Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1942 volume:

I i . I! ' ' i j I Property of Braintree historical society, ino. J Presenting The Story of Ilur Yniith (if Today In tlio 1941 Edition of PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS. BRAINTREE :,;OF BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL MASSACHUSETTS ii ' ij y WALTER J. KANE Mathematics Norwich University, Military College of New England, 1930, with a commission as Second Lieutenant, Cavalry Reserve. Called February 17, 1942. CHESTER ULLMAN Spanish and German Drafted March 10, 1941 — Camp Edwards, Rg. Hq. Btry, 180th Field Artillery. Sent to North Car- olina on maneuvers, and promoted to Corporal in the field during Novem- ber. Departed for an unknown destination in January, 1942. PAUL V. TOOLIN Head Department of Science U ' liversity of New Hampshire with a commission as Second Lieuten- ant, Infantry Reserve. Promoted to First Lieutenant in 1934. Lieutenant Toolin is now Assitant to the Ad- jutant General, stationed at the First Corps Area Headquarters, Boston. ALDO D. CHIESA Head Art Department Massachusetts Normal Art Called January 24, 1942, now stationed at Camp Lee, Virginia, Second Lieutenant, (Quartermaster Corps. Lieutenant Chiesa is instruc- tor in field operations, including maps, map-reading, charts, aerial photog- raphy and compass. FACULTY SENIORS UNDER i FACULTY Master James L. Johdax Sub Masters Albert J. Murphy Alton C. Perry Secretary Kathleen Welch Science Paul V. Toolin, Head, in Army Service Almeda M. Walker, Dean of (lirls James M. Dysart Harold M. Hawkes Krvin Stuart John H. Crowell, Substitute Mathematics Katherine K. Waldron, Head Alton C. Perry Walter J. Kane, in Army Service Margaret Brewster, Suiistitute History and Civics G. VAnton Jones, Head and Guidance Director Albert J. Muriuiy Eula I. Hutchins Edward K. Oakman William H. Erwin James M. Dysart English Constance F. Stecher, Head Charles F. Brooks LARION L. Billings Katherine D. Hearn Bernadine McC ' usker Mary C. Halloran Elizabeth J. Rand Art Aldo C. Chiesa, Head, in Army Service Harriet Kimball, Substitute Katherine D. Hearn Albert J. Murphy Latin Ida Wilsker Hazel i I. Summerville Modern Language Josephine A. Keany, Head Hazel M. Summerville Chester Ullman, in Army Serviei ' Leon P. Browne, Substitute Household Arts Ruth J. Bennett, Head D. Roberta Walkey, Cafeteria Mgr. Commercial Raymond L. Strangkord, Head Edn.v M. Parker Richard W. Johnson Mildred B. Ahlgren ' ioLA P. Evans Irli a. Kleinberc; Margaret C. Kirby Ri’th W. Thr.ysher Anna M. Tilley Marion J. Simpson (!. Kenneth Rogers Mary I. Bohenko Librarian Ruth P. Strout Music Arthur P. Hauck, Instrumental Mae L. Lindsay, Vocal Health Education Ellsworth R. Thwing, Director Alice E. Daughraty, Physical Flducation Louis C. Rudolph, Physical Education Mary E. Collins, Nurse {8 1 SENIORS ALDEN ADAMS Sidehorse star, host of friends. Gym Team 2, 3, 4; Ring Committee 3; Senior Show 4; B Club 3, 4; Wampa- TUCK Staff 4. FRANCES ADAMS Keep in the background seems to be her motto. Likes dancing. Senior Show 4. WALTER ALBERT Wally, State champ on rings. Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 4; From Committee 3. ALBERT ALLEN Tubby, good sport, always ready with a smile, good blocker, woman hater? Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baiupiet Com- mittee 4. B. H. S. THOMAS ANDERSON Serious, dark eyes, many freckles, quiet and demure, soft spoken, no female in- terests. Cross Country 3, 4. GORDON ARNOLD Romeo in uniform, man of a few words, tall, dark and handsome, likes movies. Baseball 3. ANTONIO AVITABLE Two-ton Tony, ground gainer, bashful? Big League meat, southpaw hero. Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSE BARKER Rosie. Seems to take her shorthand and type .seriously. Will make someone a swell .secretary. CHARLES ALVES Serious tyi)e student, (puet senior, interested in show business, quite an actor. What a Life 3. MARY ANDERSON Mary has her finger in every l)ie. Hockey 3; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Senior Show 4; Ring Committee 3; Sopho- more Social Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Belle of Barcelona 2 ; Picture Committee 3. BARBARA BARTER Barb. Cute, swell smile. Gym Team 1; Belle of Barce- lona 2; Decorating Commit- tee 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Penny Serenade 2. DOROTHY BASHER Full of pej) and is enthusi- astic about everything. Al- ways has a smile. Penny Serenade 1. 1 n 0(1 19 4 2 RUTH BEAN Ruthie is a brilliant student, always gets on the honor roll. Junior Red Cross Representative 4. WESTON BEAN Small but sure, Mac, bright eye.s, quiz kid, speed wizard. Cross Countrj ' 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 4. BEATRICE BELYEA Bea has plenty of energy to go places. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3; Oral English Play 2. PATRICIA BENSON Patty has a grin for every- one. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Show 4; Ojieretta 2, 3, 4; iMusic Festival 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD BENSON Star end, handsome, and alwaj ' s sleepy. Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Vice President, President B Club; Tennis 2. DOROTHY BENTLEY Dottie is our little mouse. Gjun Team 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Show 4; Sophomore Social 2; Picture Committee 4; Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4. BERNICE BERNHARDT Bernice is quiet, studious, and an A student. Likes dancing and roast chicken. ADELE BOLTZ Adele likes to make scrap books of poems. Favorite dish is ice cream. CJlee Club 3. ALBERT BOUSQUET Soda-jerker, struggle-buggy, Morj)heus pal. Bill, Steak, innocent look, Dimi)les, little pudgy. Rifle Club 1, 3. RICHARD BOUTIN Shotgun best pal, Toolin ' s little helper, slow, deliberate guy, mischievous. Football 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 2, 3, 4. PHYLLIS BRIGGS Phyl is a small, cute blonde who will make someone a very good secretary. PAULINE BROWN Hardly a word is heard from Pauline who is probably the quietest girl in school. {n RAYMOND BROWN Scholar, everybody’s pal, great organizer, always cheer- ful. Track 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Cross Countrj ' 4; Class President; Yearbook 4; Foot- ball 2. NORMAN BRUMMETT Miss Billings’ pet headaehe. Neophyte auto driver, flashy dresser, adores the women, always ean argue. WILLIAM BUCKLEY Oh, what a stride! Silent type. Einstein sui)i)orter, hopeful chemist, airplane au- thority, woman hater. Track 2,3. ■ 6 . H. S. PHYLLIS CARLSON Phyllis is the more studious tyjre. Here’s wishing you success in whatever you may do. THOMAS CASSIDY Dead eye, small, demure type, easily pleased, no ladies’ man, serious worker, smilin’ Irish eyes. CELIA CAVANAGH A sweet smile and disposition is Celia’s charm. Glee Club 3, 4; Decoration Committee 3; Senior Show 4; State Festival 3. ROSELLA BUTLER Rosie. Seen with Marion, Eileen, and Barbara. Likes fried chicken. Full of fun. KENNETH CHATFIELD Ken, Hyde Park enthusiast, big noise, great joke vocab- ulary, hot drummer, quite a hot ticket. Or is he? JOHN CAHILL Weed, sleei)y, lazy-bones, histor}- — siesta class, whiffle supj)orter, woman hater, movies, sober face. LOUISE CAMPBELL Louie. Nice clothes, nice girl. Hockey 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1; Wampatx ' Ck 3; S enior Show 4; Junior Prom 3; B Club 3. 4. EILEEN CHEVERIE Eileen’s interests seem to be outside of school; we wonder why? Senior Show 4. RITA COLLINS One of our wizards at short- hand. The teachers think so. Gym Team 1; Chorus 2; Senior Show 4. I 9 I ! i i 02 19 4 2 GRACE CONNOLLY Grace is forever dashing down the corridors. Don’t you ever get tired and slow down? JAMES CONNOLLY Jimmy, basketball, star cen- ter, Whitey, gets around a lot, dark, wavy hair, super hep cat. MARGARET CONNOLLY Tall, athletic. Peg cuts quite a figure on any field. Tennis 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; Gym Team 1. BEVERLY COPP Bev’s interests center mostly, perhaps, in the sports world. Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Tennis 4. ELIZABETH COPP Betty, cute, popular, and outstanding. Hockey 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Gym Team 2, 3, 4; Senior Show 4; Ring Committee 3; Junior Prom 3; B Club 4. THELMA CORRIGAN Although fast behind the wheel, Thelma is, as a rule, rather easy-going. Gjmi Team 1. PATRICIA COX Generally seen in the midst of a group, where laughter and merriment prevail. MARY CURLEY A lot of fun. Gym Team 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4; The Belle of Barcelona 2; Pirates of Penz- ance 3. LEONA CUSHING A good sport, grand scout, we know you will get ahead in the world. ROBERT DAVIDSON How’s the weather up there. Bud? Gail, Evelyn, Barbara, what a list! What a dancer. MARY ANN DAY Mary Ann is active and pop- ular. Gj’in Team 1; Oral English Play 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; M’.vMP. TurK 1, 2, 3; Yearbook 4. JOHN DE COSTE Doggy, basketball fan, wolf at heart in basketball and with females, perpetual whif- fle. Gift 4; Basketball 1, 2. 03 } B. H. S iMA MARY BE COSTE mall,; (larivtH ' ute, likes (Quin- cy, (loe j ' Il ' t JiJLlte school. Mary and Cionnie are iiisei)aral)le. ( V PAULINE DELORY rauline has the most hcaiiti- I’ul red hair, Init hates to have anyone call her Red. OTTO DENNING Nice curly hair, South Brain- tree cut-u]), big wind, teachers’ pet ’? Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1. FRANCIS DEVINE Music is Betty’s greatest interest. Glee Club 1, 2; Chorus 2; Vhat a Life 8; Belle of Barcelona 2. HENRY DIOTTE Hank, muscle man, sjjeed demon, water boy. Baseball Manager 3; Track Manager 2, 8, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 8, 4; Footl)all Manager 2, 8, 4. COLLEEN DORA Always keep your grand sense of humor; it is the greatest asset anyone can have. GEORGE DRAKE Many friends, former Quincy student, always cheerfull, in- clined toward devil-may-care attitude. V. S. Navy. JOSEPH DRINK’WATER Nick, basketball su{)j)orter, all around good sport, Geepo, Weed. Baseball 1; Cross Country 2, 3; Basketball 2, 8, 4; Prom Committee 8. GEORGE DUNN Haidv, strong, silent type, I)edal pusher, avid Morpheus disciple. Gym Team 2, 8, 4; Debate 3, 4; Oral English President 4. HAROLD EDMONDSON Old car enthusiast, flashy dresser, quiet — in Miss Wal- dron’s, room. SHIRLEY EISENHAUER Shirley is one of our most cooi)erative workers. Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Show 4. LOUIS FAUSTINI Luba, handy man with a rifle, encyclopedia on ballis- tics, ardent hunter, good sport. Rifle Team 1, 2, 3, 4. { 14 } 19 4 2 ROBERT FERRIS All around manager, good sport, woman hater? Whif- flite. Basketball Manager 2, 3; Basketball 4; Cross Country Manager 3; Base- ball 4. CORRINE FITZSIMMONS A sparkling personality makes Connie one of our best liked glamour girls. Glee Club 1, 2. WEBSTER FLAHIVE Serious, always gets home- work done, Miss Stecher ' s headache, new comer, friend of Miss Hutchins, woman hater? FLORENCE FOSTER Frances is not very well- known, but those who do know her like her very much. JANE FOX Lovely voice, grand sport. Good luck, Jane. Gym Team 1; Chorus 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4. BERNARD FRAZIER Squawk pipe artist, 63 inches of wind, messenger for office, serious. