Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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ERMINIE Directors Mae L. Lindsay Barbara E. Hazel Carole Lindblow “Erminie,” a delightful operetta, was presented on March 23, 1950, in the B.H.S. auditorium, under the direction of Miss Mae Lindsay and Miss Barbara Hazel, with Gail Osthagen as accompanist. This was the annual operetta sponsored by the Class of ’51 with members of the girls’ and boys’ glee clubs taking part. The cast in- cluded: Barbara Taylor, Richard Mar- colini, Gloria Marockino, Donald M acNeill, Marjorie Stevens, Gary Gould, Frederick Miller, Alice Syl- vester, Frederick Inkley, Robert How- arth, Robert Bess, Donald MacGregor, and Robert Blake. A gay comedy of love and romance, sparked by the disguise of two thieves, was enjoyed by all who attended. GIRLS’ SOFTBALL ' 50 Alice E. Daughraty, Coach Helen llvila Under the guidance of Miss Alice Daughraty and their manager, Nancy Whyte, the 1950 girls’ softball team had an above average season. They won six out of their nine games and the scores were top-heavy in favor of the Wampettes. Leading the girls on the field were the capable co-captains Rita Frazier and EITie Finlayson. The team challenged such towns as I ling- ham, North Easton, Scituate, and Cohasset. Letter winners were Kffie Finlayson, Rita Frazier, Louise Good- hue, Barbara Wright, Joanne Dee, Jeanne Kerin, Margaret Alills, Joyce Mortimer, Adele Newman, Shirley Peterson, Virginia Puliafico, Beverly Cassoli, Mary Lou Dennehy, and Rita Magazu. JUNIOR PROM Sponsors Barbara E. Hazel Robert G. Rruce Shirley A. Peterson The Junior Prom of the Class of 1951 was held at the Braintree High gym in May, 1950. The theme of the decorations designed by Shirley Peter- son was a Circus, the focal point of which was a Merry-Go-Round located in the center of the gym. Circus animals in cages lined the walls, and balloons, stars, and all the circus trap- pings associated with the Big Top were everywhere. Music was furnished by Baron Hugo and his Orchestra.

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ivvNT m wAWTI l«JNWEi kMKTVM TRACK ’50 Paul V. Toolin, Coach Assistant , William Trainor Spike Pollock Coach Paul Toolin closed another im- pressive season with wins over Quincy, Weymouth, and Thayer, being de- feated by North Quincy only. In the Weymouth Interscholastic meet, Braintree finished second out of the 1 1 schools competing. At the State Meet held at White Stadium. Boston, Braintree finished fifth with Hugh Huleatt breaking Alan Carlsen’s State Meet record, running the mile in t minutes 37.9 seconds. Hugh Huleatt and Fred Bickford set new individual tiack records in the mile and shot- put, respectively. Coach Toolin’s hopes for the “51” season seem bright with nine letter-men returning. BASEBALL ’50 John Crowell, Coach Assistant. Robert Bruce Spike Pollock Braintree High School’s new varsity Coach John Crowell finished the sea- son with an impressive record of 8 wins and 5 losses. The highlights of the season were wins over Brockton and Weymouth, two of the South Shore’s finest. In the Brockton game Captain Bob Lucas struck out 15 oppo- nents. As coach of baseball Mr. Crowell introduced the idea of fall practice which gives the coach a chance to stress fundamentals and to look over candidates more thoroughly than in the crowded spring practice. Pros- pects look bright for the “51” season with 6 regulars returning. 1 ' HP ' 1 Mb r ' f yM GIRLS’ TENNIS ’50 Alice E. Daughraty, Coach Helen (Jlvila Practice was in full swing last spring on the courts of B.H.S. for Miss Daughraty ’s tennis “seven.” This drilling showed its purpose at the end of the season because the girls won four out of their seven matches. The racket flashing girls of 1950 were Muriel Norris, Elizabeth Gage, Adele Newman, Elizabeth Goulding, Nancy Allen, Mildred Morgan, and Gertrude Fraser. Captain Muriel Norris led her teammates to victory on the courts of Wellesley, Norwood, and twice at Scituate. The girls were defeated by their traditional rivals in hockey and softball, North Flastoii and Hingham. We hope that next year’s team can par or even better this record.

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■‘JBj . n pjf Of B 7 REVERIE Writers G. Rossi, B. Smith, R. Ingmanson S. Peterson, H. Pauls, Directors Richard Ingmanson “Reverie,” the 1951 version of the Senior Show, was presented by the Senior Class on February 9, 1951. The play could best be described as a walking dream divided into three acts in which the senior actors and actresses represented some really good talent. The theme of the play was revealed when Spike Pollock, a poor little boy wishing to be rich, finds out that “The best things in life are free.” Other featured acts were Fred Inkley and his “magic voice,” “Georgeous” John Leva in a wrestling bout, Ken Williams as the M. C. on a quiz pro- gram, and Ann Oliver, Lee Brayton. Janet Bushman, and Bill Stevenson acting the roles of dolls and animals in “the toy shop.” GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Alice E. Daughraty, Coach Carole Lindblow The basketball varisty Wampettes, under the fine coaching of Miss Alice Daughraty, had one of their best sea- sons for Braintree High School. Led by their captain Mildred Morgan, these swift and able hoopsters played against strong opposition such as North Easton, Hinghain, Avon, Rock- land, Stetson, and Holbrook. The Wampettes were: Seniors — M. Morgan, captain; J. Dee; V. Puliafico; J. Mor- timer; J. Kenn; A Newman; J. Greene; and the “Lone Junior,” G. Fraser. These varisty hoopsters were kept in trim by the very capable managers, Barbara Benson and Frances Mathe- son. The team with the fighting spirit never gave up until the final bell. BOYS’ BASKETBALL Russell II. Johnston. Jr., Coach Carole Lindblow The basketball Wamps, under the new coaching of Russell Johnston, had a very exciting season. Sparked by Captain “Lefty” O’Connell, the var- sity quintet beat their arch-rival Weymouth in two thrilling games. Several of their other games were lost in overtime or by just a few points. The speedy hoopsters were: Seniors — T. O’Connell, captain ; W. Slauson; R. Dee; C. Mundt; A. Vecchone; P. Carr; R. Trapp; J. DiTullio, manager; Juniors — W. Olson; J. Slauson; 1. Shea; and B. Currie. The highlight of the season was the entry of the amps in the Small and Medium Schools Tourney. J