Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1943 volume:

I Property of BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INO. i, i- THE WAMPATUCK FOR 1943 J Senior Publication UUV anting gJ aiNTREE HI OH SCHOOL Xhe Wampatuck for J943 BRAINTREE HICH SCHOOL BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS Edito r MARY JANE CARTY Class Sponsor Faculty Advisor ALICE DAT A CONSTANCE F. STECHER MEMBERS OE EACUL TY, ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OE BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL WHO ARE NOW IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY FOR THE PRESERVA- TION OF THE FOUR FREEDOMS We “Dedicate Zhis f ook Contents Dedication Senior Class Underclassmen Organizations Athletics Advertisements £ p V BRAINTREE HIGH Headmaster JAMES L. JORDAN Seeretary KATHLEEN WELCH Sub Masters ALBERT J. MURPHY ALTON C. PERRY Seienee ERVIN STUART HAROLD M. HAWKES ALMEDA M. WALKER, Dean of Girls RICHARD W. JOHNSON, Substitute ROSALIND PINEL, Substitute Mathematies KATHERINE K. WALDRON, Head ALTON C. PERRY MARGARET BREWSTER, Substitute History and (livies G. VINTON JONES, Head and Guidance Director EULA I. HUTCHINS ALBERT J. MURPHY WILLIAM H. ERWIN JOHN FERRETT CHARLES F. BROOKS English CONSTANCE F. STECHER, Head MARION L. BILLINGS CHARLES F. BROOKS BERNADINE McCUSKER MARY C. HALLORAN ELIZABETH J. RAND JOHN FERRETT Art HARRIET KIMBALL, Substitute ALBERT J. MURPHY { 8 } I i I SCHOOL FACULTY Languages JOSEPHINE A. KEANY, Head of Mod- ern Foreign Languages HAZEL M. SUMMERVILLE LEON P. BROWNE, Substitute IDA WILSKER, Lahn Domestic Science RUTH J. BENNETT, Head ROSAMOND HENRY, Cafeteria Manager Commercial RAYMOND L. STRANGFORD, Head RICHARD W. JOHNSON MILDRED B. AHLGREN EDNA M. PARKER VIOLA P. EVANS LILI K. POELD MARGARET C. KIRBY RUTH W. THRASHER ANNA M. TILLEY MARION J. SIMPSON G. KENNETH ROGERS ROSAMOND HENRY Librarian RUTH P. STROUT Music AUSTIN LEDWITH, Instrumental, Substi- tute MAE L. LINDSAY, Vocal Health ELLSWORTH R. THWING, Director ALICE E. DAUGHRATY, Physical Educa- tion DAVID WARD, JR., Physical Education MARY E. COLLINS, Nurse .Service Roll LT. ALDO CHIESA, U. S. Army LT. JAMES DYSART, U. S. Army PVT. ARTHUR HAUCK, U. S. Army CAPT. WALTER KANE, U. S. Army LT. EDWARD OAKMAN, U. S. Army MAJOR PAUL TOOLIN, U. S. Army LT. CHESTER ULLMAN, U. S. Army As of March 1, 1943 endell Albert “ am sure care’s an enemy to life.” Activities: Gym team 1; Rifle Club 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3. Gustav Albrecht Strong in will to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Eleanor Allen A perfect woman, nobly planned, to warn, to comfort and command. Activities: Hockey 3. Bertram Anderson Write me as one who loves his fellow man. Activities: Gym team 1. Dorothy Appleyard She is the ornament of her sex. Jeanne Archer Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite va- riety. Activities: Glee Club 2, 4; Hockey 2, 3; “Pirates of Penzance.” Dorothy Argentina Black brows they say, be- come some women best. Esther Arnold Sweet mercy is nobility’s true badge. Activities: Gym Team 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2. Ruth Bailey Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.” Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; “lolanthe”; Waltz Stream.” irginia Bates The grace that won who saw to wish her stay.” Activities: Sophomore Social, Junior Prom, Class Prophecy, “Little Women.” Charles Bean A trumpet, whence he blew soul-animating strains.” [ Activities: Band 3; Orchestra I i Betty Beetle A well-bred silence always at command. { 10 B. H. S. 1943 Raymond Bence “ He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” Activities: Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3; B Club 3, 4; “lolanthe”; “Pirates of Pen- zance.” Muriel Benjamin “The sweetest face in all the world ... set in a frame of shining golden hair.” Activities: Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; “Pirates of Penzance.” Robert Bewley “Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these — ‘It might have been’.” Activities: Track 2, 3, 4; Class President 2, 3; Foot- ball 1, Football Manager 2, 3; “Little Women”; Class Will; Prize Speaking 3; De- bate 3, 4. (ieraldine Bickford “I have heard of the lady and good words go with her name.” Activities: Gym Team 2; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4. Ethel Bierman “O brave new world that has such people in it!” Hollis Black “ He jests at scars that never felt a wound.” Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Dorothy Boltz “Those graceful acts that daily flow from all her words and actions.” Activities: Glee Club 2; Wam- patuck 4. Charles Brown ” dare do all that may be- come a man. Who dares do more, is none.” Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; gym Team 1; Junior Prom; Senior Show; Senior Show Committee. Aliriam Burk “Discreet in gesture, in de- portment mild.” Ruth Burke Those eyes, the greenest of things blue, the bluest of things gray.” .Activities: Class History; Wampatuck 1; Freshman Glee Club. Doris Butler “The softer charm that in her manner lies Is framed to captivate, yet not surprise.” Anna Campbell “ Her mirth the world required — She bathed it in smiles of Glee.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Social; Junior Prom; Senior Show. { 11 } Denis C.arey They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters.” liiith Cbisholm From the crown of her head to the soul of her foot, she is a ll mirth.” Activities: Hockey 2. Maureen Carey For ' tis the mind that makes the body rich.” Activities: Gym Team 1 ; Oral English Play 3. Mary Jane Carty Her heart was in her work, and the heart giveth grace into every act.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; B Club 4; Wampatuck 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Senior Show; Sophomore Social; En- glish Club 2. Sally Clark Of all the girls who are so sweet, there’s none like pretty Sally.” Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1. Dorothy Cochrane A mother’s pride, a father’s joy.” Grace Cavanagh “ Her voice was ever soft, gen- tle and low — an excellent thing in a woman.” Activities: Glee Club 4. (Jrace Cocozella A friend may well be reck- oned the masterpiece of na- ture.” Activities: Glee Club 1. Philip Chainherlain “ He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust.” Activities: Yearbook 4. Margaret Collier The hand that made you fair hath made you good.” Activities: Senior Show; Sophomore Social ; Ring Committee; Cheerleader 2, 3. Constance Cheverie The very pink of courtesy and circumspection.” Activities: Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 4; Senior Show; Glee . Club 2. J i 12 } Mary Concannon Good name in man or woman is the immediate jewel of their souls.” Activities: Gym Team 1, 2, 3; Hockey 2, 3, 4. A, 9 B. H. S. 1943 Gordon Copp “A proper man as one shall see in a summer’s day.” Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Basketball 1; Junior Pronn Committee. Gordon Gntnniing ‘‘The man of independent mind he looks and laughs at that.” Activities: Glee Club 2, 3; Tennis 3, 4; Rifle Team 1; “Little Women,” “Pirates of Penzanc ’ George Giisick “ He was wont to speak plain and to the purpose.” Activities: “lolanthe.” Hazel Davis ‘‘She is a winsome wee thing, she is a lo’esome wee thing.” Activities: Gym Team 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom. Estelle Cousins “0 manners gentle, of affec- tions mild.” Kenneth Curran ‘‘Even good men like to make the public stare!” Activities: Basketball 1; Ten- nis 1. Nancy Daniiano “Maiden with the meek brown eyes, in whose orbs a shadow lies.” Helen Davis “Wearing all that weight of learning lightly, like a flower.” Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1; Band 4; “Pirates of Penzance.” Huth Coyle “They’re only truly great who are truly good.” Activities: Field Hockey 2, 3; “Little Women,” Glee Club 2 . C-- ' Paul Curran “True wit is nature to advan- tage dressed.” Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3. Marion Davies “The sweetest soul that ever looked with human eyes.” Activities: Glee Club 2. .John Day “A little nonsense now and then. Is relished by the best of men.” Activities: Band 1, 2, 3. { 13 } Hobert Day In thy face I see the map of honor, truth and loyalty.” Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2; Orchestra 4. Louis De Gregorio “Small is the man but mighty are his deeds. Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. Virginia Denton “Possessing all of bright or fair that can to woman fall.” (iloria De Shong “And her modest answer and ' graceful air. Show her wise and good as she is fair.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Wampatuck 4; Yearbook; Class Will; B Club 4; Library Staff; Senior Show; “Waltz Stream.” Marjorie DroIIet “Child thou art like a flower so sweet, and pure, and fair.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Lucy Duffy “Your eyes, blue depths, are lifted with love and friendship stirred.” Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1. Elaine Diujuet “A pair of azure eyes, like glowing summer’s tender skies.” Activities: Field Hockey 2; Library Staff 3. James Eisenhauer “Young in limbs, in judgment old.” Activities: Football 2. Barbara F ' arren “Lo! This is she that was the world’s delight!” Eileen F ' innegan “Without music life would be a mistake.” Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; “lolanthe.” Nancy Duffee “She raised her piercing orbs, Leo Foley and filled with light the in- “A merrier man within the terval of sound.” limit of becoming mirth, I Actiiitfies; Gym Team 1 ; Glee never spent an hour’s talk Club 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, withal.” 4; “Little Women”. Activities: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 3, 4. i 14 } t 1 -1 I J ? I 4 Ij Marjorie Ford “It is not night when I do see your face.” William Fowler All his faults were such that one loves him still the better for them.” Activities: Tennis 3, 4; B Club 4. irpinia Furlong Her eyes as stars of twilight fair. Like twilight, too, her dusky hair.” Faith Camhino “ Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1,3; Senior Show; Sophomore So- cial; Wampatuck 3; Year- book 4; English Club 2. Carole Congaware Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.-” Activities: Glee Club 4. Norman Goodwin An honest mind and plain, he must speak truth.” Activities: Rifle Club 1, 4; Gym Team 1, 4. John Gorham “With gay, delightful guise and friendly brows and laugh- ter, he looked me in the eyes.” !Marie (iorham Her ways are ways of pleas- antness, and all her paths are peace.” Mary Gorman “ Her little nameless, unre- membered acts of kindness, and of love.” Activities: English Club 2. Marjorie Graham We are such stuff as dreams are made on.” Shirley Graham “Lightly was her slender nose tip-tilted like the petal of a flower.” Barbara Green “ Heard melodies are sweet but those unheard are sweeter.” 