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4. MARJORIE FRAZIER Marjie, Virginia, and Dot — three musketeers. Marjie ' s favorite sport is horseback riding. VIRGINIA FRAZIER Although Virginia ajjpears to be quiet in class, appear- ances are very deceiving. Operetta 3; Glee Club 3. DOROTHY FRENCH Pretty hair, a giggle. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Belle of Barcelona 2; Pirates of Penzance 3; B Club Show I. MERTON FROGGATT One of our 6-footers, quiet, woman hater ajjparently, in- (]uisitive mind, scientific in- terests, serious temperament. JEAN GAGNE Jean works a great deal. With plenty of e.xi)erience, she should make an excellent secretary. FRANCIS GALIANO Frank, star tackle, hold that line, block that kick, cheer- ful disposition. F’ootball 2, 3, 4; Band 2; B Club 4. { 15 MARY GALLAGHER If you see anyone (loing something unusual or devil- ish, you will probably find Mary there. GORDON GASKILL Music lover, great hand with the women, good sport. B Club Show 1; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Oi)eretta 3. RUTH GILBERT Ruth’s time is spent eating ice cream and dancing; school is not Ruth’s chief interest. GLORIA GOOD ' WIN ITill of pep, Gloria is the spark plug that sets every- thing off. Glee Club 3, 4; Chorus 4; Operetta 3. ORHAM er, Je Lover, rustles pojjular. Cross 3; Football 4; Basketl) 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. ANNE GREENE Full of fun, anyone is bound to have a good time with Anne around. Operetta 2. B. H. S. ROBERT GRIFFIN Bob has more fight than a whole football team. Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3. MARY GUILIANO Mary never failed to have her homework done, and should make a good business woman. THERESA HALL Theresa thinks she’s fooling us with that serious look but we know she’s just acting. WHITFIELD HALLETT Whit is extremel 3 ' modest about his muscles. Football 1, 2; G m Team 3, 4; Track 3, 4; What a Life 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY HALPIN Marj ' is another smart girl, having a splendid scholastic record. Field Hockey 3, 4; Wampatuok 2; Chorus 1; Yearbook 2. GERTRUDE HARKIN When you really know Gert she is a grand person. Pic ture Committee 4; Chorus 4; Glee Club 4. U6 } 19 4 2 ROBERT HARLOW Bob likes all kinds of sports, and the women. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2. LEON HARRIS Leon is an inadvertant woman hater. Gym Team 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Cross Country 2; Operetta 3; Wamp. tuck 4; Yearbook 4. GERTRUDE HATCH Marjorie and Norma. Who is he, Gertrude? Is she really quiet? Gym Team 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. RICHARD HIRTH Shorty, quiet, studious, he will always give you his homework — wrong or right. JOHN HIRTLE Slow motion personified, en- thusiastic sleeper, always late for gym. His build is in his coat. RUTH HOLMBERG Future secretary. Very quiet? Nice smile. Heart interests elsewhere. Senior Class Gift. RICHARD HOLMES Lefty, star baseball hurler, strong, silent tj ' pe, energetic basketball player. Immune to women. Basel )all 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY HOWE A little girl with big eyes. She and Helen are insepar- able. Gym Team 1; Glee Club 2, 3. RICHARD HUER Dick is the invader from Weymouth, hand.some, devil- ish, a way with the women. Football 3,4; Rifle Team 3, 4; Gym Team 3, 4. h •L , 9ARKARA , HENNESSEY Norma, Dottie, Shirley, and Helen.- Our .future secretary. Good old shorthand. Glee Club 2, 8; Class Gift. I LLOYD HERENDEEN Weez, the fella with the dapper sport coat and the sharj) hat. Rifle Club 1, 4; Footljall 3; Baseball 3. ROBERT HERENDEEN Little Weez. His hobbies are saving jokes and playing tennis, the hard way. Ten- nis 2, 3, 4. i 17 LAWRENCE JACKSON Jopey can outjump the whole basketball team for those rebounds. Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. MARION JESSUP Hails from East Braintree. Seen with Eileen and Bar- bara. Talkative. Dead end kid. CHRISTINE JOHNSON Chris. Another future secre- tary. Chatterbox, South Braintreeite. Likeable, al- ways busy. Glee Club 2, 3; Musical Festival 2; Recep- tion. ROBERT JONES Jitterbug, world, scientist? Jones to the office, now! Beat Wej ' iuouth, sport coat. Glee Club 4. MARJORIE KEITH Tall and dark. Marjie. Seen with Gertrude. Quiet. Must have outside interests. CHARLES KELLEY Eifty-nine inches of fun. Who will lend me a dime? Cross Country 3; Baseball 1; Gym Team 1. 6. H. S JANE KELLOGG Blonde, cute, looks shy and quiet, but we know better. Glee Club 2, 3; Senior Show Committee 4. JUNE KINCAID Jean and June — always to- gether. That infectious smile. What’s so interesting in Quincy? WILLIAM KJELLANDER K. J. Bill, gymnast. Dairy Bar enthusiast, easy going, old jokes. Gym Team 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4. ROBERT LARMEY What a character! Thinks Miss Tilly is an old softie, shy, quiet, always does home- work. HELEN LA VERY That blonde hair. Quiet? Nice smile. Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Belle of Barcelona 2; B Club Show 2. RICHARD LEACH Lanky senior, innocent ex- pression, likes to watch the femmes go by, serious com- mercial student. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. II I 1 I I 18 } 19 4 2 BARBARA LEET An East Braintreeite. kSeen with Marion. Easy to get along with. Quiet? Who knows? AUDREY LELARGE Aud. Seen with Jussie, Betty, and Loui.se. Collects lapel jewelry. Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; B Club 3. JOSEPHINE LEROY A pal. Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Pirates of Penzance 3; What a Life 3; Debate Club 3; B Club 3; Gym Team 1, 3; Gift. WANDA LESZKIEWICZ Windy. kSeen with Virginia and Marie. A future secre- tary. Field Hockey 1; Glee Club 3, 4. IRENE LEVANGIE Blondie. Different hair-do every day. Always talking — with gum. Miss Tilley’s headache. kSummers at Xan- tasket. RITA LEVANGIE Hails from South Braintree. Very quiet. Never says a word. Must have outside interests. CARMELA LISANO Mela. One swell person. Field Hockey 1, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Team 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Cheer Leader 4; kSenior Banquet. THOMAS LITTLEJOHN A crowd of women around a whiffled student! That’s right, it’s Geepo! Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2; Football 4. PAULINE LUISI Cute, vivacious. Hockey 1; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; What a Life 3; Debate Team 3, 4; Belle of Barcelona 2; Chorus 3; Prophecy; Banquet. ROBERT LUNDELL Bob, basketball artist, long and narrow. Shadow, hates homework, gets those re- bounds, well-liked. Basket- ball 2, 3, 4. BARBARA LYONS Cute, nice clothes, knows her way around. Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Wamp. tuck 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Junior Prom 3; Reception 4. MARGARET MACANDREW Peggy. Seen with Wanda. Plays viola in the orchestra. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Oral English Play 3. 09 } T MARY MacINNIS Mac. Seen with Pat ami There.sa. Future secretary. Gets along well with every- one. Gym Team 1, 2. JAMES MADDEN Red, Sleep, Woodsum ' s C ' av- aliers, piano playing star. Basketball 3; Cross Country 2; Senior Show 4; Glee Club 2; Operetta 2. EDWARD MAGUIRE Joe College, bow ties, crew haircut, popular. Football 1 ; Senior Show 1 ; Gym Team 2; Cross Countrj ' 3; Track 3 ROBERT MAHAR Bob is a maestro with a basketball. Football 1; Base- ball 1,2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Junior Prom 3; B Club 3, 4. EDWARD MALONEY Ed gets prettj’ groovj ' with his torrid terpsichorean ef- forts. Rifle Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Team 2, 3; Senior Show 4. ARSHAVER MAMELIAN Moo, backbone of gym team, the Tommy Dorsey of Brain- tree. Gj-in 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 2, 3, 4. B. H. S. FRANCES MANGANELLO Another South Braintreeite. Chick. Dark and quiet. Some{)ne ' s future secretary. Probably has outside in- terests. ROBERT MANN Popular soda hustler, Brain- tree High football hero, likes girls. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4: B Club 3, 4. WARREN MANN Honor Roll, Worcester Tech, never drives over 25. Whew ! Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; W. MPATUCK 4. RALPH MARSTON Homework in homeroom, quiet? What do you do at night, Ralph? Not home- work. HUMPHREY MAYNARD Hump, always says that with the cheaters, he can see more of the women. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN McClellan John is the “oregonol” Alibi Ike; even Miss Evans be- lieves him. Baseball 1; Football 1; Basketball 1. li J20 } 19 4 2 DORIS McCUSKER Dot. Mouse. Cute, popular. Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Senior Show; Wampa- TUCK 4; Tennis Team 2, 3; Prophecy. FRANCES McKENNEY Quiet. Nice smile. Seen with Barbara and Norma. Outside interests. Senior Show. THOMAS McLaughlin Always late for homeroom, always telling stories, al- ways looking after girls, al- ways. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. ELEANOR McNEIL Doris, Helen, and Miriam. Weymouth is so interesting. Gym Team 1; What a Life 3; Senior Show 4. FRANK MEDICO Likes cokes, hates women — sometimes, give you his last peso, makes friends easily, always smiling. RODGER MELDRUM The W stands for Wow! Just ask the girls. Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Basket- ball 1, 4; Oral English Play. HELEN MICHALSKI Hails from East Braintree. Future secretary. Talks with a drawl. Good worker. Senior Show 4. DORIS MIKKELSEN Often seen with Helen, Elea- nor, a!id Miriam. Her heart is in Weymouth. Cute. Senior Show 4. SOPHIA MILNE Soph, Sophie; beautiful big green eyes; likes fried chick- en; good dancer; nice voice. BARBARA MOISAN Tall, thin, loads of fun. Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Oral English Play 3. RICHARD MONAHAN Dick is likeable and popular; has lots of girls, present and future. Tennis 2, 3, 4. MARY MOORE Another East Braintreeite. Seems quiet, is she? Friendly smile. Gym Team 1, 3, 4; Field Hockey 3, 4; Glee Club 3. 21 } V ARCHIE MORRISON Deej) thinker, quiet, studi- ous, well-liked; boy, what homework! Stunij)s iMr. Toolin, talks with hands. HELEN MURPHY Seen with Eleanor, Doris, and Miriam. East Brain- treeite. Cute and quiet. Gym Team 1; Senior Show. VIRGINIA MURPHY Seen with Marie and Wanda. Future secretary. Likes banana splits. Field Hockey 1; Glee Club 2; Chorus 2. BARBARA MURRAY Always seems to have the family car. Tall and seems subdued. But who can tell? HELEN NEAL Do you ever see her without Shirley? Good sense of humor. Gym Team 1; Glee Club 2, 3. NORMA NEIL Seen with Barbara, Russell, and Don. Likes to write poetr} ' . Blonde and pretty. B. H. BETTY NEILSEN Bettj ' is a newcomer to Braintree High. We hope you like it Betty. Hockey 4. GEORGE NELSON Swede, blond and swell. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Committee 3; Gift 4; Class Writeups 4; Senior Show 4. BETTY NOONAN A little brown-haired miss who seems to like every- thing. Hockey 1, 3; Gym Team 4; Senior Show. RALPH O’NEIL Ralph a man of the outdoors, likes to hunt, fish and ski. ALBERT OWEN, JR. Small and dark, a jitterbug at heart. Gym Team 2; Track 2; Rifle Club 2, 3; Senior Show 4. JEANETTE PAFFORD Jet always has a smile and hopes to become a nurse. Senior Show; Gym Team 1. s. 22 } 19 4 2 RITA PANTANO Rita is a little miss with lovely dark eyes. She likes sports, school? Gym Team 2, 3. VIRGINIA PEARSON Jinny is tiny, quiet and sin- cere. She likes school and everything that goes with it. BARBARA PECK Barbara is attractive, likes dancing and still finds time to be studious. Oral Eng- lish Play 3. CONSTANCE PERKINS Connie is a very quiet senior, but we alwaj ' s know she’s rooting for us. MALCOLM PHILLIPS Engineer on the Chatanooga Choo-Choo, brilliant, but not quiet. Cross Country 2, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Senior Show 4. KENNETH PIERCE As a salesman Ken’s pretty good; look what he did for the magazine drive. Baseball 1 , 2 . BURTON PLUMMER .4 real man about town. Something of a lady killer. Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. ESTHER POLLOCK Esther is quiet and cute. Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2; Junior Prom 3; Oral English Play 3. ARTHUR PORTER New-comer to our midst, seems reserved, likes draw- ing, may be a commercial artist. Rifle Club 3, 4. ROBERT POST Tall, dark, and handsome, but girls, he goes steady. Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2; Senior Show Committee 4. LOUISE PRICE Louise is quiet, but sincere. She is a good dancer. Hockey 1; Glee Club 3; Gym Team 1,4. ALICIA PYLE Alicia is quiet, likes school and is well groomed. Good luck to you, Alicia. 23 y YOLANDO RALTO Yo always is sincere and has a smile for everyone. A good student and well-liked. B. H. S. CHADEANE RHINDRESS Chadeane is a good student, anil we know she ' s always rooting for us. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Oral English Flay 3. BETTY RICE Betty is cute, iiuiet? and loves si)orts. Popular, al- ways has a smile. MARGARET ROBINSON Meg has a personality i)lus and is everj ' hody ' s |)al. hard worker. WILLIAM SARGENT Known around school as Bud. The fair sex seems to think he’s just grand. JACQUELINE SARNELL .Jackie has super clothes and is always hajipy. Gym Team 1; Glee Glut) 2, 3; Senior Show. DAVID SCOTT Dave hopes to fly for the United States Coast Guard some day. Baseball 2; Football 3, 4. JOHN SHARKEY Likes all sports, hockej ' es- jiecially. Good student, sense of humor. Everyone likes Jack. MARGARET ROPER Margaret is a new-comer to our class. We hope you liked being with us Margaret. PATRICIA SHORTALL Pat is the dramatic type and may be an actress. Who knows ? Oral English Play 3. PAULINE SIMMONS Simmie has pretty natural curls, a smile for everyone, and a swell personality. PHYLLIS ROSS Phylis is quiet and likeable. We sure like your red hair Phil. Glee Club 4. J24 } 19 4 2 GRENNETH SMITH Grennie is quiet and sweet to everyone. She has pretty red hair too. Future secre- tary. RICHARD SMITH Dick, small and blond, well- liked. Favorite sport is hockey. Dick is ambitious and seemingly quiet? SHIRLEY SMITH Shirley is very quiet too, and is a perfect match for Grenneth. Belle of Barce- lona. EVERETT SNOW Everett is of a protruding- nature and takes his ribbing with a smile. Tennis 2, 3, 4. JEAN SPROUT Jeannie has A aweet disposi- tion, anxl a’liice .smile. She’s a hard -worker. Se with June. „ ' JOSEPH STARKEY Joe wants to be a Merchant Marine, likes ice skating and football. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1 ; Photograi)h Com- mittee 4. JOY STUART ' Joy always keeps us guessing and is one of Dartmouth’s best fans. CHARLES SULLIVAN Charlie’s one of those good natured kids who ' s liked by everyone. Likes baseball and Notre Dame. Baseball 3, 4. FRANCES SYLVESTER Frannie is well-groomed, cute, and has naturallj ' curly hair. Little, and quiet? Glee Club 1; Hockey 2, 3, 4. ELMER TABER Favorite pastime — roller skating; favorite food — steak and mushrooms. Wants to get into Civil Service. ANNE TAGEN Anne is tall, and blonde. Likeable and a good student. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; ()])eretta 2. GRACE TALBOT Tally is going to make an attractive nurse. Sophomore Social 2; Senior Show 4; Year- book 4. {25 } ELEANOR THAYER Eleanor wears smooth clothes and is a smooth driver. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Com- mittee 3. JUNE THOMAS June is always very happy except whenever there is a lot of homework. B. H. S. ROBERT ULVILA Bob, likes chemistry and sports. He has hair any girl would env} ' . Track 4; Basketball 4. VIRGINIA UTUDJIAN A little girl with a great big voice. Keep it up Jinny. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orches- tra 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2. LUCY THOMAS We have never been able to figure out Lucy’s futur e! Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hocke}’ 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2, 3. ANNA WALSH Anna is the athletic type and a real pal. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4. CARL THORP Carl is easy going and well- liked. Wants to play big league baseball. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Basket- ball 3, 4. FRED TRAPP Fred is humorous, always cracking jokes, and is well- liked by all. Cross Country 2, 3, 4. EUNICE TOYE Eunice is well-groomed and very quiet. We know you will be successful. CHRISTINE WATSON Christine possesses very dark brown eyes that always have a twinkle. She’s popular. Glee Club 1. THOMAS WEATHERS Tom’s ambition is to become a Certified Public Account- ant. Favorite food — pota- toes. Cross Country 2, 3, 4. MARION WHITE Marion is well-groomed and like most of us, doesn’t like homework. Glee Club 1; Chorus 1. I f I I i: 26 i 19 4 2 WILLIAM WILKINSON Wilky’s hobby is to build models. He’s good at it too. Gym Team .3, 4; Yearbook 4. ANNE WOOD Annie has a twinkle in her eye that spells fun anywhere. Herman to her friends. JUSTINE WRIGHT Jus. Slender, friendly, and quiet? One of the world’s best baseball fans. Hockey 3, 4; Gym Team 1. CHARLES YOUNG One of our quiet members. Likes fried chicken, a future farmer. Yearbook Staff 4; Wamp. tuck Staff 4. MARIE WILLIAMS Villy is a doll, well-gro omeil and a good sport — e.xcept concerning homework, of course. GEORGE WOODSUM Woody is tall and blond. Favorite expressions — Alod- ern design and I’ll take rasp- berry. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4. BETTY JO YOUNG Betty Jo has a very pleasing personality, and is always full of fun. I {27 CLASS INFANCY It was a very largo child that was born to Mother B. H. S. in September, 1938. He was a total stranger among the other children, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior, but not for very long. New aiul lasting acquaintances were made. The class became very active in sports and musical activities. From it emerged athletes, musicians, artists, and scholars, dirls ' activities consisted mostly of the gym exhibition and the glee club. A trip with the uppercla.ssmen to C ' anobie Lake Park put the finishing touches on a glorious year. YOUTH School bells rang again in September, 1939 for Youth who was advancing rapidly from its infancy. It now had to really become acquainted with its elder l)rothers. They met by collisions in the crowded corridors, formal introductions, and in the classrooms. Soon, the election of officers was held. Miss Thrasher was chosen as class sjion- sor; Raymond Brown, pn ' sident; James Madden, vice president: Jane Fox, trea- surer: and Mary Anderson, secretary. On April 26, 1940 the Sophomore Social, with games and dancing, the first real event of the class, was enjoyed by all who attended. Football, basketball, track, baseball, tennis, gym team, and the cross country were some of the activities of year. This Youth now advanced to the coveted position of Junior. 128 } HISTORY MIDDLE AGE The class has had two busy years and now into the third year goes Youth, aging fast, headed by Kay Brown, Dick Benson, Mary Anderson, and Jane Fox. To help increase funds, the class enthusiasti- cally sold Christmas cards. The Warren K. Vantine Studio was selected as the class photographer. The ring committee chose two styles of I’ings, gold and onyx. The “Pirates of Penzance” was presented, among the leads of which were Virginia Utudjian, Kobert Griffin, and Ray Brown. Yes, it happened on Alay 1() when the whole village turned out to attend Junior Prom. The hall was attractively decorated in colorful flowers and streamers, while Baron Hugo’s Orchestra provided enchanting music. Class members are now turning gray, so after a most succe.ssful year, it marches onward into old age, the Senior Year. OLD AGE The class of 1942 has taken its last step in Braintree High School. Thus, it is creeping on to old age with the same officers as last year. The class stumbled on through September and October, and on into November with Wantine’s photographers camping in the library. It was voted that the class again sell Christmas cards and wrappings. Three designs for class pills were .selected. The yearbook was ordered by 210 seniors. On to the main event, the Senior Show, presented on January 16, 1942 in the form of a Dixie Land Showboat. A few of the talented members of the cast were Anna Walsh, A’irginia Utudjian, Pauline Luise, Barbara Lyons, and Jimmy “Red” Mad- den. Still to come are Class Banquet, June 4 : Graduation, June 24 : Senior Reception, .June 26. 