 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Talent Show 1; Usher Grad. Wk. 3, Com.: Play 4, Trip, Concessions 4, Superlatives 4, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT ALFRED POIRIER Bob Frenchy Student Council 2, 4; N A o aw. i pants; C. and G. • 4; Com.: Dance Prom 3, Ring 3, Chr. 4; Clubs: R ' s Sqd. 2, Debate 1; Stage Mgr. 2; H Mgr. Basketball, Assembly 1, 4. 3, Ex-Board 6th, Smarty- 4, Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4, Superlative G. 1, Proj. 1 Act Play R. Pres. 3; Baseball 1; MARGARET ELAINE POLAKOWSKI Margie Nat ' l Honor S. 4; Elks Essay 4; Night of Jan. 16th 3; Smarty- pants 4; C. and G. 3, 4; Wells Hi-Lights 2; H.R. V.P. 3; Class Will Chr. 4; Cafeteria Cashier 4; Usher Grad. Wk. 3; J.R.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Com.: Ring 3, Prom Dec. 3; Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Soft- ball 2, Mgr. Basketball, Soft- ' ball 3, 4; Tennis 4; Talent Show 1. ROBERT JOHN RISCHITELLI Bob ' Rich Basketball 1, Baseball 1, 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Ring 3, Prom 3, Dec. 2, 3, Conces- sion Stand 4, Newspaper 3, Traffic Squad 4. RICHARD MARSHALL ROSE Dick Rosie Rose Keid Traffic Office 4; Track Mgr. 4 Basketball 1, 3; H.R. H.O. 1, 2 Ba seball 3; Cross Country 1, 2 Clubs: Aeronautics 1, Glee 4 Dance Com. 1. DOLLY RUTH RUTCHO Dolly Doll Rutch H.R. Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4; Art: C. and G., Yearbook 4, Contest 2, Dance Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom 3, Banquet 4; Capt. Mag. Cam- paign 4; Bowling 4, Basketball 1; Class Play-Prod. 4, Pub. 3; Cafeteria Cashier 4. MARY ALLACOQUE RYAN Mary WILLIAM HERBERT RYAN Bill ' Fang Ryan Majorette 2, 3, 4; Talent Show Track 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Cross- 2; Red Cross 1, 2; Bowling 1; Com.: Dance 1, 2, Norwood Exchange Concert Usher. Country 1, 2, Capt. 3, Indepen- dent 4; Basketball 1; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Grad. Usher 3; Dance Com. 2, 3; Clubs: Aero. 1, Bowling 1, 2, Glee 4; C. and G. Bus. 2, 3. 15 BEVERLY ANNE ST. MARTIN Bev American Legion Oratory Con- test 3; Girls ' State Rep. 3; C. and G. Treas. 4; 1 Act Play 1, Leads: Night of Jan. 1 6th 3, Smartypants 4; Class Will 4; Concessions 4; Debating 2; Tal- ent Show 1; Grad. Wk. Usher; Dec. Dance Com. 3. CAROL MARIE ST. MARTIN Junior Red Cross 2, Sec. 4; J.V. Basketball Cap ' t 3; Wells Hi- Lights 2; InterclasS Cheerleader 3; Com.: Superlatives 4, Con- cessions 4, Prom 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. THERESA ANN ST. MARTIN Terry Glee Club 1, 2; Art Contest 2. PAUL JOSEPH SFREDDO Tsip Tsipper H.R. Treas. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club i 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4, C. W G. Staff 4; Traffic Squad 3, Co-Capt. 4; Leads: Sugar and Spice 1, Night of Jan. 16th 3, Smartypants 4; Pirates of Penzance 2; Football Mgr. 2; Christmas Pageant 1; Class Will 4; Assembly 3, 4; Com. : Trip 4, Dance, Play Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom 3; Royalaires, Operetta 4. BRIAN SIMPSON Brian Class Treasurer 3; Night of Jan. 16th 3; Football 4, Baseball 1; Com.: Picture 3, Ring 3, Dance 2, 3. ANN MARIE SUGDA Ann Softball I, 2, 4; Bowling 4; Concessions 4; Com.: Cap and Gown 4, Dances 3, 4. SANDRA ANN SZUGDA Sandy Sugar H.R. Sec. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3; Cafeteria Cashier 4; C. awrf G., Yearbook 4; 1P« j Hi-Lights 2, 3; Night of Janu- ary 16th 3; Prompter 4; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, Prom, Con- cessions, Superlatives 4. DOROTHY THEODORA THANAS Dot Class V.P. 1; H.R. V.P. 1, 2, 4; Cheerleader, Varsity 3, 4, Interclass 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 3, V.P. 4; C. an G. Staff 4; N o « . 16th 3, Smarty- pants 4; Com.: Victory Dance 3, 4; Prom 2, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Usher: Grad. Wk. 3, Par- ents ' Night 3, 4; Assembly 4. 16 CHRISTO TOPI Kika Traffic Squad 3, 4; H.R. Pres ident 2; Wells Hi -Lights 3 Aeronautics 1; Basketball 1 Baseball 1; Poster Award 1, Com.: Banquet 4, Ring 3, Prom 3, Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH LILLIAN WALKER Ruthie Shorty Band 1, Talent S. 2, Librarian 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4 Assemblies 1, 2, 3, 4; Com. Dance 1, 2, J.R.C Dance 2, 3 Judge 4. DONALD WELCH Don Shorty Class President 2; H.R. Presi- dent 1, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Cap- tain 4; Amherst T. 2; Interclass T. 