05 Josepli llarkett “Thy spirit independence,, let . me share, lord of th i lion- ' heart and eagle eye.” , Jean Itixon “She is grown so dear, that I would be the jewel that trem- bles in her ear.” .Margaret llaiiiinett “Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; “Pirates of Penzance”; “lo- lanthe.” .Methyl llar.l-r “In thy eyes the glow of youth, on thy lips the smile of truth.” Marie Holiiiberg “A town that boasts inhabi- tants like thee, can have no lack of good society.” Activities: Gym Team 1, 2, 3. Hohert Flo we “Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies.” Frank Harris “ He makes no friend that never made a foe.” Activities: Track 2, 3; Tennis 1,4; Basketball 1 ; Rifle Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3. IFohert Ilawkins “For a bright manhood, there is no such word as fail’.” ' I’hoinas Ilcnshaw “The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the one that gets the grease.” Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Sliirley llowland “Thou art the star for which all evening waits.” Activities: Senior Show; Glee Club 1. Doris IlugFies “Whate’er she says, though sense appear throughout. Displays the tender hue of female doubt.” Jane Hughes “No sooner met, than they looked, no sooner looked, than they loved.” Activities: Glee Club 1 !i i 16 B. H. S. 1943 Donald Hunter “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Activities: Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Track 3, 4; B Club 3, 4; Basketball 1; Orchestra 1; Yearbook; Wampatuck 4. Claire Hyland “What is she that all our swains commend her?” Activities: Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3 ; Gym Team 4 ; Senior Show 4; Wampatuck 3. Theresa laniele “There is a garden in her face where roses and white lilies blow.” • Activities: Chorus 1. iMyrna Jewell “Whose little body lodged a mighty mind.” Activities: Chorus 1,2. Erlith Joiidrey “There ' s language in her eye, her cheek, her smile.” Helen Kelley “ Helen, thy beauty is to me, like those Nicean barks of yore . . . ”! Activities: Hockey 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom; Prophecy 4; Gym Team 4; Senior Show. John Kelley “Wherever fighting ' s the game. Said Kelley, you ' ll find my name.” • . Activities: Fbotball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Junior Prom; Track 3; B Club 3, 4. allaee Kemp “He who for the first time, loves, even vainly, is a god.” Activities: Football 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 4; Senior Show. Warren La Croix “The ruling passion conquers reason, still.” Activities: Cross Country 2, 3; Wampatuck 4. -Vrthiir Lake “Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time!” Activities: Baseball Manager 1; Football Manager 2; “Lit- tle Women”; Prize Speaking; Senior Show; Oral English; Class Treasurer. t j riionifi.s Teahy “Full many a lady I have ' eyed with best regard.” Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Junior Prom;| ' Senior Show Committee. Jean Lee “A servant who made service seem divine!” Activities: “Little Women”; Prize Speaking 3; English Club 2. { 17 } Alice Le Vaiifiie “And listened while a pleased surprise looked from her long lashed hazel eyes.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Choir 2, v ' a Hetty iMacaii lrew “She speaketh not, and yet there lies A conversation in her eyes.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Thelma Lihhy “Woynen ' s at best a contra- diction still.” Activities: Glee Club 1. Catherine Little “ Her pure and eloquent blood spoke in her cheeks.” Activities: Senior Show Com- mittee. (ieorfje Maedonahl “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays avid confident to- morrows.” Activities: Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; “Pirates of Penzance”; Class Prophecy 4; Track 3, 4. Helen AlacFee “A kind and gentle heart she had to comfort friends and foes.” Klaine Little “Elaine the fair, Elaine the lovable.” „„ , 1 heresa .Alaelnnis “She doeth little kindnesses, which most leave undone, or despise.” Henrietta Lc ekwo«)cl “ Her charms strike the sight and her merit wins the soul.” Activities: Gym Team 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Wampatuck 4. Alary -Mattie “A comrade blithe and full of glee. Who dares to laugh out loud and free.” Alary Lynch “A mind equal to any under- taking.” James .AIcCormaek “ Heels that held up as straight a chap as treads upon the land.” . i 18 } B. H. S. 1943 John Mc(]iie “ He was a foe without hate, a friend without treachery. Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Wampatuck 4; Year- book 4; Baseball 1 ; Class His- tory 4. ' illiam McCiillouph “ He is complete in feature and in mind. With all good grace to grace a gentleman.” Activities: Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 2. Jolin McDonnell “A woman would run through fire and water for such a kind heart.” Activities: Football 1. Lansing IMctMlI “Sigh no more ladies, sigh no more, men were deceivers ever.” Activities: Tennis 3, 4; Rifle Team 4; Senior Show 4; Year- book 4; Wampatuck 4. Kenneth Mclivin “My Crown is called content. A crown it is that kings sel- dom enjoy.” Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Wam- patuck 4; Yearbook 4. Paul .McKeever “Did nothing particular and did it v ery well.” Activities: Gym Team 1; Cross Country 2, 3; Track 2. Kalph Melville “Men of few words are the best men.” Activities: Gym Team 1. Koherl Milk “Right faithful true, he was, in deed and word.” Activities: Football 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2; Rifle Team 1, 2, 3; Wampatuck 4; Year- book 4. Elaine Moynihan “A noble type of good heroic womanhood.” Patricia Murphy “ Her eyes were like a butter- fly’s gorgeous wings.” Activities: Junior Prom. Althea Nason “Maiden, whefi such a soul as thine is born, the morning stars their ancient music make.” Jean Neal “Impulsive earnest, prompt to act To make her generous thought an act.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; “lolanthe.” i 19 } Shirley Nelson She must be seen to be appre- ciated.” Janet Parker A lovely lady, garmented in light from his own beauty.” Vi alter Niekerson “Strongest minds are often those of whom the noisy world learns last.” (Jara Nott “To see her is a picture, to hear her is a tune.” Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; “Pirates of Penzance”; Senior Show. Pauline Oakley The glass of fashion and the mold of form, the observed of all observers.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3; Sen- ior Show. Lyncle Partrirlge He whose inborn worth his acts commend, of gentle soul to human race a friend.” Activities: Football 1, 4; Baesball 2, 3, 4; Cross Coun- try 2; Baseball 1, 3, 4. Gretchen Paiilns Youth, fidl of grace, force, fascination.” Activities: Debating 3; Wam- patuck 3; Yearbook 4; Senior Show. Norma Payne Tranquility thou better name. Than all the family of fame. Patricia O’Brien “The female of the species is more deadly than the male.” Activities: Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2 ; Glee Club 1, 2 , 3. -Mary Phemister “Do you not know am a woman? When I think, I must speak.” Activities: Glee Club 2; Sen- ior Show. Bussell Palmer Prince of courtesy, merciful, , ... , . j ■ ' Lilian Pierce prou , an strong. “The music that can deepest reach. And cure all ills is cordial speech.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3, 4; B Club 2 , 3, 4; Senior Show. {20 } I j B. H. S. 1943 James I’inkham “He knew the language oj the heart. Activities: Football 2; Gym A Team 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2; Junior Prom Committee. GeraUI Post “ His courage Joes, his truth, his friends, proclaim.” Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Football 1; Cross Country 2, 3. John F ' ratt “ never knew so young a body with so old a head.” Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 4. (ieorge I’rescotl “A workman, that needeth not to be ashamed.” Activities: Gym Team 1 ; Rifle Club 4; Glee Club 1. Donahi Qiiimhy “A cheery grin will let you in where mighty kings are barred.” Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Senior Show. Henry Hideout “Fresh-hued and fair, where scarce appeared The uncertain prophecy of a beard.” Activities: Senior Show Com- mittee. Norma l{oel lad “There be none of beauty’s daughters with a magic like thee.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3; Eng- lish Club 2. V arren Sampson “Give me a spark of nature’s fire. That’s a’ the learning I de- sire.” Activities: Rifle Club 4. Anne Powers “If a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her.” Activities: “Little Women”; Prize Speaking 3; Senior Show; English Club 2. James (Jualey “Large-brained, clear-eyed, if such as he Shall freedom’s young apostles be.” Activities: Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. Barbara Koberts “When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of ex- quisite music.” Activities: Glee Club 1; Ring Committee 3; Junior Prom Committee; “Little Women” Prize Speaking 3; Senior Show. Jean Sanford “Fashioned so sleriderly , young, and so fair.” 21 } Warren Scott “A fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.” Activities: Track 3, 4; Wam- patuck 4; Senior Show. Kenneth Smith “A great nose indicates a greatman, virile — courageous. Alice Shedd “Those about her, from her, shall learn the perfect ways of honor.” Activities: Gym Team 1, 2; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; ‘‘Little Women.” Margaret Shepardson “She was as good a she was fair — To know her was to love her.” Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Glee Club Accompanist 3, 4. Harold Simms “For courtesy wins woman all as well as valour may.” Activities: Gym Team 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3. Cynthia Simpson “And welcome, where so e’er she went, A calm and gracious element.” Activities: Glee Club 2; “Pi- rates of Penzance.” Robert Smart “Seas roll to waft me, suns to light me rise. My footstool earth, my cano- py the skies.” Activities: Baseball 1; Cross Country 3. Patricia Smith “If to her share some female error fall. Look on her face, and you’ll forget them all.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Shenanigan; Jun- ior Prom; Senior Show. Duncan South “ ’Twas not his statue made him great, but greatness of his name.” Activities: Track 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Yearbook 4; Wam- patuck 4. Marie Stafford ' “She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with.” Activities: Glee Club 2. | ’ll George St. .Vndre i “Contemporary spites do not j harm true genius.” ' Activities: Track 2, 3, 4; • Cross Country 4. 