Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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I BOSTON BALLROOM BROADCAST Merylle-Leo Rhodes Oil Noveinher i), Nancy Allen, Merylle- Lee Rhodes, Fran Meaney, and John l)e ineentis presented Braintree’s ten favorite tunes on Boh Clayton’s Bos- ton Ballroom, Station WHDIL Boh Clayton gave them a royal welcome. He presented the two girls with home jiermanents, and the hoys with large lioxes of coconut hars for the “fine joh they did on his program. The four seniors spent several evenings and one complete day counting the votes and preparing the program. The top tune was “That Lucky Old Sun.’’ Everyone who listened that evening agreed the delegates did a fine joh. JUNIOR PROM ’49 Hazel M. Summerville .Vrigo L. LaTanzi S ponnora larilynn Needham The Junior Prom, sponsored hy the Class of 1!)5(), was held at Town Hall on IMay 40, 194!). The theme of the decorations was a spring garden, and the hall looked very gay with its pastel streamers, picket fences, and beautiful flowers and plants. Sweet tones from Ned Barry’s Orchestra added to the festive atmosphere. The class spon- sors, M iss Hazel M. Summerville and . rigo LaTanzi, and all the memhers of the various committees worked hard to make this a gala occasion. The chair- men of the committees were: Philip ' enti, orchestra; Nancy .Mien, tickets; Virginia Purdy, publicity; and Marilyn Needham, decorations. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE M ae L. Lindsay ' , Director Joan McLaughlin “The Pirates of Penzance,” a (lilhert and Sullivan operetta, was presented in March, 194!), hy the (’lass of ’50, co- operatively directed hy IMiss Mae Lindsay and Miss Barbara Hazel, with Richard IMarcolini as accompanist. The cast was headed hy .Joan Mc- Laughlin, Barbara Blake, Muriel Pres- ton, Marjorie Christie, Beverly Ny- herg, Donald MacCiegor, Paul Trapp, Donald MacNeil, and James Mac- (Iregor. Pirates and police, an old nursery ' maid and the lov ' ers, (leneral Stanley and “his bevy of beauties” — all combined with the subtle humor and lilting lyrics, typical of (lilhert and Sullivan, to make it a smashing suc- cess.

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RIFLE CLUB James L. Jordan, In itruclor Jeanne Johnson The B.ILS. Rifle Clul), under the in- struction of Principal James L. Jordan, started its season with a hang with a total enrollment of fifty-two memhers including four seniors, six juniors, eighteen sophomores, and twenty-four freshmen. The program for the year included shoulder-to-shoulder matches with neighboring schools and also postal matches in the Xational Rifle . ssociation. Wh en shooting in these matches a team of ten was selected with the five highest scores totalled in the final result. The new held range, al- though ideally equipped, proved to he too small, so still another range was established on the auditorium stage. SUMMER RASH Barbara E. Hazel, Director Lorraine Marochino On December third. Summer Rash was presented at Braintree High School. The play opened with Annabeth Hughes reading her script to Kenneth Fowler, director of the players. He turned her down for a part in his play so Annabeth intercepted his letter ask- ing a Broadway star to appear in a “Fowler Player” production. Im- personating the actress Julia Sterling, Annabeth planned her revenge on Kenneth. The night of the play Julia conveniently disappeared but the play was a howling success with Annabeth playing the lead. Summer Rash had a delightful cast and was enjoyed by all who attended. “GOLDEN MEMORIES” Grace Magazu, Director Jeanne Johnson “Memories, memories . . .” Every- one has memories including the mem- bers of the Class of ’50 who presented their senior show “Golden Memories,” on February 10. The main action of the production centered about Mr. and M rs. William Sands who, in 1950, celebrated their golden wedding anni- versary. A clever flashback took the audience back to 1900 when the Sands were “courtin’.” Under the able direction of Grace Magazu, accom- panied by Phil Venti and his orchestra, various song, dance and comedy skits plus a fine chorus as background for the leads Joan McLaughlin and Robert Haworth, all went to make a highly successful production.

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1 ff 1 ' A « j b I THE ORCHESTRA Arthur P. Hauck, Director Jeanne Johnson Carrying on the tradition of the past, tlie l!)49-5() oreliestra, under the direc- tion of Arthur P. Hauck, has provided Praintree Higli School with the finer elements of music during the past year. Playing such difficult selections as the accompaniment to the operetta pro- duction “Erminie” and the music for the graduation exercises of the Class of ’50 have been two of its outstanding performances. . lso a section of the orchestra, the brass wind ensemble has been active during the past year. The group, composed of four trumpets and three trombones, has played at several social functions and has been widely acclaimed. THE BAND Arthur P. Hauck, Director Thomas Targett Somethin’ new has been added! Yes, something new in the way of tempo and fast breaking formations which two factors were, in part, responsible for the superiority of the B.H.S. band over all other such groups last fall. The drum majorettes did much to pep up the assemblies and rallies with their colossal vigor, and the introduction of a new Indian War Dance led to new heights in pre-game festivities. The outstanding example of bandmanship of this year leaves a challenge to future bands at B.H.S. Through the guid- ance of Mr. Arthur P. Hauck the band is becoming the leading concert-march- ing band on the South Shore. UPPER CLASS GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Mae L. Lindsay, Director Patricia Mattson The Upper Class Girls’ Glee Club of 150 members is under the direction of Miss Mae Lindsay, accompanied by Helen Ulvila. Their entire year was devoted to practice for the State Festi- val in order to retain the same high standards former glee clubs have achieved. This year’s Festival was held at Attleboro. They also sang at the Annual Music Festival held in May, in celebration of National Music Week. I ! I I I-