Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1945 volume:

■� I . ■ i • tl f; ' Jl .Vi I V ■:mM. .K 1 . ' •V . -5 ' , . t ‘ • • NOVMACncULAIION Wampatuck for NINETEEN HUNDRED and FORTY-FIVE BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS task than some. Our high school years have been war years. It is hard to study when history is being made, when friends and relatives are fighting and dying. It is hard to study not knowing what the future holds. Many of our class have left already to preserve the things we hold most dear. We hope that they may excel in courage and virtue. We have tried to make our high school days as normal as possible. We have participated in many activities and our members have been outstanding in different fields. Through the aid of our teachers, friends, and relatives we have grown to be young men and women ready and willing to take on responsi- bilities which await us. Until now we have always had others to lean on, to guide us and to aid us. Now it is up to us to stand alone and prove to them and the world that we are strong and prepared not only to face a world at war but to reconstruct a world of peace. We know that our education is not just for today, but that it is the keynote to success, truth, and freedom. ...m this volume Seniors Underclassmen Activities Features Advertisers Our ' Dedication Zo MEMBERS OF FACULTY, ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL WHO ARE NOW IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY FOR THE PRESERVA- TION OF THE FOUR FREEDOMS HEADMASTER JAMES J. JORDAN SECRETARY KATHLEEN CAMPBELL SUB MASTERS SCIENCE ALBERT J. MURPHY ) ALTON C PERRY OJltsiA (iu). TkuX4 DOMESTIC ERVIN STUART HAROLD M. HAWKES ALMEDA M. WALKER. Dean of Girls RICHARD W. JOHNSON JOHN H. CROWELL MATHEMATICS KATHERINE K. WALDRON, Head ALTON C. PERRY MARGARET RILEY HISTORY AND CIVICS G. VINTON JONES, Head and Guidance Director RUTH J. BENNETT, Head ROSAMOND BROOKS, Cafeteria Manager COMMERCIAL RAYMOND L. STRANGFORD, Head RICHARD W. JOHNSON MILDRED B. AHLGREN EDNA M. PARKER VIOLA P. EVANS RUTH W. THRASHER ANNA M. TILLEY MARION J. SIMPSON G. KENNETH ROGERS ROSAMOND BROOKS EULA 1. HUTCHINS WILLIAM H. ERWIN JOHN FERRETT CHARLES W. BROOKS WILLIAM J. FOLEY RUTH J. BENNETT ENGLISH CONSTANCE F. STECHER, Head MARION L. BILLINGS CHARLES W. BROOKS BERNADINE McCUSKER MARY C. HALLORAN ELIZABETH J. RAND JOHN FERRETT LIBRARIAN RUTH P. STROUT MUSIC MARJORIE HAYWARD, Instrumental, Substitute HEALTH Substitute h MAE L. LINDSAY, Vocal ELLSWORTH R. THWING, Director ALICE E. DAUGHRATY, Physical Educa- tion O a. ? • STANLEY LASKI, Physical Education M MARY E. COLLINS, Nurse ■ ' Y ART HARRIET KIMBALL, Substitute ALBERT J. MURPHY LANGUAGES JOSEPHINE A. KEANY, Head of Mod- ern Foreign Languages HAZEL M. SUMMERVILLE JOHN FERRETT BERNADINE McCUSKER SERVICE ROLL MAJOR ALDO CHIESA, U. S. Army MAJOR JAMES DYSART, U. S. Army S-SGT. ARTHUR HAUCK, U. S. Army CAPT. WALTER KANE, U. S. Army LT. EDWARD OAKMAN, U. S. Army LT. COL. PAUL TOOLIN, U. S. Army CAPT. CHESTER ULLMAN, U. S. Army SpA 3-c DAVID WARD, U. S. Navy As of March 1 , 1945 Out Message Today the peoples of the earth occupy a world in which Hate is the Master and War the Obedient Servant, in which Greed reigns Supreme and Oppression and Tyranny attend. Governments struggle against govern- ments, peoples against peoples, nations against nations — some for the perpetual lust for power, some for democratic ideals, others merely for peace and the security of a prosperous and happy future. During this crucial period, it has been manifestly acknowledged that Youth assume the tremendous responsibility of re-establishing a more secure and, consequently, superior world when peace has been regained. Young men and women of every race, color, and creed must work together in harmony and determination to assure the peoples of the earth of an eternal peace. This is a matter of such momentous significance, we must give it immediate consideration in both thought and action. We must indeed grasp the opportunities granted us today for tomorrow may be too late. Albeit, the war should continue for two years to five years, or even ten years, we must take advantage of today in order to assure ourselves and our posterity of a better tomorrow. I feel confident, that when we, the Class of 1945 leave behind us the last years of our childhood, and go armed with education into an adult world in which God is forsaken and Man attempts to govern in His stead, we will unite with the rest of the earth’s youth to create a better world for our posterity. Not in a year, not in a month, not even tomorrow, but now — at this very moment, there is a chance for each one of us in this complicated business of living a mature existence to aid in the valiant struggle to obliterate ignorance, intolerance, and the human vices, if we will only grasp the opportunity. Carpe diem! l{a iiioiid Adams Ray to his pals . . . theatre lover . . . favorite enter- tainment — F. S. . . . good luck in the Army. Tennis 3; “B Club 3; Fables of ’45. Alarjorie Arnold Marjie . . . promising young actress . . . sweet and lovely . . . nice personality. Fables of ' 45; Class Secre- tary 2, 3, 4; “The Mad Hatters’’ 3; “Ghost of Rhodes Manor’’ 3; Sophomore Social 2; Junior Prom 3; Dramatic Club 3. Vtilliam Aiinien Bill . . . gridiron star . . . unique hairdo . . . scholas- tically inclined . . . likes Lombardo. Football 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3,4; Class President 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Social 2; Junior Prom 3; Fables of ’45; Band I ; “B” Club 3; Touch- down Club 3, 4; Wampatuck Staff 3, 4. Albert Baker A1 . . . jolly personality . . . what’s that twinkle in your eye? ... a load of fun. Rifle Club 1,2,3. Earle Batchebler Batch . . . always on the go . . . weakness for the fairer sex. Football 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Rifle Club I, 2, 3, 4; Fables of ’45; Touchdown Club 3, 4; “6” Club 3; Junior Prom 3; “Adam’s Evening’’ 3; “Chimes of Normandy’’ 4; “Waltz Dream’’ 2; “Erminie” 3; Youth Guidance 4. Shirley Batehelder Shirley . . . blonde ... a more quiet senior . . . nice to know. Glee Club 4; Fables of ’45. Hohert Bales Batesy, Bob . . . lady’s man . . . prefers blondes . . . Smiley’s . . . everybody’s pal. Football I; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Fables of ’45; Baseball 3. Marcus Baxter Marcus . . . black waves . . . very reserved . . . last but not least . . . homework has a preference. Gladys Becker Glady . . . always with Rip . . . beautiful eyes . . . full of fun . . . always has her homework done. Harvey Beetle Scud . . . how do you make those faces . . . often seen in East Braintree . . . never without Batesy. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Fables of ’45; Band 1, 2; Sophomore Social 2. Grace Bell Grace . . . not seen too much around school . . . movie goer . . . quiet and shy. Gertrude Belyea Gertie . . . favorite teacher — Miss Evans . . . appears to be quiet but we know dif- ferent ... a grand sport. Glee Club 1,2; Band 1 ; “Waltz Dream’’ 2; Music Festival 1,2; “The Mad Hatters’’ 3; “Ghost of Rhodes Manor’’ 3; Class Motto 4; Fables of ’45. SENIORS i 12 } 1 Koss Buckner Buck . . . football ace . . . what happened to all those photo ambitions? . . . sports dim- ples. Football I, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Fables of ' 45; Touchdown Cl yj3, 4 ; Wampatuck 4; Mearbook 4; “B” Club 3. Mariesta Betts Mari . . . center of activity . . . nice dresser . . . never stays in one place a minute. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Fables of ' 45; Wampatuck 4; Hockey Dance 4; Hockey Club 4; Class History 4. ■ , (lafl Bjorkman VCarl . . . flies around n a car aliytfie tiq . . y. blondi?. .� alwa j-ivlt4i a woman Donald Borden Don . . . quiet — at certain times . . . Smuck’s pal . . . ah! that history class. ■ r Har«ildn?ov l ' y • Muscle . . - wl a physi u . XhatS y ur ' telephone number? . th se sop - mpr Vire cute. ' , ' . -■ y- 4. arrei ' parpen . . . b bftif . . . ijjee ' ’ ■ acter . . . 6rai tre High- h ser t . t- a fa ' frtfiicile icter . . . 6rai tre High- afids. ' Football 1, 2, -i, 4; F les of ' 45; “V ltz Dreaim 2; Touch- down Club 3, 4; “B” Club 3; Rifle Club 1 . Joan Burpee Burp . . . explosive person- ality . . . fun anywhere . . . A.A.F. . . . full of pep. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Hockey Club 4; Hockey Dance 4; Ring Committee 3; Cap and Gown 4; Junior Prom 3; Yearbook 4. K lythe Bushman Eda . . . clothes for every occasion (and then some) . . . what does she find to talk about? Fables of ' 45. Doris ( ' .allaway Cab . . . true to Jack ... al- ways singing . . . always looking for lost articles. “Ghost of Rhodes Manor” 3; Fables of ' 45 ; Wampatuck 4. (ieorfje Car larople Too tsie . . . half the foot- ball line . . . can he blush! . . . Braintree’s star mail- man . . . somewhat shy. Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3,4: “B” Club 3; Touch- down Club 3, 4; Crucible Club 4; Fables of ' 45. 0 Q i U ' . itiehard C rJsen ' Dick . . . tall, Blond, iiafi t- some, etc. . . . the originator ? of the surprise ending. Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; “Tons of Money 4; Fables of ' 45. Paul Cavanagh Cav . . . the strong, silent type . . . likes to ride . . . popular with the fairer sex. 19 4 5 i E leanor (lhaniherlain Ellie . . . the sky’s the limit ... on the comical side . . . movie goer. Agnes (Ihristie Agnes . . . sweet . . . re- served . . . good student. Glee Club 1 . liose C.oiiti Rose . . . short, dark, and cute . . . has an extra high seat in history . . . full of fun. .Joseph (loslaiitiiio Joe . . . loves a good hockey game . . . reserved in class but what about outside? Lorraine (Inrran Lorraine . . . rollerskates . . popular . . . interestirig . where do we g () I from here? I .John (!nrr I ck . . . always on the gp ... if you’d only introdv9« ' me ... a sharpy. -J .N J Iconise Cusick Louise . . . don’t ever lose that happy way you have . . . Marie . . . who’s your secret? irglnia Dalton ' Giryiy . , . likes to bowl . . . strawberry blonde ... al- ways with Eleanor ' . . . in- terested in the Services. Glee Club 1 ; Fables oj ' 45. .Madeline Daniiano Madeline . . . loves to buy clothes . . . wants to be a secretary . . . always having fun. SENIORS 14 It Malcolm Demarest Mai . . . that Plymouth sure gets around . . . why do you find school so interesting? John Digiian Jack . . . great future in architecture . . . whiz like brother Bill . . . plenty of jokes. Barbara Dixon Barb . . . that lovely hair . . . how do you know so much history? . . . grand personality. Sophomore Social 2. Kichard Donahue Mike . . . those eyes ... al- ways with Bill . . . swell to know . . . weak when it comes to women. Baseball 1,2; Basketball 4. Thomas Donkin Tommy . . . likes to work in the lab. (hasn’t blown it up yet) . . . loves ties. Football I ; Rifle Club 1 ,2, 3,4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Wampa- tuck 3. , Elizabeth Donnelly Bette . . . quiet with out-of- school interests . . . school’s okay. Thomas Drake Butch . . . known and liked by all . . . little fellow with a big personality ... a real sparkplug. Football I, 2, 3, 4; Fables oj ’45; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball I, 2; Track 3; Touchdown Club 3, 4; “B” Club 3; Gym Team I; Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Sophomore Social 2. .Mary Drinkwater Mary Lou . . . favorite food - anything that’s eatable . . . always out of breath . . . fun. .lean Drnmmey Jean . . . quiet . . . enjoys soft lights ... a very special boy friend. Eleanor Edwards Ellie . . . Buck has first choice . . . swell personality and excellent dresser. Tennis 2, 4; “B” Club 3; Fables of ’45. .Mary Lou Emmons Mary Lou . . . cute . . . swell personality . . . adorable smile . . . nice clothes. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; “Waltz Dream’’ 2; “Er- minie’’ 3; “Chimes of Nor- mandy 4; Fables of ’45; Junior Prom 3; Hockey 3, 4; “B” Club 3; Hockey Club 4; Crucible Club 4; Wampa- tuck 2. Marjorie Faidkner Marjie . . . quiet and re- served . . . studious . . favorite subject — history. 15 } 19 4 5 • Charles Ferguson Chick . , suave . . . likes the girls . . . quiet? . . . it’s rumored he curls his hair. Cheerleader 4; Cross Country 4; Yearbook 4; Sophomore Social 2; Junior Prom 3; Fables of ’45; Football 3; Basketball 4; Glee Club 4. Theresa Foley Tess . . . personality plus . . . peppy . . . happy . . . tries to drive . . . last of the great Foleys. Fables of ’45. Francis Frano Fran . . . favorite subject — history . . . hails from South Braintree . . . quiet. Doris Frazier Doris . . . always has a ses- sion . . . another giggler . . . shy appearing. Glee Club 1 ; Fables of ’45. Betsey Frieclniann Beysy . . . friend to all . . . chem. whiz? . . . hockey star . . . homework means nothing. Field Hockey 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Hockey Club 4; Crucible Club 4. Kennison Gale Kenny . . . likeable . . . whiffle haircut . . nice clothes . . . Peggy. Football 3, 4; Wampatuck 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Class Proph- ecy 4; Rifle Club I ; “B” Club 3; Track 3, 4; Gym Team I. .Anne Gillan Ann . . . debbie . . . taste in clothes . . . favorite teacher — Mr. Erwin . . . always laughing. Fables of ’45. William Gorman Bill . . . tall, dark, hand- some . . . loves a good argu- ment ... if I can get the car. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; “B” Club 3. Alary (ireen Mary . . . one of our peppy cheerleaders . . . quiet in school . . . enjoys a good time. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Band , 3; Cheerleader 4; Wampatuck 4; Yearbook 4. Albert Hagen A1 , . . reserved . . . that car . . . nice wavy hair . . . girls have a place. Priscilla llainsworth Pris . . . newcomer from Needham . . . friendly . . . cheerful . . . often seen with Justin. Kdward Hales Ed . . . industrious . . . good-natured . . . studious . . . quiet with the fairer sex. Football I; Band 1; “Tons of Money” 4. j 16 } SENIORS - -v ' ' jr Catherine Hall Kay . . . quiet? . . . blonde tresses . . . popular . . . al- , ways hungry . . . nice smile. erleaders . . . lively . . . ’talkative. (j “jThe Mad Adilers” 3; Cheer- lector 3 libles of ’45. ' v ■Marjorie Hatpin Marjie . . . good natured . . . Miss Waldron’s pet peeve . . . talkative . . . mis- chievous. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Class His- tory 4; Crucible Club 4; Yearbook 4; Hockey Club 4. Marjorie Hamilton Marjie . . . always happy . . . enthusiastic . . . A.A.C. . . . men? . . . personality. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Wampatuck 3,4; Yearbook 4; Cheerleader I, 2, 3; Sophomore Social 2; Hockey Club 4; Fables of ’45. Samuel Hansen Sam . . . another woman hater . . . always has his homework done . . . very shy and quiet. Margaret Hareourt Peggy . . . Kenny’s chem. pal . . . blonde hair and blue eyes . . . always knows the answers. Glee Club I, 2, 4; “Waltz Dream’’ 2; Class Prophecy 4; Yearbook 4; YouthCuidance 4. Kathleen Harris Katie . . . prefers the strong, silent type . . . has person- ality . . . likes most every- thing. Hockey2,3,4; Pan-American 2, 4; Fables of ’45; Hockey Dance 4; Hockey Club 4. Dorothy Haytlen Dot . . . future secretary . . . nice smile . . . quiet and reserved. Glee Club 1 . Lawrence Herendeen Larry . . . likes stag parties . . . why? . . . our only man in the cafeteria. Rifle Club I, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3; “B” Club 3. liiith Holhrook Ruthie . . . studious and energetic . . . quiet . . . swell to know . . . likes to study English. Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club I, 3; Yearbook 4; Class History 4. Priscilla Hosford Pris . . . has a weakness for drummers . . . anybody got his algebra done? . . . cute. Fables of ’45; Youth Guid- ance 4; Crucible Club 4. jl7 } 19 4 5 Janet Howland Jan . . . likes cross country . . . oh! stop that! . . . can I borrow your fountain pen? . . . very likeable. Glee Club I; Fables of ' 45; Class Will 4. ■ V CJiarloJ Hyidop ly Lottie . . . that ' strawberry blo de ' liair ... B.C is JqYite l .a ■felace . . . exctllerit hockey ac : , ' ■ Band I, ' 3 , 4; Hockey 2,- 4,; Orchestra 4 ; Banquet.4 ; Hock- ey Dance 4; fables - ' ‘ ' 45; B ciub y y y Eleanor Imlay Ellie . . . the sparkplug of the locker room . . . swings a mean tennis racket . . . always smiling. Hockey 2, 3, 4;‘Tennis 2, 4; “B” Club 3; Hockey Club 4; Hockey Dance 4; Banquet 4. Pauline Jensen Pauline . . . quiet . . . dis- likes questions . . . interests are at home. Barbara .Johnson Barby . . . takes everything very seriously ... is making a future for herself . . . very neat. Fables of ' 45. Jean Joudrey Jean . . . movies . . . hails from the East . . . pleasing personality. I Kudolph Kalns Rudy . . . thinks girls are pests . . . rarely without homework done . . . studious and quiet. Lois Kelley Lois . . . attractive . . . pleas- ing smile . . . personality plus . : . always with Doris. Fables of ' 45. J Olive Kelly Olive . . . aspires to be a chemist . . . likes to walk .... always has the answers. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; “Waltz Dream” 2; “Erminie” 3; “The Chimes of Nor- mandy” 4. - Pi . ' • ' ✓ Donald Kennard Ick . . . nice shirts . . . not often seen with girls . . . tall and in a nice way. Football 3; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. Hope Killani j Hope . . . quiet . . . Miss Strout’s right hand . . . al- j ways has her homework !| done. I r I U8 J SENIOR Paul Kjellaiider Paul . . . quiet . . . girls have a place . . . blonde waves. KIcanor Le V angie Ellie . . . different hairdo every day . . . South Brain- treeite . . . friendly and easy to know. Fables of ' 45. Eleanor MacKay Charlie ... a laugh at every turn . . . always happy . . . good-natured . . . Junior Theatre. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Waltz Dream” 2; Musical Festival 3, 4; Ghost of Rhodes Manor” 3; Fables of ' 45; Hockey Club 4; Erminie” 3; Chimes of Normandy” 4. Harold .Mallon Mai . . . newcomer . . . favorite occupation — spin- ning an ink well on a pencil . . . loves history. K«lith -Vlarr Edy . . . charm and dignity . . . often seen in a Chevro- let coupe . . . that shiny nose is cute. Waltz Dream” 2; “Chimes of Normandy” 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Music Festival 3, 4; “The Mad Hatters” 3; Fables of ' 45. Olga .Mattson Olga . . . blonde . . . per- sonality . . . easy on the eyes. Lucille McCarthy Lucille . . . favorite expres- sion — it costs a lot to be a senior . . . blondie . . . peppy. Cheerleader I, 4; Hockey 4; Hockey Club 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; “Waltz Dream” 2; Crucible Club 4; Wampatuck 4; Fables of ' 45. Klixabcth .Mc(iue Bette . . . immovable . . . dignified . . . perfect hairdo with a face to go with it . . . dramatically inclined. Fables of ' 45; “Chimes of Normandy” 4; Mad Hat- ters” 3; “Ghost of Rhodes Manor” 3. Joyce .MeCue Joycie . . . quiet in school but oh! outside! . . . what a sense of humor . . . hockey ace. Hockey 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; “B” Club 2, 3; Sophomore Social 2; Junior Prom 3; Class ”2 3; Yearbook 4; Hockey 4; Crucible Club 4; Fab f ' T.eq rd L nmlfe . ♦trtir - 1 tainment— dith . . , Irequ t Jater . pl sAtit . defi- r ely good liking, i.Bas«bcilt ' 1 , 2 ' Ffofbdll 3; Gfe Club 1 ; Fables of ' 09 19 4 5 Kichard .McLean Dick, Mac . . . pet topic — basketball . . . that zooty car . . . one of Burke’s bunch. Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1 ; Fables of ’45. Evelyn McNeil Evelyn . . . short and sweet . . . quiet . . . studious. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Marie McNeil . . a riot ... a regular r wyrfe eamstress . . . enjoys Toppy’s chicken . . . can you get the car? Hockey 3,4; Hockey Club 4. Kita McNeil Rita . . . hails from East Braintree . . . very studious . . . at home with a type- writer. Pan-American Club 2; Fables of ’45. Elizabeth VlcSharry Libby . . . one of the best natured students in school . . . crazy about Miss Evans . . . business-like. Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4. Barbara Moore Barbara ... a more quiet student. Sincere and friend- ly .. . well liked by all. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Wampatuck 4; Class Prophecy 4; Crucible Club 4; Pan-American Club 2, 4; Fables of ’45. Mary loran Mary . . . quiet and cute . . . proves that red hair doesn’t always mean a quick temper. Glee Club 3, 4; “Erminie 3. .June Mortimer June . . . here now and then . . . nice personality . . . at- tractive in her dress. • Glee Club 1; Pan-American Club 4; Fables of ’45. Roger Moseley Rog . . . full of fun . . . dis- likes women? — definitely . . . always with Warren in the jalopy. Herbert Nash Herbie . . . sports minded . . . movies . . . has trouble with math . . . quiet. Glee Club 1 ; Gym Team 1,2; Rifle Club 2. Paul Nason Paul . . . math whiz . . . good natured . . . happy-go- lucky spirit. Doris Neal Doris . . . future in an office . . . friendly . . . likeable . . . witty. Fables of ’45. SENIORS 20 } Doris Nichols Nick . . . always sees the brighter side . . . loves Eng- lish . . . gets along easily. Crucible Club 4; Fables of ’45. Barbara Nihan Field hockey is her favorite sport ... a great Navy sup- porter ... a giggler always. Hockey 2,3,4; Fables of ' 45; Hockey Club 4. .Jean Nordahl Jeannie . . . blonde . . . cute . . . plenty of personality . . . loves olives . . . dances . . . movie goer. Glee Club 4; Fables of ’45. inter- ■ r 4 I,2;Qt€kflub 1,2,3,4; ‘ hoif 2, 3,5 Fables of ’45; Jtt ior Prom 3; Yearbook 4; “Waltz Dream 2; “Erminie” 3; “Chimes of Normandy” 4. Frank Novio Frank . . . tall . . . industri- ous . . . quiet. Basketball 1. Carl Nyherg Carl — one of the best . . . likes to ski and sail . . . has some of the flashiest ties. Basketball I; Cross Country 3, 4; Gym Team I, 2. Marjorie Nye Marj . . . always seen with Rita . . . likes all sports. Pan-American 2; Senior Writeups 4; Fables of ’45. Eugene O ' Neil Gene . . . Blondie . . . loves the lab. . . . always with his homework done . . . flair for ties. Glee Club 1, 2, 4; “Waltz Dream” 2; “Chimes of Nor- mandy” 4. Sidney Partridge Sid . . . serious . . man of few words. Basketball 1, 2; Football 2; Cross Country 3. .Joseph Patts Joe . . . little fellow but a big noise . . . loves to scatter your books . . . locker stacker. Class Banquet 4. Doris Peck Doris . . . sedate ... a non- partisan . . . excellent speak- er .. . quiet and demure. Class Photographer 3 ; Wamp- atuck 4; Yearbook 4; Fables of ’45; Crucible Club 4; “Mad Hatters” 3. Rita Pelrine Rita — collector of autographs and autographed photos of band leaders, singers, etc. . . . Ooooooh Frankie. i21 } 19 4 5 Jean Peiidoley Jean . . . loves field hockey . . . enjoys a good argument in P. D. . . . those red waves! Glee Club 1 ; Waltz Dream” 2; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader I, 3, 4; Fables of ’45; Hockey Dance 4; Hockey Club 4. Jaeoh Petersen Jake . . . oftpn een with John Young . . . talk about blonde hair . . . friendly. Rifle Club I, 2; Track 3, 4. Albert Piggott A1 . . . silent type . . . out- side interests . . . prefers studying. irginia Pink Ginny . . . seen with Edna, Eleanor and Dottie . . : Quiet? . . . Man-hater? . . . Loves to dance. Fables of ' 45. Natalie Power Nat . . . what would you do without a telephone . . . want a bite . . . peppy . . . full of personality. Fables of ' 45. (larol Kipley Rip . . . Glady, Edith . . . lives on whoopie pies . . . changes hairdo every day. Glee Club 3,4; “Waltz Dream” 2; Erminie” 3 ; Fables of ' 45 ; Mad Hatters” 3; Yearbook 4. JL V--’ o I Arthur Kivoire Art . . . loves to telephon ' . . . cause of plenty of laughs . . . really serious minded. Football 2; Track 2; “Mad Hatters” 3. T Lloyd Kobhins Elbow . . . hates girls? . . . Burke’s . . . thinks school is a bore. Rifle Club 1,2; Fables of ' 45. ■| I ! Ruth Robbins Ruthie . . . seen with Thelma . . . carefree . . . gets a big kick out of Mr. Jones. Norman Ro Norm . . . dark aru hahd- ' 1 some I . . 1 car tsJ k ' r , ✓V ' yx{v Dorothy Routhier Dot . . . basketball fan . . . never has much to say . . . hails from East Braintree. Beverly Rubin Bev . . . hails from South Dakota . . . flashing red hair . . . pleasing personality . . . those humorous poems. Orchestra 4; Glee Club 4. SENIORS {22 Leontia Sacco Lee . . . always has her face on straight . . . history student. Hockey 2; Glee Club 2. Dorothy Savage Dot . . . attractive, always has a smile . . . nice clothes . . . beautiful hair . . . so- ciable. Glee Club I ; Sophomore Social 2; Class Ring 3; Yearbook 4; Fables of ' 45. .M arilyn Seavey Mai . . . here every so often . . . spends most of her time in the movies . . . humorous. n , . nna Sheehan Anna . . . everybody’s friend . . . agrees to anything . . . dresses nicely . . . luscious waves. Fables of. ' 45 ' . ohert Schmitt Bob . . . blonde curly hair . . favorite sport — hockey I . . way with women. I Baseball I, 2; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Class Will 4. Thelma Simp.son Annie . . . often seen with Ruthie . . . strong Marine supporter . . . fun and friendly. Class Motto 4. Donald Smittt nitty . . . l tj drnen wipi hardto ... u mn u wy i� P rryu� ' Dorothy Smith ' Eottie . . . cute vdice . ' darling little figutp ' . . . ful _ . of jokes . . . al yays with | Olga. y- .Stanley .Smith Stan . . . always has a tardy slip . . . Burke’s . . . slow and easy going. Dorothy Spaulding Dotty . . . always finds some- thing to laugh at . . . whiz bang at a typewriter . . . Barby. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4; Senior Show 4; Cap and Gown 4. Miilliam Spickard Bill . . . wavy hair . . . drives a car . . . the great lover . . . popular. Football I, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball I; Basketball 1; Sophomore Social 2; Band 1,2; Orchestra 2. Eleanor Steven.s Ellie . . . cute . . . sparkling eyes . . . nice appearing . . . quiet. j 23 19 4 5 Robert Stevens Bob . . . woman hater . . . quiet but not in history . . . enjoys a good argument. Rifle Club 3, 4. Rol)ert Stevenson Bob . . . outside interests . . . nice to talk to . . . very quiet. Band 1,2, 3. .June Street June . . . cute . . . dimples . . . Navy supporter . . . he’s not bad, either . . . lots of personality. Glee Club I; Hockey 2; “Waltz Dream’’ 2. Margaret Sullivan Margie . . . very sociable . . . neat hairdo . . . likeable . . . appears shy. Field Hockey 3, 4; Crucible Club 4. Timothy Sullivan Sully . . . quite the man about town . . . full of the dickens . . . future sailor. Bernard Talbot Bernie . . . short stuff . . . Mr. Jones’ A student . . . easy to know. Baseball I; Glee Club I, 2; Fables of ’45; “Waltz Dream’’ 2 . SENIORS 24 A -c Oi Jeanne Thomas Jet . . ahother driver . . . has ainybfidy seen Joyce? . . . hopes to go tp, University ‘of New Hampshire. Band 2, 3 4; Orchestra 3,4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Junior pfom 3; Yearbook 4; Crucible Club 4v Hockey Club 4; Hockey Dance 4; Fables of ’45. ' Dorothy Trott Dotty . . . here now and then . . . has a complete makeup kit always with her. IVIary Turpel Mary . . . quite a gal ... al- ways has a joke . . . where do you get the ambition? Eleanor Twitchell Ellie . . . petite . . . loves the farm life . . . knows her his- tory . . . always with Earl. - a Lela Welch Lela . . . one of our future missionaries . . . the girl with all the “GO.” Glee Club I ; Ghost oj Rhodes Manor” 3. Barljara Weston Barb . . . quiet but pleasant when she makes her presence known . . . another chem genius. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Waltz Dream” 2; Class Motto 4; Crucible Club 4 ; Fables of ’45. 1 ’ Alice Westover Alice . . . likeable . . . those brown eyes! . . . reserved . . . always with June. ’ Priscilla While Pudge . . . what’s your grudge against history? . . . rare when you get started . . . well, if I can. Hockey 3,4; Crucible Club 4; Hockey Club 4; Fables of ’45. Edna Whittaker Edna . . . the long tressed sirene . . . has what it takes . . . always has fun. Senior Banquet 4. , Marjorie Wikhind Marjie . . . tickles the keys . . . knows her history ... a recent addition to Valias’. Glee Club 4; Fables of ’45. John Wiseman Jack . . . peppy piano player . . . unruly hair . . . has a passion for beautiful women. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Cross Coun- try 2, 4; Track 2, 3. j J n our; . Joi� nniy . . ahlilihat hair! . P ' . . .. yellow coi 4erti Ie . . . Iways with rnip . . . that “wh pee” loom is swell. Track I. Robert Parker Bob . . . quiet . . . studious . . . never without his home- work done ... no interest in women . . . Army, September 15, 1945. 25 19 4 5 HIT . . . One windy autumn morning in September, 1941, a group of timid freshmen entered the doors of Braintree High School. We found high school life very different from that of grammar school, but we were able to grin and bear it. In all of our sports, music, and scholastic ability we were one of the most promising classes ever to come to B. H. S. We proved our scholastic ability by having less failures than any other freshman class before us. Our sportsmanship was shown in the football teams which were organized immedi- ately. On December 7, 1941 war was declared on the United States; the follow- ing day we heard President Roosevelt make his formal declar ation of war on Japan. In our freshman year history was made and, with all of our dreams and ambitions before us, we had started on the way toward achieving our goal — winning a name for ourselves at B. H. S. With our goal still in view we started our sophomore year with a bang! With most of our bashfulness gone, we tried to pass on some of our priceless experiences to the poor freshmen. Many new friends were made in the corridors and classrooms with our superiors— the juniors and seniors. At our first class meeting we elected officers: Bill Aumen, president; Chickie Ferguson, vice president; Margie Arnold, secretary; Barbara Dixon, treasurer; Mr. Erwin, class sponsor. That year we were also prominent in both football and hockey. The big event of the year was the Sophomore Social held in the school gymnasium on the evening of February 12. This also proved to be a big success. It was a grand feeling to be upperclassmen. 126 } ♦ ♦ ♦ RUN With the first two bases successfully passed we reached third with flying colors, headed by our great umpire, Mr. Erwin, and our class officers; Bill Aumen, president; Chickie Ferguson, vice president; Margie Arnold, secretary; “Butch” Drake, treasurer. As Juniors we also showed our progressive- ness by ordering our class rings early in the school year and by choosing Vantine as our class photographer. Our outstanding football and hockey players really put us on the map this year. To our list of sports we added track, baseball, basketball and tennis. The Oral English Play, which was a big hit, and the Junior Prom, which met with great success, were the outstanding events of the year. Both will long be remembered! Seniors! What a grand feeling to know you have been victorious. At last the moment for which we had waited so long had arrived. The senior year was one big whirl of events. They started with the election of officers; Bill Aumen, president; Bill Spickard, vice president; Margie Arnold, secretary; “Butch” Drake, treasurer. Then came class rings, pictures and Senior Show. The Banquet, Senior Reception, and then that great moment of Graduation will climax the school year. Our four years of high school have been completed. A new and uncertain world filled with many opportunities awaits us, but the pleasant and successful memories acquired at B. H. S. will forever linger in our minds. Already many of the boys in the class of ’45 are in the armed forces — many in foreign countries and before very long many more will be. “Hush, underclassmen, don’t you cry. You’ll be seniors by and by.” 27 CLASS We, the graduating class of 1945 of Braintree High School, situated on Washington Street, in the town of Braintree, in the County of Norfolk, in the State of Massachusetts, in the United States of America, do, of sound mind and memory, declare this to be our first, last, and only will and testament. Raymond Adams leaves his greasepaint to Gordon Buckingham. Bill Aumen leaves his fullback position unfilled. Earle Batchelder leaves his cane to next year’s victim. Mari Betts leaves a gas coupon to the OP A. Carl Bjorkman leaves his pile of late slips to Buddy Donovan. Warren Boynton leaves his car to “Goldie’s Auto Graveyard.” Ross Buckner leaves his Sloan’s Liniment to George Picardi. Joan Burpee leaves her pug nose to Mr. Hawkes. Edie Bushman leaves for a dentist appointment at Tufts. Paul Cavanagh leaves his howl to the Junior Pack. John Curry leaves his artistic talents to Petty. Dick Donahue leaves his looks to Roy Thorpe. “Butch” Drake leaves Barb because he has to. Mary Drinkwater Bevel Aqua leaves to die of thirst. Chick Ferguson leaves those great big beautiful eyes to “Lefty.” Kenny Gale leaves what’s left of the Chemistry Lab to the Juniors. Marjorie Hamilton leaves still giggling. Sam Hansen leaves his stack of books to Johnnie Leroy. Larry Herendeen leaves passing out free chocolate covereds to the public. Eleanor Imlay leaves that twinkle in her eye to Erica Hecht. Bob Kemp leaves his hair to I. J. Fox. Thelma Simpson leaves with Ruth. Donald Smith leaves his slide rule to R. Durgin. Dorothy Smith leaves wondering why she came in the first place. Ruth Robbins leaves with Thelma. Norman Ross leaves his vocabulary to Miss Billings. Dorothy Routhier leaves to let George carry on. Leontia Sacco leaves her recitations in history to ? George Cardarople leaves his chipped bones to Mort Peck. Dick Carlsen leaves his skin head to Bud Moffat. Shirley Batchelder leaves her news to the sewing circle. f28 } BEQUEST “Scud” Beetle leaves his basketball suit to Erru Creswell. Marilyn Seavey leaves the tickets to Ann Me Nulty. Anna Sheehan leaves her typewriter. Mary Moran leaves her hair to Rita Hayworth. Roger Moseley leaves his seat in Boynt’s car. Dick McCormack leaves his voice to Pete Leo. Joyce McCue leaves her position as goalie to Shirley West. Barbara Moore leaves the ceilings to be raised. Herbert Nash leaves his loud voice to “Frankie S.” Paul Nason leaves his bulk to “one-muscle O ' Rourke.” Jean Nordahl leaves her D. E. Y. hat to Morgan Memorial. Frank Novio leaves his feet to any violin case. Marjorie Nye leaves Nye to be far away. Albert Piggoti leaves his good English to Burt Abar. Natalie Power leaves Power to Atlas. James Reardon leaves (it) to Dick Tracy and Fearless Fosdick. Lloyd Robbins leaves his makeup card to Chet Cochrane. Dorothy Savage leaves (Sorry Juniors). Robert Schmitt leaves his bowlegs to his old horse. Stanley Smith leaves to find Livingston. Eleanor Stevens leaves (Pant! Pant!) OOOooooooooOOOH!!! Robert Stevenson leaves horseback riding to Roy Rogers. Barbara Stitt leaves that hop to the Jitterbugs. Bernard Talbot leaves his car to be ever thirsty for gas. Jeanne Thomas leaves her typewriter to Mr. Hawkes. Lela Welch leaves her knowledge of religion to Jean Linnen. Edna Whittaker leaves Jack to Connie. John Wiseman leaves his piano to the Finance Company. In witness thereof, we the undersigned Senior Class of Braintree High School, do set our hand on and seal this testament on this eleventh day of December, one thousand, nine hundred and forty-four. Witnesses: ROBERT SCHMITT JOAN BURPEE THE SENIOR CLASS JANET HOWLAND f29 } WITH The day was dark and cloudy and small drops of rain were beginning to peep through the forboding clouds above us. Seeking an immediate shelter we dashed into the nearest entrance, and found seated at a table a brightly garbed woman. Turning to us she spoke in a low resonant voice. “I am Madame LaZonga. I see by my crystal ball you were forced in by the rain. May I offer you my services?” Intrigued by her astounding knowledge of our doings we cautiously crept across the floor and gazed into the mysterious crystal ball. There before our eyes appeared the visions of the Class of “45” in the future. William Aumen — Bill is now on the radio advertising for the well known “Wiffle- Slickum” hair tonic. . . . Marjorie Arnold — Marg has started a home for old maids where she keeps them entertained with colorful tales of her youth at B. H. S. . . . Charles Ferguson — Chick is a true “Man About Town.” He is a U. S. letter carrier. . . . Rita McNeil — Rita has achieved her ambition and become a private secretary. She attributes her success to her training at B. H. S. . . . Dorothy Hayden — Dot is now a beautician at Ritz Salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City. . . . Virginia Day — Jinny has recently published a book entitled “Skipping School Without Being Caught.” Who could know better? . . . Marjorie Halpin — Margie is a telegraph messenger. She always was a good messenger for 105. . . . Joan Burpee — Joan is now starring in a Paramount production “Giggles.” . . . Richard Carlsen — Dick has written a novel “Dickie Dare Dares and Does.” . . . Doris Nichols — Nicky is now wearing white. She has doctors and patients all aflutter. . . . Shirley Batchelder — Hollywood claimed Shirley as their star reporter on their “Gab About Stars” program. . . . Robert Kemp — Bob has just written a novel, “The Difficulties of a Bashful Man.” . . . William Spickard — Bill has put the traveling salesman out of business because he is now a country doctor. . . . Eleanor Mac- Kay — You’ll hear Charlie on the Kiss Me lipstick advertisement saying, “Do I Tempt You!” Hope Killam — Hope is now the famous writer of those r omantic novels you see in all the drug stores. Who would have thought it? . . . Stanley Smith — Stanley has been giving Yo Yo lessons. . . . Joseph Patts — Joe is the president of Acme Dehydrated Food Com- pany. . . . Dawn Weathersby — Dawn has fast become a major competitor to George Petty and Mr. Varga! . . . Donald Kennard — Don is now in charge of many men. He is the head warden at Sing Sing. . . . Dorothy Spaulding — Dot is still going to Rockport for the weekends. Wonder what it is that holds her attention! . . . Dorothy Savrge and Leontia Sacco — Dot and Lee have founded a very prosperous girls’ school adjacent to Dartmouth College. . . . Barbara Dixon — Barb is still writing those long lengthy letters. We wonder to whom they are written. . . . Earle Batchelder — Earle has been signed by a well-known Hollywood studio to be starred in what promises to be the picture of the year, “The Lover.” . . . Carl Nyberg — Carl blew up the Chem lab in a well known school and is now in Sing Sing — Too bad! . . . Dorothy Smith — Dot is ad- vertising vitalized vitamins for she is now one of the famous glamozons. . . . Edith Marr — Eddie tells the smart set how to walk, talk, and hold men. Any free lessons Eddie? . . . Barbara Moore — Barb is now a “lady in white.” She delights in soothing the aching heads of her patients, especially the good looking ones. . . . Jeanne Hall — Jeanne is a dash reporter. She learned to hustle by always running to classes. . . . Herbert Nash has finally become the world’s heavyweight boxing champion. He knocked out the title holder recently. . . . Joyce McCue — Joyce is now going about in white. If she notices a gloomy handsome patient, she flahes her pepsodent smile and all is well. June Mortimer — June is the owner of a tea room on the Cape. Her teachers at B. H. S. always patronize her. They must miss her. . . . Betsy Friedmann — Betsy is now model- ing dolls’ clothes for the White Clothing Company. . . . James Reardon — Jimmy played heavily in the stock market and, by a stroke of genius, turned out a millionaire. . . . Sidney Partridge — Sid graduated from West Point years ago, and is now a commissioned officer in Uncle Sam’s Army. . . . Eleanor LeVangie — We see that Eleanor is now basking in the California sunlight. We wonder what it is that holds her interests. It certainly isn’t college. . . . Dorothy Routhier — She is now teaching the famous historical dates to her children. Her tales would be of more interest if she would relate to them some of her own historical dates. . . . Natalie Powers — She has written a book called “How to Overpower ’Em the Powers’ Way.” . . . Rose Conti — After looking for some time we see Rose dressed in white. She is very popular with her male patients. . . . Kathaleen Harris — Kay has recently seen Mr. Powers and has received a satis- factory reply. . . . Agnes Christie — Agnes can now be found mingling with stars in Hollywood. She is a script writer. . . . Rita Pelrine — Rita is a nurse. Her cheery disposition brings many a patient back to health. . . . Thelma Simpson — Thelma has her own beauty shop in Braintree