Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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MARGARET McSHARRY Margaret is dark-haired with blue Irisli eyes — well, at least, hazel. She always has a .smile for everyone, and can make a joke out of almost e verything. In fact, sometimes her teachers wi.sh she didn’t joke quite so much. Basketbidl 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4. MURIEL MEN’CKE Although Muriel isn’t fair she is an excellent example of her sex. Her dark features and sparkling brown eyes rock many a l)oy in Braintree High. Although .shedoe.sn ' t indulge in school activities she is a cheerful and well-liked classmate. Recej)tion 4. JOSEPH MISCHLER An ace lineman, rip-em-up-tear- em-apart-Mischler was very valu- able to Coach Kane in winning glory for good old B. H. S. Good luck, Joe; we hope you go through life as you went through opposing linemen. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. ROBERT MOHAN Moon, as he writes his name, has a hal)it of coming into class at one minute of eight. He’s going to join the navy we hear. Starting in early to prove that a sailor has a sweet- heart in ever}- port. Rifle Club 1; Minstrel Show 4; Band 1, 2. RICHARD MORCOM Dick Morcom is one of the fam- ous Morcom twins. He looks ex- actly like his brother Bill except that he is a trifle larger and his hair is tlarker. He lived up to the Morcom fame on the football team. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4; Class Gift 4. WILLIAM MORCOM Bill Morcom, the other Morcom twin, is not as serious as his brother, Dick. Bill is also famous for his athletic prowess. When anyone tells a story, Bill can always go him one better by telling of his numerous uncles. Cross Countrv 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Class Day 4. PHYLLIS MORSE Phyllis is that brown-haired and brown-eyed girl that is so out- standing in basketball. Besides being athletic she is a good student on whom you can depend. What- ever your aims for the future are, we wish you success, Phyllis. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. GERTRUDE MOYNIHAN Gertie is one of the Moynihan triplets that we so often see to- gether. She has proved herself to be a very capable salesman, at least when it comes to selling tickets to football games. Bashful, popu- lar and capable describes Gertie. Basketball 1,2; “Pirate’s Daugh- ter’’ 2; Hockey 3; Wa.mpatuck. 4. HELEN MOYNIHAN Here, friends, .students, and pa- ents is perhai)s of one our quietest girls. Her blond hair and broad smile help to sjjread cheer among us. A friend to everybody- — that’s Helen. HELEN MURPHY This petite, dark-haired and blue-eyed colleen is one of our sweetest senior girls. We don’t hear much from Helen, but it certainly has been a pleasure for all of us, knowing and having Helen with us these four years at Braintree High. Basketball 1, 2, 3; “Pirate’s Daughter” 2; Hockey 2. ISABELLE MURPHY Isabelle is one of our live wires. We always know when she enters a room. She seems to be always on the go. Her studies never seem to bother her much, but even so she usually knows all the answers. “Pirate’s Daughter” 2. CHARLES NELSON Charlie Nelson is as well known as his brother Ernie. He did a good job on the football team this year. Charlie is always smiling whenever you see him. No wonder he is a favorite with the fair sex. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 4; Banquet 4. 23

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RUTH LINDBOHM Ruth, whose blond hair has had many admirers, is a member of the group of Jinny, Mao, and Mar- gy. Ruth ' s name has been noticed on the Honor Roll during her four years in High School. Hockey 2; “Pirate ' s Daughter 2; Basketball 2, 4; W.wipatuck. 2, 4; Glee Club 4; Class Song 4; Min- strel Show 4. CHARLES LYONS Charlie leads our band as head drum major and tlo the girls rave! Even the Freshmen seem to be on intimate terms with him. In the classroom Charlie is (piiet and is usually ready to help in a tight spot. Band 2, 3, 4; Ba.seball 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. MARION B. M.acDONALD Buttons, as she is known to some of her intimate friends, was one of t-he many cheerleaders during the football season. Marion is small and has dark hair and eyes and a pleasing personality. Gym Team 2; “Mikado 2; Baseball 2; Minstrel Show 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer leader 4 MARION E. M.acDONALD Here is the fourth member of our (piadruplets — Ginny, Ruth, Margy and Mac. Mac is tall, dark and very irleasant. Also good-natured and good fun we are tohl. And we mustn ' t forget her ability as a basketball player. Glee Club 4; Basketball 4; Minstrel Show 4. BERNICE Mackenzie Bunny and how a])propriate! Full of life — that ' s she. If you feel down-hearted go to her. She will heli you laugh your troubles away. Here ' s hoping her life will always be just a bowl of cherries garnished with success and happine.ss. Basketball 1, 2. VIVIENNE M. GLATHLIN Not only can she drive a car (as Miss axfield will tell you) but she ca!i make those knitting needles fly also. Vivienne can easily be said to be one of the best dre.s.sed Seniors as well as the quietest. Dramatic Club 1; Band 2; Wamp.atuck. 