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Cross Country 2; Traffic Officer 4; C. «W G. Bus. 2; Com.: Dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Tickets 1; Prom Ref. 3, Dec. 3; Jr. R. C. 1; Usher Talent Show 3. PATRICIA CAROL MALONEY Carol Glee Club 1, 2, 3; 1 Act Plays 2, 3; Reader ' s Guild 1; Basket- ball 1; O.G. 2, 3; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Com.: Dance 2, Ticket 3, Talent Show 2. JEANNE DEMETRIA XANTHAKOS Jeannie Jinx Class Vice President 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Co-Editor-in-chief C. and G., Yearbook 4; C. and G. 3; Nat ' l Honor Soc. 4; Wells Hi-Lights 2, Sec. 3; Conces- sions 4; Class History 4; Maga- zine Camp. Mgr. 2; Com.: Prom 2, 3, Play Prod. 3, 4, Dance Dec. 1, Grad. Wk. Usher 3; Interclass Cheer. 2, 3; Bowl- ing 4; Basketball 1, 4; Softball 1; Assemblies 4; Jr. Red Cross 1; Class Committees, Top Ten. 17 SUPERLATIVES Most Popular George Gaudette, Jeanne Xanthakos Most Bashful Walter Chace, Ruth Walker Chatterboxes Robert Poirier, Toni DelGreco Cutest Bill Holden, Midge Lamarine Skyscrapers Don Welch, Ruth Walker Babies James Campbell, Toni DelGreco Most Conservative Richard Lavallee, Estelle Gravel Most Gullible Walter Chace, Toni DelGreco Live for Long Weekends Don Welch, Connie Comeau Most Ambitious George Gaudette, Jeanne Xanthakos Most Likely to Succeed Willie Houde, Midge Lamarine Best Sports Eddy Hoginski, Edwina Augusto Carol Benson Most Inquisitive George Gaudette, Toni DelGreco Best Cooks Robert L ' Heureux, Carol Benson Connie George, Dolly Rutcho Best Dancers Don Croke, Bev St. Martin Did Most for ' 55 George Gaudette, Jeanne Xanthakos Most Optimistic Robert Poirier, Edwina Augusto Pat Benjamin Wittiest Eddy Hoginski, Dot Thanas Dreamers Don Welch, Connie George Teasers Bill Mason, Lolly Iozzo John DiFederico Smoothies Bill Holden, Dot Thanas Clowns Don Lippe, Jeanne Xanthakos Bookworms Willie Houde, Marilyn Anderson Shortest Don Hastings, Carolyn Leigh Heroes John DiFederico, Edwina Augusto Pessimists Richard Lavallee, Toni DelGreco Poets Don Croke, Margie Polakowski Musicians Peter Brown, Carol Brown Athletes Warren Fletcher, Eddie Augusto Orators Willie Houde, Bev St. Martin Singers Don Croke, Connie George Cutest Noses Jackie Halley, Kappy Hart Flirts Bill Holden, Toni DelGreco Happiest Eddy Hoginski, Eddie Augusto Artists Richard Lavallee, Dolly Rurcho Gigglers James Campbell, Shirley Holmes George Gaudette Most Fun to be With 21 Qjreshman LJi ear We bagan our Freshman year at Wells with two days of initiation. Our officers were Jerome Benoit, president; Dorothy Thanas, vice presi- dent; George Gaudette, treasurer; and Betty Salva, secretary. The main events of our freshman year were The Freshman Frolic and our one act play Sugar and Spice, coached by Miss Flora Tait. Fletcher was the lone Freshman honored by playing in the Webster game. The cafeteria opened this year and one session classes. f fftf 22 SOPHOMORE YEAR Our win over Bartlett began the events of our sophomore year. The Sophomore Dance and the Pirates of Penzance in which Betty Brosky, Donald Croke, and Paul Sfreddo starred were next on the agenda. Donald Welch was the only so- phomore who played in the Massachusetts Small High School Basketball Tournament won by Wells. Mrs. Chapman directed our one act play, Shock of His Life. The new class officers were Donald Welch, Barbara Michaeles, Jeanne Xanthakos, and George Gaudette. JUNIOR YEAR The Junior Year was highlighted, first, by our win over Bartlett on Thanksgiving Day, 6-0 — The play, Night of January 1 6 th, coached by Mr. Parker featuring lawyers Sfreddo and Croke as well as Judge L ' Heureux — battling over Karen Andre Laakso and Nancy Lee Faulk- ner St. Martin — The Prom, — decorated like the Taj Mahal in India, Ray Stone and his or- chestra providing the music — George Gau- dette, Jeanne Xanthakos, Brian Simpson, and Celine Cantara were our officers. 23 Cast of THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16th Prison Matron Shirley Holmes Bailiff : Peter Brown Judge Heath Robert L ' Heureux District Attorney Flint Paul Sfreddo His Secretary Carol Brown Defense Attorney Stevens Donald Croke His Secretary Margaret Giroux Clerk of the Court Jerome Benoit Karen Andre Emily Laakso Dr. Kirkland Brian Simpson Mrs. John Hutchins Toni DelGreco Homer Van Fleet George Gaudette Elmer Sweeney Robert Poirier Nancy Lee Faulkner Beverly St. Martin Madga Svenson Margaret Polakowski John Graham Whitfield John DiFederico Jane Chandler Diane McKinstry Sigurd Jungquist Donald Lippe Larry Regan Charles Scott Roberta Van Rensselaer Dot Thanas Stenographer Sandra Szugda Policeman William Golden Coached by Mr. Lester Parker cJhe (junior LPn om The Town Hall, decorated like the Taj Mahal in India, provided the setting for o ur Junior Prom. A small pool which was set in roses decorated the center of the floor. Ray Stone ' s orchestra helped make our prom turn out to be — the loveliest night of the year. Senior LJi ear Senior year brings memories of the Freshman Party, Septem- ber 17; class pictures; Superlatives counting under Robert Poirier and Carol St. Martin, Dot Piasta, Kappy Hart, Evelyn Confalone, Sandra Szugda, and Margie Giroux; Smartypants ; Kappy Hart ' s being selected for the Teen Age Panel by The Woman ' s Home Companion; the class book covers, under George Gaudette and Toni DelGreco; the inter-class basketball tournament with senior cheer-leaders; Dot Piasta ' s Five Hayseeds; the Royalaires; H.M.S. Pinafore; Music Festival in Uxbridge; the exchange concerts; trip to Washington; Prom; Class Night; the Banquet; and . . . Graduation. Senior Irlay The Class of ' 55 presented the comedy, Smartypants, on November 19, 1954. Members of the cast included: Beverly St. Martin as Miss Boniface, Margaret Polakowski as Smiley, Margaret Giroux as Minnie Graves, Barbara Michaeles as Holly Harbright, Toni Del- Greco as Eadie Sharpe, Emily Laasko as Betty Armstrong, Dorothy Thanas as Denise Defore, Diane McKinstry as Toni Travers, Paul Sfreddo as Dana Flood, Donald Croke as Kean Smart, Donald Lippe as Barron Nutley, and Robert Poirier as Lyman Loving. The class adviser, Mr. Eino Laakso, coached thcplay. Miss Flora Tait was in charge of makeup. Altiora Petimus THEANG MARY E. WELLS HIGH SCHOOL June 1965 EDITOR: Mr. Laakso EDITORIAL STAFF: Diane McKinstry, Chr. Estelle Gravel Donald Lippe Lorraine Giacobbi Peter Brown Kappy Hart Ken Grant Will Houde Hazel O ' Claire GEORGE GAUDETTE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN AN OVERWHELMING VICTORY! Government Notes Washington news is filled with names of the class of ' 55. Jean Xanthakos, first women vice- president, has completed her annual jet flight around the world. Miss Xanthakos likes to keep in contact with all the capitals of the world. Miss Barbara Kowaleski, U.S. spy in German war affairs, returned with Miss Xanthakos from Berlin where she has been stationed for the last two years. Beverly St. Martin, a prominent Washington hostess, will entertain her. Donald Hasting, formerly Miss Aucoin ' s messenger boy, now secretary of the U.S. Treas- ury, is consulting with Margaret Polakowski, a well known Washington lawyer, on the question of tax reduction. Marie Jarry, messenger for President Gau- dette, delivered the designs for the new abbre- viated income tax forms to be approved by Margaret Giroux, head of the income tax bureau, and Hazel O Claire from the office of rhe Post Master General. Science Notes One of the greatest scientific development in this era has been credited to Ann Butler. After ten years of research, Ann has developed a cure for cancer. Walter Chace has just landed on Mars with his Super Piper Cub, and he is now a full pledged Martian. . John DiFederico, the eminent surgeon, is the chief of staff at the Johns Hopkins Mem- orial Hospital. His nursing assistants are Carol St. Martin and Marilyn O ' Shaughnessy. Edward Grenke, the famous wild life con- servationist, has just published his book, The Life of the Muskrat in Maine. Eddy Hoginski, the famous speedster, broke the automobile speed record in his Superjet X25A. His ground speed was 429.67 miles per hour. Willy Houde, the inventor of the flying car- pet X57X, is preparing a trip to inspect the solar system. Bill Ryan, world famous bowling engineer, has finally engineered a triple strike. Education In the field of education many important positions have been filled. Dr. Roger Ezekiel Lundstrom, Ph.D., B.S., M.A., A.B., S.C., SC.D., LITT.D., compiles all I.Q. tests used in our country. Shirley Holmes is the new Dean of Women at Colby College. The Parents Teachers Association has had a tea to welcome five new teachers to the South- bridge School System. The former Connie Com- eau and Bea Laroche were parent hostesses. Diane McKinstry will be the new Kindergarten teacher at Mechanic Street School. Barbara Michaeles has been appointed French teacher at Mary E. Wells, Shirley Belanger is now the Senior English teacher, and Ann Marie Sugda will teach shorthand and typing. With the building of a new high school, physical educa- tion has been added. Sandra Szugda, who has received her doctor ' s de gree, will be the new teacher for this course. The new school nurse is Dorothy Piasta, who was also honored. Service Notes Colonel Wesley Cole, serving in the Air Force, has won an award for being one of the most courageous pilots in the United States. Admiral Kenneth Grant of the U. S. Navy has just released reports on his adventures around the world. Robert L ' Heureux, Chief Commissionary Man in Alaska, intends to retire at the end of twenty years. Testing the new space ships is the famous Wings KIKA, better known to us as Christo Topi. Fashion Notes At a recent gathering of fashion designers and models in Paris, the class of ' 55 was well represented. Seen at the gathering were Car- roll Hughes, who was awarded a fashion prize for designing diamond studded shoe lace holes, and Dolly Rutcho, originator of a new nurse ' s uniform which has attracted thousands to nurs- ing. Among the most prominent of the Ameri- 28 EL NEWS Blue and White White