Square. She has found a way to grow hair on hairless heads. Francis DeGiso — Frannie is a proprietor of a gown shop which is very popular among the ladies of the smart set. . . . Jean Hill — Jean is still efficient as undersecretary to the Secretary of State in Washington. . . . Harold Mallon — Harold’s ingenious mind has at last made itself known. He has invented a mechanical hairbrush. . . . Priscilla Hainsworth — Pris- cilla is a private secretary to a famous doctor. We wonder how much they accomplish. . . . Madeline Damiano — Madeline is now a famous beautician. She tells the “Debs” how to cut their nails. . . . Margaret Harcourt — Peg has joined the Navy Nurse Corps in order to keep tabs on 30 } OUR her sailor boy. . . . Lela Welch — Lela is busy in the back hills of China doing her missionary work. . . . Priscilla White — Pudge is still interested in chemistry. She is now esperimenting on how to take the odor out of sulfur. . . . Kennison Gale — Ken is a famous politician. He always was a good briber. . . . Lowell Buckner — “Buck,” now postmaster general, has invented a device with which he can open his ex-classmates’ mail without leaving any traces. . . . Olga Mattson — Olga has a school for the young and inexperienced — dancers. . . . Anna Sheehan — Anna runs a radio program called “How to Gain Weight Quickly.” . . . Arthur Rivoire — Art is the captain of the street cleaners in the West Side of New York City. . . . Mary Moran — Mary is a nurse taking care of those unfortunate persons who graduate from Braintree. Louise Cusick — Louise is now back at Braintree High teaching stenography. . . . Margaret Sullivan — Margaret has written a book called “Simplified Chemistry.” . . . Donald Smith — Donald has the enviable position of coach of the Rockettes at Radio City Hall. . . . Eleanor Edwards — El is now a traveling saleswoman. With her sparkling personality she can’t help being successful. . . . Jean Joudry — Jean is a dance hall hostess. She gives dances every Friday night for her classmates of “45.” . . . June Street — June is wearing out the mechanism of her right eye winking so much. . . . Doris Peck — Doris is head of the New York Dramatic Club, and it is whispered about that she turns out many fine actresses. . . . Rudolph Kalns — Rudolph is sporting a trophy that he won in an invigorating nation-wide jitterbug contest. . . . Paul Nason — Paul has turned to professional wrestling. He is now known as the “Crusher.” . . . Marie McNeil — Marie is working for the Beech Nut Chewing Gum factory, demonstrating how to chew gum immediately. . . . Doris Konetzky — Doris is chief librarian at Tufts College. . . . Jeanne Thomas — As yet, Jeanne has not been able to tear herself away from B. H. S. She is still there as a member of the faculty. . . . Ruth Bobbins — Ruth has taken charge of a large office, and helps maintain its efficiency. . . . Samuel Hansen — Sam is slowly retracing the steps of Einstein in his youthful years. Beverly Rubin — Beverly has her own beauty parlor, now. Boy! what she can do to straight hair! . . . Evelyn McNeil — Evelyn is now editor of the newest publication, “How to Be Quiet.” She ought to succeed. . . . Marcus Baxter — Marcus has become nationally famous. He has discovered how to make doughnuts without holes. . . . Warren Boynton — “Boynt” is now head of the Department of Internal Revenue. . . . Olive Kelly — Olive has discovered a new vitamin that makes slightly moronic students seem bright. . . . Malcolm Demarest — Malcolm now owns his own gas station. He always was mechanically minded. . . . Robert Bates — Bob has succeeded Mr. Stuart in teaching Chemistry. He always did like experimenting in lab. . . . Eleanor Imlay — Ellie is employed as a masseuse in an establishment for turning your limbs to rubber and your back to a mass of bruises. . . . Pauline Jensen — Pauline runs a m.atrimonial agency. Her lady customers, like the G-men, always get their man. . . . Doris Frazier — Doris owns a Sweater Shop in Paris. Model any for us, Doris? . . . George Cardarople — George may now be seen with the Barnum and Bailey circus. But are those real weights he lifts? . . . Thomas Drake — Butch has now gone into the automobile business and is thinking seriously of starting a business with planes too. . . . John Wiseman — Jack’s dashing fingers now play at the Boston Symphony. He goes along with them of course. Catherine Hall — Kay is a popular Blues singer in the Hep-Hep and Walk Orchestra. . . . Marjorie Hamilton — Margie has a very unusual occupation. She’s married and has little Margies. . . . Paul Kjellander — Paul is a famous concert pianist. He spends his spare time playing ping-pong. . . . Jean Nordahl — Jean runs a gown shop in Hollywood — Nice, Huh? . . . Virginia Dalton — Jinny owns a hat shop in Florida. . . . Robert Davis — Bob has gone into business for himself. He now operates the Golden Rule Cleansers. . . . Richard Donahue — Mike has been purchased by the Boston Red Sox. He is now pitching a very nice game. . . . Anne Gillan — Anne owns her own beauty shop. She slaps mud on the faces of many of her old school chums. . . . Edythe Bushman — Edythe is a capable little businesswoman who runs her own establishment. Her products must be good because the salesman keep coming back for more. . . . Barbara Stitt — Everyone is anxious to get Barbara’s autographs because of her great performance in “Carmen.” . . . Carl Bjorkman — Carl is now a janitor at La Salle. From what we hear he is enjoying his position immensely. . . . Jean Drummey — The girl in a well-known business office is none other than Jeanie. She got her training at B. H. S. . . . Donald Borden — Don is the head of a large cosmetic firm. His gorgeous models help make his business a pleasure. Marilyn Seavey — The reason for the large attendance at a local theatre has just been solved. The ticket collector is Marilyn. . . . Theresa Foley — Theresa is the author of “What to Do at Parties.” It ought to be good if she wrote it. . . . Lloyd Robbins — Lloyd is now head of the Mueller Macaroni Company. He specializes in all kinds, particularly elbow. . . . John Curry — Jack is now in at Haymarket Square selling fish. He got early experience with Miss Walker’s gold fish. . . . William Gorman — Bill has now taken over the position of truant officer. Now he has a job where the customer is always wrong. . . . Lawrence Herendeen is the little fel- low we see scrambling up and down telephone poles. He is working towards a high position in Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company. . . . Carol Ripley — Carol is putting muscles on the Marines down at Parris Island. What! Marines! . . . Janet Howland — Janet is very pleased {31 } SENIORS with her honorary degree in chemistry. . . . Albert Baker — “Cannonball” has finally landed a job. He is head of the shovel-holding department for the WPA. . . . Barbara Nihan — Bar- bara has contented herself by being a history professor. It is quite a shock, isn’t it? . . . Harvey Beetle — Scud is office boy in a Wall Street brokerage firm. He is throwing all old letters in the waste-paper basket with never-failing accuracy. I guess we all know where he acquired his skill. . . . Paul Cavanagh — Paul has established a one-man Escort Service. He enjoys himself! Marjorie Nye — Margie has become secretary to the president of a large steamship line. She has just returned from a world cruise. . . . Jean Pendoley — Jean is now the secretary to a successful boss. Wonder what became of her training in Latin? . . . Frank Novio — Frank has now become the passionate plumber who sings very loudly while he works. . . . Francis Frano — Francis is that brilliant history teacher at Braintree High. He has recently succeeded Mr. Erwin. . . . Barbara Weston — Barbara is now wearing white, If her patients aren’t in a cheerful mood, she recites some original poetry for them. . . . Elizabeth McSharry — Elizabeth went through Bridgewater with flying colors. She is now teaching others how to study and be • successful. . . . John Young — John has just finished putting together an automobile that will outdo any on the road in speed, power and appearance. Incidentally it runs without gas, oil or any of those unnecessary things. . . . Jacob Petersen — Jacob is now assuming the name of “Doc.” The nurses still find him very shy! . . . Virginia Pink — Jinnie is the new voice on the Road To Horror program. . . . Lois Kelley — Lois still likes school. She is private secretary to a pro- fessor at M. I. T. . . . Norman Ross — Norman is finally getting enough sleep. He is now playing the part of Rip Van Winkle on the stage. . . . Richard McLean — Dick is the fellow who sits behind a large desk marked President and makes the poor salesmen quake if they get that far. Marjorie Wikland — Marjorie runs a boarding house, the occupants of which are mostly wrestlers. Incidentally she has no trouble keeping them under control. . . . Lorraine Curran — Lorraine is now chief librarian of Boston library. She always did like books. . . . Albert Hagen — Albert has written many books, one of the best being “My Experiences With School.” . . . Mary Green — Mary has become a successful scout master for her troop of Girl Scouts. She is now trying to become leader of the Boy Scouts too. . . . Elizabeth McCue — Bette has recently flown to Hollywood after a successful screen test. Will someone kindly warn Hedy? . . . Mary Drinkwater — Mary is now surrounded by money. She is working in the First Na- tional Bank. . . . Elizabeth Donnelly — Lizzie is now companion for an elderly woman traveling through Europe. . . . Florence Nott — Cunny has received her contract from M.G.M. studios and has a leading role in a popular musical. . . . Robert Stevenson — Robert is head of the drafting department at Fore River shipyard. . . . Bernard Talbot — Bernie, who was determined to rise in the world, is now an indoor aviator; he runs an elevator. . . . Gladys Becker — Gladie is chief dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital. The poor patients! . . . Mary Turpel — Mary has opened a sport shop specializing in boxy sweaters. . . . Albert Piggott — A1 is owner of a large chain of grocery stores. He obtained his experience while working in the First National. Harold Boyd — “Junie” has taken over Van Johnson’s “work” at M.G.M. studios. He got his experience at B. H. S. . . . Gertrude Belyea — Those infectious laughs you hear from the lips of glamorous stars on the screen, are really Gertie’s; she got her experience laughing with “Marge.” . . . Eleanor Chamberlain — Elbe turned out to be a chemistry teacher. What fun she used to have in lab at B. H. S.! . . . Joseph Costantino — Joe is having the time of his life riding the hook and ladder engine of the good old Braintree Fire Department. . . . Leonard McCumber — Lenny is the president of a prominent company in Boston. Incidentally girls, his office is located on Beacon Street. . . . Mariesta Betts — Mari has written a book which is quite popular with the gals, “How To Trap a Wolf.” . . . Priscilla Hosjord — Priscill has written a se- quel to Mari’s book entitled, “What To Do With Him When You Get Him.” . . . Thomas Donkin — Tom is the moderator on “Town Meeting of the Air.” “Butch” gave him his valuable training. . . . Raymond Adams — Ray is now one of Bob Hope’s gay writers for the movies. Will Hayes has begun working overtime. . . . Mary Lou Emmons — Mary Lou is the pretty dark-haired model we see in all the latest fashion magazines. . . . Charlotte Hyslop — Lottie is now a teacher and is very popular with her students. . . . Doris Callaway — Doris is now Dean of Wellesley College. She keeps “tabs” on all the girls to see that they obey the rules. . . . Marjorie Faulkner — Margie has been a stenographer until recently when she obeyed a sudden impulse and eloped with her boss. Lucille McCarty — Lucille has been chosen Pin Up Girl for the U. S. Navy. . . . Edna Whittaker — Edna is now pushing and pulling the plugs at the telephone office. Oh well, she always was good at penmanship. . . . Doris Neal — Doris is now owner of a chain of soda foun- tains. She is still as generous as she used to be in her younger days. . . . Dorothy Trott — Dot is now a dentist’s assistant. She has quite a collection of gold fillings. . . . Robert Schmitt — “Basil” has written a book, “How To Overcome Sleepiness.” At least it gives him something to think about. . . . Phyllis Vinal — Phyllis has met with rather sudden and unexpected success as a designer of ladies’ dresses. . . . Roger Moseley — Roger is now advertising Pepto Flakes over the ABC Network. 