Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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OLIVE SIMONDS ' i ' ll is pleasant red-head might well be called Giggles for as near as we can figure out that ' s her favorite occupation. We haven ' t heard much of her these past four years, but it is known that “Still waters run deep.” Basketball 1, 4; W. .mcatuck. 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4. DONALD SMETS Smitty, the l)oy with the calm and cool exterior, but underneath — wow! Dancing feet, dry humor, and fine [iliysupie make him an ailded attraction to any group. His ability to make friends will give him much happiness. Bon voj-age! Football 1; Basketball 1, 2 , 3, 4; Hockey 1; Graduation 4. LEWIS SNOW Who doesn ' t know Snowy by one way or another ' A ha])py-go- ' lucky fellow with an overflow of vim and a generous smile. An advertisement for his father ' s shoe business in an. ' class, we wish you success as a successor. Snowy. Basketball 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. FRED SODERSTJERNA Fred is one of our musically in- clined joung men. He i)la 3 -s the clarinet. He has light hair, is al- most invariablv dre.ssed in lirown, and has a .smile which is always winning him new friends. He is a good sport. Basketball 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Graduation 4. MARIE SULLIVAN Another veiw quiet student hail- ing from waj ' up in the Highlands. She is short and dark-haired with a twinkle in her eye. This is all we know aliout Marie. Maybe she is bashful or just dreaming of somebodv nice we don ' t know. Basketball 1, 2. CLARICE SWEEZEY Ha])p.v, as she is known to her best pals, is a verv cheerful sort of per.son who never seems to have a care or worrv to mar her serene calm. We admire tho.se dark curlv tresses, Happv, and that reach laugh. JUNE SWEEZEY June is an athletic and also chemically minded girl. I can ' t say what profession she will undertake but I do know she will hit tops in whatever she does. June is a laughing, good-natured girl. Good luck. Basketball 1, 3. ESTELLE TAYLOR Stella, a dark, quiet girl. Athletic and also scientific. Stella is popular in her own crowd but likecl by everyone. Her future is doubtful but I know she ' s a grand person to work with and will go far. Good luck! Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hocke ’ 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 3. VINCENT TAYLOR Vincent and the ladies are two elements that can ' t possibly be separated; he is also a keen dancer. Vincent comes from the East section of the town. Information Bureau should be his nickname for he knows all about the ladies. Hi Y 2, 3, 4; “Pirate’s Daughter” 2; “The Florist Shop” 4; Min.strel Show 4; Reception 4. ELEANOR TENNEY A more jolly and good-natured girl would be hard to find. Alwavs a smile for everyone no matter where she goes. A person with her sunny disjiosition will go far in whatever she undertakes. Best of luck to ' ou. Wampatuck. 2. 4. VIRGINIA THAYER Of course you all know Ginnj bj her everlasting smile, and surelv 3 ' ou ' ve seen her with the other three, Ruth Mac, and Margy, and especial- ly Ruth. It appears that .she is verv fond of athletics, at least basket- ball. Good luck! Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3; Minstrel Show 4. SHIRLEY THOMPSON If by anv chance a giggle escapes in an unusuallv quiet classroom just look around for Shirlej . Shirlev’s carefree waj and sunnv smile will take her a long waj towards success. We hear she’s headed for Bridgewater. Best of luck! Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 4; Minstrel Show 4; Cla.ss Song 4; “Dulcj ” 3. 26

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ZOA PRATT L()t« of fun everyone says, al- though in appearance she l elie.s this faet. We all know you to be a fine kid and a good student in English. She plays a honey of a game of basketliall ami is an ex- cellent siiort. “Pirate’s Daughter” 2; Basket- ball 1, 3, 4; Alinstrel Show 4; (ilee Club 4; Band 2, 3. JOSEPH REARDON Joseph has dark hair and laugh- ing Irish eyes. He has a yiuiet pleasing disiiosition. He is well liked by his classmates and we hope that he will make a success of whatever he decides to make his life work. Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; ’arsity 4. LOUISE REYNOLDS Louise is another gal what goes out of town for her men; and to a rival town at that! Milton is the place. She is a snajipy dresser and simply grand at sports. Her con- stant running mate is Clary Jack- son. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 2 , 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Gym learn 2, 3, 4; “Pirate ' s Daughter” 2; Track 4; Baseball 2. JOHN RIELLEY Alabama is one of the most popular young men in B. H. S. because of his melodious southern drawl. Where’s the long lost tie, Al? Wdth that “Yes, mum” stuff he ' ll make a second Will Rogers. Don’t you think so’? NORMAN RILEY Parley-vous ITancais’? Oui, Oui! Norman has brown hair, blue eyes, and a smile that sets your heart a banging with added crescendo. He is the baby of the class, and we hear he is going to be a school “marm.” FRANCIS RINALDI Did you ever hear of a football hero’? Well here’s a baseball one. He is medium height with dark hair. He is a jolly companion and all round good fellow. We hope he will have all the success in the world. Ba.seball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT ROBERTS He’s quiet and unassuming, but he certainly surjirises us sometimes with his recitations. What would Miss Keancy do without him when she wants to know where Paris is’? Writing editorials is his hobby. And his ii ' ckname’? Call hun Bobby. Orchestra 3, 4; “P ' rate’s Daugh- ter” 2; Wampatuck 4; Minstrel Show 4; Year Book. 4; (dass Motto 4. RUTH ROEBLAD Rutlde is a great kid as well as a good sport. She is full of fun and has a secret desire to be a journalist. She leaves behind a sister, much like herself. Keeji up the good work, Ruthie. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Gym Team 2, 3; Track 3, 4; Reception 4. JOHN ROGERS What would we do without our daily smile! Joh n po.sses.ses one of those jolly, sunn}- dispositions that even the grouchiest and saddest of us could not help but catch once in a while. His great sense of humor, pleasant appearance, and wonder- ful personality all combine in mak- ing him well-liked bj ' all. Baseball 4; Basketball 4. SAMUEL ROSANNA Sammy will long be r( memb( red for his remarkable ability in the field of dramatics, es])( ' cially his fine portrayal as the dignified Initler in “Dulcy” and manj- other school presentations. His sense of humor and pleasing personality have won him many friends ami are sure to help him on to success in life. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Oral Flnglish Club 3; “Dulcy” 3; “Pirate’s Daughter” 2; Minstrel Show 4; Ba.seball 4. MARJORIE SCHEIBLE All of us know slim Midge and her sweet smile. Midge has light brown hair of just the right color and what we call style. She sort of slinks around yet she is always there. And where there’s Midge there’s always Ruth! Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 3, 2; Hockey 4; ’IVack 3, 4. ADELAIDE SCHROTH Adelaide is certainly a sewing enthusiast. We hear she just dotes on dancing and her brother’s bees — don’t dote too hard on the bees, Adelaide! When you see a tall slim blonde swaying toward 3 ’ou, it’s sure to be Adelaide. Basketball 1, 2, 4. 25

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ALMA TOBIX Alma joined us tliis year l)ut is very p()i)ular, nevertheless. Some- hody told us that Wendell is her favorite name. (Three guesses why. ) fler pleasant smile and i)leasing personality make us very glad she eame. New Jersey ' s lo.ss was our gain. WIXOXA TORREY We have eertainly enjoyed the aecpiaintanee of Nona through our tour years. She is the possessor of a cheerful, hap])y-go-lueky disposi- tion, and always brightens the situation with her jire.sence. We wish Nona the best of luck — she deserves it. Basketball 1, 2 ; BaiKpiet 4. PETER VALLE What will Miss Hearn’s Oral English C ' la.ss do without Pete! Pete al.so likes basketball and is tpiite a player as is known by the fans of the Braintree Junior Church League. He will some day be a big business man. Basketball 1, 2 , 3, 4; Ba.seball 4; “Dulcy” 3; “Pirate ' s Daughter’’ 2; Dramati ' Club 3; Minstr el Show 4; C ' la.ss Gift 4. SUSIE VAX GEMERT Susie has the knack of wearing big bonnets and making them look nice. The opposite sex pick Sue as their ideal girl, especially our newcomers. Her bosom pal, Dot, vouches for her good disposition and funny way. Good luck, Sue. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Track 4; Wampatuck. 3, 4; Baseball 2. CLIFFORD WAITE That stocky, good-looking fellow from the Highlands of Braintree. Cliff e.xcels in gymnastic work and Cro.ss Country. He was captain in his Junior year. He is one great lad and is sure to succeed in whatever he attempts. Hi-Y 3, 4; Football 1; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Gym Team 3, 4; Rifle Club 4; Basketball 1, 2; Class Day 4. WILLARD WALKER Willie, as he is known, has been with us four years. He is well-liked by all who know him. Tall, light hair and blue eyes. He carries his many freckles very well. Football 1; Basketball 3; Hockev 4. HELEX WALLACE The singing bird of the Senior cla.ss. We first realized her ability as a singer in “Pirate’s Daughter.” And then along came the Senior Minstrel Show! And I’m sure we’re not the only ones who think she can sing. Her jfleasant personality is also well known. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; “Pirate’s Daughter” 2; Dramatic Club 3; “Dulcy” 3; Minstrel Show 4; Cla.ss Song 4; Glee Club 4. HELEX WALTER June is probably our tiniest mem- ber. With her sunny smile and cheery greetings she’s sure to get ahead in the world. We hear that June hopes to be a nurse and are sure she’ll make good. Best of luck, June. Junior Prom 3; Hockey 2; Basketball 1, 2. DORIS WARBURTtJX Dot is that tall, thin, athletic- girl who is .seen perpetually with her pal. Sue. She was a great asset to the hockey team this past year. Dot is an ardent worker and a great friend. Good luck. Dot. Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Baseball 2. MARJORIE WASHBURX A girl with the million dollar smile IS Margie. Pretty and always cheerfid. To Hollywood she should go and try her luck. Good luck! A very active and popular person in her own group. Happine.ss and succe.ss. Minstrel Show 4. EDWIX WATTERS Where Watters is so Maxim is. Tall, quiet, brown-haired fellow, who is Tarzan in di.sguise. I am told that he loves to build pent- houses in trees, far above the heads of ordinary mortals. Probably a future contractor. Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4; Football 4; Class Day 4. IREXE WHITE Tiny should be her name. A cute little Ijlonde who must cause many a heart break. A very cpiiet per.son but with a friendly cITsposition. We wonder if she spends all her concentration upon her homework’? Future happine.ss! Basketball 1, 2. 27