129 } CLASS We, the graduating class of 1942 of dear old Braintree High School, situated on Washington Street, in the town of Braintree, in the County of Norfolk, in the State of iMa.ssachu.setts, in the United States of America, do, of sound mind and memory declare this to be our first, last, and only will and testament. To the Freshman Class we leave our numerous excuses for not being present in classes on those spring days when it is such a temptation to be elsewhere (especially when Glenn Aliller’s in town). To the Sophomores we leave two more years of drudgery and headaches. To the Juniors we leave all our teachers, good and bad, (of course you know they’re all wonderful). Whitey leaves his long years of experience in high school to whoever is dumb enough to need it. Mary Anderson leaves her mean conga to Marilyn Jones, (piite a little dancer herself. Rose Barker leaves her hair, which ju.st won’t stay curled, to ’IRGINIA Bates who sits in front of the mirror every day. Gloria Goodwin leaves her bicycle to any fortunate freshman needing it for transportation to and from school. Marian Jessup leaves her extensive vocabulary to Jean Lee, an up and coming junior. Doris McCusker leaves her giggles to Mary Lou Emmons (quite a cute freshman I understand). Moisey leaves her short bob to her sister Claire. To IMiss Evans’ future pupils we leave her stop watch. Barb.ara Lyons leaves her ability to talk, eat, and run around the cafeteria all at the same time, to any girl who will not get indigestion per- forming this feat. Thelma Corrigan leaves her license to any junior girl who would like to start a similar taxi business. Corinne Fitzsimmons leaves her place in front of the mirror to Janet Parker. Archie Morrison, the walking encyclopedia, bares his store- house of knowledge to Johnny Pratt, another smart kid. Irene Levangie leaves her knowledge of everyone to Peggy Hayes. Jimmy Madden leaves his ability to play the piano to Stanley IMcLaughlin. To Miss Thrasher, our class sponsor, we can only leave bad memories. Albert Bousquet leaves all his tardy slips to Eddie Hennebury. Mary Halpin leaves her ability to make the Honor Roll to Gretchen Paulus. Ray Brown leaves a few hints on keeping a class under control 130 } WILL To Arthur Lake we leave Rodger Meldrum’s power of oratory and sense of humor. Albert Allen leaves his expanding waist line to Davie Knowles. Charles Alves leaves his salesmanship talk to Miss McCusker’s homeroom pupils to hold up the reputation of the A’s and B’s. Jimmy Connolly leaves his line to Johnny Day. Harold Edmundson leaves his jalopy to anyone who’s crazy enough to ride in it. Norma Neil leaves Russell Pinard to any girl who’s lucky enough to get him. Bob Lundell leaves his height to Paul Curran for use on the basketball team. Virginia Utudijian leaves her wonderful voice to anyone capable of receiving it. Betty Copp leaves her sparkling personality to Millie Earney. Pauline Delory leaves her exten.sive wardrobe to Nancy Baker. Louise Campbell leaves her ability to keep up the conversa- tion, without taking a single breath, to Ruthie Chisholm. Pauline Luisi leaves her power of debate to Catherine Altobelli. Barbara Barter and Jane Fox leave their perfect friendship to any two girls who feel they are worthy of it. Franny Sylvester leaves her lisp to anyone who is cute enough to take it over. Anne Wood leaves “Her pet lion, Herman’’ to anyone who can twist his tongue enough to say it. Gracie Talbot leaves her pretty, long hair to Pat Carr. Anna Walsh and Beverley Copp leave their places on the gym team to two worthy candidates, Hazel Davis and Betty Young. Tony Avitable leaves his captain’s uniform to future foot- ball captains. Gordon Gaskill leaves his title of “Percy” to Henry Rideout. Richard Huer leaves his “superman strength” to some big, strong junior. Bob Harlow leaves his blond hair and attraction to the weaker sex, to Gordon Copp. In witness thereof, we, the undersigned Senior Class of Brain- tree High School, do set our hand on and seal this testament on this fourth day of December, one thousand, nine hundred and forty-one (“Anno Domino”). SENIOR CLASS BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL The following stood as witnesses to this testament; Phyllis Briggs Dorothy Bentley Robert Mann 131 I CLASS With a shrieking of whistles the luxury liner America let go its mooring and set out for its long journey to Florida. On the passenger list we found a great number of eelebrities, among them some of our former class- mates notably; our great orator and statesman Senator “Willie” Wilkinson, Profes.sor Leslie ( ' rumbaker, Ph.D., S.A.P., of Yarvard Lbiiversity, Virginia Ftudjian, leading prima donna on the Metropolitan stage, and Carl Thorp, star pitcher of the Boston Blackouts, on his way to Florida for spring training. After having our baggage delivered to our staterooms by Hank ( Believe It Or Not”) Diotte, we adjourned to the salon where we met “Pudgy” Blood jdaying the “jute box” as loud as it would go. Also there, were Bernice Bernhardt chaperoning Francis Devine and Professor Leon Harris. We then decided to view the famous swimming pool. Executing difficult swan and clown dives was our fancy diving expert, Alden Adams with his pupil Everett Snow, who believes in the old aclage “Sink not Swim.” Dashing past us, on our way to our staterooms, was Tony Avitable training for his next football game. Turn- ing on the radio, the pleasant voice of “Mother” Littlejohn greeted our ears, reciting recipes for brides and explaining the intricate ingredients of his un- excelled flapjacks. At dinner we were jdaced at the same table with the captain, Raymond Brown. After a very delightful supper prepared by the famous chef, Elmer Tabor, we watched an entertainment consisting of the “Blonde Sensa- tion” Irene L( vangie, the “Baritone Marvel” Bob Griffin, and Louise Price, the dancer from the Ballet de Russe. The group of chorus girls con.sisted of : Colleen Dora, Anne Green, “Connie” Fitzsimmons, Mary De Coste, and Rita C ' ollins. On our stroll around deck, we met Gloria Goodwin exercising her Mexican hairless pup. At last the boat docked and we ran into the inevitable Gordon Arnold escorting the beautiful girls from the boat. But alas, we were stopped by John Hirtle and Richard Hirsh who insisted on checking our bags. We entered a taxi, driven by John “Weeds” C ' ahill, and reached the Waldorf in one minute fiat. There, that dashing doorman, Albert Bousquet, helped us with our bag- gage. At th( ' desk we were welcomed by Archie Morrison. We were told that the famous columnist, Lucy Thomas, was the editor of that well known column, “Who’s Who and Why.” Harold White escorted us gracefully to our rooms. After a brief lunch, served by Burton Plummer, assisted by that charming waitress, Betty ( ' opp, we discu.ssed various notable places, but the opinion was unanimous that we visit R.K.O. for the midnight showing of that star of the stage, Louise Campbell, a])pearing in her stage debut. Who should we find in the next act but our famous humorist Carmela Li.sano who recited “Herman” with much effectiveness. The chorus girls con.sisted of : Ro.se Barker, Beatrice Belyea, Pat Benson, Adele Boltz, Phyllis Carlson and Mary Gallagher. The performance was abruptly disruiited by a gentleman in the front row whom we recognized to be Walter Albert being (piietly escorted to the door by the efficient u.shers, Louis Faustine and “Bud” Davidson. Vc left the R.K.O. and stopped {32 PROPHECY for a midnight snack at Jackson’s Diner where we met the proprietor, “Jopie” Jackson, and a close friend of his, Jimmy INIadden, playing “I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles’’ on the piano. Following in the wake of the crowd, we boarded the ferry to the wonderland of New York, Coney Island. On our way over we saw Admiral Woodsum leading his garbage fleet out to sea, assisted by his able crew Albert Allen, Millard Drinkwater, Webster P ' lahive, Richard Leach and Sidney Levangie. As we were aliout to leave the boat, we were attract( d by a large crowd and upon investigation we found the chief of police, John McClellan, assisted by his very efficient officers John Levangie, Bob Mann and Ralph Marston, proceeding to bi’eak up a riot. As the i)articipants w ' ere being taken away we noticed several of our former classmates, namely: Bob (Slug) Lundell, the leader, and his “gang,” John (Doggj ) De Coste, C’harles (Butch) Kelley, Bill (Slugger) Kjellander, Walter (Lefty) Edmondson, P ' rank (Trigger) Medico and Bert (Dynamite) INIorse. The melodious voice of a barker whom we recognized to be none other than the one and only “Bob” Harlow, shouting the praises of his South Sea Island Maidens featuring IMary Anderson, Mary Ann Daj , Pauline Brown, IMary Guiliano, Frances Adams and Barbara Barter, dancing to the powerful beat of the drummer, Chatfield, and P ' rank Galiano who plays a hot trumpet. Our way was crowded, however, by the presence of several classy sailors, William Buckley, “Hammer” Gorham, Bob Ferris, Thomas Cassidy, Bradford Denton and Otto Denning, who were surrounded by a group of girls, some of whom were recognized as “Peg” Connolly, Beverly Copp, Celia Cavanagh, Jane Fox, Dorothy French, Jean Gagne and Ruth Gilbert. Proceeding to make the rounds of Coney Island, we met still more of our acquaintances at B. H. S. such as: “The Mummy” Esther Pollock, “Thin Lady” Norma Neil, “The IMidget” Charlie Sullivan, “The Strong Man Act” George Nelson, Albert Owens, “IMoo” Mamelian and Dick Huer and finally we ended our vi.sit at “Jim” Connolly’s Play House, staging “Hearts Aflame” by tha t eminent playwright, Richard Benson with Humphrey Maynard as the estranged lover of Audrey Le Large who was being pursued by the villian, “Bob” IMahar. The minor roles were taken by Warren Mann, iVIalcolm Phillips, Henry Dunn in the male roles and Jane Kellog, IMarion Jessup, Gertrude Harkin and Ruth Holmberg taking the feminine roles. As our boat was scheduled to leave at 10.30, we left in a hurry for the hotel where the ever genial clerk Gordon Gaskill had our baggage ready. We reached the boat in time and we turned to wave goodbye to our friends, Dorothy Basher, Ruth Bean, Dorothy Bentley and George Porter, former classmates, now successfully situated in New York. The last blast was blown and we set out for our final stop, Miami. At dinner we were entertained by the great violinist, Bernard Ph-azier and all-girl orchestra ; Plelen Lavery at the piano, Doris McCusker playing 133 } the tuba, Helen IMichalski, Doris Mikkelsen and iMary Moore playing the violins, Rita Pantano, Barbara Peck and IMary Alaclnnis, trumpet players, Wanda Leszkiewicz beating the drums and our own song bird Pauline Luisi. Our trip passed quickly and before we knew it we were docking in IMiami harbor. There we were greeted by IMayor Drinkwater, a millionaire at the age of forty, who took us on a sight seeing tour. Our guide, Thomas Anderson, pointed out places of importance such as the home of Lucy Drove, stage and screen star, the former Grace Connolly, and the “Jazzj ” Beach Club where managers Charlie Alves and Kenneth Pierce were holding a beauty con- test. Participants were: Phyllis Briggs, Thelma Corrigan, Pat Cox, Mary Curley, Leona Cushing, Pauline Deloiy, Shirley Eisenhauer, Frances Foster, iVIargie Frazier, Virginia Frazier and Theresa Hall. The famous judges for this contest were Rodger IMeldrum, Thomas IMcLaughlin and Richard Monahan, all true connoisseurs of feminine pulchritude. The styles shown were creations of the famous “Pari.sian Gown Shop” managed by Barbara Lyons. We arrived just in time for a style show and there we saw Joy Stuart, June Kincaid and Phyllis Ross. Being guests of the Mayor, we were cordially invited to his office where we met Christine Watson and Marie Williams, confidential secretaries to Mayor Drinkwater. He then introduced us to some of his cabinet and ah yes, there was none other than the capable Fred Trapp, Thomas Weathers, Eddie Winslow and Charlie Young, all of whom are honest, worthy servants of the public. Thanking the mayor and