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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1947 volume:

deflector Class of ' 47 r PROPERTY OF THE TUFTS LIBRARY WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS w.c. Ref. Added SsmS3SZJ jLlS a mHo 97U_.jU7 T9H7 Author Title .Year ook THE TUFTS LIBRARY 3 1648 00232 6980 WER 974.47 WEY i 947 Weymi ::.u.th H: l gh Scho ' Dl Teci- i n i c a 1 H igh WE 4 REFLECTOR ...1947... THE TUFTS UBRAM V EYWOUTH, MASS. Published by Students of Weymouth High School Weymouth, Massachusei is DEDICATION In recognition of the years of faithful and untiring co-operation in printing our school paper, the Reflector, we, the Class of 1947, wish to dedicate our year book to Mr. Harry F. Duncan, Instructor of Printing in the Weymouth Vocational School. Four Year High Honors Nancy Cain Anthony James Daniele Charles Forsyth Hastie Sally Erna Mathews Phylis Ann Jean Lorraine Nash Karin Henrietta Thornberg Patricia Ann Weeks Patricia Williams Williams Four Year Honors Marilyn Gertude Alley Barbara Jean Baird Jean Marie Bentley Nancy Ann Brda Karl Layng Briggs, Jr. Shirley Priscilla Carlson Jean Barbara Chase Everett Franklin Dow, Jr. Evelyn Lois Forest Margaret Phyliss Giovanucci William Francis Leone Mahlon Jesse Wc James Joseph McCarthy, Jr. George James McCue Barbara Ann Messier Jeanne Marie Norve George Robert O ' Neill Gordon Howard Rauch Shirley Carol Savola William Charles Stephenson Francis Melvin Walsh Robert Bicknell Warren Joseph Frederick Wolfert )d, Jr. Veterans of World War II who have completed require ' merits for a Weymouth High School diploma during the school year 1946-1947 Class of Thomas Edward Amos 1944 Warren Hartwell Andersen 1944 George Arthur Bailey 1941 Donald Clapp Bishop 1944 Roy Allen Brigham 1945 Walter Dudley Bullard 1944 Edwin Frank Burnett 1945 Charles Joseph Casey, Jr. 1941 Robert Francis Clark 1946 Richard Paul Connolly 1946 Robert Ernest Cote 1943 Charles Albert Faulds 1942 Cornelius Donald Flynn 1946 John Joseph Kcrwin, Jr. 1945 William Paul Luscombe, Jr. James Gillian MacAlpine, Jr Richard Wyoming Mell Donald Harold Miller David West Paulson Thomas Ray Pearson Conrad Petersen, Jr. Robert Edwin Pierce Arthur John Sewell Edward Raymond Silva William Charles Stephenson Harmon Dean Tompkins Mahlon Jesse Wood, Jr. Edmund Henry Wright, Jr. Class of 1946 1943 1943 1945 1945 1942 1943 1943 1945 1944 1943 1942 1944 1944 Contents Dedication 5 Fout- ' Year Honor Roll 6 Faculty 3 Class Census 1 J Class Officers 12 Vocational Officers 13 The Perfect Senior 14 Class History 15 Class Prophecy 21 Senior Who ' s Who 3 1 High Honor Essays 57 Class Activities 55 Class Will 83 Advertisements 35 Page Eight f V, FACULTY WALLACE L. WHITTLE, Principal We value him as a leader, but more as a friend. THOMAS A. LYONS, Assistant Principal, Mathematics A friend in need is a friend indeed. FRANCIS E. WHIPPLE, Director of Vocational School Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. RAY G. PARKER. Assistant Director of Ideational School True to his work and his friends. HILMER NELSON, Head of Department of Agriculture To be friendly in character is the best one can be. RUTH E. ANDERSON (MRS.) , Secretary Always cheerful, always kind, Another like her we ' ll never find. DOROTHY COREY, Assistant Secretary Lovely to look at, Lovely to know. MARION R. FOR TIER, Secretary of