Worcester State University - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1958 volume:

Class of 1958 Worcester State Teachers College Eugene A. Sullivan, Ed. D. President 2 JOSEPH A. SHEA, Ph.D. Dean of Studies MARGUERITE C. McKELLIGETT, AM. Dean of Women WALTER P. BUSAM, Ph.D. Dean of Men 3 Faculty 1st row — Elizabeth R. Barlow, Ed.D.; Cornelius S. Donoghue, A.M.; Walter P. Busam, Ph.D.; Eugene A. Sullivan, Ed.D.; Marguerite C. McKelligett, A.M.; G. Flint Taylor, Ed.M.; Lena A. West, Ed.M. 2nd row — Kathryn R. O ' Donnell, A.M.; Helen Thompson, A.M.; Mary T. Cosgrove, Ed.M.; Dorothy A. Stafford, Ed.M.; Alice B. Sawyer, R.N.; Vera A. Dowden, Ed.M.; Edmund C. Osborne, Ed.D.; Ruth V. Somers, A.M.; Madelin A. Wilmarth, Ed.M.; Earl B. Shaw, Ph.D. 3rd row — Helen M. Smith, B.S.; John E. Sullivan, Ed.D.; Carlton E. Saunders, D.A.O.; Joseph W. Riordan, Ph.D.; Robert J. Patterson, Ed.M.; Francis L. Jones, Ph.D.; Rita M. L. Morris, Ed.M.; Paul J. McCarron, Ed. M. 4th row — Robert E. Todd, A.M.; Vincent R. De Benedictis, A.M.; William L. Sullivan, Ph.D.; Achille A. Joyal, A.M.; S. Willis Rudy, Ph.D.; Paul A. Holle, Ph.D.; Robert W. Goss, Ed.M.; Francis G. Walett, Ph.D.; John F. Eager, Ed.M. Elizabeth V. Foster, Ed.D.; Joseph A. Shea, Ph.D.; Grace A. Kendrick, Ed.M.; Guy H. Winslow, Ph.D.; John P. Mockler, A.M.; and Helen G. Shaughnessy, Ed.M. were not present when the picture was taken. 4 Miss Agnes E. Scribner Upon returning to the College in the Fall, we were disappointed to hear of the retirement of a familiar figure in our halls, Miss Agnes E. Scribner. The essence of her influence, however, will remain with us through the years. Never one to underestimate abilities, she set a pattern of high standards of achievement and yet was consistently attuned to the needs of her students. The enthusiasm with which she taught helped to transmit to us her own belief in the need for an orderly mind and a thoroughness of application. She did this with modesty and a rich sense of humor. Emulation of Miss Scribner ' s methods of instruction will assure us of success in our chosen field. 5 Dr. Guy H. Winslow Possessed with a quiet efficiency, Dr. Guy H. Winslow, an avid reader and a seeker after truth, has always obtained the most out of the soil, the most out of a school day, fhe most out of his artistic ability, and the most out of life. The many-faceted personality of this man is displayed by his astute-minded leadership of the Student Advisory Council, his dependable cooperation as voluntary coffee-maker at all faculty social affairs, and his plenteous garden produce. Students who have had the privilege of continuous learning under Dr. Winslow have come to regard his quiet humor and demand for high standards with deep respect. They readily recognize that he truly packs much systematic effort into the course of one day. 6 DEDICATION You guided us with patience and loyalty. You shared both our cares and our joys. You raised our ambitions and our values. You aided us spiritually. You taught us diplomacy by your own example. You drew us forth as individuals. You lifted us to fulfillment and eased the way with understanding. With humble gratitude, therefore, we dedicate to you, Dr. Walter P. Busam, this Oakleaf of 1958. 7 Class President ' s Dedication We, the class of 1958, have a New Look, a look that faces the future. Behind us is our past, Our Old Look; and now we stand upon the threshold of this year, with our lives before us, ready to step into a new life, a new age, and into the dawn of Our New Look. With this in mind, let us bravely meet the challenge of our difficult future and whatever demanding problems confront us in our noble profession. May God be always with us, and with our college and its faculty; and may our college continue to give to each future class the same inspired training which has been ours. To the continued prestige of our college, to the fulfillment of the goals so carefully nurtured in us, and to the enlightened future of America ' s children, we, the class of 1958, humbly dedicate ourselves. Paul E. Sullivan President, Class of 1958 8 The Ivy Address Today, in the midst of our graduation festivities, we pause a moment to meditate upon our achievements, to express our thanks to those who have so willingly guided us and prepared us so well for the future, and particularly, to plant this ivy which, we hope, will remain a living symbol of us and our desire for a growing successful future. The planting of the ivy to us represents the beginning of a new period in our lives — a period preceded by four memorable years of merriment and sadness, of bits of success and moments of failure. Now is the time for us to take our place in this everchanging and challenging world as the successful teachers of the many citizens to come. Although we are leaving our college, we shall never forget the four nurturing years which have prepared us for a definite profession of service in life. It is our fervent hope and prayer that this ivy we are planting today will attain great heights and that we, the Class of 1958, will always strive to parallel its growth. Carol A. Roseen 9 CLASS HISTORY Memories are made of this . . The fairest things have fleetest end, and so it is that our college years have swiftly been accomplished. Knowing that these precious days will last as long as they are remembered, we now carefully recall the facts of our class history, a history of memories. Our initial introduction to college life came on the thirteenth of September, 1954, at which time we numbered one hundred and eighty-two students. Who can forget those first few hectic days when our problems were concerned with adjusting to schedules, searching for assigned seats in assembly, and fumbling through the hand- book in an effort to find the words of the college hymn? Our official entrance into social affairs occurred on the evening of the Freshman Welcome Dance. It was by means of this event that we passed from the status of individuals to a unified class group, the election of officers which soon followed attesting to this. Under the leadership of William Owens, president, Carol Roseen, vice-president, Marie Fitzgibbons, secretary, and Thomas McGrain, treasurer, Sleighbell Serenade, our first prom, was presented on January fourteenth in our gymnasium. The days sped along, as they usually do, and February, Miss Scribner, and Mr. Patterson brought in the shrouded frogs. It was a time of to each his own. Each, elbow deep in scientific buckets, searched for his own amphibian specimen, his namesake. This, too, was the month in which we chose our very capable faculty adviser, Dr. Walter A. Busam, and also elected Paul Sullivan as our class president, an office which he was to hold for the duration of our college life. With Spring came the Scholarship Tea, the picnic in Leicester, and Class Day exercises, all of which has a significant impact on our memories. Glancing backwards now on that first Class Day, we can recall how far then the distant future seemed, especially when we thought of our own class and its planting of the ivy; and yet, just as that particular plant has taken root and flourished, so too, our class even then, was on its way toward its attainment, for we had achieved a Sophomore status. Remember the feeling of really belonging which was ours when we returned the following September? How can one aptly define that conscious prestige which only a Sophomore can appreciate as he considers his Freshmen brethren? Our first social event of the year, a welcome dance for the incoming class, took place in our gymnasium on September thirtieth. Following closely came all College Week during which assembly skits presented by the undergraduates were anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed. Who will not recall the mornings when we rose at dawn to secure an advantageous position in line outside Dr. Winslow ' s room for the tete-a-tetes on book reports? These also were the days which saw the transformation on many a rock n roller into a devotee of Beethoven, due to Miss Kendrick ' s introduction of his Fifth Symphony. Remember these words — Stop! Turn to page three. You have thirty minutes. ? 10 This was the Sophomore Testing Program. It tested not only our knowledge, but our endurance. January brought with it the lancer versus building controversy, and we felt we were taking a giant step forward in ordering our class rings. The Sophomore prom, the final exams, and the class picnic drew the year quickly to a close. There was, however, one consolation — we were now upperclassmen. It was our Junior year; how could it be otherwise? The words flannel board were in the air. Unsuspecting lumber men and those who sold flannel soon were enlightened when we explained the reason for our purchases. In spite of frowned foreheads and hammered thumbs, nearly everyone was extremely proud of his workmanship, that is to say, in most cases, of his father ' s workmanship. Pitch pipes, units, painted clothespins, registers, and the beloved Burton were our tools of learning that year; each of these brings its own memories. While the elementa- ries were cramming their heads with professional terms such as motivation and individual differences, the secondaries, with their new scientific learning, were knowingly discussing the aspects of climatology and physiography. Although we may have been divided in our studies, we were strongly united on the most important evening of the year, November sixteenth, the date of the Junior prom, the theme of which was Queen For a Knight. The most dazzling day in our lives was January twenty-fifth. Class rings had arrived! The wearing of them bolstered our - morale, for they symbolized part of our achievement and brought us one step nearer graduation. Practice teaching loomed ahead for many of us, and Dr. Foster gave unstint- ingly of her time in order to place us in favorable situations. Do you recall that first frightening morning when we stood before the principal of our assigned school and introduced ourselves? For the elementaries, high heels, ties, pressed suits, lesson plans, frazzled nerves, and supervisors were part of the accepted order. For the secondaries it was a time of additional study. With the National Teacher Examination successfully passed, measurements for cap and gown taken, and Cook ' s Canyon toured from one rugged end to the other, the academic year was crowding to a close. The long awaited hope of an additional building became a reality with the breaking of ground for its construction. The old order was yielding place to new. We were disappointed somewhat in the knowledge that we would not see its comple- tion or make use of its facilities; we felt, nevertheless, that the close student body ties which were a natural result of association under one roof were ours and could never be completely recaptured by succeeding classes. Each day a shadow onward cast Which made us wish it yet might last— That time long past. It was Senior year! The first outward sign of our newly-gained status was evidenced in the seating arrangement in assembly. By tradition, the coveted balcony was ours. On October eleventh the dignified Pomp and Circumstance played for us on the occasion of our Senior Tea and the donning of our caps and gowns for the first time. The secondaries had taken their leave to do practice teaching; the elementaries remained to go in search of leaves of another nature. Remember the parking problem that attracted college and city attention, and the time the girls smoker became co-ed? These other memories, too, persist . . . Hymn 1 09 . . . Senior table in the cat . . . spaghetti and meatballs . . . move your car ... professional fitness . . . form follows function . . . four flights to the library . . . Arabella Tucker . . . the wide green earth . . . Christmas in the rotunda. Our lives now took on a quickening pace and we were engulfed in class write-ups, smiles for the photographer, rewrites, retakes, interviews and contracts, all of which brought us to mid-term and the renewed feeling of togetherness in our class. March meant to us a long conference weekend in New York. Group singing, Times Square, the Automat, tired feet, Broadway plays, Macy ' s, school visits, panel discussions with other college delegates — these are the impressions that linger of that occasion. In our honor the Sophomores planned a prom, the theme of which was I ' ll Remember April. For us as Seniors it had a special significance and seemed to be closely succeeded by our own dinner dance at the fashionable Blue Hills Country Club. Too soon the three most meaningful occasions of our college life were before us, Class Day, Baccalaureate, and Graduation. To enjoy, yet to be sad, to desire days gone by, yet cherish the here-and-now were reactions each student felt but could not adequately express. These enumerated events have made our history, the story of the Class of 58, a story that is unfinished, for its satisfactory fulfillment lies in the challenging future and in the hands of God. Ann Garrity Dominick McGrail Lois Wennersfrand 12 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1958 We, the Class of 1958, being absolutely sound of mind, memory, and manners, and in possession of all other faculties required by law, do hereby organize this, our final compilation of legal data. Ready as we stand to face a new life, we leave this last will and testament as a permanent record of our extremely illustrious and in- dustrious class. We do hereby bequeath to faculty and underclassmen the following of our most cherished possessions: To President Eugene A. Sullivan we leave our sincere appreciation for his able assistance in guiding us toward acquiring our academic and social goals. To Dr. Walter P. Busam we leave our heartfelt thanks for the many hours spent in our behalf. To Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell we leave our grateful thoughts of her diligent aid in making our yearbook possible. To Mr. Achille A. Joyal and to Dr. Joseph A. Shea we will a variety of interesting cases of ambiverts, extroverts, and introverts for future reference. Jim Murphy leaves his faculty parking space for his bus to any Junior desiring to attend a 9: 1 5 class. Jack Carey leaves his course in driving to most of the faculty. Rosemary Carroll, Carol Bibber, Betty Belanger, and Kay Bergstrom leave with the hope that the new building will have a bigger and better lounge. John Bullard wills his shot-gun and snowshoes to any sturdy patron of the Barre woods. Anne Dunphy and Connie Doherty leave their characteristic ability to blush under any circumstances. Theresa Dowgielewicz leaves her prayers for all those who might need them. Harry Beane leaves with a trail blazed from Blackstone. Noreen Arnberg leaves the keys to her trusty Henry J. Marie Meloche, Joan Guibord, Patricia Nelson, and Dorothy Lambert leave a new deck of cards for use only in the cafeteria. Lenore Lopriore, her original recipe for spaghetti and meatballs to Mrs. Whitney. Ben DeVries, a gold-tipped swagger stick for all aspiring Marines. 13 Alma DerKazarian and ' Judy Kane, their Paris fashions. Marie Fitzgibbons, dancing lessons for the 1970 version of the Charleston. Jack Dowling, Frank Schlosser, and Bill Belanger leave with the open sesame to Kappa Delta Pi. Larry Faron bequeathes his beguiling way with women. Jean Chauvin leaves her library of geography texts to posterity. Tony Cimino leaves his addiction to jazz. Joe Sarli leaves his custom-tailored gym shorts. Kay Desy leaves FHarvard — or does she? Jean Schreiter leaves everyone speechless with the tales of those sensational weekends. Sylvia Cornacchia leaves that certain chair in the library. Carole Flynn leaves without disclosing her secret of success in college. Ronnie Aromando wills one pair of worn Rayco seat covers. Bob FJennigan leaves his spare time, from 12:00 to 12:15, to any veteran with twins. Carol Bagdonovich, Elaine Davis, and Arlene Horvath pass on their abilities in domestic science. Carol Roseen and Loretta Beringer leave for the altar. Pete Trainor, his worn elbow which, he claims, comes from writing. Bill Owens leaves to a prankish Junior the ability to do faculty imitations while studying for exams. Sheila Morrissey leaves her understanding personality. Pat McCourt leaves a box of No-Dose. Francis Crimmins wills his variety of Ivy-League neckties to the Freshmen. Pat Greenhalgh and Dick Roy leave together. Mary Breen leaves with her sigh of relief. Jeane Allen, her athletic ability. Dick Terry bequeathes his slide rule to any Junior about to enter the calculus class. Mickey Moran transfers twenty pounds to Ken Wheeler. Rose D Elia and Nancy Forsberg leave with the wish that an elevator be installed to the third floor. Franny MacGrory, his leather elbow patches. Tom McGrain leaves his extra-curricular activities. 14 Jim Halliday leaves his quiet manner to an obstreperous Junior. Jean Collaro and Helen Espanet relinquish their knitting needles to any patient underclassmen. John Allega surrenders his sun glasses and Bermuda shorts. Joan Cuddy and Maureen Cusson leave Arthur Murray for Florida. Phil 1 ’ Anastas leaves Worcester for good. Charlotte Spinney, Maureen Fitzpatrick, and Dorothy Scahill leave with a hope for new dormatories to lessen the burden of all commuters. Astrid Tollefsen conveys her sureness of speech to demure underclassmen. Roland, Mendes, Remillard forsakes his continental air. Elaine Kirby leaves for Alaska. Dorothy Kane leaves as the last member of the Kane family. Phil Reis bequeathes his collection of Happ ' s sports coats. Maureen Hayes, Marilyn Goddard, and Peggy Handfield leave us the impression that silence is golden. Eleanor Sullivan grants her extra jobs to willing workers. Warren Hayden, his big black sedan. Dorothy Sullivan, a portion of her well-developed brain to Mr. Eager for preservation and study. Nick Pacella and Ron Herrick, three hot tips to any sporting Sophomore. Pat Moynihan leaves a memory of a stalled Ford on Vernon St. Carolyn Kemp transfers her doubting Thomas attitude to all naive students. Helen Such bestows her chignon to aspiring Grace Kelleys. Peggy Ransom transmits her ability to avoid exams. Dick Pleshaw yields two hockey sticks to Mr. Mockler. Mary Garvey surrenders fond memories of Natick High School to all apprentice groups. Tom Fitzgerald wills his charm with the Freshmen girls to the Sophomore boys. Bob Fougere wills his talents in the Thespian art. Jane Vecchione leaves her jeep. Lois Wennerstrand transfers her grades to any needy Junior. Dick Tyburski, his housekeeping ability. Alice Guzik leaves Miss Smith with a vacancy. 15 Joan Thornton and Mary Lee, their worried attitudes. Barbara Oswell, her memories of Mexico. Grace Trainor, tales of Disneyland. Barbara Saunders and Barbara Seale leave their fond memories of the good times had in the lounge. Maryan Poskus and Nancy Pearsall forego their friendly arguments. Ann Garrity wills her choice collection of earrings. Jean Frost, her inquisitive mind. Bob ' O ' Brien, his furthermores, on the other hands, and but definitelys. Janet Judge and Joyce Jones leave name tags for those who confuse their identity. Jack Murray wills his second-class engineer ' s license to Lord North. Mary LeBlanc bequeathes a treasured family recipe for Italian club sandwiches. Dee McGrail bequeaths his ability to interpret new sounds in jazz. Betty Ohman leaves her pleasing personality. Ed McGinn bestows his stories of Army life to lounge lizards. Faith Douglas leaves the veterans at Commerce Ffigh. Carol LaFontaine, her coon coat. Donald Kaminski and Joe FHamelin leave their benevolent despotism in the classroom. Mary Laverdiere and Arlene Mazurkiewicz leave their love of a good time. Aidan McSherry leaves his outstanding sense of humor to any faculty member in need of it. Fran McDevitt leaves his sneakers to be filled by Freddie Randall. Paul Sullivan and Eugenia Pepi grant their outstanding qualities of leadership to Brian Sullivan and Malcolm Kilborn. In conclusion, we, the class of 1958, with the best interest of underclassmen in mind, do hereby pass on to them our college’s traditions and high standards which we have tried persistently to uphold. Nancy Forsberg Aidan McSherry Donald Moran 16 FUTURAMA Outer Space Station to Earth . . . Come in, Earth . . . Station GB calling Worcester, Massachusetts. . . . Earth to GB . . . Come in . . . Station WRED is ready to receive reports from the spacemen. . . . ' Ladies and gentlemen of our listening audience, this is Dominick McGrail, the commentator on Planet to Earth, ' bringing to you, this fifth day of September, 1970, the first true-life report on the happenings in outer space. It was twelve years ago today that volunteer members of the Class of 58 ' from W.S.T.C. decided to establish life on the first stopping station in space. Tonight we shall hear from Mickey ' Moran, the keeper and guardian of the landing platform on the station, the Green Beetle. ' Bob ' O ' Brien, the technician, has just given me the signal. In sixty seconds we shall hear from the spaceship ... 25 seconds ... 10 seconds ... 5 seconds . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . I ... Come in, Beetle. . . . Hello, Mr. McGrail, this is your old classmate speaking. As you have said, we left our native land on a cold morning twelve years ago at 0-600. Ninety seconds later, we reached our destination quite pale and fatigued despite the efforts of our competent stewardesses, Jean Chauvin, Judith Kane, and Alice Guzik. As we climbed out of the ship into the vast wilderness, many of us wondered what the future would bring. Our first project was to further organize our group. Our president was, of course, Paul E. Sullivan, who, we think, should be recorded in history as the first president of outer space. Wanting to be recognized as people rather than as spacemen, we called our- selves the Green Beetles, which title seemed appropriate because, for the first few weeks, everything, including our own skin, appeared green. This condition, we later found out through the efforts of the scientist, Richard Terry, was due to the gravita- tional pull on the nervous system. To remedy this situation, Noreen Arnberg, head of our medical center, invented the quick-working non-analgesic vitamin, ' null-G, 1 guaran- teed to restore man ' s natural pallor. Along with this vitamin, an excellent carbon-dioxide reduction system, a green- house, has been established by our expert botanists, Helen Espanet and Dorothy Sea hill. Some of the other emporiums located along our main thoroughfare are: the Fairbrook Meat Market of ' Nick ' Pacella and Phil ' Anastas; the Specialty Shop of 17 Jane Vecchione, Lois Wennerstrand, and Mary Laverdiere; the Spectacular Appliance Center of John Allega; the Happy Time Coffee Shop of Jean Schreifer; and the Sky-Light Dance Land of Pat ' Greenhalgh and Dick ' Roy. Of course, none of these establishments would have been possible without the able assistance of Ed ' McGinn, president of the famous Space Construction Company. His motto is Come to us; our wood upholds through cloud dust, jet propelled motion, and vibrations, and is guaranteed to be the lightest, yet strongest substance in space. ' In our first memorable year of 1959, the company ' s best project was the construction of our new modern elementary school, which is now headed by William Owens. His faculty includes Marilyn Goddard, Mary Breen, Jean Collaro, Jean Frost, Patricia McCourt, Patricia Moynihan, and Patricia Nelson. One of the new facilities included in the school was the electrified green board proposed by our research team, Mary Garvey and Elaine Davis. These boards when exposed to an ultra-violet ray erase themselves. Several years later, Carole Flynn, Superintendent of the Space School System, set up a secondary school with Cornelius Doherty as principal. His staff includes Harold Beane, Anthony Cimino, Warren Hayden, Francis MacGrory, Phillip Reis, and Kath- leen Desy. The language department in this system offered courses in the Marsian and Jupitan languages, as well as in French and Latin. Our specialists in this field were Richard Tyburski, Barbara Saunders, and Roland Remillard. ' Ronnie ' Aromando and Theresa Dowgielewicz combined their musical talents with the teaching profession. Theresa was appointed the director of music in our schools, and ' Ronnie ' was assigned as conductor of the