Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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ft . M 1 JUNIOR PROM Marion Simpson, Sponsor Gail Osthaqen On the eve of May 16, 1952, the Junior Prom of the Class of 1953 was held in the Braintree High Gymnas- ium. Under the helping direction of Miss Marion Simpson, class sponsor, Francis Fitzsimmons, chairman, and assistants, the juniors gave the gym an atmosphere of summer air. The walls were decorated with orchids of soft violet, green ivy-covered plantation pillars and white bub- bling fountains. Twisted streamers formed a bright and intricate center. Bouguet-decorated tables covered with white cloths were placed along the walls. Music was furnished by Ken Reeves and his orchestra. FRENCH CLUB Mildred R. Richards, Sponsor Elaine Johnson Endorsed by junior and senior French Students, Le Cercle Fran- cois launched its fifth year at Brain- tree High School under Miss Mild- red Richards. Among the plans for the year was a Mardi Gras at which a King and Queen of Braintree High School was chosen. At the meetings skits, French reports and slides were given. After each meeting delicious refreshments were served. Every member had to serve on both a re- freshment and entertainment com- mittee. Officers were: Gary Druck- enmiller, President; Larry Swain, Vice-president; Lois Goguen, Secre- tary; Sue McNett, Treasurer; Marion Allen, Publicity. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Edna M. Parker, Director Anna May Seggelin On May 15, 1952 the first induction ceremony of the National Honor So- ciety was observed by the student body in the Brantree High School auditorium. It was a most impres- sive candle-light service followed by a pinning ceremony. To become a member of this society, one must be outstanding in Character, Scholar- ship, Leadership and Service. An 85% or better scholarship average is required to become a member and a pupil may have no more than one C in the first year, two C’s cumulative in the second year, and three C ' s cumulative in the third year. Presi- dent of the Honor Society is Joseph Carty; Vice-President, - Susan Mc- Nett; Secretary, Marion Allen; His- torian, Eleanor Maslen; and Publici- ty, John Snow. i i

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m Jb , m TJ [ Jhk a gp ' q i ' CHEERLEADERS Alice E. Daughraty, Director Anna May Seqgelin Our bright and shining stars at B. H. S. were, of course, the cheer- leaders. These girls deserve most of the credit for the peppy rallies and, naturally, they helped to make the football and basketball games more exciting. These good-looking and good-spirited Wamps were: (B) Rosemary Finnegan, (R) Joan Le- Roy, (A) Betty Mclnnis, (I) Miriam Blake, (N) Shirley Nelson, (T) Pat Kilroy, (R) Judy Johnson, (E) Priscil- la Taber, (E) Joan Cushing. BOYS ' BASKETBALL Frederick H. Herget, Coach Elaine Johnson This year Coach Fred Herget started his first season as head coach of the varsity basketball team at B. H. S. The team faced a fourteen game schedule which included Attleboro, Dedham, Plymouth, Brookline, N9rth Quincy, Taunton, Weymouth, ' Brock- ton, Coyle, and Winchester. Some of the teams were played twice. The sguad was built around senior veterans Ronnie Zampine, Ronnie Abell, and Jackie Thrower. Other members of the team were; James Girouard, Donald Lang, Donald Mc- lnnis, Roger Olson, Jackie Gorman, Joe Carlozzi, Don Kidder, John Mac- Donald, and Bob Port. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Alice E. Daughraty, Coach Elaine Johnson The basketball varsity Wampettes, under the excellent coaching of Miss Alice Daughraty, had one of their best seasons for B. H S. Led by Co-Captains B. Dee and J. Leroy, these swift and able hoopsters play- ed against strong opposition. The varsity hoopsters were kept in trim by managers A. MacDonald and M. Hood. Seniors on the squad were: J. MacKenzie, M. Gannon, K. Thomas, C. Mattie, K. Leva, J. Leroy, B. Dee, S. Snow S. Aitkens, J. Colson. 1