Weymouth High School - Campus / Reflector Yearbook (Weymouth, MA)

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Robert Dahlstrom: I could do a lot, but suppose I should stay strictly to the question. They did a fine job of acting in the play, Our Town, among other things. Peggy Bletzer: That ' s right, Bob . If Sadie Gould was present, maybe she could tell us what remarkable new instrument we saw played in the hall? Sadie Gould: Yes, Peggy, I was there. It was called the theremin and was played by the hands coming in contact with electric currents. Peggy Bletzer. Absolutely correct. Here ' s one and right up your alley, Mary, Tell us what orchestra played at the Junior Party and who was the flash with the drums? Mary Hayes: It was Bob Olive ' s Orchestra and George Gilligan was the flash with the drums! Boy! Was he in the groove! Peggy Bletzer: I thought you ' d know that one, Mary. The next contestant is Nellie Howsberger. Nellie, your question is In your opinion who were the mosi outstanding baseball players? Nellie Howsberger: Freddie Slattery and Hop McKinnon were very good, and of course George Anderson did a fine job of pitching. Peggy Bletzer: Oh, naturally, Nell! Well, now for the last question. Where did the Junior Class go on its outing? This question goes to Minot Hollis, and I hope he left his skunks at home! Minot Hollis: Why, Peg, what ever made you say that? The Junior and Senior Classes took the boat to Provincetown. We danced on the boat and explored Provincetown when we reached there. Peggy Bletzer: That ' s fine. Minot. I will now turn the programme over to our announcer, W arren McKinnon who has a word for you! Hop McKinnon: You have been listening to the (pii Programme presented by the Junior Braodcasting Corporation through the facilities of station W. H. S- After a short pause the final quarter will begin. Production Managers: Harry Belcher Constance O ' Neil Nellie Howsberger Barbara Stoneiy SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Sponsor of Senior Quarter. Announcer Quizmaster. Mr. Charles Thibadeau, Superintendent George Delorey, Class President John O ' Connor George Delorey: Ladies and gentlemen, you are now listening to the last quarter of the most interesting quiz programme you have ever heard in your life. It ' s coming to you direct from W. H. S. Music Hall through the facilities of the Senior Broadcasting System. Yes, sir, that ' s right, that quiz programme sponsored by Mr. Charles Thibadeau, Superintendent of W. H. S. The question will be interrogated (ahem!) by that oF professor, you guessed it, John O ' Connor. I can see by that glint in his eye that he has a fine batch of questions and several unsuspecting victims ready for to-day ' s show- And so without further ado, I give you John O ' Connor. H 26 E3

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Sponsor Announcer. Quizmaster. The School Committee Warren McKinnon, Vice-President of the Class Margaret Bletzer Warren McKinnon: Don ' t turn that dial! You are now tuned in on the W. H. S. braodcasting facilities, and we are about to present that captivating Quiz Pro- gram presented by the Junior Broadcasting Corporation. We have some ques- tions which everyone should know, and the quizmaster will be our own Peg Bletzer. The contestants will be those who Yahooti , more commonly known to us the Snooper , has written about. Take it over Peg and see if you can catch them. Peggy Bletzer: Thank you, Hop , for that work of art. I will remember you in my will. Well, enough of that! The winner of this contest will have a front seat in the Graduation Exercises next June (We hope!) . The first question to-night is, Who was the football hero on Thanksgiving Day? Ulick Mahoney is the first contestant. You should know that one, Ulick. Ulick Mahoney: You bet I do. George Anderson saved the day for Weymouth by scoring the only touchdown. Peggy Bletzer: Correct! We ' ll see if we can find some more difficult ones. Here ' s a good one! Who were the most outstanding football players this season? The next contestant is Betty Fahey. I guess she has the answer to that one on the tip of her tongue. Am I right, Betty? Betty Fahey: That ' s right. Both Parker Bates and Alan Sampson received tro- phies for their marvelous playing. Peggy Bletzer: Very good Betty and now I know you ' re not just prejudiced. We ' ll see if Sylvia Steele can tell us who were the stars on the basketball team this year. Syliva Steele: In my estimation, George Bailey and Robert McArthur were the best, but Fred Slattery and Cecil Breton were also outstanding. Peggy Bletzer: You hit the nail right on the head, Sylvia. Here ' s one that ought to give someone some trouble. What gave Weymouth High School a Japanese air around the middle of February? You take that one, Kay. Kay McAleer: And I thought you were my friend. I ' ll make a guess, but if it ' s wrong, don ' t hold it against me. I ' ll say it was The Mikado, an operetta with Clarence Burrell, Bill Sewell, Portia Stanton, and Betty Fahey playing the lead- ing roles. Peggy Bletzer: Well, I guess you can ' t catch a McAleer! We ' ll see if Bob Holbrook can tell us what was the topic of an interesting lecture and demon- stration by Mr. Sloan in the hall? Bob Holbrook: That ' s easy, liquid air was the topic, and Mr. Sloan demon- strated its ability by frying an egg on it. Peggy Bletzer: Fine, Bob , you have a good memory. The next question that come up is, How did our teachers exhibit their talents this year? That ' s your question, Bob . See what you can do with it.

