Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1956 volume:

.;iN nlhlinlH : ' !!: WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY WINCHESTER, MASS. i “The golden age of the human race is not behind us, but ahead of us; our fathers will never see it, our children will see it some day; it is for us to prepare the way. .Saint-Simon rrr ' U rrf Winchester, Massachusetts WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY WINCHESTER, MASS, preface... Winding from the mill-pond by the library, under the bridge and past the fields, the Aberjona flows on just as it has for years. And the ducks light on it and paddle about as they always have. Down in the town, however, the sounds of the overpass being built can be heard, and up on the hill we are enjoying a new high school. The year 1955-56 has been one of change and newness, and next year will be one also — both for underclassmen, who will have a new principal, and for Seniors, who will be leaving their old familiar backgrounds to take up new loyalties and challenges. Here, then, is the 1956 Aberjona — built on the traditions of the past, yet in its design expressing the freshness and hope of the future. FACULTY SENIORS CLASS HISTORY 7 13 39 where to CLASSES 51 ACTIVITIES 55 SPORTS 77 UNDERCLASSMEN 100 SPONSORS 103 4 We, the Class of 1956, dedicate the Aberjona to Wade L. Grindle with deep appreciation for the countless things he has done for Winchester High School and its students during the past thirty-one years. Through his bound¬ less energy and interest he has helped immeasurably to raise the school ' s standards of scholarship, athletics and good sportsmanship. Long after he has gone, his enthusiasm, his loyalty and, above all, his kindliness will re¬ main with us. We who have been his students will always remember him not only as a wise and capable leader but as a warm and sincere friend. dedicated to r. Wade L.Grindl our principal 5 I ‘ Row 1. J. Attardo, L. Ruma, L. Nanry, C. Massaro, R. DiPietro, A. Tansey, J. Keene, M. Rogers, D. Elliot, L. ZofFino, J. McDevitt, R. Ferrino, L. Erb, M. Duchorme. Row 2. J. Swymer, J. Horn, S. Phinney, J. Krysto, J. Fowler, M. Kearns, A. Osborne, H. Russell, J. Coirncross, A. Olmsted, C. Page, J. Walker, B. Hottel, B. Eaton, S. Payne, C. Kazanjian. Row 3. A. Coyne, S. Carleton, B. Hickey, M. Lincoln, J. Reardon, J. Nason, J. Manimon, V. d ' Elseaux, J. Hilgedick, C. Tigue, S. MacDonald, J. Snelling, C. Ahifors, E. Hood, C. Ayer, T. Newell, G. Purrington, N. Bradley, J. Waters, V. Larson, G. Wharf, N. Holdam, E. Glowacki, M. Gilson, J. Powers, G. Dietz. Row 4. D. Curtis, J. March, J. Barnard, J. Godwin, J. Randlett, A. Cunningham, C. Schumacher, S. Pond, C. Harris, D. Gibbons, E. Arnall, R. Becker, J. Wadleigh, J. Snook, N. Switzer, M. McCreery, G. Collins, D. Harris, M. Grace, S. Curtis, M. Donahue, M. Walsh, B. Cucolo. Row 5. C. Ayer, C. deRivera, R. Kneeland, B. Lindsey, P. Kluzer, R. Smith, C. Allen, F. Dattilo, J. Rotondi, J. Enright, A. Monro, L. Wyman, A. Simpson, L. Caterino, L. Witham. The Aberjona can boast of one more successful year be¬ cause of the indispensable help of an energetic group of seniors. Among the many students who shared the heavy burden were Judy Fowler, chairman of the Executive Board; Carol Ashenden, chairman of the Art Committee; Maura Donahue, Mary Lou Cox, John Enright, Nancy Holdam, and Judy Wad¬ leigh whose delightfully original art contributions appear throughout the book; members of the advertising staff headed by Judy Cairncross, Mary Kearns, and Ann Olmsted, whose time and effort were rewarded by breaking all previous ad¬ vertising records; and last, but by no means least, Allen Osborne, Chris Page, and Harlow Russell who worked hard and long on the many different phases of organizing and producing this yearbook. So many gave so unstintingly and unselfishly of their time and energy, that we now have a wonderful yearbook to bring back to us the best years of our lives. 6 our administration MR. JOHN D. STEVENS Acting Principal MR. WADE L. GRINDLE Principal DR. HARRY V. GILSON Superintendent 8 MR. THOMAS A. MORSE Administrative Assistant Row 1. Mr. Cooper, Miss Bronson, Mr. Bronley, Mr. Knowiton, Mr. Morse, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Demsey, Mr. Kotkov, Mrs. Winn, Mr. Fitts, Dr. Alley. Row 2. Mrs. Roberts, Miss Cone, Miss Bailey, Mrs. Genicot, Miss Regan, Miss Goodrich, Mrs. Marks, Miss Skornik, Miss Trickett, Miss Roy, Miss La Guordio, Miss Milliken. Row 3. Mr. Hayward, Mr. Weafer, Mr. Power, Miss Daniels, Miss Livingstone, Mrs. Travis, Miss Bennett, Miss Walsh, Mrs. Lawton, Mr. Withington, Mr. Curtis. Row 4. Mr. Finigon, Mr. Gannon, Mr. McGhee, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Burns, Mr. Beninati, Mr. Robertie, Mr. Rosenbaum, Mr. Aversa, Mr. Skerry. Too often, people do not realize how much they have enjoyed a particular event in their lives until it is just a mem¬ ory. And so, just before graduation, we seniors compile a yearbook, a sort of mass memoir. The yearbook is an op¬ portunity to look back over the past four years, trying to encompass as much as possible between its two covers. There is so much for us to remember — everything from our first football game to our first prom .... from Freshman Algebra to Senior Physics. Football games and proms have been lots of fun for us all. But a successful academic high school career has been first and foremost all along to pre¬ pare us for a job or for college, and no one has helped us more in this respect than the faculty at WHS. From the day we entered the Wadleigh Building as somewhat frightened frosh ' til the day we were handed our diplomas, the faculty was there to help us. Each and every teacher has taken an interest in our work, encouraging, guiding, and advising us whenever possible. Without faculty assistance we would have had no Girls ' Intramural Council, no Science Club, none of the extra-curricular activities that have been as profitable as they ' ve been enjoyable. The teachers have been behind every assembly, every dance, and every club meeting we ' ve ever attended. Providing for our every interest from music to baseball, they have enabled us to become the responsible youth that America needs. It is hardly sufficient to say thank you for all the times we ' ve been in for extra help, knowing that a teacher would be there until the ques¬ tion was cleared up. It ' s hardly sufficient to say thank you for all the hours devoted to our clubs and sports. Through all four years, our teachers have not only educated us, but been our friends. The words thank you hardly express all we want to say, but we do want not only them, but our parents and our town to know how deeply grateful we are to the faculty at Winchester High. 9 The boys — Ready for the test? Looking bock over the past four years, we seniors count the I faculty here at WHS as among our blessings. More than just instructors, they have been our friends, always ready to help us with a tough physics problem or a make-up typing assign- I ment. We ' ll remember Miss Milliken ' s wonderful enthusiasm over United States History, a zest which we found contagious, and Mrs. Travis ' stoicism as we cooked our HCL and H 2 SO 4 . Many is the Monday morning when we laughed at Mr. Kotkov ' s Happy Valley Country Club as we probed the mys¬ teries of the Spanish language . . . this year we were happy to welcome new faculty members to WHS, but sorry to lose Mr. Grindle. Next year we will certainly miss Mr. Hayward, whose help with the Vaudeville and A.A. has been invalu¬ able. Words are not enough to express our deep apprecia¬ tion for all he has done. Good lunches in the cafeteria have been responsible for more than one diet, but we ' re not complaining. Mr. Finigan ' s good-humored math classes, his invincible icemen, and Mr. Skerry’s Judas Priest! we will long remember, along with What’s this class? Madame Genicot’s cheerful Bonjour!” Gym classes under Miss Barnes and Mr. Battino have proved lots of fun, as have Mr. Withington’s Glee Clubs. Ski champ and English expert Mr. Ulin, concert pianist Mr. Power, and Bobby Burns connois¬ seur Dan O ' Donnell have brightened up our classes too. We ' ve liked Mr. Cooper’s bow ties, and Mr. Fitt ' s poetry reci¬ tations, especially his Cremation of Sam McGee.” Some of us have enjoyed Mr. Fitts’ English classes for three years now, and under his guiding hand we ' ve read some Shakespeare, studied the dictionary, and brushed up on a little grammar now and then . . . Mr. Branley, Mr. Averse, and Mr. Weafer have given us those coveted green slips of paper called licenses in a driver-training program that ' s tops . . . Mr. Morse ' s inexhaustible energy with speech classes, cross coun¬ try teams, and his countless cries of Curtain Going Up! have bewildered every one of us . . . We admire these and so many other things about the faculty, things that have made four memorable years for us here in Winchester High School. 10 Anyone lose a cot? Most Versatile Mr. Fitts Miss Barnes Most Considerate Mr. Branley Mrs. Travis Peppiest Mr. Morse Miss Barnes Nicest Hair Mr. Aversa Mrs. Lawton Nicest Smile Mr. Fitts Mme. Genicot Best Dressed Mr. Fitts Miss Cone Wittiest Mr. Kotkov Miss Cone Most Respected Mr. Stevens Miss Bailey Friendliest Mr. Finigan Miss Milliken Cutest Mr. Finigan Miss Milliken Most Original Mr. Fitts Miss Milliken The Most Mr. Finigan Miss Bailey 12 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Judy Fowler, Secretary Frank Dattilo, President Joseph Bellino, Vice-President Robert Lindsey, Treasurer 14 CYNTHIA AAARY AHLFORS Peppy . . . fun-loving . . . Cynthia ' s likes ore red cars, dancing, and embarrassing Gail . . . detests cold pizza and collecting money . . . her hobby is driving a car (?)... she ' s afraid Doc Alley might run out of stories . . . Cynthia plans to spend next year abroad. Intramural Basketball; Volleyball; Bowling; Curtain and Cue; Science Club; Philosophy Club; Aber ' ono; GIC CHARLES JOSEPH ALLEN, JR. Friendly . . . happy-go-lucky . . . popular with the boys . . . Charlie ' s likes include Little Moe , quiet girls and money . . . confused by pedestrians, Texans, and Peter Kirk ' s driving . . . regrets his green bomb doesn ' t run on water . . . fears Mark might get married . . . OK, chief . . .plans to attend Northeastern next year. Varsity Football; Hockey; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Club. MARK JOUETT APSEY Easy going, handsome, friendly . . . likes talkative girls, cars and Satur¬ day nights; but girls who go in cliques, Sunday mornings and quarterbacks are on Mark ' s black list ... he hopes to enter Tufts after high school, become a dentist, and set up practice in Winchester. Varsity Football; Varsity Basketball; Baseball; Track; Red Cross; Varsity Club. ELIZABETH ANN ARNALL Liked by all . . . Libbett came to WHS in the middle of her junior year . . . her hobbies are bowling and swimming . . . her favorite saying, very good , she applies to everyone and everything . . . Libbett hopes to become a medical secretary after high school. Glee Club; Aber ono; Curtain and Cue. CAROL FAIRFIELD ASHENDEN Capable . . . cute . . . calm . . . Carol ' s likes include dancing and friendly people . . . afraid she ' ll never learn to skate and confused by her friends ' boy friends . . . seen most of the time running around to meet deadlines . . . plans on studying commercial art at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. Editor, Red and Black; Philosophy Club; Curtain and Cue; Quill and Scroll; Aber ’ona. JUDITH GAIL ATTARDO Sociable . . . outgoing . . . Judy likes clothes, crew cuts, and anything red . . . gee, I dunno. ... if this generous gal had a million she ' d buy an electric scoreboard for the school . . . Judy hopes to become an airline hostess. Volleyball; Basketball; Philosophy Club; Red and Black; Aber ono; GIC; Girls ' and Mixed Glee Clubs; Girls ' Chorus; Operetta. CATHARINE BURTON AYER Friendly . . . likable . . . Cathy is attracted by short cross country run¬ ners, Mr. Fitts, and senior parties . . . dislikes Monday mornings (who doesn ' t) and being mistaken for that younger (?) sister � . . hopes to attend the University of Maine. Glee Club; National Thespians; French Club; Philosophy Club; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville; Aberjona; Drama Festival. CYNTHIA EATON AYER Cheerful . . . capable . . . famous for her effervescent laughter . . . Cyn likes Mr. Morse, Mr. Stevens, long weekends and water skiing . . . con¬ fused by Doc Alley . . . aims for Pembroke or Weaton. News Editor, Red and Black; National Thespians; Quill and Scroll; Philos¬ ophy Club; French Club; Aberjona; Glee Club; Student Council; Christmas Play; Apprentice Play; GIC; Rifle Club; Bowling; Basketball. JUDITH ANN BARNARD Flirtatious . . . blond . . . Judy loves the summer and R B records . . . she also enjoys cooking and skating . . . ' Vhat ' s the scoop? . . . with a million, Judy would be riding around in a Cadillac convertible . . . Miss Bronson is her favorite teacher . . . after high school Judy plans to be a private secretary. Aberjona. ROBERT ADDISON BECKER Full of fun . . . capable . . . conscientious . . . Bob may either be found dashing through the Fells or rallying on Palmer Courts . . . Mr. Morse is tops with him . . . plans to attend Dartmouth. Co-Captain, Cross Country; Captain, Tennis; Treasurer, Curtain and Cue; President, Thrift Association; Drum Major, Band; All-State Orchestra; Jr.-Sr. Play; AA; National Thespians; Traffic Squad. JOSEPH MICHAEL BELLINO Hard-hitting football captain . . . unusually good-natured ... all around athlete . . . dark good looks . . . Joe will always remember beating Wakefield in the last thirty seconds of play . . . after a year at Bullis Prep he will head for Annapolis. Captain, Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Club; Class President, Freshman and Sophomore; Vice-President, Junior and Senior; AA; Vaudeville. NATALIE LOUISE BELLOWS Quiet, friendly . . . Nat likes convertibles, parties, TGFF Club ... is peeved by homework, Monday mornings . . . her favorite saying is, Let ' s eat! . . . Nat is famous for her babysitting . . . she misses 6K and is confused by Mr. Skerry ' s jokes . . . Nat plans to attend Jackson or Middlebury College. Varsity Tennis; Band; French Club; Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club. PAUL JASON BERMAN Likable . . . industrious . . . Paul can be seen either fooling around cars or on the football field . . . afraid Junior Quill will cut his hair . . . Paul plans to go to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and later to be¬ come a top-notch druggist. Varsity Football; Captain, Rifle Club; Hockey; Varsity Club; Red Cross; Curtain and Cue; Thrift Association. MARYLU CHRISTINA BINDING Friendly . . . cute . . . likable . . . Marylu most admires sincere people and is attracted by a blue Buick and basketball players . . . with a million, a trip around the world would suit Marylu . . . history and Mr. Stevens are favorites ... to be successful in whatever she does is Marylu ' s ambition. Vaudeville; Aberjona,- Glee Club. GEORGE HAYWARD BODMAN ' v. Easygoing . . . good-natured . . . athletic . . . George ' s pe likes include ' 40 Fords and week-ends ... his greatest regret is that he ri ' ever won an argument with Doc Alley . . . when not driving in one of his hot rods George can always be found playing football or running track. Varsity Football; Hockey; Co-Captain, Varsity Track; Science Club; Varsity Club; Red Cross. CLIFFORD WESLEY BOWERS Quiet . . . nice . . . Cliff is very interested in cars; in fact, his wildest dream is to be a racing car driver ... his greatest regret is only having two years at WHS . . . after high school he plans to go to college and study nuclear physics. Science Club; Curtain and Cue; Rifle Club. 16 NANCY GAIL BRADLEY Friendly . . . attractive . . . fun to be with . . . Mim likes puppies and the f. 2:20 bell, but is confused by five-week tests every three weeks . . . with 0 million she ' d catch the next boat for Italy . . . aims for Middlebury 1 College. 1 Field Hockey; Volleyball; French Club; Philosophy Club; Glee Club; Red 1 Cross; Thrift Association; Curtain and Cue; Red and Black; Aberjona. ELIZABETH ANN BROWN WHS ' s Southern belle ... a good friend . . . sincerity with a drawl . . . Lib has a special hankering for Saturdays . . . spending her summer in Germany was Lib ' s most cherished memory in high school . . . attracted ' by money and Mr. Skerry, she ' d like to become a kindergarten teacher after college. Student Council; Curtain and Cue; One Act Play Night; Thrift Association. CARL VINCENT BRUNO Curly hair . . . friendly . . . among Carl ' s likes are Friday nights and cars; peeves are Monday mornings, rainy week-ends, conceited girls, and English homework . . . Mr. Aversa is tops with Carl, along with a land where he can sleep all the time — his idea of heaven . . . Carl’s ambition is to become an accountant. Band. JUDITH CAIRNCROSS Friendly . . . always busy . . . Judy is known for her “Thanks for coming , bubbling enthusiasm, and copper enameling . . . likes submarine sand¬ wiches, French food, and Pogo . . . confused by Gretchen ' s logic (who isn ' t?) . . . plans on V ellesley College and a scientific career. Varsity Field Hockey; Basketball; Bowling; Volleyball; Treasurer, French Club; Science Club; President, Math Club; Curtain and Cue; Abejona. VINCENT JAMES CAPUTO Quiet . . . dynamic center on the gridiron . . . confused by Ralphie and Moe . . . “Poo Poo ' s likes include girls, money and music ... his idea of heaven — a beautiful wife who can cook! . . . with a million he ' d build a castle for his family . . . aims at Boston College next year. Varsity Football; Track; Varsity Club; Traffic Squad. SHEILA CARLETON Cute as a kitten and almost as tiny . . . has a smile you’d walk a mile for . . . stars in the Poniettes come Vaudeville time and is a talented artist . . . aims for Colby Junior or Bradford Junior. Varsity Field Hockey; Basketball; Softball; Volleyball; Bowling; Red Cross; Student Council; Philosophy Club; Vaudeville; Christmas Play; Red and Black; Aberjona; Glee Club. CHRISTINE THERESA CARNEY Chris likes clothes and cars, but thumbs down on report cards, exams and conceited boys . . . she enjoys skating and swimming . . . Mrs. Winn’s home economics course rates high with her . . . frequently heard saying, “Get what I mean, jelly bean? . . . her future will include either prac¬ tical nursing ar secretarial wark. NATALIE LORRAINE CATERING Quiet until yau get to know her . . . sweet . . . sincere . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . enjoys pizza, swimming, crafts and red Ford convertibles (any reason?) . . . regrets not getting into the new building sooner . . . “Ray Ray” heads for Rittner’s Floral School after graduation. GIC; Curtain and Cue; Aber ono; Red Cross; AA. ANDREA CHAPIN Likable . . . great teller of tales . . . dull moments are nil when Andy ' s around . . . has a preference for Miss Regan, geography, and driving . . . loathes insects, getting up mornings ... is upset because Ellen hasn ' t cut her hair, sorry she didn ' t do the job herself . . . Andy hopes to teach. Curtain and Cue; Girls ' Glee Club. LEROY JAMES CHUTE Talkative . . . congenial . . . humorist with a storehouse of wise-cracks . . . infrequent serious moments . . . Roy is afraid that Junior will never become a second Eddie Fisher . . . regrets selling his Ford convertible . . . fascinated by anything edible . . . after dental training at Tufts, Roy plans to be fixing our teeth some day. Football; Basketball; Track; Varsity Club. GAIL POTTER COLLINS Amiable . . . fun . . . cool-headed . . . Liag loves sleep, Friday after¬ noon, and submarine sandwiches . . . peeved by Ellen ' s braids and Mr. Skerry ' s termites . . . regrets 6K is over . . . Gail plans to enter Wellesley College next fall. JV Basketball; Varsity Rifle Team; French Club; Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club; Rifle Club; Aberjona,- Ski Club. THERESA COMITA Friendly . . . sense of humor . . . Theresa ' s pet likes are pizza, R B records, convertibles and Marlon Brando . . . home economics and Mrs. Marks rate high on her list . . . idea of heaven would be to have no school ... a million would take Theresa around the world ... to become a bookkeeper is her ambition in life. Glee Club; GIC. ALAN JOSEPH CONBOY Al came to WHS just this year . . . energetic . . . good-natured . . . always a smile for everyone . . . greatest regret is not coming to WHS sooner . . . Egad! those cafeteria line-jumpers! . . . wildest ambition is to sail the seven seas . . . next stop — Naval Academy and then a career in some field of engineering. MARY LOUISE COX Attractive . . . smartly-dressed . . . with a friendly hil for everyone . . . Mary Lou, attracted by brown eyes, is scared by 19-year-old men — what if they’re connected? . . . when Foxy is a famous fashion illus¬ trator she’ll fulfill two dreams — to buy mink rugs and design the cover of Vogue. Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club; Red and Black; Operetta; Aberjona,- Make-Up Crew; Ski Club. ANNE CLAIRE COYNE Petite . . . impish eyes with smile to match . . . rates Winthrop High Victory Dances as tops . . . dislikes dirty cafeteria trays . . . her wildest dream is to have attended Winthrop High with its many attractions . . . plans to enter Boston College School of Nursing after graduation. Student Council; AA; Curtain and Cue; GIC; Junior Red Cross; Aberjona. CYNTHIA CROSS Cinnie will be remembered for her prettiness, long hair, and deep bass . . . greatest thrill was making Octette . . . loves chocolate sodas. Marines ' dress blues, and dreams of cruising the world on a Navy ship . . . wants to be a secretary after Aurora College, and a real good singer — already is! Glee Club; Octette; Curtain and Cue; Mixed Chorus. 18 JOSEPH FRANCIS CROWLEY Easygoing . . . MufFy will be remembered in WHS for his grin . . . scared by Kevin’s driving, and confused by Problems (the subject, that is) . . . list of likes centers around cars, although he dislikes repairing them, and girls, if they don ' t smoke . . . expects to enter the service after graduation, but looks forward to a Linotype school. BEVERLY ANN CUCOLO Friendly in a quiet way . . . always willing to help . . . Bev is thrilled by sports, week-ends, and dancing, but Monday mornings, rainy days, and snobs rote zero . . . she has a love for office practice and hopes someday to become a first-class secretary. Rifle Club; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville; Girls’ Glee Club; Mixed Glee Club; Operetta; Aberjona. GAIL LORRAINE CULLEN Peppy . . . reliable . . . Gail likes week-ends. Tech Tourneys and music . . . could be found bombing around with the girls or listening to rhythm and blues . . . hopes to become a medical secretary. Secretary, Rifle Club; Captain, Rifle Team; Volleyball; Softball; Bowling; Red Cross; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville; Glee Club; Aberjona; Thrift Asso¬ ciation; Spanish Club. MARY LOUISE CULLEN Cute . . . brunette . . . dreams of getting married to a Cool Cat’’ and living in Woburn . . . R B records, ' 49 Fords, and Janet Barnard’s blond hair are the most with Mary Lou, while cars with mufflers are nil . . . her favorite subject is home economics with Mrs. Marks, but her plans after graduation center on stenography. Tennis; Bowling. RICHARD EUGENE CUMMING Quiet . . . easygoing . . . that ' s Dick . . . likes working on cars, football, basketball, and physics . . . confused by square roots ... his idea of heaven would be high school and college without homework . . . Went¬ worth or Boston University will claim Dick next year, after which he ' d like to take to the sky as an airline pilot. Football; Science Club. ANNE CARSON CUNNINGHAM Willowy attractive blond . . . known for her many impromptu parties . . . subject of male admiration . . . infectious laughter . . . attracted by tall men . . . Cuts is confused by Linda ' s love problems . . . enjoys life in general . . . Anne is hoping to attend Pembroke College next year. Captain, Basketball; AA Executive Board; Ring Committee; Vaudeville; Aberjona; GIC Executive Board; Philosophy Club. JAMES THOMAS CURLEY Good-natured . . . easygoing . . . Jim ' s fond of cars, basketball games and boxing matches, but taking tests, long periods and Monday mornings don ' t set well with him . . . becoming a multi-millionnaire is his wildest dream . . . hopes to go to Bentley, study advanced accounting and even¬ tually juggle books in some big office. Boys’ Glee Club. MARGUERITE DIANNE CURTIS Petite . . . always cheerful . . . responds to Tag-a-long . . . Dianne likes math, Mr. Butters, and music . . . eternally calling, I’m comingl . . .greatest sorrow is that she ' s not a little taller . . . prone to blue Plymouths . . . Bates will claim Dianne next year. Tennis; Curtain and Cue; Red Cross; Science Club; Math Club; Philosophy Club; French Club; Girls ' Glee Club. .i«V I 19 SANDRA ADELE CURTIS Sweet . . . petite . . . cute . . . Sandy says “Good gravy! to Monday mornings and homework . . . scared by height and getting tests back . . . devotes her spare time to church work . . . after graduation Sandy plans on Boston University or Allegheny College and a career of social work. Bowling; Glee Club; Red Cross; Philos ophy Club; Curtain and Cue; Aberjona. FRANK JOHN DATTILO Dark, handsome . . . scores high with girls as well as on the gridiron . . . gets the most out of life . . . enjoys popular music, sharp clothes, and cars . . . Frankie heads for Bullis Preparatory School and then Annapolis. Varsity Football; Baseball; Track; Varsity Club; AA Executive Board; Class Picture Committee; Ring Committee; Vice-President, Sophomore Class; Class President, Junior and Senior; Vaudeville. VIRGINIA d’ELSEAUX Understanding . . . sensible . . . one of the few good women drivers envied for her golden locks . . . her likes include dancing, jazz, and going off diets . . . Vee ' s wildest ambition is to be another Florence Nightingale . . . aims for Stephens Junior College and a nursing career. Vaudeville; Curtain and Cue; Prom Committee; Thrift Association; Philos¬ ophy Club; Spanish Club; Aberjona. RICHARD ANGELO DeMINICO Dick ' s that happy-go-lucky guy who ' s always singing or humming some tune . . . admires Frank Dattilo ' s “crazy boots . . . enjoys dancing, open houses, and tinkering with a car, while math, class cut-ups, and homework just don ' t rate . . . after attending B.U. Dick plans on working for some airline. Varsity Football; Baseball; Varsity Club; Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club. CATHERINE LORD deRIVERA An innocent look, “Qui, moi? ... a mirthful smile ... a graceful walk . . . Cathy likes Dr. Alley, classical music, ice hockey, reading . . . con¬ fused by chemistry and modern art . . . regrets time wasted in sleeping . . . hopes to enter Sweet Briar College. JV Field Hockey; Curtain and Cue; Secretary, National Thespians; French Club; Philosophy Club; Junior-Senior Play; Aberjona. MARGARET DIETZ Dreamy . . . questioning . . . Gretchen numbers doughnuts, vacations, traveling, and lobster among her likes . . . while getting up in the morn¬ ing and missing buses annoy her . . . most admires people who get things done on time . . . given a million she ' d take a trip around the world. Glee Club; Curtain and Cue; French Club; Philosophy Club; Aberjona,- Red and Black. RONA PHYLLIS DiPIETRO Warmhearted . . . good-looking . . . Ron ' s wildest ambition is to fly a plane by herself . . . “See you later ... is afraid she will never reach 80 words a minute . . . attracted by the Air Force . . . visiting WHIL is her most cherished memory ... to attend Mt. Ida and to become on airline hostess are Ron ' s ambitions. Red and Black; Aberjona. MAURA ELLIN DONAHUE Cute, vivacious, never runs out of pep at a party (especially if you play plenty of jitterbug records) . . . Maura ' s art ability is the envy of many . . . will long be remembered as the inventor of wretch . . . after graduation Maura heads for the Rhode Island School of Design and even¬ tually commercial art. Curtain and Cue; Rifle Club; Philosophy Club; Aberjona. 20 PAUL JOHN DONLON Extra friendly . . . whot stage presence! . . . Paul ' s favorites include memories of Junior-Senior Play rehearsals, popping a rifle, and discovering the world outside from Doc Alley and Mr. Morse . . . will study to be¬ come a whiz-bong director at Boston University. Football; Varsity Track; Cross Country; Basketball; President, Curtain and Cue; Glee Club; Rifle Club; Student Council. MARGUERITE THERESA DUCHARME Cute, sweet, a good listener . . . Hampton Beach, dancing, and long week-ends are the most with Margie, while poetry and gym showers leave her cold . . . famous for crazy moods . . . will try anything once . . . plans on being an airline hostess . . hopes someday to see the world. Student Council; French Club; Curtain and Cue; Aberjona; Thrift Association. BARBARA EATON Sweet . . . sincere . . . out of this world . . . singing and acting head Barbid ' s long list of likes . . . dreams of dazzling Broadway . . . enjoys life thoroughly, only regrets leaving her WHS friends . . . heads for Smith. Secretary, Curtain and Cue; Girls ' State Representative; National Honor Society; National Thespians; Octette; Operetta; Executive Board; GIC; Speech Festival; Aberjona. DAVID FERRIS ELDRIDGE Before Dave leaves WHS he would like to outsmart Mr. Finigan twice in a row . . . cheering the basketball team is a favorite p astime with him . . . next year Northeastern School of Radio and Television will claim Dave, then he ' s on to a production or directing position. Manager, Varsity Basketball; Track; Cross Country; Boys ' Glee Club; Cur¬ tain and Cue; Traffic Squad; Operetta. DONNA MARIE ELLIOTT Cute . . . friendly . . . pet likes are Saturday nights, hen parties, double dates, and pizzas . . . attracted by Carpenters (?) and Bill Marlowe . . . if she had a million she would spend it . . . afraid she ' ll never get her license ... to become an executive secretary is Donna ' s ambition. Red and Black; Aberjona,- GIC; Glee Club; Thrift Association. VIRGINIA THERIEN ENGLAND Cute, realistic, friendly . . . holidays. Doc Alley, and flashy cars are the last word with Ginny . . . with a million she ' d buy a convertible, while pizza and slow drivers rote the lowest . . . she ' d like to be an honor student at Jackson. Curtain and Cue; Rifle Club; Bowling; Science Club; Red and Black. JOHN CHARLES ENRIGHT Tall, artistic, clever, full of fun . . . John ' s hobby, and forte, is cartooning . . . fried chicken, girls, and Dynaflow rate high . . . John fears he ' ll stop growing . . . confused by Mr. Finigan . . . with a million he ' d buy a thou¬ sand Buicks . . . plans on Boston College and later commercial art. Philosophy Club; Science Club; Prom Committee; Red and Black; Aberjona. LOIS MARIE ERB Lois is known for her outstanding bowling ability . . . she likes pickles, but thumbs down on big shots and onions . . . her favorite teacher is Miss Bronson . . . Lo is ofraid of report cards . . . she hopes to be a reservotionist in an air line. Rifle Club; Curtain and Cue; Advertising, Red and Black; Aberjona. 21 LOUIS CHARLES EVANGELISTA Friendly, good-natured, popular . . . Louie dreams of making a movie with Marilyn Monroe . . . spends half his spare time searching for someone who can make real Italian spaghetti . . . Mr. Aversa, girls, cars and drive-in theaters (any connection?) rank high on his list of likes . . . regrets not having Kev in his homeroom . . . heads for the Air Force next. Football. CATHERINE ELIZABETH FERRINA Likable . . . friendly . . . Rena’s favorite saying is ’’Hey kids! . . . among her likes are kittens, clothes, pizza and convertibles ... a million and she ' d go to Hawaii . . . entering the new building is her most cher¬ ished memory . . . exams, heavy traffic, and mice scare her ... to be an accountant is Rena ' s aim. GIC; Aberjona; Red and Black. REBECCA HINCKLEY FISH Cute . . . peppy . . . fun . . . enjoys water skiing, tennis and winter sports . . . with a million she ' d take a trip up the Congo . . . regrets she didn ' t study harder . . . Becky aspires to be a good violinist and cer¬ tainly will with her ability. Freshman Cheerleader; Field Hockey; Volleyball; Tennis; Basketball; Vaude¬ ville; Curtain and Cue; Christmas Play; Philosophy Club; Orchestra. JUDITH GAIL FOWLER Sincere . . . Judy always has a smile for everyone . . . seen at the key¬ board at most WHS productions . . . Mr. Stevens is tops with her . . . aims for Mount Holyoke. Varsity Field Hockey; Secretary, Student Council; Secretary, Senior Class; Accompanist, Octette; National Honor Society; National Thespians; Quill and Scroll; GIC; Red Cross; Operetta; Picture Committee; Aberjona,- Vaudeville. PAUL EDMOND FRANSON Gunnar dreams of running the mile under 4:40 . . . favorite sports are cross country and track . . . signs off with See you ' round the campus! . . . afraid George won ' t get the right girl . . . likes to remember win¬ ning the New Englands ”. Cross Country; Varsity Track; Varsity Club; Science Club; Philosophy Club; Curtain and Cue; Treasurer, National Thespians; Red and Black; Vaude¬ ville; All-State Chorus; Keynotes; One Act Play Night. PETER JOHN FROnON, JR. Good-natured . . . short . . . friendly . . . food, cars and sports are tops, but getting up in the morning isn ' t for Pete . . . confused by all of Doc Alley ' s different occupations. Pete plans to attend M.l.T. or Northeastern and eventually become an engineer. Manager, Football; Manager, Basketball; Student Council; AA; Science Club; Philosophy Club. ROLANDS GAILITIS Tall, blond and good-looking, that’s Rolands . . . girls, dancing, motor¬ cycling and Doc Alley are tops with him, while homework and wise-guys rate low ... he most regrets not being able to participate in football during his high school days. ... to enter the LJniversity of Massachusetts and become an engineer are Rolands’ future plans. Mixed Glee Club; Keynotes; All-State Chorus; Operetta; Science Club. HERBERT SYMONDS GARDNER, JR. One of WHS ' s most talented musicians . . . Herb is always found tickling the keys at open houses . . . jazz, sports, and open houses are tops, while teachers without a sense of humor just don’t rate . . . Herb ' s future plans include Harvard. Varsity Track; Coach, Freshman Football; President, Band; Orchestra; Vaudeville; Science Club; All-State Band; Traffic Squad; Thrift Association; Varsity Club. RICHARD FRANCIS GIBBONS Good-natured . . . sincere . . . dependable . . . next year the Red Cross will have to look a long way to find as capable a president as Dick . . . he enjoys tourney time, but dead parties, and pizza are thumbs down . . . the future includes Holy Cross. Captain, Golf; Hockey; Baseball; President, Red Cross; Philosophy Club; Traffic Squad; Glee Club; Operetta; Vaudeville. MARTHA JANE GILSON Attractive and well-dressed, that ' s Martha . . . likes Randall ' s and slum- ber(less) parties, but nat rainy week-ends and Monday mornings . . . attracted by the Army, blue eyes, and convertibles . . . her wildest am¬ bition to go to the moon; her real one — to be a wealthy man’s private secretary after attending Colby Junior College. Curtain and Cue; Red and Black; Aberjona. ELLEN ROSE GLOWACKI Sociable . . . always has the right answer . . . “Pere admires people who have leisure time . . . chemistry, Mr. Kotkov, and mountain climbing bring smiles . . . utterly bewildered by V HS ' s one-way staircases . . . her goal next year is Swarthmore College. Secretary, Thrift Association; Curtain and Cue; Junior-Senior Class Ploy; Aberjona; Secretary, French Club; Science Club; Philosophy Club; Rifle Team; National Honor Society. JANE DERRY GODWIN ' Wi Easygoing, attractive, poised best describe Janie . . . reading, driving, and sailing take up most of her spare time . . . attracted by tall blonds, music, and fraternity parties . . . heads for Bradford Junior College. Manager, Varsity Field Hockey; Basketball; Bowling; Volleyball; Spanish Club; Curtain and Cue; Red Cross; Philosophy Club; Glee Club; GIC; Thrift Association; Rifle Club; Operetta; Aberjona. MARY JANE GRACE Small . . . red-headed ... for the past couple of years, you’ve seen Jane working down at the Winchester Theatre . . . she enjoys food and taking life easy . . . her idea of heaven is that it’s going to be a wonderful place for those who get there . . . after graduation, she plans to work in a test kitchen. Aberjona. WILLIAM CHARLES GURRISI Wonderful tenor . . . music, music, music . . . otherwise he likes me¬ chanics, cars, and baseball . . . would really love relaxing on a beach in Hawaii, admiring a cute brunette . . . Bill regrets leaving WHS, but can’t wait to get to the New England Conservatory of Music and enter show business — he’ll be topnotch! Keynotes; Boys ' Glee Club; Vaudeville; Operetta. ROBERT FRANCIS HAGGERTY Dynamite . . . fast, hard-hitting halfback ... a way with the girls . . . never shows signs of anxiety . . . dislikes snobs and girls in the morning . . . afraid that Junior will stop singing . . . Hag is confused by girls . . . next year Bobby heads for Dean Academy. Football; Captain, Baseball; Varsity Club; Vaudeville. THOMAS FRANCIS HALLORAN Tom is the sincere, capable man who always gets things done well in a quiet manner ... he goes for cars, fried clams, and Friday night . . . dreams of improving the British Navy some day by running it . . . aims for Worcester Polytech, then a career as a physicist. Football; Baseball; Cross Country; Track; Spanish Club; Science Club. 23 ■ ffifi ARLYS GWENDOLYN HARRINGTON Pretty . . . vivacious . . . “Bunny ' s” wildest dream is to be a skin-diver in the Mediterranean ... is attracted by Tufts, blue C hevrolets, while vague essay questions bewilder her . . . can often be found in the chem¬ istry lab . . . heads for Jackson next year. Philosophy Club; Math Club; Rifle Team; Curtain and Cue; National Thes¬ pians; Science Club; Basketball; Hockey. CONSTANCE BLANCHE HARRIS Tall . . . attractive-looking . . . Connie is scared of becoming a lazy housewife . . . most admires her mother and Dr. Cart . . . Jack, fried clams, candy, long fingernails are among her pet likes . . . confused by teachers and children . . . becoming principal of WHS is her wildest ambition . . . women Marines for Connie’s career. Glee Club; Red and Black; Aberjona. National Honor Society; National Thespians; Drama Festival; Vice-President, GIC; Aberjona. 