Rose can designers was Ann Knowles, who outfits African safaris. Carol Brown and Ruth Walker, famous New York models, were awarded duplicate prizes for being the best models at the two week meeting. Also cited was Lorraine Giacobbi, who an- nounced her new hair style for ' 65, the Hot Dog. Celine Cantara has been chosen Miss Paris Island of ' 65. Social Items Social events of the year 1965 disclose the following personalities. Kathryn Hart was chosen out of five hundred women to be the managing editor of the Women ' s Home Com- panion. Ramona DiBonaventura is enjoying a career as a social worker in the employment of the Federal Government. Donald Welch has just been cited as num- ber one draft choice by head ot N. B. A. He is expected to sign a contract with Boston Celtics replacing Tom Heinsohn. Emily Laakso, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, has retired and is now living in Fin- land. Mary Ryan, who has mastered all card games, has written a new book called How to Play Bridge. Ralph Caron, residing in Dero Beach, Cali- fornia, is the owner and manager of Caron ' s Clubs. Each night the club features the singing of Nancy Perron and Addy Lynch. Dick Rose has acquired the late Shak of Iran ' s harem and safari. He is capably assisted by Danny Orlowski, great white hunter. James Campbell is the originator of the Blinker Blump, a square doughnut. Pat Benjamin has just broken the shorthand record of Martin Dupraw. Jack Halley was unanimously voted presi- dent of the Wriggley Company, Inc. Miss Judith Berry is Mr. Halley ' s private secretary. Bob Poirier, renowned lecturer, is conclud- ing his tour of Europe with his series entitled A Thousand Ways to Get Rich. William Golden, after serving Uncle Sam for several years, has his own chain of motels in Flordia. Elaine Gauthier and Theresa St. Martin are the new owners of McClellan ' s. Donald Lippe is the President of the Stude- baker Company. Jerry Bertrand owns a camel farm in Egypt. Alan Anderson, one of our country ' s greatest orators, is doing research on Senator Taft ' s life in Ohio. He is assisted by Marilyn Anderson, the head librarian for the Library ofCongress. Edwina Augusto is the General ' s receptionist at Sampson Air Force Base. Larry, Marty Kane, Martel solved the mys- tery of the lost footsteps and brought fame to the Air Force. Bill Holden has found Davey Jones ' locker, which serves as the breadbasket for his insur- ance company. Bob Fatfingers Rischitelli, nationally known sleuth, is retiring on his reward money from solving the Brink ' s case. Lolly Iozzo has just been named Miss Amer- ica 1965 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Jane Chase, the Babe Zaka of ' 65, has re- tired and is making golf balls for President Gaudette. Thanas ' Chapeaux on Fifth Avenue, owned by Dorothy Thanas, is featuring the latest styles of Paris. Evelyn Confalone and Arline Latour are two leading models of this establishment, while Estelle Gravel is the Chief consultant. Carolyn Leigh, a social service worker, runs the Little Wanderer ' s Home in Boston. Brian Simpson is the owner of Nap ' s Spa, where the class of ' 55 gets superb treatment. Mary Lamarine is on her way to England to collect the war debt. President Gaudette sent her because her charming ' manner is sure to make her trip successful. Drama Notes Tonight ' s T.V. programs announced that Don Croke will be giving a solo with his guitar on Jackie Gleason ' s show. Don is now a big star in the singing cowboy movies. A little later our own Connie George, star of the Hit Parade, is having Noreen Gauthier, a protege of Liber- ace, make a guest appearance. Noreen puts Liberace to shame with her golden piano. The Midnight Sports Review is given by the able commentator. Bill Mason. It was announced today that Miss Toni Del- Greco was given a T.V. commercial award for her sales ability in selling Buick cars. One of T.V. ' s greatest comedians, the Gobel of 1965, is Peter Brown. Betty Brosky is starring with Paul Sfreddo in the country ' s newest musical, Okay Baby. Carol Benson is the hit of the revival on Broadway, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Thus closes rhe only edition of The Angel News. 29 cJhe Vi ill of the Class of tgj5 We, the Class of 1955, of Mary E. Wells High School, being of sound mind and body, and wanting the halls of Mary E. Wells to remain gay even after our departure, do hereby make the following bequests: To Mr. Fox, a fond memory of the Class of ' 55 may serve to remind him of the year of his arrival in Southbridge. To Dr. Roberts-n, we leave gratitlde for his understanding. To Mr. Laakso, a strong-box filled with thanks and appreciation, replaces the money he so eagerly helped us earn. To Miss Fitzgerald, Home Room 126 leaves Stinky , our per, to remind her of her darling cherubs of ' 55. To the faculty, we leave pleasant