IP 1 4. 4 6D THE SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, SPRINGFIELD, JUNE 3, 1962 "Spotlight On Youth" Cathedral High Salutes Top Seniors at Assembly By ELAINE CORSI Seniors Teresa Connors and Michael Dacey were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Cathedral High Class of 1962 while Jacqueline Beauvais placed third among 536 graduating. seniors according to Sr. Mary Eugene, SSJ, principal, at the honors' night program. First Honors Four-year first honor students include William Reavey, Gloria Picard, Judith' Forbes.
Joseph Auth, Harrell Broughton and Mary Louise Collins. Meriting second honors were Vera Mysyshyn, Tracy Rhodes, Rose Ferrero, Alice Gelinas, Ellen Garvey, Michael Gigliotti. Pamela Burke and Elizabeth Harrington. Also numbered among senior scholastic leaders arc Christina Quinn, Frances Picard. Therese Laudate, Beverly Lajeunesse, Elaine Corsi.
Rosemary Cupillo, Charlene Cabana and Georgianna Hart. Carol Kane, Frederick Valego, Gail Jenkins, Ann Conroy, Paula Svitenko, James O'Dea, Susan Gruenheck. Denise La Montagne and Joan Austin also merited second honors. Completing the list of honor students are Vincent Greenan, John Marion, John Burns, Gail Robinson, Patricia Powers, John Rhicard and Bernadette Bellomo. Commercial Course Ranking highest in the commercial course was Denise La Montagne while Michael Dacey placed first in both English and Latin.
Language awards in French and Spanish were given to Gloria Picard and Pamela Burke, respectively. while Joseph Auth was honored as highest, in mathematics. American history and government was gained by William Reavey while Bernadette Bellomo, Joseph Auth and Donald Miffitt merited awards for their achievements in the advanced science courses of biology, chemistry and physics, respectively. La Prescille Girard was honored in the bookkeeping category with fellow commercialite Paula Connelly receiving the stenography award. Typewriting and office practice medals were both copped by.
Mary Ann Gwozdz. In the field of engineering. drawing. Dennis Donahue placed first while Richard Smith merited the mechanical drawing award. Recognition in extra curricular activities was given Susan Gruenheck.
Daniel Lynch and Mary Louise Collins. who received the debating, oratorical and journalism awards, respectively. Patrick Griffin was honored for his talents in the field of art while musicians Frederick Valego and Carolyn M. Hastings gained the band awards. Choristers Thomas Grucci and Judith Forbes merited recognition for their activities in the Glee Club while Susan Gruenheck and Anthony Bertoldo were honored for their participation in the annual Minstrel Revue.
Dramatic Field In the field of dramatics, Anthony Bertoldo first while Terrence Scanlon received the photography award. Gaining the Crisco award in the home economics category was Geraldine Scott. Joseph Auth was the recipient of a Bausch and Lomb Medal for excellence in science and also a handbook of chemistry and physics awarded by the American Chemical Society. The Cathedral "Chronicle" Good Sportsmanship Trophy, which is given each year to the senior athlete who has consistently displayed good sportsmanship on and off the playing field, was presented to James Dowd. Gold and silver medals were achieved by Michael Dacey and Teresa Connors, respectively, for their scores in the Know Your English contest.
in the National Math Examination was Michael Dacey while Walter Kuczek was given the Springfield Civitan Award. Awards were presented to Walter Kuczek and Nancy Coon for their activities in the Student Council while John Kadzik, James O'Dea and Joseph DeNucci were honored as judges of the student Gerald Witkop was named as outstanding in his service to the school as a member of the Student Patrol. Merit Certificates National Merit Scholarship Finalist Certificates of Merit awarded to Mary Louise Collins, Teresa Connors, Michael Dacey, Georgianna Hart and Carol Kane. Recipients of a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship program include Joseph Auth, Jacqueline Beauvais, Bruce Fielding, Ellen Garvey. Michael Gigliotti, Tracy Rhodes and Patricia Walsh.