Vocational School Her pleasant nature endears her to the hearts of all. LEWIS H. BACON, JR., Auto Mechanics Actions speak louder than words. ESTHER L. BENSON, Home Economics Efficiency is her right hand. JAMES F. BOLAND, Sheet Metal, Mathematics Accuracy is his password. PRESCOTT B. BROWN, English Ur was an ancient city in Asia. ERNESTINE R. CANNING, French J ' aime mon francais. HAROLD E. CLARKE, Sheet Metal Knowledge and diligence is always in mind. PAUL C. CLEAVES, English For three years he ' s been away, But now we hope he ' s back to stay. ANNE M. DARLING (MRS.), Ancient History, English Best wishes and success at Weymouth High. JOHN K. DELAHUNT, Economics, Science He ' s always carefree and gay, That explains his winning way. HARRY F. DUNCAN, Printing A perfect fellow is he who makes business an amusement. WILLIAM H. ERWIN, Ancient History, Social Science A friend to all. ALICE K. FAY, Commercial Always ready with a helping hand. EDNA G. FLAHERTY, Assistant Director of Guidance Dept. Good nature sparkles in her eyes. JOHN T. GANNON, Latin It is good to be merry and wise. JOHN T. GHIORSE, Aviation, Mathematics A ready smile and a brilliant mind, Always cheerful, always kind. MARIE K. GHIORSE, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science Ready, willing, able. MARY L. GLOSTER, Librarian Patience is a virtue. WALTER C. GUTTERSON, Director of Guidance Department Personality along with confidence helps make a man a success. OLIVE E. HACKETT, Commercial Always bright and sunny. FREDERICK H. HOYLE, Auto Mechanics Personality helps a man to success. LEO A. HAYES, Physical Education That reminds me of a joke. LILLIAN JEFTS, Spanish A willing heart finds nothing impossible. IN THE PHOTOGRAPH ON LEFT-HAND PAGE First Row (left to right): Lillian Jefts, Kathryn Moats, Ray Parker, Francis Whipple, Wallace Whittle, Thomas Lyons, Dorothy Corey, Edna Flaherty; Second Row: Alice White, Helen Lyons, Eva Skala, Ruth Mayo, Mary Toomey, Marie Ghiorse, Mary McMorrow, Ruth Anderson, Dorothy Pearson, Margaret Langford, Ethel MacDougall, Elizabeth Palmer. Esther Benson, Martha Vining. Olive Hackett, Anita Petrucci; Third Row: Alice Fay, Helen Norris. Jean Young, Anne Darling, Marion Fortier, Mary Gloster. Evelyn Silvester. Ernestine Canning, Dorothy Murphy, Taimi Salo, Dorothy MacGregor, Helena Reidy; Fourth Row: Prescott Brown, Arthur Scott, Walter Gutterson, Lewis Bacon. George Klay, Harry Duncan, Hilmer Nelson, Otto Mahn. John Ghiorse, Alvah Raymond, Waldo Swan, Harold Nelson, George McCarthy. John Delahunt, Clarence Lyond, Joseph Whittemore; Fifth Row: William Erwin, Jalmar Nelson, Robert Mitchell, Russell Mazzola, Norman Loud, James Steele, Francis Kelly. Frererick Hoyle, Paul Cleaves, Charles Pieper, James Boland, Russell Jack, Oral Page, Francis Martin, Leo Hayes. c Vj Page Nine GEORGE H. KLAY, Mathematics, Mechanical Drawing .Someone to turn lo when in doubt. FRANCIS X. KELLY, Commercial Happy am I; from care I ' m free. Why aren ' t I hey all content like me? MARGARET K. LANGFORD, Commercial Dependability is an admirable quality. NORMAN 1). LOUD, Science He is wise atrd uses his wisdom well. CLARENCE R. LYOND, Science Little Johnny took a drink, And now he is no more, For what he thought was HaO Was H2SO4. HELEN G. LYONS, Ancient History, English It ' s nice to be natural When you ' re naturally nice. ETHEL C. MacDOUGALL, English