memories. Other bequests are as fellows: Alan Anderson ' s orator ' s tongue to Paul Meunier, Marilyn Anderson ' s store of book reports to Joanne Houle, Edwina Augusto ' s love for the armed services to Natalie Lockhart, Shirley Belanger ' s black hair to Judy Caron, Pat Benjamin ' s shorthand speed to Dolly Liro, Carol Benson ' s cheering voice to Loda Slota, Judy Berry ' s giggles to Pat Faford, Betty Broskey ' s singing voice to the Garceau twins, Carol Brown ' s clarinet to Barbara Bialy, Peter Brown ' s Spanish dancing to Harry Costa, Gerry Bertrand ' s ukelele to the underclassmen for future as- semblies, Ann Butler ' s trimmed hair to Carol Faxon, Jim Campbell ' s honest blue eyes to Ray Boisvert, Celine Cantara ' s love for the Marines to Judy Groth, Ralph Caron ' s suede jacket to Larry Smith, Walter Chace ' s voice to anyone who knows what it sounds like, Jane Chase ' s beautiful complexion to Judy Powers, Wesley Cole ' s rank in visual aids to Bob Willman Connie Comeau takes her diamond and just leaves, Evie Confalone ' s funny sensation when she is riding in the Buick to Betty Canty, Don Croke ' s guitar and yodeling to Mr. Jenness as a new talent, Toni DelGreco ' s Buick to the Driver Education Course so that there may be two cars instead of one, John DiFederico ' s broad shoulders to Barry Casey to help Mr. Duhart in future years, George Gaudette ' s fine record as class officer to Jordan Christo, Elaine Gauthiers ' s D. A. haircut to Rita Smith, Noreen Gauthiers ' s piano tunes to Carolyn Young, Connie George ' s morning cup of Java to Loretta Malisory, Lorraine Giacobbi ' s alluring red hair to Helen Topi, Margie Giroux ' s acting ability to Diane Michaels, Billy Golden ' s record of his theory of evolution to the sociology class, Ken Grant ' s genial salesmanship at the First National to Billy Bellos, Estelle Gravel ' s secretarial skill to Joyce Ugalde, Eddie Grenke leaves on a cloud, Jack Halley leaves Mr. McMahon with a few more gray hairs, Kappy Hart ' s ever-present smile and wonderful personality to Debbie Sichol, Don Hasting ' s daily strolls to the bank to Arthur Mitchell in order that he may get the needed exercise to lead the foot- ball team to victory, One of Eddie Hoginski ' s Oldsmobiles to Bill Borsari in hopes that it will aid him next June at Prom time, Bill Holden ' s good manners and suave actions to Ray Brousseau, Shirley Holmes ' father to the class cf 1957, Ramona DiBonaventura ' s argumentativeness to Anna Marino, Willie Houde ' s burnt radio tube to Paul Dobson, Carrol Hughes ' wardrobe to be divided evenly among the Junior girls, Lolly Iozzo ' s pleasing Iozzo personality to her brother Ralphie, Marie Jarry ' s statuesque poise to Sandra Micheli, Ann Knowles ' s quiet ways to all her brothers and sisrers in hope that they will follow in her footsteps, Barbara Kowaleski ' s polka stepping to Pat Nichols, Emily Laakso ' s give-away blush to Vivian Anderson, Mary Lamarine ' s position in the Honor Society to Jackie Poirier, Beatrice Laroche ' s laughing eyes to Elaine Krupinski, Arline Latour ' s famous saying, Feel cheap now! ,to the future freshmen, Richard Lavallee ' s artistic ability and willingness to help the class by making props to Paul Mathieu, Carolyn Leigh ' s sweet clarinet to Patty Smith, Robert L ' Heureux ' s rosy cheeks and chuckles to Alan Phillips, Don Lippe ' s curly hair to Eugene Saletnik, Roger Lundstrom ' s dancing to the Lapierre twins, Addie Lynch ' s sister Sylvia to carry on, Diane McKinstry ' s helpful manner to Judy Davey, Larry Martel ' s Eddie Fisher hairdo to Ray Snow, Billy Mason ' s mischievous looks to Pete Augusto, Barbara Michaeles ' cheering voice to Cathy Beebe, Hazel O ' Claire ' s high marks to Nancy Hughes, Danny Orlowski ' s cute baby grin to Jimmie Cotton, Marilyn O ' Shaughnessy ' s brilliant red hair to Judy Ritterbusch to add a bit of brightness to the school, Nancy Perron ' s height to the basketball team for luck, Dot Piasta ' s date book which she now no longer needs to Marcia Wilson, Robert Poirier ' s sharp vests to David Butler, Margie Polakowski ' s sweet, never-changing disposition to Peggy Serleto, Bob Rischitelli ' s love for the Red Sox to Joe Skarani, Dick Rose ' s license to the Driver Education course, Dolly Rutcho ' s artistic pen and ink to Bob Lockhart, Bill Ryan ' s winged feet to Kenneth Willis, Mary Ryan ' s happy disposition to cheerful Jim Laughnane, Beverly St. Martin ' s sophisticated manner to Paula Rubenstein, Carol St. Martin ' s constant smile to Jean Duda, Theresa St. Martin ' s black hair to Maureen Israel, Paul Sfreddo ' s singing voice to Jim Canty, Brian Simpson ' s curly black hair to Guido DiGregorio, Ann Marie Sugda ' s quiet ways to Peggy Vangel, Sandra Szugda ' s long blond hair to Irene Simonelli, ■ Dot Thanas ' terrific personality, her good looks, and her acting ability to the class