senior-high band and the Inter-Planetary Orchestra. Bob ' Fougere and Jeane Allen organized their own physical education program. Last night, Bob ' s ' team, made up of the sons of the class of ' 58, won the championship game in cloud bouncing. Jeane ' s team, consisting of Peggy ' Ransom, Charlotte Spinney, Nancy Forsberg, Barbara Seale, and Dotty ' Lambert, scored the highest number. . . . We interrupt this program to bring you an important news flash! William Belanger and John Dowling, scientists from the Naval Research Laboratory, have just sent up another rocket to the moon. This time, however, Francis Crimmins, a laboratory technician, is a passenger on the flight. Please stay tuned to this station, for Anne Marie Fizgibbons will bring you more information on the eleven o ' clock news. Now let ' s return to Mr. Moran with his interesting news. ' John Bullard and Faith Douglas have founded the first Geophysical Space Foundation and are busy with their co-workers, Pete ' Trainor, Marie Meloche, and Janet Judge, in determining the exact nature of the ionosphere. James Halliday, editor-in-chief of the Duster, ' our local paper, appointed the following people to his staff: ' Joe ' Sarli, sports editor; Maureen Hayes, fashion editor; Carol LaFontaine, literary critic; Joe Hamelin, chief photographer; and Aidan McSherry, managing editor. Others on his staff include .loan Thornton, Lenore Lopriore, Arlene Mazurkiewicz, Tom’ Fitzgerald, and Rose D ' Elia. 18 Don ' Kaminski ' s main duty as captain of the Space Patrol is to supervise and control all our social functions which are sponsored by Tom ' McGrain and Mary Lee. One of the more active groups in our society is the Inter-Planetary Ping-Pong League under the leadership of ' Frank ' Schlosser and ' Jack ' Murray, who, believe it or not, are still fighting for the position of ' Mr. Ping Pong.’ Last but not least along the domestic line, we have an unusual composite dis- covery through the efforts of Loretta Beringer, Betty ' Belanger, Arlene Horvath, and Carol Bibber — a liquid vaporizer which places a negative valence on the dust molecules in the air, and a dust cloth which leaves a negative valence on the furniture. And as we all k now, like valences repel; therefore, the chore of dusting is no longer necessary. In closing, I would like to make one plea to our classmates on Earth. Don ' t forget us; remember that we are very anxious to hear news from you. Goodnight Mr. McGrail. I hope you and your listeners have enjoyed this broadcast. Thank you, Mr. Moran. Well, ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the program for this evening. I hope you will join me in next week ' s broadcast which will feature our guest speaker and Good Will Ambassador to France, Miss Eugenia Pepi. See you then. Goodnight. Several years later in compliance with the request Mickey ' Moran made on the broadcast, ' Jim ' Murphy, on a cold, clear night in 1975, tries to connect his self-made radio set with the station on the Green Beetle. The weather conditions being perfect, ' Jim ' finally hears the voice of ' Larry ' Faron, a radio electrician on the space station. Larry ' is quite startled when he hears the voice of his S.T.C. pal, and insists that ' Jim ' immediately tell all the news before they lose the connection. So ' Jim ' starts his story. Well, Larry, ' ' Bob ' Hennigan is the proud father of eight children, three more sets of twins. Carol Roseen is married and the principal of P.S. 53 in the New York City Public School System. Alma DerKazarian is the wealthy owner of Mademoiselle ' s Dress Shop, a 5th Avenue establishment. Joan Cuddy and Nancy Pearsall are among the five leading fashion models. Betty ' Ohman and Helen Such have combined their literary talents and have two plays on Broadway. ' Ronnie ' Herrick has just finished his tenth straight week as featured vocalist at Birdland in the heart of Times Square. Fran ' McDevitt has accepted the position as head coach at C.C.N.Y. Grace Trainor has just returned from her yearly trip to Europe. At this point, Larry ' broke into the conversation and asked what happened to those people that stayed in Worcester. Well, ' Larry, ' Maryan Poskus is in charge of the newly-developed research center for science work in the primary grades; and Joyce Jones, after studying abroad, has recently written a book entitled The World Is One Happy Family. ' Dotty ' Sullivan is the assistant principal at Clark Street School; Dotty ' Kane is in charge of the guidance department for the city; and Kay ' Bergstrom is now a supervisor of elementary education. 19 Larry, ' guess who has gone back to W.S.T.C. to take over as Director of Laboratory Experiences. Astrid Tollefsen. Remember how Dr. Foster used The Guid- ance of Learning Activities by Burton? Well, Astrid is using a book written by Ann Garrity. Carol Bagdonovich and Anne Dunphy have left teaching and have started a school of their own, four children each. Two more of our classmates have established their own school. Sylvia Cornacchia and Eleanor Sullivan are supervising a nursery school. Maureen Cusson and Jean Guibord have made use of their athletic abilities in the teaching profession. At present they are giving swimming instructions at the ' Y, and among their star pupils are Mary LeBlanc and Sheila Morrissey. Jack ' Carey has left teaching to become the Director of Education for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. Rosemary Carroll has been studying at Harvard for her doctorate. Peggy ' Handfield is currently heading the list of prospective principals. Maureen Fitzpatrick and Carolyn Kemp are still interested in the fine arts, and are active members in the Worcester Art Museum. So you see, Larry, ' Worcester was a Utopia for many. Dick Pleshaw is coaching the Boston Bruins and is doing a very fine job. He has led them to three consecutive titles. Barbara Oswell so enjoyed her summer work in Mexico that she has settled there permanently. Elaine Kirby, who is still in Alaska, has developed a way to shut off the Northern Lights. Ben ' DeVries recently received the Congressional Medal of Honor for valiant service in the Marine Corps. You see, ' Larry, ' the class of ' 58 ' are doing their part in the demanding world. Each one, those of us on earth and those of you in space, in his own small way, has con- tributed his share in making this a better world. Say hello to the rest of the class for me. As for us, well, maybe you and I can run a telephone service between the Beetle and Earth someday. In closing, let me leave with you the following quote by Henry Harland: Youth faces forward, impatient of the present, panting to anticipate the future. But we who have crossed a certain sad meridian, we turn our gaze backward and tell the relentless gods what we would sacrifice to recover a little of the past, maybe one of those shining days when to us also it was given to sojourn among the halls of. . . Well, fortunately for us, it was the halls of W.S.T.C. Mary Laverdiere Richard Roy 20 (2 ciSS Ujt- h4o«.Jj H+3 c- by lhe ' -‘=o -tXuJgic e.vtn 3 Sauj 4-0 jon, 4 0 T« 7 = J6_ « IH liifc $p ih tree i$ inttined CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Paul Sullivan Carol Roseen T reasurer Secretary William Belanger Dorothy Sul ivan Social Co-Chairmen John Carey Mary Lee John Bullard Class M arshals Carol Bagdonovich 23 John Ernest Allega 258 N. Main Street North Uxbridge Elementary Johnny . . . neat . . . artistic ... his class- room comments are morale boosters . . . serious at times ... a flair for clothes — that red blazer! . . . generous and considerate ... a good stu- dent and an even better teacher. Cercle Frangais I, 2; S.N.E.A. 4; Geography Club 2; Oak- leaf Art Staff. Jeane Ann Allen 7 Maxwell Street Worcester Elementary A superabundance of loyalty marks our Jeanie . . . an effervescent personality wells up from her vibrant nature . . . How about those impersona- tons? . . . that red hair is a beacon for her host of friends. Newman Club I, 2, 4; A.C.E. I; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3, Secretary 2, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Geography 2; Oak- leaf Sports Staff Co-Chairman 2; Literary Club 4. Louis Philip Anastas I 8 Park Street Hudson Elementary Phil . . . settled and satisfied . . . Cynthia . . . those teeth are a dentist ' s dream . . . soft- spoken persuasiveness ... a realist . . . rugged individuality . . . leadership qualities ... so easy to confide in. M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2; Delegate to New York Conference 3; Oakleaf Sports Staff. 24 Noreen Nathalie Arnberg 10 Haviland Street Worcester Secondary Wise and considerate . . . mature point of view . . . unassuming . . . builder of two careers . . . able to quote accurately many passages from the Bible . . . willing assistant in time of need . . . excellent student . . . wit plus intelligence. S.N.E.A. 4; Science Club 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; W.A.A. I. 2, 3. 4; Oakleaf Proof Reading Staff. Ronald Arthur Aromando 6 Adams Street Worcester Elementary Tall, dark, and dashing . . . maestro of the key- board . . . neat appearance . . . tweedy clothes Long live the National Guard! . . . persistent questioner . . . ingenious ideas. Glee Club I, 2; Newman Club I, 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Class Song Staff. Carol Anderson Bagdonovich 14 Rena Street Worcester Elementary Oh, those parking lot problems! . . . the posses- sor of an enormous capacity for work . . . Carol inspires confidence . . . her genuine concern and her quiet serenity fuse to form an intelligent maturity. Newman Club I, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2. 3, 4; Public Relations 4; Class Marshal I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. 25 Harold James Beane 9 Oak Place Blackstone Secondary One of our commuting students — from Blackstone . . . hunter and angler deluxe . . . friendly . . . always sincere and forthright ... a great teaser ... a son of Herodotus ... a charter member of the Coffee Club. ' Geography Club 2; M.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. Elizabeth Ann Belanger 169 Millbrook Street Worcester Elementary An amenable nature . . . appreciates humor . . . likes clothes and wears them well . . . swirling skirts . . . studies with an admirable application . . . infectious mirth . . . attractive. International Relations Club I; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 3, 4: S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. William Alfred Belanger 29 Tirrell Street Worcester Secondary The ' Daddy ' ' of the Senior Class . . . always willing to be of assistance . . . practical attitude toward life . . . opinion respected by all . . . Navy veteran . . . treasurer of our class ... a valuable asset to the teaching profession. Class Treasurer 4; Science Club, Vice-President 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4: Student Public Relations Club 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. 26 Katherine Ann Bergstrom ' 12 Monterey Road Worcester Elementary Kay . . . warmth of personality attracts a mul- titude of friends . . . discriminating taste of values . . . zealous worker on many school projects . . . especially favored with a natural artistic ability, attested by many class displays . . . designer of our class ring . . . loves Bambi. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4: Newman Club I, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Co- Editor of Oakleaf. Loretta Marie Beringer 33 Bristol Street Worcester Elementary Always full of life . . . never without a story to tell . . . loves dogs . . . cooperative, artistic, and dependable . . . that sparkle on her left hand ac- counts for her favorite expression — That ' s the way they do it at Tech! Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 3, 4; Geography Club 2; S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Co-Chairman Oakleaf Art Staff. Carol Anne Bibber 19 Acushnet Avenue Worcester Elementary Queen of the Freshman Prom . . . fun loving and fancy free . . . can always be seen with a radiant smile . . . bubbles with enthusiasm . . . loves to drive— a different car every month . . . does well scholastically. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 3, 4; Geography Club 2; S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. 27 Mary Alma Breen 43 Woodland Street Worcester Elementary A relaxed attitude . . . drollery that is accurate and exhilarating . . . her pet peeve is spelling . . . Mary is the first of three of fhe Breen family now at S.TC. ... a capable teacher candidate. Newman Club I, 2; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. John Emerson Bullard 37 Peach Street South Barre Secondary Genial . . . sturdy, strong, and smiling . . . warm personality . . . quiet mannerisms . . . daily commuter from Barre . . . reliable and sincere . . . a cheerful greeting for all . . . versatile in athletics. International Relations Club I, 2; Geography Club 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Choir I, 2; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. I, Representative 2, 3, 4; Class Marshal I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Class Song Staff John Joseph Carey, Jr. 20 Edward Street Worcester Elementary ' The old philosopher of the Senior Class . . . natural ... a friend to all who know him — and everyone knows him . . . invested with the ability to organize ... an untiring worker. M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Social Chairman 3. 4; Student Public Relations, Vice President 4; Delegate to the Swamp- scott Conference 3; Oakleaf Business Staff. 28 Rosemary Anne Carroll 5 Hitchcock Road Worcester Elementary A valuable social addition . . . .competent stu- dent . . . her sense of humor is invigorating . . . a perfect kindergarten teacher ... an all-around favorite, Rosie fits harmoniously with all groups. A.C.E. I, 2, 4; Newman Club 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Oakleaf Art Staff; Cheerleader I. ' Mary Jean Chauvin 34 Second Island Road Webster Secondary Oh, honestly! . . . one of the liveliest girls in the senior class . . . conscientious and reliable . . . a tireless worker . . . good natured and friendly . . . adept literary student . . . skillfully states in words exactly what she means. A.C.E. I; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club, Secretary 2, Program Chairman 3, P. esi- dent 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Co-Chairman of Oakleaf Literary Staff. Anthony John Cimino 9 Alden Street Milford Secondary Milford commuter . . . natty dresser . . . jazz fanatic . . . bashful ... a Ted Williams fan . . . Ahem . . . strong, silent type . . . It ' s fantabulous . . . Tony. M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2; Baseball 3, 4; Inter- national Relations Club I; Oakleaf Class Song Staff. 29 Jean Collaro 33 Edward Street Worcester Elementary A quiet beauty with an appealing smile ... a sensitive nature . . . retiring, unaffected, and frank . . . an uncommon pertinacity . . . handy with knitting needles. A.C.E. Board Member I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; Acorn Staff 2; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Sylvia Teresa Cornacchia Wheelwright Road South Barre Elementary Silent understanding . . . thoughtful tact . . . common sense and intelligence . . . Courage is not a sometimes thing. ... a heart that ' s sincere and true ... a great deal of energy in a small person . . . humility and industry. Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club I; Newman Club 2, 3; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Co-Chairman of the Oakleaf Literary Staff. Francis Joseph Crimmins 29 Eunice Avenue Worcester Secondary Unpredictable . . . nonchalant manner . . . spicy humor . . . memorable antics . . . happy-go-lucky . . . quite a joker . . . smart dresser . . . sociable . . . center of classroom flare-ups . . . Crim. M.A.A. I, Board Member 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3; Science Club 3, Treasurer 4; Acorn 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. 30 Joan Mary Cuddy 84 Forest Street Worcester Elementary A ready smile and resonant laughter . . . familiar Hello, Kids followed by Guess what? . . . frequent unplanned trips . . . Cape, Boston, New York City . . . lovely hair . . . seen at most social functions. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2; S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 2, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Maureen Ann Cusson 573 Millbury Street Worcester Elementary Lively sense of humor and comic antics . . . full of vigor and zest ... an illimitable supply of ideas, especially in flannel board making . . . scholastic acumen . . . versatile. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Acorn Staff 2, 3; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Elaine Kathleen Davis Lower Gore Road Webster Secondary Scholastically inclined . . . math-science major . . . will not be easily swayed . . . generous nature . . . earnest and energetic . . . capacity for worth- while thinking . . . serious, sterling character. Student Christian Association I ; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Geogra- phy Club 2; Science Club 3, Secretary 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Co-Editor of Oakleaf. 31 Rose Lucille D ' Elia 120 East Central Street Worcester Elementary Intelligent and imaginative . . . dependable and conscientious . . . never without an assignment prepared ... an ingratiating personality . . . usually seen in the cafeteria . . . boundless generosity. International Relations Club I ; Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 2. 3; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2; W.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, Recorder-Historian; S.N.E.A. 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Alma DerKazarian 23 Kingsbury Street Worcester Secondary Engaging personality . . . winsome smile . . . style setter . . . one of the blase Bohemians . . . fol- lower of the fine arts . . . liked by everyone who knows her. Newman Club I, 2; Literary Club I, 2, 3, Vice-President 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2; Glee Club I; Prom Com- mittee 1,2, 3; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Kathleen Marie Desy 121 Illinois Street Worcester Secondary Loquacious and fun-loving ... a source of witty remarks ... an avid composer of poetry . . . idolizes F. Scott Fitzgerald . . . carefree demeanor . . . Kay. Newman Club, I, 2; Glee Club 2; International Relations Club I, 2; Literary Club Secretary 3, President 4; Acorn 3, Secretary 4; Student Public Relations Club 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Buildings and Grounds Committee I ; Oakleaf Literary Staff. 32 Oxford Benjamin Harlan DeVries Rocky Hill Road Secondary The quiet type . . . reveals a trenchant sense of humor to those who know him well ... a future leatherneck . . . hails from Oxford . . . serious- minded student . . . willing to be of service . . . Ben. International Relations Club I, 2; Glee Club I, 2; Geogra- phy Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Pr.oof Reading Staff. Cornelius Vincent Doherty 63 Main Street Worcester Secondary Smiling eyes . . . infectious good nature . . . a spark plug in sports . . . fun-loving ... a de- pendable source of historical facts . . . unassuming . . . perpetual blush . . . amiable . . . Connie. International Relations Club I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Faith Ann Douglas 46 Westminster Street Worcester Secondary A subdued guise hides a fun-loving personality . . . loves progressive jazz . . . invaluable friend . . . phenomenal lunches in the cafeteria ... re- liable and efficient. Newman Club I, 2. 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. 33 Theresa Marie Dowgielewicz Northwest Road Spencer Elementary Quiet and agreeable . . . talented organist . . . gracious ... a glowing smile . . . dependable and understanding friend . . . studies hard . . . much initiative. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Women’s Glee Club I, 2, 3, President 4; Newman Club 4; Geography Club 2, 3; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Organist I, 2, 3, 4; Co-Chairman of Oakleaf Class Song Staff. John Richard Dowling 208 Fairmont Avenue Worcester Secondary A real college student . . . inimitable sense of humor . . . magnetic personality . . . the finer qual- ities of life ... a leader in many groups . . . intelligent ... a math-science major . . . Jack. 1 ' Class Treasurer I; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; Science Club President 3, 4; Student Public Relations Association P.esident 4; Dramatic Club I; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, Auditor 4; Acorn 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Senior Delegate to New York Conference 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Anne Theresa Dunphy 108 Hillcroft Avenue Worcester Elementary Positive addition to any gathering . . . her laughter rings throughout the corridors and is caught up by a multitude of friends ... a beguiling blush . . . winsome and charming personality . . . honesty and integrity. Newman Club I, 3, 4; International Relations Club I; Literary Club 2; A.C.E. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 4; Co-Chairman of Oakleaf Class Song Staff. 34 Helen Pauline Espanet 12 Grant Street Milford Elementary A scholar . . . petite appearance deceiving when one views her prodigious accomplishments . . . the sparkle of her personality finds expression in her eyes . . . admirable knitting ability. A.C.E. I, 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Newman Club 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 2; Oakleaf Art Staff. Lawrence Michael Faron 24 Beach Street Millbury Elementary Larry ' 1 ... an easy, unassuming manner ... a shy grin ... his wavy hair is the envy of many . . . openly honest . . . worthy opinions . . . receptive personality. Newman Club, I, 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club 2, Steering Committee 3; S.N.E.A. 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oak- leaf Sports Staff. Thomas Anthony Fitzgerald, Jr. 180 Old Connecticut Avenue Framingham Secondary Of the Framingham Triumvirate . . . casual dresser ... a way with the ladies ... his first love — the Nash . . . authority on turnpike traffic after twelve . . . pipe and slippers type . . . nice to be with . . . Little friend of all the world. Geography Club 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club I ; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Acorn 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. 35 Anne Marie Fitzgibbons 65 Hadwen Road Worcester Elementary ' Marie ' ' . . . enchanting eyes provide her with an ethereal quality ... an animated conversation- alist . . . her fervor and energy benefit all . . . often conducts a tonsorial school in the Lounge . . . pixie haircuts. A.C.E. I; W.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3,; Newman Club I; S.N.E.A. 4; Class Secretary I, 2; Oakleaf Business Staff. Maureen Patrice Fitzpatrick 36 Grove Street Milford Secondary Aims to please and does it well . . . gentle, appealing voice ... a friend to be treasured . . . a rare ability to see humor in every situation . . . popular with all . . . likes and shares good times . . . Mo. International Relations Club I, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. Carole Ann Flynn 48 Elm Street Shrewsbury Elementary Honor lies in honest toil ... an outstanding student . . . our Junior Prom Queen . . . bright smile and winning personality . . . the quintessence of a well-rounded character . . . quick to think and quick to act. Newman Club I, 2, 3. 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2. 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, Vice-President 4; S.N.E.A. 3, President 4; Student Public Relations 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Co-Chair- man Oakleaf Business Staff. 36 v Nancy Carolyn Forsberg 35 Gosnold Street Worcester Elementary Versatile Nan . . . unflagging enthusiasm for school activities . . . able leader and zealous fol- lower . . . always seen flashing a smile . . . finds time for a new knitting project: the results — enviable. Newman Club I, 2, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Glee Club, Librar- ian I, 2: Vice-President 3: Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Inter- national Relations Club I; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I; S.N.E.A. 