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

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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.

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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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John O ' Connor: Sorry to interrupt, Bill. The show must go on. Your answer was 100% correct; so you may expect your diploma on or about June 19. Our next contestant is our dance expert, Robert Walsh. Pop , can you name a few of the dances held in the latter part of our senior year? Robert Walsh: Well, there was the Senior Prom. On April 18, and of course the Senior Reception on the night of Graduation. john O ' Connor: Very good, Pop , very good. And now for that brilliant answer I shall see that you, too, receive your diploma. Oops, I see by our studio clock that our time is drawing short; so I ' ll ask Cecil Breton if he will tell us any important happenings that the professor has forgotten. Cecil. Cecil Breton: Well, John, there ' s something that I wish I could forget, and that ' s the basketball season. It was ghastly. However, the Senior Play went over with a bang- Oh, yes, I think the last important doing of the class of ' 41 was the senior outing. John O ' Connor: Thank you very much, Cecil, and my sincere thanks to all you other contestants who made this quiz programme possible and who, incidentally, did a swell job in answering those questions. I now turn you over to our announcer. George Delorey: Well, folks, I guess that ' s all for this year. It ' s time to sign off now, but before doing so, I wish to express, in behalf of the student body of Weymouth High, our thanks and appreciation to the teaching faculty, school committee, and other persons who have made our years here most enjoyable. Production Staff: Harold Buker, Manager John O ' Connor Stella Parsons n 28 n