of ' 56 to be divided equally, Christo Topi ' s bashful ways to Mario Piccione, Ruth Walker ' s quiet dignity to Sandra Veshia, Don Welch ' s athletic ability, good looks, and stature to Bob Lamothe, Jeanne Xanthakos ' s willingness-to-help to Miss Tait, class of ' 56 adviser, and her popularity to the ' 56 officers. Witnessed this sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five, and attested to by Carol Benson John DiFederico Carroll Hughes Richard Lavallee Margaret Polakowski Beverly St. Martin Paul Sfreddo 30 (btudent Council President Paul Meunier Vice President Dorothy Thanas Secretary-Treasurer Carroll Hughes Executive Board Member Robert Poirier Faculty Adviser Miss Constance Coderre SENIORS JUNIORS Patricia Benjamin William Bellos George Gaudette Judith Davey Wilfrid Houde Nancy Hughes Donald Lippe Robert Lamothe Lawrence Martel Jacqueline Poirier Barbara Michaeles Lawrence Smith Donald Welch Sandra Veshia SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN Elizabeth Canty George Chicoloff Jordan Christo Vivian Anderson Vincent Kochanek Deborah Sichol Paul Szczygiel 32 I tational crlonor Society President Wilfrid Houde Vice President Mary Lamarine Treasurer Donald Croke Secretary Emily Laakso Faculty Advisers Kathryn Beauregard Rose Brodeur Arthur Lane SENIORS JUNIORS Carol Benson William Clifford Estelle Gravel Judy Davey Shirley Holmes Joanne Hpule Carroll Hughes Nancy Hughes Hazel O ' Claire Paul Meunier Margaret Polakowski Jacqueline Poirier Jeanne Xanthakos Paula Rubenstein 33 i lee Hubs Faculty Adviser — Elwood Jenness MIXED CHORUS President Paul Sfreddo Vice President Nancy Perron Secretary Judith Davey Treasurer Donald Croke BOYS CHORUS President James Canty Vice President William Borsari Secretary Richard Rose Treasurer George Chicoloff GIRLS CHORUS President Joanne Dulmaine Vice President Patricia Nichols Secretary Deborah Sichol Treasurer Loretta Malisory 34 I 1 1 larij . Viz ells Ujand COLOR GUA S Paul Szczyg iel Const; MAJORETTES vS - (D . Mj r v,a « Anderson BeZ ' Sa dra iuJJf Ca f oJ Barnard Flo Laro pJnslci. ™y Ryan BAND MEMBERS Director — Paul J. Sweet President — Peter Brown Vice-President — Carol Brown Christina Bent, Barbara Bialy, Raymond Boisvert, Muriel Brown, Ann Butler, James Campbell, Camile Caraccio, Susan Colognesi, Marvin Cook, Joseph Damian, James Diorio, Carol Dudek, Kathy Grandone, John Kress, Wanda Liro, August Lulli, Barbara McRoy, Carolyn McRoy, Joseph Mar- Secretary — Carolyn Leigh Treasurer — Joanne Houle inelli, Gilbert Martin, Robert Morrison, Hazel O ' Claire, John Olson, David Quinn, Francis Renaud, Eugene Saletnik, Patricia Smith, Marion Snow, Nancy Snow, Raymond Snow, Carolyn Soldani, Dennis Tuttle, Ruth Walker, and Edward White. 35 i rimson and £fay Staff 1954-55 Editors-in-chief Donald Lippe Treasurer Beverly St. Martin Jeanne Xanthakos Subscription Manager Carol Benson Business Manager Wilfrid Houde Secretary Carroll Hughes ART EDITORIAL STAFFS SUBSCRIPTION STAFF Robert Lockhart Athletics Edwina Augusto Richard Lavallee WIT M Ronald Benoit Dolly Rutcho Robert Poirier %?£? LOCALS Alumni James Laughnane Carol Brown Barbara Michaeles Dorothy Piasta Peter Brown Paul Sfreedo Donald Croke PRATTLE Dorothy Thanas Ann Guardiani William Clifford Edward Zelazo Marilyn O ' Shaughnessy Nancy Hughes xvPTMr stafp Margaret Polakowski Pau l a Rubenstein TYPING STAFF Ada Tieri Patricia Benjamin Jean Tuomi FACULTY ADVISERS Shirley Belanger Miss Fitzgerald Lorraine Giacobbi Miss Howe Louise Iozzo Beatrice Laroche Sandra Szugda BUSINESS STAFF John Anderson Paul Blanchard Roger Crevier Leo Davey John DiFederico Paul Dobson Timothy Jones Vincent Kochanek William Lakin Robert L ' Heureux Thomas Libuda Raymond Snow Robert Willman cJraffu Squad yfuntoi [Red Gross ■ ■ ■■■ rw t ' • T i«a(l A.. s a V i W — ' V em, i ' , v ' ' l . v ... fc — ,- - t QJootball Coach — Paul A. Duhart Ass ' t Line Coach — Archie Champagne Ass ' t Backfield Coach — Joe Theodoss WELLS FOOTBALL SQUAD R.G. John DiFederico 1955 Co-Captain C Warren Fletcher 1955 Co-Captain L.G Edward Grenke 1955 L.E Donald Welch 1955 R.T Brian Simpson 1955 L.G George Materas 1956 L.E Peter Szugda 1956 R.G Arthur Mitchell 1956 Q.B Robert Lamothe 1956 L.H.B John Volpini 1956 G Mario Piccione 1956 T James Dunn 1956 H.B Michael Congdon 1956 L.T George George 1957 F.B Joseph Skarani 1957 F.B Robert Thibeault 1957 H.B Jordan Christo 1957 G William Tremblay 1957 E Paul Congdon 1957 H.B Raoul Plouffe 1957 R.E George Chicoloff 1958 R.H.B Peter Augusto 1958 H.B John Farland 1958 G John Serleto 1958 T Christo Lazo 1958 C Raymond LaFleche 1958 E Richard Tremblay 1958 40 mm SCORES Wells 20 Classical 19 Wells 6 Putnam 31 Wells 12 Killingly 6 Wells Athol 40 Wells Northbridge 40 Wells 12 Holden 39 Wells Bartlett 25 41 ujol s ' {Basketball VARSITY Donald Welch Robert Lamothe Jordan Christo James Canty George Chicoloff C RF