32 } Underclassmen . . . Life at B. H. S. JUNIORS Gather round guys and gals for news and views on the upper third of our underclassmen the jovial Juniors. With characteristic confidence (due to previous experience) this year’s class strolled through the swinging doors of our noble institution and thus began their third year at good old B. H. S. Early in the year the entire class assembled (well-armed with slide rules, trig, tables, and a physics manual) for the sole purpose of figuring who would hold the honored positions in the class of ’46. After careful consideration and thought the four champions were chosen. Don Hollis raced across the finishing line first and was crowned with the wreath entitled “president;” Richard Williams won the popular vote for vice president; Eugene Clifford capably took over the money- handling job of treasurer and Erica Hecht came through beaming with the secretary’s position. The class chose Mr. John Ferrett as sponsor. A nice selec- tion of leaders. Juniors. Turning to the sports world we find a fine collection of splendid athletes. Looking over the helmet-wearers we find such outstanding football players as: Dick Copp, Buddy Donovan (elected the captain of the ’45 season), Don Hollis, Jack Meaney, George Picardi, Ray Smith, Paul Sweezey, Carl Vitagliano and manager, Bert Abar. The cross country team boasts of an outstanding Junior, Jimmy Hamilton. Among the girls, the honors go to Erica Hecht and Barbara Gale for their expert hockey ability and Pat Trojano, our junior cheerleader. But this Junior Class is good for things other than sports too. Take, for instance, their Oral English Class Play, “Tons of Money.” It was a terrific production filled with comedy and fun. The play was a huge success. It really had to be with a capable director like Mr. Ferrett and a cast of Joan Ferguson, Richard Carlsen, Jean Viden, Ann McNulty, Clifford Smith, Joyce Lunde, Edward Hales, Leonard Alves, Donald Webber, Lawrence ' McLaughlin. Nice going, kids! Then we can look at the operetta directed by Miss Mae Lindsay. We’ll never forget “Chimes of Normandy.” It was splendid and a real credit to the class. As this paper goes to press before spring we can only look to the future with bright expectancy for outstanding baseball, tennis, and track stars. The Junior Prom must also be left to the future. However, because of the past records of this class, it is safe to wager that the Junior Prom will be a gala event and gigantic success. You have a wonderful record. Juniors. Keep SOPHOMORES Ye old town crier stood back in amazement as the eager beavers of I the B. H. S. upperclassmen strode through the spacious (?) halls. Yes, the I Sophs had landed and the situation was well-in-hand. We dashed to the library ; and on the third shelf we found a huge volume entitled “Activities — Class of I 1947.” This volume was packed with the names and accomplishments of this j year’s Sophomores. Let’s take it down from the shelf and look at it. For the 1 first time in years there are nine (yes, the number is nine) Sophomore football ! lettermen. Bob Adams, Tony Asci, Jack Currie, Pete Leo, Johnnie LeRoy, Ij Jimmy Magee, Lefty Marinella, Frank McCue and Les Watts are the talented j boys. Even in cross country this class was well represented by Edgar Bergeron, f; Billie Boltz, and Bob Wilkinson as lettermen. This is some record for the Sophomores. Now for time-out to congratulate all these fellows. It is the usual i! custom of the Sophs to more or less sit back and wait for their junior or senior Ij year before winning their letters. Ordinarily not more than one or two break away from the rest to gain the coveted awards. But not so with these Sophs. !, They have shown everyone that it is very possible for a good Sophomore repre- ij sentation in athletic awards. These boys deserve a great deal of credit. The J two girls deserving special credit are Beverly Bradford and Jean Linnen who ; have both done a bang-up job of cheerleading. True to form, we know this i class will produce stars in baseball, basketball and all the other B. H. S. ac- ;■ tivities to come. Ij There’s something different about the Sophomore class. In regards ; to the freshmen, they are the absolute rulers of all. However, they are still the ; little ones of the morning shift and this keeps them rather shy. It’s this com- I bination that makes the Sophs so outstanding. They are enthusiasts in all the j activities and fun we have. They can be counted on always to be on hand and i make a go of any affair. In all sports and activities in school the Sophomores ' ( have many participants. Often, these unsung heroes receive nothing for their j efforts. They aren’t even recognized but still they smile and keep plugging, j Their day is coming. Well, Sophs, keep smiling and pushing ahead for your day . is coming very soon. 5 President J Vice President Secretary I Treasurer Sponsor Leonard Marinella James Magee Margaret Finnegan Johnston Moffatt Miss Marion Simpson FRESHMEN On September sixth the doors of B. H. S. were flung open and in clamored a group of unknowns who were destined to unite and form the Class of 1948. Yes, these were the freshmen, the largest class to enter our house of learning. Because they were freshmen they didn’t know any thing about Brain- tree High, or the teachers, or the upperclassmen. They didn’t even know each other. But it didn’t take the Frosh long to get organized. They made friends quickly, found their way around school, and learned about the teachers and upper- classmen — sometimes rather painfully. The first few weeks might have been rather trying for our newcomers but soon they really became an active part of high school life. There’s something about the freshmen. They go in for things in a big way. That Frosh football team, for instance. It was a wonder. Coached by Mr. Crowell and Mr. Foley, this team went through their season unbeaten and unscored upon right up to the Sophomore vs. Freshman tilt. What did they do in that memorable conflict? They simply pulled some magic from their bag of tricks and took that game, too. What a team! Nice going, gang. Keep up the good work and B. H. S. will have a super varsity team in the next few years. Those cheerleaders certainly did help the boys along. Congratula- tions to Barbara Ryan, Anne Jenkins, Kay Mclnnis, Barbara Bregoli, Jeanne Creswell, Jean Savage, Marilyn Shaylor, Thayer Anastos, and Louise Magazu for a job well-done. Our one-year-olds turned out in good style for the glee club — both boys’ and girls’. They have such enthusiasm. And along the musical lines they really shine when it comes to the freshman orchestra. Yes, enough fresh- men capably play instruments to make an all-frosh orchestra possible and not only that- it’s exceptionally good. The freshmen are forever being persecuted by hard-hearted upper- classmen who laugh at the confusion of the beginners. They are frequently di- rected to the fourth floor by the elevator and a hundred other such “trying” tricks. But our Frosh are big enough to take it and Anally come out better because of it. And underneath it all, everyone in school is pretty proud of this year’s outstanding class of Freshmen. 136 The Wampatuck The Wampatuck, as usual, has lived up to its reputation and has been a really super-duper publication this year. We feel sure we have among us some future reporters and journalists, not to mention humorists. Margie Hamilton was in there pitching as editor and, along with Miss Stecher, shared the trials and tribulations that a magazine affords. Barbara Worthen and Erica Hecht were looking on the bright side with their comics, and they did a good job of it, too. Bill Aumen and Mary Green tried to out -write each other to keep their respective sports in the limelight. But what’s a magazine without gossip? Bar- bara Moore kept us posted on the school news, Mariesta Betts on Senior doin’s, Joyce Lunde on Junior activities, Beverly Bradford on Sophomore activities, and Audrey Jewell on Freshman antics. Dick McCormack tried to keep us up to date on our alumni in the Service and Dorothy Doucette did a good job covering the personals. Doris Peck and Lucille McCarthy were the ones who traveled from homeroom to homeroom selling subscriptions. We had several business managers ; namely, Lowell Buckner, Dick Carlsen, Ken Gale, Bill Spickard, Jack Davis, Malcolm Aldrich, Jack Connelly, Robert McGill, and Dorothy Gallagher. Last, but surely not least, we had the meat of the magazine, our faculty adviser. Miss Constance F. Stecher. We sincerely hope that the future students of B. H. S. will enjoy the Wampatuck as much as we have. We’ll be reading it, kids!!! The Yearbook This year we started off with great enthusiasm to make our Year- book a fine production. Groups of Yearbookites were seen here and there pooling their thoughts and ideas to include everything necessary for a good Yearbook. Business managers Buckner, Carlsen, Gale, Spickard, Aldrich, McGill, Connelly, and Davis were dashing madly hither and yon collecting advertisements and the rest of us were as busy as bees with pen and pencil in hand. We had our pictures taken at school by Vantine’s Studios, and by Christ- mas things were definitely under way. Our noted historians Betts, Holbrook, Halpin, and Reardon were recording our past four years down to the letter. Those famous prophets Har- court, Moore, Gale, and Weathersby were gazing into their crystal balls to foretell the future. Never-to-be-forgotten writers; namely, Hamilton, Vinal, Buckner, Ferguson, and Nye were slaving over Senior Write-ups, and Schmidt, Howland, and Burpee were giving things away right and left in the form of a Class Will. Joyce McCue was holding her own on the underclassmen while Bill Aumen and Mary Green covered the sports world. The “Activity Annies” Savage, Nott, and Thomas flitted from club to club taking care of the organ- izations. Meanwhile, our editor, the vivacious Miss Hamilton, kept giving us pep talks while Miss Stecher, faculty advisor, sent us gentle reminders that time was marching on. We did have fun and we wish to thank everyone who took an in- terest in our Yearbook. 1 7 Fables of ' 45 Meetings were held to consider suggestions and to decide on a theme for the Senior Show. There was a loud outcry for something original, unusual, and outstanding. A committee with Earle Batchelder as chairman set forth to produce a script that would satisfy the seniors as well as please the public. “Fables of ’45” was the result and, as everyone had hoped, it was something totally different from any show ever presented this side of Broadway. The general theme was the modernization of two fairy tales. The first was “Little Red Riding Hood,” brought up to date and retitled “Red Hot Riding Hood.” Virginia Day played the title role of the fair damsel who visits the night club where the Wolf (Richard McCormack) is an entertainer. The story was complete with Grandmother (Eleanor MacKay) and hero. Superman (Lowell Buckner). The second part of the show was a modern version of “The Ugly Duckling,” retitled “The Glamorous Duckling.” Florence Nott played the role of the country cousin who comes to a Servicemen’s Canteen to entertain. At first drab and behind the times, she quickly learns the ways of the current generation and blossoms forth a truly glamorous creature. = The entire production was studded with specialty acts that revealed Braintree High’s hitherto hidden talent. There were solos — vocal, piano, ac- cordion — and several dance routines. There was a chorus of seniors in Act One h representing night club patrons and in Act Two representing servicemen and | hostesses. S Such was the senior’s gift to the entertainment world. j ' f r Chimes of Normandy On April 6, 1945, the lavish splendor of “Chimes of Normandy” was unleashed on an altogether unsuspecting audience of Braintree High students, parents, and friends. Co-operatively directed by Miss Mae L. Lind- say and Mr. John M. Ferret, it presented a new high in acting in that it is a French comic opera, and is a tribute to both of them. Performed amidst dazzling scenes of beautiful landscapes, glam- orous choruses, and superb staging, the story, enthusiastically accepted by the appreciative and responsive audience, concerns the love affair of the young Germaine, demurely portrayed by F. Nott, who is the supposed niece of Gas- pard, played by E. Batchelder, an eccentric miser of the village who wishes to marry her off to the magistrate of the district, the Bailli, creditably presented by K. Drinan. To escape from this gruesome fate, Germaine, along with a country vixen Serpolette, realistically presented by J. Wain, and Grenicheux, well done by J. Bregoli, who wishes to marry her, becomes the servant of Henri, effectively given by J. Libertine, who has just retur ned from exile to his haunted castle. The latter’s discovery that the ghost of the mansion was Gaspard, who has been hoarding his money there, drives the old miser crazy. Serpolette, having found some papers proving she is a Marchioness, is leading a grand life, until Gaspard, recovering his senses, comes forth with more proof that Germaine and not Serpolette is the true Marchioness. The story comes to a dazzling finale, with Germaine and Henri, and Grenicheux and Serpolette uniting with intentions of tying the bonds of matrimony. Others taking leads were M. McCusker, V. Craig, M. Earle, and V. Lockwood, giving fine performances as village maidens, and R. Wilkinson, H. Norris, and R. Durgin as village officials. The stage manager was E. McKay, and the chorus was the largest yet seen in a Braintree High School operetta. f t i 1 t t k % Band Orchestra Boys ' Glee Club Choir Music This year has been a busy and successful one for the vocal depart- ment. The combined membership of the four glee clubs and choir is 296. The Upper Class Boys’ Glee Club opened their season of engagements with a radio broadcast. During the month of December the Freshman Girls’ Glee Club gave two concerts, and the Girls’ Choir seven. In February the choir sang for an audience of one thousand young people at Park St. Church, Boston. Other engagements covered Lions Club, Catholic Women’s Club of Braintree, War Parents Club of Milton, Cushing General Hospital, Framingham, New England Conservatory of Music and Boston University College of Music. The Annual Music Festival given by the instrum ental and vocal departments was the highlight of the activities of the Music department. The first section of the concert was given by the vocal department, each glee club participating. The final number, “The Omnipotence” by Franz Schubert, was sung