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Oakleaf Class Song Staff. Robert Francis Fougere 14 River Street Millbury Secondary Keen sense of humor . . . affable . . . good sport . . . crewcut . . . always ready for fun . . . easy to like . . . refreshing ideas . . . spunky as they come . . . ardent sports fan . . . Fouge. Acorn 4; Dramatic Club I, 2; M.A.A. I, Secretary 2, Vice- President 3, President 4; Science Club, Vice-President 3, 4; Baseball I, 2; Newman Club I, 2, 3; Oakleaf Proof Reading Staff. Jean Marie Frost 45 Upsala Street Worcester Elementa ry Frosty . . . studious . . . Kappa Delta Pi . . . quick to blush . . . lively personality behind a quiet appearance . . . interested in sports . . . chatty . . . amiable. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Audio-Visual Aids 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. 37 Ann Christine Garrity 25 Hammond Street Worcester Elementary Possesses a flair for writing . . . one of our class historians . . . courteous and considerate ... an inspiring combination of intelligence and coopera- tion ... a passion for earrings. Newman Club I, 2. 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 4; Glee Club I; Literary Club 3; Audio-Visual Aids 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Geography Club 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class History Committee; Oakleaf Class Song Staff. Mary Catherine Garvey 25 Plain Street Natick Secondary Friendly . . . gay sense of humor . . . mischievous gleam in her eye . . . popular with both boys and girls ... a welcome contribution from Natick to S. T. C. . . . Garv. Newman Club I, 2; Debating Club I; Geography Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. Marilyn Ann Goddard 724 Main Street Worcester Elementary Incomparable . . . heartening personality . . . able and determined worker . . . quiet friendliness that ends in warm friendship . . . systematic . . . an active member of many clubs. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. 38 Patricia Ann Greenhalgh 38 Glendale Street Worcester Elementary A welcoming smile . . . works without fuss or flurry . . . enjoys good books . . . one of the first to receive a hope chest . . . does well artistically . . . good will has won her many friends. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. Jean Marie Guibord 9 Water Street Spencer Elementary Jeannie . . . wide-eyed merriment . . . neat and sweet . . . infectious laughter . . . such a slim figure with such an enormous appetite! . . . loves spaghetti ... an accomplished equestrienne. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. Alice Guzik 79 West Main Street Ware Elementary Resourceful library worker . . . When we needed a typist, Alice always came to our rescue ... a cheerful personality . . . studies come first . . . a lovely smile. Geography Club 2: A.C.E. I, 2; Newman Club 2; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 3; Dramatic Club I; Oak- leaf Business Staff. 39 James Peter Halliday I I Hampshire Road Framingham Secondary Genuine gentleman . . . from Framingham . . . easy-going and good-natured . . . skillful basketball enthusiast . . . friendly and unassuming . . . Billy. ' Geography C ' ub 2; Acorn 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Baskel ba 1 1 I, 2; Glee Club I; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Joseph Anthony Hamelin 46 Church Street Spencer Secondary Veteran . . . family man . . . Education is as education does ... a definite philosophy of life . . . strong views . . . always has a controversial question . . . jolly, but sincere . . . witty comments . . . Joe. Geography Club I, 2; Science Club 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Margaret Handfield 42 Coolidge Road Worcester Elementary Peggy . . . complacent smile and pleasant disposition . . . tends to be a bit shy . . . makes a wonderful companion . . . systematic planning . . . thoughtful ... an eager worker. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4 W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Literary Club 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. 40 Warren William Hayden 56 June Street Worcester Secondary Daring demeanor belies a serious attitude . . . enthusiastic about cars and guns . . . witty and fun loving . . . entertaining antics . . . good- naturedly complaisant. Newman Club I; Geography Club 2, 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Maureen Hayes 10 Merrill Road Worcester Elementary Poise, sophistication, dignity — all are applicable to Maureen . . . beneath an unruffled exterior is earnestness and understanding . . . her artistic in- clinations are manifested on many occasions . . . exguisite clothes. Newman Club I; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Co-Chairman Oakleaf Art Staff. Robert Hennigan 14 Birch Street Worcester Elementary ' Daddy . . . the proud father of twins ... a shy and reserved manner . . . Korean veteran . . . well-known at City Hall . . . sedulous in all his endeavors . . . fastidious and thoughtful. Newman Club 4; Science Club 3; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Oak- leaf Business Staff. 41 Ronald Lee Herrick 378 Main Street Northboro Secondary A, B, and C for amicable, benevolent, and capable . . . characteristic traits of a true gentle- man . . . seen but seldom heard around school . . . popular soloist at our Glee Club concerts . . . determined personality ... a friend to many. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oak- leaf Class Song Staff. Arlene Latour Horvath 10 Denny Street Worcester Secondary Tall and slender . . . sophisticated air . . . warm- hearted personality . . . strong defender of her views . . . amusing queries . . . proficient scribe . . . companionable . . . French fan. Newman Club I, 2; Cercle Frangais I, 2, Vice-President 3; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. Joyce Virginia Jones 33 Arbutus Road Worcester Elementary Tall and statuesque . . . soft voice . . . member of Queen ' s Court . . . usually in the lounge . . . reserved affability . . . discriminating taste in dress . . . delicate mannerisms. Newman Club I, 2, 3; A.C.E. 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Geography Club 2, 3: Literary Club 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. 42 Janet Diane Judge 40 Glendale Street ' Worcester Pleasant companion . . . full of enthusiasm . . . loves outdoor sports, especially ice skating . . . plays the piano beautifully ... her dream is to own an organ . . . ardent student. Student Christian Association I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Oakleaf Class Song Staff. Donald Francis Kaminski 35 Shrine Avenue West Boylston Secondary Reserved and conservative . . . always dressed in Brooks Brothers ' Best . . . avid student of geog- raphy . . . loves to travel . . . wry sense of humor . . . logical thinker. Geography Club 2, Vice-Presiden ! 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oak- leaf Photography Staff. Dorothy Mary Kane 21 Grand Street Worcester Elementary A mass of golden ringlets is the outward mani- festation of a personality which is as vibrant and as resilient as the curls themselves ... a ready wit and quick retort disguise a warm and sensitive disposition . . . lends an air of optimism to the most arduous assignments. Newman Club 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. 43 Judith Mary Kane 67 Park Terrace Road Worcester Secondary Blond . . . blue-eyed sophisticate . . . always smartly dressed . . . possessed of a certain lady- like quality . . . devotee of classical music . . . summers at the Cape ... a hi-fi enthusiast. A.C.E. I, 2; Literary Club I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. Carolyn Nan Kemp 22 Robertson Road Worcester Secondary Friendly . . . exhaustless energy . . . gregarious . . . to know her is to appreciate her . . . beneath a somewhat wistful air lies a hidden thirst for culture . . . brown eyes that glint with mischief. International Relations Club I, 2, 3, 4. Steering Committee; Student Christian Association 2, Social Chairman 3, Vice- President 4; Debating Club 3; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. Elaine Frances Kirby 66 Franklin Street Clinton, Mass. Elementary Unfeigned gentleness and courtesy Alaska in June . . . Oh, Johnny! . good book . . . natural attractiveness . . . . full skirts. Newman Club 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4. S.N.E.A. 4; International Relations Club 2; Literary Club 3; Oakleaf Business Staff. ... off to . . enjoys a . . optimistic 44 Carol Ann LaFontaine 155 Chandler Street Worcester Secondary Personality plus . . . intellectual whiz . . . seen at all W.S.T.C. affairs . . . congenial manner . . . lively talker . . . clever wit . . . collegiate dresser . . . superb literary talent . . . La. Literary Club I, 2, 3, Social Chairman 4; Newman Club I, 2; A.C.E. I, 2; Dramatic Club 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, Secretary 4; Acorn 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Dorothy Lambert 27 Endicott Street Worcester Elementary Dark, sparkling eyes . . . ambitious . . . athlet- ically inclined . . . Once a friend, always a friend . . . a poised teacher . . . confident . . . contem- plative . . . determined. Geography Club 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Mary Cecelia Laverdiere 3 Negus Street Webster Secondary A disposition which accounts for many friends . . . good-hearted and generous . . . friendly smile . . . neat and orderly . . . considerate and sincere . . . bound to succeed in any endeavor . . . likeable, congenial personality. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2; Geography Club 2, 4; Science Club 3; Class Prophecy 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Oakleaf Literary S ta ff . 45 Mary Elizabeth LeBlanc 42 Havelock Road Worcester Elementary Possesses an admirable amount of good sense . . . top-ranking student . . . invaluable friend . . . facetious . . . her capacity to enjoy life as- sures Mary of a happy one. Newman Club I, 2, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4: W.A.A. I, 2, 3,4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. Mary Frances Lee 9 Lewis Street Worcester Elementary Superb administrative abilities . . . our efficac- ious Social Co-Chairman . . . endless vitality . . . fastidious student . . . kept busy attending count- less meetings . . . chocolate cake, h-m-m? A.C.E. I, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Newman Club 2; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Student Public Relations 4; School News Correspondent for the Worcester Telegram; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Lenore Teresa Lopriore 13 Superior Road Worcester Elementary An entertaining companion . . . friendly . . . enthusiastic and energetic . . . glib conversational- ist .. . enjoys a good argument . . . always ready and willing to laugh. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2; Acorn Staff 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. 46 Francis Thomas MacGrory 389 Reservoir Street Holden Secondary An abundance of life in a small package . . . knows all the news . . . trademark: black and white saddlebacks . . . likes to read . . . generous with his book collection. Newman Club I, 3; Geography Club 2; M.A.A. I, 2 , 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2: S.N.E.A. 3; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Arlene Frances Mazurkiewicz 32 Perry Avenue Worcester Secondary Carefree . . . quiet manner . . . never lets trouble bother her . . . always finds time to read the latest novel . .. delightfully mischievous . . . quick to make binding friendships . . . makes everyone feel at ease. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2: Literary Club I, 2, 3, 4; Acorn I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Liferary Staff. Patricia Ann McCourt I Plantation Street Worcester Elementary Pat . . . impeccable neatness ... a modest nature ... an air of quiet competence . . . even- tempered . . . sleepy-time gal . . . humor ac- centuated by her slow drawl. Newman Club I; Literary Club 2; A.C.E. 1,2, 3; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. 47 Francis Joseph McDevitt 355 Irving Street Framingham Secondary A smile for everyone . . . naive sense of humor . . . dogged worker . . . capable captain of the basketball team . . . avid and apt student of geog- raphy . . . Berger. ' ' Acorn I, 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Student Public Relations Club Treasurer 4; Student Advisory Council 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball I, 2, 4; Geography Club 2; Newman Club I, 2. 3. 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. Edward Joseph McGinn 21 Jefferson Street Worcester Elementary Ed . . . Vernon Hill . . . veteran . . . joined our class in the Junior year . . . knowledge of his- tory ... a marvelous dexterity of wit ... an excellent candidate for teaching. Buildings and Ground; Committee 2; Newman Club I; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Proof-Reading Staff. Dominick Frederick McGrail 54 Beaver Brook Parkway Worcester Secondary Sophisticated sense of humor . . . lover of good jazz . . . W.S.T.C. ' s own Don Budge ... a dis- tinguished manner of speech ... a quiet master of rhetoric . . . Dee. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Acorn 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff; Class History 4. 48 Thomas William McGrain 27 Hawley Street . Worcester Secondary Lover of fine music and classical literature . . . intrigued by few, admired by many . . . remark- able entrepreneur . . . individualist . . . friendly . . .courteous. . . Party, anyone? . . . Tom. International Relations Club I, 2, 3, President 4; Class Treasurer I, 2, 3; Dramatic Club Treasurer I; Newman Club I; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Debaling Club Vice-President I; Acorn 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Aidan James McSherry 5 Alexander Road Worcester Secondary Sincere, sagacious, and sportive . . . well- dressed Ivy Leaguer ... a brilliant conversation- alist . . . the possessor of an inexhaustible supply of wit ... a family man ... a conscientious student. Newman Club I ; International Relations Club 4; Acorn 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Will 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Marie Gertrude Meloche No. Spencer Road Spencer Elementary Pretty . . . petite . . . proper . . . daily jaunts from Spencer . . . possesses great art ability . . . lasting friendships ... a pinch of mischief and a great deal of exuberance. Newman Club 2, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Art Staff. 49 Donald Francis Moran 617 Mill Street Worcester Elementary Mickey 1 ’ . . . sensitivity of perception is the source from which flows his abundant wit ... an identity of earnest individuality . . . Are you serious, Mick? . . . well-dressed ... a distinc- tive student . . . everyone ' s confidant. Newman Club I, 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Will Com- mittee 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Sheila Marie Morrissey 5 Earle Street Worcester Elementary Frequent Cape Cod visitor . . . loves public speaking . . . active in and out of school . . . always ready for a party . . . keen sense of humor ... an initiator . . . has in inexpensive method of changing eyeglasses ' frames. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E., Board Member I, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Literary Club 3; Student Public Relations 3, 4; Newman Club I ; Oakleaf Photography Staff. Catherine Patricia Moynihan 9 View Street Worcester Elementary Pat ... a golf enthusiast . . . cleverly styl- ish ... a denizen of the lounge . . . hailed by some as Buszchey . . . enthusiastic . . . where- ever there ' s a large group, Patsy is usually in the middle. Newman Club I; A.C.E. I, 2. 3; Literary Club 2, 3; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. 50 James Francis Murphy 78 Providence Street ' Worcester Elementary Never a pessimistic thought to mar his outlook on life . . . Going downtown, ' Jimmie ' ? . . .de- lighted Miss West . . . you really should patent that electric board! . . . unobtrusive but active. M.A.A. ' I, 2, 3, 4, Freshmen Representative I; Building and Grounds Committee 2, 3; Geography Club 2; Science Club 3; Newman Club I, 2, 3; Oakleaf Business Staff. John Thomas Murray 125 Warner Avenue Worcester Secondary A little shy until you know him . in sports . . . reserved manner theorist . . . mechanically inclined anyone? . . . Jack. Newman Club I, 2, 4; Debating Club I; Science Club 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. . . lively interest . . a proficient . . . Ping-pong, Patricia Ann Nelson 27 Whipple Street Worcester Elementary The perfect example of Scandinavian beauty . . . through her tranquil composure shines an open and willing friendliness . . . modish clothes . . . cards in the cafeteria . . . refined gentleness. Student Christian Association 2; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. 51 Robert O ' Brien 10 Winfield Street Worcester Secondary Always ready to laugh . . . tackles everything with enthusiasm . . . camera fan . . . sports bug . . . Class Audio-Visual Aids expert . . . Take Math-Science, for instance ... be it truck or car — form follows function . . . O.bie. Newman Club I, 2: Dramatic Club I, 2; Audio-Visual Aids Club I, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Co-Chairman of Oakleaf Business Staff. Elizabeth Ann Ohman 5 East Street North Grafton Elementary Appears qu iet but only until acquaintance is made . . . high scholastic record . . . energetic in all school activities . . . strong defender of her views . . . better known as Betty. Glee Club 2, 3; Student Christian Association 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, Board Member 3, 4; A.C.E. I; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Barbara Gwendolyn Oswell 370 Lovell Street Worcester Secondary A fondness for fun . . . never boisterous . . . takes teasing well . . . helpful . . . sociable . . . persistent worker . . . traveler . . . good company . . . talented pianist. Cercle Framjais I, Social Chairman 2; Glee Club 3; Inter- national Relations Club 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Proof Reading Staff. 52 William Patrick Owens, Jr. 230 Fairmont Avenue Worcester Elementary An unending supply of fortuitous comments cer- tain to provoke laughter ... a desire to obtain his goal . . . the president of our freshman year . . . never worries and seldom hurries . . . loves a good debate. President Freshman Class; Freshman Delegate to the New York Conference; Senior Delegate to N.E.A.; Newman Club I, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2; Acorn Staff 4; Debating Club I, 2; International Relations Club I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. Nicholas Peter Pacella I 7 I 2 Church Street Milford Secondary Easily recognized by his dark crewcut and his ready smile . . . likeable ways that attract and hold . . . happy-go-lucky . . . conversing with him is always enjoyable . . . cooperative . . . above all, a gentleman . . . Nick. Debating Society I, 2, President 3; Newman Club 2; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Co-Chairman of Oakleaf Spo.ts Staff. Nancy Ruth Pearsall 1544 Grafton Road Millbury Elementary A perfect combination of poise and personality . . . a literary light . . . campus fashions . . . discreet . . . unruffled repose . . . one of our most attractive classmates . . . sincere and sympathetic. A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Newman Club 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Glee Club 3; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Dra- matic Club I; Oakleaf Art Staff. 53 Eugenia Pepi Worcester 7 Wilson Street Secondary Attractive . . . reflects good taste . . . flash- ing brown eyes ready to laugh . . . the capable president of two leading societies ... a devoted student of the French language and culture . . . Euterpe . . . Jeanie. Student Advisory Council 3, President 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, President 4; Cercle Franqais 1 , 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Acorn 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Richard William Pleshaw 26 Burdett Avenue Framingham Elementary Tall, blonde Dick . . . constantly plotting and planning . . . characterized by dispassionate rea- soning and deliberate actions . . . well-known in skating circles for his hockey prowess. Glee Club I; Audio-Visual Aids 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, Student Representative 4; Alumni Executive Committee 4; Acorn Staff 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Maryan Elizabeth Poskus 21 Dryden Street Worcester Elementary A lively twinkle in her eyes . . . quiet, and yet so full of fun . . . never without a friend ... in- fectious laugh . . . efficient manner . . . consci- entious and dependable. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Audio-Visual Aids 4; Literary Club 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. 54 Margaret Mary Ransom 5 Jaques Avenue Worcester Elementary Reticent and reserved, but really fun to know . . . quiet and unassuming . . . enjoys a good time . . . Peggy to everyone . . . graceful bearing . . . kindly nafure. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Oakleaf Sports Staff. Phillip Larkin Reis I I Rock Avenue Auburn Secondary Friendly, cheerful, and full of fun . . . carefree, come-what-may attitude . . . sharp, but casual dresser . . . mischievous glint in his eyes . . . happy faculty of stirring up a good laugh . . . enjoys egging on his cohorts . . . Phil. Basketball I; International Relations Club I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I ; Science Club 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Roland Remillard 25 Lakeview Street East Blackstone Secondary Our cordial friend from Blackstone . . . courte- ous . . . studious . . . diligent worker . . . music lover . . . classical themes . . . comedian ex- traordinaire . . . loves to hike . . . dry wit. Cercle Framjais I, 2, 3, 4 Secretary; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oak- leaf Proof-Reading Staff. 55 Worcester Carol Ann Roseen 9 Rockport Road Elementary Miss School Spirit . . . humor sparked by per- fect timing . . . consistently likeable manner . . . important asset to any group . . . one of our most loyal class members . . . long-distance phone calls. W.A.A I, 2, Board Member 3, 4; A.C.E. I. 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President I, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Student Public Relations 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. Richard Francis Roy 134 West Boylston Street Worcester Elementary A congenial and easygoing manner . . . man- about-town . . . two week vacations in upper New York state . . . adroit humor . . . contributed to the cleverness of the Class Prophecy. Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Co-Chairman of Oakleaf Proof Reading Staff. Joseph Nicholas Sarli 9 Merrifield Street Worcester Elementary Joe . . . skillied at repartee . . . promotion by proposition . . . confident . . . guaranteed to enliven any classroom . . . jokes, jesting, and jar- gon ... a firm purpose of obtaining his goals. Newman Club I, 3; Social Co-Chairman of Freshman Year; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. 56 Barbara Diane Saunders 13 Rena Street Worcester Secondary Poised . . . merry wit . . . always ready to create mirth . . . duo-linguist . . . clever . . .flair for drama . . . enthusiast of classical music . . . well-organized individual . . . Babs. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Cercle Frangais I, Social Chairman 2, 3, President 4; Newman Club I, 2; Oakleaf Art StaM. Dorothy Patricia Scahill 26 Inman Street Hopedale Elementa rv Frequents the library . . . dependability and determination . . . works with alacrity and thor- oughness . . . champion in the literary field . . . idealistic ... a welcome volunteer on many com- mittees. A.C.E. I, 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Newman Club 4; Glee Club 3; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids 2; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Francis Lyle Schlosser 118 Ararat Street Worcester Secondary Bombastic energy . . . overwhelming personality . . . amiable . . . mad game of tennis . . . per- fectionist . . . career-minded . . . hard-working . . . camera bug . . . dramatic talent . . . history whiz . . . Franz. 1 ' Newman Club 2; M.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Chairman of Oakleaf Photography Staff. 57 Jean Joyce Schreiter Deershorn Road Lancaster Elementary Atomic . . . highly imaginative . . . great pro- moter of any school activity . . . exceedingly voluble . . . enjoyed art classes . . . Does any- one need a date? . . . travels every day from Lancaster. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2. 3, 4; Student Christian As- sociation 4; Newman Club 2; Oakleaf Proof Reading Staff. Barbara Janice Seale 257 Main Street Oxford Secondary Avid sportswoman . . . proficient in volleyball and tennis . . . participator of card games in the lounge ... a product of Oxford . . . thoughtful . . . endowed by Nature with a beautiful coiffure . . . lighthearted. W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3; Oak leaf Business Staff. Charlotte Cynthia Spinney 9 Cedar Street Westboro Secondary Straightforward and direct ... a ready fourth it whist . . . frank . . . lover of good fun . . . vely humor . . . wise judgment . . . common ense . . . agreeable personality. A.C.E. I, 2; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. 58 Helen Marjorie Such 24 Clearview Avenue Worcester Elementary Another new dress, Helen? ... a leader in fashion . . . unpredictable — reserved or animated . . . one of the first with the chignon hairdo . . . an exceptional student, yet active in most school functions. Newman Club I, 4; A.C.E. I, 2; Literary Club 3; Acorn Staff I, 2; Audio-Visual Aids 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Co-Chairman Oakleaf Proof-Reading Staff. Dorothy Ann Sullivan 368 Lincoln Street Worcester Elementary Dotty . . . vivacious . . . athletic enthusiast . . . pleasantly agreeable . . . excellent student . . . good school spirit . . . greets all with a warm acceptance . . . fulfills her obligations. Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, Board Member 2 and 3, 4; Student Public Relations 4; S.N.E.A. 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Audio-Visual Aids 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. Eleanor Rose Sullivan 10 Bedford Avenue Worcester Elementary Merry twinkle in her eye . . . charter member of the Lounge, Inc. . . . jovial spirit . . . has sooth- ing remedy for an aching back . . . core of many a gay group . . . energetic . . . authority on what ' s fashionable . . . subtle sense of humor. A.C.E. I. 2, 3, Board Member 4; Literary Club 2, 3; Newman Club I; Acorn Staff 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club I: Oakleaf Business Staff. 59 Paul Edward Sullivan 260 Hyde Park Avenue Jamaica Plain 30 Secondary Mr. President . . . our popular choice for three years . . . hails from Boston ... an intensive per- sonality surrounded by an aura of competence . . . an acute wit and a voluble laugh aid our adept parlimentarian. Class President 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I. Treasurer 2, 3; Dramatic Club I, 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 3; Student Public Relations Club 3. 4; S.N.E.A. 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Oaldeaf Business Staff. Richard Robert Terry Rice Corner Brookfield Secondary A math-science major from Brookfield ... in- telligent . . . conscientious, competent, and co- operative . . . understanding . . . unpretentious . . . possessor of subtle wit. Debating Club I; Science Club 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; In- ternational Relations Club 2; Oaldeaf Proof Reading Staff. Joan Marie Thornton 56 Beaver Street Worcester Elementary Well-selected clothes . . . generous and sociable . . . faithful supporter of dances . . . visits to Amherst . . . cherubic with just enough poise . . . takes an active and empathetic interest in every- one ' s problems. A.C.E. I. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3; Acorn Staff I, 2, 3, 4: Audio-Visual Aids I, 2; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Oakleaf Proof Reading Staff. 60 Astrid Tollefsen 2405 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford Elementary Astree . . . dynamic enthusiasms and diversi- fied talents . . . respects a challenge . . . imagi- native mind . . . successful academic pursuits . . . Tech trophies . . . fondness for little children. A.C.E. I. 2; S.N.E.A. 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Librarian Assistant I, 2. 3, 4; Student Christian Association I, 2, Inter-collegiate Representative and Worship Chairman 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Photography Staff. Grace Frances Trainor 501 Cambridge Street Worcester Elementary Oh, that summer in California! ... a mischie- vous twinkle and an esoteric smile belie her soft- spoken voice and reticent manner . . . One more game before class? . . . inspiringly merry. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Auditor 2; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Business Staff. Peter Trainor 3 Hobson Avenue Worcester Elementary ' Pete is everyone ' s friend . . . discusses issues vigorously . . . the crew cut is his trademark . . . his prankish wit is a delight to hear . . . always has an opinion ... a deserving classmate. Basketball Team I, 2, 3; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Sports Staff. 61 Richard Donald Tyburski 41 Phoenix Street Springfield Elementary Studious ... an outgoing personality . . . Springfield, anyone? . . . neat appearance and really white bucks . . . keeps all the girls happy . . . mild-mannered and thoughtful. Newman Club I, 2. 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club I, 2; Oakleaf Class Song Staff. Jane Helen Vecchione North Street East Douglas Elementary Liquid brown eyes . . . leader in many activities . . . nimble with a needle . . . serious demeanor when it concerns school work — her scholastic record is the result. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3, Social Chairman 4; Glee Club 3; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. Lois Ann Wennerstrand 56 Greenwood Street Worcester Elementary Kappa Delta Pi . . . dependable . . . ready to help in any situation . . . neat at all times . . . well-organized . . . the stabilizing force of many committees ... an engaging voice. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Audio-Visual Aids 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, Treasurer 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Oakleaf Literary Staff. 62 CLASS OF 1959 Junior Class Officers President: Vice-President: Secreta ry: Treasurer: Social Chairmen: Class Marshals: Robert Dunne Eugene McCarthy Barbara Lyons Thomas Durkin Helen Fitzgerald Beverly Heely Barbara Driscoll Frank James 63 Sophomore President: Vice-President: Secretary: T reasurer: Social Chairmen: Class Officers Stanley Nelson Mary O ' Gorman Florence Gure Donald McGrath Linda Heinold Joan Bennett, 64 CLASS OF 1961 Freshman Class Officers President: Vice-President: Secretary: T reasurer: Social Chairmen: Brian Sul livan Terence O ' Hara Drucilla Bickford Marilyn Peters Mary Jane McGrail Gerald Coleman 65 MEMO Winter Carnival Senior Day Senior Day Sophomore Prom Junior Prom 66 R I ES Skiing Golf More Golf W.A.A. Championship Trophy 67 Good for two! Batter up! Bowling Strike! 68 The toide $ree earth 15 our5 to roam Katherine Bergstrom OAK LEAF STAFF CO-EDITORS Elaine Davis Literary Proof Reading Class Song Jean Chauvin Helen Such Theresa Dowgielewicz Sylvia Cornacchia Richard Roy Ann Dunphy Business Art Sports Carole Flynn Maureen Hayes Jeane Allen Robert O ' Brien Loretta Beringer Nicholas Pacel a History Photography Francis Schlosser Will Ann Garrity Nancy Forsberg Dominick McGrail Aiden McSherry Lois Wennerstrand Donald Moran Prophecy Mary Laverdiere Richard Roy Adviser Miss Kathryn R. O’Donnell 69 STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The Student Advisory Council is composed of three seniors, two juniors, two sophomores, and two freshmen. One member of the faculty acts as adviser. The council serves as a link between the faculty and the student body and welcomes suggestions from both groups. Among the specific duties of the council are the supervision of all elections, ihe approval of the budget, the issuance of identification cards to all studenTs, the sponsorship of various social events and other activities bene- ficial to the student body. President, Eugenia Pepi; Vice-President, Malcolm Kilborn; Secretary, Myrtle Tremblay; Auditor, John Dowling; Faculty Adviser, Dr. Guy H. Winslow. STUDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION The aim of this newly-formed organization is to bring to the attention of the public the achieve- our students. News of class and club elections, choosing of delegates, participation in athletic and other activities is sent to the local paper and papers of the outlying communities from which our students come. Membership of the organization includes all class officers and class marshals, presidents of various clubs, the editor of the school paper, and the president of the Student Advisory Council. President, John Dowling; Vice-President, John Carey; Secretary, Helen Fitzgerald; Treasurer, Francis McDevit; Faculty Adviser, Dr. Joseph A. Shea. 70 THE NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club fosters the spiritual, intellectual, and social interests of the students of the college. It has a varied program of social as well as of religious activities. It includes monthly meetings, parties for special days, week-end retreats, and days of Recollection. President, Carol Bagdonovich; Vice-Presidents, Beverly Heeley, John McDermott; Secretary, Joan Bruazis; Treasurer, James Fitzgerald; Social Chairmen, Helen Fitzgerald, Jane Vecchione; Faculty Adviser, Dr. Walter P. Busam; Spiritual Adviser, Rev. William McGovern. STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Student Christian Association is an organization of young people who seek fulfillment in Their understanding of God through faith, fellowship, and action. Monthly meetings are dedicated to the principle that youth neglected invites misery, but that youth discovered and trained is the cement and steel of a new happiness. The annual Thanksgiving project, the S. C. A. Smorgasbord, and the giving of the scholarship are the highlights of the year. President, Malcolm Kilborn; Vice-President, Carolyn Kemp; Secretary, Georgine Bauer; Treasurer, Stanley Nelson; Worship Co-Chairmen, Astrid Tollefsen, Elizabeth Ohman; Social Co-Chairmen, Linda Heinold, Betty Mickelson; Faculty Adviser, Robert J. Patterson. 71 KAPPA DELTA PI Kappa Delta Pi is a national honor society in education. Its purpose is to engender high intellectual, personal, and professional attributes in those about to enter the teaching profession. The W.S.T.C. chapter, Gamma Chi, is under the guidance of faculty adviser, Elizabeth R. Barlow. Membership is restricted to qualifying candidates of the Junior and Senior classes. President, Eugenia Pepi; Vice-President, Carole Flynn; Secretary, Carol LaFontaine; Treasurer, Lois Wennerstrand ; Recorder-hfistorians, Rose D ' Elia, Elaine Davis. STUDENT NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION The Student National Education Association, formerly known as the Future Teachers of America, , a professional organization which offers membership to all students preparing to enter the teaching profession. Its two main goals are to help members to develop a professional attitude and them for future membership in the parent organization, the National Education Association. Meetings are held bimonthly and consist of panel discussions, lectures, or films. A highliqht each year is the assembly program presented in the Fall in observance of American Education Week. When the sub-freshmen visit the college in the Spring, the SNEA members help them to become acquainted with the college and serve as guides through the building. Membership entitles each student to receive the Massachusetts Teacher and the NEA Journal. The SNEA is a young organization of the college, but it looks forward to an ever-expanding program in future years. President, Carole Flynn Vice President, Virginia Struchko; Secretary, Jane Marsan; Treasurer, Jane Umphrey; Faculty Adviser, Ruth J. Somers. 