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

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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

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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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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