Williamsburg High School - Tattler Yearbook (Williamsburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

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What was it like in its early days? The pages of the Tattler will serve as your guidebook through the Williamsburg High School of today. However, only your imagination fplus some common sensel can tell you what the Williamsburg High School of tomorrow will be. But the past? Well, a prologue is an introduction--a preface. So let me introduce you to school life as we knew it this year by first telling you a little about the background of Our School. Where the Helen E. James School is now located, once stood one of the first schools in this area, described as a two-room structure at the junction of Main and South Streets opposite the watering trough. The smaller children were in one room and the larger ones in the other. Boys were on one side and girls on the other with Schoolmaster Ambrose Stone--stern and terrible fon a raised platformj at the head. The next step forward was using what is now Grange Hall as a school. The school went only to the eleventh grade: those desiring to continue went out of town to do so. If you found your high school course rather difficult, this is what an 1886 School Committee suggested as a course of study: Grade nine--Latin, algebra, grammar and reading, physics, physiology. Grade ten--Latin fCaesarj, geometry, physics, physiology and hygiene, chemistry, Englishg grade ele Jen--Latin fVirgilj, geology, astronomy, natural history, civil government, American authors, commercial science. Of course there was one compensation--the class periods then were only twenty minutes long and since there was only one teacher, it wasn't possible to get all those subjects inl And, noted this same school committee, education was expensive: it cost 37.14 per pupill 'The year 1914 saw the dedication of the Helen E. James School, which consisted of Rooms 6,5,4, the office and the rooms below these. lt was a proud class of five that graduated from here in 1914! For twenty-four years this building served the school needs of Williarnsburgg then, in 1938, its inadequacy was remedied by the addition of the Spelman Annex, given by Miss Elizabeth Spel- man. Thus we have the school of today. Despite the changes which have naturally occurred since these early years of our high school, in at least two basic ways it has not changed, Williamsburg High School has always been -rated a Grade A school and, in our opinion, it is now as it was called long ago, 'The gem of the small high schools of Massachusetts . 3 Dedication We, the class of 1957, miss the presence of our former classmate, Malcolm Heath, more and more keenly as we approach our day of graduation. when our names are called and we rise to receive our diplomas, each one of us will remember that someone who belongs with us is not present. That you may be a part of our graduation, Malcolm, as you were a part of our lives, your class dedicates to you this issue of The Tattler. 4 I r In Memoriam It is with a feeling of deep gratitude for his devotion to us and pride in his accomplishments on our behalf that we remember Lucius A. Merritt, our soft-spoken superintendent, who died on September 26, 1956. He was the dear and respected friend of all who knew him as student, teacher, or neighbor. We are proud to feel that we may Xnumber ourselves among those educated under his guidance. rf'- Lucius A. Merritt Superintendent of the Williamsburg, Chesterfield, Worthing- ton School Uniou, 1920-1953 Superintendent of the Williamsburg, Chesterfield, Worthing- ton, Southampton, Westhampton School Union, 1953-1956. We could not conclude these pages of dedication and remembrance without expressing our sincere thanks to Anne T. Dunphy, our be- loved principal who died last year. She set for us an example of leadership and wisdom we hope to follow. J Our Faculty be Mr. Earl Tonet French Eva.. Mr. Edm ond Houle Principal 1 Mrs. 1 Anne Latin Belck Mrs. Frances Grinnell Commercial L l Mr. James Fleming Science Miss Maria Lovechjo English Mrs. Marie Thomas M12 R0b91'f B1'3l1Ch English Mathematics 6 ' We CouIdn't Get Along Without .... Mr. Richards and Mrs. O'Neil1 Mrs. Grace Wells, Mrs Charlotte Nye, Mrs. Alice Dion, Miss Neva Nash, Mrs. Helen Wells O Ee. will W O QUE 'Sa ow 0 HUD- H vo v0 26 sa 9 3.9. Q 2 .2 vb '54 li: Mr. Houle and Mrs. Graves O '53 GQ 'Hb LE 9 -535. av Tv. 9? fe 'fp O T32 'QQ o 23 Mg, 61.71 E? '39 99 'fg dai 5- '9fW 9' of 0 gl Q .1 la 0' Mrs. Kmit Mr. Bisbee Oh yes! Tim Moynahan! Our after-school board washer! Listening to ideas, debating the pros and cons of various suggestions, discussing and planning and then revising plans - these were the preliminary steps which led to this issue of THE TATTLER. Then, of course, came long, long hours of writing and re- writing, long hours of typing, hours of proof-reading and checking and then -- of relief, followed by tremblings of apprehensions. THE TATTLER was off to pressl SEATED - Marion Gagnon, Nancy Wells, Miss Lovechio - adviser, Jeanne Watling, Mrs. Grinnell - business adviser, Bethany Hemenway, Betty Boisvert. STANDING - Carol Smith, Alice Hathaway, Bcvcrly Brooks, Betty Beals, Henrietta Ronka, Patricia Moynahan, Come lla DeNood, Dave Smith, Brian King, John Merritt, Ralmon Black. Editor-in-chief of the 1957 TATTLER was Jeanne Watling. Contributing much in her capacity as assistant editor was Cornelia DeNood who did the write-ups for several school groups. As literary editor, Betty Beals wrote the dedication and memoriam pages. Patricia Moynahan took care of girls' sports and Dave Smith wrote about boys' sports. Other contributing writers were Alice Hathaway and Susan Gorham, The business staff, comprising Beverly Brooks, Betty Boisvert, Charlotte Parker, and Otis Sears, was headed by Henrietta Ronka. The artistic division pages used in THE TATTLER were designed by John Merritt, Bethany Hemenway, and Marion Gagnon, while the majority of the candid shots of school activities were taken by Pat Moyna- han with some assistance from Ralmon Black. The laborious task of typing the yearbook material was accomplished by Jeanne Wat- ling, Nancy Wells, Sylvia Ferron, Neal Tennyson, Elinor Leonard and Sandra Kmit. 8 Fxx 1954 XR, Cf ' ' 1' X Xfk- SENIORS X Plays hard,works hard, wants to do better--- There's nothing like a real go-getter! Basketball 1,2,3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Vice President 2,35 Freshman Reception 45 Glee Club 25 Driver Education 25 Good Government 45 Play 2. GLORIA BAKER Quiet girl with long, blond hair, People never know she is there. Committee 3. BETTY BEALS We seniors are proud of what she's done . . . This pretty girl who's full of fun. Basketball 152,35 Co-captain 45 Historian 1,2535 Prom Committee 35 Christmas Dance 45 Record Hop 35 Food Sale 25 Glee Club 35 Tat- 1 tier staff 2,3,4, chorus 1,25 Girl's State Rep. 35 Play 35 Driver Edu- cation 35 Pro Merito 45 Freshman 'L-1 Glee Club 1,2,35 Prom Committee 35 Christmas Dance 45 Recordl-lop 35 Freshman Reception 3,45 Driver Education 35 Chorus 1,2, Play 1 I1 1' Reception 4. WALTER BOUCHIER D cpendable, friendly, full of fun, I-le's one of the best---barring none! Basketball Manager 35 Prom Com- mittee 35 Christmas Dance 35 Food Sale 25 Glee Club 35 Driver Edu- cation 35 Pro Mcrito 4. CHARLES Sam BOWKER 10 r l JUNE BRAMAN If silence was golden like some people say, She'd be living in Fort Knox today. DAVID BRFGUET When June comes, he won't cry, His theme song's been, 'Oh, I'll et b Ill 8 Y- Basketball Manager 2,3 ,4g Baseball 3,45 Glee Club 2,3,4. ii BEVERLY BROOKS Active and attractive-make a combination- 'V Fit for very pleasant contempla- tion. Basketball 1,43 Cheerleader 2,39 Prom Committee 35 Record Hop 33 Food Sales 2, Driver Education 35 Chorus 1, Play 3, Tattler Staff 3,4. ii Qi CORNELIA DeNOOD Corny' studies, cooks, and sews but is best of all At chasing boys in the high school hall. Cheerleader 1,2,35 Co-captain 45 Food Sales 25 Prom Committee 1,35 Freshman Reception 3,43 Record Hop 35 Debating 3,45 Glee Club 152, 3,45 Tattler Staff 1,3,4g Play 1,35 Sophomore Newspaper 2, Driver Education 33 Science Fair 3,45 All State Music Rep. 2,3,4g Pro Meri- to 3,45 DAR 4. 11 Vice-President 13 Secretary 33 Glee Club 1,2,3g Food Sale 2 S. -1' S SYLVIA FERRON If need be she'll tell you where to get off. GEORGE HEATH Once so shy and quiet too--- Funny what four years can do! Basketball 1,2,3,45 Baseball 2,3 ,45 President 15 Prom Committee 35 Freshman Reception 45 Driver Education 45 Play 3. NANCY HILLENBRAND Though rain and snow may have blocked the way, She walked a mile to school each day. Prom Committee 35 Freshman She's really not quiet, but don't you dare scoff, ll Basketball 15 Prom Committee 35 Freshman Reception 3,45 Record Hop 35 Glee Club 1,25 Tattler Staff 25 Driver Education 35 Chorus 1 Reception 45 Glee Club 1,2,45 Driver Education 3. DONALD LIIMATAINEN Dig this--watch him go, Hold on tight! Daddio! Baseball 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 1,2,3,4. 