1 Elizabeth Starkey “On the stage she was natural, simple, and affecting.” Activities: “Little Women”; Prize Speaking 3; Senior Show. « {22 } B. H. S. 1943 Donaltl Stevens “ High-erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.” Activities: Basketball 1 ; Cross Country 2, 3. (i r� lon Stovohl “ He is as full of valor as of kindness.” Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; “Pirates of Pen- zance.” Dorothy Tarr ‘‘She moves a goddess and she looks a queen.” Marjorie Thompson ‘‘She that was ever fair and never proud. Had tongue at will, and yet was never loud.” Barbara Stevenson ‘‘She seems to walk on wings and tread in air.” Activities: Hockey 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Show Committee; C h e e r Leader 4. ' Elaine Sullivan ‘‘In silence, there’s a worth that brings no risk.” Activities: Glee Club 3, 4; Choir 2 , 3; “lolanthe;” Waltz Stream.” Lillian Tassinary ‘‘The rude sea grew civil at her song.” Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 2, 3; “Pirates of Penzance”; “lolanthe”; “Waltz Stream.” Robert L. Thompson ‘‘The heart that passion cannot rule.” Activities: Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; By Club 2 , 3, 4; Baseball 1 Basketball 1 ; Senior Show. ' Naomi Story “ Her statue tall — I hate a dumpy woman.” John Sullivan ‘‘Born for success he seemed, with shining gifts that took all eyes.” Activities: Senior Show. Mildred Tellier ‘‘A full, rich nature free to trust Truthful, and almost sternly just.” Patricia Tobin ‘‘Shalt show us how divine a thing a woman may be made.” {23 } Mary Tally “Wise to resolve, and patient to perform.” -Shirley Twitchell “When you dance, I wish you a wave o’ the sea, that you might ever do nothing but that.” Activities: Glee Club 2. Catherine ’enati “Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.” (ierahliiie Wain “Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” Kuth Wentworth “The silence of pure innocence persuades, where speaking fails.” Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2. Alarjorie Willis “Came but for friendship, and took away love.” Frances Wilson “A daughter of the gods, di- vinely tall. Activities: Hockey 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. 4. Janet Wilson “ Her waist exceeding small — The fives did fit her shoe.” Betty Young “There was a star danced, and under that, I was born.” Activities: Gym Team 1, 2, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Wampa- tuck 1 ; Senior Show; Junior Prom Committee. 24 } I •i THE CLASS RECORD At the sound of the corridor bell on September 6, 1939, we started the first lap of our race for knowledge. We were then full-fledged freshmen. That was the year we did our homework so faithfully; Freshman Year when everything was new and strange; when we stood in awe of all our teachers. Didn’t we have our own Freshman football team and cheer leaders? And what about the chorus and gym and basketball teams? They made a good start toward the winning of our race. Well do we remember that day in February when we went to school in the sunshine, only to return home at five o’clock ankle deep in snow. Yes, that was the year of the Valentine’s Day blizzard which gave us practically two week’s vacation instead of one. With the coming of June we had rounded the corner of the first lap of our race and . . . a new sophomore took the baton for the second year at Braintre High, a tought but beara ble year. We experienced for the first time the real duties and troubles, as well as the joys, of an upperclassman. Sophomore Year The football team as usual had little effect save to beat the freshmen. In early January the first class meeting was held. The sophomores pulled themselves together for the hard press ahead. We gave some aid to the juniors ahead of us with the operetta “The Pirates of Penzance.” Dashing across the finish line of the second lap, . . . we breathlessly entered the third and important lap of our race for knowledge by getting together and drumming up our class officers. We wanted go-getters with lots of punch, so Bob Bewley, Bob Junior Year Thompson, Faith • Gambino, and Mary Jane Carty were ele- vated to the spots of president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. Having done this, we went excitedly and gloriously on with our school activities. Of course we sold Christmas cards and, with our usual vibrant spirit, almost beat the seniors. Remember the Oral English play? It was rumored it was one of the best ever staged in our school. “Little 125 }• Women” certainly did something for our class. Our bank book swelled a great deal more with our sponsorship of that sure-fire hit, “lolanthe.” Notables of the town turned out to watch members of the school romp through this well- liked operetta. “Gosh! I’m getting tired, how about you?” each junior asked one another. But the frolicking gym exhibition and the decision of the class spon- sor and officers to have class pictures taken in our junior year, brought us all back and jumping the hurdles with a gleam in our eyes. So we scraped together the necessary cash from various sources, boarded the train and sat before the Purdy photographers to exhibit our Pepsodent smiles. So as to lunge forcefully into the last stretch of the third lap we staged the annual Junior Prom at the Town Hall, no less. To say it was a sen- sation would underrate the efforts of the class. It was a wow! And so tired, and worn, but with versatile youth at our beckon . . . we are ready to start the last and most important lap of our race for knowledge as we are now certified seniors of Braintree High School. With many of the student body and faculty going from the school Senior ' ear into the service of their country, and the war influencing the remaining seniors with a greater velocity day by day, the future of the class did not look too bright when the September roll call started us on our final year; but we soon got into stride as events began to “pop” with machine gun like rapidity. With Miss Daughraty as our new class sponsor because of Mr. Toolin’s induction into the army, the first class meeting was held early in October and votes were cast for our class officers. Bob Thompson was elected president with Wally Kemp (vice president). Faith Gambino (secretary), and Mary Jane Carty (treasurer), making up the rest of our executives. Following our procedure of last year we again sold Christmas cards during the Yuletide season. The annual senior play was put on about mid-season by a group from the class who surprised all by their great amount of unknown talent. We are now rounding the last corner and entering the old home stretch. From here in we will have to go all out for everything. All out for the Senior Banquet and Reception in June, and most of all, all out for preparing ourselves for the unknown future which we will rush into when we finish our spurt and cross the finish line of our great race for knowledge on graduation night for the Brain- tree High School Class of 1943. {26 } THE CLASS WILL We, the class of nineteen jorty-th’ree, Being of sound mind and keen mentality, Do hereby bequeath unto thee, the class of forty four. Our talents, tastes, and tasks galore. They have influenced us through our high school career. We leave them to you with wishes sincere. Jitterbug George Macdonald has promised Fred Driver the first edition of his new book, “Magnificent Masculine Mannerisms.” Virginia Bates and Marjorie Thompson’s artistic abilities are bequeathed to newcomer Mary Harvey. Donald Hunter leaves his place (ninth) on the cross country team to Fat Key. Jimmy Pinkham leaves his black hair and suave manner to Bob Layton. Out on the hockey field, Betty Young passes the ball to Peg McDonnell to send the Wamps on to victory. Helen Kelley and Bob Thompson accept their honorable discharge in favor of Joyce McCue and Dick McCormack, (Double or nothing.) Maggie Collier’s sweet, slow way is given to Janice Burpee to waltz the corridors. Norman “Goody” Goodwin leaves his domestic idea of staying at home nights (to listen to recordings) to Lois Kelley. Bob Day donates his red chariot to anyone who has a drag with the gas rationing board. Paul Curran leaves that “dead” cemetery job of his to John Quadros. (Keep it quiet, please.) Gretchen Paulus, master of the acute accent, leaves her unexpurgated (she claims) French Dictionary to aspirant, Marjorie Arnold. Faith Gambino (Miss Kleenex of 1943) leaves her last box of Kleenex to any old nose running around. Leo Foley, the original “Happy Little Moron” leaves his life story, “A Hundred Horrible Happenings,” to whoozijigger. (Name upon request.) Claire Hyland sends a cheer to Rita Lisano to keep up the spirits of the football team. Curiosity kid. Bob Bewley, leaves his close friends and associates to the. little men in the white jackets. Mary “Windy” Gorman leaves her carefully mimeographed copies of “What Every Young Secretary Should Know” for distribution by Miss Evans. Mary Jane Carty leaves that worried expression (for which she has just cause) to sunny Mildred Earney to be filed where it is sure to get lost. Anne Campbell leaves her chaperones (necessary guests of the hockey team) to next year’s squad to be used when referees are scarce. (Economical?) Connie Cheverie hands her position as wing to Rita McNabb. (Hockey — not fowl.) {27 ) Bill Fowler and Gordon Stovold leave their blonde hair and height to anyone who is man enough to stagger around beneath it. Marjorie Ford smiles to Evelyn Kitson to carry her pleasantness through- out our school. Hank Rideout and Don Stevens graciously bow out of their places at the Strand Theatre and give them to anyone else who is rather shy in bright lights. Bob Milk leaves a familiar hole in the line to Paul Maxham who hopes to fill it. Pat Murphy’s assignments in English are up for auction. (Do we hear $25?