Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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PRIORITIES OF W. H. S. Hellzapopin’ Junior, or the Priorities of W. H. S. is considered by those watching the rehearsal as a big laugh riot in a small town. There are many outstanding performances including the Gay Nineties Revue which is a very colorful dance. The Three Ears of Corn, which is true comedy relief, and two little clowns. Also, there are surprises galore throughout the night, such as the woman who is looking for her husband, Oscar, and finds him upon the stage; then the race begins; also, peanut venders, soda pop boys and a messen¬ ger boy looking for Mr. Smith to give him a plant. During the intermission Jolly Molly Pitchers sell bonds and stamps to the audience. The finale is colorful with flags and representatives of many allied countries. With Mr. Zorn, Mr. Taunton and Miss Smith directing, I’m sure it will be an evening well worth the expenditure of a few gas coupons to get to it. FOOTBALL DANCE, 1942 The first football dance we gave was such a splendid and profitable affair that we decided to have another one last year. In the first place, the balloons for decoration purposes were hard to get. We didn’t get the decorations until the day before the dance and we had to rush terribly in order to get them up in time. Then the refreshment trouble— there weren’t enough cups, and the cakes just disappeared. Someone had to leave in the middle of the dance to get some ice for the punch. Chairs around the hall looked too dancing-schoolish” for us, so we used card tables instead. It’s a good thing there was no gas rationing then, for we had to go around collecting, as well as returning, all the tables. All, that is, exce pt Bunny Knauer’s. That was a sad accident. Of all the tables to get broken, the only one that was of any value at all had to be the victim. Helen Coburn and Doris Peakes went canvassing around getting pictures of the football players when they were babies. That may sound very simple, but I guess it wasn’t for Helen and Doris spent several days doing it. There was a shortage of labor to take down the decorations and put the chairs back, so at the next assembly meeting there weren’t enough seats for everyone. However, we were forgiven. But enough of the morbid side of the dance. There is a happy ending to this tale. We really and truly made $1.37 and we’re sure everyone had a good time. 26

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ACTIVITIES

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JUNIOR PROM At the Junior Prom Saturday ni ght, May 23, 1942, the Junior class, in choosing a queen of the Prom, started a custom which we hope will be carried on in future years. Lee Owens, a sophomore, was chosen as the queen and was attended by a court of six including Helen Coburn, Lorraine Comeau, Mar¬ jorie Como, Mary Koon, Doris Peakes and Nancy Shaw. Bill Melone, president of the class of 1942, had the honor of crowning the queen while Douglas Schofield, president of the class of 1943, presented her with a bouquet of red roses. Following the crowning came the grand march, led by the Queen and Bill Melone. (Chappy Arnold supplied the dancers with delightful mu¬ sic.) The elimination dance was won by Miss Ruth Smith and Wyman John¬ son and the conga was led by Helen Coburn and Bruce Ayer. The hall was decorated like a garden, with an arbor, picket fences and a wishing well. Featured in the decoration was a natural rock garden with wild flowers. Paula Cahill headed the decoration committee and was helped by many in the class. The teachers’ corner was comfortably furnished with gar¬ den chairs and gliders. Refreshments, which carried out the spring idea, were served during intermission. 27