Whitman Hanson Regional High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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H istory As I gaze upon the crowd of indistinct faces. while wait- ing for my diploma, the last four years of high school pass quickly through my mind. I remember my freshman year with Francis Doran, as president, Rosemary Betzold. as vice-president, Edward Cavicchi. as treasurer. and Virgi- nia Spinney, as secretary. Leading us as class advisers were Mrs. Little and Mr. Farrell. Then my thoughts turn to our freshman football team. It was the most successful in our school's history, up to that time. with a record of 5-2-I. One of our classmates, Gregory MacDonald, was honored by being chosen the varsity quarterback. We also had a freshman basketball team. The girls brought home cham- pionships in softball and basketball. My thoughts switch from sports to my first dance, the Freshman Mixer, where we danced and listened to records. It was an unusual freshman mixer because everyone danced. The second year wasn't as bad as the first, one down and three to go. Our newly elected officers were Mark Dwyer. president, Rosemary Betzold, vice-president, Kerrie An- geley, treasurer, and Janet Santos, secretary. We had a good year in football, 7-2. Great school spirit was aroused by the start of the Pep Club. We also had a basketball team. In the spring, the Varsity baseball team tied for the Old Colony League championship. Again the girls were very successful in basketball and softball. At the end of the year Mr. Lane, friend to many and foe to some, left our school forever. As I watch Dr. Boothby hand out the diplomas, I recall my junior year. At last we were upperclassmen! We had some new faces in the executive board, Joel West, presi- dent, Rosemary Betzold, vice-president, Kerrie Angeley, treasurer, and Cynthia Pratt, secretary. Also we had a new adviser, Mrs. Mason, to assist Mr. Farrell. To celebrate our winning season in football, we put on the annual Panther's Prance. We selected Arlene Arse- nault as queen. In her court were Laurie Cassett, Linda Holbrook, Jean Cogswell, and Ellen DeChambeau. We improved this year in basketball with Steven Ray- ment as co-captain. Our record was 7-11. Our newly formed hockey team won the Old Colony championship and Cranberry Cup. By the efforts of the Student Council, we revised the dress code. Before I knew it, my classmates were decorating for the junior prom. The theme of the prom was Fantasy of the Seaf, for which the gym was ap- propriately decorated. As I entered the gym the night of the prom. I felt as if I were underwater. Ellen DeCham- beau was chosen queen. Her court consisted of Patricia Smith. Judith Owens. Marlene Consales. and Virginia Spinney. Then my thoughts turned back to sports and the great spring season we had. As our Valedictorian. Karen Power. begins to speak I recall our senior year. Events started off with the election of class officers. Joel West. president. Rosemary Betzold, vice-president. Virginia Spinney. secretary. and Janet San- tos. treasurer. We were proudly represented by Niiss Whitman-Hanson. Donna Bolinrler. Thanks to the great efforts ofthe seniors. we produced a championship football team with Charles Pagnini as cap- tain. Special recognition was given to our All-Scholastic players Steven Rayment. Charles Pagnini. and Dennis Lozzi who was also chosen co-captain of that team. We were cheered on to victory by our cheerleaders. Adrian Corliss tcaptj, Virginia Spinney. Diana Nlancinelli. Laurie Blauss, and Jean Robbins. Our drill team was led for the second year by Kerrie Angeley. The basketball team was highlighted by Francis Doran and Steven Rayment. the co-captains. For the second time in as many years. the hockey team skated to another Old Colony League championship. The co-captains were Wil- liam Pye and Joel West. Our hockey All-Stars were Joel West, William Pye. Richard Bonaparte, William Payton, Steven Brown. and Stanley Derochea. As Karen finishes her speech, I recall the Senior class play, Alice in Wonderland. starring Virginia Spinney as Alice. Also featuring Kevin Chapman as the White Rabbit, Laurie Gassett as the Mouse. and Rosemary Betzold as the Red Queen. A first for our school was the experiment with mini courses. They were two weeks long and- included subjects from psychology to archery. The track team had only a fair season with Dennis Lozze as co-captain, but the girls had an excellent season in soft- ball with Patricia Smith as captain. As we sing the ode, I remember the delightful times spent first at Class Day, then that evening the Senior Ban- quet at Ridder's Country Club. The next evening we tripped the light fantastic at the Senior Reception held at the Blue Hills Country Club. As I walk off the field for the last time, my friends leave on their separate highways.

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