bidding him good-bye we set out for “Sharkey’s” Restaurant. Robert Herendeen was the smiling door man and hat check girls Helen iMurphy and Barbara Murray were busy chatting with socially prominent debutants, Helen Neal and Patricia Shortall, Yolanda Ralto, Chadeane Rhindress, Margaret Robinson, Grenneth Smith, Jean Sprout and Eunice Toj’e. The race track, where we saw many celebrities in the box seats, was crowded with former classmates of ’42. Betty Rice, a million dollar heiress, accompanied by her secretary “Jacquie” Sarnell, George Drake, chief executive of “Woodland Farms,” “Whit” Hallet, private secretary to the shoe string heir- ess, Frances Sylvester were among those present. We noted among the jockeys some of whom came all the way from Braintree, Ralph O’Neil, Eddie Maloney, Robert Ulvilla, Richard Smith and that blonde Romeo, Dick Holmes. We were escorted to our table bj ' the charming and gracious hostess, IMiss Barbara Aloisan. Several of the waitresses we knew included Shirley Howe, Barbara Hennessey, Christine Johnson, iVIarguerite Keith, Barbara Leet, “Josie” Le Roy, Rita Levangie and iVIargaret Macandrew. On our left was seated the multi-millionaire, Merton Frogatt, and his close associates Lloyd Herendeen, Arthur Porter, Bob Post, David Scott and the fam- ous French professor from Harvard, Edward Maguire. In the center of the club there was a large party of celebrities, Frances IManganello, Frances McKenney, Eleanor IMcNeil, Betty Nielsen, and iVIary Halpin. After dinner we went straight to our hotel and made reservations on the Pan-American Airlines. On the trip back we met Anne Wood, the former opera star. The trip was very short and enjoyable as we reminisced and wondered when we would ever meet again. 134 } UNDERCLASSMEN Sliadocz of Hades! Just where to begin this write-up. Modesty prevents tlie Haunting of our geinus all over this page, but Junior genius does prevail. It took a long time to get settled last fall, what with looking for new lookers and Mr. Toolin, but Mr. T was found nestling in a test tube from which he was shaken out and promi tly set to nominating officers. After lengthy debate, etc., etc., these stalwarts were elected: Bob Bewley, president; Bob Thompson, vice president; Mary Jane Carty, treasurer; Faith Gambino, secretary. This year’s Oi’al English Class presentation of “Little Women’’ offered quite a contrast to the comedies usually presented annually by the class. But everyone thought that members of the cast cooperated to make a very fine production. And the operetta put on this year was Gilbert and Sullivan’s “lolanthe.’’ The class had lots of fun producing it and hopes that you had lots of fun at the performance. Always patriotic, the Juniors did their bit for national defense when they collected and sold scrap paper last winter. May brought the last major activity, the Junior Prom. Junior Proms of past years have been mere barn dances compared with our swanky affair. (So says the Class of ’43.) So closes the events of the Class of ’43 in ’42. J unior Class •{35 } P or two years now the Class of 1944 has been wandering through the corridors of Braintree High. They have learned a great deal in that short time and they can now regard themselves as fully initiated members of high- school life. At the first meeting of the year, the class was organized and officers were elected. They showed their keenness for picking out good leaders by voting Robert IMcClellan, president: Mildred Earney, dce president, Hugh Opie, secretary; Frances Xott, treasurer; Mr. Walter Kane, sponsor. In the line of sports the Sophomore Class has a lot to offer. They have found a good basketball team under the coaching of IMr. Erwin and their Sophomore Class leading player, Hugh Opie, has shown that he is as good a basketball player as there is. It looks as though IMr. Toolin will be able to count on Harry Hollien to place for Braintree in the coming track meets. IMr. Hawkes has plenty of fine fellows to work with in the football line. Xotablj among them is Sammy Scott who played in a number of games last fall. All in all this present Sophomore Class promises to be one of the best. I36H Freshman Class The Class of 1945 has shown, through its work this year in scholas- tics and sports, that it is well suited and able to carry on the traditions of Braintree High. This year the Freshmen Class has the honor of having less failures than any freshman class before. Not only the regular students but a good percentage of the boys and girls who have gone out for extra-curricular activities have shown that they can make the Honor Roll. This year for the first time the cheer leaders took on an ambitious cause of selling tags at the football games with the proceeds going toward a party for the players on the freshman squad, together with their fathers as guests. Credit goes to the girls who helped to make this get-together a success. The Freshmen are making sure that the coaches of all the sports will not have to worry about new material for their squads in the years to come. They are proving this by going out in large numbers for the different sports. JL maa ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS I ADVERTISERS ACTIVITIES This year, as alwaj s, the rifle club has been very popular. The number of freshman neophytes was twenty-eight. As.sisted by several upper- classmen, ] Ir. Jordan has sent these boys on the way toward good marksmanship. These freshmen have been taught proper conduct on a rifle range, use of the rifle — that includes sighting, handling, use of sling, and some care of a rifle — and actual target shooting in matches and in regular practice. Thej used several types of targets, different makes and t 3 ' pes of rifle, in the .22 caliber category ' , and fire under normal range conditions according to National Rifle Association prescription. If thej all continue to improve as steadily as have some, thej ' will form some successful rifle teams. This 3 ' ear the rifle club elected three officers: Warren Mann, presi- dent; Burton Plummer, vice president; and Rajmiond Bence, range manager. For some reason, probablj due to the national situation, !Mr. Jordan has found but few rifle teams from other schools with whom to arrange matches. Braintree High has had matches with Quincj ' and North Quinc} ' and there maj’ be more in the offing. The team has shot consistentlj and remarkablj close in score. The regular team members are: Louis Faustini, Warren IMann, James Quale} , Edward Malone} , Lloyd Herendeen, Raymond Libby, Donald Webber, Raymond Bence, Dick Huer, Leon Harris. Participation in the rifle club teaches good sportsmanship, leader- ship, a useful knowledge of firearms, and a sense of responsibility. 140 } On December 5, 1941, the Oral English class, under the direction of Miss Katherine Hearn, produced their version of Lousia lay Alcott’s beloved story “Little yomen.’’ The play was presented in three acts with an epilogue written by Rodger Wheeler. The characters for the play were wisely chosen and each individual portrayed his role exceptionally well. The auditorium was congested as usual and each time the curtain closed there was a great deal of applause. The setting took place in Concord, Massachusetts during the Civil War and was also interesting from an historical point of view. In Act 1 we became acquainted with iMrs. March and her four daughters who possessed verj ' different temperaments. We did not meet iMr. iMarch because he was a chaplain in the war. In Act II we met Laurie, the boy next door, who has taken a liking to Jo and Laurie’s tutor, who has become interested in Meg. We also met Laurie’s grandfather who was very kind and gentle under the surface. Then in Act III we witnessed all of the girls’ good fortune except Jo, who was the heroine and relinquished her man so that Amy might have him. Jo thought she might be happy with Professor Bhaer though, who was somehwat older than she. Meg wedded Mr. Brook and Amy wedded Laurie but Beth, prior to this time, became seriously ill and died. We learned of these events in the epilogue. The cast of characters was as follows: JO .MEG BETH AMY MRS. MARCH . LAURIE, the boy next door JOHN BROOK, Laurie’s tutor AUNT iMARCH HANNAH .... PROFESSOR BHAER A. nne Powers Je. n Lee B. rb. r. Roberts V iRGixi. Bates Oralie Starkey Robert Bewley Arthur Lake Mauree.v Carey Margaret MacK.yy Malcolm Phillips 141 } Each year, ] Ir. Ellsworth Thwing, Director of Athletics, turns out one of the school’s finest representative bodies in the boys’ gym team. This year’s squad is no exception, boasting of three state champions in Walter Albert on the rings and horizontal bar, “Moo” Alamelian on the parallel bars, and Bill Kjellander on the side horse; while the rest of the squad’s l)ersonnel is made up of Alden Adams, Leon Harns, Henry Dunn, Whit Hallett, George Nelson, Russ Pinard, and others. The Wamp gym team of last year, by the way, won the State Meet at jM.I.T., and so looks forward to preserving this record. Coached by IMiss Alice Daughraty the girls’ gym team is an equally fine aggregation, including forty girls on its roster. Beverly and Betty Cop ri y, Carmela Lisano, Doris McC’usker, Anna Walsh, and Barbara Lj oi. • soj .e of the outstanding seniors, with many promising juniors and sophomores fiViivig out the remainder of the scpiad. With an interesting program outlined by Miss Daughraty, including marching, wand drill, dance, tumbling, apparatus work, and pyramids, the team holds wec ' kly practices in preparation for the spring exhibition. Annually one of the biggest affairs of the school year, the Gym Exhibition attracts people from all over the state. •142 } Heretofore unknown and neglected talent of the Class of 1942 was very much in evidence on the evening of January fifteenth at the presentation of the Senior Show. The Show Boat was given in two acts with Raymond Brown acting as master of ceremonies. Aly — but he was interesting! With the superb singing of Virginia Utudjian, Jane Fox, Robert Griffin, Pauline Luisi, Barbara Lyons, and the other members of the cast. Show Boat was a howling (with no reference to the singing) success. Eveiybody is still talking about the performance which Frances hIcKenny and George Nelson displayed. And can Jimmy Madden play the piano! Senior Show The senio is hank expecially hliss Thrasher, class sponsor, and Mr. Jordan, i the eration in helping the oast to produce their annual show. Thanks also go to the candy girls and the ushers for their assistance. Wry special mention is due Alden Atlams who wrote the outline for the show. The doors of the school opened to admit a record crowd and the Class of 1942 is proud of its achievement. 