Completing the honors' night program was the presentation of the American Legion History award to William Reavey. BY JACQUELINE BEAUVAIS Cathedral High extracurricular enthusiasts copped offices in recent club elections. Heading the Red Cross next year will be president Veronica Rose Mary Lavinski, ice while SanSullivan and dra McKay. Arlene DiCola and Margaret Kehoe will serve as secretary, treasurer and member at large, respectively. Suzanne Kewane will direct the activities of the Debating Society with the aid of Edward Dufresne, vice-president and Anne Kavanaugh William O'Malley, secretary and treasurer, respectively.
Commanding the JETS will be Stephan Hamylak, while the Frontier Regional Band JUMPIN JUPITER SCIENCE TODAY By JAMES A. COLEMAN Last week we discussed the wandering of the earth's poles and presented various evidence to show that several hundred million years ago the North 1 Pole was in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean and the South Pole in the general region of southeast Africa. The explanation is that the mantle of the earth has shifted with the earth's main body remaining fixed present orientation. The supporting evidence is that different types of fossils plainly show the climate which prevailed when they were in their living state. Closely Related Another effect closely related to the shifting of the earth's mantle is the so-called drift." Evidence of this was first noted by Francis Bacon in the apparent jigsaw fitting of South America and Africa.
He suggested that the two continents were originally joined but had become separated in some manner. The movement of the poles from their position of several hundred million years ago to their present position can be traced in each of the continents but the paths indicate that the continents were separating at same time. If true, this would explain a number of things including the absence of certain rock formations and animal and plant fossils in particular regions. Additional evidence of continental drift presented by the fact that the earth's crust and mantle are different in thickness and construction under the continents and under the oceans. This suggests that the mantle and crust are really made up in sections with one type under the continents and the other under the oceans.
Additional insight into the possibility of continental drift is the discovery in recent years of a submarine mountain range. Being 40,000 miles long girdies the earth over times, along the bottoms of all the oceans. Its salient feature is a 6000 feet deep ridge, or crack, which runs throughout the range along its peak. The crack itself is the apparent source of most submarine earthquakes and volcanoes. Lava from the volcanoes has apparently flowed over the ridge and built up the sides of the mountain All of this suggests a theory for the earth which has as its main feature that the core of the earth is slowly expanding.
The lighter material of the core moves outward causing the globe to gradually swell overall. In fact, it has been computed that the earth's radius is increasing about one millimeter per year. This explains the continental drift as the result of the earth's surface features being pushed apart in much the same way as points on a tree trunk will separate as it flows. Ocean Now Faster An additional result is that. the ocean areas are growing faster than the land areas.
This is because all' the water in the oceans is believed to have been originally squeezed out of the mantle with the process still continuing. Assuming the truth of the expansion theory for the earth one would expect the age of the material within the ridge to. be quite young, geologically speaking. The technique of algon-potassium radioactive dating, considered highly accurate, shows it to be less than ten million years which is quite young, geologically speaking. The only difficulty with this expansion theory is that it i is hard to imagine what forces could possibly exist within the core to produce the swelling.
So, while we have learned a great deal about the earth there is still a great deal left to know. Civil Air Patrol Springfield Squadron By ROBERT M. BURATI On May 22, Springfield Squadron had the honor of having a visit by Lt. Col. William L.
Blickens, USAF Reserve, the Western Massachusetts liaison officer for the U. S. Air Force Academy located at Colorado Springs, Colo. While at the meetCol. Blickens spoke to the cadets about the school and had a film shown noting the academic, social and athletic activities of the academy.
