Westbrook High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Westbrook, ME)

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Dj? Among the Forzjf-fzinm As the valiant men of 1849 began their quest for gold so another group of dauntless forty-niners began their first year at Westbrook High School in quest of a higher intangible goal called learning. The officers we elected to guide us over the first and most perilous part of our journey were William Burrows, President, Harry Randall, Vice-Presidentg Roselle Letarte, Secretary, and Robert Thuotte, Treasurer. At the Freshman Reception several of our courageous and talented class- mates were selected to entertain the guests. Priscilla Drake and Patricia Theriault each gave us a delightful song, Philip Wiggin gave us a bit of hot boogie, Sylvia Arsenault tap danced, and an orchestra consisting of musical QQ Freshman boys gave us two selections. Some of our erudite QED members upheld the class sagacity in a rigid exam- ination bv Prof. Alan Davis. Those forty-niners who have dug the deepest into the archives of learning are Elaine Cutter, Priscilla Stultz, Patricia Theriault, Thomas DeWolfe, Delores Johnson, john Macl-Iardy, Virginia Van Der Voort, Evelyn Francoeur, Shirley Karstensen, Patricia Young and Jeannette Crooker. The proficiencies of this group of forty-niners are as varied as those valorous men of old, for in addition to those obtaining recognition in the field of scholar- ship, Spencer, Mitch, Plummer, Hebert, Shaw, Davis, LeTarte and Randall went out for basketball, Caputo, LeTarte and Blanchard were active in the football squad with Blanchard being the only Freshman to gain a letter, D. Martin and R. LeTarte represented the class in the girls' basketball team. In caravan sixteen the vital smile of Miss Matthews warms even the most reluctant of hearts and gives the students the vigor to get through the day. The students of this caravan were unfortunate in having Miss Matthews absent for four weeks, but Mrs. Weir served commendably in her absence. The forty- niners of caravan sixteen boast of their original Sinbad in Dick G., who was pic- tured for the daily paper in his model recluse studing his Latin! Is it that unusual, Dick? The animated spirit of caravan fourteen is kept astir by the most viva- cious personages, such as Philip W. and Nancy S. Is it the spirit of forty-nine, Mr. Davan, that gives you those throbbing headaches during assemblies? How about it, students in caravan twenty-two. As the forty-niners journey on, a few will be lost in the desert, but we expect eventually to reach our goal after four years of arduous study and fre- quent recreation, gathering along the way lasting friendships and cherished memories. THOMAS E. DEWOLFE, ,49. Twenty-four

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The lSf1fWPl of the Clan of 48 Life in the Sophomore Class is certainly not lacking in vim and vigor. With Miss Mathews as our advisor we elected the following officers: Presi- dent, Richard Doughtyg Vice-President, Mary Berrymentg Secretary, Richard Morin, Treasurer, Roger Arsenaultg to guide us along the straight and narrow path. As proof that our class is not lacking in gray matter we have several students on the brighter side -Beverly Berube, Eileen Davis, Gloria Peterson, Mary Soper, Evelyn Walker, Gloria Maye, Mary Verrill, Alberta Wright, Carolyn Stigman, Arline Hall, Catherine Leber, Doris Gemmell, Irene Robi- chard, Jeannette Theriault, Richard Doughty and Philip Craigie. Many Sophomores caught in the social whirl take part in the Scholastic Club, which boasts a membership of approximately thirty, with many helps and welcome hints from our advisor, Miss Richmond. The newly organized French Club, under the capable leadership of Miss Bonville, also has many Sophomores as active members. Our stars', sparkling in the entertainment world are Anita Gerard, Robert Gallant, Mildred Maines and Carolyn Stigman. In the sports world we take no exceptions, but contribute much to the school's sports record. Ernest Bachofen, Stanley Peterson, Albert Leighton, Roger Arsenault, John McGraff, and Manager Richard Doughty are our old standbys in football. The most outstanding being Albert Leighton and Roger Arsenault. Sophomores who raced across our polished basketball floor to help give W. H. S. a tournament rating were Stanley Peterson, Paul Chipman and Richard Doughty, for the boys, Ieannine Prince, Eileen Davis, Mildred Maines, Carol St. Pierre, Gloria Maye and Claire LeBel, for the girls. The baseball benches were kept very Warm last year by our few representa- tives, but we hope that this year they will keep the paths around the diamond heaping with their ability. We expect the following to do this. Albert Leighton, Ernest Bachofen, Stanley Peterson and Paul Chipman, with Mary Soper playing on the girls' softball team. By general agreement, the person who keeps us all on our toes by his subtle remarks' is Jimmie Kalperis. There is no question that in various other sophomore rooms there are many more such Characters Our hats are off to those who brighten many a class room with their witty remarks. We are glad that Miss Whittier and various other teachers who have come in contact with the class of 48 have stood up so well under what must have been a tremendous strain. We certainly appreciate their great pastime, kind help, and superhuman endurance! Summing up the foregoing facts we reach the conclusion that on the whole our Sophomore life has been exciting and happy. ' MARY BERRYMENT, '48. Twenty-three

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Life in Westbrook High School has been enriched this past year by the return of several men who have served with the armed services. Donald Doyle, Gerard Gaudet, Lawrence Brydon, Roland Methot, Marcel Lachance and Robert Breton have resumed their studies during the past year. Jill WW! ., 4 K , x i 4 fw.0g5i7 '2n fist g4,.ig.3:5r1,g1 qngt l Twmly-five