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John O ' Connor: Thank you, George. And a pleasant good day to all of you in our unseen audience. I see by our studio clock that it is 1941, so let ' s get the programme rolling. May I once again repeat that all winners receive absolutely free with the best wishes of W. H. S. a gilt-edged diploma suitable for showing your luture bosses. Our first contestant, Stella Parsons, steps bravely to the microphone. Stella, what important event happened on September 4, 1940? Siella Parsons: Why, that was the day that W. H. S. re-opened and we seniors Started on the last lap of our education at W. H. S. John O ' Connor: That is correct, absolutely correct, Stella. And now for a little question on sports. For our next contestant we have no less a sports authority I ban Henry Burke, sports editor of the W. H. S. Reflector. Doc, will you tell us a little about the W. H. S. football season of 1940? Henry Burke: Be glad to, John. The football team went undefeated in ten straight games and was crowned Class C State Champions. For their efforts, they were given a banquet and a trip to Washington, D. C. John O ' Connor: Thank you, Doc . You will get your diploma by R. F. D. I see that our next contestant is our musical expert, George Gilligan. George, what band was in the groove at the Victory Dance? George Gilligan: That ' s an easy one. The band was the Merlinites, and inci- dently the affair was a big success. The money went into the Student Council fund. John O ' Connor: Yes, sir, you called it, George. W. H. S. thanks you and gives you without cost or obligation our special, f mean of course your diploma. And here comes Ann Gardner to do her bit for good of W. H. S. Ann, why did all the seniors get prettied up on a certain Wednesday in January? Ann Gardner: Mmm! That must have been the day the seniors had their pic- tures taken individually down at W. H. S. hall. John O ' Connor: That not only must have been, ft was, Ann. Here is our next contestant, Weymouth ' s all-American drum major, Marjorie Leonard- Margie, could you tell me at what event Mr. Brown was the main attraction? Marjorie Leonard: Could that by any chance have been the Seniors ' Christmas Party? John O ' Connor: It most certainly would, Margie, it most certainly could. My, what a talented group of contestants we have here tonight. Our next contest- ant coming up to the mike is that old master of sleight of hand, William Pierce. Bill, can you tell the audience who were some of the men who were invited to W. H. S. to entertain the students? Bill Pierce: If my memory serves me correctly, Bruce the Magician was here on December 9 and Mr. Willard of the Bentley School of Accounting gave a talk on March 10. John O ' Connor: I see that your memory is in rare form, as your answer was absolutely correct. Now I see our golden-voiced tenor, William Sewell is approaching the mike. I ' ll not ask you to favor us with a selection, Bill, but instead can you tell me what took place on February 21? Bill Sewell: I ' m sorry you have no time to hear me, I did so want to sing. How- ever, on the date that you mentioned, the Musical Revue was presented.