by the combined choral groups. The membership of the Braintree High School Band varies between 45 and 50. Ten members of this group were chosen to make up the Sportlight Band which played at the basketball games. That meant that the band was represented at the football and basketball games this year. There were also many other activities in which they took part during the year. Those chosen as leaders of the group were: Jack Davis, president; Donald Hollis, vice president; Ruth Holbrook, treasurer; Charlotte Hyslop, secretary; Ralph Bishop, librarian. The High School Orchestra had a large influx of Freshmen. (Enough to form their own orchestra!) It is a larger group than last year and therefore has been able to do a little more with music of a more difficult nature than is usually attempted by high school students. Their activities were numerous, including “Tons of Money,” “Chimes of Normandy,” the May Festival, and Graduation. The officers chosen to lead this particularly fine group were: Barbara Moore, president; Dorothy Spaulding, treasurer; Naomi Woodworth, secretary; Agnes Ricketson, librarian. •1 43 } Rifle Club At Rifle Club sessions is the only time “Shooting the Bull” is con- sidered good practice in school. The Rifle Club shaped up well this year. A large group started, as usual, but, to the amazement of many, comparatively few have dropped out. Members of the club include: Donald Webber, Robert Stevens, Thomas Donkin, Earle Batchelder, Robert Davis, Lawrence Herendeen, Robert McGill, Herbert Wick, Richard Libby, Paul Vella, Edward Mahar, Gerard Starkie, William Boltz, Fred Taylor, William Eburn, Francis Luther, Harry Sears, Eric Allinson, Robert Evans, John Nelson, John Healy, Ernest Turpel, Russell Pearson, Richard Cassidy, Harold Norris, Ellsworth Holbrook, and Leslie Hartwell. The club’s high scorers are: President Earle Batchelder, Don Webber, Bob Stevens, Tom Donkin, Bob Davis, Bob McGill, Bill Eburn, Larry Herendeen, Fred Taylor, “Sonny” Holbrook, John Nelson and John Healy. When these boys get into the service — they have been assured of that — their shooting instructors may well be suspicious of their backgrounds. A close check on their records, however, will disclose that they received their valuable training right in Braintree High School under the flne guidance of Mr. Jordan, our principal. Experience has shown, both in World War I and World War II, that the Yank doughboy wins many battles on the strength of superior marksmanship alone. You have a good start, boys . . . best of luck, and keep your “dead-eyes!” T r Tons of Money For weeks we gazed upon cleverly designed posters advertising our annual favorite, the Oral English play, and we wondered just what “Tons of Money” was all about. The title was fascinating and the posters, revealing odd characters, aroused our curiosity. It wasn’t until December 8th that we were rewarded for our weeks of patient waiting. We didn’t realize until then what our local thespians had in store for us. Needless to say the production, under the excellent direction of Mr. Ferrett, was a complete success. The plot developed around a very “unusual” English couple who find themselves penniless and faced with a host of creditors. Joan Furgeson and Dick Carlsen were most convincing as Mr. and Mrs. Arlington. Their problems seem solved when a wealthy cousin dies, leaving them the tidy sum of seventeen hundred thousand dollars. While rejoicing in their good fortune they are sud- denly struck with the realization that the inheritance would just pay their debt and then once again leave them penniless. It is the wife who evolves a dia- bolical plan for curing the situation. She plots a mock death for her husband so that he can return as the second heir to the inheritance and therefore escape payment of his debts. The situations which follow are amusing as well as confusing. Two other fellows turn up claiming to be the heir to the money and in the course of the play it is necessary for Mrs. Arlington to “murder” her husband several times in order to change his identity. The money finally reaches its rightful owner but after the various fees have been taken from the original seventeen hundred dollars the paltry sum of one pound, four shillings, and four pence halfpenny remains. The supporting cast is to be commended for its fine performance Edward Hales as the real George Maitland and Lawrence McLaughlin as the imposter. Cliff Smith and Jean Viden as butler and parlormaid, Ann McNulty as cousin Jean, Joyce Lunde as dear, deaf Aunt Ben, Don Alves as the serious solicitor, James Chesterman, and, last but not least, Don Webber as the silent gardener. Prom of Class of ’45 The Class of 45’s Junior Prom took place on May 19, 1944, attheTown Hall after much deliberation. Everyone wanted it to be a success and there were long and heated arguments as to how this should be done. Mr. Erwin was forced to grin and bear it while we decided whether the tickets should be blue or white and whose orchestra would be best for the occasion. We really must hand it to him for he certainly had a lot of patience. Our next problem seemed to be the fact that paper could not be used for decorating because of the fire law, but, undaunted, some of us treked to Boston to purchase some blue cloth and after borrowing a few odds and ends from the Town Clerk, we went to work. In our oldest clothes we spent the afternoon making blue bows, pasting silver stars on them, and putting them up. Then we dashed home to dress for the dance. It was a huge success (in fact, the janitors said that it was the best dance they had seen there). Everyone seemed to be enjoying himself to the music of Mel Eddy’s Orchestra. Unimportant as it may seem we did make some money and received some very nice compliments. Members of the dance committee included: Thomas Drake, chairman; Marjorie Arnold, William Aumen, Earle Batchelder, Joan Burpee, Mary Lou Emmons, Charles Ferguson, Robert Kemp, Joyce McCue, Florence Nott, Jeanne Thomas, Dawn Weathersby and William Spickard. Sophomore Hop This year the Sophomores held their annual social and dance in the High School auditorium, March 9, 1945, from 8.00 to 11.30. The sweet strains of Mel Eddy’s orchestra were enjoyed by the dancers. The specialty dances made a great hit with the students. All of the Braintree High School sophomores that attended had an excellent chance to get acquainted with one another. The auditorium was very colorfully decorated with blue and gold flags. Among the faculty members invited were Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Miss Walker, and all the Sophomore home room teachers. I believe they enjoyed it as much as we. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria. Those on the committee who helped to make these things possible were Beverly Bradford, Phyllis Clark, John Drake, Marjorie Klay, Jane Marr, Jacqueline Mundt, and Phyllis Weixler. 9 Football The Braintree High football squad, again under the leadership of Coach Hawkes, had a fairly successful season this year as they rang up five wins against four defeats. The team showed some real scoring power this year, roll- ing up 125 points, as they operated from the “T” formation for the first time. The starting squad this year had eight seniors — Tom Drake, Bob Kemp, Bill Spickard, Lowell Buckner, Warren Boynton, Earl Batchelder, George Carda- rople and Bill Aumen. These boys were ably aided by Paul Sweezy, Carl Vitagliano, Eddy Donovan and George Picardi, all juniors who will be heard from next year. Several sophomores broke into the starting line-up this year and they deserve mention. Jim Magee, “Pete” Leo, John Leroy, John Curry, and “Lefty” Marinella will all be back for next year’s squad. There are many other boys on the squad who deserve mention but space does not permit and they will be able to speak their piece next year. Now let’s take a look at the scores and a short resume of each game. The first game was a tough one against Weymouth which the Blue and White dropped, after a hard battle, 30-0. The next opponent, Abington, came very close to losing their first game in several years as a fighting Braintree squad was just barely edged, 6 0. Against Rockland the Wamps broke loose with a barrage of touchdowns to swamp their opponents, 35 13, for their first win of the season. Quincy was too strong and Braintree dropped their third game by a 13 0 score. Plymouth was the next victim to be scalped by the Wamps, but it was close as the final score was Braintree 13, Plymouth 6. Win number three was gained at the expense of Middleboro as the Blue and White turned on the heat to gain a 26-13 victory. Concord provided the opposition for the next Braintree win and three early tallies proved the margin of victory with the final score being 21 12, Braintree. Hingham was dropped 24 0 for victory number five. Milton proved too strong and triumphed 24-6 to end the 1944 football season. Coach Hawkes and his assistants. Bill Hatcher, A1 Yoerger, and Stan Laski, deserve thanks for their good work. Field Hockey Adams Street Playground served as a practice and playing field for the hockey team last September and October. The first week about fifty girls turned out for practice. By the time we played our first game the squad had been cut to thirty players. The first team was headed by our captain, Joyce McCue, at the goal. The fullback positions were filled by four senior veterans, Betsey Friedman, Priscilla White, Barbara Nihan and Mary Green. The first line of defense was ably handled by Jeanne Thomas, Margaret Sullivan, Mar- jorie Halpin, Mari Betts, “Charlie” MacKay, and our returning junior. Erica Hecht. They all played half-back. Our scoring line found another junior, Bar- bara Gale at center, sharing the position with Kay Harris. Beside them played Jean Pendoley, Phillis Vinal, “Ellie” Imlay, a newcomer, who made the team her first time out, Lucille McCarthy, at inner positions. The wings were played by Marie McNeil, Mary Lou Emmons, Joan Burpee and Charlotte Hyslop. The team went through a five-game schedule with an unmarred record ■ — we didn’t win any. The results were as follows: Braintree 2 — Stoughton 5 Braintree 0 — Scituate 1 Braintree 0 — Hingham 7 Braintree 0 Hingham 7 Braintree 2 — Stoughton 4 It’s true we didn’t win any games, but we had a lot of fun trying to. On Tuesday, December 4, we played our annual game with the football boys. The field could- n’t have been muddier! But a little mud didn’t stop Bill Aumen and “Butch” Drake from scoring the “hat trick” and Don Lunetta, Carl Vatagliano and Jim Magee from scoring one each. The boys came out on top 9 0 despite Bob Kemp, who didn’t see why he couldn’t call “time out.” After the game “Butch” Drake collected his bet from Joan Burpee. Cross Country, ' 44 The Cross Country squad, again coached by Mr. Perry, started off the season with a decisive win over Weymouth by a 22-36 score. Capt. Bob Schmitt led the Braintree harriers over the finish line and was closely followed by Wilkinson and Boltz. The Wamp hill-and-dalers dropped their second meet to a strong Milton team by a 31 24 count with Schmitt, Wilkinson, and Boltz again leading the list of Braintree boys. The third encounter was with Everett Vocational and the final score was Braintree 15-Everett 40. The Braintree boys finished 1, 2, 3, with a three-way tie for fourth between Nyberg, Boltz, and Carl- sen, all of Braintree. Victory number three was another win over Weymouth, this time by a 25 30 score. Again the Braintree boys were well bunched going over the finish line. The cnly newcomer to the boys already mentioned was Jack Wiseman who returned from a recent illness to add strength to the squad. The old nemesis Milton again carried away the spoils and by the same count as before — Milton 24-Braintree 31. Wilkinson, Wiseman and Schmitt were the first Braintree boys over the line. Rockland was the next Blue and White vic- tim and they went down to a 23-33 defeat. This meet saw Jack Wiseman set a new course record of 12 minutes, 48 seconds. He was closely followed by Bob Wilkinson only two seconds behind that mark. This meet ended the regular season but four of the boys ran in the State Cross Country Championship race. Jack Wiseman was the first Braintree man to finish. He was followed by Wilkin- son, Schmitt and Bergeron, in that order. The 1944 Cross Country team was coached by Mr. Perry and included Bob Schmitt, captain; Jack Wiseman, Carl Nyberg, Dick Carlsen, “Chick” Ferguson, Ed Bergeron, Bill Boltz, Jack Hamil- ton, Bob Holbrook, John McNeil, Don Mortimer, Bob Wilkinson, Don Winslow and Jack Curry, manager. Basketball Mr. Erwin rates this year’s basketball team with the best he has ever coached. He only had three subs from last years team returning. They were Bob Bates, “Scud” Beetle, and Bill Gorman. All three acted as co-captains for the season. Newcomers were Tom Drake, Mike Donahue, Don Kennard, Bob Kemp, and Dick McLean, seniors; and Ezra Creswell, Hal Ostman, Bob Ruthier, and Paul Sweezey, juniors. The season opened with a victory over Stetson High, 35-18. Brain- tree continued on their winning ways when they traveled to Hingham for a 50-29 win. The first close game of the season was played with Abington, Brain- tree winning, 29-22. All good things must come to an end as did Braintree’s winning streak. They lost a hard fought game at North Quincy, 19-14. Coming back with determination they trounced Milton, 31 18. Hard luck followed the team to Rockland and once again they lost by five points, this time 26-21. Hingham’s return game paved the way for Braintree’s fifth victory which they won, 