Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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CHEERLEADERS Alice E. Daughraty, Director Alice Sweezey “ ictory, ictory, That’s our cry!” This familiar cry, heard from the cute, peppy cheerleaders and their loyal Wampville supporters, was the key to the success which the football team encountered for the 1950 season. The girls have really put their hearts and souls into their work, inspiring school spirit on the football field, basketball courts, and in the rallies. The nine Wampettes who proudly spelled out Braintree were: (B) Joan Cushing, (B) Bits Magazu, (A) Claire Delorey, (I) Bita Chandler, (N) Alice Sweezey, captain, (T) Joan LeBoy, (B) Mildred Morgan, (E) Sue Giles, (E) Jo Anne Greene. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Mae L. Lindsay, Director Marianna Becupero The Girls’ Glee Club, under the able direction of Miss Mae Lindsay, had a varied schedule of activities. Many of the girls in the glee club par- ticipated in the annual operetta “The Waltz Dream,” which was held in March. In the past, the operettas have brought fame and honor to the high school. One of the most impor- tant of the activities was the Music Festival presented in May. Begin- ning as early as September, Miss Lindsay and the Glee Club worked hard to turn out a grand success. Also in May all the musical organiza- tions participated in the annual Massachusetts Music Festival. JUNIOR RED CROSS Buth P. Strout, Sponsor Janet Peckham Under the able direction of the spon- sor, Miss Buth Strout, Dean of Girls, The American Junior Bed Cross ac- complished many activities. This organization was founded in B.H.S. in 1918. A great number of inter- ested girls from all classes belong to this club which met on Friday after- noons throughout the school year to make favors for veterans’ hospitals. The council members of the organiza- tion were Beverly Everret, sopho- more; Joan Strangford, junior; and Janet Peckham. senior. These girls attended the Metropolitan Chapter meetings held in Boston, on the first Friday of every month, where they learned the accomplishments of other schools in Bed Cross work.

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THE WAMPATUCK Constance F. Steelier, Faculty Adviser Jeanne Kenn You say you want to know a little about B. H. S. sports, some gossip, some news, and what talented students we have when it comes to literary features? Well, I can think of no bet- ter source than The Wampatuck, Braintree High’s quarterly publica- tion. The very capable 1950-51 staff include: Jeanne Kenn, editor-in- chief; Carole Lindblow, Beverly Jones, Judith MacKenzie, Richard Tilton, Ann Sheldon, and Nancy Whyte, news editors; Barbara Smith and Robert Cunningham, columnists; Helen l lvil a and Robert Pollock, sports writers; Rita Chandlei and Frances Matheson, subscriptions; Fred Inkley, Hubert Pauls, Charles Mundt, Robert Bess, Frank Burns, Pauline Pollary, and Allan iden, advertising; Miss Con- stance F. Steelier, Faculty Adviser. LIBRARY Ruth P. Strout, Librarian Barbara Marinella This year Miss Ruth Strout, Librarian, and her assistants displayed numerous exhibitions from the various indus- tries of Braintree and surrounding towns. The library aided students in research work as well as providing books for reading pleasure. Miss Strout was always there ready and willing to help any student desiring aid. The library staff included Elaine King, Judith Charlesworth, Helen alliere, Maude Scott, Grace Newman, Florence Kelly, Frances Matheson, Elizabeth Kirk, Helen Torrey, Janet Peckham, Priscilla Brayton, Carol Bellows, Vivian Burnham, Jane Scholes, Marilyn Hawkinson, Betty Damiao, Marianna Recupero, Joan Ruddy, Barbara Salpi, Joan Rat- cliffe, and Carole MacDonald. THE FRENCH CLUB Mildred R. Richards, Sponsor Bruce Brown The officers of this year’s French Club were: Helen Ulvila, President; Bruce Brown, ice-president; Beverly Jones, Secretary; and Allan Viden, Treasurer. The purpose of the French Club is to further a knowledge of the language and customs of the French. During the meetings conversation was in French as much as possible. The club took an imaginary trip to France on the Isle de France. Because of her travels through France, Miss Richards was able to furnish the group with in- formation about the places and cus- toms of France. The club also en- joyed movies. At the close of each meeting refreshments were served and the members sang the French national anthem, La Marseillaise. ki

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