143 1 Orchestra This year Mr. Arthur Hauck, Director of Instrumental Music, has definitely the most complete orchestra ever under his baton. He has a very full and competent stringed section which includes ten first and ten second violins, a cello, and other accompanying strings. All sections are in good condi- tion as regards skill and numbers. The freshman class has provided a few new members and Mr. Hauck is rather surprised and well pleased with the talent offered by these newcomers. The orchestra played at some meetings and plays and has great plans for the future. IMr. Hauck has surprises in store for everyone at the Sixth Annual Music Festival on May 14, 1942. Two days later the group will partici- pate in the State Music Festival at Marblehead. Mr. Hauck still entertains the fond hope that the orchestra will travel to Providence, on May twenty- second, to enter the New England Festival. At the festival the concert- ma.ster, Arshaver Mamelian, is sche- duled to play the difficult violin solo in the Dance Macabre by Saint-Saens accompanied by his thirty-three companions. 144 } ■i The band is divided into two sections. The “A” band is composed of a select group who have passed examinations on their ability; therefore this group is easy for Mr. Hauck to handle. The “B” band is composed of all who register. This group is large and Mr. Hauck refers to it as his “clinic” band. The beginners go into that band where they get experience and a sense of staying with the others. The “A” band has played at a defense meeting, at several sports rallies and will accompany the orchestra to the various festivals. This is Mr. Hauck’s best year thus far since he has his best or- chestra and band in histoiy. He has just begun to reap the rewards of diligent effort in the past. An addition to the musical groups of the high school this year was the brass ensemble. These twelve selected players work on especially hard music and will soon provide some entertainment for the troops stationed here in the town. The bands have elected George Woodsum, president; Jack AIcCue, vice president; Weston Bean, treasurer; Clara Nott, secretary; Mary Jane Carty, librarian. t45 t I In March the music classes of R. H. S., under the supervision of Miss Lindsay, presented “lolanthe,” a comic opera written by that immortal composing duo, Gilbert and Sidlivan. A light, fast-moving opera, with plenty of comedy, “lolanthe” is the story of a fairy, lolanthe, recently recalled from a twenty-five year exile by the Fairy Queen. lolanthe’s son, Strephon is in love with Phyllis, a mortal, but both are parted by the Peers of the court. After many complications, the sit- uations of all concerned are ironed out satisfactorily, when Phyllis and Strephon are reunited and all the fairies marry the Peers, thus banishing an ancient cus- tom — thus, all ends h appily, as usual. The cast included Raymond Brown as Lord Chancellor, Bob Griffin as the Karl of Mountarat, Bernard Grazier as the Earl Tolltoller, and Gordon Gaskill as Strephon; while the part of Fairy Queen was played by Lillian Tassinary, lolanthe by Faith Gambino, Phyllis by Virginia Utudjian, and fairies by Marjorie Martin, C’atherine Ilarkin, and Joan Murphy. The entire atmosphere of the operetta was one of lightness and wit with an interesting dialogue playing an important part, while the humor and satire of ridiculous situations made the play move along quickly and smoothly. With excellent singing and accurate role portrayals, the operetta “lolanthe” was enjoyed by all. i Glee Club This year tlie enrollment, of the girls’ and boys’ glee club was the largest that it has ever been. The group, consisting of 105 members under the patient direction of Aliss Mae Lindsay, has made great progress. The president of the girls’ group was Virginia Utudjian and the secretary was Faith Gambino: but as this goes to press no officers have been elected among the obys. On October seventeenth the boys’ glee club broadcast over WBZ with such finesse that they were asked to return. On December 1, the whole group participated in the “Ask the Children Program’’ over WEED The Braintree High School Alusic Festival comes in lay and we know it will be a success as usual. Last year the glee club, boys and girls, won an “A” rating at the Massachusetts State Festival and they hope to win the same classification again this year. The operetta, Iolaxthe, was another outstanding event. These groups have worked very hard and have shown their ability to cooperate. They have afforded many people a great deal of entertainment and pleasure and Miss Lindsay deserves much praise because she has always been able to obtain the best results. -(47 } J I I One of the most colorful dances at Braintree High was the Junior I Prom sponsored by the Class of 1942. The gymnasium was completely renovated to rei)resent the inside of a IMay basket. Big bows were gathered in the center of the ceiling with streamers extended to the corners. The wall was covered with more streamers and flowers. Leading on to the dance floor was a gang plank completely covered with bows and flowers. All these decorations were fashioned in pastels. Sweet tones from Baron Hugo’s Orchestra added to the festive atmosphere. During intermission classmates and couples were presented to patrons and patronesses which included IMiss Kuth Thrasher, class sponsor; Mrs. Sophie Blunt, a member of the school committee; IMr. and IMrs. Albert IMurphj ' ; and Miss Eula Hutchins. The Prom Committee included Raymond Brown, Richard Benson, Jane Fox, and Mary Anderson. f48 Sophomore This year the Sophomore Class sponsored their annual dance in February in the auditorium and a very good time was had by all. It was called the “Sophomore Victory Dance,” and the crowd hopped to the music of Charles Bean, James Madden, Hollis Black, and Arthur Laneau. During intermission the crowd waltzed down to the cafeteria where numerous games were in order. The committee decided not to serve refreshments in the cafeteria because too many persons preferred to go elsewhere. The usual stag line was present and there were even rumors of a few broken hearts. It was a sport dance but everyone was dressed in his best and all left with a feeling of satisfaction. Seriously, though, we did enjoy ourselves and orchids are due Mr. Kane, the class sponsor, and the following dance committee for their capable assistance: Robert McClellan, Mildred Earney, Hugh (3pie, Francis Nott, Jacqueline Bates, John Barrett, Ethel Foster, David Knowles, Rita Lisano, Stanley McLaughlin, Pauline Perrault, John Simpson, Dorothy Watson, Joseph Walter. i 49 Nineteen hundred forty-two marks the twenty-first year of the publication of the Braintree High School Wampatuck. Each year a staff is appointed by Miss Constance F. Stecher, Head of the Department of English and Faculty Adviser to the publication. Those who serve as staff members are chosen on the basis of past work in English for the editorial board, and for dependability and reliability for the business board. A representative is appointed from each home room to sell subscriptions. Each year there are three issues of the magazine published in December, February, and April. Funds for the publications come from sub- scriptions and advertising. The publication hereby acknowledges its appreciation for the cooperation of the advertisers and the support of the student body for 1941-42. The staff for 1942: Editor, Barbara Lyons; News, Warren Mann, Faith Gambino, Frances Nott, Gladys Becker; Sports, Betty Copp, Paul Dillon; Alumni, Alary Jane Carty, Gretchen Paulus; Business Managers, Alden Adams, Leon Harris, Gordon Gaskill, Kenneth Pierce, Charles Young, Frederick Johnson; Circulation, Chadeane Rhindress, Doris AIcCusker; Faculty Adviser, Aliss Constance F. Stecher. The art staff changed each issue according to work contributed. 150 } Tlie 1942 Yoai’book is the eiglith annual publication produced by the Braintree High School. Prior to 1935, the yearbook was merely an enlarged edition of the Wampatuck with the addition of the indi ' idual pictures of the seniors: but with Mr. Toolin’s C’lass of 1935 was inaugurated the backing of the senior class to make the Yearbook a publication by itself, cjuite separate from the regular Wampatuck, but bearing the same title. This year there were 210 paid subscriptions among the seniors; underclass sales were ' received January 26 — February 13 in addition. The 1942 Yearbook acknowledges the help and cooperation af- forded by ] Ir. Paul K. Blanchard, Warren Press, printers of the Yearbook; i Ir. Carter, Donovan and Sullivan, Engravers; Mr. James T. Bleiler, J. E. Purdy Company, layouts; Mr. William Adler, Warren Kay Yantine Studios, photographers to the Class of 1942. The staff for 1942: Editor, Barbara Lyons; Seniors, Richard Monahan, Mary Ann Day: Underclassmen, William Wilkinson, Frances Sylvester; Activities, Robert Post, Grace Talbot; Athletics, Raymond Brown, Betty Copp; Business Managers, Leon Harris, Kenneth Pierce, Alden Adams, Gordon Gaskill, Charles Young, Fi’ederick Johnson; Faculty Adviser, Miss Constance F. Stecher. 151 } lltl ATHLETICS This year Braintree High has completed one of the most suc- cessful football seasons in its history. Although hampered by such handicaps as a green squad and an almost impossible pla dng field, Coach Havvkes and his assistant, Lou Rudolph, have done a grand job. The team met and defeated Abington, Canton, Needham, Bridgewater, and Hingham. They played scoreless ties with Rockland and IMiddleboro, and were defeated and scored upon only by Weymouth. This record is certainly one of which we may be proud. Being inexperienced they made a slow start, but every game increased their experience and spirit. Once these qualities were obtained. Coach Hawkes presented a club that could play “heads up” ball. Now for the individual players: Dick Benson capped his second year as a first stringer by ably covering right end. On the other flank “Geepo” Littlejohn was the despair of many an end run in his territory. “Fightin’ ” Frank Guiliano’s hard charging and savage playing worked woeful damage on his opponents at right tackle. Big Dick bluer covered the other tackle, prov- ing that six feet of brawn is hard to get past. Charlie Ibrown was a real fighting guard breaking through to throw ball carriers for a loss many times. George Nelson, the left guard, played a smart, smashing game all season. At center “Harpo” Leahy snapped the leather. “Harpo” did great work, both offensively and when backing up the line. The halfback slots were filled by Bob Griffin, and Bob Mann. “Grif” thrilled the fans by his fast, hard running, especially his runbacks of intercepted passes. Bob Mann was always ready, willing and able when a score was needed. Quarterback Bob Thompson was blocking back. His capable interference made possible many long gains. Last comes fullback and captain, Tony Avitable. Tony called signals and kicked. His accurate passing and power plunging netted much yardage for the team. Much of the credit for the team’s success is due to the sub- stitutes. A few of these were “Spook McLaughlin, Sam Scott, Bill McCullough, and Joe Starkey in the line; “Hank Copp, “Hammer Gorham, Johnny Kelly, Jack McCue, and Louis Degregorio in the backfield. A testimonial banquet in honor of Braintree’s