24 DIANE NORAAA HARRIS Cute . . . friendly . . . likable . . . Tina is scared by calories and teachers ' pens . . . hobbies are skating and eating hot fudge sundaes with Don . . . afraid there will never be a woman President . . . money and tall, dark handsome men with blue eyes attract Tina ... to become an airline stew¬ ardess is Tina ' s ambition. GIC; Prom Committee; Aberjona. JOHN CHARLES HERZOG Thoughtful . . . optimistic . . . John ' s that carefree easygoing guy with the boyish grin . . . has a yen for hamburgers, baseball, and hockey games but can do without nagging people . . . greatest fear is that Sully will never get a date . . . wildest ambition’s to play big league baseball. Hockey; Baseball; Cross Country; Rifle Team; Science Club; Red and Black; Aberjona. BARBARA JEAN HICKEY Cute . . . friendly . . . laughing ... to go to Florida with the girls is Barb ' s wildest ambition . . . rhythm and blues, open houses and singing are tops . . . attractions are Hane Square and Homestead doughnuts . . . visiting WHIL is a cherished memory ... to be a private secretary is Barbara’s aim in life. Operetta; Octette; Glee Club; Student Council; Vaudeville; Thrift Asso¬ ciation. JANE HILGEDICK Friendly and attractive with a warm personality . . . Jane can be seen anywhere there is a party . . . can ' t wait for the week-ends . . . familiar figure in “Little Mo . . . doesn ' t care for sarcastic boys or arguments . . . plans to attend Dickenson College next year. Field Hockey; Basketball; Softball; Secretary, Sophomore Class; Quill and Scroll; Red and Black; Orchestra; Aberjona. I NANCY CLAIRE HOLDAM Nan ' s the personality kid . . . uses her gift of originality in all she does . . . she ' ll always remember watching Joe tear along the dotted line . . . favorite teacher is Mr. Stevens . . . plans on Randolph-Macon and even¬ tually to teach art. Curtain and Cue; Red and Black; Aberjona; Philosophy Club; Rifle Club; Quill and Scroll; Vaudeville; Prom Committee; French Club; Radio. ELIZABETH ANN HOOD Holds the wand of success — sincere friendship ... Liz excels in every way . . . would invent a pen with eternal ink . . . admires good students who squeeze in sleep . . . likes Miss Bailey, sailing, dramatics ... Liz aims for Smith. ROBERT DALE HOSMER BARBARA ELLEN HOTTEL Vivacious . . . petite . . . personality-plus . . . alternately angelic and devilish . . . Barb can be found any place where there is excitement . . . would love to be a millionnairess but will settle on an education at Mount Holyoke and further study in English. Varsity Cheerleader; Operetta; Octette; Vaudeville; Associate Editor, Red and Black; Curtain and Cue; Quill and Scroll; Aberjona. DAVID WHITTIER HOWARD Reserved . . . fun . . . plays a mean drum . . . new in his junior year, Dave ' s attracted by sports cars, hot rods and girls . . . confused by Mr. Butters and oncoming women drivers ... he aspires to own General Motors . . . eating, sleeping and driving are O.K. with Dave . . . next year Dave heads for Wentworth Institute. Hockey; Science Club; Band; Orchestra. JUDITH ANN HORN Known as Jude . . . annoyed by people who dislike onions . . . fears Marilyn may stop talking . . . Rona ' s driving scares her . . . favorite sub¬ ject is office practice . . . after graduation, Jude plans on secretarial work. Basketball; Volleyball; Field Hockey; Prom Committee; Student Council; Aberjona; -Red and Black; Glee Club; Girls Chorus; Red Cross; Curtain and Cue; Thrift Association; Science Club. Likable . . . good-natured . . . nonchalant . . . Bob’s dish is spaghetti, while being called Hozzie rubs him the wrong way . . . the thought of growing up scares him, but, since it ' s a must, Bob ' s future plans are cen¬ tered on Tufts and a business career. Football; Manager, Basketball; Boys’ and Mixed Glee Clubs; Philosophy Club; Science Club; Ski Club; Traffic Squad. CAROLE ADRINNE HUBERT Red-headed, peppy, amiable . . . Carole can be found at a Mobile gas station on Sonny days . . . confused by Mr. Hayward and the insides of motors (so are wel) . . . one ambition of hers is to drive a street cleaner(?), although her eventual plans include art school and a fashion illustrating career. Curtain and Cue; Rifle Club. STUART SANBORN HUTCHINS Good-looking . . . agreeable . . . always on the gp . . . when not whiz¬ zing in his ' 41 Ford, Hutch likes to sleep, eat, dance, and go hunting . . . pretty girls and records rate high . . . idea of heaven would be to stay seventeen forever ... his main ambition is to be successful. Track; Science Club; Traffic Squad; Varsity Club; Curtain and Cue. ROBERT FREMONT INNISS A hot ticket . . . Fishie is confused by girls wearing tea bags ... his idea of heaven is to be S ' ll tall . . . Bobby Haggerty ' s flying spikes scare him, and he can ' t stand homework on holidays (who can?), or rainy days, when he can ' t fish . . . Bentley Accounting School will get this future bank accountant. Baseball; Cross Country. MARGUERITE MURIEL JOHNSON Pretty, peppy, popular best describe this talented gal . . . likes parties and pizza, but fears Gail ' s driving and blind dates . . . Marguerite is an invaluable Vaudeville star, as well as a tip top tumbler . . . her greatest regret is leaving WHS. Co-Captain, Tumblettes; Orchestra; Vice-President, Band; AA Executive Board; Curtain and Cue; Hockey Cheerleader; Vaudeville; Basketball; Volleyball. « WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY WINCHESTER, AAASS. Uniquely individual . . . unsurpassed zaniness . . . Peter has a habit of saying what he thinks . . . people who cut in front of him in lunch line rate low with Pete, but he always has an eye out for blonds . . . plans to go to Tufts to become a doctor. Varsity Football; Vice-President, Freshman Class; Student Council; Math Club; Science Club; Varsity Club. RENNER MICHAEL JOHNSTON MARY THERESA KEARNS Sweet . . . friendly . . . quiet . . . Kit” finds the new building heaVenly . . . will never forget being Junior Class Secretary . . . plans on a secretarial career. ELIZABETH ANN KEHOE Always laughing . . . good-natured . . . Betty dislikes short lunch periods . . . enjoys new cars and fruit cup dairy queens . . . admires brains and good shapes . . . you can always find her riding in her famous hot rod, Nan” . . . after graduation Betty plans to work for the New England Telephone Company. Rifle Club; Thrift Association; Aber ono; Red and Black; Science Club. ERSKINE HAWES KELLEY III Quiet . . . friendly . . . reliable . . . Bud likes week-ends, pizza, and (sophomore) girls . . . dislikes snobby people and mustard, while women drivers scare him . . . may be seen driving around in his white convertible . . . hopes next year to attend King’s Point. Track; Cross Country; Boys ' Glee Club; Keynotes; Science Club; Vaudeville. PETER SORENSON KIRK A gentleman and a scholar . . . dark, good looks . . . Haji ' s” always willing when it comes to music. Dixieland bands, and girls in general . . . fears that John will run out of love philosophies . . . we ' ve no doubt of his capability to carry out his plans to be a doctor after Harvard or Princeton. Cute . . . petite . . . quiet . . . Carol came to WHS from Belmont her junior year . . . clothes, people, Mr. Kotkov and long hair appeal to her; but report cards, Monday mornings and 10-week tests are pet peeves . . . Carol plans to go to Katharine Gibbs and be an A-1 secretary. Spanish Club; Curtain and Cue; Aberjona. Field Hockey; Volleyball; Secretary, Junior _Class; Curtain and Cue; Philos¬ ophy Club; Spanish Club; Rifle Club; Science Club; Red Cross; Thrift Asso¬ ciation; Junior-Senior Class Play; Quill and Scroll; Red and Black; Aberjona. JANET LOIS KEENE Friendly, fun-loving, talented . . . Jan goes for pickles, steak, and open houses . . . heading her black list are potatoes and snobs . . . idea of heaven is life Chuck” full of happiness . . . hopes to get into show business. Captain, Tumblettes; Freshman Cheerleader; Hockey Cheerleader; Volley¬ ball; Softball; Curtain and Cue; Rifle Club; Girls ' Glee Club; Mixed Glee Club; Vaudeville; Aberjona. Friendly, easygoing . . . Richie lives for hockey . . . wishes winter was all year long . . . Mr. Butters and math rate high on his list . . . want a lift? Try the blue Cadillac with .the cute blond . . . Richie aims for college. Captain, Hockey; President, Student Council; AA Executive Board; Math Club; Varsity Club; Golf. Varsity Club; Basketball; Vaudeville; Red and Black; Keynotes; Student Council; Aberjona. CAROL KAZANJIAN RICHARD EDWARD JOHNSON GIAMPAOLO KLUZER Paul ' s our import from Italy, and everyone ' s pride and joy . . . he ' s our biggest source of wonder with his many talents . . . says he ' s confused by so many new faces . . . after one more year of high school in Italy Paul plans to enter the Engineering School of the University of Milan. Science Club; Philosophy Club; Curtain and Cue; Ski Club; Rifle Club; Aberjona. ROBERT WILLIAM KNEELAND An individualist . . . winning mixture of exuberant clown and serious thinker . . . man of a million moods ... an avid sports enthusiast . . . cares little. for garrulous girls . . . with his millions he ' d buy a harem . . . Bert ' s aiming at Harvard or Princeton. Bosketball; Baseball; President, AA; Math Club; Vaudeville; Varsity Club; Red and Black; Science Club; Quill and Scroll; Aberjona. JUDITH ANNE KRYSTO Pretty . . . popular . . . poised . . . Jude is a dependable gal, always bubbling over with personality . . . tops with her are week-ends, dancing and Cape beaches . . . plans on Cornell or Skidmore. Captain, Field Hockey; Basketball; Volleyball; Bowling; Softball; French Club; Philosophy Club; Thrift Association; Glee Club; Red and Black; Presi¬ dent, GIC; Aberjona,- Curtain and Cue; Quill and Scroll; Prom Committee. VIRGINIA EVELYN LARSON Ginnie ' s the friendly, sunny, well-liked girl with a smile for everyone . . . snobs and Monday mornings are nix on her list, but tall blond Swedes, week-ends, and dancing rate high . . . Ginnie ' s most cherished high school memory is getting her driver ' s license . . . Deaconess Hospital will claim her in ' 56. Curtain and Cue; Mixed Glee Club; GIC. ROBERT CHARLES LEWIS Lulu is a good-natured guy with a Glow ing smile for a certain girll . . . he ' s intrigued by girls, and needs no coaxing to exert his energy in fiddling with motors . . . Monday mornings, dead batteries, and girls that smoke take top honors on his list of peeves . . . Lewis Auto Body and Customizing Garage. Band. MARTHA LINCOLN Lively, friendly, cute . . . Martha rates pizza. Miss Milliken, the Prom, and Kennie among her likes . . . report cards frighten her . . . Monday mornings, liver, and rain are nil with this gal . . . hopes to attend Lasell Junior College and eventually to become a nurse. Curtain and Cue; Spanish Club; Aberjona,- Thrift Association; Girls ' Glee Club; Mixed Glee Club. ROBERT LINDSEY Smiling . . . friendly . . . dependable . . . the guy who balances the budget . . . Bob is afraid of nothing, but he could get along without pizza and Monday mornings ... his future plans center around Salem State Teachers ' College and then teaching at WHS. Cross Country; Track; Curtain and Cue; Class Picture Committee; Operetta; Mixed Glee Club; Treasurer, Junior and Senior Class; Aberjana. JOHN HENRY LYNCH Our blond whiffled skyscraper . . . man about town . . . philosopher of love problems . . . equally adept on the basketball court or dance floor . . . Papa John is attracted to jazz, gorgeous girls, and basketball . . . Martyrs are too much . . . hopes to be a successful engineer after Da rtmouth. Co-Captain, Basketball; AA Executive Board; Varsity Club; Aberjona; Vaudeville; Red and Black. r SANDRA MacDONALD Cute, friendly, lively . . . Sandy digs” cars, pickles, rhythm and blues, and Woburn (a traitor, huh?), while crazy drivers, Monday mornings, and moody people rub her the wrong way . . . regrets not coming to WHS sooner . . . plans to spend the next few years at Westbrook Junior College. Basketball; Softball; Volleyball; Curtain and Cue; Ski Club; French Club; Aberjona. MICHAELEEN CONSTANCE MAHER Graceful . . . witty . . . sophisticated . . . Mikki is one of this year ' s newcomers . . . the one thing that confuses Mikki is logic, yet her clever and apropos remarks make the class sit up and take notice . . . Mikki ' s wildest ambition is snake-charming, but her real desire is to travel all over the world. Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club; Rifle Club. EUNICE ANGELA MAIETTA Happyygo-lucky, petite, sparkling . . . can be seen zipping around in her new Chevie . . . hi, ' there! is a common phrase . . . snakes and snobs get on her nerves; but hen (?) parties and clothes are tops with Eunice . . . best of luck at Regis College. Varsity Cheerleading; Red and Black,- Curtain and Cue; Red Cross; Vaude¬ ville; AA Executive Board; Aberjona. JEAN BLISS MANIMON Good-natured gift to WHS from Westwood . . . quiet till you get to know her . . . Jean loves turkey, parties, week-ends and friendly people, but turns her back on show-offs and report cards . . . hopes to head for Pembroke and a career as an airline receptionist. Basketball; Girls ' Glee Club; Mixed Glee Club; French Club; Aberjona,- Cur¬ tain and Cue. ALICE JEAN MARCH Sunny disposition, bobbing pony-tail, cute, petite (regrets she isn ' t two inches taller) . . . that ' s Jeannie . . . attracted by college boys and Ver¬ mont, but late people and snobs — beware! . . . fears her wildest am¬ bition (owning a pink Cadillac) won ' t come true . . . heads for Katharine Gibbs. Basketball; Volleyball; Bowling; Field Hockey; Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club; GIC; Ski Club; Aberjona. SALVATORE MARCHESI Friendly . . . easygoing . . . Tobey ' s idea of heaven is a sunny day and a full gas tank . . . attracted by things out of the ordinary . . . printing. Miss Cone, and rhythm and blues records are tops with him . . . secret ambition is to make a million and become as independent as pos¬ sible . . . future plans are indefinite. STEPHEN ELIOT MARSHALL Sincere . . . dependable . . . lots of fun . . . Steve ' s pet likes are the Bruins, Saturdays, and cold weather, while people who cut in on cafeteria lines make him mad . . . plans eventually on a chemical engineering ca¬ reer, but next year heads for Cornell or M.l.T. Varsity Cross Country; President, Science Club; Student Council; Secretary- Treasurer, Band; Curtain and Cue; Traffic Squad. CAROL MARIE MASSARO Dark-eyed beauty . . . pickles, music, cars and babies head Carol ' s list of tops . . . terribly confused by Janzy ' s moods and Gail ' s romances ... is afraid she ' ll get married before becoming a Powers model and owning a lilac convertible. Field Hockey; Volleyball; Bowling; Basketball; Rifle Club; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville; Aberjona,- Spanish Club; Thrift Association; Red Cross. 28 WILLIAM EDWARD McCARTHY Friendly . . . good-natured . . . quiet? Not when you get to know him . . . Bill ' s disposition is always sunny until you come to Monday mornings and exams ... a certain Kathy and sports in general rate high with Bill, but he ' s scared stiff of women drivers ... the crystal ball shows Babson College for Bill after graduation. MARGARET STEVENSON McCREERY Good-natured . . . blond . . . official chauffeur for the girls . . . Margie ' s often caught in a cloud of confusion . . . this cheerful gal ' s attracted by swimming, sports, and life in general while she turns her back to people who don ' t cheer at sports events . . . plans to attend Wheaton. Varsity Field Hockey; Basketball; Volleyball; GIC; Curtain and Cue, Philos¬ ophy Club; French Club. JOANNE ROSEMARY McDEVITT Cheery . . . peppy . . . swell . . . that ' s Joanne . . . her likes include the White Spot , pizza and a ' 55 Chevy; while big shots and showers annoy her . . . graduation is her idea of heaven . . . fears report cards will be her death . . . member of Queen ' s Cadettes. Softball; GIC; Student Council; Red and Black; Curtain and Cue; Glee Club; Red Cross; Aberjona. KEVIN DAVID McELHINNEY Good-natured . . . well liked . . . Mack enjoys going out with girls on Saturday nights . . . dislikes Monday mornings, snobs and college subjects . . . whenever you hear Go, Ollie, gol in the halls you can be sure it ' s Mack . . . utterly confused by the way Louie is always falling in love . . . Mr. Branley and Mr. Aversa are tops with him. JV Hockey; Science Club. EMILY LOUISE McGOWAN Tall . . . amiable ... Em is scared by motorcycles . . . sunny days, Irish setters and carts are among her likes, while people who talk in study hall rate low . . . completely bewildered by all the freshman . . . immediate plans after high school include some college in Massachusetts. Field Hockey; Basketball; Bowling; Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club; Red and Black; Aberjona. BARBARA ANNE McLATCHY This gal has that novel peeve of Monday mornings . . . her wildest am¬ bition is to live on MarsI . . . she ' s confused by the up and down stair¬ ways in the new high school . . . she ' d like to go to Europe and stay there if she had a million . . . Barb plans on secretarial work in the future. Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club. DEANNA JEANNE MELE Quiet till you get to know her, easygoing, intelligent . . . Dee likes driving cars and friendly people, but teachers confuse her . . . snobs and study halls just don ' t agree with her . . . after graduation the WAFS will claim Dee, then she hopes to become a nurse or lab technician. Basketball; Field Hockey; Softball. ROMANO JOSEPH MICCICHE Romie goes for cars, food and girls, but he is definitely against canned ravioli . . . scared by Bob Haggerty ... he enjoys power mechanics with Mr. Beninati ... his hobby — fixing his Pontiac ... if Romie were given a million dollars he would like to buy Bonneville ... the Marines will claim him next year. CAROLYN ANN MIGLIACCI Easygoing . . . good-natured . . . likable . . . Carol is partial to records, ' 49 Fords, pizzas, parties, and boys . . . while moody people, car muFFIers, and Monday mornings just don’t rote . . . after graduation, Carol plans to go into secretarial work— until she gets married! WILLIAM FRED MOCK Good-natured . . . amiable . . . Bill is attracted by girls. Fords and sports . . . the traffic on his stairway confuses him . . he would like to have seven cars, one for every day in the week . . . still determined to beat that high-jump record ... he plans to join the Army next year. Varsity Track; Traffic Squad; Vaudeville. ■ • . ' S ' iSf ANN MONRO Sincere . . . lots of fun . . . noted for her giggle . . . Ann gets along easily with the opposite sex . . . would love to be 6 ' 8 for a day . . . likes Mr. Skerry and Mr. Grindle . . . will attend a liberal arts college. Student Council; Red Cross; Curtain and Cue; Thrift Association; Philosophy Club; Glee Club; Octette; French Club; Vaudeville. JOHN FREDERICK MURPHY Quiet . . . nice smile ... a challenge to the girls . . . regrets he isn ' t the biggest player on the football team . . . Mr. Finigan, sleep, being unde¬ feated in football and women all get the Murphy badge of approval . . . heads for the University of Massachusetts next year. Co-Captain, Track; Football; Ftockey; President, Varsity Club; AA Executive Board; Lieutenant, Traffic Squ ad. LYNDA DEBRA NANRY Attractive . . . popular . . . poised . . . Lyn is known for her intriguing voice . . . topping her list of likes are crew cuts, blond hair and blue eyes . . . her most cherished memory is winning the state hockey cham¬ pionship — wonder why? . . . after graduation she hopes to attend model¬ ing school. Tumblettes; Freshman Cheerleader,- Octette; Glee Club; Captain, Hockey Cheerleaders; Vaudeville; Operetta; Aberjona. JUDITH NASON Packed with personality and pep . . . friendly . . . that ' s Jude . . . she enjoys football and basketball games and bombing around with the girls . . . her most cherished high school memory is tumbling in the Boston Garden . . . Vermont Junior College or Green Mountain College will claim her next year. Field Hockey; Basketball; Volleyball; Softball; Tumblettes; Mixed Glee Club; Vaudeville; Aberjona. CAROL MARY NELSON Eating skyscrapers on Sunday nights pleases Carol, but conceited boys don ' t agree with her . . . Miss Bennett and biology are also on her list of likes . . . attracted by green eyes and a certain Air Force man ... in the line of sports she goes for swimming and skating . . . Carol plans to attend the Chandler Business School. SANDRA MERRILL NELSON Blond and dimpled . . . Nellie ' s wildest ambition is to drive a stolen fire engine . . . dislikes late boys . . . collects stuffed animals . . . fears Sandy MacDonald ' s sneakers will wear out . . . regrets cutting her golden locks . . . plans to become a private secretary. JV Softball; Basketball; Student Council; Red and Black; GIC; Aberjona,- Red Cross; Curtain and Cue. 30 TEREL ANN NEWELL Amiable . . . quiet . . . clothes galore ... a favorite time of the year for Terel is when Ernie ' s home . . . pizza, oodles of money and letters from Ohio rate high on her list of likes. . . . aims for Green Mountain Junior College and to become a medical secretary. Basketball; Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club, Red and Black; Aberjona. CHARLOTTE NUTTER A sweet smile . . . unruffled looking . . . unexpectedly frank . . . Char enjoys dramatics, Charles Addams, meeting people, English, Mr. Kotkov . . . dislikes drizzly rain, bumblebees ... if she has a million, she ' d lose most of it in taxes . . . ambitian — ta write a really clever story. Curtain and Cue; Scribe, National Thespians; Red Cross; French Club; Operetta; Orchestra; Red and Black. TIMOTHY MARTIN O’CONNELL Steak and that 2:20 bel l on Friday hit the spot with Timmy ... his most cherished memory is winning the state hockey championship . . . Timmy enjoys power mechanics, golf and hockey . . . after going to the Aero¬ nautical School at Boston University, Timmy would like to build jet engines. Golf; Curtain and Cue. VIRGINIA ANN OLMSTED Although she ' s new this year, Ann is already well-known and liked for her friendliness and ability to do jobs well . . . her idea of heaven — a week-end at West Point! . . . bewildered by Massachusetts roods, Ann en¬ joys food, people and clothes . . . ofter-high-school plans center around Colby College. Aberjona; Curtain and Cue; Philosophy Club; French Club. ALLAN WARREN OSBORNE Popular . . . full of fun . . . always on the go . . . Ozzie enjoys running cross country . . . attracted by twins . . . thinks Benny Goodman ' s music is the greatest . . . plans to attend the University of Massachusetts. Varsity Track; Co-Captain, Cross Country; AA; Aberjona; Prom Committee; Curtain and Cue,- Varsity Club; Spanish Club; Red and Black; Traffic Squad. MARY CHRISTINA PAGE Lovely eyes ... a good mind . . . Chris likes dogs, reading, English, good ploys, Mr. Kotkov . . . her idea of heaven is Grindelwald, Switzerland . . . confused by mechanical gadgets . . . plans to go to Wellesley. President, French Club; Philosophy Club; Red and Black; Quill and Scroll; Curtain ond Cue; Debate Team; Aberjona; National Honor Society. ROBERT ALAN PAGE, JR. Capable . . . amusingly sarcastic . . . fun to be with . . . Bob ' s real am¬ bition is to be a successful scientist, his wildest to top Mt. Everest . . . Dr. Alley and Einstein are the two people he most admires . . . plans to go to Harvard. President, Philosophy Club; Vice-President, Science Club; Co-Manager, Stage Crew; Traffic Squad; National Thespians; Manager, Varsity Hockey. RONALD RICHARD PARKER Good-looking . . . hoppy-go-lucky . . . wildest ambition is to be a play¬ boy . . . parties, girls, cold winters, cars, and skiing are tops with Ron, but snobs, hospitals, and laconic women don ' t quite make the grade . . . next year will find him studying engineering at Harvard or Tufts. Vorsity Hockey; Baseball; Ski Club; Math Club; Red and Black. 