45-33. With Bill Gorman on the sidelines Braintree lost a hard played game to Abington, 26-19. But with Gorman back in the lineup, there was nothing to stop the team from revenging their defeat at Rockland, and revenge it they did with a 43 37 victory. They won the most thrilling game of the season in the return game with North Quincy, 33-30. Taking on a “prep” school for the first time in many years, Braintree lost to Thayer, 29 28. During vacation they traveled to Milton for a 38-30 win. They also won the postponed game at Weymouth, 28-26. Braintree drew Natick as their opponent in the quarter-finals of the Garden Tournament. Led by “Scud” Beetle and Ezra Creswell, they defeated Natick, 51-24. This victory enabled them to play in the semi-finals where they met Fairhaven. The Fairhaven game had little more competition than the Natick contest and Braintree won easily, 37 20. On Saturday, March 10, the team played in the finals against Belmont, the same team they defeated last year. It was a very close game but Kennard’s last minute basket won the championship for Braintree, 30-27. To say there was any outstanding player would be impossible. “Scud” Beetle was high scorer with 43 points. ▼ Baseball, ’44 The 1944 baseball season opened with Coach Hawkes again at the helm and ably assisted by Coach Perry. The ball club for this season was a powerhouse and was comprised of such stars as Hugh Opie, Sam Scott, Bob Pryor, Jack Larson, Bob Lang, Dick Wetherbee, Clark Cameron, George Cardarople and Bill Gorman. This squad opened the season with a 9 0 shutout over Milton. They followed this up by licking Abington, 7-3. Then came a 19-0 victory over Quincy, a 17-1 win over Hingham, a 3-2 triumph over Thayer and a 3-1 win over Weymouth. On the second swing around the circuit Braintree won a 7-1 victory over Abington and then dropped a heartbreaker to Quincy by a 0-1 score. Milton was again dropped, this time by a 4 3 count. The Wamps followed this win by lambasting North Quincy to a 12-3 defeat and wal- loping Hingham by an 114 score. After this impressive record came an invita- tion to the Eastern Mass. Baseball Tourney held at Braves Field, Boston. Braintree was the victim of eventual State Champion Newton in the first round and lost by a 14-0 score. In the final game of the year the Wamps lost to North Quincy, 3-2, to end the season with a snappy record of ten wins, two defeats and a tourney appearance. Track, ’44 Before starting the regular season under the coaching of Mr. Erwin, the Blue and White tracksters held an intersquad meet to see what the strength of the team would be. Some very good marks were set in several events and the prospects of a good season looked promising. The team included Capt. Bill Aumen, Bill Spickard, Ken Gale, Harry Hollien, Vic Heurlin, Bob Kemp, Jack Wiseman, Art Rivoire, Lowell Buckner, Tom Drake, Dick Carlsen, John Young, “Smuck” Schmitt, and Tim Sullivan representing the Juniors and Seniors. Sophomores on the team were Ken Drinan, Jack Meany, Vic Griffin, Jim Hamil- ton, Dick Lane, Sid Partridge, Ken Parry, Ellsworth Holbrook, and John Spickard. In a triangular meet with Hingham and Thayer the Wamp entrees overwhelmed their opponents to win their first meet of the season. The next meet was disastrous for the Braintreeites as they were sunk by the superior power of the Weymouth squad. In a return meet with Thayer the Wamp runners again triumphed easily. In the annual South Shore Interscholastic Meet the Blue and White squad fought hard to gain the lead but had to be content with third place behind strong Weymouth and Milton. The final meet was with Milton and was lost although the boys fought hard. k Cheerleaders The Monday before the Weymouth game candidates for cheerleading were called out. About 50 girls responded. There were eliminations the first and second days. The third day 15 girls tried out before seven members of the faculty. They found it extremely difficult to choose because the girls were so equally good. Their final choices were, senior, Jean Pendoley, head cheerleader; Jean Hall, Lucille McCarthy, Ginnie Day, and Mary Green. One junior, Pat Trojano, and two sophomores, Beverly Bradford and Jean Linnen, were selected. “Chick” Ferguson and Dick McCormack volunteered to help out. The first game was at Weymouth. The cheerleaders were a little green, but the crowd responded very nicely as they did throughout the whole season. Erica Hecht made up a new cheer “End Center” that was introduced at the Rockland game. Phyllis Concannon also gave a new cheer “Touchdown Boys” that was given for the first time at the Hingham game. Our last and most important game with Milton we had another new cheer titled “Block that Kick.” Here and there during the season there were slight variations of the cheers. The only trouble was they were varied in different directions. Dick McCormack had a solo cheer that everyone seemed to enjoy. The uniforms this year were blue corduroy skirts with heavy white sweaters. The athletic department bought five beautiful new megaphones that were very much appreciated. The cheerleaders were all invited to the Fall Sports Banquet given for the football, hockey, and cross country teams. I i I I I SENIOR l 1. Class Seal ' D. Weathersby, C. Ripley S 2. Class Will J. Burpee, R. Schmitt, J. Howland t 3. Class Prophecy P M. Harcourt, K. Gale, B. Moore, D. Weathersby’ 4. Class Officers T. Drake, M. Arnold, W. Aumen, W. Erwin (sponsor), W. Spickard 5. Class Gift L. McCarthy, M. Green, M. Arnold, ) T. Drake, W. Boynton, G. Car- darople 6. Senior Banquet ( C. Hyslop, E. Whittaker, E. Stevenr, i E. Imlay, J. Patts j; 7. William H. Erwin, Sponsor of the j( Class of 1945 t ' DOINGS 8. Yearbook Representatives via 9. 10. 11 . 12 . 13 . D. Peck, C. Ferguson, B. Weston, R. Davis, R. McLean, E. Batchelder Class History J. Reardon, M. Halpin, R. Hol- brook, M. Betts Senior Writeups M. Hamilton, L. Buckner, P. Vinal, M. Nye, C. Ferguson Constance F. Stecher, Faculty Ad- viser to The Wampatuck. Head of Department of English Class Motto T. Simpson, G. Belyea, B. Wes- ton, H. Boyd, C. Ferguson Cap and Gown J. Curry, R. Robbins, T. Donkin, J. Burpee, D. Spaulding DRAMATIC Tons of Money The Arlington Household. “You knew him, Mr. Brown?” “What did he lose, dear?” “His memory. Auntie.” “Yes — he gave me everything credit could buy.” “Gone! I’ve just come!” “You haven’t been to church, you naughty girl.” “Don’t you see? He’s lost his mem- ory again.” “ suppose you really are George Maitland?” “What are you looking at me like that for?” “ No, I’m going to sleep!” “It looks as if our troubles are over.” “Everything went up, up, up and came down.” I 1 MOMENTS Chimes of Normandy 1 . “She is his by the law.” 2. “T’was I, sir, if you please.” 3 . “If I could at you get.” 4 . “Calmly I could wait, hopefully could was.” 5 . “Who are wanting maidens able — ” 6 . ‘ vow to keep my troth unbroken.” I I To a (jirl (jvaduat If employed at the Telephone Company you’ll be helping to win the war, because communi- cationsfis one of the most essential wartime industries. At the same time you will earn good money under pleasant working conditions. Here is an opportunity offering you far more than just a place to work.” Girls of the Senior Class should investigate this opportunity. Train- ing courses may be arranged so as not to inter- fere with studies or graduation. Girls in the Junior Class are welcome to make inquiries look- ing to employment later on. Good salary from the time you start training, and prospects for advancement. Whether you stay with us a few years or many, you will find the wholesome, congenial atmosphere of tele- phone work abundantly worth while. Your teacher or vocational advisor can tell you more about work in this interesting industry. NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE A TELEGRAPH COMPANY ( ' umplimctit.s of Leo J. McMaster Funeral Service FREEDOM FROM WANT ONE of the FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS ♦ FRUfiALITV, THRIFT and IIK.II AMBITIONS for Sl ( ( ESS are (lualities lianded down to us l)y our Forefatliers. BE THRIFTY - SAVE TODAY for that Education, Business, or Ilouie of Tomorrow. BE FREE FROM WANT 1 = WEYMOUTH SAVINGS BANK Inc. 1833 Washington Square Weymouth CHAPMATi mahufacturihg COMPAT Y Office: Tel. PREsident 6735 Residence: Tel. BRAintree 1778 William D. Michael, 0. D. OPTOMETRIST Complete Optical Service 1581 Hancock St. Quincy, Mass. ALBERT J. ALLEN, D.M.D. Prescription Work a Specialty EDGAR L. COPP H. D. COLE Optometrist and Optician Osteopathic Physician 7 DEPOT STREET Tel. PRES. 0974 Quincy, Mass. 408 Washington St. BRA. 1868 HAROLD W. RIPLEY M. I). RAY O. WORTHEN D.M.D. CHARLES M. COPELAND John J. Gallivan, M.D. D. M. D. BRAINTREE Blue Hill Cemetery HOI TE 1 28, HKAL TRP:E Xott-Sectariari THE PARK-LIKE ( EMETERY With l)eautiful evergreen plantings, lily j)ools, flower gardens, fountains and rockeries ALL LOTS IN PERPETUAL C ARE PlfE-XEEI) purchase advised, on TIME PAYMENT ])lan if desired ( ( ) VEMEXT TE R:MS NOWHERE else are prices so low amid such surroundings ARTHUR W. DROLLETT, Treasurer and General Manager Send for Folder Tel. BRA. 0602 Best ir .s7 ( ' .s ' THE TODD SALES CO. 101 MILK STREET BOSTON, MASS. SADDLE-MASTERS also Famous Make Sh oes at FACTORY PRICES Factory Shoe Store, Inc. Opposite Stetson Shoe Company SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MASS. ( ' oinj)lunents of WEYMOUTH LUMBER CO. MILL LANE Walclecl er s Greenhouses 37 Sampson Avenue Best Wishes FRESH ( ' L’T Flowers from our own Oreenhouse is the reason why they last so long. From Tel. BRAintree 0063 quincyS fashion center Compliments of A FRIEND APPAREL FURNITURE A Paid . dvertisement hanlon corset shop CHARLES P. MILLER HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR WATCHMAKER and JEWELER 1363 Hancock Street 6 Chestnut Street, Quincy, Mass. Quincy, Mass. NEXT TO CORNER OE MAPLE ST. Mayflower 0893 Telephone GRAnite 7373 Equipment For Every Sport BASEBALL - FISHIXCJ - TENNIS - (JOLF SOFTBALL - TBA(’K - FOOTBALL 1555 HANCOCK ST. QLTNCY WESTLAND’S FIGHT THE WAR OX THE HOME EROXT BY SA TX(; FUEL WITH RO( K WOOL IXSI RATION Piu’uniaficalh A p plied • FUEL SAVL (iS REPORTED BY SATISFIED ( TS- TOMERS RANTJE FROM 30% to 50%. • PAYS FOR ITSELF L FUEL SAYIXtlS IX THREE TO FIYE YEARS. GOOD FOR LIFE. % .Vo Down Payment necessary, .l.s little as per month takes care of monthly payment. A splendid investment. It ' s Patriotic to Insulate! Suburban Insulation Company w illiam MacDonald and John “Dewey” ( ' ahill. Proprietors 312 QUINCY AVENUE QUINCY President ' ' 10 — Tete phones — Braintree ‘ ' 2 ' ' 276 Braintree 2570 We make a complete line of Showcases, Counters, Tables, Shelving, Wall Panel- ling andCases to meet everyrequirement. LAING COMPANY Modern Department Store Fixtures BRAINTREE, MASS. Tel. Bra. 1430 Compliments of FOGG’S EXPRESS Compliments of C. B. SLATER COMPANY Shoe Manufacturers A Local Institution Compliments of A FRIEND . 1 i paid advertisement j Buy Bonds for Victory Drink Milk for Health HOOD ' S MILK Cooper’s Dry Goods Store Best Wishes Children s and Infants ' Wear CHIEF TENNEY 873 Washington Street South Braintree BUY WAR BONDS Compliments of RUBY’S Inc HARRY CLAVMAN CHARLES G. JORDAN STANLEY STORES, INC. GENERAL INSURANCE Next Door to A. . P. Super Market SO. BRAINTREE SQUARE 9 Front St. Weymouth, Mass. VVEY. 0427 Like to help a Doctor? A Medical Secretary Has an Important Role in an Interesting Profession Members of the medical profession and others require secretaries who have had specialized training. Often the secretary without special training cannot handle duties peculiar to a professional office. The Fisher School has prepared hun- dreds of young women for the exacting needs of professions and modern business. 