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

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Mile. Scopelliti dit, Repetez, si ' l vous plait ' JUDITH FRANCES WARREN General “Judi To be happy ourselves is a most effectual con tribution to the hap- piness of oth ers. A stranger would never guess that Judi ' s pretty complexion, strawberry- blonde hair, and big hazel eyes camouflage on outstanding sense of humor. Her vigorous ' Charleston typifies her vivacious personality. Judi is everybody ' : s friend — a friend that we all value very highly. Intramurals 11; Softball 12. JOYCE ANNE WELLWOOD General “Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. Joyce joined our class in its junior year, when she transferred from Charl- ton. Since then, she has shown great class spirit in her support of its ac- tivities. She has quickly made many friends in West Boylston. We wish her the best of luck in her future. Dramatics 9, 10; Webo 9; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Choir 11; Senior Play 12 . DONALD H. WOOD College “Don “Men cannot labor on always. They must have periods of relaxation. Don is one of the most brilliant and best-liked members of our class. His quick wit pours through his happy- igo-lucky air in the form of innumer- able, amusing puns. Don loves to tinker with scientific gadgets, and seems headed for a scientifc career. Vice-president 11; Class Committees 11; Audio Visual Club 10; Christmas Ball Committee 12; Magazine Sales 10; Wachusett Regional High School 9. 27

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JOAN CAROL SHUSTA College “Shu-Shu Amiability , o cheerful smile, a kind heart, a friend worthwhile. When you first meet Joan, you are immediately struck by her quietness, but under this calm exterior is a fun- loving, cheerful companion. Sincerity, originality, an appreciative sense of humor, and consideration for others are some of her outstanding qualities. These traits, coupled with an enviable scholastic record, insure success in her future endeavors. Language Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Dra- matics 10, 11, 12; Debating Club 11, 12 (Treasurer); Honor Society 11, 12; Yearbook Staff 12; Webo 9; Sen- ior Play 12. Mrs. Myrick supervises typing performance of senior girls. 4 % ROBERT FRANK SMITH General A friend to everyone around him. Bob is known for his easily-induced laugh. He is a good conversationalist, a dancer of no mean ability, and an authority on cars. His interest in ath- letics is keen, and he will talk for hours on football or the World Series. Baseball 10, 12; Cross Country 11, 12; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Webo 11; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Audio- Visual Club 9, 10. LINDA WALLIS STEWART College Sanka Full of pep, full of fun, a laugh and a smile for everyone. Linda has been known as “Sanka since Freshman Algebra. A peppy, vivacious, quick-smiling girl, she is the perfect cheerleader, full of life and enthus- iasm. She always has something friendly to say. Linda is a neat, original dresser, and she has very often started new fads. Softball 9; Dramatics 11, 12; Yearbook Staff 12; Treasurer 9; Class Committees 9, 10, 11, 12; Cheer- leading 10, 11 (Co-captain), 12 (Captain); Library Club 9, 10, 11; Senior Choir 11; Senior Girl Scouts; Senior Play 12; Sunday School Teacher; Member of Pilgrim Fellowship. ALEXANDER PAUL TAUTKAS Business “Al When done by him, it is done well. Al is our most talented artist, and he has been of inestimable service, everytime our class has needed art work done. Alex is also known among his class- mates for good taste in clothes. He is going into business, and the best wishes of everyone go with this wonderful fellow. Basketball 11; Intramurals 10, 11; Yearbook Staff 12; Class Committees 11; Senior Play 12. JOHN MILLER VICKERY College Self-confidence is the first requisite to great under . takings. John will long be remembered as captain of the school’s first undefeated, untied athletic team. He holds every individual cross country track record set by a Lion in the school ' s history to this date. John is also an outstanding student. He is considering an engineering career, perhaps in the military. Basketball 10, 11, 12; Baseball 11, 12; Cross Country 10, 11 (Captain), 12 (Captain); Dramatics 12; Yearbook Staff 12; Webo 10, 11, 12; Junior Prom Committee 11; Honor Society 11, 12; Magazine Drive Chairman 10, 11; Debating Club 11, 12; Language Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Library Club 9 (President), 10, 11, 12 (Vice-president); Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Senior Play 12. 26

