Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Class of 1943, of the town of Weston, Commonwealth of Massa¬ chusetts, being of sound mind and body, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, in manner and form as follows: To Mr. Rhoades and the Faculty, we, the Class of 1943 express our deep gratitude for the assistance and cooperation they have given us during the years we have spent here at school. Frank Amon bequeaths his complete understanding of the Sears Essay topic to any unfortunate sophomore who lacks a knowledge of world events. Richard Amon leaves his extra hours of study to Buddy Clive, who could use a few. Clarence Ackerson leaves his broad shoulders to Ned Eacker; maybe he’ll be a future star on the football team. Emily Blair leaves her perfect attendance record to Martha Sherman whose present record is two years. Therese Brownell leaves her athletic ability to Nancy Peakes in hopes that her love for gym will increase in leaps and bounds. John Byron leaves his inquisitive eyebrow to Jack Patterson; maybe he still has something to learn. Although it breaks his heart, Murray Burke leaves Nancy under the wing of Mr. Rhoades. Paula Cahill leaves an art pencil to Mary Koon in hopes that she’ll learn to draw the line sometime. Barbara Colpitts leaves her skill in bed making to any girl taking the Home Nursing Course in future years. Helen Coburn leaves her scar to Snapper.” His luck in coming out of acci¬ dents unscarred can’t last forever. Eveleth Cooper leaves her individualism to Lorraine Comeau, hoping that some day she’ll have a mind of her own. Teddy Coburn leaves his magnificent penmanship to June Fiske just as a re¬ minder. Peggy Dolan leaves her fears of discussion club to Bruce Ayer, who seems to have no qualms about what he says, and when. Whiton Jackson leaves his model zoot suit” to Albert McManus, hoping it will dull his sartorial brilliance a trifle. Jeannine Hildebrand leaves her calm philosophy of life to Georgia Ragan. 17

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our mouths hanging open in history while she told of her travels about the world), and Whiton Jackson were added to our happy group. I guess John Bryon came then, too. I remember Barbara Bulwinkle sitting in Ancient History admiring his dimples and curly hair. In our sophomore year that un¬ forgettable cowgirl, Lillian Thompson, came and left. What a character! Anyone who didn’t pass English that year was not at fault, what with paper clips buzzing by their ears, 9:20 club on full blast and Miss Ripley trying to calm things down, it was a little difficult to concentrate. What a jump from English 2 to English 3 with the Sears Essay, Career Books, Public Speaking and Mr. Zorn’s humorous jokes (on and with pupils!). We also gave a Football Dance in our sophomore year and made some¬ thing like $15. Next year, however, thinking quite a lot of ourselves, we did not put as much into it, therefore did not get as much out of it. But don’t be too harsh; we tried to make ud for it with a good Junior Prom. The French classes had quite a time that year; with all the changing of teachers, I don’t know how we ever passed French. First, we had Mrs. Farrell, then Mrs. Jacques, who used to be envied by every student with her midmorning snacks, (That was last year, remember?) and then Miss Bocquel introduced her new factory system (never mind, Miss Bocquel, we’ll try to be as business like and efficient as possible on what you have already tried to teach us). What about the time Bobby Travis lost his books in math class and Miss Green went around the room making everyone repeat after her, I have not seen his books; I have not touched his books, and I don’t know where they are.” A half hour later, Corinne Crehan came gaily tripping down from study hall with the books, blissfully unaware of all the trouble she had caused. We proudly boast of Mavis Gillette who finding herself too smart for us went as a junior from high school to be a freshman at Cornell. She seems to be doing all right, too, with the army officers, I mean. In the past we have had only short comings, but this year we had tall” Cummings. Mr. Cummings, the ideal history teacher, has not only boosted our interest in U. S. history, but has also stimulated our interest in current events and tea drinking at discussion club. That wonderful Mr. Morgan as editor-in-chief for the yearbook left us in a hole to go to Bowdoin. I can’t say as I blame him. The seniors had the privilege of introducing Freak Day this year. Hon¬ orable mention should go to Sherman Davis for his excellent costume of a peasant woman which poor Mr. Rhoades had to feast his eyes on all day. I do hope all the underclassmen will realize how we worked and slaved and wore our fingers to the bone in producing this yearbook. And poor Mr. Zorn! We had to read this in the first draft. No wonder he wears glasses. 16

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Peggy Hill leaves her speed in typing to George Wheeler hoping that some day he’ll type more than three and one-half words a minute. David Kingsbury leaves his ability to get along with Pop” to Quiz Kid.” Red Guthrie leaves his ability to slip into class unseen to Phee” Brown. Alan Morgan has left exciting Weston for the peace and quiet of college life. Robert Mann leaves his collection of keys to David Campbell, hoping he’ll find one to fit Kay Ritz’s heart. Joseph Newell leaves his argumentative spirit to the future debaters of the Sears Essay Contest. Margaret Moody leaves her managerial ability to Desperate” Desmond. Russell Johnson leaves his ability to be comfortable hanging on a locker, to Geraldine’s next admirer. Alvin Jacobs leaves his ability to eat unseen in class to Alden Whittemore and David Cooper. Kitty Macdonald leaves her unsophisticated and natural ways to Corinne Cre- han hoping for a change. Doug Schofield leaves his skill for broken field running” to any needy male being pursued by Beryl Enholm. Marjorie Perkins leaves on the midnight train, June 18. Future address, In¬ diana. Doris Peakes leaves her staccato personality to Loretta Bourinot. Barbara Sherman leaves her dignity and respect for her elders to any and all undergraduates hoping it will be put into use as soon as possible. Sherman Davis leaves his efficiency to Charles Place. Kathryn Place leaves her hairbrush to Stephen Ellis. Mary Sullivan leaves her sense of humor to Ruth Maxted. Katherine Macdonald leaves her position at Cole’s. Interviews will be held by Lieutenant Cole. Don’t rush, girls! Bobby Travis leaves in a cloud of dust. But he won’t get far on one and a half gallons of gas. Douglas Schofield leaves his ability to charm the freshman girls, and Barbara Travis, to Henry Ross, who seems to be charming the senior girls already. Rolland Marden leaves his ability to jitterbug to Charles Morealli. Saada Gage leaves her laugh to Ruth Maxted in hopes that Mr. Zorn will ap¬ preciate it. Robert Whittemore leaves his dazzling smile to Warren Swanson in hopes that he’ll use it once in a while. 18