- Sold American!) Clara Nott leaves her knot to Franny Nott in hopes that she will untan- gle the knot. (Not bad!) Bud Lockwood sheds light on the subject by donating her sunny dispo- sition to all Juniors. (Smile on!) Catherine Little’s wit will descend on Jeanne Thomas who will doubtless live up to it. Barbara Stevenson’s many talents remain in the locker room for Tony Magazu. Kenney Mcllvin rids himself of his irresistible passion for redheads and donates it to Bob Pryor. Pat Smith passes on her Helena Rubinstein kit to Maudie McLaughlin. Grace and Isabel Cavanaugh bequeath their sweet and charming sis- terly ways to Arleen and Kathleen Harris. Ken “Sugar Daddy’’ Curran leaves his date book to Irving “Bazo’’ Bestick. Charlie Brown works best under pressure. Although Sam Scott has no “inspiration” we’ll put the pressure on him. Janet Parker turns her car over to Jane Cahill to try to equal her mileage. Dorothy Appleyard leaves her flair for smooth clothes ignited in Jane Curry. Anne Powers leaves her feather bob to Pat Carr. Barbara Roberts passes tips on stage technique to Sady Hawkins. The music of Hollis Black “swings” to Jack Barrett. Jimmie “Always Has a Pencil” Eisenhauer gives one of his extra pencils to Jimmie McCormack who in turn hands it to Coach Hawkes. Hazel Davis warms over a pan of puns for Jackie Bates. GoGo DeShong leaves her slow tenacity to Miss “I’ll get those books back somehow” Strout. Art Lake outgrows a zoot suit for Bob McClellan if Bob can get into a fourteen inch peg. Lil Pierce, captain of the hockey squad, leaves her honorary position (right tackle) on the football team to the lucky one that Coach Hawkes may choose next year. Don “Anchor” Quimby passes his basketball successes on to Hugh Opie. Bob Smart and Gerald Post, who always had a delivery to make in Braintree Highlands will be delivering the goods again next year — we hope. Ruthie Jackson is to be the recipient of some of Shirley Howland’s down to earth common sense. H 28 I Shirley and Marjorie Graham’s partnership is given to the Cahill twins. (United we stand, divided we fall.) Marilyn Thurlow and Shirley Nelson are vacating their places in the Glee Club for Janice Young and Jean Collier. Helen Davis, Ruth Burke, Grace Cocozella, and Theresa lamele, our popular whiz kids leave their intelligence to some undiscovered Juniors. Jack McCue feels confident in leaving his section of the football field to Bill Aumen. Lance McGill leaves the weight lost through constant turmoil and trouble to Davey Knowles who hopes to do likewise. Gordon Cummings has some pre-priority tennis balls for lucky Don Plummer. Phil Chamberlain and George Cusick leave the memory of their bright smiles for Miss Kirby. Duncan South shows his ways of breaking the monotony of too much study to Jimmie Maxwell. Jerry Bickford leaves her discount card to Harriet Duffee. (Third seat, last row.) Harpo Leahy leaves those well-known “added attractions” to a capable party. A R Fummy Taylor leaves his fame and fortune to Ray Adams. Gordon Copp cuts off a few “golden threads” for Jack Larson to add to his many. Jean Neal leaves her nice personality to Marilyn Jones. Louie DeGregorio and Frank Harris have sports jackets — but they won’t part with them. And in a last burning fervor of generosity, we bestow upon Mr. Jordan, Miss Welch, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Perry, and all our teachers who have been such a help to us here in Braintree High School, our grateful appreciation and many good wishes. Our class sponsor. Miss “Aunt Alice” Daughraty, wants absolutely nothing from us, so we set aside April 23 as “THANK MISS DAUGHRATY MUTELY” Day, make out a check for $5,000.66, slip the check and a box of candy under her door, and expressly direct that our executors are not to be responsible or liable for or charged with any loss or depreciation that may arise from any- thing forming part of the trust created hereby. In witness whereof we, the said class of nineteen hundred and forty- three, have to this our last will and testament set our hand and seal this seven- teenth day of November A. D. one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. Gloria DeShong Hazel Davis Robert Bewley , Lance McGill j 29 } THE CLASS PROPHECY With a roaring of motors, our huge helicopter with its hundreds of passengers lands on the broad flat roof of the Verle King Building. We step into an elevator which immediately descends smoothly until we reach the 200th floor. Suddenly we come to an abrupt stop! It seems that there is a little trouble with the elevator mechanism. We step out to find ourselves facing an office door bearing the words “Uranium Research Co.- Private.” Being nosey individuals we immediately open the door and stare in only to be met with the glares of the important executives James Eisenhauer, Robert Day, and Gerald Post. Much abashed, we hurry down several flights of stairs. On both the 197th and 196th floors we notice that the office doors bear the words “Fallen Arch Bridge Construction Co.,” and when we find that on the 195th floor the doors bear the same inscription we enter an office, the door of which is ajar. Imagine our surprise at finding that Lance McGill is the president of this concern with Mary Jane Carty and Bill Fowler as chief engineer and architect respectively. After a short visit we continue our long descent. On floor 186 we see Pat Smith taking dictation from Gordon Copp in the office of Copp Insu- lation Co., Inc. On floor 177 we find the office of the Nason Escort Bureau. Looking in, we see the owner, Althea Nason, and several of her employees — Elaine Duquet, Mary Lynch, Edith Joudray, and Jane Hughes. On the 170th floor we discover an interesting concern. It is that of Juke Boxes, Inc. On entering, we find Betty Young playing requests for patrons of downtown cafes. Descending the stairs we come to the Hilton School on floors 165, 166, and 167. Here we meet headmaster Rowena Hilton and teachers Dorothy Tarr, Faith Gambino, Myrna Jewell, Ann Powers, and Henri- etta Lockwood. We also meet gym instructor Lilian Pierce. On the 159th floor we see an office door bearing the words “Acme Arsenic — Our Product Exter- minates Rats, Mothers-in-law, and other Pests.” Here we meet Kenneth Curran, owner of the company, who is having a visit with his brother, the Rev. Paul Curran. At the moment, however, he is in deep conversation with his head chemists, Frank Harris and George Cusick. The secretary, Mary Gorman, shows us around and we see employees Mary Concannon, Isabel Cavanaugh, Dorothy Boltz, Marie Holmberg, Jean Neal and Oralee Starkey. When we leave this office we find that the elevator is back in operation, for which we are very thank- ful. Our descent is very swift under the skilful control of operator Marie Gor- ham and before we know it we are on the ground floor. Leaving the building we pass Norman Goodwin’s Photo Shop. Directly across the street we wander into the city park where we find Arthur Lake campaigning for governor. Close by his side we recognize Elaine Sullivan, his competent secretary; Bob Bewley, manager; and Charlie Brown, his very efficient body-guard. Above us, a plane piloted by aviatrix Frances Wilson is dropping leaflets to the excit ed spectators. Among the most excited is Leo Foley who is doing his usual amount of heckling. Meanwhile, Gretchen Paulus covers the event for The Daily Sentinel from the woman’s •(30 } angle. In a quieter section of the park we find Scoutmaster Warren Sampson on a bird tour with his little followers. In a still more secluded spot we dis- cover officer Gus Albrecht and nurse Connie Cheverie sitting on a bench. Suddendly feeling rather tired and thirsty, we hurry across the street to the Dairy Bar for a refreshing milk shake, which is expertly made by Bob Milk and served by two ’ovely waitresses, Shirley Tu ' itchell and Muriel Ben- jamin. Whi’e there we spy Lynde Partridge, Paul Me Keever, Robert Smart, Margaret Hammett, Jeanne Archer, Nan Sullivan, and Bertram Anderson. Now that we are refreshed we remember that Fido must have his meat for supper and this takes us three or four blocks down the street to Wells’ Butcher Shoppe, owned by Stewie Wells. Inside we see John Gorham and Ken- neth Smith waiting on Gertrude Spinney and Alice Shedd while Stayiley Westover wanders around looking for bologna, with an eye to the points! Father down the avenue we are attracted by the glittering marquee of Scott’s Department Store. Entering the store whom do we encounter but the president himself, Warren Scott, who immediately shows us his pride and joy, “The Fashion Center,’’ supervised by Dorothy Appleyard. We see sales- girls Mary Phemister, Nancy Darniano, Betty Macandrew, Mary Mattie, and Margaret Shepardson. We find ourselves very much interested in Barbara Steven- son, Virginia Furlong, Marjorie Ford, and Pauline Oakeley, who are modeling Clara Nott’s creations for Patricia Tobin, Janet Wilson, and Mary Tully. An interesting spectacle is John Elliot purchasing a $2000 mink coat for Jerry Bick- ford, and Paul Taylor doing likewise for the benefit of Ann Campbell. Now we must hurry to the hotel for we are late. We are greeted by the doorman, Edwin Learned, of the Ritz-Chamberlain Hotel, which is the best of the chain of Philip Chamberlain hotels. Behind the desk we see Shirley Howland, switchboard operator. After registering with desk clerk Henry Ride- out, we notice a beauty salon; and looking in, we see beautician Marion Davies and manicurist Carole Gongaware putting the finishing touches on Ruth Bailey. We see also manicurist Barbara Roberts and customers Patricia O’Brien and Pat Murphy. On the mezzanine floor we find Virginia Bates’ art exhibit containing many beautiful works of that famous artist as well as a fabulous collection of rings donated by Anita Osgood. Taking the elevator we arrive at the 64th floor where our room is. The elevator girl, Ruth Coyle, tells us that Franklin Thurlow, the famous writer of mystery novels, lives on this same floor. On the door of the suite across the hall from our room we are startled by a placard reading: “Trace Your Family Tree Through Thomas Henshaw.” Our curiosity aroused, we enter to be met by client Grace Cavanaugh who is just leaving. “Sorry, Mr. Henshaw is receiving no more clients today,’’ says receptionist Dorothy Argentina. To satisfy a great desire to visit a penthouse, we take the elevator. It happens that the penthouse is occupied by the noted professor of astronomy {31 } Warren La Croix, who is at the moment entertaining his friend, John Sullivan, Ph.D., while his valet, Ralph Melville, is busily engaged in the next room. On our way to the South American Room for dinner we meet Wen- dell Albert, Raymond Bence, Robert Donahue, Lawrence McDonnell, John Pratt, and George Prescott of the Boys’ Club who are moving out with the help of Chris Drummey and his helpers, Louis DeCregorio and Harold Simms. Suddenly Doris Andrews, Theresa Mclnnis, Ethel Bierman, Doris Butler, Sally Clark, Theresa larnele, Grace Cocozello, Esther Arnold, and Lucy Duffy of the invading Girls’ Club catch sight of them, drag them off to the dining room. Upon entering the South American Room we are met with the strains of “Who Hit Nellie in the Belly with a Flounder” played by Charlie Beane and his orchestra. Playing with him we see Hollis Black. We