12 ' 'Y' 'Gaul Q, Q' If we TW J ' F 'Fw- ALISON LUPIEN Laughing at whatever comes, Please - have regard for my eardrums! Freshman Reception 45 Prom Committee 3, Food Sales 2 JOHN MERRITT His probing thought and curious mind, Secrets hidden some day will ind. President 2,35 Vice-President 45 Prom Committee 35 Food Sale 25 Freshman Reception 45 Debating 45 Orchestra 1,2,3,45 Tattler Staff 1,2,3,45 Sophomore Paper 25 Driver Education 25 Play 35 Science Fair 3,45 Pro Merito 3,4. PATRICIA MOYNAHAN Here's a girl who'l1 never tire , A bit of Ire'---a ball of fire! Basketball 1,2 ,35 Co-captain 45 President 45 Treasurer 2,35 Food Sales 25 Prom Committee 35 Fresh- man Reception 45 Record Hop 35 Christmas Dance 45 Debating 3,45 Glee Club 35 Tattler Staff 3,45 Play 35 Driver Education 3. HENRIETTA RONKA Diligent, faithful, no task will she shun, If it's for the good of everyone. Cheerleader 15 Co-captain 2,35 Secretary 45 Prom Committee 35 Christmas Dance 45 Food Sale 25 Record Hop 45 Glee Club 35 Tattler Staff 2 ,3,45 Chorus 1,25 Driver Education 35 Pro Merito 4. 13 JEANETTE SAMSON This girl loves her fellow man For no one loves a man--more than Jan. Basketball 1,25 JV Co-captain, cheerleaders 35 C0-captain 45 His- torian 45 Prom Committee 35 Freshman Reception 45 Christmas Dance 45 Food Sale 1,25 Driver Education 45 Softball 1,25 Chorus 1,25 Band 152. Mar g, - DAVID SMITH a A U , Always calm and in no hurry, 'Graduation? Who? . . . Me worry? ' 5' Basketball Manager 2,45 Treasurer fi 1,45 Glee Club 1,2,45 Tattler Staff 3,45 Driver Education 25 Play 3. , ,M .,,, .t. A . I T ' f it 1 I as 5. . ,- l .5 , 1 NEAL TENNYSON A temperamental artiste reaching for perfection. When will he lmveil his master- ...Q piece, that's the question. Historian 15 Prom Committee 35 Record Hop 35 Freshman Recep- tion 45 Glee Club 15 Tattler Staff 45 Driver Education 35 Sophomore Newspaper 2. FRANCES VAYDA When she's embarrassed, no matter the place, A scarlet red color suffuses her face. Cheerleader 3,45 Prom Committee 1,35 Food Sales 25 Glee Club 1,2, 3,4: Driver Education 25 Chorus 1. ' 14 JEANNE WATLING A little shorter than most---j ust a mite. She can do a job---fast and right! Basketball Manager 1,2,3,45 Prom Committee 35 Freshman Recep- tion 3,45 Record Hop 35 Chrisunas Dance 45 Food Sales 25 Glee Club 35 Tattler Staff 2,3,45 Editor-in- Chief of Tattler 45 Driver Educa- tion 35 Chorus 1,25 Play 1,2,35 Sophomore Newspaper 2. l K. is 12. . , ,V 4 1 5, , -1 5 NANCYWELLS When she's happy, she puts every- thing in it, She giggles away---a laugh-a- minute. Basketball 15 Cheerleader 2,3 5 Rec- ord Hop 35 Freshman Reception 45 Prom Committee 35 Glee Club 25 Tattler Staff l,2,3,45 Chorus 1,25 Driver Education 35 Sophomore Newspaper 2. Senior Class avr 'will 5-. A 4 if 1- 'Q ' D!! 'sl' ' . '. V 4. X s5s.:'59,, J I l RUDOLPH WITTSHIRK A non-conformist-as everyone knows, He's a moody genius in music and prose. Prom Committee 35 Boys' State 35 Tattler Staff 4. SEATED: Cornelia DeNood, John Merritt, Patricia Moynahan, Miss Lovechio-Adviser, Jeanette Samson, Henrietta Ronka, David Smith, Jeanne Watling. SECOND ROW: Nancy Hillenbrand, Nancy Wells, Sylvia Ferron, Gloria Baker, Beverly Brooks, Betty Beals, Frances Vayda. THIRD ROW: Sam Bowker, Rudolph Wittshirk, David Breguet, Walter Boucher, Alison Lupien, Neal Tenny- son, George Heath, Don Liimatainen. ABSENT - June Braman. CLASS COLORS: blue and white CLASS MOTTO: 'Knowledge is the fountain of life to those who possess it. CLASS FLOWER: red rose xx 'Ek-EX! 'Q r I 1 Elf' 2 c 'm Candid Glimpses We gotta have a class meeting shouts our Irish class presi- dent whose hair is always hanging over her eyes. 1967 will find her still arguing but not so violently, still liking grinders f and hating the Snack Bar. R - Nl S VW ,, wg ic lg 3 1.6 Pat Moynahan Class pest and best girl athlete Can't visualize Rudy without dark rimmed glasses, nor not saying, Censored! He hates lawrence Welk as much as he V M loves modern jan. A moody fellow, in ten years he should ' , jpg., A be a novelist but at any rate should be watched. , - - , v4 f ,qQ5fQg1i., ad, .. 113' - ,L x M 1 5 'x xx ' It is F Jan Samson Neatest girl Nancy likes study hall but not studying TIME magazine! She and the Chevy are inseparable. Kinda makes you wonder, don't it? Slightly silly now, she'll be more serious when she's a public speaker ten years from now. 9 Rudy Wittshirk Most suave A comedian who should be slowed down is Jan. Maybe marriage within the next 10 years will do it. She likes Deane and strongly, dislikes crazy people. Did you ever see her without Henrie and Betty? Did you ever hear her shout in clear tones, Yippee! It's Friday! ? Nancy Wells Class giggle: X' Dave and English IV aren't the best of friends, but how he M!! 5 P loves the Pontiac. His saying, Hot to go suits him 'cause ry he's on the wild side and should be tamed down. Will he I ' 5 I , ef. v 3 K . ' - . nf - Dave Breguet Class Casanova have the Big Chief with him ten years from now when he's pumping gas? 16 ..'.- f it ,xx X 2 l an Neal Tennyson Class live wire vosqf .'.i9' 9 L- Q . ff m,5,N:.-rv.. .,,,f... J ' ., June Braman Most sophisticated Q wuqx Walter Boucher Most respected member of the class Hates school--except for history. He likes to say Rache although he doesn't know what it means. Can't picture Neal without pituitary. At 18 he's conservative--at twenty-eight he may be a confirmed bachelor but should be put away. likes Gusie , cigarettes and making noise. She says Guess what? and really hates school. Mrs. Grinnell may find her still taking office practice with the class of '67 but in everything else she should be slowed down. Pet like--Ernie: pet hate--gossipsg pet expres- sion -- Oh, you. We wouldn't recognize her without the Lincoln. Right now she is nervous, but in ten years, when old and gray, she'll no doubt be calm. Likes pool but doesn't like girls Uj and seems to be shy QQ. Can't picture him without a foot- ball. Wi l still be delivering newspapers ten years from now, but we hope he'11 be faster! Definite likes and dislikes has Walter, who ap- proves of pony tails but disapproves of braids. He 'll be an efficient navy recruiting officer ten years from now and he'1l mean it when he says, Oh, come on! On the quiet side now, he should make more noise. Meanwhi1e, back in the jungle-- brings us to Don who dotes on 88's. He and his Olds are in- separable but not so English lit. He's O.Kg will probably be a mechanic in 1967 and should be more interested in school. 17 T, ig Sue Ferron Most happy-go-lucky and class bluffer D? ,J- Ceorge Heath Best boy athlete 0 Q QS.. . 'AXYY . Vik-C, A . TK lg , .km 'iv W ' A'f'3i l ' E , fa NVI' ' Don Liimatainen One apt not to come 'Q '5' 4 B gf xo I0V' V fn I ,, --v---. Fran Vayda Class gum chewer 1.1 1 n . ,I H, 4 - X Ain! Q tk X , AE is L '9' Bev Brooks Liveliest girl ,. '51 .El - NI s ' . V xr :QV A A ' -f5t:7I'f ' f , f' 1, l 'msf , YQ -5. 1, Cornelia DeNood Class flirt and class scholar Cut it out, says Fran who loves Steve but hates bossy people. She 's obviously in love and in ten years will be married. Maybe she should be less temperamental? l got a letter! says Betty, something it's hard to imagine her without. Sports and pina top her list of likes while flashy clothes are at the bot- tom. A studious girl, it's easy to imagine her a successful registered nurse in ten years. If you run short of pencils, John always has a pocketful. Quite apt to say, You conformist! Thrives on excitement but not on lawrence Welk. He 's a magician now, but in 10 years he'll be a stock car driver and living it up! A pony tail, dimples and Hi ya, kid are three things that remind us of Bev who claims she likes Billy but hates snobs. Usually absent, what kind of policewoman will she be in ten years--more serious about things? Gloria is the silent type--but in 10 years she may be a real chatterbox. Right now she likes shorthand and could do without biology but , as she says, One never knows so she may change. She might even give up her pony tail! Cornelia was voted the class flirt which makes it clear that she likes males. We can't visua- lize her without long hair. A lively girl, her philosophy is, Have fum! Perhaps she 'll be- come a navy officer within the next ten years in which case she'll act with more restraint. 18 4,9 J .. -'Sf J l 'l 3 as 'Q Betty Beals -John Merritt Two most likely to succeed A'-s Gloria Baker Quietest girl in 20, Henrietta Ronka Class dreamer Enjoys outdoor movies most, being alone least. She is really old faithful and certain to be a success as a sec- retary to an important man in 1967. Her most frequent statement is Let's go to Amherst. Know why? Russ is there! S .Q Oh, how she hates to get up in the morning! When she says Oh, do I love that! she's probably referring to that dia- mond on her finger or a new Chevy passing by. A quiet girl now, she'1l be married in 10 years and probably not so quiet. .UM Nancy Hillenbrand One most apt to be late Likes lots of fun but not getting up in the moming, so she'll no lg K doubt still be sleeping in 1967. Her iavorite question is What is ' that? and her favorite pastime is arguing with Mrs. Thomas. ' 11- Kind of short now--we think she should be a driver ed. instructor. ' , F - Q5 4 L 6 M's best customer, for it wouldn't he Dave without a ' .