3, 4; “Pirate’s Daugh- ter 2. CLIFFORD MAGNUSON We all know and will remember Maggie for his ability on the basket- ball court and for his catching grin. .4nd I’m sure his chemistry lab. associates won’t forget him! He is the kind of Senior the Frosh look U{) to. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2; Hockey 4; “Pirate’s Daughter 2 . HELENA MARKLEY Better known as Nellie, her blond curly hair is the envy of all unfortunate girls on damp days. She can very capably use a needle and has been one of Niiss Bennett’s best students. Success should be yours, Nellie. Junior Prom 3; Class Motto 4. HAROLD MARTIN Harold plays the bass drum in our orchestra. This is about the only time he makes much noise. He is noted for being one of the smallest boys in our cla.ss. All the success in the world to you, Harold. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Min.strel Show 4. NEWTON McKEAN Newton is one of our quiet boys — .sometimes. He is never one to start a fuss, but — man — can he fiinsh one! He almo.st always has a broad grin on his face, a grin which nothing can change. RITA McMAHON Blue eyes, brown hair — no wonder Rita is so popular. She isn’t much for athletics, but is a good sport in everything else, and has a smile for everybody. Good luck, Rita. Basketball 1. . GNES McSHARRY Agnes is the quiet McSharry sister, and sometimes almost gets lo.st in the hubbub of school life. But she always manages to be there, especially if it’s one of Miss Flint’s music classes. We predict success for a good student. Basketball 1, 2, 4; Minstrel Show 4. 22

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HELEN NELSON On the surface Helen seems to be one of our quiet girls, but there are those of us who know that she can be swell fun. Her blonde hair makes her stand out among her friends. Good luck to you, Helen. Band 2, 3; Hockey 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4. M. RY NELSON Mary is the type of girl every- body likes. She is always pleasant and has a verj ' pleasing personality. She hasn ' t made up her mind as to what to do when she leaves school, but, nevertheless, we wish her good luck. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ROY NELSON Roy is a tall lank}- fellow who is always with a good sense of humoi ' . Roy doesn’t know yet what he wants to do when he leaves schocd but, no matter what he does, we are sure he will succeed. WILLLVM NELSON Billy is a fine actor and has been in many plays both in and outside of .school. He is very witty ami always has a cheerful smile for everyone. Billy also goes to a great number of plays himself. Dramatic Club I, 3; “Dulcy 3. RUBY 0. KLEY Ruby is the cute red head from East Brain iree who also is quite a heart-breaker, eh Bud ' : She is cpiite an athlete ami may some day be an Olympic champion. With that personality coupled with ability success will be yours. Hockey, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Banquet 4. EVELYN OLIVER Some might refer to Evie as a very guict and sedate } ' oung lady, but those are the poor unfortunates who have never witne.s.sed her great excitement in the midst of a ba.sketball game. She is full of fun and considered a good sport by all her close associates. ' Ba.sketball 1, 2, 4; Minstrel Show 4; Reception 4. ARTHUR PERRY Art is a boy that never says much but he is a very cheerful lad and is always smiling. Art would like to be a prominent law}-er some day as he is very much interested in the subject of law. DAVID PETTERSON Dave is a very quiet boy but he is a swell guy when you get to know him. He is always Hlling to lend a helping hand with anything he can. Dave also knows a lot about automobiles and machinery. Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4. VIRGINIA PILLSBURY Jinny has black hair, blue eyes, and must be minus her vocal chords. Poor Jonesy will always be in search of her voice, but that doesn’t matter anyway because those who know her couldn’t think of getting along without her. PHYLLIS PITTS Phil may be recognized by her wavy black hair and flashing dar k eyes (the kind people sing about). Her cheerful voice is heard early in the morning before the rest of us come to enough to know where we are. Gym team 2, 3; Hockey 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; “Mikado” 2. WALTER POOR Wally is a happy go lucky fellow who doesn ' t seem to care about anything. He is always getting a session for something. Some day Wally would like to be a track star. He also likes to skate and play hockey. Cross Country 4; Track 4; Hockey 4. MABEL PRATT Frances (as she likes to be called) is a cheerful companion. Fond of pianos, baseball, talking, and bicycles. Like the rest of the East Braintreeites she manages to catch E bus as it is leaving. (Roller skates are in order!) Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. 24