follow the head-waiter, George St. Andre, to our table and pass Helen Kelley and Bob Thompson, Catherine Little and Bill McCullough, and Gloria DeShong and Jimmie Pinkham dining. While we are waiting for our dinner, we look around and notice among the couples dancing Marjorie Thompson and Charles McNulty, Norma Payne and Bob Howe, and Ruth Burke and Arthur Porter. We also notice wait- resses Marjorie Willis, Ha el Davis, Mildred Tellier, and Shirley Woodjord. When our meals arrive we find that our steak is too tough and we demand to see the chef. Finding the chef to be Donald Hunter, we forgive him. After finish- ing our dinner we leave the hotel, passing traveling salesmen Kenneth Mcllvin and Gordon Stovold who are just entering. While walking down the street we meet Maureen Carey, Barbara Farren, Nancy Duffee, Estelle Cousins, Naomi Story, and Virginia Denton, noted literary critics who are on their way to a meeting of the Literary Guild. Seeing that “Tommy Bobby” Leahy (sometimes known as “Harpo”) and Lillian Tassi- nary are co-starring in the current production at the Opera House, we immediately purchase tickets at the box office from Barbara Green and enter. Among the crowd in the lobby we see Admiral Gordon Cummings and Major Jack McCue discussing their brilliant military tactics used in the last war. In the orchestra we see Eileen Finnegan at the piano and Helen Davis playing first violin. In the audience are Marjorie Drollett, Catherine Venuti, Cynthia Simpson, Patricia Shortall, and Helen McFee with their escorts. After the finale we go across the street to the Starlite Club where Stevens’ Starry Steppers are featured. The super-colossal show, directed and produced by Donald Stevens, includes Joe Hackett, master of ceremonies; skating stars Marilyn Thurlow, Betty Beetle, and John Kelley; comedian Duncan South; and the Graham sisters, Shirley and Margie. The electrician, James Quaky, dims the lights, a spot-light lights the stage and out trips Claire Hyland (Boom!), the star of the show, followed by the chorus in which we recognize Ruth Chis- holm, Antoinette Hendrich, Thelma Libby, Shirley Nelson, Marie Stafford, Gerry Wain, Elaine Little, and Maggie Collier. Among the socialites enjoying the show we notice Ruth Wentworth, Grace Sargent, and Jean Hixon with their escorts. Leaving early, we go directly to the hotel and leave word with the night switchboard operator, Ruth Bliss, to call us at 6:45 in the morning so that we can take the 8 o’clock helicopter back to Braintree ... ■(32 } UNDERCLASSMEN To the unsung heroes of old B. H.S. we dedicate the following portion of our yearbook. To those who will profit (we hope) by our example — the juniors. They dash hither and yon all over the school, tending to newly acquired “business” and trying to learn enough of tomorrow’s lessons to bluff through five periods. Little do they know what is in store for them in the near future. They all live in Uto- pia for the cruel world is still too far distant for them to feel her icy breath. Our juniors are unassuming little (we beg your pardon) creatures. They remain demurely in the background quite unobserved — until the glory is handed out. Then they step forth five thousand strong to claim their share. And the killing blow is that they deserve it! Under the capable direction of Uncle Pete, the class of ’44 ought to have a splendid year as seniors in spite of the privations of war. All we can say is — “more power to you.” Sophisticated sophomores. And boy, are they! Their shining eyes light up the third floor corridor between periods. (The dim-out circles appear in the junior year.) The pride of having graduated from the “swing” shift glows from their polished visages. Once in a while one from their ranks steps up to aid the juniors and seniors in some activity but not very often. Their day is coming and they are content to wait for it. Last but not least — guess who? ? ? Those scoffed at individuals who always manage to grab the last laugh. After spending hours hunting for the elevator to 311 they turn around and laugh. Unhuman, n’est pas? They refuse a date to see G. Miller (in person) ’cause they have too much homework! They’ll live and learn, never fear. Yet when the records come out who sells the most war stamps and gets the highest marks? They do. Well, Frosh, years and years from now when your only ailment is senioritis you’ll know we were only kiddin’. We salute you! THE SENIORS 133 } JUNIORS Ladies and gentlemen thou art and ladies and gentlemen thou shalt be, so let us peek into that history which had made thee such as thou art. ’Tis about time to let loose some of these secrets — some of these super-duper doings of you intellectual hep-cats — our only juniors. The first class meeting started off with a BANG and peering through the smoke we found the year’s choice of class officers. The president and his vice are reigning for their second term. Congrats to Bob McClellan and Mil- dred Earney, president and vice president, respectively. Jane Cahill clinched the honors as class secretary and the jingle jangle treasurer is Bert Sjolin. A tradition of the class’s forebears prevailed and one more class has taken up the selling of Xmas cards as a benefit for its treasury. And boy, did they go to town! Our Oral English class has made its annual presentation and ‘The Three-Cornered Moon” will long be remembered as the most hilarious of come- dies. “Liz” Lisano and “Kitty” Cesarini (a “woo-woo” for each) were ably supported by Bob McClellan, Harry Hollein, Paul Cammick, and Robert Moore, while “Cook” Joyce Burke and “Ma” Louise Trapp brought up “Baby” Robert Mosely. Many thanks to Mr. Ferrett and his assistant, Tony Magazu, for their competent directing of this complete success. Another junior class has produced endless material for the various activities — basketball, football, track, cross country, and may the future see more laurels pile upon those already claimed by our champions. A load of thanks goes to Mr. Perry, that gentlemanly sponsor of the class which will reign in B.H.S. next year. We could not be far wrong if we concluded by saying that the next senior class will be one of incessant fame. i 34 } SOPHOMORES Our second-year stalwarts have once more done a noble job towards maintaining the high characteristics which our school constantly tries to achieve. Braintree High School’s sophs belong to a class of their own. They don’t clamor for wild acclaim with which to place themselves among the elite. No, Sirree. They were freshmen last year and by now the novelty of being new has worn off. Neither are they established to the extent that they feel they can carry away the rewards the more thoroughly trained juniors and seniors c airn. Instead they are devoting their extra hours to the full-time job of win- ning for Uncle Sam and B.H.S. These silent commandos are the sports-minded followers of their adept classmates who compete in football, track, basketball, and the other activities of the school. The sophomores follow up each and every event to the “nth” degree whether it be for the benefit of another class or the athletic club. To be sure those of them who are right in the ranks, fighting along with the upperclassmen, deserve all of the credit given them. But don’t ever forget the silent partners — the ones who support our school, rain or shine; the ones who work hard, not for the cheers, but because they know it will be their turn the next two years. In the meantime they are merely paving their way. We consider this to be an opportune moment to thank the various coaches of the sophomore activities, and to the sophs themselves for the support they have given their school. And who is going to forget Fat Keyes’ now-famous composition and rendition of the “Locker Room Blues”? 135 } ■ ' FRESHMEN Last, but by no means least, come those students of the amazing high I. Q., our freshmen. These pupils whom we all envy, (not only for their chance to sl eep until sunrise) have added to our school to the extent that we dare not write up any event, and omit the freshies, without feeling guilty of an unpardonable crime. Ever since they entered our domain our War Bond Sales have in- creased to unbelievable heights with the freshmen leading the school in sales. And just look at that long list of freshmen on the Honor Roll. Sports, school, and freshmen seem to sail right along on the beam. Their sport enthusiasts, who are to make up the bulk of the school’s future winners, are due no little consideration for the fine work they have done, on the football team, for example. And a great big cheer for those dazzling cheer leaders who will lead our teams-in-the-making to victory after victory. The freshmen deserve every bit of the praise that they receive from Miss Lindsay and Mr. Hauck for their fine work done in the freshman glee club band and orchestra. We see additional laurels, in the future, in these fields — and not too far in the future, either. We all agree that our new boarders deserve thanks time and again for the liberal and timely contributions which they have made in the past, the present, and which we all know they will make in the years to come. Their accomplishments will certainly go a long way in Uncle Sam’s battle for liberty, and in B.H.S.’s ever-present struggle for greater achievements. So ends this year’s events of our valued Underclassmen as they advance one more step towards being greater men and women. ■j y A Favorite Pastime Look What I See On the Beam (!oke. Please! EH’iciency Plus Hoekey llmhlle Kihitizing? Angels? Over the Counter OH’ to the Baees Headv ! The Art of Cutting Aunt Alice In Action Senior Plans Fiiinmy and Jo A Hawkes’ Star Iiss Parker, Off (iiiard? Full Don’t Believe All Yon Hear Coaeh Hawkes Coach Perry Men Always Fat Such Dignity ! {37 }■ I Musical Literary Athletic Dramatic t A Orchestra Twenty-five musical students made up our orchestra this year. Twenty-five musical students played at our annual Music Festival; twenty- five musical students played at the Oral English class play. These famed twen- ty-five musical students played Dittersdorf’s “Symphony in F” as last year’s state required number. An exponent of good, contemporary American music, Mr. Ledwith conducted a modern selection along with “Symphony in F” at the annual festival. Our former director, Mr. Arthur Hauck, called to his country’s service, has been replaced by Mr. Austin Ledwith. Our jolly Mr. Ledwith carried on nobly, displaying a rare sense of wit and a mean arm with a baton _ Orchestra librarian this year was Mary Jane Carty. •140 I And of course, our band has done itself up proud. They strutted, per usual, at a few football games, in their natty blue and white uniforms. Sit- ; ting