- fin' ' V cigarette. Beats me he says, beats us how he can be so QT .0 9 slow moving, but in ten years he may be on the ball. Oh, 4, faligxk 1 - I, ,Q almost forgot--he despises quiz shows! seisf-4 , 'Q s .4 Jeanne Watling and Dave Smith Two easiest to get along with likes girls and hates hair braids. He wou1dn't look natu- ral without a crew cut. l-le'll exclaim Beans! when there's nothing else to say. Right now he is B.M.O.C. ' .,, ' bin in ten years--who knows--maybe he '11 be wealthy. 'jj -P I 7. 4. 19 WM Sam Bowker Neatest boy I Alison Lupien Most variable disposition If you like math, hate spinach, sport an Elvis Presley haircut, say Haven't got time , you and Alison have a lot in common. He is tall now, will be still taller in ten years and still laughing, we hope! 19 Prophecy for the Class of 1957 lt is the year 2057. Here at the Crossroads the members of the class which graduated from Williamsburg High School QRa.h!j on June 21, 1957, are having their one-hundredth Qand last, annual class banquet. The Grim Reaper has just claimed our last member, John Merritt, in time for the occasion so that now, after death, our class is to- gether again in its entirety for the first time in one hundred years. Due to his scientific experiments, John had sorely neglected his social obligations on earth--except for the period previous to his marriage. Now that he has been unexpectedly released from his work on longevity, he plans to make up for the time lost by really living it uP.u As the last arrival, John is seated at the head of the table, the place which had been reserved for the last to arrive at the Crossroads. John is now tapping his glass for silence, he is about to propose a toast. On this immortal oc- casion let us raise these glasses of heavenly spirits to the Class of '57, assembled, bodiless but not spiritless, for our first complete reunion in the hereafter. Surrounded by these shadows supemal and memories of the past, let us pledge our everlasting and undying unity as a class. Our earthly dreams now evaporated, we pause here at the Crossroads, our eternal destiny before us in the nothingness. A toast to our Class of 1957! Oh I'll take anything you have, Jeanne Watling is telling the waitress. Still ready for anything is Jeanne, who spent her younger years working in a television studio. As she grew older, however, she found that she could make more money as a medium for seances. ln this capacity, Jeanne was able to keep in touch with everyone, and so, at the class meeting before the banquet, we elected her to write the history of our class this last one hundred years. Busily giving Jeanne the details of her past life is Betty Beals, whom we all remember as innocent, sweet, co-op- erative. Betty started her career as a nurse in a New York hospital. However, a plague settled over Argentina and volunteers were needed. Innocent, sweet, co-operative Betty volunteered and was dutifully caring for the plagued Argentinians when a young radical in the government swept her off her sturdy feet, and married her. Betty then turned radical, and became a leading radical party member. Now, Betty says she's through with politics. She has an appropriate dinner partner in Rudy Wittshirk, the lad who had the most revolutionary ideas when he was in school. Back in 1957, everyone considered Rudy the class, school, and town radical. But time had its effects, and after spending some twenty-five years as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East, living in the midst of the most rebellious rebels, Rudy decided to change his way of life and settle down. He hadlaccumulated quite a for- tune from stock in the Egyptian oil fields by the time he came back to the United States so he had no trouble find- ing a young, perky wife who took care of him until a few years ago, when he joined the other members of his class here at the Crossroads. lt is interesting to note that his wife was a cousin of another classmate of our, Jeanette Sampson. Jeanette be- came a hairdresser and went to Los Angeles to open her own beauty salon. She was so successful at that that she opened a dressmaking shop next door to her beauty salon, where she introduced the vogue of co-ordinating hair styles with clothes styles. Jan returned to the Western Massachusetts region about seventy years ago for a vacation, and she renewed acquaintances with her high school beau. They were married and returned to Los Angeles where Jan and her husband happily lived until recently, when they joined us at the Crossroads. That fellow seated at the end of the table is Dave Smith, a lean, dynamic businessman. His departure caused a crash on Wall Street from which the stock market is just recovering. Too full of energy to retire while still young, Dave operated huge enterprises until his one hundred and first birthday. Dave is still fond of repeating his favorite expression, The devil finds work for idle hands. Seated next to Dave Smith is Nancy Wells whose ambition in 1957 was to sell pencils. We all laughed then-- Nancy selling pencils! But she became an airline hostess, and on one of her flights, she met a wealthy pencil manufacturer who had always wanted to marry a blond airline hostess. And since Nancy had always wanted to sell pencils, they were married. Within the year the pencil manufacturer died, leaving his pencil business to Nancy. Every now and then, just to make sure that pencils were still selling, Nancy would remove diamonds and fuxs, don ragged clothing and perch herself on a chair at a street corner to sell pencils. When Nancy was about ninety-three, she jabbed her hand with a pencil and never recovered. Helping herself to more meat is our other Nancy, Nancy Hillenbrand, who had a great love for horses. This af- fection did not diminish throughout the years, and between 1957 and the time when she came galloping up to the Crossroads on a beautiful palomino, Nancy had owned and operated fourteen race tracks, three dude ranches, five stables, seven riding rings, and two horse farms. The money to run all these came from the race tracks. Nancy's horses won many awards, and Nancy's name is still greatly respected among those who know anything about horses. Here's a guy who had the best chance of arriving here first, for he had the best equipment. Fortunately, Don Lii- matanien's early driving experience fgained while careening down the Chesterfield Road in his Ragged Rocket 88's trying to make it to school on timej enabled him to become the top racing driver on the five continents. Don's motto while in the driver's seat was-- Keep your foot rammed through the floorboards at all times. Some observers feel that this driving principle was first developed while Don was attending Burgy High. Another classmate who has made speed his profession is Walt Barreling Boucher. Even after he retired from ramming experimental rockets through the heat and light barriers for the Air Force, Walt continued testing proto- types for the North American Aviation Company and held down a desk job as vice-president besides. Walt isproud to claim that in his long career as a test pilot, he made only one mistake--forgetting to close the door of the last rocket he piloted! No, Pat, I don't want my bread, you may have it. Pat Moynahan still likes to eat. She, you know, took a camp- ing trip the summer after she graduated, on this trip she met an attractive young forest ranger. The rugged life of a ranger's wife must have appealed to Pat for she married him. She seems to have no regrets about having had to live in such isolated regions--all we hear about are the wonderful skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, the swim- ming and fishing in the summer, the beauty of living independently of the rest of the world. Pat always did want to be independent. Just as achieving independence was Pat's earthly goal, so it seems to be her goal here for she has already announced that she hopes her assignment will take her to some remote region where she can sit inquiet contemplation. 