The cadets and seniors of Springfield Squadron would like thank Col. Blickens for his time and service. The cadet of the month award for Springfield Squadron during May was given to C-3c Robert Chalero of 827 Maple Longmeadow, because of his participation in -many CAP activities and the extra time he has devoted to Springfield Squadron. He has shown that he the spirit and enthusiasm needed to make a good cadet and a good squadron. Progressing steadily through his training, Cadet Chalero also received this honor as recognition for his achieve.
ments. Recently inaugurated into the cadet training program at Springfield Squadron was a fine set of films which pertain to a wide range of activities and sports. With these additions, the program should be more interesting and varied for everyone. Springfield Squadron is expanding to meet the many incoming cadets who would like to join the program. To apply for membership, one should come to any squadron meeting or contact 1-Lt.
Helmuth Lehberger, commanding officer, Springfield Squadron. Meetings are held between 7 and 9.30 'at 68 Court St. on Tuesday evenings. Westfield Squadron By CAROL SOCZAK In addition to personal satisfaction and pride, the knowledge LUDLOW HIGH CLASSES ELECT Principal Russell Swears In Officers By JO ANN DIOTALEVI LUDLOW The student body at Ludlow. High School recently held election of class officers for Grades 7 to 11 for the 1962-63 school year.
The winners were sworn into office by Principal George E. Russell at an Awards Assembly last Tuesday. The Classes '64, '65, and '66 elected, leaders of the will officially begin their in the new Ludlow High School which will be completed this summer." The Class of '63 has chosen Eugene Baldrate to represent as its permanent president. "Gene" has actively participated in many of his class's activities, is a member of Pro Merito and Hi-Y, and is an outstanding, athlete. Until a knee past year prevented him from participating in basketball and baseball, Gene was three-letter athlete.
Next fall. he will play an' important role as the starting center of Coach teach. Patullo's varsity football Peter Thompson, a teammate of Gene's on the football field, will be assisting his friend next year as vicepresident of the Class of '63. The present Junior class re-elected Janice Libiszewski to the office of secretary. The last and by.
no means least important class officer of the coming Senior class is Duane Minnie who will be serving her third year as class treasurer. The Class of '64, the present sophom*ore class of LHS, chose to re-elect John Haluch for the third consecutive year as their president. The post of vicepresident has been filled by Jeff Humber. The present tenth class re-elected Carol Megizsky to the office of class secretary. Camille "Cammy" Koscher has been selected by her classmates to serve as class treasurer.
The Class of '65 has re-elected its girl president, Betty Ann Avezzie. Betty Ann will be aided in her duties Rebecca "Becky" Bradford who won the close race the vice-presidency on a tie-breaking revote. The Class of '65 also re-elected Linda Saloio to the office of secretary. Harry McDonough won the race for the office of treasurer of next's years sophom*ore class at LHS. The Class of '66 held in termine the Junior High School to de-: who would represent them next year when they entered School the naw Ludlow "High as freshmen.
The present eighth graders chose James Pagos to fill the important position of president. James will receive assistance from the newly-elected vice-president, Leon Scruton. Nancy Libiszewski is following in her older sister Janice's footsteps as secretary of her class. Rose Soares won the race for the position cf treasurer of next year's fresh-: man class. The Class of '67 also held elections recently although they will remain in the present high schocl building and serve as the upperclassmen of the Junior High.
They have chosen as their leaders for the 1962-63 school year the following students: Susan Charland, president; Joe Zina, vice-president; Jane Teluk, secretary; and Cynthia Machado, treasurer, MacDuffie School By CHRISTIE NIMS Last week at MacDuffie was a time of tension and work as final exams were taken, but Friday saw a change of mood. Relaxation and fun were rampant all day while in the morning the Athletic Association picnic was held, and in the afternoon the Senior Class celebrated its class day exercises with the rest of the school. At about 10.30 a. m. the entire school gathered on the lower campus for the picnic.