LF LG C ' 55 ' 56 ' 57 ' 56 ' 58 James Laughnane RG John Farland F Peter Sudga G Alan Borsari G Peter Augusto F ' 57 ' 58 ' 56 ' 56 ' 58 SCHEDULE Notre Dame Classical Notre Dame Tourtellotte St. Louis Pomfret Spencer Bartlett Spencer Tourtellotte St. Louis Classical Bartlett -•■ ' y C f r s ' Ujasketball VARSITY Edwina Augusto Judy Berry Rona Kress Adelina Lynch Florence Ludwin Mrs. Helen Duquette, Coach Anna Marino Nancy Perron Dorothy Piasta Sandra Szugda Jeanine Tetreault Pauline Millett, Mgr. a rtmson an d ( ray yearbook Staff 1954-1955 Editors-in-chief Donald Lippe Jeanne Xanthakos Business Manager Wilfrid Houde Treasurer Beverly St. Martin Secretary Carroll Hughes Subscription Manager Carol Benson ART AND LAY OUT STATISTICS Peter Brown Donald Croke Richard Lavallee Kathryn Hart Diane McKinstry William Mason PHOTOGRAPHY Marilyn O ' Shaughnessey Carol Brown Margaret Polakowski Sandra Szugda Robert Poirier FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Fitzgerald, Miss Howe TYPING STAFF Carroll Hughes Patricia Benjamin Lorraine Giacobbi Louise Iozzo Beatrice Laroche Sandra Szugda Shirley Belanger BUSINESS STAFF John Anderson Paul Blanchard Roger Crevier Leo Davey John DiFederico Paul Dobson Timothy Jones Vincent Kochanek William Lakin Robert L ' Heureux Thomas Libuda Raymond Snow Robert Willman 44 s p o R T S TENNIS John Anderson Barbara Bialy Judy Cutler Carole Dudek Kathleen Gallery Judy Groth Clayre Hill Nancy Hughes Margaret Kimball John Kress Richard Lafleche Susan McMaster Sara Schauweker Mary Spielman Edward Van Dernoot Mr. Arthur Lane Jenifer Baxter Wesley Cole Stephanie Domijan Jay Fitzpatrick Pauline Gendreau David Herrald Virginia Hill Eleancr Kimball Ann Knowles Elizabeth Lafleche Dolores Liro Gale Palmer Irene Simonelli Janet Tieri Edward Zelazo LAST WALK HOME. ■ SOUTHBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK j YOUR MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK ENCOURAGES THRIFT THROUGH SCHOOL SAVINGS ( 5 i 5 T « - x v5 t v i ! 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BOUVIER, AGENT Joseph E. Desrosier Insurance Agency DIAL 5-5141 9 ELM STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. WORCESTER COUNTY ELECTRIC CO 176 MAIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. LIKE-NU CLEANERS, INC. 100 CENTRAL STREET DRIVE IN SERVICE 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 BIdg. Southbridge ERNEST AND RAYMOND LIPPE E. M. PHILLIPS SON Planned Insurance Protection JOHN N. BURNHAM ERNEST H. PERSSE 268 MAIN STREET DIAL 4-4303 — 4-4304 1b i T i4r - l t v t - i ' v ™ nii -ii v iL v i i i v i HARRY I. CUTLER, INC. Worcester Road Southbridge 4-3255 Authorized Sales and Service MERCURY LINCOLN SIMONDS MACHINE CO., INC. 246 WORCESTER STREET DIAL 4-3235 THE BOSTON STORE J. O. Berthiaume, Prop. 36 HAMILTON STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Showing Only the Finest Selected Motion Pictures for Your Enjoyment PAQUETTE STATIONERY COMPANY 3 Norwich Street Worcester 315 Main Street Southbridge LA VALLEE ' S ESTABLISHED 1916 DIAL 4-3360 Ice Cream, Greeting Cards, Cosmetics, Patent Medicines Smoking Supplies 184 MECHANIC STREET Compliments of HARVEY - WELLS ELECTRONICS }l v -0i 0 ' t6r K x x0 T 0v v0 4n 0v v v K HOGINSKI MOTOR SALES, Inc. 284 WORCESTER STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. SOuthbridge 4-2541 OLDSMOBILE SALES SERVICE Complete Automotive Service on all Makes h § l - V J V Vt X TOT TO TEEN SHOP Infants ' — Children ' s Wear 16 Hamilton Street Dial 4-7234 JARRY ' S PHARMACY Corner of MAIN and HAMILTON STREETS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. Dial 4-7401 BARNARD ' S SERVICE STATION Expert Repairing on All Cars CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE Dial 4-6781 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 Compliments of MONOHAN ' S STORE To the Class of 1955 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 }i0 ' 0 4r 0v x 0 v v v v K - y inmiiim ■•;:: « -k. da fcfm 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 STUDIOS New England ' s Largest School Photographers direct sales personal service O original layouts retouching composition mechanicals halftone and line negatives oosition ienntiv0c fi m and plate stripping plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service packaging delivery 1 1 ' ' J [ YEARBOOK I PRINTERS M t. o ' toole and sons, inc. Stamford, nev Connecticut Stamford 4-9226 york me 5-41 12 ( -X X C ' X ' X TK X -K t V rx-£ot X K C 6. HTLcmaeaun Kiddies ' Wear — Ladies ' Apparel 30 Hamilton Street Dial 5-5013 DAVID LENTI SHOES — CLOTHING 1 1 Elm Street Southbridge, Mass. CONSUMER ' S SUPER MARKET Groceries — Meat — Produce 24 Hamilton Street Dial 4-4186 THE HARTWELL PHARMACY Robert C. Howe, 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 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 74 Pine Street Ice