1 I June Braman has hardly touched her food--well, she stays slim that way. June was the first of our group to be married. In 1965 she and her husband Ernie moved to Wyoming where they had charge of running a large cattle 1 ranch. When the owner of the ranch died, they bought and expanded it, and June reports that when she left, the ranch was doing very well and the cattle appeared quite content. Fran Vayda, one of the cutest members of our class, started life with a bang after graduation from W.H.S. After J- she and Steve were married, they devoted all their energy to setting up a chain of restaurants and nightclubs. Fif- Y teen years of hard work paid off, for by 1972 they owned establishments throughout the country and were able to spend every summer traveling in Europe, North America, and Australia, and every winter in South America, Asia, and Africa. Every leap year they used to return to Williamsburg where their permanent home was. Fran thinks that after traveling around the world so often, being ordered to establish residence, at the Crossroads was indeed a re- lief, she was getting tired of living out of a suitcase, even if it was a big one. Her fighting days over, Beverly Brooks now sits with us at the class banquet, she hasn't lost a bit of her military posture. One of the three Haydenville girls in our class, Bev started her career with a real bang--she joined the WACS and was a member of the first all--woman field artillery. We are all familiar with the fact that Bev didn't exactly look the other way when there was a rnan around, and out there on a training field there were plenty of men. As you would expect, Bev married one of them--a general, no less. We are hoping that Gloria Baker has been able to provide our banquet with some tasty dessert. Gloria also joined the service, becoming a woman cook in the WAFS. Her specialty was baking, as might be expected from a Baker. Once out of the service, Gloria opened her own bake shop, and was very successful. I heard she joined us after suffering a severe case of ptomaine poisoning. Alison Lupien is giving Gloria a hard time in one of their daily arguments of Navy versus Air Force. It was inevitable that Alison would go Navy. Rising from the rank of third assistant deck swab to commander, he forsook his position as mop jocky for the controls of a sleek guided missile cruiser. In 1991 his cruiser Cranberry launched seven missiles to specially designated target areas in the Soviet Union. Harmless smoke bombs went off on the nose and warned the world that aggression will not pay! There's Sam Bowker reaching for a plate of mashed potatoes. Sam's dream of becoming an engineer was realized. In the year 1982 he became the head of the biggest building firm in the country. After twelve years of designing and forty years of labor, the greatest engineering feat of all time was completed. A six lane bridge across the At- lantic Ocean was opened in 2034--a huge memorial to the imagination and foresight of Samual It will not fall into the sea! Bowker. Over in the far corner, Neal Tennyson is fiercely debating between mouthfuls with the small group gathered around him. Neal's gift of gab and philosophic outlook elevated him to the position of a latter-day Walter Winchell fan early commentatorj. He was heard on radio, television, and had his own syndicated column in the newspapers. His world-wide audience numbered millions who must be wondering how they will get along without his controversial pree-dik-shuns and inside noozel Henrietta Ronka is used to seeing a lot of people seated at the dinner table, for after due consideration and con- templation, having spent three years working in the office of the University of Massachusetts, she decided to get married. It seems that the boy who became her husband was her high school sweetheart, however, being very ret- icent, she never mentioned him to any of us. Happily married, Henrietta has only one regret: that she wasn't able to see her sixteen great-grandchildren started out on as enjoyable and full a life as she experienced. Oops! The waitress just tripped over George Heath's baseball bat-- George never goes anywhere without it, he hopes to run into Mickey Mantle sometime and get it autographed. Baseball fans will never know if George Heath could have broken Mickey's home run record, before the baseball commission deadened the ball, George presented the most serious threat. He had to content himself with the highest lifetime average f.502j and the highest seasonal average f.648j. Still shy and modest, George always gives the same answer when asked how he managed to hit the ball so many times: ah dunno . . . Ah just shut mah eyes an' let 'er rip . . . Ah'm pretty lucky Ah guess. Gentleman Dave Breguet rushed over to help the poor fallen waitress untangle herself from the string beans, mash- ed potatoes, broken dishes and baseball bat. They exchanged smiles and Dave came back to finish his stogie. Dave developed strong arm muscles by pushing gasoline from the time he left school until he joined us here. It would seem that a person would get tired of pumping gas. Dave, however, had simple tastes, and he was content to man a pump for years. How can anydne do this for his entire life? Easy--when you're pumping five hundred thousand barrels a day as the president of the Mobilgas Corporation. Easy--when you're pulling in seven hundred thousand dollars a year after taxes! Local Girl Makes Good story could be written about Cornelia DeNood. The only one of us who had anything else to do with school after leaving college, Cornelia received her master's degree and then taught English at Harvard. Her marriage to a wealthy lawyer, however, changed her role to that of housewife. Cornelia still found time to write quite a few novels, THE TRUTH OF Tl-IE MATTER and SUITABLE FOR FRAMING being so successful that they were made into movies. A portion of our after-dinner entertainment is going to be supplied by Sylvia Ferron, Sue has had perhaps as ad- venturous a life as anyone, for she became an actress, her success on the stage the result of careful planning, six months to a year living with the kind of people whom the play was to portray, before she played in the Broadway hit DARK ALLEY, she lived from July to November with gangsters, molls, and drug addicts. Likewise, before the re-staging of TEA-HOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON, she spent two summers in the Orient. The one play for which she didn't have a chance to pre-live her role was that in which she, along with the rest of us, is now making her very last appearance--Crossroads. lt is only since forsaking earth for all eternity that she has been able to expe- rience this life. Here, we are all, in a sense, preparing ourselves for our final roles. In a short time, our names will be called and we will come to the parting of our ways. Before the assignment of our eternal destinies, however, we are all going to have one last fling. Pass the gravy, please. by Cornelia DeNood, Prophetess Rudolph Wittshirk, Prophet History of the Class of 1957 ln the year of 1953, thirty-one freshmen started their four years of high school in Burgy High. We were ably led by our class officers: President, George Heath: Vice-President, June Allen Braman: Secretary, Malcolm Heath: Treasurer, David Smith: and Historian, Betty Beals. Being a studious group, we were too preoccupied with getting A's in our courses to bother with frivolous activities. However, we condescended to attend the Freshman Reception held in our honor by the seniors. ln September of 1954, thirty-one not so shv students returned to school for another year of study. We had lost one classmate when Irene Dufresne Heath left, but we gained another in petite Juanita Tirrell Healy. Our class officers this year were President. John Merritt: Vice-President, Sam Bowker: Secretary, Juanita Tirrell Healy: Treasurer, Patricia Moynahan: Historian, Betty Beals. We decided we should earn some money to prepare for the many activities of our senior year, so we held a food sale which netted us one hundred and thirty dollars. A tragic event marred this year. On April 22, 1955, each member in the class felt a great sadness when .Malcolm l-leath was killed in an automobile accident. Through the rest of our higz school years we missed his happy, kindly spirit and his seemingly endless energy. We started our junior year fewer by five members: Bob Cerreta,Doris Cram, Barbara Stanton, Malcolm Heath and Ralmon Black. However, we gained two, Jan Samson and Gloria Baker. This gave us the to- tal of twenty-eight spirited juniors. Our class officers were: President, John Merritt: Vice-President, Sam Bowker: Secretary, June Braman: Treasurer, Patricia Moynahan: Historian, Betty Beals. This was to be our big year, for as juniors, we were going to have a prom. We chose a main committee and sub-committees to work under it. with everyone doing his share of work, this big event was a suc- cess. Our prom queen was Valerie Beaupre and her court included Henrietta Ronka, Frances Vayda, Patricia Moynahan, and Patricia Gorham. ln September, 1956, we came to Burgy High to complete our last year. we lose five more members: Christine Ice, Juanita Tirrell Healy, Mary Brewer, Lida Sherk and Valerie Beaupre, leavlng us the total of twenty-three senims. At our first class meeting we elected the following class officers: President, Patricia Moynahan: Vice- President, John Merritt: Secretary, Henrietta Ronka: Treasurer, David Smith: and Historian, Jan Sam- son. We then got started on the Freshman Reception. We planned to have it on the theme of 'Beat the C1ock, but of course none of the freshmen