Seniors busied themselves with signing specially monogramed yearbooks which had just been given to their class alone. Down the bank, tennis matches were held for anyone who cared to play. After hours of talking, sunbathing and playing, everyone flocked to the grills and coolers for the long awaited picnic. It wasn't long before the food was gone and the fun of class After months of expectation," the underclassmen were given the traditional maroon and white vearbooks by the Senior Class. shrieks, frequent explosions of laughter, and a constant undertone, different seniors read the class will.
the senior poem, and the "MacDuffie Award of all kinds were next on the agenda. Many girls received authentic prizes for participation in one or more sports in the form of letters of various sizes. Miss Yeranian presented the annual French Club awards. Awards were given to members of the Magnet newspaper staff by Dr. Roberta Grahame.
Each member of the news staff received a blue pencil, and members of the business board received traditional red pencils. Dr. Grahame also presented the Quill and Scroll award for honorary journalistic membership. Dr. Ruth Child presented Drama Club award to close the program.
39-41-12! THOSE ARE BEAUTY FIGURES MONTREAL Her measurements are 39-41-12. A little thick waist, but a real beauty queen nevertheless. The statistics are not those of a girl but of jet airliners. The figures are in meters and represent averages in wing span, length, and height of tail fin of a group of liners. duties of vice-president, secretary, and treasurer will be performed by James Panaia.
John Dubiel and Daniel Smola, respectively. Rounding, out the freshman year's Latin acClub staged a Roman Banquet May 28. Under the direction of 'Consuls John Cosgriff and Vicki Rayner, members dined Romanstyle, dramatized the auctioning of two slaves. 'and offered a prize for the best-dressed Roman lady. Entertainment for the event included mock gladiatorial combat and Roman dancing.
Scriba Susan O'Connor supervised programs, invitations and menus, while non member "slaves" waited on table. O'Brien, Donohue Frosh Maureen and Mary McCaffrey have been chosen to replace retiring senior cheerleaders Charlene Cabana, Rose Ferrero and Paula Svitenko. During her three-year cheering career Charlene has also participated in Glee Club, Minstrel and Student Council, and boasts membership in the National Honor Society and the Memory Book staff. Also a Memory Book editor, Rose lends her talents to the Glee Club and Minstrel productions, and participates in the NHS. Paula, a three-year Minstrel performer, claims membership in the Glee Club and honor society.
In observance of Law Day, CHS seniors attended an assembly in the auditorium. Guest speakers included Attorney William Stapleton, who explained the significance of Law Day, and Superior Court Clerk Edward Shea, who explained the importance and functions of the Springfield court system. By TERESA CONNORS "Serenade in Spring" climaxed Senior Week activities at Cathedral. as prom-goers danced to the music of Ray Richards and his orchestra, May 25. Dinner at the Yankee Pedlar a and Vincent's Steak House followed for the seniors and their guests.
Beginning the week's activities was fine arts night, May 20, which featured exhibits of work done by CHS art students, as well as place settings and wearing apparel of "home ec" students, and a dramatic program. Seniors participating in the evening's program were, Mary Lou Collins, Harrell Broughton, Susan Gruenheck, Christina Quinn, Patricia Roddy. Anthony Bertoldo and Michael Dacey. Underclassmen who took part included Brendan Montano, Carol Horr, Barbara Carroll and Catherine Collins. A group of freshmen dramatists presented scenes from Thornton Wilder's Town." Minstrel Revue hits, the "Astronauts," Michael Dacey, Raymond Barrett and Ronald Baker, songstress Carol Mae Fontaine, and an original skit by Walter Kuczek entertained the seniors at the annual banquet, May 23.
Class Day activities, May 24, reading of the will, prophecy, Who's Who, and senior song sheet to a senior-junior assembly and the distribution of the Memory Book, "pantherpix." Sr. Loretto Thomas, SSJ, class advisor, supervised the week's events, assisted by" committee members Patricia Beele, Noreen Britton, Nancy Coon, Martin Dwyer and Judith Forbes. Also aiding in preparations were Walter Jajuga, Lois Jasienowski, Loreen, LaPlante, Mary McGinity, John Meyers. Lois Parmelee, Geraldine Scott, Eleanor Sweeney and Maureen Whalen. Minnechaug Regional By SHIRLEY VERGE WILBRAHAM The silhouettes of dancers glided across one solid wall of red and white paper roses last Friday.
