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

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In September of 1958, proud Papa Lion hailed the arrival of the Class of 1962. SHIRLEY MAE ALLISON Her only fault is that she has no fault”, competent, co-operative, and cheerful . . . a sincere and friendly disposition . . . modest . . . gentle ... a willing worker . . . well-dressed Class Gift Committee 4; Class Committee 2, 3, 4. RUSSELL ARNOLD ALMSTROM I like work; it fascinates me. I could sit and watch it for hours.” blond and tall . . . out-spoken ... a bit of wolf . . . frequently laughing . . . a teaser . . . cars ... a teacher’s chal- lenge . . . noisy Class Committee 3, 4; Baseball 4. SUSAN ELAINE ANDERSEN A merry laughing comrade she, a sharer of mirth and glee.” Sue . . . hidden spirit of mischief . . . wit her best weapon . . . clown of the highways . . . fun and friendly . . . men- tally alert . . . cheerfully chatty . . . Dennis the Menace . . . giggles galore Softball 4; Dramatics 2; Yearbook 4; Ski Club 3; Class Committee 3, 4; Senior Gift Committee 4. GAIL LOVE ARMSTRONG The sincere alone can recognize sin- cerity.” freckles . . . pierced ears . . . business whiz . . . horseback riding . . . church cheerleader . . . lived in Dominican Re- public for 5 years Band 1, 2; Language Club 1; Intramurals 1, Orchestra 2; Class Committee 3, 4. 18

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Remember how she worked to foster school spirit and bring a PEP Club to WBHS? Oh, September was busy. In addition to settling down to homework, we still had time to support the cross country team. DANNY THOREN and WAYNE PARKER helped spark the team.” Meanwhile, ULA TOBIESEN, ARLENE WRIGHT, JOLYNNE KANF.RVA, SUZETTE DIONNE, CLARA FELLOWS, and BARBARA NOWAK spent their aft- ernoons racing up and down the hockey field. NANCY HOLT was the manager of that team. What were you doing all this time, Lana?” Me? Oh I was working on the school paper, the WEBO, as editor. ALICE FULLER. SHIRLEY ALLI- SON, and SUE ANDERSEN were just a few of the senior girls who helped to get out the WEBO. A Senior Cabinet was set up that year. TERRY RICH, BETTY LOU DORSEY, SANDY JERNSTROM, JANICE BLAKE, and DOTTY FLAGG provided some of the spark for that group.” Remember the Senior Ball?” I sure do. My friend JANICE BLAKE and STEVE LOVELL were co-chairmen. I remember JANICE hav- ing a fine time trying to get everything organized. ULA TOBIESEN and LINDA BROWNELL set up the dec- orations; PAT McAVEY planned the program; LANA SILVESTER sent out the invitations; GERRY SCHER and STANLEY SHERMAN had charge of clean-up. Look. Here’s the program for the ball. SUZANNE HALKOLA designed it.” On November 22, 1961, the Class of 1962 presented their last big social affair for the year. More than fifty Senior couples danced to the music of Perry Conte at the ball entitled, Moonglow.” MAUREEN MACKLIN was Queen and in her court were two other senior girls — SUSAN MAKI and PAT McAVEY.” Remember when the Senior play cast went to Bos- ton to see The Lark?” I do because I went. Oh what a time we had. Remember coming home about two o’clock in the morning?” Who were the kids in the cast?” I’ve got a list right here. SANDRA JERNSTROM. HOWARD MARIOTTI, LEITH SCOTT, WAYNE PARKER, and GERRY SCHER were only a few kids in the cast.” CLARA FELLOWS was student director in addition to MAUREEN MACKLIN and NANCY ERIKSON as student assistants. TONY TAGGERT was in charge of set production.” On the 11th and 12th of January, the Senior Class presented their play, Harvey” to a capacity audience. The whole play was tremendously received.” After the play, we certainly had to start studying for those silly midyears.” Oh, shush.” We became pretty busy supporting all the basketball games. As worthy seniors we had to cheer on not only our classmates but the whole school.” Weren’t STEVE DOWNER AND RAY NELSON co-captains of the team?” Yes, and WHITEY MOORE and EDDIE NADOW and DANNY THOREN played for their school too.” DONNA GLYNN and NANCY ERIKSON were co-captains of the cheerleaders and did a fine job of leading the cheers of the school.” But you must remember the fact that they had plenty of support from the Seniors. I remember how some of the seniors came in with flags, lions, and ' most of all loud voices which they weren’t afraid to use.” Remember how BARBARA NOWAK ran around at games taking pictures, as well as, at the senior par- ties?” Oh, I don’t know. MANNING did take a few too. Some of his are in the back of the 1962 LION’S ROAR.” All too soon it was May. The seniors were begin- ning to count the days until graduation.” The junior prom, finals, and the end of classes came in rapid succession.” Then the Senior banquet, the distribution of year- books, Senior Class day, and graduation.” Now we must start writing the history or we’ll miss the deadline. I still don’t think there is enough to write about though ...” SUE, LANA, and HOWIE 17

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WOLFGANG BAUER Good nature and good sense are never separated.” I Volf . . . from Germany ... a leader . . . very friendly ... a sports enthusiast . . . lights, please . . . great physicist . . . aims for the sky — a pilot . . . speaks per- fect English? . . . well-known, well-liked . . . Friendly’s Model Railroad 1; WEBO 1, 2; Graphic Arts 2; Audio-Visual 2, 3; Class Presi- dent 2, 3; Yearbook 4. STEVEN TRASK BLAKE The blush is beautiful but sometimes in- convenient.” man of action . . . easy-going attitude . . . devilish grin . . . cheerful disposi- tion ... a bit of angel and a bit of devil . . . Senior Play Sets 4; Intramurals 1; Gym Club 1, 2; Audio-Visual 1, 2; Treasurer 3; Class Committee 3. 4; Senior Play 4. Absorbed in deep research in the LINDA JANE BROWNELL She ' s here, she’s there, she’s all about, lots of pep and a real good scout.” Lynn . . . ever present smile . . . blonde hair and brown eyes . . .loads of fun . . . Family Living . . . hot Ford con- vertible . . . aims to be a nurse. Language Club 1; Class Treasurer 1; Class Committee 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Ball 4. JANICE ELIZABETH BLAKE From a little spark may burst forth a mighty flame.” deceiving quietness ... a blonde . . . chocolate covered ants . . . reserved and studious . . . helpful . . . unassuming ways . . . pert, but poised . . . Clothes Conscious . . . love for tennis Language 1; Girl’s Basketball (man.) 2; Drama Club 2; WEBO 3, French 3; Class Committee 3, 4; Senior Ball (co-chair- man) 4.