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EXTRA! EXTRA! VOL 3 NO. 52 WEST JUNE 8, 1961 GRADUATION AT WBHS Today the Class of 1961 of the West Boyl- ston Junior-Senior High School is making head- lines— today marks the end of high school ed- ucation, today is graduation. In the audito- rium, before a packed audience of parents, relatives, and friends, sixty-three worthy stu- dents are about to receive their reward for a lot of work and study— a diploma. As they sit on the stage during the ceremonies, some are happy, and some are sad. No matter what his sentiment is, each one feels some touch of nostalgia at the thought of leaving the echoing corridors of his school. For some, each of the four years spent in high school will pass by quickly in retrospect. This is what they will remember: In September of 1957, the members of the Class of 1961 opened the doors of the new West Boylston High School for the first time. As they entered, they knew that they would be the first class to complete all four years of their high school education in this build- ing. This, in itself, was a distinction. Shortly thereafter, the Freshmen held their class elections. Ronald Pichierri was selected to guide the class in its infancy. To support their fine President, the class chose Robert Fisher as Vice-President, Judith Ramstrom as Secretary, Bonnie Goodale as Treasurer, and Joyce Culton as Student Council Represent- ative. Aided by the leadership of the execu- tive committee, the class undertook its first really big project in November— a dance entitled the Cornstalk Rock. The affair was a huge success. On the eerie night of goblins, witches, and ghosts, the Freshman class went about doing good by actively participating in the UNICEF drive. To climax the drive, the school spon- sored a booming Halloween party for the weary teen-agers. After working industriously for ten long months, the students left the school at the end of June for the long, glorious, summer vacation. However, they did not leave before they did their share to say farewell to the departing seniors. A group of girls. Mar y- Jeanne McMahon, Joyce Oulton, Elizabeth Davis, all served refreshments at the Gradu- ation Reception. After two months of relaxation and fun, the school year began again in September of 1958. The Sophomore class was fortunate to welcome three new faces— Lorraine Sardag- nola, Sharon Boynton, and Lorraine DeSanti. After renewing acquaintances with old friends, it was time to hold class elections once again. Ronald Pichierri, the incumbent, was re-elect- ed to serve as President, as was Judith Rams- trom, the incumbent, re-elected to serve as Secretary. Douglas Cameron became the new Vice-President, and David Lacilla became the new Treasurer. Bonnie Goodale and Richard Priestley were chosen as Sophomore Student Council Representatives. Several of the Class of 1961 became active- ly engaged in varsity sports during the 1958- 1959 season. Carolyn Harlow, who had been the sole representative of the class on the cheerleading squad in her Freshman year, was 28 joined by peppy Linda Stewart. This was the year the WBHS Cheerleaders cheered their way into fifth place in the famed Spencer Tournament. Also, during this same year, Richard Priestley, the sole Sophomore repre- sentative to the varsity basketball team, helped the hoopsters capture second place in the well-known Clark Tournament. Bonnie Good- ale, Nancy Lindberg, Joan Haworth, Judith Ramstrom, and Barbara Burke were active in girls ' sports this year. Robert Parker, Ben- jamin Lorge, Carl Nyman, William Quist, John Vickery, Ronald Pichierri, Edward Lynch, Thomas Gates, David Lacilla, Earl Meola, and Richard Meola took part in the various boys ' sports. In March, the Drama Club, under the ex- cellent direction of the new English teacher, Mr. McGrail, presented the first of its annual series of one-act plays. Bonnie Goodale and Joyce Oulton represented the class in this production. To culminate the year, the Soph- omore class, under the leadership of Douglas Cameron, presented an outdoor Memorial Day Assembly, and then they assisted at the Bac- calaureate services for the graduating Seniors. The Sophomore year, however, was only the beginning; more fame was yet to come to the Class of 1961. The Junior year beginning in September of 1959, was a busy, busy year for the Class of 1961. Per usual no class can function effi- ciently without a superb executive committee and per usual our class had the best. Ronald