The event was Minnechaug's Senior Prom, held in the Embassy Room of the Sheraton-Kimball Hotel. The theme of the prom was "Painting the Roses Red" from "Alice in Wonderland." A red carpet and canopy adorned the main door of the ballroom. The carpet led the seniors and their guests to the world of ficticious Alice. The main decoration was a number of "card men" holding paint brushes and painting a bouquet of white roses red. The four pillars of the ballroom were covered with white and red paper roses to add to the theme.
Faculty members and their guests were chaperones. The general chairman of the prom was Sidney Gates; the decorations chairman was Nancy Roy. Senior Class of 1962 at Minnechaug will long remember their senior prom, "Painting the Roses Red." CAN'T TELL BUTTONS WITHOUT SCORECARD KETTERING, Ohio (P). The trouble with the push-button age that someone invariably pushes the wrong button. A group of foreign visitors were observing operations cf a local supermarket when a light went out inside a walk-in cooler.
A button found by one the visitors didn't turn on the lights. but it did sound an alarm at police headquarters. Within minutes, five cruisers were at the scene. A MAN By JANET MOWRY SOUTH DEERFIELD The Frontier Regional Band climaxed its year by participating in the Western Massachusetts Music Festival held in Athol and the annual spring concert. Both were a great success.
The concert was held May 19 at the school auditorium. Granger Norwood directed. A Stephen Foster medley was played by Paul Warner, trombonist and Andrea Nelson, pianist. During the concert the put on several skits. Taking part were Susan Clark, Maryann Morrissey, Joyce Bohonowicz, Nona Clary, Elizabeth Johnston, Janet Bagdon and Frieda Hayes.
Band officers are Paul Warner, president. Barbara Skibiski, secretary treasurer and Andrea Nelson, librarian. Chorus officers are Marcia Canney, president, Andrea Helstowski, secretary treasurer and Judy Wolfrom, librarian. Following the concert a gift of appreciation was presented to Mr. Norwood on behalf of all the work he has done for the choruses and band.
Holy Name Leaders CHICOPEE This week Holy Name spotlights the personalities of the underclass student leaders, Valerie Clarke and Judith Krawczyk the presidents of the Sophom*ore and Freshman Classes, respectively. Valerie is the daughter Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Clarke of 76 Dwight Chicopee.
As presiof HNHS's Sophom*ore Class. she has displayed many qualities of an excellent student leader. Valerie Clarke possesses various and numberable talents, one of which won for her the district award in 1961 for her poster submitted to the third annual Catholic Charities Appeal Poster and Essay Contest. An avid advocate of athletics, -Miss Clarke won the hole-in-one championship, sponsored by The Springfield Union. Other than golfing, spare moments will also find her enjoying sports such as tennis and bowling.
Valerie is an honor student with biology and English as her favorite subjects. She is a member of the Student Council and is now enjoying her second year as Longmeadow High By DOROTHY WILEY By JUDI JOHNSON -Senior Week at Longmeadow High School will begin officially at 6.30 Wednesday night, with the Senior Class banquet. The chairmen of the Wiggins the occasion, banquet committee, who chose are Jim Pool, Paul Rodman and Tim Paige. Among the events scheduled for the first night of "Senior Superintendent Week" are of. Schools speeches by.
Henry Cone, Principal Edgar G. Craver, and Vice-Principal Ralph Shindler, the reading of the class will and class history, and the distribution of yearbooks, by class president, Tom Clarke and the "Masacksic" editor. Ginny Shakour, A gift from the Senior Class to the high school will also be presented. The senior prom follows Thursday night, from 9 to 1. As chairman of the prom, Barbara Benton, Bill Ferris and Neil Markson chose "Moon its theme.