31 MARGARET SUSAN PAYNE Petite . . . rambunctious . . . Sue has real talent at cartooning, horseback riding, and scooting around in her Volkswagen . . . likes Mr. Kotkov and wishes she ' d taken three years of Spanish . . . partial to gym parties with refreshments . . . scared by spiders . . . plans on medical technology at the University of Massachusetts. Softball; Radio; Thrift Association; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville; Aberjona. GAIL PATRICIA PERKINS Windy enjoys skating, convertibles and parties . . . snakes scare her . . . rather confused by men drivers . . . would love to sail around the world in her own yacht . . . after high school Gail plans to attend Mount Ida Junior College and then to become an airline hostess. Ski Club; Rifle Club; Science Club; Philosophy Club; Curtain and Cue; Chorus. ROBERT LAURANCE PHILLIPS Likable . . . good-natured . . . always seeming to be in a rush . . . Bob ' s chief irritation is getting wrong a’nswers in math, while his chief pleasure is getting right answers (seems fair enough) . . . Bob admires the Doc . . . after graduation, he hopes .to enter Northeastern and from there to become an electrical engineer. Science Club; Curtain and Cue. SANDRA MARIE PHINNEY Attractive . . . sparkling . . . double-dating with Judy, pizza, chocolate milk and dancing are among pet likes . . . living out West is Sandra ' s idea of heaven . . . wildest ambition is to get all A ' s . . . confused by Richie and the way teachers mark . . . pet peeve is fast drivers . . . Sandra aims for a nursing career. GIC; Field Hockey; Chorus. SUSAN SHEPARD POND Good-natured and dependable . . . Sue likes attractive clothes, parties, and winning football games over Woburn . . . afraid Ellen will never cut her hair . . . loves traveling in the South, and dreams of Europe someday (tall, handsome Frenchmen?) . . . wants to do retailing. Curtain and Cue; Girls ' Chorus; Mixed Glee Club; Philosophy Club; Red and Black; Science Club; Aberjona. GAIL FRANCES PURRINGTON Eosygoing . . . friendly . . . this busy gal ' s idea of heaven is some extra sleep . . . although somewhat fazed by Red and Black deadlines, Gail knows she likes Mr. Fitts and music, while she most admires Mr. Skerry ' s philosophy. Basketball; Rifle Club; Curtain and Cue; National Thespians; Managing Editor, Red and Black; Quill and Scroll; Secretary, Science Club; Thrift Association; Mixed Glee Club; Aberjona. HENRY FRANCIS QUILL Junior ... a great guy with a happy disposition . . . WHS ' s bashful (?) songbirds. . . confused by Bobby ' s girl troubles . . . with a million Junior would woo the women and buy a Cadillac convertible . . . dislikes snobby girls . . . attracted by blonds and brown eyes . . . heads for the Uni¬ versity of Maine. Varsity Football; Varsity Baseball; Keynotes; Varsity Club; Operetta; Vaude¬ ville. JEAN MARY RANDLETT Peppy, breezy, sophisticated . . . Jean ' s attracted by convertibles, tall blonds and easygoing people . . . greatest regret is that she can ' t go to Dartmouth, but she ' ll settle for Wheelock College and a career in teaching kindergarten. Field Hockey; Basketball; Softball; Volleyball; Math Club; Curtain and Cue; French Club; National Thespians; Glee Club; Philosophy Club; Science Club; Red Cross; Thrift Association; Aberjona. JANICE MARGARET REARDON Sparkling dark eyes . . . mischievous . . . never a dull moment . . . Janzy rotes Chinese food, parties, spending money and listening to rhythm and blues high . . . wildest dream is to be thin . . . after attending business school, Janzy hopes to become a private secretary and get married. Basketball; Science Club; Girls ' and Mixed Glee Clubs; Aberjona,- Rifle Club. MARILYN ANN ROGERS Attroctive . . . dark curly hair . . . slumber parties, Mr. Finigan, and Judy Attardo ' s fashionable ways are on her list of likes, but cancelled football games and big dogs just aren ' t for Mai . . . headed for Colby College ond a medical secretary ' s career. Freshman Cheerleader; Varsity Tumbling; Vaudeville; Mixed Glee Club; Aberjona; Red and Black; Curtain and Cue; Rifle Club. ALBERT JOSEPH ROTONDI Popular . . . life of any party . . . personality-plus best describe Joe . . . he ' s attracted by girls that are too much and cars . . . Joe ' s wildest ambition is to have curly hair like Henry Quill . . . future plans include prep school and then Annapolis. Treasurer, Red Cross; Vice-President, AA; Vaud eville; Glee Club; Picture Committee; Treasurer, Freshman and Sophomore Classes; Football; Basket¬ ball; Baseball. ELISABETH ROWLINGSON Pert, peppy, captain of the cheering squad . . . modest and unassuming . . . bubbling with good will . . . cute blond with a winning smile . . . Bet hopes to be a medical technician after four years at the University of Massachusetts. Captain, Varsity Cheerleaders; Softball; AA Executive Board; Secretary, Freshman Class; Vaudeville; Operetta; Glee Club; Red ond Black; Quill and Scroll. ROBERT JOSEPH ROYNANE Lively . . . crazy about cars . . . Roy likes movies, girls and Italian foods ... to drive in that Le Manns auto race is his wildest ambition . . . is often heard saying, Eat a bean . . . Mr. Cooper rates high with him . . . plans to enlist in the Air Force and then to become an airplane me chanic. LOUISE ANNE RUMA Zany . . . stylish . . . cute . . . full of fun . . . Lou is known for her taste in clothes . . . green Fords are to her liking, but Doc Alley and Lynda ' s moods confuse her . . . after high school, she aims at Florida State. Varsity Field Hockey; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville; Thrift Association; Glee Club; Aberjona; Red and Black; Hockey Cheerleader; Prom Committee. HARLOW RUSSELL, III Trying unsuccessfully to get himself called Russ by more people . . . Harlow is quite a dynamic boy . . . fond of music, from the ' cello to the drums . . . supposedly scared by bold females . . . Harvard or Yale is going to turn him into a psychologist or sociologist. Band; Orchestra; All-State Orchestra; Math Club; Philosophy Club; Aber¬ jona, Curtain and Cue. ELIZABETH ANN SCANLON Cute, funny, flirtatious . . . animals, clothes and horseback riding are tops with Betsey . . . with a million she ' d buy a horse and a new ward¬ robe . . . can always be trusted to do something crazy . . . her wildest ambition is to be a veterinarian, but her real plan is to become a nurse. JV Field Hockey; Basketball; Rifle Club. RICHARD EGBERT SCHAEFER Interesting . . . reserved in a nice way . . . Dick ' s likes include R B music and reading the sports page; but he can do without peanut butter, math, and outside reading requirements ... we think he ' d make an A-1 politician, but Dick hopes to be a lawyer or a teacher after college. Alternate Boys ' State Representative; Debating Te am; Traffic Squad; Vaude¬ ville; Science Club; Math Club. CONSTANCE ANN SCHUMACHER Good looks and charming chatter ... a devil in angel ' s disguise . . . this newcomer has taken WHS by storm . . . delights in boys and they de¬ light in her . . . enjoys Jackie Gleason ' s music . . . Connie ' s attracted by sports cars and boys with manners . . . well-chosen wardrobe . . . plans on teaching after college. Student Council; Curtain and Cue; Aberjona,- Philosophy Club. IRA SILVERLEIB Ira enjoys driving but dislikes wise guys ... he is confused yet attracted by girls ... to drive the Indianapolis 500-mile race is his wildest ambition . . . his idea of heaven is to be on a permanent vacation ... Ira hopes to go into the tool business. Curtain and Cue; Science Club. ANDREA HAVEN SIMPSON Andy ' s the gal with the beau tiful red hair whose wildest ambition is to sing with the Met . . . loves ice cream . . . is. attracted by tall, tanned, blue-eyed, blond fellas with money . . . regrets that she doesn ' t have a photographic memory . . . she ' ll never forget Spanish II . . . plans on dental hygiene or teaching. Freshman Hockey; Science Club. BEVERLY ANNE SNELL Effervescent, vivacious, and full of fun best describe Jackie . . . sports, dances and Mr. Fitts rate high with her, while snobs and tests are on her black list . . .most cherished memory—making varsity softball . . . New England Deaconess Hospital may claim her for a nursing career. Varsity Basketball; Varsity Softball; Varsity Hockey; Vaudeville; Science Club; Mixed Glee Club. 34 ROBERT NEVIN SMITH Tall, good-natured, sincere . . . that ' s Smitty . . . af raid that John will gain that ' , inch on him . . . likes Fridays (2:21) and basketball . . . wishes he owned a seven foot bed . . . plans on either Bowdoin or Am¬ herst and becoming an insurance broker. Varsity Basketball; Varsity Cross Country; Varsity Tennis; Captain, Rifle Club; Treasurer, Spanish Club; Philosophy Club; Traffic Squad. Sweet, cute . . . Stan, French fries and week-ends rate high on her list; Monday mornings and tests are low . . . afraid that life won ' t be long enough to do all she wants to do . . . after high school she plans to attend Katharine Gibbs, then to become a private secretary. Rifle Club; Science Club; Philosophy Club; Ski Club. JUDITH MARIE SNELLING Original . . . effervescent . . . carefree attitude toward life . . . WHS ' s answer to Victor Borge . . . likes those week-ends at Jane ' s . . . Jude ' s the life of every party . . . her idea of heaven would be partying all night and sleeping all day. AA Executive Board; Octette; Red and Black; Varsity Cheerleader; Junior- Senior Play; Quill and Scroll; Student Council; Vaudeville. JACQUELINE ELAINE SNOOK SALLY PUTNAM SNOW Sal ' s the cute little blond who regrets she never grew taller . . . pet likes include convertibles and summers in Ipswich ... is attracted by hand¬ some boys and cats . . . people who crack their knuckles annoy her . . . snakes, spiders, and crazy drivers terrify her . . . plans on art as a career. Basketball; Volleyball; Science Club; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville. LEWIS EDWARD STOWE, JR. Friendly . . . good sense of humor . . . Terry enjoys baseball, good music and fast driving — when it’s legal! . . . math and Mr. Finigan rate among his favorites at WHS . . . next year Terry hopes to go to Tufts, where he will study engineering. Baseball; Football; Cross Country; Student Council; Red Cross; AA; Oper¬ etta; Vaudeville; Science Club; Keynotes; Glee Club. GEORGE LYMAN STRATTON, III Good-natured . . . likable . . . known for his great love of anything with four wheels and an engine . . . George’s pet peeves are cars that break down and Monday mornings, but he puts the O.K. on brunettes and book¬ keeping . . . will go to prep school and then college after WHS. Basketball; Baseball; Cross Country; Track. JOHN JOSEPH SULLIVAN Likable . . . friendly . . . always busy . . . Sully can usually be found playing hockey or behind the counter at McCormack’s ... is attracted by Hoodsies and quiet study halls . . . most cherished high school moment was winning the Harvard Book Prize . . . plans on an engineering career. Baseball; Hockey; AA; Red Cross; Operetta; Glee Club; Science Club. NANCY JANE SWITZER Peppy . . . versatile . . . stars in sports and studies . . . Model A’s and that Yale man who drives one are tops with her . . . plans on Connecti¬ cut College for Women. Varsity Field Hockey; Varsity Softball; Rifle Club; Varsity Basketball; Vol¬ leyball; Bowling; Thrift Association; Curtain and Cue; Vaudeville; Math Club; Philosophy Club; Rifle Club; French Club; Ski Club; GIC; Aberjona. JUDITH ANN SWYMER Cute . . . laughing . . . friendly . . . Jude would become Queen of England if her wildest ambition came true . . . Quee n’s Cadettes takes most of her spare time . . . pet likes are spaghetti and long week-ends . . . attracted to boys with wiffles ... to become a private secretary is Jude’s ambition. Red and Black; Aberjona; Glee Club; Chorus; Vaudeville. ANN THERESE TANSEY Enviable dimples . . . sparkling dark looks and sweet personality . . . one of WHS’s most avid sport fans, Ann ' s strangely attracted by football, basketball, and baseball games, besides pizza, open houses, and ' 37 Chevies . . . scared by Joe’s dog Billy . . . Ann’s future plans include Forsythe and a career as a dental hygienist. Basketball; Ring Committee; Spanish Club; Curtain and Cue; Aberjona. CAROL BARBARA TEAGUE Bubbling . . . blithesome . . . true blue-eyed blond ... a newcomer in her junior year, Carol regrets that she didn’t come to WHS sooner . . . topping her list of likes are open houses, mittens, and Mr. Stevens . . . wildest dream would be to give Henry Quill a crew cut . . . hopes to head far college next year. Curtain and Cue. RICHARD BRUCE THOMPSON Nice-looking . . . lots of fun . . . Dick always has a big smile for every¬ one . . . most often heard saying, Get off it, dubber ... as to plans after high school he says, Only the Shadow knows. Varsity Track; Varsity Club; National Thespians; Curtain and Cue; One Act Play Night; Christmas Play; Drama Festival; Operetta; Vaudeville; Stu¬ dent Council. LINDA ANNE THOMSON Cheerful . . . sincere . . . personable ... Lin likes sleeping and the Cape, but vetos cats and having her name spelled wrong . . . afraid that Anne will never get her license . . . with a million she’d inspect Mr. Skerry ' s salt mines . . . confused by chemistry . . . attracted by junior boys and Colby. Field Hockey; Basketball; GIC; AA; Student Council; Operetta; Aberjona; Philosophy Club. JOSEPH ROBERT TOPPI Tall . . . quiet . . . easygoing . . . friendly . . . Joe ' s likes include cars, senior open houses. Dr. Alley, and baseball . . . although he’s scared by women drivers, he may frequently be seen driving around in his blue Ford . . . Joe heads for Tufts and eventually an engineering career. Football; Track; Science Club; Red Cross. GARY MARVIN TRIPLETT Tall . . . blond . . . Gary lives and breathes cars . . . however, he finds time for girls — especially blonds! . . . Miss Cone and history are his fav¬ orites in WHS . . . heaven to him is peace and quiet . . . wildest dream is to make a million and buy six Cadillacs . . . plans to go into the auto¬ motive field. Rifle Club. JOHN GORDEN TRUMP Sincere . . . quiet . . . capable . . . John can be found behind the scenes during all WHS productions ... a lover of week-ends (who isn ' t?), John wouldn’t care if Monday morning never came . . . favors photography, radio, and physics ... is confused by Dr. Alley. Executive Board, Curtain and Cue; Co-Stage Manager; National Thes¬ pians; Science Club; Philosophy Club. JAMES ROBERT URMSON Dark, cute, fun . . . that ' s Jim . . . likes vacations and sport cars; but dentists, look out! . . . scared Richie won ' t have the car some day . . . regrets the school doesn’t have a hockey rink . . . chemistry and Doc Alley rate high with him . . . Jim heads for the University of Vermont. Hockey; Golf; Science Club; Ski Club. JUDITH ELAINE WADLEIGH Tall . . . peppy . . . always ready with a smile . . . that ' s our Wudy” . . . apple dumplings, football games, and cats top her list . . . she admits being confused by moth and Mr. Butters — aren ' t we all? . . . her greatest regret is not coming to Winchester sooner . . . next year it’s Syracuse University, where she’ll major in fine arts. Basketball; Volleyball; Band; Orchestra; French Club; Philosophy Club; Aberjona. JUDITH VAUGHN WALKER Friendly . . . likable . . . vivacious . . . attractiveness with a smile . . . Jude’s likes include frequent letters, cucumbers, girls with wind-blown hair . . . confused by Lyd ' s love-life . . . next year Jude plans to go to Colby Junior College. Varsity Basketball; JV Softball; GIC Executive Board; A.A Executive Board; Alternate, Girls ' State; Aberjona; Red and Black; Secretary, Philosophy Club; Glee Club. t CAROLE ANN WALLACE Musical . . . partial to Doc Alley, though she ' s afraid she ' ll never win an argument with him . . . Carole ' s greatest regret is that she was blessed with red hair . . . Glenn Miller, crashed hen parties hit the spot . . . plans on Beverly Nursing School. Girls ' Glee Club; Curtain and Cue; Thrift Association; Science Club; Phi¬ losophy Club; Red and Black. JAMES THOMAS WALSH Jim ' s a boy who ' s good with his hands ... he enjoys refinishing furniture and building model planes and boats . . . history and Doc Alley make a hit with Jim ... he likes to remember winning the State Hockey Cham¬ pionship . . . after high school he plans to join the Air Force and then to become an electrician. Varsity Football; Varsity Club; Glee Club. JOHN JOSEPH WALSH Walshie is partial to cars, rhythm and blues, and girls, but doesn ' t care for school on Mondays . . . enjoys baseball and hockey . . . scared by report cards (who isn ' t?) . . . Mr. Branley tops his list of likes ... his future plans include going into the service and to school. JV Basketball. MARION MARGUERITE WALSH Lively, nice-looking, good-natured . . . likes everybody and everybody likes her . . . some day she plans on meeting her big hunk of man . . . most cherished memory is the Junior Prom . . . regrets not getting on the honor roll . . . plans on secretarial work and eventually marriage. Aber ' ono; Curtain and Cue; Thrift Association; GIC. PRISCILLA ANN WARD Pris is the little girl with all that naturally curly hair . . . her hobby is collecting stuffed animals . . . enjoys skating and Saturday night dates with Bob . . . ofraid that she won ' t grow any more . . . after high school, Pris plans to go into nurse ' s training at Melrose Hospital. Curtain and Cue. JANET MARY WATERS Attractive, quiet, dependable — still Waters run deep . . . Jan is in¬ terested in a certain someone driving a Chewy . . . hobbies include knit¬ ting argyles (are they for that certain someone?) and