Cream Dial 4-8904 Y 4r ™-0T 0™- v v K6r v v ™ 5 W. H. LEGATE WALLPAPER AND PAINT FLOOD ' S SERVICE STATION 93 Hamilton Street Dial 4-7965 R. ROBBINS 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 KOCHANEK ' S FURNITURE STORE CORNER CENTRAL AND HOOK STREETS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS DIAL 4-4891 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS FOR DRUG STORE NEEDS CALL ON US CENTRE PHARMACY The REXALL Store DIAL 4-7063 319 Main Street 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 KEYES PONTIAC MOTOR SALES I FOR YOUR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS Or CLEMENCE LUMBER CORPORATION DEALERS IN LUMBER — DOORS — SASH MOULDINGS — ROOFING — BUILDERS ' MATERIALS — ETC. 284 ELM STREET, COR. EVERETT DIAL 4-8856 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. PERRON TASSE, INC. PLUMBING HEATING AUTOMATIC and SUPPLIES 312 MAIN STREET DIAL 4-4286 CONTRACTORS HEATING and ENGINEERS SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS FLORSHEIM ' S MEN ' S — BOYS ' SHOP I W S BOYS COMPLIMENTS OF BEAUREGARD ' S FURNITURE, INC. 335 HAMILTON STREET DIAL 4-2569 TOPS IN QUALITY DEARY BROS. MILK KEEP IN TRIM SOUTHBRIDGE FOR YOU THE YEAR ' ROUND FUN FITNESS IT FRIENDS CALL, WRITE or PHONE for DETAILS Y. M. C. A. START NOW MASSACHUSETTS yt 4r ii L L v 4rx - K H. U. BAIL SONS, INC. 9 FRANKLIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. GENERAL CONTRACTORS DIAL 4-8131 C S OUTLET INC. Workmen ' s Trading Center 17 Central Street Dial 4-8551 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. ALINE ' S FOOD SHOPPE A Silent Partner to the Housewife 24 Hamilton Street Dial 4-4469 PHIL ' S SHOE STORE Stylish Footwear For The Entire Family 316 MAIN 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. X 5 ' x x t v. i x rK v. c x K 5 ' FONTANA ' S MUSIC STORE 10 ELM STREET LATEST IN RECORDS — All Three Speeds GIFTS — For All Occasions VICTOR MATHIEU Teacher of Classical and Popular Music 330 Main Srreet Dial 4-3660 Southbridge DAIRY SHOP SEREMET ' S HOME MADE ICE CREAM CANDY — MAGAZINES Globe Center Dial 4-8960 CANDY LAUNDER WELL SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY Quality 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 PATENT MEDICINES SODAS 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 DELIA, 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. { Tt c v x T« T o v v v x Tc v v h v v x v r t ic x v X J. CARTIER EAST MAIN STREET C and L MOTOR CO. DeSOTO and PLYMOUTH DEALERS F. LENTI DIAL 4-4306 McGRATH RADIO APPLIANCE CO. 33 CRYSTAL STREET DESROSIER BUICK CORP. Authorized BUICK Sales — Service Service On All Cars Dial 4-3273 220 MECHANIC STREET SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. THE ELM BEAUTY PARLOR E. D. DESROSIER AND CO. For Modern Hair Styling INSURANCE C. A. BUCKLEY COR. HAMILTON and MAIN STS. 9 Elm Street Dial 5-5114 Dial 4-2805 New Styling 195 5 CHEVROLET New Life (V8 ot 6) Liberal Trade-in Allowance C. H. KNIGHT, INC. New Everything 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 W 0T 0 4r 0 0v 0v0 0v0 0 0v0 i6r p X X X X V V V ( C t C t X V X X T - V L V TC X X X X « W X X DUDLEY ROAD SOUTHBRIDGE ROOFING CO. ESTABLISHED 1881 FACTORY AND RESIDENTIAL ROOFING FABRICATED SHEET METAL PRODUCTS DIAL 4-4336 SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS. 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 Worcester County Trust Company 249 MAIN STREET SOUTHBRIDGE Member Federal Reserve System — Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation s 9 AMES TEXTILE CORP. | MANUFACTURERS OF MEN ' S AND WOMEN ' S WORSTED WEAR An Investment In Knowledge Pays The Best Dividends. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN -American Uptical § Turn to the writings of any one of the world ' s great men and you are sure to y find a reference to the great value they placed on education. We have chosen to quote Benjamin Franklin for a very special reason. Actually, he is the father V of a large segment of our business because it was he who invented the first bifocal lens! ? The investment — as Franklin puts it — that you are now making in knowledge will go far to insure your success in later life. And further, the dividends that you will receive later will be proportional to the degree of mastery which you attain in your studies. American Optical Company is also currently making a large investment in know- ledge to insure its future. Our new Research Center, staffed by learned scientists and technicians in the field of optics, stands as a fine example. It is our belief that these people, working for the Company to improve the vision of human beings the world over, will be paying dividends for many, many years to come. sdfe — m M £ T H- ' ■ -I .1 ' ■■ _ 5 2 h ■■■ 1 ■ ra 7 ' • -, Snttt  • ' i ■ «rtT ' JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY 38 36 0002 0280 2