successful footbal team was given by the Lions Club, the American Legion, and the Rotary Club in the high school cafeteria, December 5, 1941. Approximately two hundred Football attended the banquet which was followed by an interesting program of speakers introduced by toastmaster Herbert Hollis of the American Legion. The main address of the evening was given by Dave Morey, former coach at Bates College, now at Wilbraham Academy. He spoke about the problems confronting a football coach. The team was presented letters by Coach Hawkes, and engraved certificates by Dell Thwing. Each member also received a team photograph from Dr. Wills, president of the Lions Club. The program closed with the showing of pictures of the Dartmouth-Cornell game and the Braintree-lMilton game. 153 } September 30, the great day at last! After many long hours of practicing and scrimmaging, the squad displayed twenty tense minutes of play with Hingham at Braintree. Although the score ended tie, it gave each team an excellent start for the remaining season. Usually every game has something outstanding, whether it is the team as a whole, an individual, or a few slips and stumbles. Walpole sur- l rised Braintree with a scoop. The senior team played them when they were sophomores and were beaten by 9 to 0 which preyed on the girls’ minds as they played them that fatal day. The score was 1 to 0. The most picturesque game was with Hingham because their girls were clad in red and white, while we were dressed in blue and white. It was a verj patriotic scene. Even though both teams were in good form, some- how Hingham won 1 to 0. Our game with Stoughton was in the in ' ocess of being played when it began to rain. Our opponents had scored one point before the game was called off. When the “B” team met Stoughton for the second time there was a feeling between the girls that each other was at fault for having this delayed date. Here Braintree exhibited control of tempers, good sportsmanship and much determination. All our strategy and physical efforts produced the best score of our entire season. History was made when Doris and Barbara made our three goals. The unfortunate Stoughton girls couldn’t pass our defence, thanks to Lillian. The first time we met Scituate the score was 0 to 0. There is always a different interest in this game when it is played at Scituate. The reason could be the apples in back of the hockey field. The second score was 2 to 1 in Braintree’s favor. November 4, 1941 Canton came to Adam’s Field with hopes of shattering the illusions of a team which had ju.st previously found what victory meant. Naturally we didn’t stop defending our name to score 2 to 1. To conclude the .season the hockey girls attended a banquet at the high school. Here memorable speeches were made by Coach Daughraty, Captain Beverly Copp, and guest, Air. Ellsworth R. Thwing. 154 } Braintree’s bounding buckaroos broke even after a hectic season of ups and downs. What promised to be a successful season turned into an ordinary one. For, alas, Dame Fortune smiled not upon their sweating brows. Coach Chiesa’s squad numbered nineteen at the first of the .season, but when the count was taken after the last meet, it was found that ten had fallen by the wayside. Rumor has it that thej were lost while traversing the wildest and wooliest part of Braintree’s wild and woolly course. Of these nineteen, twelve lettermen were formed: Donald Quimby, co-captain; Wes Bean, co-captain; Ray Brown, Fred Trapp, Joe Jack.son, “Babe” PittsleN ' , Paul McKeever, George iNIacDonald, Bob Pryor, Leo Foley, Gerry Post, and Donald Hunter. Donald Stevens, Hugh Opie, and Donahue were in there fighting for dear old Braintree. The team started the season with a bang when they defeated Sandwich, 17 — 38. The next meet on the home course, they humbled Rockland by a score of 17 — 34. Then the blow fell. Running against Wellesley, Braintree lost 26 — 29. This distressing incident was duplicated at Weymouth to the tune of 24—31. But suddenly the Wamps seemed to get back into stride with a 22 — 33 dctor} over undefeated Hopedale. Coach Chiesa took off his sack- cloth and shook the ashes out of his locks, only to return to them in hopele.ss grief when Quincy nosed out our heroes by one point in the final meet. Donald Quimby completed an excellent peidormance, finishing first in three out of six meets. Fnfortunately, he was hampered in the Wey- mouth and Hopedale meets by that runner’s dread, cramps. With Quimby and others of this year’s squad returning next year, the chances are that Braintree will have a successful year. We leave to next year’s squad the task of avenging our defeats. 155 } This year Coach Erwin was confronted with a real handicap. Every regular member of last year’s Tech Tourney Team was lost to him by graduation, forcing him to build his entire first team from last year’s second team. A team feature that perpetuallj ' amazed the coach was that there were ten first -stringers, all equally good men. Spirit was so high that piaffing ability see-sawed back and foidh, which made it impossible to pick out stars. The regulars were: Co-capt. Nick Drinkwater, who thrilled fans with his guarding and shooting; Co-capt. Bob Lundell, second highest scorer; Bob lahar, the higher scorer; “Jopie” Jackson, who showed the most and steadiest improvement; “Hammer” Gorham, Dick Benson, Hugh Opie, Bob Harlow, Bob Ferris, John DeCoste, Rodger Meldrum, and Carl Thorp. “Spook” McGlaughlin acted as manager. Here is the schedule with scores of games played: Alumni 39-29 Hingham 42-31 Needham 31-20 North Quincy 36-26 ’eymouth 30-18 Abington 33-17 North Quincy 33-29 Rockland 26-36 Hingham 51-24 Weymouth 40-38 Milton 39 29 Alumni 33-28 Abington 32-15 Rockland 22-24 f 56 1 With six veterans returning, Coack Ilawkes molded a 1941 team that was top-rate. The Braintree Club started the season with a bang, defeating Quincy 22 to 0. From there they swept briskly on the way to victory ending the season with fourteen victories and no defeats. Because of this fine record they were invited to take part in the annual Interscholastic Baseball Tourney, Eastern Division, sponsored by the sports writers. In the quarter-finals Braintree met and defeated Bi-ockton 2 to 1. Then they overcame Norwood in the semi- finals to the tune of 15 to 3. But Lady Luck put them on the wrong end of a close score in the final game with Somerville, and they were eliminated. The boys deserving credit for this splendid record are: Tom Iluleatt, George Lewald, Raddy C ' lougherty, Paul Cheverie, Art Weathers, Fred Mycroft, Bob Mahar, Tony Avitable, and Carl Thorp, out.standing pitchers of the South Shore, Bob Harlow, Bob IMann, Dick Holmes, Louis Degregario, and Fummy Taylor who shows great promise. The last six are returning this year and should help to make 1942 a successful sea.son. Unfortunately, Mahar is just beyond the age limit and cannot be with this year’s squad. 157 } If success is to be judged entirely by records the 1941 track team was not an outstanding success. Handicapped by practically no training facilities, and the loss of many experienced members, the team was defeated in all of its meets. However, many of the meets were lost only by narrow margins, and none of the events in them were “pushovers” for the opponents. Also, many new members gained valuable experience which will help to make this season more successful. In addition to the regular meets Braintree entered the New Hampshire Interscholastics, and the Weymouth Interscholastics, placing third in the latter, winning a goodly share of individual honors. The outstanding member of last year’s team was Captain “Bill” Lavery, who ran the mile. Winning first place in all but one of the regular meets in which he was entered, taking fourth place in the New Hampshire Interscholastics, in which schools all over New England participate, Lavery cafiped the season’s performance by taking first at the Weymouth Interscholastics at the .same time setting a new record for the mile. The boys returning this .season are: Boutin, Griffin, Gorham, Hallett, Woodsum, Nelson, Brown, Bean, Huer, Benson, Hollien, McCue, and McKeever. 158 } Winning six meets and dropping only two, the boys’ tennis team smashed a hole in a tough 1941 schedule to enjoy a highly successful year. Since Coach Ullman is in the army, Mr. Oakman reidaced him and ditl a grand job. The team split even with North Quincy, winning and losing one in close meets, overcame iSIilton, brought Weymouth to its knees twice, van- (|uished Scituate twice, and dropped its other defeat to (Quincy. C ' oach Oakman is not very optimistic, looking forward to a season with only three experienced members n ' turning; Bert Plummer and Piverett Snow, both lettermen, and Dick iNIonahan, who i)layed two matches last year. However, dark clouds always have a silver lining. The fair raccpietcers cannon-balled their way through the season, finally hanging up their implements of warfare with the books showing three victories and three defeats. Skillfully pilotc ' d by IMiss Daughraty, they divided two meets with Scituate, beat Weymouth twice, and split two meets with Hingham. A new feature, which Mi.ss Daughraty hopes to duplicate this .season, was the mixed doubles match with Scituate. Since Barbara Moisan, Peggy Connolly, Anna Walsh, and Carmela Lisano are returning from last year’s scpiad, a successful season should be in prospect. • 15 !) Instituted a few years ago, the “B” Club is growing rapidly both in membership and influence. An organization for letter winners in all sports, it sponsors annual dances such as the highly successful one held Xovember twentj - eighth, when so many students packed the gymnasium that another was held on ISIarch 13. With ] Iiss Daughraty and Mr. Hawkes as sponsors, the officers elected this year were: Dick Benson, president: Carl Thorp, vice president: Esther Pollock, secretary: and Bob ] Iann, treasurer. Yearly many are startled bj ' a sudden flurry of students wandering about our hallowed halls in what thej ' label “highh irregular” attire; however. B Club these letter winners are merely being initiated into the club, so are forced to appear clad in peculiar fashion. The main purpose of the “B” Club is to purchase jackets for those seniors having participated in a sport for three j ' ears, the jackets along with letters being awarded at the annual banquet. The latter is a very popular affair, during which numerous waiters continually deposit huge trays of food on the tables of the luminaries, then hurriedh ' retreat so as not to become trapped in the inevitable rush. f 60 } To the Class of 1942 Braintree High School Braintree, iMassachnsetts My heartiest congratulations to you, the Class of 1942, upon the successful completion of yonr course at Braintree High School. The (lij)loina which you receive is an evidence of the knowl- edge and skill you have used in meeting the problems presented in your school work. Greater problems lie ahead. The greatest of these is the preservation of the American Way of life. e who would serve our country must be eager in our .search for the truth, continuous in our development of character, faithful in our service to man and determined in our effort to maintain the true spirit of liberty. 