noble and resplendent at the performance of the Annual Music Festival, they gave vent to their emotions in Dittersdorf’s “Symphony in F.” This selection was last year’s state required number, but because of lack of trans- I portation facilities, all our music groups were unable to attend the State Festi- j ' val, consequently, our band, orchestra, and glee clubs, played all last year’s I required numbers at this year’s annual festival at school. Because, you see, since there will be no more state gatherings for the duration, all the state judges are visiting high schools, parking in reserved seats and judging music groups. (Wonder who pays their carfare.) So, if you saw a row or two of intelligent- looking people, you know that said people were state judges! Band officers were: Robert Day, president; Bertel Sjolin, vice presi- I dent; Clara Nott, secretary and treasurer; Helen Davis, librarian. I Some publicity for our neglected, unpublicized brass ensemble: the i ensemble was grouped as a double quartet and players were: Mary Jane Carty, i Robert Day, John Barrett, John Davis, Bertel Sjolin, Fred Driver. ! i I i ; j i i i i 1 I j i s ■i ' I Band Glee Club ( ;n HIS TM AS COXCER T The combined upper-class and freshman glee clubs, band and or- chestra presented a program of Christmas music on Friday, December 18, in the School Auditorium. The event was to compensate for the loss of annual Music Festival expedition, postponed for the duration. (Definition of a State Festival: A free bus ride and sore throats.) Proceeds from ticket sales went to buy War Bonds, which on maturity will present plenty of ready cash to the school music department. (We exhausted the treasury last year chartering busses to Boston, etc., etc.) To get along, each school music group gave out with a few numbers. Members of the Girls’ Glee Club, dressed in white blouses and dark skirts, to mention two of their numbers, “Before the Paling of the Stars” and “Now the Holy Child is Born.” The school Choir, Miss Lindsay’s special group, sang three tradi- tional numbers. The Boys’ Glee Club sang “Deck the Halls” and combined in a number with the Girls’ Club. The Underclass Glee Clubs (freshmen to you) combined in one selection and “No Candle Was There and No Fire” was rendered by the girls. The orchestra played “At Christmas-Tide” and combined with all the glee clubs in the high-lighting number of the whole program, “O Holy Night.” Our new music group, the brass ensemble, rendered two of our most famous carols and two numbers by Bach, but difficult! The music was under the direction of Miss Lindsay and Mr. Led- with, now leading the band and orchestra in the absence of our drafted Mr. Hauck. Ye Olde Auditoriume, decked with green boughs, candles and poin- settias, rang with Yuletide joy. Joyeux Noel! i 42 } Wampatuck About the second month of school, you probably saw a printed notice on the corridor bulletin boards giving this year’s set-up of the Wamp staff. And here it is again in more detailed form. The editorials were done a la Carty (Mary Jane) to you. Jane is the little girl who read all our Wamp assignments and probably got lots of headaches doing it. This writer thinks more credit is due to staff members like Jane who work hard on their writeups and with little thanks from class- mates. In the back-field were Jack McCue and Gloria DeShong writing up athletic events. We laughed and laughed like little Audrey in the joke, at Warren Scott’s funny pages. He was comic editor. Bud Lockwood covered lots of activities. Assemblies. A.R.P., senior activities, health department to mention a few. Martha Caird plugged for the juniors in every issue. Among other things she wrote up Junior Red Cross doings. Anne Gillan saw to it that the sophs had a few lines in print. The frosh weren’t neglected. They were properly propagandized by Erika Hecht. Helen Davis managed Alumni and Exchanges. The lass trotting around with subscription stubs was Dot Boltz, circulation manager. These gentlemen were our business managers: Bob Milk, Warren LaCroix, Kenny Mcllvin, Bob Day, Donald Hunter, Duncan South. Lance, where did you come from? Thanks a lot, kids!! i 43 } Rifle Club ■If ' This year, as always, the rifle club has claimed a large share of Brain- tree’s young nimrods. These young freshmen number forty-three, excellent material for future teams. With the aid of Mr. Jordan and several upper-class- men, these enthusiastic freshmen were taught the use of a rifle, behavior on the range, sighting, use of the sling, and handling. The fruits of long hours on the practice range will be rewarded by a place on future rifle teams. If they continue to improve as all indications show, Braintree rifle fans will be able to sit back and relax. As in previous years, officers were elected: Lance McGill, president; James Qualey, vice president; Ralph Libby and Earle Batchelder, range officers. Due to the acute shortage of transportation, no shoulder matches will be held for the duration. In place of these meets, bi-weekly matches will, be held and the scores sent in to headquarters where they will be judged and placed accord- ingly. After grueling practice sessions under Mr. Jordan’s excellent supervision, the rifle club has taken top honors in their class as judged by bi-weekly targets. Those who hold honored places on the rifle team are: Earle Batchel- der, William Bowie, Raymond Bence, Norman Goodwin, Lance McGill, Francis Noonan, Ralph Libby, and James Qualey. These members are supported by a host of others. Continual participation in the rifle club is rewarded by a better sense of responsibility, leadership, and good sportsmanship. -(44 The thirteenth annual Gymnastic Exhibition was held under the supervision of Mr. Ellsworth R. Thwing, director; Miss Alice E. Daugrahty, Mr. Francis G. Luoma, and Mr. Louis C. Rudolph. A Grand March began the exhibition in which all the members of the Girls’ and Boys’ Team formed a V for Victory. The students taking part in the following events, which included apparatus, pyramid drill, horse-parallels- rope, wand drill, high bar, rings, tumbling hobo dance, tumbling-balance, spring- board, tableaus, and a square dance were: Betty Copp, co-captain; Beverly Copp, co-captain; D. Adams, L. Campbell, C. Cheverie, M. Concannon, B. Cur- ran, J. Curry, M. Daru, H. Davis, H. V. Frazier, M. Holmberg, M. Jones, H. Lavery, J. LeRoy, C. Lisano, H. Lockwood, P. Luisi, B. Lyons, A. Magazu, D. McCusker, M. McLaughlin, P. O’Brien, B. Rice, B. Simpson, M. Smith, B. Stevenson, A. Walsh, and J. Young. The following members of the Boys’ Gym Team participated in the preceding events: Walter Albert, captain; J. Kjellander, “guest gymnast;’’ Alden Adams, E. Bestick, H. Diotte, H. Dunn, R. Frazier, R. Goggin, W. Hal- let, L. Harris, R. Huer, W. Kjellander, S. Leo, G. MacDonald, A. Mamelian, J. Maxwell, G. Nelson, H. Simms, D. Webber, S. Wells, H. Wheeler, and W. Wilkinson. The performance concluded with statuary by members of the Boys’ and Girls’ Gym Team. Gym Team Three-cornered Moon After the performance of “Three-Cornered Moon,” presented by the Oral English class, and directed by Mr. Ferrett, we all realized what a store of dramatic talent there is around Braintree. The play is about a crazy Russian family in Brooklyn, and there could have been no better cast. Rita Lisano did a grand job as Elizabeth, Harry Hollien and Bob Mosely, two of the brothers. Bob Moore, another brother, gave exceptionally good performances. Paul Cammick was the half-baked novelist. Louise Trapp’s interpretation of the role of Mrs. Rimplegar was very near professional — Russian accent and all. Joyce Burke nearly stole the show as Jenny, the maid. Bob McClellan played Dr. Stevens, who was supposed to be the only sane character but knowing Mac, what do you think? This is the type of play we all like to see and it was successful. Its success may be accredited almost entirely to Mr. Ferrett. He likes to work with young people and he surely knows how to make them work! As soon as the profits were figured up, Mr. Ferrett went into Boston and had a good time. He came back with records of Cornelia Otis Skinner, Orson Welles, and John Gielgud in some, of the best oral interpretations in the world. And that is the class’ reward for weeks of work. But I bet the re- hearsals weren’t all hard work when they got that crowd of clowns together! 1 46 } I : I After the usual delay and hesitation, Senior Show plans got under- j way with the election of Arthur Lake as committee chairman. The date was P finally set for February 12 and rehearsals began three weeks in advance of the j performance date. The show was divided into two parts — a Gay Nineties Revue and I Modern Swing Act. The first half presented the Annual Elmville Community I Church Outing, complete with minister (Arthur Lake), minister’s wife (Gloria DeShong), and a chorus of seniors representing loyal churchgoers. Maureen , Carey organized the script for part one, and Arthur Lake did the same for part 1 two — Juke Box Saturday Night. I; ; A short resume of our stars’ acts: imagine Duncan South and Lilian Pierce on a tandem singing “Daisy” (they learned both verses!), Norman Goodwin astride his unicycle, “Mr. Five by Five” demonstrated by Claire j j Hyland and Donald Quimby, songs by Peggy Shepardson, Clara Nott, Mary Phemister, Harold Simms. Mystery shrouded Arthur Lake’s and Bob Bew- ley’s act. We Dood It lolanthe In our jun ' or year we presented one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s least known but most colorful operettas, “lolanthe.” The cast included mostly seniors portraying leading characters and sophomores in the chorus but there were juniors in the audience and our ushers were juniors. Seriously, the cast was one of the best ever assembled in a Braintree High operetta. Raymond Brown (42) handled like an expert Gilbert and Sullivan trouper the most diffi- cult role, that of the decrepit, gay-old-boy Lord Chancellor. Gordon Gaskill (42) was a fine, noble-looking Strephon, Virginia Utudjian (42) a dancing, coquet- tish Phyllis, Lillian Tassinary (43) a stern, forbidding Fairy Queen, Bernie Frazier (42) and Bob Griffin (42) were Lords Mountararrat and Tolloler. (We never could keep their parts straight.) And Faith Gambino (43) played the title role of lolanthe. Fred Driver (44) was the dead-pan sentry you saw prancing around the background. The entire production was under the direction of Misses Lindsay and Thrasher, Miss Lindsay wielding the baton. Miss Thrasher the script. Rehearsing began in December with the competition of the Senior Show and Gym Team rehearsals. (Try singing in the hall with a herd of ath- letes on the other side of the partition, in the gym.) The