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

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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

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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.

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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