collecting records . . . regrets not having the new school sooner . . . her plans include sec¬ retarial work and eventually getting married. Curtain and Cue; Aberjona. DEANNE TAYLOR WILLIAMS Warm personality . . . devastating blush . . . delightful ... all in all Dee ' s a peachl . . . likes Nantucket and sleeping late, but red hair and snakes are out . . . scared by Doc ' s physics class (she ' s the only girll) . . . headed for success at college and teaching. Red Cross; French Club; Philosophy Club; Curtain and Cue; Operetta; Red and Black; Aberjona. ROBERT THOMAS WINN Likable . . . good-natured . . . easygoing . . . Bob ' s partial to making plans for houses, watching sports events, and having school every other day . . . Mr. Burns and Mr. Branley rate A-1 with Bob . . . Joe Bellino and hot rods attract him like magnets . . . being a draftsman is Bob ' s outlook for the future. LINDA SUTHERLAND WITHAM Lin’s the cheerful, gregarious blond who looks on the bright side of every¬ thing . . . she loves New Hampshire but can ' t stand Pennsylvania and Sunday mornings . . . her wildest ambition is to smash a window, but she ' ll settle for Radcliffe College and studying social work. Curtain and Cue; Band; Glee Club; Red and Black; Thrift Association; Vaudeville; French Club; Philosophy Club; Aberjona. KARLENE ELVIRA WOLSEY Linky is partial to steak and nice cats but dislikes homework, Monday mornings and rainy days . . . her wildest ambition is to get all A’s . . . attracted by the Air Force . . . plans to attend Katharine Gibbs and then to become a secretary. Field Hockey; Basketball; Volleyball; Curtain and Cue; Glee Club. LYDIA LOCKE WYMAN Thoughtful . . . dependable . . . cheerful sophistication . . . Lyd enjoys knitting, summers at Chatham, week-ends at Jane ' s, and all the Wright people . . . peeved by people who are always late . . . her ambition is to see the world . . . being senior is tops with Lyd . . . future plans in¬ clude Skidmore. Varsity Basketball; Executive Board, GIC; Aberjona; Red and Black; French Club. LOUISE MARY ZAFFINA Cute . . . friendly . . . Lou’s idea of heaven is to own a home in Cali¬ fornia . . . traffic at WHS is confusing to her this year . . . Queen ' s Ca- dettes takes much of her spare time ... a tall boy with blue eyes is her main interest . . . Lou plans to become a secretary. Glee Club; GIC; Chorus. CLASS HISTORY Since our class through the years has proved to be en¬ tirely backwards, the authors have decided to reverse the usual chronological order and begin at the end. Senior year has been a period of hectic work, responsi¬ bilities, learning, planning for the future, and fun. There was the battle with US history (without notes), English with Mr. Fitts ' jokes, math and Mr. Butters’ thanks for coming,” Doc Alley’s tales, and a general fight to squeeze homework into our schedules. There were complications with our new school, our bewilderment when first arriving; the auditorium incomplete, thus no operetta; the gym not finished until Jan¬ uary; problems in parking our cars; students with stair- itis; and traffic jams on the stairs and in the cafeteria. We’ll never forget Paul Kluzer, our exchange student from Italy. He carried good-will and fun wherever he went. Highlights of the year were the first dance in the new gym; state and NE champion cross-country team; the election of Frank Dat- tilo, Joe Bellino, Judy Fowler, and Bob Lindsey as class offi¬ cers, the easy basketball victories, the SAT, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, the Tech Tourney, those college boards, vaudeville, college acceptances, the prom and class night. We were all greatly dismayed when we heard that Mr. Grindle was leaving us. It seemed impossible that his friendly, dependable figure would no longer guide and direct our school. For many of us, these days were the turning points in our lives — when we accepted life in full and looked ahead. Looking back on our Junior year, we think of chem. lab. and the stench of H 2 S, English with everyone trying to read long novels like Good-bye, Mr. Chips, math with our first introduction to Mr. Butters and snap-answers, French with Mme. Genicot and Mr. Kotkov, Latin for a few brave souls. This was the year of double session — school starting at the deplorable hour of 8:00 AM but ending joyfully at 1:00 PM. We joined many clubs and were caught in the swirl of activi¬ ties such as Ring or Prom Committees, Junior-Senior class play, driving classes ( Watch out for that tree! ). Tech Tour¬ ney and ice hockey play-offs in the same night, the trek to Providence. Best remembered are Ingrid Brendel; class officers Joe Bellino, Frank Dattilo, Bob Lindsey, and Mary Kearns; those mad pep rallies; Barbara Eaton and Frank Dattilo at Girls’ and Boys’ State; the few who were elected to National Honor Society; the lucky ones who went abroad — Libby Brown to Germany, Nancy (Mim) Bradley to Italy, and Chris Page to Switzerland. Still further back we remember our first year in the high school, our Sophomore year. It was novel at first to walk over those creaking floors, to wonder just when the roof would cave in, and to calculate in class when the clock would tick next. Our subjects varied from business to college, typing, agar-agar in biology. Uncle Dudley’s “All Gaul is divided . . .,’’ English with our first rigid reading requirements, and the inevitable trek to Wadleigh for speech. We became iv flRy, WE f UST L6BRN n4£ 8€jrwiL� l ftNO, RtceijEf?ATl 39 CLASS HISTORY a part of the school, participating in its activities. Most mem¬ orable were the Drama Festival in Cohasset, the German measle epidemic, the lucky few at the prom, our class offi¬ cers Joe Bellino, Jane Hilgedick, Joe Rotondi, and Frank Dattilo, the cheerleaders and our wonderful operetta. The Fortune Teller. It was probably our least burdened but most exciting year. Far, far back we can dimly see our Freshmen year. Babes in the woods, we freshmen were confused by the abundant homework, so much rush, and so old Wadleigh. We were introduced to algebra, attempted Latin with Miss Walsh (sum, esse, phooey, futurus), studied ancient history or wondered at general science. Miss Bailey led us through Sobrab and Rustum and Julius Caesar saying “now, kids. We remember the lights that often failed, the back-breaking water foun¬ tains, the creaking stairs, whistling Bill Branley, and the dark aspect of the place. There were our own football team and cheerleaders; our class officers Joe Bellino, Joe Rotondi, Betty Rowlingson, and Peter Kirk; the first formal at dancing school; the first Tech Tourney and hands black from paper-tearing; and those plunges into the Aberjona after final exams. By the end of the year we were full-fledged high-schoolers, com¬ plaining just as loudly as the rest about homework, tests, and school. Yes, these years have been full of amusements, work and activity. We ever shall remember our friends, our teachers and our terrific school. JUDY CAIRNCROSS HARLOW RUSSELL, III 40 41 SEE PICTURE KEY ON PAGE 115 42 CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1956, having the distinction of being the first seniors to graduate from the new high school, wish to bestow these bequests upon our dear underclassmen, hoping they will use them well in their happy years to come. I, Paul Kluzer, regretfully leave all my American friends. To John Zirkel do I, Paul Berman, leave my ability to wrack up. I, Carol Hubert, leave for the gas station. I, Dave Howard, leave Herb’s jam sessions with that real cool jazz still rocking my ears. I, Judy Krysto, leave my hockey stick to Stevie Stone. I, Bob Roynane, finally leave Mr. Stevens at peace. We, Carl Bruno, Joe Crowley, Salvatore Marches!, and Bob Lewis, leave for the Indianapolis 500 and other famous rod races. I, Gary Triplett, leave two 150 foot tire burns for future diggers to try to match. I, Jane Hilgedick, leave the fog I am continually walking in to Mary Lou Schumacher. I, John Sullivan, leave a locker full of door pegs to next year’s traffic chief. I, Charlotte Nutter, leave my angelic looks to Mary Alice Codding. I, Bill McCarthy, leave my snappy crew-cut to Joey Cussen. We, John Lynch, Bert Kneeland and Dave Eldridge, leave a well situated traffic post to three girl-happy juniors. I, John Enright, leave my fabulous ability to make posters to any capable junior who can spare the time and effort. We, Deanne Williams, Barbara Eaton, Judy Fowler, Gail Purrington, Ann Coyne and Ann Tansey, being the only girls taking physics, leave jovial Doc Alley and devil-may-care Mr. Finigan. In leaving, I, Jim Urmson, bomb off in my little blue con¬ vertible. I, Carol Ashenden, leave my figure skating ability to Tenley Albright. I, Vinnie Caputo, leave my ability for stopping the Woburn backs to next year’s line. We, Tim O’Connell and Kevin McElhinney, leave for Mil¬ waukee. We, Bev Cucolo, Mary Lu Binding, and Sheila Carleton, leave our trim an d petite figures to Barbara Arbini and Ann Flaherty. I, Judy Attardo, leave my love for bombing to Judy Del- licker. I, Ron Parker, leave my preference for Arlington and Bel¬ mont to Pete Quine. 1, Cliff Bowers, leave my flare for crazy mixed-up haircuts to Billy Edgar. To dad, do I, Diane Curtis, leave a “Fream to be dis¬ sected in order to determine what phylum it’s in. We, Cathy and Cynthia Ayer, leave a Toni Home Perma¬ nent to the Bolster twins. We, Charlie Allen and Pete Kirk, being the “biggest hack¬ ers in the senior class, leave our cherished title to Teddy Curry and Rip Carter. To Glynis Johns do I, Gail Cullen, leave my vivacious smile and cute freckles. We, Judy Barnard, Betty Kehoe, Connie Harris and Diane Harris, leave. I, Joe Bellino, leave a box labeled athletic ability” in Coach Knowiton’s office to be used by future teams in need of it. To Dickie Lowe do I, Oz Osborne, leave my elevator shoes. I, Margy McCreery, leave my dimples to Ann Smith. I, Bobby Smith, leave five and a half inches of height to Coach Phillips to be used by next year’s hoop team. I, John Murphy, leave my muscles and my way-with-the- women to John Chapin. 1, Terel Newell, ernestly leave. I, Renny Johnston, leave a giant palm leaf to Mr. Curtis. I, Emily McGowan, leave one well-worn Epic to Mr. Cooper. 43 CLASS WILL (Con ' f.) I, Marilyn Rogers, leave my garrulous ways to Sally Kim¬ ball. To Dave Bergquist do I, Henry Quill, leave my comb in hope that he may someday use it. We, Tom Halloran, Jim Curley, and Bob Innis, leave our shyness to Tim Hill, Pete Schmink and Tim Jackson. To Bill Mason do I, Bob Hosmer, leave my good-natured and easy-going manner. I, Richie Johnson, leave the hockey team, taking with me all the scars and broken bones I’ve received from the game. I, Jean March, bequeath my pony tail to Carolyn Parks. To Ron Roberts do I, Steve Marshall, leave my innocent ways with the women. I, Bobby Haggerty, leave my myriad excuses for not taking gym to Leo Callahan. I, Judy Snelling, leave my “A Class personality to Liz Hottel. I, Vee d ' Elseaux, leave my golden locks to Janice Depee. I, Frank Dattilo, leave my ability to win elections to Ursula Pitt. To Chipper Mead do I, Herb Gardner, leave the music room piano, still jumping. I, Natalie Caterino, leave my well-worn school bus seat. I, Sandy Curtis, will my quiet ways to Carol Fisher. To Mr. Butters do I, Roy Chute, leave an extraneous root. We, Ann Cunningham and Linda Thomson, leave our com¬ patibility to Jackie Hogan and Carol Leverone. I, Paul Franson, leave Doc Alley without a speaking part¬ ner. To Carol Swett, do I, Ann Monro, leave my come hither eyes. We, Bob Becker and Cathy deRivera, leave our ghoulish laughter to Chris Michelson and Jelly Bean” Jellison. I, Carol Migliacci, leave my book of illness excuses to Ginger Ferrina. To Brad Ross and Kirby Baker do we. Bob Page, and John Trump, leave our electrical knowledge. I, Martha Lincoln, leave my susceptibility for broken bones to Judy French. I, Terry Stowe, leave my little ' 39 Mercury to the power mechanics classes to be taken apart to see what makes her tick. ANNE CUNNINGHAM BERT KNEELAND O 44 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES Did most for WHS Most likely to succeed Friendliest Best figure Cutest Most athletic Best actor Wittiest Best natured Most studious Best dressed Best dancer Most versatile Most dependable Most poised Most flirtatious Class cut-up Most musical Most bashful Most talkative Biggest eater Most gullible Most artistic Peppiest Nicest eyes Nicest voice Nicest legs Nicest smile Nicest hair Nicest complexion Frank Dattilo Judy Fowler Bert Kneeland Barbara Eaton Bert Kneeland Barbara Eaton Harlow Russell Judy Fowler Frank Dattilo Judy Walker Paul Kluzer Judy Snelling John Murphy Judy Nason Joe Bellino Connie Schumacher John Murphy Sheila Carleton Richie Johnson Mary Lou Binding Joe Bellino Jackie Snook Judy Krysto Paul Donlon Liz Hood Dick Thompson Barbara Eaton Charlie Allen Judy Snelling Ozzie Osborne Janice Reardon Joe Bellino Judy Walker Frank Dattilo Janet Keene Harlow Russell Ellen Glowacki Peter Frotten Margy McCreery Richie Johnson Lydia Wyman John Lynch Eunice Maietta Harlow Russell Libby Brown Marguerite Johnson Joe Bellino Judy Fowler Bert Kneeland Judy Snelling Frank Dattilo Judy Fowler Bert Kneeland Judy Krysto Bert Kneeland Liz Hood Harlow Russell Barbara Eaton Henry Quill Lynda Nanry Renny Johnston Barbara Hottel Charlie Allen Judy Snelling Peter Kirk Sandy MacDonald Herb Gardner Becky Fish Judy Fowler Tom Halloran Betty Rowlingson Jim Curley Mary Kearns Bob Lindsey Judy Walker George Bodman Marilyn Rogers John Lynch Lynda Nanry Joe Rotondi Judy Nason Bob Lindsey Louise Ruma George Bodman Jane Hilgedick John Enright Maura Donahue Mary Lou Cox Ozzie Osborne Barbara Hottel Henry Quill Eunice Maietta Henry Quill Ann Monro John Murphy Gail Cullen Bill Gurrisi Barbara Eaton Henry Quill Lynda Nanry Renny Johnston Judy Nason Joe Bellino Anne Cunningham Joe Bellino Carol Massaro Frank Dattilo Judy Walker Henry Quill Anne Cunningham Richie Johnson Carol Massaro Paul Kluzer Anne Cunningham Renny Johnston Betty Rowlingson 45 Most Likely to Succeed Friendliest Most Versatile Most Bashful Most Dependable Most Studious 46 Class Cut-up Biggest Eater Best Natured Most Poised Cutest Best Voice SUPERLATIVES Wittiest Most Athletic Most Musical i Best Dancer Most Talkative Most Artistic Most Flirtatious CLASS PROPHECY Winchester Star Date Line — June 10, 1976 The Star brings you another in its series of ‘‘What ' s Hap¬ pened to Winchester High ' s Grads. This week the Star wishes to bring back the Class of ' 56, so let ' s take a look and see what has become of these famous and near famous people. Cynthia Ahifors is now selling a new kind of Swiss cheese in front of Fanenil Hall ... it yodels! Sue Pond, Judy Wad- leigh, and Betty Arnall recently signed contracts with the Celtics under their new manager, Nancy Switzer. Gail Collins is the owner of Cadillac dealership opposite Ma Levins ' Homestead. Nancy Bradley has just finished straightening the Leaning Tower of Pizza during her second trip to Italy. Judy Cairncross, after years of research at Jay-Cee laboratory, has disproved Einstein ' s theory of revelation. Mark Apsey is testing ho odsies in East Podunk Dairy. Harlow Russell and Libby Brown today became the marathon dance champs of Paris. Bob Becker and Paul Kluzer came in second in the Italo- American Squash championship at Kluzer ' s villa. They claim the squash wasn ' t ripe. Caterino, Cross, Cullen, Carney, and Comita Cosmetic Co. have just come out with their newest product . . . no-wear lipstick. Eunice Maietta is a nurse at Martha Gilson ' s rest home for convalescent athletes. Bob Phillips is a professor at Wadleigh University — blew up new million dollar laboratory. Carol Teague is waitress at “Car- roll ' s Diner . . . has set a record for spilling soup in cus¬ tomers ' laps. Gretchen Dietz is head librarian at the Con¬ gressional Library . . . reads Donald Duck comic books in spare time. Rona DiPietro, Sandra Nelson, Karlene Wolsey are running a sun-bathing school in Palm Springs. Beverly Snell and Ginny England are tied for the World Baking Contest with a dish they claim is served in the W.H.S. cafeteria. Ann Olmsted is running an information booth in Winchester center. Nat Bellows is stringing tennis racquets at Charlie ' s Sport Shop. Andy Chapin and Mary Jane Grace are running drivers ' education courses in competition with Mr. Branley. Sandra Curtis is breaking endurance record of the eastern hemisphere by sitting on a flag pole in Times Square for three weeks. Marion Walsh, Priscilla Ward, Janet Waters, and Gail Wharf are hat check girls at the Waldorf Hysteria. Barbara Eaton, Barbara Hickey, Roland Galitis, Bill Guirrisi, Barbara Hottel and Lynda Nanry are celebri¬ ties in their own right . . . starring in Babes in Toy and being presented to the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Jackie Snook, star catcher on all-American baseball team, has just been named for the Hall of Fame along with Jean Manimon, both of New York Ypnkees. Donna Elliott, Rena Ferrina, and Carol Nelson are part of a legation in Africa, teaching the natives to take shorthand . . . They met George Bodman, big game- hunter in East Ubangi, where he ' s shooting a lot of bull. Lydia Wyman is heading the list of U. S. ' s best dressed women of this year . . . famous for her 237 monogrammed cashmere sweaters. Sandra Phinney and Jean Powers are spending the summer on their tobacco plantation in Raleigh, South Carolina where Zaffina cigarettes are manufactured. Connie Schumacher voted “Miss Rheingold for the 10th consecutive year just drowned in a beer can. Janice Reardon has just opened a rock ' n roll car-hop on the location of her father ' s Texaco station . . . working as car-hops are Carol Massaro, Judy Attardo, and Marilyn Rogers. Barbara Hickey, famous Metropolitan Opera star, got her voice stuck three oc¬ taves above middle ' c ' practicing . . . Andrea Simpson will fill in for her on opening night. Dick Cumming is working as a traveling salesman selling bikinis to the Eskimos in Saskatche¬ wan. George Stratton has been elected mayor of “Bombs- ville. Bob Lindsey has signed a contract to shingle all the pigeon houses on the Common. Carol Wallace is playing jazz at the Philharmonic on the organ ... in spare time she is taking a correspondence course in turtle raising. Bill Mock is running the ferris wheel at Coney Island . . . sells cotton candy on the side. Bud Kelley and Joe Toppi ' s latest 650 h.p., the “Kelloppi is now on the road. Dick Gibbons ' s latest book How to Raise Fleas Without Dogs has just made the best seller ' s list. Arlys Harrington won National Scholastic writing award for her psychological novel, L ' il Bo Didlee. Louise Ruma missed winning the National Marble Cham¬ pionship at Ozone Park, N. Y. . . . she claims she didn ' t have all her marbles. Louie Evangelista ' s Roman Palace pizza parlor has just burned down . . . seems that Louie put too much pepper in the pizza. Herb Gardner, the King of Swing, 48 is sitting pretty ... his latest disc, Jumping at Club Aber- jona, has just gone over the two million mark. “Tiger Jack Herzog is now working as body guard for the President. Mary Lou Cox and Maura Donaghue, noted artists, are paint¬ ing a billboard advertising W.H.S. book covers on top of the Empire State Building. Sally Snow is painting a mural on the ceiling of the Hypodrome in London. Stu Hutch the Clutch Hutchins is leading going into the 18th lap at the Indianapolis Speedway. Dick Schaefer, Ambassador-at-Large, today signed an agreement with Frankski D attilo, premier of Upper Utopia, to trade man-hole covers with that kingdom. Paul Donlon is the first President of the Moon. Senator Judy Walker of Mississippi has been filibustering Congress for two days on the question of whether the Indians rightfully own the United States. Liz Hood is putting caps on milk bottles at the Hood plant . . . she acts on Broadway in her time off. Becky Fish is making a violin concert tour of South Africa with her famous accompanist, Judy Fowler . . . the Cannibals really ate them up. Gail Perkins and Lois Erb are owners of a well- known hair dressing establishment in Brooklyn . . . will give your pet a matching hair-do for free. Ellen Glowacki is Secre¬ tary of the Exterior under Chris Page, first woman President of U. S. Richie Johnson is training hard in hopes of regaining the U. S. Figure Skating Championship which he lost last year to Jim Urmson. Sandy MacDonald, secretary to Bill Marlow, writes classical music on the side. Susan Payne, Nancy Hol- dam, and Linda Witham, guitar trio, are guest performing on TV’s Western Hayride. Marguerite Johnson is doing a high wire act over Denmark with her managers, Judy Nason and Judy Horn holding the net. Jane Godwin is working as a Spanish interpreter at the United Nations . . . does some bull fighting on the side. Rennertino Johnston, Italian movie idol, signed contract with M.G.M. to play the part of a great lover opposite Ga-ga Snelling, the Hungarian beauty . . . Johnston says he is being typed. John Sullivan has just announced his engage¬ ment to the Princess Rainier of Morocco, who will become his ninth wife. Alan Conboy is head lion trainer at Ringling Brothers Circus. Deanna Mele rents waterproof barrels to daredevils going over Niagara Falls. Mary Kearns is private secretary to famous underwater dancer, Janet Keene . . . says she answers 50 bags of fan mail a day. Bob Smith, ace trackman, broke World ' s Pole Vault record ... He did it without a pole. Betty Rowlingson is celebrating her 20th year as head lifeguard at Wedge Pond. Ozzie Osborne, highly favored in the Olympic mile, was beaten by an un¬ known runner, Tom A. Morse in the comparatively slow time of 3:44.6. Dr. Henry Quill won Nobel Prize for discovering the “Quill Vaccine a complete cure for baldness. Pete the Greek” Frotton has just won the World Wrestling Champion¬ ship by defeating England’s Sir John Henry Lynch at London. Pete Kirk, heavy-weight champ of the world, just signed Joe Bellino as his trainer . . . Joe studied the trade under Lou Goddu. Joe Rotondi is captain of polo team in Caracas, Venezuela. 