Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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Our Faculty PRINCIPAL, James L. Jordan Secretary Kathleen Welch Science Samuel E. Lawrence, Head Paul V. Toolin Almeda M. Walker James M. Dysart Harold IM. Hawkes Mathematics Katherine K. Waldron, Head Alton C. Perrj ' Walter J. Kane Civics William H. Erwin James M. Dysart History G, Vinton Jones, Head Albert J. Murphy Eula I. Hutchins ICdward R. Oakman Constance F. Steelier, Head Charles W. Brooks Marion L. Billings Katherine D. Hearn Bernadine McCusker Mary C. Halloran Eleanor Chace ART Aldo C. Chiesa, Head Katherine D. Hearn Richard W. Johnson Latin Ida Wilsker Hazel M. Summerville Eleanor Chace French Josephine A. Keany, Head Hazel M. Summerville German and Spanish Chester Ullman Hofsehold Arts Ruth J. Bennett, Head Doris Trowt Commercial Raymond L. Strangford, Head Edna M. Parker Richard W. Johnson Mildred B. Ahlgren Viola P. Evans Lili A. Kleinberg Margaret C. Kirby Ruth W. Thrasher Anna M. Tilley Marion J. Simpson G. Kenneth Rogers Mary 1. Bohenko Librarian Ruth P. Strout Instrumental Music Arthur P. Hauck Vocal Music Mae L. Lindsay Physical Education Ellsworth R. Thwing, Head Alice E. Daughraty Nurse Mary E. Collins Cafeteria Doris Trowt PAGE 6

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i c Worship The relifj ' ious history of liraintree dates from the days of John Wheelwii ht and his “(diapel of Ease” at Mt. Wollaston and the quarrels concerning the religious beliefs of Anne Hutchinson. The ideal of religious freedom, cherished and upheld from the early days of colonization, has always been respected and protected as may b( ' witnessed by the many churches of many creeds in our town today. Education One of the first considerations of ovir ancestors was given to the cidtural welfare of their children when the C. ' oddington lands were purchased by the town for the purpose of building a school. From the first the sessions of the public schools were held in the Town Hall until the erection of the Monatiquot School in 1892. The high school was moved there and remained until the present Braintree High School was built in 1927. Thayer Academy was founded by General Thayer who, at his death, left a legacy for the establishment of an academy for the bene- fit of the former town of Braintree — now the towns of Braintree, Quincy, Randolph, and Holbrook. Braintree is proud of the educational opportunities open to her boys and girls in their preparation for a useful life. Prominent Men First among Braintree sons are the illustrious names of John Hancock, Samuel Adams and John Adams. History has already placed these stalwarts in the annals for all time. General Sylvanus Thayer is another Braintree name inscribed among the great. His “consecrated serviceableness” to the finer ideals of life is a lesson which all mankind might do well to consider. It is to the generosity of General Thayer that Braintree owes the Thayer Academy and the Thayer Public Library, among other bequests. The name of Josiah French is remembered for his untiring service to his community and his donation of the land to the town where the Town Hall and French’s Common is now located. The name of Capt. Moses French merits mention for his services as teacher in the public schools of Braintree. Himself an ardent patriot, he instilled into the minds of his pupils the love of country which pervades our community today. Thomas A. Watson, more than any other one man, was responsible for the growth of the telephone in its infancy through his untiring effort and scientific contributions in the field. Then, of recent years, though not a native of Braintree but yet perhaps the most dis- tinguished citizen of Braintree today, is our own beloved Horace T. Cahill, Lieut. Governor of the Commonwealth of Ma.ssachusetts. Little need be written of his sterling character and steady rise in th( ' respect and admiration of his fellow townsfolk. The role of distinguished names of Braintree could go on and on, but the few mentioned here must serve as highlights in our town his- tory. Braintree we salute you!

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The Alumni Rostrum Class OF 1904 Sadie Nelson Thoren Class OF 1917 Janice Norris Gammons Class OF 1918 Mona B. Norris Class OF 1928 Kenneth Hayden Class of 1929 Andrew B. Moline Albert Avitabile Class of 1930 Albert Walsh Cdass OF 1931 Edward R. Oakman Doris Jones Temple Entre Nous Club Cdass OF 1932 Richard Lavery Harry M. Belyea Jean MacKenzie Willis Dorothy Anne Drinan Class OF 1933 Virginia Drinan Class OF 1934 Edith Bennett Leo R. Bennett Douglas MacKenzie Don Wilder A. Wendell Drollett Class OF 1935 Jean Day Jack Phillips Alice M. Avitabile Ernest F. Sears Mary Charles Class OF 1936 Richard H. McDonough Melvin E. Goodearl Richard Pillsbury Gertrude Urquhart Class OF 1937 Zoa Pratt E. Russell Ackerson Arlene Lavery Evelyn Oliver Virginia Pillsbury Katherine Callanan Joseph C. Avitabile Carleton Wing William Wilder Class OF 1938 Marie A. McDonough Norman Ross Charlotte Paradis Donakl Maxham Spencer Belyea Richard Layton Arsen Charles Class OF 1939 Ruth Pai)ps Phyllis Kilmain Mary Holton Ruth D. Shedd Clement B. Avitabile Patsy E. Avitabile Jane Flanigan Frederick E. Hart William Levangie Marion Scudder PAGE 7