72 GLEE CLUB The Glee Club is a combination of both Men ' s and Women ' s Glee Clubs and is open to all who are interested in music and who like to sing. Two annual concerts, the Christmas concert and the Spring concert, are a part of the year ' s program. No special talent is required for membership, and all students are welcome. The Glee Club is under the direction of Miss Grace A. Kendrick. Presidents, Theresa Dowgielewicz and Donald Be lisle; Vice-Presidents, Georgine Bauer and Malcolm Kilborn; Secretary-Treasurers, Bernadine Donahue and Ronald Hurd. THE ACORN The Acorn, our college publication, serves as a medium of expression and exchange of ideas for the college as a whole. It has as its principal objectives the following: to allow the creative voice of the student to be recorded, the activities of the various classes and organizations to be chronicled, and the promotion of journalistic interest to be fostered in the publication ' s readers and contributors. The officers of the paper for the school year 1957-1958 were: Editor-in-Chief, Francis McDevitt; Managing Editor, John Manning; Secretary, Kathleen Desy; Treasurer, James Halliday; Faculty Adviser, Dr. Carleton E. Saunders. GEOGRAPHY CLUB In his Essay on Man, Alexander Pope wrote this line: The proper study of mankind is man. As a part ot its work, the Geography Club studies man in his physical and cultural environment. Today ' s students ot geography must be able to comprehend the events of an ever-changinq world. The programs of the club stress those factors of physical environment, economic resources, and cultural heritage which influence the pattern of human activities. The Geography Club aims to broaden global interests of its members and to develop enriched concepts of the civilizations of the world. President, Jean Chauvin; Vice-President, Daniel Corcoran: Secretary, Carole DuPont: Faculty Adviser, Dr. Earl B. Shaw. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB World event alway fascinate and interest us, especially in these times of unrest and political d order. O-.r meeting-, thin year were enlivened by debates, round table discussions, movies, and van peaker . Tn International Relations Club maintains as its paramount goal the enlightenment of Its members on national and international affairs. Pre. dent, Thomas McGrain: Vice-President, Paul Flynn: Secretary, Linda Fteinold: Treasurer, Maureen Fitzpatrick: Faculty Adviser, Dr. Francis L. Jones. LITERARY CLUB Members of the Liferary Club display a lively interest in good reading, both classical and modern. The group sponsors trips to Boston to see outstanding dramatic productions, as well as an annual pilgrimage to sites of literary interest. A Christmas party for underprivileged children is a highlight of the year ' s activities. President, Kathleen Desy; Vice-President, Alma DerKazarian; Secretary, Patricia Champagne; Treasurer, Joan Leventhal; Social Chairman, Carol LaFontaine; Faculty Adviser, Dr. Elizabeth R. Barlow. THE ROBERT J. FOX MEMORIAL DEBATING SOCIETY The Debating Society of the State Teachers College at Worcester is named for Robert J. Fox, a member of the entering class of 1940. During World War II he was cited for gallantry in action and made the supreme sacrifice for his country at Tarawa in 1943. Each year, following the announcement of the national intercollegiate topic, the Worcester State Teachers College teams arrange a schedule which includes not only the local colleges but other schools such as M.I.T., Dartmouth, Trinity, and the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. This year the topic for debate was: Resolved: that compulsory membership in a labor union as a condition of employment should be illegal. President, James Horgan; Vice-President, Paula Maloney; Secretary, Patricia Conlon; Treasurer, John Manning; Faculty Adviser, Dr. John E. Sullivan. ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The Association for Childhood Education is a professional organization for students of education who are interested in kindergarten, primary, and elementary teaching. It is affiliated with national and international organizations. Our Student Association for Childhood Education has two main projects each year: one, to send deserving children to the Fresh Air Camp during the summer months; and two, to send delegates to the International Conference each Spring. This year the conference will be held at Atlantic City. The delegates are Maureen Hayes, Jane Vecchione, Eleanor Sullivan, and Helen Fitzgerald. Among the activities of the club are a card party, a food sale, and an annual Mother-Daughter Banquet. The club is under the guidance of Miss Madelin A. Wilmarth, faculty adviser. President, Sheila Morrissey; Vice-President, Helen Fitzgerald; Secretary, Mary Lee; Treasurer, Virginia Struchko; Program Chairman, Jane Vecchione. AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS ASSOCIATION V ith Hie addition of new equipment in the form of a Bell and Howell 16mm sound projector and a Boll and Howell Specialist Tape Recorder furnished by funds from the state, our association ab ■ T b ' ; greater service. Starting with a small but capable nucleus of experienced projec- • - ' ists and a row experimental system for supervision of the equipment, the club assists the assembly ,rnrr to‘ 1 producing varied and interesting programs by running the movies and slides of the isiting speakers. Equipment operated by the club members was used as a visual aid with great by everal of the faculty and by many trained students. Nearly every club has utilized the mar n -c. t .pplement its activities. This has been one of the club ' s most profitable years since its founding. Pro do- • ) .jo ' McGuirk- Vice-President, Stanley Nelson; Secretary-Treasurer, Paul Mullen: Faculty Adviser, Robert J. Patterson CERCLE FRANCAIS The aim of the Cercle Franqais is to develop a better understanding and appreciation of French life and culture, and to create greater fluency in speaking the French language. This aim is carried out in our monthly meetings, which are conducted in French. We have a variety of programs consisting of music, films, slides, the reading of French plays, and guest speakers. The sending of a Christmas box to our French orphan, Anne Marie, is one of our favorite activities. The year ' s program culminates in the Annual Banquet at which new officers are installed. We are proud to have Dean Marguerite C. McKelligett as our faculty adviser. President, Barbara Saunders; Vice-President, Eugenia Pepi; Secretary, Roland Remillard; Treasurer, Robert Gravel; Social Chairman, Susan Sullivan SCIENCE CLUB The aim of the Science Club is to provide its members with special knowledge pertaining to the field of science. This is accomplished by means of field trips, films, and guest speakers. Although this is a fairly new organization, the Science Club has proved to be an active one, as it has provided its members with many profitable and enjoyable field trips and films. The membership requires no dues to be paid and is not restricted to science majors. President, John Dowling; Vice-President, William Belanger; Secretary, Elaine Davis; Treasurer, Francis Crimmins; Program Committee Co-Chairmen, Ronald Herrick, Francis Schlosser, Robert Fougere; Faculty Adviser, Dr. Edmund C. Osborne. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club ' s reason for existence is to entertain those people who delight in the presentation of a college play and to teach to interested students the funda- mentals of stage production. The extensive training gained by the members of the cast is priceless. The perfection of the speaking voice and the manner of speaking as well as the improve- ment in personal poise and the knowledge of play production are of Immeasurable help to the prospective teacher. The 1957-1958 presentation by the Dramatic Club was entitled Our Miss Brooks . As usual, a large audience enjoyed the smooth-running and carefully- dire cted performance. 78 WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The purpose of this organization is to plan and provide recreational and athletic activities for the women students. Special activities planned and provided for include golf, bowling, swimming, softball, tennis, and sports days with other schools. Points are earned by participating in these activities, and awards are presented at the Annual Father-Daughter Banquet. President, Elizabeth Ohman; Vice-President, Jean Jackola; Secretary, Jeane Allen; Treasurer, Victoria Jarvis; Faculty Adviser, Dorothy Stafford. MEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Men ' s Athletic Association is that organization within the college whose function is to promote sports within the school. Varsity baskeball and baseball teams are sponsored on the inter- collegiate level and touch football and basketball are featured in intramural championships. President, Robert Fougere; Vice-President, John Simoncini; Secretary, Richard Brierly; Treasurer, Francis Crimmins; Faculty Adviser, John P. Mockler. BASKETBALL Basketball started off this year under the confident hand of Coach John Eager. Approximately thirty-five enthusiastic candidates turned out to play their favorite game at W. S. T. C. A substantial nucleus remained of the 1957 team, so prospects for another good year appeared bright. Of course, ball players like Paul King, Charlie Cello, Paul Zaido, Ed McGovern, Paul Welcome, and Bob Johnson cannot be lost without taking its toll, and so Coach Eager began early in December the task of whipping his quintet into shape to tackle a stiff schedule. After weeks of strenuous practice, the Eager machine downed Rhode Island in the initial game and proved that it was capable of making up in speed what it lacked in height. The W. S. T. C. basketeers fought through a fifteen game schedule, coming through with eleven victories and four defeats. Highest scoring honors for the year go to Nunny George. However, the rest of the starting five, Captain Fran McDevitt, Bert Bolduc, Joe O ' Connor, and Binny O Leary, all contributed greatly to the success of the season. The brilliant defensive play of Binny O’Leary was an outstanding feature of almost every game. Prospects for next season are bright as George, Bolduc, O ' Connor, and O ' Leary will return to form the basis of the starting five. 80 BASEBALL With the coming of Spring and baseball in the air, thoughts of this great sport entered the minds of enthusiastic baseball candidates at W. S. T. C. After waiting anxiously for the opening day of practice, fifty candidates answered the call for their initial workout. Handicapped by a lack of experienced material because graduation had taken its toll of seasoned players, ( Soo Kachadoorian, Ed McGovern, Don Horan), Coach John Mockler quickly began the task of fashioning the team that would represent W. S. T. C. on the field of honor. At the present writing, competent men seem to have taken over very efficiently the positions left vacant by the graduates. After a few practice games in which the team performed saitsfactorily, it became obvious that the consistent clubbing of Ronnie Alcine, John Bullard, Ralph Fusaro, and Terry O ' Hara, members of our 1958 squad, should send opposing teams staggering. The Lancers hope to keep their record as unblemished as possible. With their spirit, teamwork, and knowledge gained through experience, they will nobly defend the school colors. 81 j And I only took Look t x inai: rr Vt I 5 ' ’’V g c + o ‘ r ?-- ' . ' .d her ' boyfriend i ' hey say they ' re -;oing research! ar. o Who took our rakes? Spring ' ' . 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