West Boylston High School - Lions Roar Yearbook (West Boylston, MA)

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Place: West Boylston Junior-Senior High School Auditorium .... They look so eager and anxious to face life. I hope they can accomplish what they set out to do. It seems only yesterday that I was up there on that same stage in my cap and gown, end- ing the first and most successful year in the new school. I remember how glad we were to come back to West Boylston after three years in Holden where we had opened another new school. Although we liked Wachusett very much, it was wonderful to have a school of our own again. It was up to us, the Seniors, to set the standards of behavior and the traditions of the new school, as well as to organize the year’s activities. We accepted the challenge and did the best we could. The first task we tackled was to elect officers and a Student Council. Our president was Dennis Wheeler, vice-president, Richard Fitch, secre- tary, Jean Hamilton, and treasurer, Ruth Stewart. The Senior representa- tives to the Student Council were Frances Quist, president, and Judy Morter, secretary. Our yearbook, the Lion’s Roar, was our next important project. Beverly Gammell and Frances Quist were chosen co-editors and the entire class CLASS HISTORY formed their staff. Committees then went to work and made the important decisions concerning a school ring and our senior pictures. With the aid of Mr. Cecchini, the school’s printing presses were set in motion and our newspaper, the Webo, was born. Joan Blodgett and Bobby George were its co-editors. Although we had no past experience as a school in this field, our first issue was very promising, and all further issues proved to be a success. Our senior play, a comedy called Curtain Going Up, was directed by Mr. McMillan and starred Jean Hamilton and Frannie Quist. Brenda Leger was the student director. The Girls’ Field Hockey Team had a record of undefeat for the season. Many senior girls were on the team. Also, our basketball teams, both girls’ and boys’, had a wonderful represen- tation from our class. Two girls from our class were cheer- leaders: Pat Balcom, Captain, and Brenda Leger. They did much to foster school spirit at the games. Our senior year was a success in the eyes of all concerned. We owe much of this success to our advisors, Mr. Davis and Mr. Griffin. Also, Mr. Lepore’s role in both our class and personal lives was immeasurable in helping us to plan our futures. 28

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Bill Fisher bestows his ability to soup-up cars to Mr. Pendleton. Dick Fitch presents his witty expres- sions as a challenge to Mr. Flagg’s students. Bev Gammell leaves Don Moore. Bob George challenges Harold Vickory to out-argue him any time. Merelene Gilks leaves her ability to play the role of a crabby teacher to Mrs. Gagle who just can’t seem to fill the part. Ralph Griswold bestows his blushing- ways to Larry Silvester. Jean Hamilton leaves her sophisti- cated ways to Julie Salerno who is anything but. Connie Harlow leaves Carolyn who is sure to live up to her good name. Kathy Havener leaves her ability to organize all committees. Pat Jubinville leaves the chorus with- out a soprano soloist. Ron Roberti leaves his basketball ability for the Coach to use next season. Paul Schiebler leaves the Webo staff without an offset printer. Brenda Leger leaves an empty space on the cheering squad. Judy Maddocks leaves with a spark- ling personality but “Stubby’s” here to take her place. Judy Maki leaves with Butch Wheeler. Frank Mercier bestows his ability to fall asleep in Psyc. class to future Psychologists. Joanne Molinari leaves Mr. Griffin a dozen pencils to figure out the totals on next year’s magazine drive. Ruth Murphy leaves having com- pleted her high school years with success. Steve Neale leaves for the Air Force to find a way to the moon. Joyce Paquette leaves her flirting ability to Lee Maker who has been studying up on it. Joe Pepin leaves the halls of West Boylston echoing. Paul Pichierri presents his curly hair to Paul Mercadante. Fran Quist leaves her ability to get along with classmates and teachers to future students. Rick Quist presents a dozen friend- ship rings to the underclass girls. Jerry Silven leaves without a back- ward glance. Ruth Stewart leaves a space for a first string basketball player. Nick Spencer leaves to the teachers his ability to start cars on cold morn- ings. Rosie Tambolleo leaves with the kind of nature that has made our first year at W. B. a success. Linda Thoren leaves with her won- derful sense of humor. Dennis Wheeler leaves his versatility to the next senior class. Harold Wheeler leaves in silence. Signed, sealed and delivered. Judy Maddocks Joyce Paquette Rose Tambolleo Frances Quist Judy Morter leaves the Student Council without a secretary. n

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.... We started our junior year by electing officers. West Boylston repre- sentatives were Brad Carson, vice- president, and Judy Maddocks, secre- tary. Our junior play was a success, as well as our long anticipated Junior Prom, which was named “Sea Shadows.” Many of our girls and boys were outstanding in sports, too. . . . . Our Sophomore year, too, began with the election of officers. Jean Hamilton was chosen as secretary. Clubs were on their way to ef ficient organization, and sports were well pur- sued by many athletic-minded students. ... As a Freshman, I remember enter- ing Wachusett Regional High School wide-eyed with amazement at the size of the building. Clubs were started, sports were organized, and general confusion began our Freshman year. The year was quite uneventful in comparison to the others, despite the fact that it was our first year in a brand-new school. .... I can remember so well those days when I was there with my friends, in the spotlight, preparing for my life work. Of course, the Class of ’58 will always hold those memories in their hearts and think of the golden days spent in West Boylston High School. 29