49 Our First Assembly With a T with an E 50 SS55 A Little Learning • • • Meditation in silence. Clothes by Peck and Peck. Roman Holiday. What ' s the verdict, Doc? pi U i igp « iShI fir iiiiii! |inM| ' B B Ancient Hysteria. Disproving Einstein ' s Theory. 52 Come on, hove a heart! Shocked! Don ' t go by the drawing. How to stay healthy. A Dangerous Thing When will it explode? Concentration comp. A little louder, please. Happy Valley Country Club. Pass the ketchup. 54 f Jody W« Row 7. M. Ducharme, R. Thompson, S. Marshall, J. Fowler, R. Johnson, M. Cooper, R. Symmes, A. Fitzgerald, C. Schumacher, P. Kluzer, J. Olivadoti. Row 2. C. Swett, C. McFarlane, S. McNeill, J. Elliott, L. Amico, D. Connor, J. Peckham, P. Morgan, R. Gravallese, B. Bolster, L. Harris, M. Weldon, C. Tonon, B. Brown. Row 3. R. Roberts, J. Yore, B. Mason, G. Denton, J. Fitzgerald, R. Dennet, L. Callahan, S. Fisher, R. Roberts. STUDENT COUNCIL Again this year, the Student Council, advised by Mr. Mere¬ dith Cooper, was busy attending to school government. With its officers. President Richard Johnson, Vice-President Roger Symmes, Secretary Judy Fowler, and the executive board, the council started off the year selling book covers and decals. They also conducted the class elections held in Oc¬ tober. The student body elected Frank Datillo to represent WHS at Student Government Day at the State House. Delegates were also sent to conventions of the Eastern Massachusetts Division of Student Councils. The council set up a committee to study pupil conduct in the Dining Hall and to try to im¬ prove conditions. Another committee completed the work on the revision of the Constitution. The Student Council spon¬ sored a very successful dance in the early spring. 56 JUNIOR RED CROSS Taking a cue from all their new surroundings, the Junior Red Cross proceeded to set many new records in their drives during 1955-56. Notable among these achievements were the sixth consecutive year of 100% school-wide membership in J.R.C., the largest sum ever collected in the membership drive, plus the most Christmas cards that W.H.S. has yet collected. Other high points were the provision of the Winchester Hos¬ pital with four magazine subscriptions and protective covers, and also financial assistance to the Metropolitan State Hos¬ pital for Children. The organization was headed this year by Dick Gibbons as president. Assisting him were Bill Mason, vice-president; Carol Swett, secretary; joe Rotundi, treasurer; and Mary Laird as publicity chairman. The capable Board of Directors included Charlotte Nutter, Deanne Williams, Janet Lynch, Kathryn Dougherty, Ed Morse, Joe Gray, Phyllis Schiraga and Sally Kimball. Not to be overlooked for her excellent guid¬ ance throughout the year was Miss Bronson, the faculty ad¬ visor. Outstanding among a superior group of homeroom representatives were Dave Pingree, Sam Orth, Binky Clark and John Ulfelder. Row 1. A. Monro, P. Schiraga, J. Gray, M. Laird, J. Rotondi, Miss Bronson, R. Gibbons, B. Mason, C. Swett, N. Bradley, S. Carleton. Row 2. D. Serika, E. Burton, M. Harrington, A. Luitweiler, N. Gove, D. Smith, C. Pierce, C. Leverone, A. Porcaro, S. Kimball, J. Thompson, B. Clark, V. Ferrina, P. Lamarche. Row 3. P. Adams, J. U lfelder, L. Longworth, E. Morse, C. Clark, J. Godwin, M. Kearns, S. Orth, J. Albiani, G. Patrick, J. Dawson. Row 4. M. Murphy, M. Dowling, J. Ghiradini, D. Pingree, C. Davenport, J. Toppi, J. Sullivan, F. Dattilo, J. Fitzgerald, A. Lynch, M. Winship. 57 Row 1. L. Witham, M. Kearns, J. Spelling, B. Hotfel, R. Kneeland, C. Ashenden, G. Purrington, C. Ayer, J. Krysto, G. Dietz, W. Holdam. Row 2. Miss Skornik, N. Bradley, J. Newell, J. Horn, S. Carleton, E. Maietta, E. Rowlingson, J. McDevitt, J. Swymer, M. Rogers, Mr. Fitts. Row 3. R. DiPietro, M. Gilson, B. Hickey, J. Attardo, R. Johnston, L. Wyman, J. Hilgedick, J. Lynch, D. Williams, J. Walker, L. Ruma. RED AND BLACK Presenting the W.H.S. news nine times annually is the school newspaper, the Red and Black. For eighteen con¬ secutive years the school community has been served by this publication. Carol Ashenden headed the senior staff with Barbara Hottel and Gail Purrington as Associate and Man¬ aging Editors respectively. Under the watchful eyes of Mr. Fitts and Miss Skornik the staff turned the management of the paper over to the eager Junior journalists who produced the remaining issues. The introduction of cartoons, new front page make-up, and different methods of covering and writing news were notice¬ able improvements this year. Writing, typing, copy-reading, headlining, making up the paper and proof-reading, have become routine to the two staffs. Despite the hard work, all who have served on the Red and Black declare their time and effort very worthwhile when the finished paper is viewed. evc yone fN wtNCriEsreR R9ROS TWG R€0 ft NO 58 Scholarship, leadership, character, service; these are the attributes necessary to qualify for National Honor Society, the highest honor that Winchester High School awards to any of its students. Those who are eligible for membership in the organization must be in the upper third of their class. Five percent of the Junior class and fifteen percent of the Senior class is picked from this group. Final selections are made through the combined vote of the faculty and student body. In May, there is an induction ceremony for the newly elected members. Miss Bronson and Mr. Fitts are advisors. Row 7. B. Eaton, Miss Bronson, J. Fowler. Row 2. E. Glowacki, J. Cairncross, H. Russell, Mr. Fitts, C. Page, E. Hood. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY QUILL SCROLL Membership in the National Quill and Scroll is an honor bestowed on students in the upper third of their class who are sincere, hard working journalists and who have shown special achievement in some aspect of the journalistic feld. Who, why, when, and where are likely to be the first questions of these members as they gather news in every form for publication. The National Quill and Scroll also aids high school journalism by annual contests and constructive criticism. Row I. B. Hottel, C. Ashenden, L. Witham, R. Kneelond, B. Rowlingson, J. Fowler, J. Krysto. Row 2. N. Holdom, G. Purrington, C. Ayer, J. Hilgedick, M. Kearns, J. Snelling, C. Poge. 59 Row I. C. deRivera, P. Donlon, Mr. Morse, E. Hood, D. Thompson. Row 2. B. Eaton, G. Purrington, J. Trump, C. Ayer, R. Page, C. Ayer R. Becker, J. Fowler. NATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY Troupe 729 of the National Thespian Society was estab¬ lished six years ago at WHS. It now serves, under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Morse, as a planning board for the Curtain and Cue. The society recognizes those who have done outstand¬ ing work in the theater. Curtain and Cue members who have accumulated one hundred hours of work in any field of dra¬ matics— acting, stage crew, production committees, or as officers of the dramatic club are eligible for membership. The troupe initiations are held in the spring of each year. Row ?. A. Godwin, J. WoodrufF, R. Rich, A. d ' Elseoux, M. Boyley, F. Bosselmon, P. ChofFe, C. Covonogh, B. Brown, J. Gross. Row 2. M. Harrington, M. Scorpoci, D. Smith, J. Trump, B. Eaton, E. Hood, Mr. Morse, P. Donlon, R. Thompson, J. Rondlett, R. Page, P. Sullivan, H. Bolster. Row 3. D. Hosey, J. Dawson, B. Cartier, J. Connell, E. Bolster, P. LaMarche, J. Albiani, D. Seaver, D. Beck, R. Carlson, G. Patrick, G. Mueller, S. Kimball, B. Brown, D. Connors, B. Arbeene. Row 4. M. Loftus, S. Scott, M. Archibald, A. Cummings, M. Ambrose, J. Reardon, J. Elliott, S. Hersey, C. Hutchings, C. Euler, M. Winship, L. Harris, K. Dougherty, B. Bees, L. Anderson, M. Weldon, M. Scott. Row 5. S. Simpson, P. Branning, J. Freeman, C. Dunn, G. Wood, J. Burnham, R. Boone, D. Starkweather, G. Yore, R. Sloane. 60 Row ?. C. Eaton, A. Tofuri, J. Heard, S. Woodward, J. Thompson, A. Johnion, L. Hoftel, J. Marsh, D. Curtis, C. Ashenden, A. Tansey, J. Nason, C. Massaro, M. Johnson, G. Perkins, R. Ferrina, S. Carleton, B. Cucolo. Row 2. M. Jackson, J. Chaffe, L. Erb, D. Smith, R. Becker, G. Purrington, J. Trump, B. Eaton, E. Hood, Mr. Morse, P. Donlon, R. Thompson, J. Randlett, R. Page, E. Kehoe, P. Ward, A. Osborne, T. Newell, N. Coterino, N. Holdam, J. Madden. Row 3. F. Swisher, N. Towle, M. Kiley, M. Newton, A. Fitzgerald, A. Swan, P. Schiraga, A. Moriarty, S. Goodwin, C. Page, J. Cairncross, C. Alfors, G. Collins, J. Godwin, A. Harrington, M. Kearns, C. Ayer, N. Bellows, C. Ayer, E. Glowacki, S. Curtis, J. Horn, J. Attardo, N. Bradley, L. Fulton. Row 4. R. Mingellelli, S. Stanwood, J. Bowman, P. Parziale, J. Dellicker, C. deRivera, C. Shumacher, D. Pingree, G. Faye, S. Marshall, J. Preston, H. Russell, A. Doherty, C. Cross, N. Switzer, M. McNally, V. Alfors, J. Keene, M. Rogers, J. Fowler, L. Wyman, D. Williams, G. Dietz, S. Beal. Row 5. B. Kneeland, R. Gibbons, J. Enright, P. Franson, J. Wadleigh, P. Kluzer, E. Arnall, I. Silverleib, W. Mason, P. Dee, V. Murphy. CURTAIN AND CUE This year Winchester High was host for the first time to the Massachusetts Drama Festival, in which ten schools of the northeastern region competed in one act plays. The increase in membership of the Curtain and Cue showed the high level of interest this year. The club presented a One Act Play Night and also an apprentice play in the spring. Jean Randlett, as chairman of the make-up committee, held classes for those interested in applying the skill. After learning the ropes of the new auditorium, stage managers Bob Page and John Trump also served as instructors. The club was under the capable leadership of President Paul Donlon, Vice-President Eliza¬ beth Ann Hood, Secretary Barbara Eaton, and Treasurer Richard Thompson. Once again versatile Mr. Morse was the director. 61 Row I. M. Thomas, C. Fisher, J. Monro, P. Schiraga, B. Clark, B. Burton, D. Woodcock, B. Ardeene. Row 2. E. Hottel, J. Attardo, S. Payne, J. Wakefield, C. Clark, R. Becker, Miss Daniels, E. Glowacki, K. Brown, L. Branneman, J. Godwin, J. Krysto, L. Witham. Row 3. C. Dionne, A. Luitwieler, L. Harris, V. Larson, I. Kearns, A. Swan, V. Bateman, B. Snell, J. Dawson, D. Elliott, B. Hickey, J. Horn, J. Swymer, K, Swisher, S. Smith, D. Curtis. Row 4. N. Crockett, M. Rogers, J. McDevitt, M. Walsh, M. Weldon, J. Walker, J. Hilgedick, N. Pizzano, M. Pollachi, L. Anderson, R. DiPietro, M. Gilson, L. Ruma, S. Stone. Row 5. G. Purrington, V. Palazzo, R. Symmes, R. Roberts, T. Jesdale, H. Preble, S. Fisher, C. Michelsen, D. Pingree, M. Kearns, J. Randlett. THRIFT ASSOCIATION Under the guidance of their new advisor, Miss Daniels, (who fills Mrs. Stacy ' s shoes very well in that capacity) the Thrift Association has successfully completed another year of banking. Every Tuesday morning President Bob Becker and his two assistants, Kenneth Brown and Jim Wakefield, have seen to it that all the envelopes got down to Room 112 on time. There, Secretary Ellen Glowacki, with the help of Assistant Secretaries Linda Branneman and Carley Clark, compiled school totals which were typed by Barbara Hickey and dis¬ tributed to all the homerooms throughout the school. Much credit is due to all the bankers and to the student body, who have kept our total school percentage of thrifty people above 96 every week this year. 62 TRAFFIC SQUAD Tall, short, or husky, but always there are Mr. Stevens’ traffic officers. These boys volunteered to risk their lives against the oppressing feet of ever-late students. This year was extra difficult for Stevens ' Steppers,” since they faced not only desperate freshmen, but unknown corridors and pathways. The first days were dangerous ones; but after several conferences, faculty advisor Mr. Stevens, President Sullivan, and Lt.’s Lynch, Kneeland, Murphy and Parker worked out successful plans for safe movement of traffic. To prove a successful year Chief Sullivan proudly states, “We haven ' t lost a man yet! As their record of not one traffic fatality shows, the traffic officers received excellent cooperation from students and teachers alike, and as the officers leave these halls for the dark and deeper ones of college, they leave the Juniors to handle the swarms of uncontrollable Freshmen, the lovesick Sophomores, the worried Juniors and of course, the superior Seniors. Row . R. Kneeland, J. Murphy, R. Parker, J. Sullivan, R. Smith, J. Lynch, J. Enright. Row 2. R. Gibbons, D. Eldridge, W. Mock, J. Stevens, R. Becker, R. Thompson, A. Osborne. Row 3. R. Hosmer, F. Dattilo, R. Johnston, R. Page, S. Marshall, R. Shaefer, R. Johnson. 63 Row 7. L. Ruma, J. Horn, D. Curtis, G. Patrick, L. Hanford, L. Fulton, K. Baker, P. Stevenson, S. Snow, G. Perkins. Row 2. P. Kluzer, R. Johnston, J. Lynch, R. Kneeland, R. Page, Dr. Alley, S. Marshall, R. Johnson, G. Purrington, H. Gardner, J. Sullivan. Row 3. P. Frotton, J. Reardon, J. Randlett, E. Glowacki, J. Cairnc ross, R. Hosmer, R. Phillips, P. Kirk, J. Urmson, P. Eldridge, C. Wallace, J. England, B. Snell, E. Kehoe, G. Bodman. Row 4. A. Harrington, J. Snook, J. Herzog, E. Kelley, D. Howard, C. Bowers, B. Boss, J. Stewart, K. Brown, H. Preble, S. Pond, M. Kearns. Row 5. I. Silverlieb, R. Gailitis, T. Halloran, P. Franson, S. Hutchins, J. Enright, W. Fowler, J. Trump, R. Schaefer, J. Toppi, T. Stowe. SCIENCE CLUB Under the competent guidance of Doctor Alley, the Science Club had its first meeting in November for the election of officers. As it turned out, Stephen Marshall was elected Presi¬ dent, Bob Page as Vice-President, Gail Purrington as Secre¬ tary, and Richard Johnson as Treasurer. The members then elected John Lynch, Bert Kneeland, Renner Johnston, and Herbert Gardner to serve on the Executive Board. In future meetings the club members will see scientific demonstrations and films. Also on the proposed agenda are visits to the Boston Museum of Science, a chemical plant and a battery factory. 64 Row 1. A. Perritano, D. Leverett, D. Pingree, L. Fulton, D. Withers, T. Hooper, H. Russell. Row 2. R. Johnson, H. Gardner, J. Lynch, R. Kneeland, R. Johnston, Mr. Butters, J. Cairncross, R. Page, J. Trump, P. Frotton, A. Osborne. Row 3. E. Hottel, C. Eaton, C. Wallace, T. Curry, J. Deppe, N. Switzer, L. Chute, G. Collins, J. Randlett, V. England, K. Baker, F. Swisher, D. Curtis, M. Thomas. Row 4. H. Preble, J. Foster, G. Fay, D. Wilson, J. McElholm, W. Fowler, R. Gailitis, B. Ross, D. Keane, J. Sullivan, F. Dattilo, R. Kugler, A. Doherty. Row 5. R. Parker, A. Conboy, J. Enright, K. Brown, T. Halloran, J. Toppi, P. Dee, J. Stewart, L. Bairstow, T. Stowe. MATH CLUB Under the direction of Mr. Butters, the Math Club was formed for Juniors and Seniors who are really interested in math to have a good time with it. The group brings in prob¬ lems to try and stump one another, while Mr. Butters con¬ tributes some real puzzlers, so that everyone is learning and having fun at the same time. The high point of the year comes when Winchester High sends some of its ablest mathematicians to the Math Contest in the Spring. Loads of luck to you geniuses, although we all know that you will do well. 65 Row J. B. Snow, J. Madden, C. Caputo, M. Jackson, S. Woodward, M. J. Newton, A. Swan, J. Hogan, D. Smith, M. Kiley, B. Eaton, M. Donahue, S. Carleton, J. Krysto, K. Baker. Row 2. R. Fish, N. Bradley, J. Enright, A. Monro, M. Thomas, J. Walker, P. Schiraga, Mr. Skerry, R. Page, J. Lynch, C. Ashenden, M. McNally, T. Jesdale, G. Perkins, S. Stanwood. Row 3. R. Johnson, B. McGowan, P. Jenkins, J. Heard, E. Hottel, J. Fowler, E. Hood, S. Goodwin, P. Parziale, V. Ahifors, E. McGowan, A. Harrington, G. Collins, M. Laird, C. Leverone, T. Newell, E. Glowacki, S. Curtis, G. Dietz, M. Fish, J. March, D. Curtis, L. Erb, R. Amico, L. Fulton. Row 4. A. Olmsted, C. Ahifors, C. Ayer, J. Cairncross, C. deRivera, C. Page, L. Thomson, J. Wadleigh, D. Keane, R. Schaefer, R. Gibbons, J. Godwin, M. Kearns, B. McLatchey, S. Pond, M. McCreery, L. Wyman, M. Codding, E. Maietta, H. Russell, B. Kugler. Row 5. R. Roberts, R. DeMinico, R. Kneeland, W. Fowler, K. Brown, P. Kluzer, R. Smith, G. Denton, P. Dee, J. Trump, J. Herzog, B. Hosmer, J. Foster, D. Pingree. PHILOSOPHY CLUB Again Mr. Skerry guided the Philosophy Club through a very interesting year. Taking advantage of local talent, the club began activities by having Paul Kluzer, our Italian ex¬ change student, compare the conditions and customs of the United States and Italy. For the second meeting Mr. Cooper enlightened us in regard to the functions of correctional insti¬ tutions in our society. Mr. Tucker helped our philosophers to learn more about Europe by describing life in Sweden. In an effort to increase the vitality of the group an informal discussion was held on various points concerning the Junior-Senior Prom. New ideas were promoted and several more meetings took place later in the year. The elected officers were; Bob Page, President; Phyllis Schiraga, Vice-President; Judy Walker, Secretary; and Janet Lynch, Assistant Secretary. 66 Row 1. B. Eaton, B. Hottel, J. Walker, N. Holdam, N. Bradley, K. Baker, Miss Genicot, E. Glowacki, J. Cairn- cross, E. Hood, C. Page, A. Olmsted, D. Williams. Row 2. B. Harrington, B. Cartier, J. Lynch, M. Kiley, A. Morse, M. Devaney, C. deRivera, D. Keane, C. Ayer, N. Bellows, M. Laird, J. Foster, G. Dietz, S. Beal, J. Thompson, S. Stone, C. Leverone, M. McTeague, C. Caputo. Row 3. E. Hottel, M. Jackson, C. Ahifors, A. Cunningham, J. Wadleigh, J. Randlett, W. Smith, B. Ross, D. Moore, G. Collins, M. McCreery, L. Wyman, C. Ayer, P. Parziale, V. Ahifors, J. Hogan. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Madame Genicot and three dozen odd French-enthusiasts launched a successful year of “Le Cercle Francois, the better-than-ever French Club, with more French films, more talks, and more fun than ever before. In the executive branch the group is headed by President Kirby Baker and Ellen Glowacki. Though all meetings are conducted in French, the affairs of the club move in an orderly, parliamentary fashion — the only Gallic divergence. French carols and general French Christmas music were sung and heard on records at a special Christmas party to add a foreign flavour to the season’s merrymaking and to polish up the club timbre. Along with French music; French drama, literature, history, politics, and philos¬ ophy are to be explored, perhaps with speakers and group excursions thrown in for good measure. Even though France itself should fall she and her Tricolour would not lose a speck of admiration from the Room 216 clan. !► If-- . � f«u.- 67 Row 1. J. Hilgedick, R. Becker, S. Root, S. Hersey, H. Russell, A. Neville, I. Mullen, S. Russell, S. Davies. Row 2. H. Gardner, J. Dellovo, P. Adams, B. Bonnell, M. Swonger, R. Fish, E. Rowlingson, J. Dawson, C. Johnson, E. Swisher, M. Archibald, F. Swisher, R. Johnston, D. Howard. Row 3. K. Swisher, L. Mead, T. Hooper, P. Bryant, C. Brush, K. Baker, E. Kelly, C. Nichols, R. Bercz, Mr. Withington. ORCHESTRA Under the capable conducting of Mr. Withington and expert guidance of Mr. Janner, the Orchestra developed to a high peak in high school stand¬ ards, despite its small size. Last year it was possible, by putting the junior high school violinists in the Violin II section, to use all the senior high school students in the Violin I section. This year in spite of the loss of the junior high students, the instrument ratio has been closer to professional standards than ever before. Because of the delayed opening of the new auditorium and the conse¬ quent cancelling of the Operetta, Babes in Toyland, the Orchestra lost its chance to tackle publicly an important musical work. Nevertheless, the ex¬ perience gained from practicing the operetta score showed up in the play¬ ing of selected classics by Mozart and Beethoven at the Spring Concert. The Orchestra also distinguished itself at the North Eastern Music Festival. The Seniors in the Orchestra are few in number, but in several instances they comprise more than half of a section. We leave behind a fine group, knowing that it will continue to be one of the ten best high school orchestras in the state. 68 BAND The biggest WHS band yet started off its season with a fine showing at the football games. In recent years because the band as a whole was rela¬ tively young and inexperienced in marching, it was for ced to use marches and parade formations designed for junior high school use. This year, due to the increased calibre of the individual players the fans were treated to some fine marches and unusual field exhibitions. During the winter and spring months we turned to the classical compo¬ sitions for band. A great deal of music was practiced and discarded before we came to final decisions for the Spring Concert. Under the leadership of Mr. Withington, President Herb Gardner, and Drum Major Bob Becker the Band went on to greater fame in the Northeastern Music Festival. The Memorial Day Parade and Graduation performances completed its series of public performances. Our classmates hold several key positions in the French horn, trombone, trumpet and drum sections. Their places will be difficult to fill, but we know that with the new material coming along the Band will continue to be a coJorful and respected musical organization. Row 1. L. Mead, G. Chabot, W. Burrows, R. Bradlee, S. Root, B. Gray, R. Low, D. Connors. Row 2. J. Heard, N. Bellows, M. Johnson, H. Russell, S. Marshall, R. Symmes, S. Russell, F. Swisher, L. Witham. Row 3. C. Yule, I. Mullen, K. Swisher, S. Marshall, R. Symmes, H. Gardner, Mr. Withington, B. Becker, C. Brush, M. Pratt, B. Swisher, A. Burrows, C. Munsen, J. Curtis, C. Fisher. Row 4. t A. Gray, B. Bonnell, H. Bates, T. Hooper, B. Needham, E. Morse, P. Dryer, C. Nichols, P. Gowing, W. Wilson, J. Ghiradini, L. Longworth, R. Purrington. Row 5. D. Manning, S. Fisher, S. Davies, L. Morrison, W. Fowler, D. Hopkins, D. Howard, J. Woolley, J. Nichols. 69 Row 7. J. Connell, J. Keene, P. Word, A. Tonsey, L. Wyman, P. Kluzer, W. Withington, J. Sullivan, J. Walker, L. Nanry, B. Hottel, M. Rogers, B. Cucolo. Row 2. C. Parks, A. Flaherty, C. Eaton, M. Pollacchi, S. Woodward, J. Attardo, N. Pizzano, G. Purrington, E. Hood, J. Nason, N. Hart, N. Bradley, A. Fitzgerald, B. Cartier, G. Dietz, A. Simpson, V. Larson. Row 3. S. Binding, L. Branneman, S. Scott, J. Godwin, C. Ayer, J. Deppe, D. Chain, L. Thomson, J. Bellino, A. Cunningham, A. McLatchy, C. Ayer, J. Reardon, L. Amico, P. Callahan, S. Pond, L. Mitchell. Row 4. Q. Roberts, A. Lynch, W. Fowler, R. Kugler, C. Davenport, J. Gray, M. Shumacher, J. Zirkel, T. Stowe, R. Hosmer, A. Doherty, C. Wood, L. Longworth. MIXED GLEE CLUB Under the very able direction of Mr. Wendell S. Withington, the ’55- ' 56 Mixed Glee Club has had a most successful year, enjoying our rehearsals in the new music room. Our first performance was at the Men ' s Club of the Congregational Church. The repertoire included religious, patriotic, and popular music. The ever popular This is My Country,” and a new version of an old favorite, Red Wing” were enjoyed by all. The glee club also per¬ formed at the annual Spring Concert. Many hours were spent rehearsing for Victor Herbert’s operetta. Babes in Toyland, which unfortunately, due to the fact that the auditorium wasn ' t completed, could not be presented. The glee club elected for its officers. President Paul Kluzer, Vice-President Lydia Wyman, and Secretary-Treasurer John Sullivan. The accompanist was Joyce Connell. 70 Row 1. L. Towner, C. Nichols, H. Quill, Mr. Withington, W. Gurrisi, E. Kelley, R. Roberts. Row 2. T. Little, E. Morse, F. Moynihon, J. Peckhom, D. O’Connell, T. Bacon, P. Poiney. Row 3. S. Enright, A. Ducharme, R. Minotti, D. Serratore, D. Govostes, C. King. GIRLS ' BOYS ' GLEE CLUBS The Girls ' and Boys ' Glee Clubs, under the direction of Mr. Wendell S. Withington, have been working hard to do a good job at the State Music Festival and the Spring Concert. Some of the selections the girls have been singing are The Omnipotence by Franz Schubert and Where-e ' er You Walk by George Frederic Handel. The boys have made up for their small size by the fine quality of their singing. Everyone is looking forward to being entertained by both these groups at the Spring Concert in May. Row J. B. Hickey, S. Curtis, J. Fowler, D. Curtis, G. Collins, Mr. Withington, C. Cross, A. Monro, K. Wolsey, J. McDevitt, J. Monimon. Row 2. B. Browne, A. Bees, C. McForlone, P. Avendono, R. Rich, S. Beal, J. Barnard, J. Hogan, M. Fish, B. Horne, C. Swett, Marcia Brown, P. Bruno. Row 3. G. Mueller, V. Jocobellis, B. Foster, L. Anderson, C. Hutchings, L. Manimon, J. Dallin, A. Harrington, M. Dowling, C. Wallace, S. Simpson, D. Smith, K. Doherty, D. Elliott, J. Horn, J. Swymer, L. Zaffina. Row 4. P. Branning, C. Dunn, V. Palazzo, E. Allen, S. Goodwin, E. Arnall, C. Harris, J. French, C. Schumacher, J. Snelling, M. Fish. 71 OCTETTE As in past years the Octette was in great demand. They sang for the Rotary Club, the Men’s Club at the Congregational Church, Mr. Grindle ' s reception and other organizations. In school they could be heard warbling in the corridors before Christmas and at the Vaudeville Show, while at the Spring Concert and the State Music Festival they also did an excellent job. This year the Octette was under the direction of Mr. Withington, with Judy Fowler as accompanist. Row 1. (at piano) J. Fowler; B. Eaton, D. Smith, B. Hickey, A. Monro, J. Snelling, C. Cross, L. Nanry, B. Hottel. KEYNOTES Since their organization the Keynotes have come to be a most popular attraction at W.H.S. This year they have been under the capable direction of Mr. Withington. Chosen for their outstanding voices, the Keynotes have proven their worth by their excellent performances in the Vaudeville Show, Spring Concert and in other capacities. Row 1. H. Quill, R. Johnston, P. Franson, Mr. Withington, P. Kluzer, P. Donlon, W. Gurrisi. Row 2. R. Roberts, Q. Roberts, T. Stowe, E. Kelley. 72 All hands on deck. Many hands make light work. JUNIOR SENIOR CLASS PLAY ' ' OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY Broadway Bound. Oh, you hami Chivalry is not yet deadi POTPOURRI The American Field Service students. Bells, bells, bells, bells, bells . . The Tomcats. Clear the roads! Will it work? That’s where my money goes. 74 From Here and There Mighty men are they. To the victor go the spoils. Mon behind the scenes. Muscles, muscles, and more muscles. 75 Any requests? Heroic cuplets From Eight Regardez la birdie . . . To Twelve Shades of dancing school Stardust Row 1. R. Becker, J. Snelling, J. Rotondi, R. Kneeland, A. Cunningham, J. Lynch, M. Johnson. Row 2. B. Row- lingson, R. Johnson, R. Symmes, J. Walker, J. Murphy, F. Dattilo, A. Osborne, S. Stone. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Despite the many handicaps facing it last September, the Athletic Association has had one of its best years in a long time. Pep rallies were held outdoors and actually were better than many of the ones held indoors in recent years. Mr. Hayward, whose expert guidance is invaluable, was assisted ably by President Bert Kneeland and his Executive Board. In December the AA christened the new gym with its Fall Sports Dance. Judy Snelling and John Lynch as co-chairmen of the dance committee did an excellent job. Anne Cunningham and Bob Becker were the publicity directors for the AA and accom¬ plished a difficult task, as student spirit and attendance at games was terrific. Recognition should also be given to the students who made posters advertising games and those who gave of their valuable time to appear in rallies and at the dances. 78 Row ?. C. Clark, M. Codding, B. Cowles, L. Bronnemon, J. Krysto, J. Walker, L. Wyman, C. Fisher, D. Smith. Row 2. C. Swett, A. Coyne, M. Walsh, J. Keane, J. Monro, S. Stone, M. Griffin, A. Smith, J. Swymer, J. Madden, M. Thomas. Row 3. J. Snelling, J. Keene, J. Horn, L. Manimon, B. Snell, D. Violanti, M. Rogers, R. DiPietro, B. Hickey. GIRLS ' INTRAMURAL COUNCIL -v The Girls ' Intramural Council is one of the most active school organizations. All girls in high school are eligible to join during the Fall membership drive, as it provides activi¬ ties for the non-athletes as well as the more athletic girls. The GIC, under President Judy Krysto and Advisor Miss Barnes accomplished many things this year; a mid-winter dance in¬ stead of the customary fall dance, the slight changing of the point system, a fashion show, the annual auction and the eighth grade coke party. Officers of this year ' s board were: Vice- President, Linda Branneman; Secretary, Brenda Cunningham; and Treasurer, Judy Walker. Row 1. B. Cunningham, J. Krysto, L. Branneman, J. Walker. Row 2. C. Swett, D. Smith, M. Codding, C. Clark, L. Wyman, C. Fisher. 79 •WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY WINCHESTER. MASS. Row 1. M. McCreery, J. Krysto (Capt.), L. Thomson. Row 2. S. Stone, J. Coirncross, J. Hilgedick, J. Snook, M. Dowling, L. Bronnemon, A. Moriorty. FIELD HOCKEY Maybe they’re not comingl” All season we entered our games feeling that we were going to win. This strategy proved to be no help though, for we lost our first four games. Feeling quite dejected, we en¬ tered the fifth game bearing little hope of winning, but — we tied! This incident kindled a tiny spark of hope in the team, captained by Judy Krysto, and in our terrific coach, Mildred Barnes. It started us on the right road, for we won our last two games. Playing in the forward line were: Mary Dowling, Linda Thomson, Margy McCreery, Stevie Stone, Jane Hilge¬ dick, and Nancy Switzer. Always behind them were: Linda Branneman, Judy Krysto, Judy Fowler, Ann Moriardy, Sheila Carleton, Judy Cairncross, and, last of all, our great goalie, Jackie Snook. Coach Barnes, who kept the team on the go all season deserves a great deal of credit for a wonderful coaching job. The junior varsity did a fine job this year, fighting hard all through the season. They will make a fine varsity team under the capable leadership of Stevie Stone. 80 Row 1. C. Eaton, B. Rowlingson, R. Amico, B. Hottel. Row 2. J. Cussen, J. Snelling, M. Laird, E. Maietta, E. Hottel, A. Flaherty. CHEERLEADERS “Hey, hey, what do you say? We’re right behind you all the way! That ' s the familiar yell and feeling among Win¬ chester’s peppy cheerleaders, captained by Betty Rowlingson. Something different was done this year at the Thanksgiving game when the squad did joint cheers with the Woburn cheerleaders, having prepared them at Rita Amico’s party the night before. Black blazers and red skirts were donned for frosty football weather, and when basketball rolled around they were laid aside for smart black middies over long sleeved white blouses. It has been said that WHS’s secret to success is its teamwork. The teamwork meant is the winning combination of players, fans, and cheerleaders. In lots of games the cheerleaders ' and fans ' yells have given the team just that extra ounce of fight they needed to win. Cheering at rallies, pep huddles before the game, innumerable prac¬ tices out on the field and in our terrific new gym, the final banquet, and receiving silver megaphone trinkets are among the cheerleaders’ happiest memories. lit 81 Row 1. Mr. Knowiton, R. Haggerty, J. Bellino, R. Becker, H. Gardner, J. Russo, J. Murphy, C. Allen, P. Franson, R. Chute, P. Kirk, M. Apsey, A. Osborne. Row 2. S. Marshall, N. Kerrigan, J. Walsh, W. Mock, J. Foster, D. Berg- quist, W. Edgar, V. Murphy, R. Carlson, R. Roberts, W. Emerson. Row 3. J. Chapin, F. Dattilo, H. Quill, P. Berman, R. Diminico, G. Bodman, W. Mason, K. Brown, P. Donlon, M. Callahan. Row 4. R. Parker, L. Callahan, R. Johnson, V. Caputo, J. Zirkel, R. Thompson, Q. Roberts, H. Ekstrom, R. Gibbons. Row 5. S. Hutchins, R. Symmes, J. Cussen, R. Johnston, R. Smith, J. Lynch, R. Kneeland. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club under the leadership of Mr. Henry Knowi¬ ton, is made up to honor, in a small way, all the boys who are Varsity letter winners in any sport. The main function of the club is to encourage good sportsmanship and fair play in all sports at all times. Each year the club also tries to present some type of show, such as Donkey Basketball, the Springfield Gymnasts or a dance to help defray the expenses of the Athletic Associa¬ tion and pay for the football movies. This year the Varsity Club is headed by Johnny Murphy as President. Winchester High School athletics have reached the pinnacle in the last few years. In some measure this is due to, as well as reflected in, the solidarity of the Varsity Club. 82 -S5:« il5 ' 3 78; iui; t f ♦ ’«: � ' - V -S r%-rj ' T-i ' .’ ?%r ' � I 14 ' 4= 7;= 6fr� --i n-7-■■ ii f _.i . - i ,• «i� -. a . , U , I SV ?®k Row 1. D. Beck, R. Flaherty, P. Cullen, C. Paonessa, A. Magliozze, L. Longworth, J. Peckham, D. Gowdy, D. Seaver, D. Starkweather, D. Gaynor, K. Erb, J. Donovan. Row 2. A. Adams, A. Stavaradis, L. Morison, F. DeRenne, S. Fisher, C. Davenport, J. Ghirardini, M.. MacDonald, J. WakeReld, W. Morton, P. Pollard, F. Bartlett, D. Serratore, R. Needham, T. Little, R. Scott, T. Jesdale. Row 3. Coach Knowiton, J. Foster, H. Quill, F. Dattilo, P. Kirk, R. Chute, R. DeMinico, C. Allen, J. Bellino, Capt., M. Apsey, V. Caputo, J. Murphy, J. Walsh, B. Haggerty, P. Berman, G. Bodman, Coach Phillips, Coach Finnegan. Row 4. A. Perritano, E. Fitzgerald, P. Dee, V. Murphy, J. McCormack, D. Bergquist, W. Edgar, G. Denton, D. Manning, J. Kelleher, J. Fitzgerald, N. Kerrigan, J. Chapin, J. Cussen, W. Fowler, J. Russo. FOOTBALL The Winchester High School football team enjoyed its first undefeated football season since 1951 by defeating six con¬ secutive opponents, the last of which was the traditional Thanksgiving Day rival, Woburn. The team had quite a brief schedule due to the cancella¬ tion of three games, and as a result the team was slow in gathering momentum. Critics agreed that their best perform¬ ances were in the final two games against unbeaten Wake¬ field and Woburn. Winchester opened the season at North Quincy with a victory, and defeated in succession Melrose, Reading, Bel¬ mont, Wakefield, and Woburn. Games with Concord, Water- town, and Stoneham were cancelled; the Concord and Watertown games because of the polio scare, and the Stoneham game because of heavy rains. 83 � ,5? I , T‘ ' P ' 4 i ' .v Row 1. W. Emerson, R. Carlson, R. Roberts, P. Franson, A. Osborne, Copt., R. Becker, Capt., K. Browne, Q. Roberts, A. Ekstrom, P. Donlon. Row 2. T. Morse, D. Withers, T. Hennessey, D. VanUmmersen, P. Harkins, R. Donaghey, S. Door, R. Taylor, C. Masi, B. Cooper, F. Moynihan, P. deRivera, W. Saurman, F. Dodge, S. Marshall. Row 3. H. Bates, D. Littleton, T. Labon, J. Herzog, W. Toppi, D. Doherty, C. O ' Connor, R. Dickey, S. Enright, A. Doherty, G. Stratton, D. Pingree. CROSS COUNTRY Co-captained by Ozzie Osborne and Bob Becker and coached by Tom Morse, this year’s cross-country team won every possible meet, including five straight dual meets; Pilgrim Divisional Championship, Middlesex League Meet, State Class C Title, and the coveted New England Championship crown, which is the first New England title to come to Winchester in its history. An interesting sidelight is that the Sachem harriers defeated in the league meets, Watertown and Beverly, who were later crowned State A and B titlists respectively. It has been tabulated that this squad actually de¬ feated thirty-five different teams during the season. Co-captains Bob Becker and Ozzie Osborne led the team to victory after victory, effectively backed by Paul Franson, Ken Brown, Quentin Roberts, Harry Ekstrom, Robin Carlson, Ronny Roberts, and Paul Donlon. The JV ' s won all their meets and repeated the varsity’s victory in both the Pilgrim Divisional and Middlesex League. 84 pow-wow. Where ' s the interference? Turkey Day crowd e for o nature walk? Looking things over. I hear they ' re loaded. 85 Row 1. L. Wyman, J. Snook, N. Switzer, A. Cunningham, Capt., J. Walker, J. Manimon, L. Thomson, M. Barnes. Row 2. A. Fitzgerald, M. Newton, J. Dalrymple, M. Dowling, L. Branneman, M. McNally, A. Moriarty, S. Stone, E. Reardon. Row 3. J. Dallin, A. Luitweiler, S. Mersey, L. Manimon, B. Snell, M. Devaney, S. Lawson, C. Clark, C. Fisher. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL And the score goes up another notch, whoo, whoo” was the familiar chant of this year ' s Sachemettes. Up to this point, the girls have been victorious in five games, while ending up the underdogs in three, two of which were lost by only two points. Led by right-guard captain, Anne Cunning¬ ham, the girls practiced diligently on the court, bringing worthwhile results. The Varsity squad was composed of for¬ wards Mary Dowling, Stevie Stone, Alice Fitzgerald, Jean Manimon, and Jackie Snook, while the defensive half was made up of Anne Cunningham, Judy Walker, Nancy Switzer, and Linda Branneman. The girls who kept our team func¬ tioning were managers Lydia Wyman, Linda Thomson, and Eileen Reardon. Prospects for next year are bright with four returning lettermen forming a nucleus with several outstand¬ ing players from the Junior Varsity. 