Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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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

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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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LAST WILL and TESTWMIIT We, the graduating Class of 195 L of the Braintree High School, located in Norfolk county, Braintree, Massachusetts, being of happy but insane minds due to the hard work (?) we have accomplished in the past four years, do hereby bequeath as follows: The Senior Class leaves their gratitude and thanks to Miss Hazel and Mr. Bruce. Don Moulton leaves the prestige of the presidency to Dick Brooks. To the underclassmen we leave the faculty. We couldn’t do anything with them . . . see if you can. Jerry Curry leaves his corny jokes to Esquire. Frankie Burns leaves his way with the women to Bunny Currie. Jo Greene leaves her confusion in lab to Judy MacKenzie. Betta Travers leaves her big brown eyes to John LeRoy. Yinny Picardi and Tommy Campbell leave. (Sorry Juniors) Alice Sweezey sends a cbeer to Bita Magazu to keep up the spirit of the team. Spike Talbot leaves his half-scalped hair cut to Mr. Trainor. Mildred Morgan leaves her athletic ability to Di Leben. Bobby Artesani leaves a ward of gum to Rosemary Finnegan. Flo Kelly leaves but not without her drums. Nunnie Puliafico leaves Kenny Dorr because she has to. Bob Dee leaves his Sloan’s Liniment to Jimmy Giles. Bob Jones leaves his passion for flashy convertibles to Wally Olson. Pete Robinson leaves, wondering why he came in the first place. Lee Brayton leaves her goalie pads to Anita Johnson. John Leva leaves his muscles to Gertie Fraiser. Buddy Mundt leaves all his money to Tommy Brow. Tony Olson leaves, still admiring Fuzzy Fasano. Carole Lindblow leaves her ability to get along with people to Bob Blake. Spike Pollock leaves his man about tow n disposition to Paul Garland. Janet Bushman leaves her petiteness to Ginny Marsico. Gordon Derman leaves his jalopy to Neddie Wynot. Anne Oliver leaves her strut to Cissy Thaver. M argaret Mills leaves her place in the bull-pen to Claudia Argentina. To Miss Waldron we leave an empty barrel. Nancy (Tarzan) Whyte leaves her quiet disposition to Nancy CJeggett. John Dino leaves his irresistible passion for redheads to Chet Mattson. Jeanne Kenn leaves her filing cabinet to Joan Ekasala. Hugh Pauls and Bob Powell leave and the honor roll shrinks. Janet Peckham leaves, still looking for the man of her dreams. Joe Vella leaves his musical talent to his brother. Barbara Smith and Helen Ulvila leave their brains to some dumb junior. High Huleatt leaves in a flash. Genevieve Rossi leaves her eyelashes to Miss Tilly. Lefty O’Connell and Tony Vecchione leave their hair to I. J. Fox. Elbe Smith leaves her driving ability (?) to Bev Cassoli. Cayo Higuera leaves his flashy suspenders to John Slauson. Joanne Dee leaves her talent for getting along with the boys to Fannie Bennotti. Barbara Lavery leaves her corridor locker to Genniene Grandmont. Gloria Marockino leaves her peroxide to Mr. Toolin to find out what’s wrong with it. Bita Chandler leaves that blush to Frannie Ryan. Jean Leverone leaves her shyness to Claire Delory. Billy McNeil leaves his smile to Elliot Whitten. Cathy Cushing leaves a typewriter that is pleading for mercy to Sue Giles. Dick Trapp leaves his basketball shoes to Irving Shea. All Seniors leave with pleasant memories of the past four years. We, the undersigned, of the Senior Class of Braintree High School affix our signa- tures as witnesses to the Will of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-One. Loretta Travers Jo-Anne Greene