Invitations were sent to the patrons by a committee headed by Betty Russell and Bob Rossow: transportation will be provided by Jan Silanski and Ronnie Finn; Tony. Band was chosen to play by Paul Rodman. Prom publicity and tickets were provided by Judy Shindler and Dede Wiley. When the prom starts Thursday, students will cross over a covered bridge onto an island complete with forests and pools. Murals with the "Moon River" and its banks in the distance will cover the walls.
All decorations were VALERIE CLARKE a Sacristan. Holy Name's rising personality is planning a career in medicine and would like to the Medical School at the University of Miami. She is now doing voluntary work at the Mercy Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.
Ignacy A. Krawczyk of 13 Luther Chicopee, are the proud parents of Judith Krawczyk, Holy Name's frosh president. Judy, a graduate of St. Stanislaus Grammar School, began her role as a student leader when she served as the president of the Eighth Grade Civics Club. A budding personality at HNHS, Judy is also an honor student, enjoying most, the studies of ancient history and English, Among her extra-curricula activities, the frosh president is enrolled as a member of the Glee Club, the Sacristan's Club, and the Student Council.
She also is a member of the Sodality of Our Lady at St. Stanislaus Church. Judy, possesses a cheerful and invigorating personality, which will certainly be asset in a career of social service, where she plans to devote her time. learned in Civil Air Patrol also helps the individual in whatever occupation he chooses to pursue. Civil Air Parol cadets, both male and female, will find that this knowledge has been a great value to them.
When the male cadet enters the Armed Forces, everything that he learned in Civil Air Patrol will come back to him. Drill, military manners, the use of the uniform, and other things will be recalled. If he joins the Air Force, and has a certificate of proficiency, he automatically beccmes airman third class and receives the salary of that rank. Certainly everyone will be thinking in terms of air travel in the near future. Most people do now.
The knowledge the cadets gain in Civil Air Patrol therefore be useful to them in later life. whatever occupation he chooses, the member will find that Civil Air Patrol experience has enabled him to make friends and influence people easily, get along better in the business world, and give tine a greater understanding of vital part which aviation plays in modern living. YWCA By CAROL HANSEN Outgoing senior girls were recognized recently at annual recognition night at the YWCA on Howard St. Planned by Penny Fillion, president of the Senior High School, Ross Inter-Club Hanson, Council chairman and of the Y-Teen committee, the recognition night gave honorable mention to all senior girls who have completed the requirements of the YWCA and who have participated in a community activity. Also clubs as a unit were recognized for their contributions to the YWCA on the basis of qualifications set by the, -Committee.
prepared by Roberta Goldberg and Marlene Slater's decoration committee, and will be put up by the class. Refreshments will be served at the prom by Ann Moran, Cynthia Morer, and the refreshment committee. When the last light of the moon is overcome by the first light of dawn, most of the couples will have returned home to rest for graduation practice in the afternoon. For the first time, the graduation exercises Sunday afternoon at 4 will be held outdoors. Harold C.
Hunt will address class, speaking on "'Life's The juniors elected as marshals for the graduation exercises are Ann Murphy and Jim Finn. The juniors who will as ushers are Mary Alice Astaldi, Debbie Frisbie, Meredith Mudgett, Nancy Almgren, Sue Dale, Louise Siegal, Steve Parker, Sokolowski, Joe Roland, Richard Page, Roland Kuzon and Richard Cowles. When the Class 1962 has graduated, their Senior Week will reach its final hours in the graduation party, Sunday night and Mionday Morning. Then, the graduates will start a new phase in their lives. COMFORTING NOTE COLUMBUS, O.
(P Comforting note: The American Forest Products Industries Inc. reports that the United States is growing more wood yearly than is being harvested or lost to fire and diseases. L..