would be allowed to 'beat it l We also decided to take the freshmen into our senior home room for questioning whenever we wished and when they least ex- pected lt. Our next project as seniors was a Christmas Dance. In order to make this successful, we knew we would need the co-operation of the other three classes. with the seniors leading it and the other classes helping with expenses and entertainment, this also was a gay event. We felt particularly proud of this, for it was the first all-school affair held in several years. Now we are anticipating the excitement of seniors reaching the end of their high school days. In the offlng are a play, a banquet, class night, and finally graduation! Henrietta Ronka Jeanette Samson 22 Class Wlll or a Reasonable Facsimile of Same. Today is the day of reckoning. Today is the day that the seniors in Room 1 clean out the debris which has mysteriously accumulated in our desks. As we lift open our engraved desk tops and peer into desks jammed full of numerous gadgets, we find a variety of trivial things which constitute the saving of a four-year period. During that time, which for most was a time for more fun than study, we prospective graduates collected everything. But no longer will our water pistols disrupt any study halls no longer will the teachers enjoy reading the Mad Comics they confiscated and read during detention, because Neal will not be there to buy them: no longer will the spit balls harass the poor unsuspecting teacher who is trying to get some knowledge into these smart aleck seniors' heads. Cold-hearted creatures might just fling their lasting memories embodied in this trivia into the wastebasket, but we, being thoughtful and generous, would like to leave some treasured belongings to those who we seniors feel have the necessary qualifications and are responsible enough to care tenderly for them Oh, I hear a noise from George l-leath's corner. He has just found the ticket which enables him to ride to all the basketball games alone ln the back seat of the bus. Let 's see what George plans to do with this valuable item-- George, will you say a few words to the underclassmen? Yup. I guess l ought to leave this little ticket here to some one deserving. Well, Glenn Richardson Isn't really deserving, but the poor boy needs some advice. So Glenn--l'll say to you, you 'll be safer there than anywhere! Henrietta Ronka looks as if she heeds some help. 'May I help you, Henry? Thank you, yes. You see, I have the pamphlet which I wrote for the Federal Information Board en- titled ' I-low to Hold on to Your Man , but I don't know which girl at school is most ln need of lt. Andrea Culver has her problems but I guem she always will. Now poor Irene Timmerman has had her heart broken by Haydenvi1le's answer to a malden's prayer, and is really in dire need of some advices whom do you suggest? I think, Henry, that is up to you. I know your decision will be the best. 'Neal, what is troubling you? You look like the cat that swallowed the mouse. My desk is empty--I am alone, I have nothing to leave. 'My heartis broken--advise me what to do please. 'Why, Neal, you have the greatest thing of all to leave. Why don't you leave your sense of humor to Mrs. Grinnell who certainly needs lt after working with the freshmen this year? Gee, thanks, you're a dream. Don, what's that brick doing in your desk? '0h, I've had Mr. Blsbee worried so many times about the way I drive my car into the school yard that I thought I would leave him this brick. which accidentally fell out of the building this mornlng.' Golly, Dave Breguet looks sad. Can it be that he feels sorrowful because his school days are over? What's the matter, Dave?' 'It seems mat all I have to give away are my love life problerm. I get so blue thinking about them that I'm going to leave them to Billy Monroe with this suggestion: Watch out, Billy-boy, you don't know what you're getting into! ' Do you know anyone who keeps a tube of toothpaste in her desk? Ido. I-ladn't you noticed Jeanette Samson's ever-bright smile? Jan, what are you so happy about? We1l. I was just practicing so that when I leave my tube of Pepsodent to Mr. Fleming, he'll see what 23 it's done for me.' 'But why are you leaving your smile to hlm? 'He has a hard time being happy, doesn't he? I really don't know why, either. Glpes, that noise startled mel I'm still not used to Alison Luplen's laugh. 'Alison, never mind giving away anything in your desk. Why don't you get rid of that laugh? -' O.K. I'll give lt to Viola McPherson in hopes that if she uses lt constantly, her marks ln Mr. Branch's room may improve. You must have heard it said that no one gets good marks in Mr. Branch's room un- less he can hear him laugh. Jeanne, your desk looks like a drug store. what are you doing with your vitamin pills? 'I hate to throw them away while they're still potent. Taking only twelve of these after each meal really made me bounce with energy. Well, maybe Kathleen Dansereau would like to try them. Rudy, you must have something novel to contribute. 'lt seems to be common knowledge that l have a special way of getting along with teachers. Since l won't need it in college, I guess I'll leave this ability to Larry Stout who seems the likeliest one to fol- low in my footsteps. 'Gloria, why are you saving that crumpled-up attendance sllp?' I'm not saving its I'm going to give it to Robert Clifford. Since he has nothlng to do except roam aimlessly during activity period, he might as well collect the attendance sllps. ls there a doctor in the house? Poor Walter looks as though he is really suffering. What's the matter. Wah? ' '01, the damp weather causes my rheumatlsm to kick up. I developed lt as a result of a bad bmlse I received when slttlng on the basketball bench next to Mr. Tonet. l belleve the only thing I can leave with the proper attitude is this advice to next year's basketball manager: keep smiling--the agony only lasts a little while. Where is Sue? She's gone! Desertedl Oh, there she goes flying down the stalrs. Everyday at this time she pays a vlsit to the janitor who, incidentally has a son Sue knows. I'm sure Sue is too possesslve to leave this wonderful occupation to any underclassmanl Nancy Hillenbrand ls poking through her biology papers. 'Want me to toss them ln the basket, Nancy? '01, no, l thought it would be nice to give them to Billy MacAvoy who will certainly be taking that course again next year. Save him the trouble of scouting around for answers. 'Very nlce, Nancy! 'Someone will appreciate that box of stationery and pretty pen, Beverly, 'I seem to be notorious for my forged absent excuses and therefore, Idedded to leave my eqrlpment to Muralle MacCarthy who apparently does not have the professional touch. Nancy Wells never looked so lntaested lnher problems of democracy text book before. What's up, Nanny goat?' 'I'm leaving the problems of democracy to be solved by Mr. Houle, and I hope he has mae luck with them than! did.' Betty, you have quite a crazy-looking gadget there. What is that?' lt's the weather vane which used to be on our Pontiac, constantly pointing to Ashfield. Paulette La- Palmmayhaveltandlwlshher asrnuchluckthere aslhad. 2+ v A Sam Bowker is quite absorbed in something. What are you doing Sam? I'm looking over my collection of autographed pictures of the freshman girls. You know, I think it would be a good idea to give these pictures to Timo Moynahang the poor guy certainly needs some type of inspiration. Dave Smith, what are you doing trying to sneak out the back door? I figured I'd leave just the way I came--by the back door. Humming while she stacks her possessions on the floor is Fran Vayda. Oh, I am so happy that I won't have to hunt to find some excuse to take a ride in the Buick next year during lunch period. So I hereby bequeath lunch periods and this box of K-rations to anyone who can enjoy them as much as I have. Of course it must also be someone who can get along without food! I know--sister Mary will appreciate them! Comelia --pant, pant-- Wait, please stop for just a minute. What memento do you plan to leave be- hind when you graduate? I suppose I had better leave chasing the boys in the halls to anyone who can catch them better than I. Now please excuse me, there goes a real hunk of beef. Poor Comey, what is she going to do at her all girls' school next year? Scratching his head, John appears rather dumbfounded as he stuffs important looking documents into his briefcase. What is troubling you John? I need everything I have here, and I really want to leave something. I know--when I am dead and gone the biology class at Burgy High may have my brain, so that they can dissect it and see what it takes to make the honor roll for four years. June Braman's desk is so nice and neat that she has nothing foolish in it to leave to anyone, and yet June wants to join in and give the school something that just could not be duplicated. Therefore, June is leaving her wonderful disposition to Miss Lovechio who certainly needs