cast remained faith- ful and on key throughout long and tiring rehearsals. (Always something new at operetta rehearsals. You learn something Thursday that you were too dumb to get Wednesday!) While it’s not their funniest operetta, “lolanthe” is surely the most beautiful and dramatic of all Gilbert and Sullivan’s productions. We don’t mean to brag, but we’re sure that all who saw our, shall I say, “smooth” per- formance of “lolanthe” enjoyed it and we know that we had lots of fun enter- taining you. -I 48 } The Class of 43’s Junior Prom took place on May 15, in the Town Hall Auditorium, re-dubbed for the night, “Yellow-Room-With-Blue-Bird- Houses.” Ginny Bates headed the decorating committee which spent long afternoons tacking up white arbors, flowers, bird-houses and the things which inhabit bird-houses; namely, birds. Ginny, with her flair for design and color transformed a plain setting into a veritable bird sanctuary. That’s Ginny — a nature-lover at heart. Yes, we were grateful to the committee for decorating so well and efficiently. Tommy Beals’ boys were engaged for the evening to harmonize a bit. The scenery was so natural looking, several of our near-sighted guests perched under the bird-houses waiting for some of our fine feathered friends (glued on the walls) to fly in. So close to Nature was our pastoral set- ting, a few slight cases of poison ivy broke out the next day. We take it for granted that “all who attended had a splendid eve- ning’’ and we’re sure that the cash (dollars and cents, you know) from the Prom filled up some of those yawning chasms in the class treasury. L Junior Prom Baseball The Braintree High baseball strategy mixed the ability of many sophomores plus the tested resources of veterans and as a result the Wamps built up another incredible record during their diamond season. In the regular season only the loss to Quincy blotted a perfect slate. Quincy, however, was later beaten as Braintree, under the tutelage of the High School’s double duty coach, Hawkes, went on to show its superiority on the South Shore. Completing a season with such a fine record was enough for the Hawksmen to get an invi- tation to compete in the Eastern Mass. Baseball Tournament. In the first game the high flying Wampatucks beat a stubborn Winchester team and eagerly awaited the semi-finals of the competition. Arlington, the eventual winner of the Eastern title, was successful in putting down our favorites in their second outing and thus ended one of Braintree’s most successful baseball years. The victories during the regular season were over: Hingham (twice), Milton, Wey- mouth (twice), Abington (twice), Quincy, No. Quincy (twice), Needham (twice), and Thayer Academy (twice). Baseball Spring 1942 ho’s W ho in Baseball I got “stuck” behind one of those typical baseball rooters in one of Braintree’s post season games. You know, the guy with the sickening cigar who tells you all about the game. Here were his comments — “See that kid over there warming up? He’s Thorp, the pitcher. That one over there hitting them out is Avitable, first base and pitcher. In that group down in front are Mulcachy, Scott and Moffett. They are the rest of our infield. Away out in the ‘daisies’ you can make out Mann, Quimby, Opie, Holmes, and Harlow catching long flies. Taylor is the catcher and blaaa — ” I changed my seat as the smoked area increased, but before the screen became too thick I spied some late-comers, the first two being Weather- bee and Daiute, just entering the field. (52 } Football Fall 1942 The underdog in all their games but two, the Braintree gridsters went through their season and finished with the good record of four wins, two ties, and two losses. The football tactics taught by Head Coach Hawkes and Assistant Coaches Rudolph and Yoerger plus the never-say-die spirit of the Wamps proved too much for the majority of their opponents and even in defeat these factors nearly upset the apple cart more than once. The Wamp victories were over North Quincy, Middleboro, Needham and Milton. The ties were with Rockland and Hingham and our team went down in defeat to Weymouth and Abington. ho’s W ho ill Football Do you honestly know who is hidden under those big, black hel- mets? No? Let me tell you. Those two gentlemen who walk bravely onto the field and converse with the refs plus a fella from the other team are our co-cap- tains, Charlie Brown and Gordon “Hank” Copp. They walk boldly back and with the coach survey the anxious players seated on the bench. There on the farthest end next to the oranges is “Harpo” Leahy. Those two who just rolled off the bench are Bob Thompson and Sam Scott, who were fooling as usual. Jack Larson and Johnny Kelly dive eagerly for the bench but trip graciously over Paul “Fumey” Taylor, who has just stooped to pick up his favorite helmet. “Louie” DeGregorio finally talks his way in and ends up seated next to Mike Mulcachy and-Paul Maxham who are giving Bob “Skim” Milk a round scold- ing for forgetting a play. Wally Kemp yells, through a masked covered face, “Mac” and Bill (Mac) McCullough strolls over followed [by Jack (Mac) McCue; followed by Jimmy (Mac) McCormick; followed by a water bucket dragging Dick (little Mac) McCormick. Of course we couldn’t mention the whole team but you’ll see the Armens, the Daiutes, the Adamses, the Weather- bees, and companies in following years. ( 53 } Of all our sports basketball was dropped for the year and this could have been easily done in Braintree, too; but despite drastic blackout precau- tions, difficulties in transportation, and heating problems, the season was con- tinued and attendance was surprisingly good. And why was the attendance so excellent? Because another fine basketball team was going through another great season under the capable guidance of Coach Erwin. Old Father Time has made it impossible for us to give you the final wins and losses, but you’ll always remember the thrilling victories and the few defeats are already forgotten. Let us go to a practice and see what makes the flawless brand of basketball we see every Tuesday and Friday look so easy. We look into the gym and are able to pick out Captain Opie just finishing a practice set of foul shots over there in the corner. There seems to be a lot doing so we step in and just miss getting hit with a fast flying basketball. Don Quimby apologetically takes the ball from us stating that Jack Larson’s arm must be a little wild. Cast- ing a disgruntled look at Bob Ruthier and Wally Kemp, whose smirks over our blight irritates us, we walk to safer territory to watch the drill. As far as we can see Diaute and Post seem to be trying to throw the ball through those two little fellows, Curran and Pryor, while Lang is running around in the middle to mix us up. Our neighbors. Partridge, Cameron, Foley, McCue and K. Curran, Hackett, Day, seem interested so we try to look the part. Soon our eyes wander along the wall and we see second team members and future hopefuls taking in all the strategy and we realize that there is a bright future ahead for the Wamps. Basketball . 1 , I Hockey I Fall 1942 j When the 1942 hockey squad was not|busy coaching the Boston Bruins for their forthcoming winter schedule, they found time to play a few games (seven, to be exact) of their own. We shall mention but little of these games here. We shall, instead, mention some of the characters (?) who make up our team. We have as our captain Lil Pierce. Lil is backmost of the backfield. It is there that she capably fills her windswept position as goalie. (Lil is also Mr. Hawkes’ only honorary member of the football team.) On to the fullbacks. These are Maudie “Blonde-bombshell” Mc- Laughlin, “Fearless” Alice Shedd, “Fightin”’ Joyce McCue, and “Dauntless” Dot Adams. It is to be remembered that all our hockey girls have always been sports. (From the names we drew the conclusion that many are former boxers.) Filling our halfback positions are “Heedless” Helen Kelley, Claire “Headway” Hyland, “Heroine” Hazel Davis, “Perilous” Pat Smith, and Manager GoGo “Hey, where’s a pencil?” DeShong. When this group comes out of its huddle where Helen has been telling the gals what Bob Thompson is honestly like, they settle down to some very professional playing. Our glance falls upon the forward line where we see, in the wing positions, “Courageous” Connie Cheverie, “Mighty” Mary Jane Carty, and Rita “Peachblossom” Lisano. Doing their part beside the wings, we find as Inners Mary “Convoy” Concannon, Ann “Chaperoned” Campbell, Barbara “Butcher” Stevenson, and be- side Barb and in the middle of things (as usual) is our center, “Battlin’” Betty Young. This has been a wonderful combination all season. The teamwork has been something to be proud of, and the girls have some very nice memories because of this. I ■ {55 } The future looked sullen for this team when its coach, Mr. Toolin, was called to the colors, but Mr. Rudolph took time out from gym classes and became track m.entor of Braintree High School. He grouped the candidates in the way he thought they would score the most points and to his amazement they conquered their first opponent. This feat was Braintree’s track team’s first victory in two years. This first win acted as a tonic for these boys and they continued their streak right up to the last meet, where they lost a heart breaker by two points to last year’s champs, Weymouth. The victories were over Hing- ham, Milton, Quincy, and Abington. Revenge was taken on Weymouth, how- ever, when the swift Wamps took the championship for themselves by copping first place out of the five schools competing in the annual Weymouth Inter- scholastics. Track Sj)riiig of 1942 ho’s W ho in Track Have you ever heard of Jesse Owens, the world’s greatest sprinter, of Cornelius Wamerdam, the world’s greatest pole-vaulter, or of any of the great number of champions in the field and track world? Well, we have in our j school youthful aspirants to these men’s fame. Now since you may not know j those boys who won your championship, I will tell you of a few of them. Here ,1 we are at the meet and the first event is the 100 yard dash, our program says. | Under entries from Braintree we see the names Griffin, Hollien, McCue, and | Moore. Down the printed page slides our finger and stops at the 440 or quarter i mile run. Gorham and Woodsum are competing in this for us. The half, fea- turing Boutin, Kelly, Bewley, and Hunter, is next in line. St. Andre, Brown, Pratt, Smith, and Gorham shine in the mile. Aumen, Spickard, and Diotte make up a crack freshman relay team. Bean and Hallet are our pole-vaulters and Hollien, Brown, and Boutin go in for the high jump. Boutin, McCue and Aumen are the broad-jumpers; while Huer, Maxham