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One-Year Intensive and Two-Year Comprehensive courses emphasize back- ground-building as well as mastery of technical skills. More than 1500 calls for Fisher graduates last year! Call or write for catalog. Two convenient locations: BOSTON, 118 Beacon St.; SOMERVILLE, 374 Broadway THE FISHER SCHOOLS kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk ★★★ kkkkkkkkkkkk Prescription Work a Specialty W. HOMER MELVILLE H. D. COLE Optometrist and Optician REAL ESTATE 7 DEPOT STREET AND Tel. PRES. 0974 Quincy, Mass. INSURANCE special Prices to Braintree High School Students EDNA HALL Beautician TUXEDOS, FULL DRESS, CUTAWAYS FOR HIRE 2 Stores Open Evenings QUINCY 1 Granite St. Tel. GRA. 6510 HYDE PARK 1205 River St. IIYD. 0125 Individual Stylist Expert Hairdressing and Superior Beauty Treatments All Branches of Beauty Culture 595 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. Bra. Od fi Best Wishes to the Class of 1942 Sheridan s QUINCY’S FASHION CENTER Henry D. Higgins C. K. Magnuson Higgins, Magnuson, Co. 381 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON, MASS. Diamonds . . . Graduation Watches Clocks . . . Jewelry (B. H. S. Students 10 per cent Discount) Telephone LIBerty 8953 TORREY PHARMACY HARRY H. BOUSQUET, Ph.C. Prescriptions a Specialty THE REXALL STORE 940 Washington Street South Braintree Start to Save — NOW BUY CO-OPERATIVE SHARES $1.00 PER MONTH up! BRAINTREE CO-OPERATIVE BANK Washington Street So. Braintree MEN’S y fm ’ LADIES’ imh ■ CLOTHES ft to RENT READ WHITE 111 SUMMER ST., BOSTON Tel. Con. 1 1 Best Wishes FROM THE Class of 1943 TO THE Class of 1942 To the Citizens of Braintree GO MODERN WITH ELECTRICITY Increased usage lowers the cost per kilowatt BRAINTREE ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT Best V ishes to Class of 1942 SOUTH BRAINTREE LAUNDRY CO. MAIN OFFICE AND PLANT: HANCOCK STREET, SOUTH BRAINTREE Phone BRAintree 2060 MEN’S SHIRTS— 2 for 25 cents FLAT WORK SOFT DRY WET WASH and RUG CLEANSING TALBOT’S MEN’S AND YOUNG MEN’S CLOTHING 1387 HANCOCK ST. QUINCY BLUE HILL CEMETERY 692 WEST ST., {On Route 128) BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS ALBERT J. ALLEN, D.M.D —SHOES— W. H. SNOW — MEN’S WE AR — WASHINGTON SQUARE WEYIMOUTH AXD E. BRAINTREE Best Wishes from the Class of to the Class of 1944 ’42 W. O. FAULKNER Real Estate Insurance Notary Auctioneer 140 Elm Street, Braintree, Mass. Opp. Post Office Tel. BRA. 1393 New Room homes, completely finished, exceptionally well hnilt. COLONIAL VILLAGE East Braintree, Mass. Location, central and quiet. Easy walking distance to shipyard. Convenient to churches, schools, and transportation to Braintree S (uare, V eymouth, (Quincy and Boston. Open f or inspection daily including .Sunday 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. At Corner COMMERCIAL and ADAMS ST. Near Playground 22 MAGNOLIA STREET Office in Village Tel. BR. . 2238 Carl H. Carroll, Sales Agent RAY O. WORTHEN D.M.D. Served exclusively at our Cafeteria — B. H. S. CAFETERIA Plymouth Rock Ice Cream “It’s good for the Children” SPECIAL SCHOOL LUNCHES 4 Hot Plate Dinners at Cost Manufactured under the Sealtest System of Laboratory Protection ♦ ROBERTA WALKEY Dietitian FOR — COMFORTABLE — COURTEOUS — RELIABLE — BUS SERVICE CALL LOVELL BUS LINES, Inc. WEYMOUTH DIVISION G. B. SCHULTZ, Mgr. Tel. WEYmouth 1243 IMBELLONE SHOE GUILIANO REPAIR For Olive Oil, Spaghetti 960 Washington Street South Braintree, Mass. And All Italian Products Opposite Post Office Call BRAintree 106‘ ' 2 Fine Worli on Ladies ' Shoes — : (inaranteed Work 913 WASHINGTON STREET Collesiate Cap and Gown Company 366 Fifth Avenue New York N.y. G. A. ORCUTT NEWS DEALER AND STATIONER Soda, Ice Cream, Candies Tobaccos Patent Medicines — Toilet Articles Hooker’s Ice Cream SOUTH BRAINTREE SQUARE LEO SHOE REPAIR SHOP We make your old shoes look like new BEST MATERIAL AND RELIABLE PRICES ire also carry new shoes. 342 WASHINGTON STREET Hats Cleaned and Reblocked COAL — COKE — RANGE AND FUEL OILS WOODSUM COAL COMPANY, Inc. CLEERCOAL NEW ENGLAND COKE GENUINE FRANKLIN SUSQUEHANNA WHITE ASH Phone BRAINTREE 0075-1449 IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES ... all sizes 38 CRESCENT AVENUE SOUTH BRAINTREE Make Saving a Regular Habit DEPOSIT MONTHLY IN THE SOUTH WEYMOUTH CO-OPERATIVE BANK BANK DAY— SECOND THURSDAY Columbia Square South Weymouth Telephone Braintree oooj Braintree’s Leading Food Store LUCIUS A. OUALEY HUNTER SMITH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR JOBBING A SPECIALTY Tel. Braintree 2189 29 Elm Street Braintree, Mass. Business Established 1905 in Braintree Square 14 STORKS AVENUE! The best known photographic location on the South Shore. Wlien you want the latest i)icture making information or helpful criticism of your films come to us. We’re ready with the answer. ALVES PHOTO FINISHING SERVICE Braintree Massachusetts JUST OUTSIDE School Hours” Woodworth’s Dairy Bar ICE CREAM Sodas Frappes Sundaes Banana Splits Sandwiches Hot Chocolate Hot Coffee Party Specialties C. N. FOGG JEWELER Watch, Clock, Jewelry and Optical Repairing a Specialty 71 WASHINGTON ST. WEYMOUTH Tel. Wey. 2150 DORA BELYEA 593 WASHINGTON STREET (Corner of Robinson Ave.j CANDY GROCERIES TOBACCO ICE CREAM Open Sundays and Evenings QUINCY SAND and GRAVEL CO. GENERAL CONTRACTORS WASHED SAND — GRAVEL — CEMENT LOAM and FILLING POURED CONCRETE and EXCAVATING LAKESIDE DRIVE BRAINTREE, MASS. BRAintree 0254—1620 THAYER PHARMACY, INC. 529 WASHINGTON STREET BRAINTREE Tel. BRA. 1706 Weekly Fountain Specials 1 HAROLD W. RIPLEY, M.D. Weymouth Theatre Weymouth Landing Weymouth 2600 FREE HOME DELIVERY RUBY’S, INC DELICATESSEN 9 20 WASHINCTOX STREET SOUTH BRAINTREE SQUARE Tel. BRA. 0664 COAL, COKE and FUEL OILS Williams Coal Co. NEW ENGLAND COKE FRANKLIN DICKSON — Guaranteed Fuel Oils — 39 ADAMS STREET Bra. 0415 BRAINTREE Reuben H. Frogel, M.D. ‘ ‘ System a tic S ari y Assures Financial f ndependence” $1 per mouth matures to $ 200 5 per month matures to 1000 Shipbuild ers Co-operative Bank 1400 Hancock Street Quincy D. A. CHANDLER, INC. PLUMBING - HEATING Hardware, Gas Ranges, Water Heaters 916 WASH. ST. S. BRAINTREE Tel. BRA. 0435 Res. 1367 Style and Surgical Fittings hanlon corset shop 1363 Hancock Street Quincy, Mass. HOSIERY and LINGERIE GRAnite 0893 Rhines Lumber Co. 148 COMMERCIAL ST., WEYMOUTH EVERYTHING IN BUILDING MATERIALS Tel. WEY. 1640 CHARLES G. JORDAN GENERAL INSURANCE 9 Front St. Weymouth, Mass. WEY. 0427 HOLBROOK’S, INC. Sweaters - Skirts Dresses and Accessories Weymouth Landing Bra. 1821 Ernest C. Woodsum SMITH’S THE BOOK STORE Washington Sq. Weymouth Gifts Cards “THE PERFECT THEATRE” Matinee Daily at 1 :45. Evenings Continuous from 6:45. Sundays and Holidays Continuous from 1:45 P.M. “.ALWAYS TM ' O EXCELLENT PICTURES” Free Illuminated Parking Available Rear of Theatre THOMAS H. HANNAFORD Proprietor Crystal Concrete Company Plain St., South Braintree, Mass. Tel. RRA. 1230 Washed Sand Crushed Stone Washed Gravel Stone Dust Portland Cement Loam Ready Mixed Filling Cement F. W. ROBINSON’S SERVICE STATIONS 325 Washington St., Braintree 1050 Washington St., So. Braintree 715 Washington St., Quincy Point ISICYCLES Bicycles, velocipedes, stroller repairing; wheels respoked, tires put on, repaired. Good second hand bicycles on hand. New bicycles. Our prices are the lowest. C. E. CROrX 13 Cottage Avenue Quincy Tel. GRAnite 9374 . EAST BRAINTREE FINISHING COMPANY BLEACHING DYEING FINISHING Tel. GRAnite 2312-M Howie Cramond PHESCRIFI’ION OPTICI.iNS 1157 HANCOCK STREET Opposite Masonic Temple QUINCY, MASS. South Shore Insurance Agency Established in 1870 Insurance of Every Description Cjiarles H. Chubbuck 45 WASH. SQ. WEY:M0UTH Telephone 0098 Waldecker’s Greenhouses 37 Sampson Avenue FRESH CUT Flowers from our own Greenhouse is the reason why they last so long. Tel. BRAintree 0063 Tel. GRAnite 2623 Ellis Gardens ethel dysart Dresses - Sportswear - Gowns 1 Granite Street Quincy, Mass. 632 Washington Street Braintree Perennials Annuals Rock Garden Plants WENTWORTH WOODLAND TEXACO Certified Marfak Lubrication with Auto Rock Tel. BRA. 0006 Washington and Academy Streets G. E. LORING GROCER “Where Quality and Price Shake Hands” Tel. 582 Bra. Washington 2110-2111 St. KILLORY’S NEWS Braintree, Massachusetts To Have our Daily or Sunday Newspapers Delivered to the Home Call BRA. 1663 CIGARS TONIC ICE CREAM CANDY Arthur E. Boynton REAL ESTATE 36 Commercial St. East Braintree Tel. BRA. 1875 Davis Doushnut Shop F:RYIX DAVIS, Prop. 15 Washington Sq. eyn cuth IVI W I Y. 1905 Downyflake Doughnuts and Pastries Special Prices on Quantity Orders to Schools, Clubs, Parties, Etc. Hot Coffee Delivered in Our Thermo Tanks BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1942 RICHARD B. WIGGLESWORTH [Member of Congress, 13th Massachusetts District) SADDLE-MASTERS also Famous Make Shoes at FACTORY PRICES Factory Shoe Store, Inc. Opposite Stetson Shoe Company SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MASS. Mortgage Money Available Rates as Low as 4 % Moderate Amortization Long Term Mortgages Direct Reduction Loans Monthly Tax Payments Automatic Rate Reduction Plan Insist on a SA VINGS BANK MORTAGE THE BRAINTREE SAVINGS BANK Braintree 0207 EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY SPORT Golf Tennis Baseball Fishing Swimming Softball Westlaiifl s 1555 Hancock St. Quincy South Braintree WARREN HARDWARE STANLEY STORES, INC. AND Next Door to A. P. Super Market WARREN RADIO SO. BRAINTREE SQl ARE SALES SERVICE 4-10 ELM STREET CLARENCE E. LUDLOW, D.D.S. Braintree Tel. 0246-1133 i i Misses’ and Women’s Telephone 2089 Wearing Apparel 359 Washington St. Braintree, Mass. Tel. Braintree 1375-W Music and Musical Instruments Victor, Columbia, Bluebird, Decca and Brunswick Records Cities Se rvice Gasoline Station JOHN WATERS, Dealer Cor. Washington and River Streets BRAINTREE, MASS. Tel. BRAintree 1594 KOOLMOTOR GAS OILS ACME-TIRE BATTERY SERVICE Learn Beauty Culture at WILFRED ACADEMY We train you in a short time at low cost Ideal positions good pay and ad- vancement await you in either war or peace time. There is a shortage of experienced op- erators. Write fo.1952Catalog H Day and Evening Classes begin each week. Visit our classes in session and see our employ- ment records. WILFRED ACADEMY 492Hoyl.ston St. Hostttn, iMass. Ken. 0880 Buy U. S. WAR BONDS AND STAMPS Braintree Coal Grain no HANCOCK STREET SOUTH BRAINTREE, MASS. Braintree 1300 Route 128 to Nantasket Route 37 to Brockton Mary Anna, Inc. Specializing in Fried Clams, Scallops, Chicken, Steak HOME OF GOOD FOODS Tel. BRA. 1167 1177 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTH BRAINTREE, MASS. Best Wishes to the Class of 1942 HENRY D. HIGGINS