it after working with Pat Moynahan on this class will! ! Oh my, I forgot--I have two desks of my own to clean out. Wait--don't msh off, there must be some- thing here I don't want anymore . . . Here, l'll send all this debating material down to Russell Damon. He 's already off to a good start at arguing himself out of trouble. Besides, I'm really not the argumenta- tive type myself! This overflowing wastebasket is a sign that everyone in the class of 1957 has had a great deal of fmt and a great deal of enjoyment during his four years here and so, on behalf of the Class of '57, I leave this sign of four successful years to the school, and to Mr. Bisbee in particular, who, we are sure, will have fun dumping it. In addition to the individual gifts we have graciously bestowed on our successors, we, the class of 1957, also leave such lasting memories of us as: I. Henrietta Ronka 's name carved into all the desks in all the roomsg each one with some different boy's name under it. II. The thermometer in Room I to anyone who wants it, it certainly does not guarantee any heat. III. The laboratory in one piece, no thanks to the chemistry class. IV. Mrs. Thomas's new gray hairs falthough why she blames us for them, we can't imaginej. V. Clean and empty desks in Room I--ready and waiting for next year's senior class. Patricia Moynahan Here' We Are! Angels As We Backward Look! 'X 'Rig' -.... 9 .........l xiii. A Henrietta Ronkn Sam Bowkcr Gloria Baker David B1-eguet fs , a N' H If qw 'Ji' L- 3 . , N' gpg i l is I B Beverly Brooks Jeanne Watling Gcotge Heath David Smith It 4m 1 .if fs-- 1 Af, Q' 'Uv v f rs' Jcancttc Samson Betty Beals Frances Vayda Nancy Wells i . ,K ., v lv A - W V A 1 , Q L' ' . ,Q 55? il 'K ' Y ,A -53 f . ik 5 'f g i? - 'Q' 4 Wi , . A 21.0255 2 s :gm 1 xi 1, ' . ,M , 'Rv' V f, 9--iw ff- , fvvvo V l ri ' Saw ' ' is V mx 5, Zig r ' in -Al 75 Walter Boucher Cornelia DcNood Svlvia Ferron Patricia Moynahan 26 if X? Xi' D c GQNDER' A Q EA f f X Ur W 2 M! J fx wq. Q QQQSM EN MJ Junior Class ms., FIRST ROW: Margaret Snow, Alice Hathaway, Charles Sears, Sandra Kmit, Elinor Leonard. SECOND ROW Raymond Gingras, Mary Vayda, Suzanne Graves, Betty Boisvert, Terry Smith, Willard Payne. THIRD ROW John Rice, Ron Packard, Ralmon Black, Freeman Sears, Otis Sears. We're the juniors! We've been at Burgy High for three years now. Since our freshman year, Burgy High has become very familiar to us and we know our classmates better. For instance, we know that Ralmon Black can be relied upon to crack corny jokes, that Freeman and Otis Sears seldom miss an opportunity to exchange brotherly but uncom- plimentary remarks about each other, and that Ron Packard and Charlie Sears can keep our classes in stitches with their antics. The officers for this year were Charles Sears, President: Sandra Kmit, Vice -Presidentg Margaret Snow, Treasurer, Alice Hathaway, Secretary: and Elinor Leonard, Historian, Our big project was the Junior Prom. We enjoyed putting it on and we like to believe everyone enjoyed going to it. Next year, we'1l be seniors--won't we? Elinor Leonard 28 Sophomore Class . SEATED, FIRST ROW: Patricia Morrey, Irene Timmerman, Mary Carr, Martha Hinton, Judy Breguet, Kathy LaV:1llc, Dorcas Houlc. SECOND ROW: Connie Baker, Andrea Culver, Esther Snow, Bethany Hemenway, Brian King, Marion Gagnon, Charlotte Parker, Carol Smith. STANDING, FIRST ROW: Billy McAvoy, Larry Ames, Jolm Judd, l-larry Williston, Paul Webb, William Reeves, Richard Robarge, Joseph Gagnon. SECOND ROW: Stephen Thayer, Walter Wittshirk, Frank Kushka, Larry Stout, Glenn Richardson. Last year we contributed little to the school activities and social affairs, but this year we were determined to at least increase the class treasury. Our first step toward a- chieving this aim was electing class officers to lead us: President, Brian Kingg Vice- President, Marion Gagnon, Secretary, Esther Snowg Treasurer, Andrea Culverg His- torian, Bethany Hemenway. In March we held a food sale and realized about a hundred dollars for our effort. If we were to make some 'junior year resolutions , we might wish that Billy McAvoy will endeavor to do his homework more often, Larry Ames will escape detention hall occasionally and that Carol Smith and Martha Hinton will share their good marks with the other members of the class. Bethany Hemenway 29 Freshman Class FIRST ROW, SEATED: Stanley Gromelski, Susan Gorham , Susan Senecal, Virginia Johnson, Wilfred Sam- son. SECOND ROW: Barbara Pollen, Beverly Ramstrom, Kathy Walsh, Betty Sherk, Susan Ballway, Pearl Adams, Katherine Sroczyk, Frances Sroczyk, Mary Jean Breguet, Martha Morrey, Geraldine Sanger. THIRD ROW, STANDING: Patricia Lyons, Paulette La Palm, Joan Robbins, Linda Morton, Nancy Dufresne, Marilyn Boucher, Russell Damon, Timmy Mosher, Diana Damon, Carol MacDonald, Betty Greene, Mary Jane Sanger Maralee McCarthy. FOURTH ROW: Richard Wittshirk, Tim Moynahan, Bruce Mack, Richard Tetreault, Robert Mason, Edward O'Brien, David Healy, Richard Ames, John Munroe, William Munroe, Robert Clif- ford. The freshman class of 1960 started its high school career as most freshmen do--unsure of ourselves and uncertain about our teachers and courses. Our first activity as high school students was electing class officers: President, Wilfred Samsong Vice President, Stanley Gromelsldg Secretary, Susan Senecalg Treasurer, Virginia Johnsong Historian, Susan Gorham. A good year lay ahead of us except for one thing. We still had to face Freshman Reception! That night we would be at the mercy of the seniors and we looked for- ward to it with mixed feelings of dread and apprehension, anticipation and curiosity. The evening was fun, though, with the exception, perhaps, of the part in which we were the entertainment. The freshman class had no worries about school life getting dull. We had weapons for combating dullness--paper airplanes, erasers, clay, rock 'n roll pins, tacks, etc. There was always some activity in the freshman room. Unfortunately, as a result of this ac- tivlty, 'sanctions were imposed. All the definitions of the word set had to be copied from the unabridged dictionary. A large piece of paper had to be covered with, l will settle down when the bell rings at 9:00. These experiences made us realize that there were limitations, as to what we could do for entertainment. Though our class was rather lively during the freshman year, surely it will quiet down within the next three years and it will be a tamed class which graduates in 1960 -- we hopel Susan Gorham 30 Q 1 I f 'N! '2 Q!! YS 'VI Tx, Pro Merito for Merit Wi? SEATED: Sam Bowker, Cornelia De- Nood, Henrietta Ronka, Betty Beals, Sandra Kmit, Alice Hathaway. STANDING: Ruby Wittshirk, Ron Packard, Charles Sears, John Merritt, Walter Boucher. May 16, 1957. This was the date of the Fortieth Annual Convention of the Pro Merito Societies of Massachusetts. To belong to the Williamsburg Pro Merito Society in the junior year, one must have a scholastic average of at least 85 for the preceding three years, to belong in the senior year, the average must be 85 or above for four years of high school. The senior members receive Pro Merito pins at graduation, To the Pro Merito Conference, then, with Mr. Houle as faculty advisor, the W.H.S. Pro Merito chapter drove off on May 16. What did they do? What did they see? What did they hear? The place was the new South Hadley High School. Seated in the luxurious auditorium, the Williamsburg students, with the members of may other Pro Merito chapters, acknowledged with appluse the greetings of Pro Merito Execu- tive members, the singing of a South Hadley High School trio, a Spanish dance by a Spaniard, a German folk dance by two Germans, a Japanese skit by three Japanese, and a trumpet duet by two trumpeters, And everyone listened with interest to the description of teen-age life in Japan and in Africa, The business meeting before dinner con- sisted of roll call, various reports, and discussion on the question: How can scholarship be made more respected?' After dinner the South Hadley High School Drama Club provided pleasant entertainment by presenting scenes frorr A MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Thus the conference closed with Shakespeare having the last wordp this was not the first time. Cornelia DeNood Driver Educafion SEATFD: Suzanne Graves, Terry Smith, Sandra Kmit, Jan Samson, Mary Vayda, Betty Boisvert. STANDING: Earl Tonet-Instructor, Connie Baker, Raymond Gingras, George Heath, Frank Kushka, Mary Jane Sanger. THRID ROW: Russell Damon, Wilfred Samson, Harry Williston, Otis Sears, Freeman Sears, Glenn Richard- son. 32 Our Newest Organization-The Science Club In no particular order these are the members - Walter Boucher, John Merritt, Harry Williston, Neal Tennyson, Ralmon Black, David Brequet, Frances Sroczyk, Diana Damon, Judy Brequet, Gerry Sanger, Carol Smith, Kathryn Sroczyk, Dorcas Houle, Nancy Dufresne, Marilyn Boucher, Pat Lyons, Paulette LaPalm, Beverly Ramstrum, Bar- bara Pollen. Larry Stout, Ricky Wittshirk, Russell Damon, Edward O'Brien, Walter Wittshirk, Richard Roberge, Kathy Walsh, Mary Jane Sanger, Cornelia DeNood, Betty Greene, Linda Morton, Carol MacDonald, Susan Ball- way, Robert Clifford, Betty Sh.irk, William MacAvoy, Bill Munroe. Tim Mosher, Sue Senecal, Jeannie Brequet, Martha Morrey, Susan Gorham . Marion Gagnon The newest and largest organization in me high school, the Science Club, is the result ol the combined enthus- iasm of the students and Mrs. Belck, our science teacher. Although the club wasn't formed until April, the members have all ready had the opportunity to enjoy the first of a series of field trips dealing with geology, botany, zoology and astronomy. The first field trip, rock-hunting at Chesterfield Gorge, showed indeed that be- longing to this Club adds delightfully to our knowledge, our experiences and our interests. One of Our Oldest School Activities-Debating Coach - Miss Lovechio, SEAT!