and Nelson round out the team throwing the heavy weights. j 56 f 1 Again the war played tricks with our athletic program. Again one of our coaches was drafted. Again one of our faculty took over. And again the team came through with a winning combination. At the beginning of the season Mr. Perry took over for the absent Mr. Chiesa and the team quickly rounded into shape for its first meet. This meet ended in a dispute over an all important sixth. Braintree finally gave in and Milton was left with a sweet one point victory. Angered, the Ferrymen started anew and won the remaining meets in undisputable fashion. Since they included in their string of victories that same Milton team they showed they had superiority over all of their opponents. The wins were over the high schools of Milton, Rockland, Quincy (twice), and Weymouth (twice). Cross- Country Fall 19t2 ho’s ho ill Cross-Country In olden times Indians were noted for their endurance in running long distances. In our school the cross-country team is noted not only for en- durance but for the little knack of winning these long treks. How would you like to meet them? We’ll go into the cafeteria and see if some of our Indians are there before they start one of their practice jaunts. That boy we just passed was Don Quimby, a prominent member of the team. There are some others over at that table studying. Yes, St. Andre, MacDonald, Pratt, and Hunter are all studying the latest issue of their favorite comic books. Those three, Thompson, Wiseman, and Wheeler, have already finished practice as evidenced by their wet hair from taking a shower. Let’s go out and see if anyone is still running. What? Oh, you have a session. Well, we will see the others later on. {57 } Oh-oh: Oh — oh ; How’s Your Sifiht? Eva and Paul Six “Little” Girls Batifi, Bang; Angels? Terpisehore lolanthe On the Target At the Bar Alore Terpsichore Well Ghaperoned One for Braintree Picnic Stvied 1890 In the Groove “Light Fantastic Toe” Leadership for ’ ll Peek-a-hoo: We Dood It; ' I ' hree (dieers Foi? I ,-«r February 25, 1948 To the ( ' lass of 1943 Braintree High School To each and every member of the (’lass of 1943, I extend my heartiest congratulations upon the completion of your studies at the Braintree High School. Your graduation proves that you have met scpiarely and conscientiously the every day tasks assigned to you throughout your school years. Now there are larger tasks ahead — tasks that must be ac- complished if freedom and liberty are to be preserved here in America. For .some of you there will be further preparation in other institutions of learning. For others, military service and some will find their duties lie in the homes, the factories and on the farms. But whatever the tasks we, who would serve our country, must meet them with unshakable faith, grim determination and indomitable will. I am sure that you, the (’la.ss of 1943, will prove your cour- age, fortitude and vision by .seeking out and accomplishing many of the important problems which face our nation. (lood luck and my very best wishes. Sincerely, HORACF: T. CAHILL, Lieutenant Governor Northeastern University College of Liberal Arts Offers a broad program of college subjects serving as a foundation for the understanding of modern culture, social relations, and technical achievement. Students may concentrate in any of the following fields: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, and English. 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(Corner of Robinson Ave.) 352 WASHINGTON STREET CANDY GROCERIES TOBACCO BRAINTREE, MASS. ICE CREAM Tel. BRA. 0558-J Open Sundays and Evenings KILLORY’S NEWS Braintree, Massachusetts To Have our Daily or Sunday Newspapers Delivered to the Home Call BRA. 1663 CIGARS TONIC ICE CREAM CANDY Waldeckcr’s Greenhouses 37 Sampson Avenue EDGAR L. COPP FRESH CUT Flower.s from our own (Ireenliou.se i.s the rea.son why they Osteopathic Physician la.st .so long. Tel. BRAintree OOO.S 408 Washington St. BRA. 1868 14 STORKS AVENUE! Charles R. Cummiags The best known photographic location on the South Shore. Insurance Real Estate When you want the latest picture making information or helpful criticism of your films come to us. We’re ready with the answer. 6 SUMMER STREET South Braintree Massachusetts ALVES PHOTO FINISHING SERVICE Braintree Massachusetts Tel. BRA. 1206-M 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 TORREY PHARMACY Foy s Markets HARRY H. BOUSQUET, Ph.C. Prescriptions a Specialty 1177 Hancock St. 60 Franklin St. THE REXALL STORE Quincy 940 Washington Street South Braintree Pres. 1234 C. N. FOGG BICYCLES JEWELER Bicycles, velocipedes, stroller repairing; wheels respoked, tires put on, repaired. Watch, Clock, Jewelry and Optical Repairing a Specialty ' Good second hand bicycles on hand. New bicycles. Our prices are the lowest. 71 WASHINGTON ST. WEYMOUTH C. E. CROUT Tel. Wey. 2150 13 Cottage Avenue Quincy Tel. GRAnite 9374 Plymouth Rock Sealtest Ice Cream Served exclusively in our Cafeteria F. W. ROBINSON’S SERVICE STATIONS 325 Washington St., Braintree 1050 Washington St., So. Braintree 715 Washington St., Quincy Point ' Braintree’s Leading Food Store HUNTER SMITH Tel. Braintree 2189 CITIES SERVICE LEO SHOE REPAIR SHOP GASOLINE STATION JOHX WATP:RS, Dealer We make your old shoes look like new Cor. Washington and River Streets BEST MATERIAL AND RELIABLE PRICES Braintree, Mass, For shoe repairs don’t forget Leo Koolmotor Gas and Oils 342 WASHINGTON STREET Acme — Tire and Battery Service Tel. Braintree 1594 Hats Cleaned and Reblocked G. A. ORCUTT EAST BRAINTREE NEWS DEALER AND STATIONER FINISHING COMPANY Soda, Ice Cream, Candies Tobaccos BLEACHING Patent Medicines — Toilet Articles Hooker’s Ice Cream DYEING SOUTH BRAINTREE SQUARE FINISHING Start to Save— NOW HUY C ' O-OPKKATIVE SHARKS SI. 00 PER MONTH up! BRAINTREE CO-OPERATIVE BANK Washington Street So. Braintree Office: Tel. PREsident 6735 Residence: Tel. RRAintree 1778 William D. Michael, 0. D. OPTOMETRIST Complete Optical Service 1581 Hancock St. Quincy, Mass. “THE PERFECT THEATRE” TH E NEW HKAiNTREE 139b 1= iMatinee Daily at 1 ;45. Evenings Continuous from 0:45 Sundays and Holiday ' s Continuous from 1:15 P.YI. “. L VAYS TtyO EXCELLENT ITCTERES” COXTIMTXt; TO PRESEXT THE “BEST ” IX MOTIOX PICTURES SADDLE-MASTERS also Famous Make Shoes at FACTORY PRICES Factory Shoe Store, Inc. Opposite Stetson Shoe Company SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MASS. Realtors - Movers 285 WASHINGTON STREET BRAINTREE Tel. BRA. 0880 BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1943 RICHARD B. WIGGLESWORTH {Member of Congress, ISth Massachusetts District) Make Saving a Regular Habit DEPOSIT MONTHLY IN THE SOUTH WEYMOUTH CO-OPERATIVE BANK BANK DAY— SECOND THURSDAY Columbian Square South Weymouth hanlori corset shop 1I()SIP:RY ami rXDERWPUU 1363 Hancock Street Quincy, Mass. GRAnite 0893 TALBOT’S MEN’S AND YOUNG MEN’S CLOTHING Tu. edos for Rent 1387 HANCOCK ST. QUINCY We make a complete line of Showcases, (’ounters, Tables, Shelvino ' , Wall Panel- ling amK ' ases to meet every recpiirement. LAING COMPANY Modern Department Store Fixtures BRAINTREE, MASS. Tel. Bra. 1430 HOLBROOK’S, INC. Sweaters - Skirts Dresses and Accessories Weymouth Landing Bra. 1821 Buy War Bonds Henry D. Higgins C. K. Magnuson Higgins, Magnuson, Co. 381 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON, MASS. Diamonds . . . Watches Clocks . . . Jewelry Telephone LIBerty 8953 ' W. HOMER MELVILLE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Donovan Drug Corp. THE SERVIC E STORES Weymouth - Hingham Delivery Service BLUE HILL CEMETERY 692 WEST ST., {On Route 128) BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS j EST. 1887 LAMB ( ASH OR lU DGET JEWELERS 1462 Hancock Street Quincy Diamonds Watches Jewclrij and Gifts WESTLAND’S WESTLAND’S WESTLAND’S BASEBALL GOODS TENNIS RACQLETS GOLF WESTLAND ' S EOLTPMENT for every sport 1555 Hancock Street Quincy Luman A. Woodruff, M.D. Qoiiec AnnHal . . . WAIUIEX PRESS . . . IBO VAItKE ‘ R1:ET Printers of the Wampatuck” IIP ' ' w ' .o ' v. ' ' S READ WHITE 1 )res8 Clotli es To Kent Ladies and i Iens Naval Officers ITiiforms For Sale 111 Summer Street Boston } Telephone 2089 Mortgage Money Available Rates as Low as 4 % )la5on5 Moderate Amortization Long Term Mortgages 1514 HANCOCK STREET, QUINCY Direct Reduction Loans Monthly Tax Payments Music and Musical Instruments Victor, Columbia, Bluebird, Decca and Brunswick Records Automatic Rate Reduction Plan Insist on a Prescription Work a Specially SAVINGS BANK MORTGAGE H. D. COLE THE BRAINTREE Optometrist and Optician SAVINGS BANK 7 DEPOT STREET South Braintree Braintree 0207 Tel. PRES. 0974 Quincy, Mass. EDNA HALL Beautician B. H. S. CAFETERIA Individual Stylist Expert Hairdressing and Superior Beauty Treatments All Branches of Beauty (Tdture 595 WASHINGTON STREET SPECIAL SCHOOL LUNCHES Tel. BRA. 042(5 4 Daniel A. Brown, Jr. Hot Plate Dinners at Cost Albert F, Donovan, Associate S REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE ♦ 36 Quincy Avenue East Braintree Mass. ROSAMOND HENRY Tel. BRA. 1969 Dietitian Tel. iMayflower 2312 Howie Cramond PKESCKIPTION OPTICI.ANS 1157 HANCOCK STREET Opposite Masonic Temple QUINCY, MASS. Tel. BRAintree 0101-J THORNTON MACHINE COMPANY IXCK TIIORXTO.V Tools - Machine Parts - Jobbing 60 Victoria Avenue South Braintree, Mass. “ Your Quality Plumber JOSEPH BARILE RLUMBINC - HEATINC Oil Burners - (las Appliances South Braintree Tel. Bra. 0053 JUST OUTSIDE “School Hours Woodworth’s Dairy Bar ICE CREAM Sodas T Frappes Sundaes ‘ Sandwiches COAL, COKE and FUEL OILS WILLIAMS COAL CO. NEW ENGLAND COKE FRANKLIN DICKSON — Guaranteed Fuel Oils - 39 ADAMS STREET Bra. 0415 BRAINTREE SOUTH SHORE INSURANCE AGENCY Established in 1870 INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION CHARLES II. CIIUBBUCK 15 WASHINGTON SQUARE WEYMOUTH Telephone 0098 FOR — COMFORTABLE — COURTEOUS — RELIABLE — BUS SERVICE CALL LOVELL BUS LINES, Inc. WEYMOUTH DIVISION Tel. WEYmouth 1243 RHINES LUMBER CO. 148 (O.AniEIUTAL ST., WEYMOUTH EVERYTHING IN BUILDING MATERIALS 4 ' el. WEY. 11)40 DR. C. A. SULLIVAN SPECIAL DINNERS and SUPPERS After-Theatre Snacks Delicious Toasted Club Saudu iclies Open Daily, including Sunday, 0.30 to -2 a.m. HELEN ' S 18 Commercial St. Weymouth Landing Washington Square Tel. WKVmouth 190.5 Fancy Party Cakes Davis Doushnut Shop ERVIN DAVIS, Prop. Special Prices on Quantity Orders to Schools, Clubs, Parties, Etc. 15 Washington Sq. Weymouth SALLINGER’S Best Wishes to the Class of ’43 1481 Hancock Street Quincy —SHOES— W. H. SNOW — MEN’ S WE AR — WASHINGTON SQUARE W EY: I0UTH and E. BRAINTREE PAUL L. HECHT, M.D. Compliments of A FRIEND A PAID ADVERTISEMENT 1 4 1 t