2-year Medical, Legal, Foreign Trade, Radio Secretarial. Also 2-year Executive Secretarial, 1-year Stenographic and Fin- ishing Secretarial. Successful placement. Dormitory. Send for illustrated catalog— and learn how 7 typical Fisher girls found their t ' lsUrn. SCHOOL 1 18 Beacon Street, Boston 1 Mass. 374 Broadway, Winter Hill 45, Mass. Best Wishes from Class of 1946 to the Class of 1945 CUMMINGS CO. Coats - Dresses iS portsu ' ear JAY’ S STORE Weymouth Landing — S pecializi ng — Toys - (i allies 1465 Hancock Street Quincy Tel. Pres. LSI. ' } — Also — ( ' hildren’s Pajamas and I ' nderwear SMITH’S BOOK STORE 67 Washington St., Weymouth Headquarters for Greeting Cards Gifts and Novelties SOUTH SHORE DINER 24 HOUR SERVICE Open for Business under New Management Best in Food No Liquor The Warren Kay Vantine Studio, Inc. SCHOOL AHD college PHOTOGRAPHERS 160 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts To the Citizens of Braintree GO MODERN WITH ELECTRICITY Increased usage lowers the cost per kilowatt BRAINTREE ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT MORTIMER N. PECK FUNERAL CHAPEL 516 Washington Street DUNBAR FUNERAL HOME Braintree Mortimer N. Peck, Proprietor 870 Broad Street Bra. 0890 — Telephone — Wey. 0093 East Weymouth CARROLL’S CUT RATE ( ' oin pliment.s of P. OREtiOR, Dealer PARSON’S DRY GOODS CO. Nationally adverti.sed co.smetic.s 363 WASHINGTON STREET and patent medicine.s at Storrs Square lowe.st price.s BRAINTREE MASSACHUSETTS 1 WEYMOUTH LANDING BRA. 0734 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 IMPELLONE SHOE REPAIR 90 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTH BRAINTREE OPPOSITE POST OFFICE Work (iuarantced SOUTH BRAINTREE LAUNDRY CO. MAIN OFFICE AND PLANT: HANCOCK STREET, SOUTH BRAINTREE Phone BRAintree 2060 MEN’S SHIRTS— 15 cents FLAT WORK SOFT DRY WET WASH and RUG CLEANSING SPECIAL DINNERS and SUPPERS After-Theatre Snacks Delicious Toasted Club Sandtviches Open Daily, including Sunday, 6.30 to i a. in. HELEN ' S 18 Commercial St. Weymouth Landing Washington Square W. HOMER MELVILLE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE GOLDEN RULE CLEANSERS DYERS HRAIXTREE 2000 Ernest C. Woodsum Mortgage Money Available Rates as Low as IModerate Amortization Long Term Mortgages Direct Reduction Loans Monthly Tax Payments Insist on a SAVINGS BANK MORTGAGE THE BRAINTREE SAVINGS BANK South Braintree Braintree 0207 NILES Real Es-fate, Rentals, Insurance 1 ELM STREET BRAINTREE Tel. Bra. 1403- V Evening.s ( all Bra. 1403-R — 2234 DORA BELYEA 593 WASHINGTON STREET (Corner of Robinson Ave.) CANDY GROCERIES TOBACCO ICE CREAM Open Sundays and Evenings Braintree’s Leading Food Store HUNTER SMITH Tel. Braintree 2383-2384 LEO SHOE REPAIR SHOP We make your old shoes look like new BEST MATERIAL AND RELIABLE PRICES For shoe repairs don’t forget Leo 342 WASHINGTON STREET Hats Cleaned and Reblocked FORMAL CLOTHES (Mens) FOR RENT (Ladies) the Modern and Economical Way A ' aried Selection of “Up to the Minute Evening Clothes” READ WHITE 111 Summer St. Boston Buy War Bonds Henry D. Higgins C. K. Magnuson Higgins, Magnuson, Co. 381 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON, MASS. Diamonds . . . Watches Clocks . . . Jewelry Telephone LIBerty 8953 Solid Intensive Training Individual Advancement Day and Evening HICKOX SECRETARIAL SCHOOL 12 Huntington Ave. Copley Sq., Boston 1511 Hancock St. I Quincy Square Beginning or Advanced Small Classes Start each Monday FOR — COMFORTABLE — COURTEOUS — RELIABLE — BUS SERVICE CALL LOVELL BUS LINES, Inc. WEYMOUTH DIVISION Tel. WEYmouth 1243 Plymouth Rock Sealtest Ice Cream TALBOT’S CLOTHING Dress Clothes and Tuxedos For Rent 1387 HANCOCK ST. QUINCY Served exclusively in our Cafeteria Tel. ay flower 2312 Howie Cramond PliESCKIPTION OPTICIAN ' S 1157 HANCOCK STREET Opposite IMasonic Temple QUINCY, MASS. Foy s Markets 1177 Hancock St. 60 Franklin St. Quincy Pres. 1234 THE BARGAIN CENTER, 1 INC. 1 1 • 1 [ 2 WASHINGTON STREET QUINCY CITIES SERVICE GASOLINE STATION Pramtrce JDl)armacp, 3nc. JOHN WATERS, Dealer 1 Frank A. Burke, Reg. I’har., -Mgr. Cor. Washington and River Streets Braintree, Mass. 352 WASHINGTON STREET Koolmotor Gas and Oils BRAINTREE, MASS. Acme — Tire and Battery Service Tel. Braintree 1594 0 00 1 Ill every field of liunian endeavor there are men and women with aliility and ainhition who overeome ol)- staeles and mareh forward. They are individuals of eonrage and vision. It’s their sjiirit. their enterjirise, that prodnee progress and prosperity. To convert their ideas and visions into actual operation, money and credit are necessary. If YOU begin now to jiractice Thrift and establish banking relations, YOU will provide the necessary foundation for the sueeessfid promotion of YObTI A ' isions. Buy and Keep United States Government Bonds The Braintree l ational Ban HORACE R. DRINKWATER GEORGE F. HAI.I. President Cashier Member Eederal Reserve System .Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Insurance for each depositor up to S5000 RECORDS 1 EDNA HALL ' I ' housands to select from. Popular and Classical. Beautician SHEET MUSIC Individual Stylist A complete assortment of Expert Hairdressing and Superior Beautv All of the Hits. Treatments PIANO ROLLS All Branches of Beauty Culture For player pianos. 595 WASHINGTON STREET Tel. Bra. 04 20 “I ' lie Most Complete Music Store on the South Shore Systematic Saving WARREN HARDWARE Assures Financial Independence $1 per month matures to $ 200 AND 5 per month matures to 1000 WARREN RADIO Shipbuilders Co-operative 4-10 Elm Street Bank Braintree Tel. 1133 - 0246 24 Granite Trust Bldg. Quincy Northeastern University BOSTON 15 , MASSACHUSETTS Offers day and evening college courses for men and women. LIBERAL ARTS ENGINEERING BUSINESS L A W Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Legal Programs Cooperative and Full-time Plans Available Appropriate degrees conferred Earn While You Learn FOR CAT. ' LOG - M.AII. THIS COUPON AT ONCE NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Director oj Admissions Bolton 15, Massachusetts Please send me a catalog of the G College of Liberal .Arts □ Evening — College of Liberal .Arts □ College of Engineering □ Day Pre-Medical Program □ College of Business .Administration □ Day Pre-Dental Program Day and Evening Pre-Legal Programs □ School of Law □ □ Evening School of Business Name Address Il-iC {Street) iCity or Town) (P.O. Xumerats) (State) Best Wishes to the CLASS OF ’45 Chez Ada - Hairdresser 391 Washington Street Braintree Remember the Services of the . . . Braintree Co-operative Bank When you need mortgage assistance in purchasing a home — or — Want the Financial Security that goes with accumulating a Savings Account easily and rapidly through regular monthly payments. i HYGRADE GARAGES, 1 INC. Socony (ilasoline and Mohiloils 1 Willard and P]xide Batteries 1 7 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE BRAINTREE Telephone Braintree 1410 liCjHiiriiKj Storage BICYCLES Stroller Itepairiiig - Wheels Repaired Tires Put On - Repairs (iood Second Hand Bicycles on Hand Xew Bicycles Our Prices are the Lowest C. E. CROIJT 13 Cottage Avenue Quincy Telephone Granite 9374 REDMAR SERVICE HARDWARE - TOY - BK ' YULE Repairing 357 Washington Street Braintree, Mass. HOLBROOK’S, INC. Sweaters - Skirts Dresses and Accessories Weymouth Landing Bra. 1821 1 Compliments of Weymouth Theatre Weymouth Landing 1 —SHOES— W- H. SNOW — MEN’S WEAR — WASHINGTON SQUARE WEYMOUTH AND E. BRAINTREE (U))upliinc its of WEYMOUTH BEEF CO. 1 TPbtinction cy ele ' € ' 32 Commercial St. E. Braintree At Weymouth Landing One of the Smart Shops on the South Shore Qoilec e AiumxU . . . VARIIE PRESS ... 160 WARKE.X STREET Printers of the Wampatuck ROSTO % MASSAC HI ' SETTS Alves Gift and Photo Shop 349 Washington Street (iifts for every member of the family STATIONERY - POTTERY - PICTURES - JEWELRY - HANDKERCHIEFS LINENS - LEATHER OOODS - (H.ASSWARE - FIOl TONES HOBBY ITEMS RHINES LUMBER CO. 148 COMMERCIAL ST., WEYMOUTH EYERYTIIING IN BUILDING M.ATERIALS Tel. WEY. 1640 TORREY PHARMACY ii arrv H. Bousqiiet, Ph.C. PRESC RIPTIONS A SPECIALTY The Rexall Store 940 WASHINGTON STREET SOUTH BRAINTREE, MASS. 14 STORKS AVENUE! The best known photographic location on the South Shore. When you want the latest picture making information or helpful criticism of your films come to us. We’re ready with the answer. ALVES PHOTO FINISHING SERVICE Braintree Massachusetts Tel. WEY. 1905 Fancy Party Cakes Davis Dougfinut Shop ERVIX D.WTS, PROP. Special Prices on Quantity Orders to Schools, Clubs, Parties, Etc. Light Catering 1 15 Washington Sq. Weymouth SOUTH SHORE INSURANCE AGENCY Established in 1870 i INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION .VDDIE E. CTU BBUCK Realtor 45 WASHINGTON SQUARE WEYMOUTH Telephone 0098 Donovan Drug Corp. THE SERVICE STORES Weymouth - Hingham Delivery Service Compliments of MILO’S BARBER SHOP 21 Commercial Street East Braintree Weymouth Landing DANIEL A. BROWN, JR. REAL ESTATE - INSCRANt ' E Property Management .Vuctioneer 36 Quincy Avenue East Braintree BRAINTREE 1909 • F. W. ROBINSON SERVICE STATIONS 325 Washington Street Braintree 1050 Washington Street So. Braintree 1 BEST WISHES ' I ' o the ( ' lass of 194o Eroni the Entire Personnel at REMICKS The South Shore’s Leading Outfitters for Graduates Since lS9(j The class ring takes on a newer and greater significance in these history-making times, serving not only as a remem- brance of school associations hut as a })ractical means of identification. OEEK ' IAL JEWELER 194.5 ( ' LASS DIEGES CLUST 73 TREMONT STREET BOSTON � MASS. SPECIALTY CONVERTERS, INC EAST BRAINTREE, MASS. MANUFACTURERS OF WATERPROOF PAPERS, PLAIN, REINFORCED CLOTH LINED, GUMMED CLOTH TAPES Telephone Braintreee osst- Granite 683i J. M. CONNELL CO. MANUFACTURER OF SHOES SOUTH BRAINTREE MASSACHUSETTS J. P. DRY GOODS CO. ( ' ompletr Line of MEN’S BOVS’ FURNISHIXCiS (Rilt-Well) HABERDASHEIIV WORK and DRKSS SIIOKS RUHRERS 915 Washington St. So. Braintree TEL. RRAintree 17.57 CHARLES COLLETTO (iROCERIES - FRUIT WINES - BEER 958 Washington St. So. Braintree Tel. Braintree 1781 Abrasive Products SOUTH BRAINTREE MASSACHUSETTS Weymouth Art Leather Company SOUTH BRAINTREE MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of Selectman ALBERT E. ROBERTS WHY NOT (OXSIDER A FUTI KE WITH AimSTROXG :i: ( (mi: IX AXl) EIXD OUT WHAT WE HA ’E THAT MKHIT RE OF INTEREST TO YOU Armstrong Cork Company HANCOCK STREET SOUTH BRAINTREE MASS. ORCUTT NEWS Newspapers - Magazines - Stationery (ireeting (’ards - (lifts - Sodas (’andies Ojjen 6 A.M. until 10 P.M. SOUTH BRAINTREE TEL. BRA. 0460 Under Xeir Management Ralph V. Xes})it, Proprietor Arthur E . Boynton THAYER PHARMACY, INC. Realtor Complete Insurance Service 529 WASHINGTON STREET 36 Commercial St. East Braintree BRAINTREE Tel. BRA. 1706 rel. BRA. 1875 Weekly Fountain Specials ( ' uni pliinents uj - - - B. H. S. CAFETERIA The Junior Theatre SPECIAL SCHOOL LUNCHES V ♦ Hot Plate Dinners at Cost Spring Productions: ♦ “The Philadelphia Story’’ “Claudia’’ ROSAMOND BROOKS Dietitian BUSY BEE BEAUTY SALON JUST OUTSIDE “School Hours” 535 Washington Street BRA. 1841 Woodworth’s Dairy Bar ICE CREAM Sodas Frappct Sundaes Sandwiches Smiley Pharmacy, Inc. J. S. COHEN A. H. SMILEY Reg. Pharmacist bailor Jfurner The “U p-to-Date” Store 900 Washington Street South Braintree, Mass. 375 Washington Street TEL. RllAIXTUEE 0tl3 Tel. BRA. 1174 Braintree, Ma.ss. Free Delirery FUR STORAGE Charles R. Cummings DAIUTE PHARMACY, INC. Insurance £? Real Estate 924 Washington Street 6 SUMMER STREET South Braintree South Braintree Massachusetts Luncheonette Tel. Bra. 1460 Tel. BRA. 1206-M Compliments of A FRIEND A PAID ADVERTISEMENT GUILIANO For Olive Oil, Spaghetti And All Italian Products (’all BHAintree 913 WASHINGTON STREET “THE PERFECT THEATRE” FT As the new BRAINTRFF I3«jt kiL Matinee Daily at 1 ;45. Evenings Continuous from 6:45. Sundays and Holidays Continuous from 1:45 P.M. “ALWAYS TWO EXCELLENT PICTURES” 1 Com plimenfs of Georse H. Gerrior, Jr. 1 Compliments of A FRIEND .4 Paid .tdvertisement FRAN’S GRILL Wholesome Home Cooked Foods Prepared for You by Experts Your Approval Is Assured Your Inspection Is Invited 346 Washington St. Braintree Sq. Washington Tailoring Co. All Kinds of Repair Work (deaning . . . Dyeing 343 Washington St. Braintree Host W’i sites Dorothy Ann Specialty Shop Wasliington Sciuare Weymouth Lauding Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted W. E. TITUS OPTOMETRIST OPTICIAN 75 Commercial Street East Braintree 7 to 9 p.in. by appointment Tel. HR. intree 17 2 Boston Office, 110 Tremont Street Tel. HUB. 1440 Complimetits of W. O. FAULKNER Insurance Real Estate 140 Elm St. 213 Independence Bra. 1393 (ira. 0760 QUALITY AND SERVICE FOR OVER 75 YEARS With pedigreed fuels . . . Blue ( ' oal . . . Read- ing ( ' oal . . . N. E. ( )ke . . . Bituminous Coal . . . .Oil Burners . . . Anthraeite and Bitumin- ous Stokers Sheppard Coal Oil Company “WHEN YOUR MOTHER WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL” The Old ( )lony Launderers and Cleansers were producing excellent cleaning and pasteurized laundry for the still older generation, — adding to the liealth, looks, and convenience of the com- munity; and in these critical war days still carry on in that tradition. Phone Pres. 5000 UGO BENDINELLI 936 ASHINGTON STREET SOTTH BRAINTREE Tel. Bra. 1549 Bird’s Eye Frosted Foods Compliments of QUALITY BAKERY .M. XYSTHOM, Prop. C. H. HOBART SON Complete Insurance Service Stock, Mutual and Grange Insurance So. Braintree Bra. 066.5 E.stahlished 1 )()() GEORGE E. SAMPSON Real Estate Insurance 111 WASHINGTON STREET BRAINTREE BRA. 0914 FRASER’S FRUIT STAND RAIEROAI) STREFIT W. K. D.VCEY WALTER B. ROBBINS a DM.D. ROBERT E. ROSS, M.D. Sullivan Flaherty m: v syntiietk’ - tires - ti res EIRESTOXE - (lOODYEAR - Ml R RAY ' Fires Reca])|)e(l and ddiird (Jrade ddres Texaco Service Station Cor. ACADEMY AND WASHINGTON STS. Tel. BRA. 3144 Xeir Batteries for All Model Cars Batteries Charged in ‘■20 minutes Jjd)rieation Sendee Our Speelaltj Edwin C. Day Realtor SMITH MOTORS 11 VINTON AVENUE BRAINTREE, MASS. Irving II. Sinitli BRA. 18 ' 2() L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY ATTLEBORO, MASS. ( LASS RINGS ANT) PINS ( ' (): n IFA ( T: M E XT I X VITATK )XS DIPLOIMAS - PERSOXAL ( ARDS Official Jeweler to (’lass of 194(5 REPRESENTED BY GENE MANCHESTER 93 High Street North Attleboro, Mass. ta tlte ClaU 0 f9 5 THE BRAINTREE SCHOOL-SPORTS COUNCIL Compliments of ROLAND F. RUGGLES D. M. D. Compliments of SOUTH SHORE CO-OPERATIVE BANK 11 FRONT ST. WEYMOUTH FINANCE YOUR HOME MORTGAGE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CO-OPERATIVE BANK For Friendly Service and Advice SOUTH WEYMOUTH CO-OPERATIVE BANK ( ' olunihiaii Scjuare South Weymouth WEYMOUTH RADIO APPLIANCE CO. 60 COMMERCIAL STREET Next door to W’ eymouth Theatre JOSEPH A. FERN All Paper Products Paper Supplies for Parties-Banquets Xo Order Too Lars e — None Too Small 95 W ashington St. W eymouth W hWmouth 0122 — 2722 Estimates Carefully Given on all classes of work WALTER B. SKINNER AND SONS Plumbing - Heating Jentilatitig 15 OAK STREET EAST BRAINTREE BRA. 1824, 071 7-W, 1450-R Sales and Service on Waltham and May Oil Burners MANY THANKS . . . TO Ol ' H ADVERTISERS EOR THEIR AVHOEE-HEARTEI) (’()-()RE RATION THE VVAMPATUCK ( ' ompJimcnis of JOHN W. DONOVAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR 581 Wasliington Street Braintree. ]Mass. liHAintree 1401 J I