86 HOCKEY Modern Hockey Equipment. Winchester ' s first season in league competition proved to be very successful as the Indians finished second in their division of the North Shore League. With the loss of four of last year’s state championship team, the problem of molding the team into shape took about half the season, but Coach Finigan ' s fine work developed the team into one of the best around. Injuries hampered the team throughout the season and just when the right combination appeared to be found, an injury would shake up the line-up. Captain Richie Johnson did a fine job in inspiring the boys and proved to be more than worthy of his captain’s title. Special mention must also be made of Leo Callahan, whose fine play throughout the season made him the highest scorer. The prospects for next year are excellent as the team is losing only two from the starting line-up and four from the rest of the team. As the result of a brainstorm of Mr. Finigan, the Hockey Cheerleaders, a new addition to WHS this year, took to the ice, under the captainship of Lynda Nanry, at the beginning of the hockey season. These gals, with a combination of pep and cleverly executed cheers, have done a great deal to increase the morale of the team and the spirit of the spectators. iflCKEy 11 ,«DCKEY ' mm ICK£Y rm. HnrwEY Row 1. G. Denton, J. Sullivan, L. Callahan, R. Johnson, Capt., R. Parker, J. Urmson, Mr. Finigan. Row 2. R. Page, Mgr., D. Doherty, R. Weaver, N. Farrar, J. Zirkel, J. Cussen, J. McElholm, D. Boyle. Row 3. W. Mitchell, D. Harkins, J. Fentross, G. Davenport, R. Scott, G. Gowdy, J. Ruma. Row 4. C. Michelsen, Mgr., J. Kelleher, J. McCormack, J. Herzog, W. Emerson, D. Gaynor, Mgr. 87 Row 1. Coach Knowiton, B. Hosmer, J. Rotondi, Joe Bellino, M. Apsey, J. Lynch, Co-Copt., B. Kneeland, Co- Copt., B. Smith, R. Johnston, D. Eldridge, Coach Phillips. Row 2. E. Carter, J. Folzono, G. Fay, R. Roberts, E. Fitzgerald, R. Symmes, J. Chapin, M. Callahan, D. Bergquist, Q. Roberts, D. Pingree, B. Nedhom. Row 3. L. Longworth, J. Flaherty, C. Paonessa, F. Bartlett, W. Morton, C. O ' Connor, R. Minotti, D. Schumacher, J. Wake¬ field, D. O ' Connel, E. Morse, J. Peckham. BOYS ' BASKETBALL Reaching the finals of the Class A Eastern Massachusetts Tournament, Winchester High School’s 1956 basketball team was one of the most brilliant quintets that has ever repre¬ sented our school. Taking over where last year’s undefeated Middlesex League and State Class B Champions left off, the Indians again rolled over their opposition and walked off with another undefeated schedule and the Middlesex Championship. The combined win streak of 53 games is tops in Massachusetts. Leading the team on its phenomenal victory string were the two outstanding co-captains, Bert Kneeland and John Lynch. Joe Bellino, Mark Apsey, Bob Smith, Mike Callahan, Renny Johnston, Joe Rotondi, Roger Symmes and John Chapin rounded out the Varsity. The team set a new scoring record with an 80 point per game average, coupled with an unparalleled shooting average of 46 per cent from the floor. Bert Kneeland personally re¬ wrote the record books for total assists; likewise, the team’s great high scorer, Joe Bellino, chalked up new marks for total scoring in a season and for total points during a single game. As a result of their great all-around ability and record, the players voted to climb out of Class B and make the big jump into Class A in quest of higher championship honors. 88 Art for art ' s sake. Stop! TOURNEY TIME Mark the marksman. Guess I ' ll sit this one out. In it goesi With the greatest of ease. Our turn to howl. Now, what? Lynch does it again. 89 Row 1. S. Lawson, N. Bellows, C. Clark. Row 2. A. Buros, S. Stone, K. Doherty, D. Smith, B. Cunningham. GIRLS ' TENNIS The tennis players started preparation for their season early in April on the re-surfaced Packer Courts. Coach Dottie Hills has only two varsity players returning, Captain Natalie Bellows, a two-year veteran, and Stevie Stone. However, a great deal of strength is expected from an unusually good crop of Sophomores, including Ann Buros, Sandy Lawson, Corley Clark, and Micky Doherty. They, together with sev¬ eral members of last year ' s junior varsity, are expected to make up the 1956 varsity team. Freshmen Sherry McNeill, and Ann Smith look like promising varsity material for future years. With this material Winchester expects another winning season against the usual opponents, Belmont, Concord, Mal¬ den, Arlington, Melrose, and the strong Windsor School. The team is also looking forward to another trip to Norton, Mass, for a match with the informal team of Wheaton Col¬ lege. 90 Row 1. Mr. Fitts, P. Kluzer, R. Becker, Capt., R. Smith, D. Usher. Row 2. R. Smith, D. Beck, R. Dickey, D. Moore, D. Starkweather, P. Lamarche. BOYS ' TENNIS Under the able coaching of Mr. Fitts, this year ' s tennis team hopes to add another state crown to Winchester’s many. The returning varsity letter winners are Captain Bob Becker, Bob Smith, and David Moore. Added to these three will be our for¬ eign import, Paul Kluzer, who will undoubtedly hold down a spot on the varsity. Bob Dickey, David Usher, Rick Smith, Harry Preble, Doug Gowdy, and Don Beck will fill in the fifth and sixth varsity positions and make up our junior varsity squad. The varsity schedule will be much the same as last year’s, including our arch rivals, Newton, and Brookline, who will be host at this year’s state tournament. Last year Winchester placed a close second behind Newton. With more of the new sophomores adding to the strength of the team, Win¬ chester will have a good chance of regaining the state title. 91 SOFTBALL Led by our third base captain, Alice Fitzgerald, and coached by Mildred Barnes, this year’s softball team is out to beat their toughest rivals: Arlington, Lexington, Concord, and Malden. We have lost our wonderful battery from last year, but with the promising sophomores coming up, and seven of last year ' s varsity returning, we shall try to better last year ' s record. The infield will be covered by Betty Row- lingson, Jackie Snook, Nancy Switzer, Mary Dowling, and our captain, Alice Fitzgerald; while Norma Crockett and Mary McNally will take care of the outfield. Softball with a smile. Row ]. J. Snook, A. Fitzgerald, N. Switzer. Row 2. A. Moriarty, M. McNally, M. Dowling, N. Crockett, J. Heard. 92 Row 1. H. Quill, R. Johnston, B. Kneeland, R. Haggerty, Capt., J. Bellino, L. Stowe, R. Innis. Row 2. J. Preston, R. Roberts, R. Symmes, J. Chapin, M. Callahan, Q. Roberts, J. McElholm, J. Keene, J. Rotondi. BASEBALL Let ' s get out there ' n hustle! Behind the able leadership of Captain Bobby Haggerty there will be ten returning lettermen hoping to win the Middlesex League Championship and possibly to add an¬ other state title to Winchester’s highly impressive list. The boys are very determined to win, for this is their do or die year. The Sachems have the ability, hustle, and spirit needed to go all the way. After playing together for the past three years on the high school. Junior Legion, and other town teams the boys have reached their peak. Captain Haggerty, Bert Kneeland, and Quentin Roberts will be in the pastures again this year, while Joe Bellino will be catching the curves and fast balls thrown by either Renny Johnston, Terry Stowe, or John Chapin. Defensively in the diamond will be Henry Quill at the hot corner, Roger Symmes and Ronnie Roberts as the keystone combination, and Mike Callahan on first. This lineup will be hard to beat for any team, and Coach Frank Provinzano is looking forward to a good year. Base¬ ball is almost the only sport in which Winchester High School is lacking a recent championship, but the boys this year are raring to go for a victorious season. 93 Row 1. T. O ' Connell, R. Johnson, J. Urmson, R. Gibbons. Row 2. Mr. Leary, J. Zirkel, R. Weaver, N. Farrar, W. Fowler, J. Fit 2 gerald, L. Templeman. GOLF This spring the Winchester High golf team will begin prep¬ aration for a schedule which will include Woburn, Wake¬ field, Reading, Melrose, and Brookline. Coach Otis Leary has a strong nucleus of varsity lettermen returning to try and improve on the record of last year ' s team. A newcomer. Bob Weaver, should add much power to the team, which is made up of Dick Gibbons, John Zirkel, Tim O ' Connell, and Richie Johnson. Other boys who will be a big help are Jim Urmson, Norm Farrar, and Lynn Olmsted. As before, the team will take lessons from the pro at the Winchester Country Club during the season. This year ' s team seems to be the best for balance the WHS has had in quite a few years. With breaks, the team could well become an¬ other club that Winchester fans can be proud of. 94 TRACK Each year, track at Winchester High has become more and more popular, and the team has become better and better, until last year the Sachems were undefeated in the dual meets. This year, with nine returning lettermen to offset the loss of many fine performers, they will be gunning for the league and state titles. The returning lettermen are headed by co-captains John Murphy and George Bodman in the 100 yard dash. Herb Gardner, the other dashman, will again be running the 220. In the distance races Paul Franson- is re¬ turning to run the mile and Oz Osborne and Dick Thompson to run the half-mile. Bill Mock will again be out to break the school record in the high jump. The weight men will be led by John Lynch and Bill Mason throwing the discus and javelin respectively. Other boys that should back up these lettermen are Frank Dattilo putting the shot, Ken Brown and Harry Ekstrom running the mile and half-mile, Stu Hutchins in the 220, and Bob Kugler in the hurdles. Row 1. W. Saurman, R. Low, R. Russo, R. Donoghey, J. Bor, D. Harkins, F. Moynihan, E. Bowler, D. Van- Ummerson, R. Carlson. Row 2. R. Grassmere, S. Hutchins, R. Thompson, P. Franson, J. Lynch, H. Gardner, J. Murphy (C), G. Bodman (C), W. Mock, W. Mason, F. Dattilo, K. Brown, A. Osborne, W. Toppi. Row 3. R. Tool, H. Bates, D. Pingree, N. Flaherty, A. Doherty, P. Cullen, L. Townsend, R. Kugler, D. Govostes, D. Leverett, C. Clifton, D. Doherty, F. Bartlett, B. Kell, L. Fulton, H. Spark, D. Purrington. Row 4. A. Starvaridis, D. Seaver, W. Emerson, D. Croc, P. Stevens, J. Kelleher, D. Manning, N. Kerrigan, V. Murphy, H. Schumacher, D. Berg- quist, T. Lebanon, H. Ekstrom, L. Bairstow, D. O’Connell, J. McCormack. 95 Row 7. C. Hubert, A. Harrington, J. Keene, G. Collins, P. Berman, Mr. Aversa, R. Smith, C. Nichols, G. Ducharme, E. Glowacki, J. Heard. Row 2. B. Cucolo, A. Withrow, R. Russo, C. Massaro, W. Ryerson, S. Scott, D. Leverett, E. Ardini, F. Welsh, C. Yule, E. Kehoe, M. Kearns, R. Donaghey, B. Arbeene, L. Erb. Row 3. D. Roberts, R. Bercz, M. Sullivan, R. Mingolelli, B. Smith, Perkins, C. Richburg, N. Holdam, A. Camuso, B. Cartier. Herzog, W. Fowler, C. Bowers, D. Manning, R. Boone, D. RIFLE The Rifle Club is celebrating its ninth birthday this year. Under the able direction of Mr. Aversa it has grown in both size and popularity during the past few years. The club consists of boys and girls from the three upper classes meeting every Monday night at six-thirty. Those who have had no experience shooting are invited to come to the meetings along with the crack-shots who are having the op- C England, B. Snell, C. Wallace, S. Simpson, G. Row 4. J. Dalrymple, L. Fessenden, A. Doherty, J. O ' Connell, J. Dunlop, L. Nadeau, V. Palazzo. CLUB portunity to improve themselves. This is one of the main at¬ tractions of the club as everyone can have a good time no matter what his degree of ability. The ten highest ranking girls and boys are picked for each team, competing with other teams from towns around Winchester. Captain of the girls ' team for this year is Gail Cullen, while Paul Berman and Bob Smith lead the boys ' team. 96 Row 1. N. Switzer, P. Kluzer, M. L. Cox, Mr. Ulin, N. Bradley, B. Hosmer, J. Randlett. Row 2. T. Connolly, N. Crockett, P. LoMarche, R. Rich, J. March, S. MacDonald, M. Donahue, J. Wadleigh, R. Gailitis, C. Clark, S. Stanwood, M. McTeague. SKI CLUB Ever been skiing? It ' s fun! Ask any member of the ever active Ski Club. At their first meeting the members elected Nancy Bradley, Stevie Stone and Bob Hosmer to the plan¬ ning board. With the help of Mr. Ulin, their advisor, this board planned the year’s activities. Snow fell, and off they went to the Country Club to prac¬ tice. In case of no snow they had movies or a talk by an expert. Everyone looked forward to the biggest event of the year, the fun-filled ski weekend in New Hampshire. 97 Row 1. P. Bruno, M. Rogers, J. Nason, J. Keene, Copt., L. Nonry, M. Johnson, J. Madden. Row 2. B. Cowles, M. J. Newton, L. Fessendon, J. Elliot, B. McGowan. TUMBLETTES The Tumblettes of “56” had one of their most outstanding years, due mostly to the en¬ thusiastic coaching of their new director, Mr. Battino, and to the great leadership of their captain, Janet Keene. Something new was added to the squad this year besides a long awaited director, and that was two more girls, to make the team the “tumbling twelve. The Tumblettes put a lot of time and prac¬ tice into their routines to vary the perform¬ ances from previous years, and a great deal of credit should be given to each girl for her part in making this year one of the best. 98 Captains vs. . . . Captainettes Shoot ' em highi The ref has the last word. What forml 99 UNDERCLASSMEN Sophomore Class OfFicers Row 1. D. Beck, K. Doherty, D. Seover, S. Fisher. Freshman Class OfFicers Row 1. R. Roberts, S. McNeill. Row 2. A. Smith, A. Porcaro. Junior Class OfFicers Row ?. L. Callahan, A. Lynch, D. Bergquist, M. Murphy, 100 Freshmen Baseball Team — Class of 1957 Row 1. D. Wyman, Q. Roberts, D. Keane, J. Chapin, R. Symmes, M. Callahan, R. Roberts. Row 2. A. Doherty, W. Schmink, E. Fitzgerald, J. Fitzgerald, W. Mason, D. Bergquist, R. Kolligian, Mr. Ulin. Row 3. E. Curry, R. Carter, R. Carlson, J. Preston, E. Ardini, A. Peritano. Are we going to win? Yes! Aggressive Salesmanship Well-earned applause The weaker sex? 101 Junior Red and Black Staff. Never ski without skis. Happy Birthday to you . . . To the victors go the spoils. Abba-Dabba honeymoon. Jonny Hoops. 102 your friends can come too! When you go to work for the Telephone Company, you’ll find yourself in the midst of a pleasant, congenial group your own age. ING FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY OFFERS MANY ADVANTAGES ★ Good starting salary — regular raises ★ Responsibility in ,a position of real im¬ portance to your community ★ The pleasure of working with congenial people in pleasant surroundings ★ A secure job with a reliable company that’s known and respected everywhere There are lots of excellent opportunities for girls finishing High School. Come in and talk to us today. We’ll be glad to give you all the details. Talk with your Guidance Counselor, if your school has one, about when and where to apply. We’re looking forward to seeing you. Sure.... 104 Good Luck — Class of ' 561 WINCHESTER PARKER LANE WINN CO. SAVINGS Oil Burners — Fuel Oils BANK Service Wl 6-0108 Depository for School Savings in John Coolcley • Ken Cullen WINCHESTER COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF ROBERT JEWELRY KEENAN’S SERVICE DIAMONDS — WATCHES — SILVERWARE GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS STATION BUDGET TERMS TO SUIT YOU 393 MAIN ST. WOBURN MASS. ASK FOR “BOB 105 Compliments of GENERAL OIL CO. INCORPORATED MEDFORD Ko Ko Boodakian Sons ORIENTAL RUGS CARPETS LOOM CARPETS 14 Lockwan Street Winchester WI 6-2213 Compliments of your new and larger CONVERSE MARKET One floor food center plus Indoor Parking 106 filene’s congratulates every wonderful graduate of the Winchester Class of 56 STETSON WINDOW CORP. COMPLIMENTS Combination Aluminum Windows Porch Windows — Combination Aluminum Doors OF 109 Broadway, Cambridge University 5-5400 CAMP WYANOKE 107 C. H. SYMMES CO. (Seed Feed Specialists Since 1896) t COMPLIMENTS OF FARM - GARDEN - PET SUPPLIES PAINT THE Purchase with Confidence at ••WINCHESTER’S GARDENING HEADQUARTERS” WINCHESTER CO-OPERATIVE PROMPT DELIVERY BANK 747 Main Street, Winchester Tel. Wl 6-0900 or 0901 COMPLIMENTS OF JAMES VIOLANTE Winchester Modernizing Co. 40 Church Street BUILDERS and WINCHESTER CONTRACTORS 108 Chapin-Nichols, Inc. WINKLER HEATING EQUIPMENT FUEL OIL RANGE OIL 24 Hour Service 365 Days Per Year Specialists on Correctional Heating Problems Service on all Oil Burners and Heating Systems 42 HAVEN STREET READING RE 2-3290 McCORMACK ' S APOTHECARY FRED McCORMACK. ’36 Registered Pharmacist 109 Apparel for Men and Boys Winchester, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF Renton ' s Market 32 Church Street WINCHESTER COMPLIMENTS OF THE WINCHESTER NATIONAL BANK MacDONALD THE MOVER 106 Riverside Avenue Medford MY 8-6067 Wl 6-4176 no FELLS HARDWARE, INC HARDWARE PAINTS KITCHENWARE PLUMBING SUPPLIES 654 Main Street WINCHESTER WOBURN Compliments of WEBCO PLUMBING HEATING CO., INC. 168 SALEM ST. MEDFORD, MASS. Telephone Wl 6-0902 Wl 6-0903 MY 6-7800 RIVERVIEW BEAUTY SALON (over Filene ' s) 540 Main St. Wl 6-2211 Featuring Styled Cut and Individual Coiffures 112 presents the feminine feeling in fashions 33 Newbury Street, Boston CO 6-5757 Best Wishes to the BARBO ' S CLASS OF 1956 287 MAIN STREET NORTHERN FLOORS, INC. STONEHAM Telephone Stoneham 6-1200 Manufacturers 17 Church Street WINCHESTER of DEPENDABLE FURNITURE Wl 6-3317 113 COMPLIMENTS OF Bond Shoes QUALITY SHOES FOR THE AKESON FUEL ENTIRE FAMILY CO., INC. FLORSHEIM - STRIDE RITE - RED CROSS 446 MAIN STREET WOBURN STONEHAM Albany Contracting COMPLIMENTS OF Company J. J. FITZGERALD 480 Albany Street CONTRACTING COMPANY BOSTON 1 8 OAK STREET WINCHESTER Vincent J. Murphy loseph Goldman 114 BABY PICTURES J. O. WHITTEN CO., INC “A Name in Gelatin Since 1903” Winchester, Massachusetts Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1956 Winchester Sport Shop Inc. 41 Church Street WINCHESTER 1 . Charlie Allen 35. Arlys Harrington 2. Bob Lindsey 36. Dick Gibbons 3. Ozzie Osborne 37. Carol Teague 4. Betty Rowlingson 38. John Sullivan 5. Judy Krysto 39. Vee d ' Elseaux 6. Bob Becker 40. Jim Urmson 7. Cathy and Cynthia Ayer 41. Liz Hood 8. Janice Reardon 42. Dick Shaeflfer 9. Jean Randlett 43. Judy Cairncross 10. Margy McCreery, John Lynch, 44. Bob Smith Lydia Wyman 45. Becky Fish n. Sandra Nelson 46. Steve Marshall 12. Bert Kneeland 47. Judy Attardo 13. Judy Walker 48. Mark Apsey 14. Bud Kelly 49. Anne Cunningham 15. Janet Keene, Lois Erb 50. Ronnie Parker 16. Bob Hosmer 51. Barbie Eaton 17. Renny Johnston 52. Susan Pond 18. Bill Mock 53. Priscilla Ward 19. Frank Dattilo 54. Ellen Gl owacki 20. Beverly Cucolo 55. Nancy Holdam 21. Andrea Chapin 56. Paul Berman 22. Maura Donahue 57. Jane Godwin 23. Mary Lou Cox 58. Judy Wadleigh 24. Ann Monro 59. Barbara McLatchy 25. Christina Page 60. Herb Gardner 26. John Trump 61. Deanne Williams 27. Gretchen Dietz 62. Deanna Mele 28. Terry Stowe 63. Carol Ashendon 29. Judy Nason 64. Betty Kehoe 30. Joe Rotundi 65. Eunice Maietta 31. Natalie Bellows 66. Lerel Newall 32. Bob Page 67. Marilyn Rogers 33. Sheila Carleton 68. Sue Payne 34. Tom Halloran 115 SPONSORS Bonnell Motors, 666 Main Street, Winchester Mersey Paper Lining Company, Melrose The House of Fashion, Winchester Marie ' s Hat Shoppe and Accessories 166 Main St., Woburn, Mass. McIntyre Bus Lines, Inc., Stoneham Randall ' s, 11 Mt. Vernon Street, Winchester Tofuri Bros. Service Station 306 Montvale Ave., Woburn Aberjona Pharmacy Neno’s Market Arlex Electrical Service New England Carbide Tool Co., Inc. Billauer ' s Jewelry Store Puffer Insurance Builders ' Equipment and Supplies Co. Purtle ' s Pharmacy Cannon-Neelon Wallpaper Co. Rainbow Girls H. E. Chefalo Reardon ' s Texaco Station Christie McDonald ' s Bakery W. P. Roberts Commander Cleansers Mary Spaulding ' s Bookshop Eastern Felt Company Stabile Incorporated Embassy Hand Laundry Kathryn P. Sullivan Fairfield and Ellis Symmes Farm Fitzgerald Cleaners Terrace Beauty Salon Foley Florist Tilley’s Forester Florist John J. Walsh Hevey’s Drug Store Waterfield Opticians Horace Ford The White Spot Ingersoll Products Corporation Winchester Appliance Judy’s Hair Styles Winchester Barber Shop The Knit Shop Winchester Camera Shop the lemmens Winchester Door and Window Co. Loralane’s Winchester Drug Store Lord Coal Company Winchester Fabric Center Lynch ' s Market Winchester Provision McKinley Plumbinq and Heatinq McLaughlin’s Shoe Store Winchester Shoe Hospital Mottolo’s Variety Winchester Star John Mucera Winchester Theatre Murphy ' s Drug Store Winchester Trust Co. Murray and Gillet J. H. Winn, Inc. Neighborhood Store Woburn Times 116 This book printed by VELVATONE®, a special process of litho¬ graphic printing. Sole producers: Wm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. No other printing firm is authorized to use the Velvatone method. BENRIMO FRIENDS TOGETHER CAN MAKE A LITTLE WORLD, WARM WITH LOVE AND DELIGHT, • AND NOTHING MAKES SO CLOSE A BOND AS THE GIFT OF A STUDIO, 576 MAIN STREET Official Photographer Class of ' 56 Winchester High School