-D - Dorcas Houle, David Healy, John Merritt. STANDING - Ricky Wittshirk, Patricia Lyons, Barbara Pollen, Virginia Johnson, Jeannie Brequet, at the lectern - Patricia Moynahan and Cor- nelia DeNood. With many a fiery arguement and frightening waving of anns for emphasis, the question of whether or not the- Brannan Farm Program should be adopted was debated this year. The club this year consisted almost entirely of novices supplemented by two experienced debaters. Our schedule took us to South Hadley High, Westfield High and Hopkins Academy where we participated in dabate tournaments along with other schools of the Connecticut Valley Debating League. With so many prospective debaters in its ranks, the club should, next year, survive the loss of three varsity debaters - Cornelia DeNood, John Merritt, Pat Moynahan - and enjoy a successful season. 33 Glee Club and Orchestra SCN' l Lfuv Q 1 A SEATED: Betty Sherk, Susan Hallway, Terry Smith, Sandra Kmit, Miss Healy, Marion Gagnon, Judy Brequet, Esther Snow, Susan Seneeal. STANDING, FIRST ROW: Frances Vayda, Katherine Sroczyk, Irene Timmerman, Kathy Walsh, Patricia Lyons, Mary Jean Brequet, Nancy Hillenbrand, Cornelia De Nood, Alice Hathaway, Elinor Leonard, Susan Gorham, Charlotte Parker, Andrea Culver -Pianist. THIRD ROW: William Munroe, Otis Scars, Don Liimatainen, David Brequet, Brian King, Walter Boucher, David Smith, William McAvoy. The voices of thirty boys and girls made up the Glee Club this year. Practicing for the annual Music Festival, a spring concert and graduation exercises required much time ofthe Glee Club members under the direction of Miss Healy. More time was allotted to the Glee Club in this year's school schedule, thus the girls practiced on Monday, the boys on Friday, and the combined group on Thursday. On May 10th, in the Anne T. Dunphy auditorium, singers from the seventh through the twelfth grades presented a spring concert. West Springfield was the scene of the Music Festival, this year held on May 25th. Here the boys and girls sang separately and then together. Graduation night marked the final appearance ofthe Glee Club and brought to a close a year characterized by diligent effort with gratifying results. P: i., , , ,S .I rl v , Y X I . ti r -fro 'lull u!'. . 1 1 Andrea Culver at the piano. SEATED - Margie Sherk, Kenneth Sherk, Betty Sherk, Nicky Warren. STANDING - John Merritt, Susan Ballway, Bing Munroe, Beverly Ramstrum, Frank Kushka. lil Our School Play The high school play, WE SHOOK THE FAMILY TREE, from the book by Hildegarde Dolson, was presented on Friday, June 7, 1957, in the Anne T. Bunphy School Auditorium. The play, a comedy in three acts, engaged a cast of twelve and was directed by Miss Emma McConnell. Members of the cast were Pat Moynahan, Sam Bow- ker, Judy Brequet, Bill Munroe, Susan Gorham, Dave Smith, Sue Senecal, Diana Damon, Brian King, Neal Tennyson, Nancy Hillenbrand, and Margaret Walsh. A large production staff included Jeanne Watling as stage manager, Sylvia Ferron, box-office manager, Nancy Wells, chairman of the props committee, Betty Beals, chair- man of the scenery committee, Kathy Walsh in charge of make -up, Irene Timmerman, responsible for costumes. The plot revolved around the situations a family of six became innocently involved in when the eldest daughter entered a debate in which she gave a dramatic speech advocating prohibition. She gave such vivid examples of how cruelly a drunkard treats his family that everyone who heard it thought she was describing her own father! The resulting incidents were embarrassing to the family but hmnorous to the audience! Our School Prom :Qi W' ,partir Prom Queen Beverly Brooks and her court - Pat Moynahan, Hen- rietta Ronka, Sandra Kmit, Jean- ette Samson. We didn't quite make it, but we felt like dancing all night! A nautical atmosphere pervaded the Anne T- DUD- phy auditorium on the night of May 3lst. The occasion was the JuniorSenior Prom and what attractive couples danced to gay music in a ballroom made sea-worthy by its decorations of fishing nets, boats, and a light house tower! 35 'Z th vpovb 9 C7 oc' '3- DFS 4- oo ,A io f -A Q 93 0 lux Those dignified seniors! Sceptical audience Woman - talk! Packing-up Supplies have arrived! The ultimate result of - this - L-LQ See you tomorrow! Y' A , V The end of a day - per- fect or not! Lf. 'w .15 U , A, , . 1' l r 'W tr t-i2-- .f :stuff -I f fi' M.. 325' me f 5 ,, 3 3555! 5342 ,. sl-' is yw K ci I . ' I . I 2 1 I Y A 5' - 48 Our School f As We Saw If -U Z.. Spring Fever A good speech consists of - Deadline to meet - The pause between In and Out l.,....... of School Balancing act! Shaking the family tree Left - rightg left- This is no time to frown! 38 To let you know that we do have some literary- minded students at Williamsburg High School we've included these works of prose and poetry! . Letting a Pig Out of a Polk A personal experience related by Ralmon Black Iremember letting a pig out of its pen, and I have good reason for remembering it. The year was 1942 and I was going onto three years old. It was an early spring and my grandfather was boiling sap: the snow was gone and it was muddy everywhere, a typical New England spring. The only people 1'm sure were involved in this incident were my grandparents, my aunt and uncle, and my father. I remember wanting to see the pig and going to open the door of its pen. when I did, the old sow took advan- tage and charged out, knocking me in the mud. Whether I got the licking before or after they caught the pig I don 't remember, but I do remember getting the licking and I remember where. My uncle paddled me with the sap skimmer. Watching them catch the pig was quite a sight, I am told. Uncle Ned had the same sap skimmer, Gram a pitch- fork, Dad a club, and Gramp, who must have thought he was a cowboy, had a lasso. They surrounded the poor pig and closed in. Gramp whirled his rope and let it go, a perfect shot--for it settled neatly over her head, my grandmother's head I mean. Gramp had finally caught her after all these yearsl Dad swung at the sow's snout, but the pig dodged and Uncle Ned took thefull force of the blow--right across the shins. At the same time Gramp had caught the pig by the hind leg. Between the pig's squealing and my unc1e's howling, my aunt, who had just appeared on the scene, didn't lmow which to put out of his misery first. Since Dad was in the way, she couldn't shoot Uncle Ned, so she shot the pig. Well, I never will forget that day, but then, can you blame me? Newfoundland gqilo,-'S gong There are many sights I love to see, But Newfoundland means the most to me. St. John's harbour of clearest blue, With fishermen's boats sailing through. Sharp black rocks rising into the sky, Gulls wheeling about giving their cry. Fishermen's huts crowd the shore, Codfish dries and makes room for more. The blue, blue sky and salty air, The boats and huts---all are there. Hugging the cliffs by the romantic sea, This is what Newfoundland means to me Susan Ballway . School Tomorrow The moon is bright and flakes of snow Are drifting down from heaven. But I mustn't linger at the window, I have to get up at seven. Jeanie Breguet Ahoy there, boys! Here comes the wind afreshing down the bay. Haul up the anchor, unfurl the sail, Away we'll fly. Awayl The mightiest storm Is but a breath upon this sea of oursg We '11 run the watery paths of waves Although it be night hours. Ahoy there, boys! Turn her around and head her out of PORT. We 'll have our fung we'll have our work, And we'll have many a sport. So listen, my heartiesl Here comes the wind, afreshing down the bay. Haul up the anchor, unfurl the sail, Away we'll fly. Awayl Beverly Ramstrom A Little Philosophy From Betty Sherk A strange thought occurred to meg If all mankind behaved themselves, Forgot their greed and things like thatg If all mankind contented themselves, With freedom, food, and habitat: what a glorious world this could be. Cheerleaders RAI-l ! RAH ! BURGY HIGH ! Hep-Hcp, one - two and our cheerleaders started out a new season with ten girls, the largest squad in the his- tory of Williamsburg cheering. Our five experienced leaders were C0-captain Cornelia DeNood, Co-captain Jeanette Samson, Frances Vayda, Elinor Leonard and Sandra Kmit, and our very apt beginners were Terry Smith Kathy LaValle, Susan Senecal, Nancy Dufresne, and Sondra Kellogg whom we unhappily lost when she moved from our town. With a desire to make the 56-57 cheerleaders the best ever, we decided to have practice at least once a week with Mrs. Kmit. This, and going over the cheers before basketball games made us into a smoothly functioning squad ready for a good season. Although we are losing three cheerleaders through gradua- tion, who knows how many eager would-be cheerers will answer the call - Who's interested in cheering? - next year? if ua KNEELING - Nancy Dufresne, Kathy LaValle, Sue Senecal. STANDING - Terry Smith, Sandra Kmit, Jan Sam son, Coach Mrs. Kmit, Cornelia DeNood, Frances Vayda, Elinor Leonard. l -40 ,F 0 4 'W ffxxxx 8w Q'-51w EfK fjgfl 0 ' Q Q Fw Y 1221921 f 23.5 5 Y f , 1 R ' T Girls Basketball SEATFD: Mary Vayda, Margaret Snow, Beverly Brooks, Betty Beals and Patricia Moynahan-C0-Captains, Alice Hathaway, Esther Snow. Andrea Culver. STANDING: Mrs. Kmit, Betty Boisvert, Barbara Pollen, Carol Mac- Donald, Diana Damon, Suzanne Graves, Judy Brequet-Assistant Manager, Jeanne Watling -Manager. As you can see from the scores below, the girls' basketball team did even better this year than we previously expected. At the end of the season our record was eleven wins and four losses, a record no school should be a- shamed of, considering that through the graduation of 1956 we lost four out of six regular players. But the gradu- ates' places were quickly filled by the previous junior varsity members who, after three months of very tough practice, formed a united six on the floor. The team of 1956-57 will not go down in history as any one -woman team. It will go down as a united team playing for Williamsburg High School, and for Mrs. Kmit who showed us not only how to play basketball, but al- so how to exemplify good sportsmanship. At the same time she instilled in us a desire to win, not only against our own Franklin League Schools, but also against bigger schools. We thank her sincerely forall her help in making us better basketball players, and also better citizens. We wish the best of Luck to next year's team, but we don't see how, with four regulars left, they can help but carry on the Burgy spirit! Game Opp. Burgy Huntington ..... . . . 23 . . . . . 47 Easthampton . . . .... 7 . . . . . . 24 Huntington... ...23 ...42 Sanderson.. ...39... ...35 Charlemont. . . . . 13 . . . . . . 29 Northfield.. 27 ...39 Powers ...... ...21 ...56 Easthampton . . . .. .23 . . . .. . 3b Amherst ..... ...29 ...2O Charlemont . . . . 19 . . . . . . 40 Sanderson . . .... 27 . . . . . . 29 Powers .... ...17... ...47 Northfield .. ...46 ...40 Amherst.. ...33.. 32 347 516 42 Boys Basketball 1 P R i f tv 11, H. I A 1 ,V 2 . ' l .4 . Qurwgagg 4553+ T nfykg y S X 236 aut ff-g,4ifr,,p E ntl' J in N KV Ui WSW T 31 f 5 3204, Q33-2 pw' AMKHISBZQL SEATED, George Heath, Ron Packard, Sam Bowker, Captaing Brian King, Charles Sears. STANDING, Glenn Richardson, Wilfred Samson, John Judd, Coach Earl Tonet, Paul Webb, Steven Thayer, Tim Moynahan. Prior to this year's basketball season, a pessimistic attitude prevailed toward the future of our new squad, simply because it was a new squad, however, this attitude underwent a rapid change once the season was underway, The first team consisted of two seniors, Sam Bowker, the Captain, and George Heath, and three juniors, Ron Packard, Charlie Sears, and Mandy Smith. Amid season Mandy left school to join the service and his vacancy was filled by Brian King, a very promising sophomore. Under the vigilant eye of Coach Earl Tonet, the boys began the season with a victory over Clarke School, 44-33. In the next contest the team didn't click and the St. Michael's five beat us 41-27. This seemed to be just what the doctor ordered because the boys then went on through the rest of the season to win seventeen straight games without a loss. On March second came the true test for the boys. They met Barre, Massachusetts, in the small school Tri -State Tournament at Turners Falls. Because of its splendid record, Burgy was put into an upper bracket so The Drag- ons opponent was a fast moving team. It was a thrilling see-saw game all the way with no more than six points difference in the score. The gim sounded and the final score was 49-43 in favor of Barre. Even though we didn't win, the tourney was a great asset to the school because the boys played so well and thereby won some recognition. Further recognition was earned when Ron Packard finished the season with three hundred points and also received honorable mention in the All Western Massachusetts Basketball Team. These achievements made a successful season for Burgy High. 43 S NNe'll beat Northfield tonight W 11 X f Boys--you aren't paying attention! Atlas himself! H ww 1 0 K. I U ' 4: , 0 7 is 7 JF: 3 ' S- 4 fl. S' gg Liignszas ' J U ---- p, George Clarke School 44 33 St.Michael's H. S. 27 41 Huntington High School 70 33 Chicopee Vocational School 56 36 Alumni 44 60 Chicopee Vocational School 68 45 Sanderson Acadamy 60 40 Charlemont High School 63 34 Northfield High School 65 35 Powers Institute 73 65 Belchertown High School 60 44 New Salem Acadamy 60 47 Htmtington High School 49 32 Charlemont High School 42 39 Sanderson Acadamy 54 21 Clarke School 58 53 Powers Institute 50 34 Northfield High School 67 53 Belchertown High School 57 43 Barre Tourney 43 49 New Salem Acadamy 48 -32 Hia sav Bufsv OPPOUE 'sa if This new score-board is tricky. nt sa We need this point, Charlie. I . :L .II . Pre -game warm-up ,Iii we-ag. Two more points- Z1 iv- -please ? ff? 9' ' - . 1 9 Q . ' ' 3 f , A: X' ' 4 ' ' vi 'J-5, r A ' Wi 7 ' l' ox ..' I 51 K Cet the rebound! Northfield can't stop you, Sam. Watch closely, Ref. 44 Testimonial Banquet March 30, 1957 Now George here --- Our M. C. Of course Sam --- Without their cooperation --- Hooray! Baseball I'm happy to say --- STANDING - Charlie Sears, Don Liimatinen, Brian King, Coach Earl Tonet, David Bre- quet, George Heath, Ron Pack- ard. KNEELING - John Judd, Sam Bowker, Walter Wittshirk, J 1 Steve Thayer, Glen Richardson ' ' M x ' a Larry Stout. ' Tv' M- 5 V A A lf: . tr an , 4 Mfr ' 1 il I l X J 'I ' s .4 -X!' A l Gif .Y L- -- . -- 21, a r Air, Lv K 1 REV: 'nz 1' N K -- A R l D E. ffffgra Wen . ,. b 2: xl I 1 F' 'Q Z' .J K H A is 4 'H . lf qv A-:ilk Lrllfvlv tx K. J 7 -K ix, ' 'V QM it Quit, - 'M 5 I .- ' it?-'HS lr' l ,. ' rhrr f of V aeer - - el ,Q n 45 ,W ra - EPILOGUE What you have been reading on these pages has been the record of just one year, but the pa st four years, from 1953 to 1957, the high school years of this graduating class, have been years of significant changes in Williamsburg school history. Sadly, a few of these changes resulted from sorrowful events, others resulted from the demands of time and progress. A boon to the town socially as well as educationally was the construction of a lovely new elementary school in 1954. Modern classrooms and more than adequate facilities greeted the children in grades one through six who left the old Helen E. James building in 1955 and moved into their own school, the Anne T. Dunphy School. For many, many years the people in Williamsburg, and surrounding communities looked for leadership in education to Lucius Merritt and Anne Dunphy, our late superintendent and principal. With their deaths in 1956, we felt that an era had come to an end, and with the subsequent appointment of Walter Richard as superintendent and Edmund Houle as principal of the Helen E. James School, we knew that a new era was beginning In order to keep pace with the demands of an increased enrollment and the principles of modern education, the junior high school was re-organized on a departmentalized basis and so brought into closer relationship with the senior high school. This necessita- ted additions to the teaching sta ff. In attempts to meet the needs and demands of a varied student body, new courses have been added to the curriculum and new activities have been organized. Physical edu- cation for both boys and girls and speech are now required courses: a science club and a debating club are now active groups. No doubt each year will see this trend continu- ing. All these innovations were witnessed by the class of 1957 which has now completed four years of schooling which we hope were happy, exciting, interesting and beneficial. How many important tasks await each one! With the training they have received in this high school and with the help of God, may their lives contribute only good to the world. 46 fb K J DS Patrons , 710,21 WM Q! jjj M my fu mm 9f'!'9E,'ffWf, 1. Www PL., wwf fam!! 21 fMDf14L 774-Ji., PLA. lQJLu,57uJ L, iv PLL-A 72,81 QZ,,iJ2Z,,,,.,f 06414 mu Q DL! PM be M 20, b,Mf7,Lg4,6 7h 76021 PL. 1800- if-wld. 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