A welcome addition to our faculty. DOROTHY G. MacGREGOR, Commercial The world means something to the capable. OTTO H. MAHN, Citizenship, Mathematics, Placement, In-Service Training No finer man can be found. JOHN F. MARTIN, Social Science His duties well performed, bis da)s well spent. RUTH E. MAYO, Science Don ' t put oil until tomorrow what you can do today. RUSSELL H. MAZZOLA, Aviation, Mathematics, Science Never at a loss for a quick reply. G FORGE J. MCCARTHY, Social Science His amiable disposition has won him man) I riends. ROBERT E. MITCHELL, Social Science Ambition has no rest. MARY E. McMORROW, English, Mathematics The secret of success is constancy of purpose. KATHRYN H. MOATS (MRS.) , Home Economics Mote is to be gained from one teacher than from two books. DOROTHY U. MURPHY, English, Mathematics Knowledge is the Inst step on the ladder of success. HAROLD R. NELSON, Instructor in Agriculture His standard is the goal of all. JALMAR N. NELSON, Cabinet Making, Mathematics, Science Everything is fine when he is around. VIRGINIA NYE, - (On leave of absence) lw;i s helpful, always kind: knowledge and diligence in mind. HELEN N. NORRIS, Commercial Met w.i s arc ways ol pleasantness. Page Ten c V ORAL A. PAGE, Physical Education Actions speak louder than words. ELIZABETH L. PALMER, English, French, Spanish N ' est-ce pas? DOROTHY PEARSON, English, Social Science Her eyes are laughing, Her smile always winning. AN1 I A L. PETRUCCI, English, French Petite and sweet. CH VRLES O. PIEPER, Carpentry A true gentleman is what one seldom sees. ALVAH RAYMOND, Mathematics The master has spoken. HELENA F. REIDY. Latin, Social Science To be so serene and yet so interminable in knowledge. FA I MI R. SALO, Physical Education Oh, but to be so youthful! ARTHUR R. SCOT I . Mathematics, Science W hat do you think about that, class? ROSE SILVERMAN, Commercial Small in stature, Mighty in vocal power. HAROLD C. SHERWOOD, Cabinet Making How easy life can be! EVELYN SILVESTER, Art Art is a necessity of life. ! SKALA, Home Economics A lovely and efficient woman. JAMES F. STEELLE. Social Science His patience is everlasting, and he is always willing to lend a helping hand. HF.RBERTA L. STOCKWELL, Nurse A friendly smile, a soothing hand! WALDO H. SWAN, Mathematics All right, class: quiet down! MARY F. TOOMEY, English She is everyone ' s friend, and is held high in our esteem. MAR I I YINING, Latin The force of her own merit makes her way. ALICE WHITE, English Stern and severe, we were told, Hut we discovered a heart of gold. JOSEPH K. WHITTEMORE, English, History Such an interesting person is hard to find. HELEN M. WOOD (MRS.) , German To be a friend is one of the greatest assets in life. M JEAN YOUNG, Commercial Gentle in manner, firm in reality. CLASS CENSUS 1 r ct Mnniint ( t 1 1 1 IVJOoL lOpi-lldl. VJIII [ J inn 1 )nni Most Poni ilar Rov Alfrrd Soencc VV IlLIcSl rrcQcriCK. LiOliq l-- ' t t f 1 C t r rt ii iL5 t Rirnirn 1 IVlClldLU ,1 1 lice 1 Am rlnii L UWdlU Atldllli C lice l r l n7 t m V_.ld: : DOOKWOLIII AllCIlOIly J_- dUIClC C lass Iv1ii c .ifian hflw rrl Tiprnpv LjUVV dl U X lLlllLV I l-icc ki; vjtur vzc jdru.ucr v iass ctor Ivaipn VV aio Class Actress Beverly Jordan Class Heartbreaker Henry Boucher Most Dependable Karin Thornberg Most Carefree Frederick Loud Best Dressed Girl Helen Casciani Best Dressed Boy Warren Porter Class Sheik John Baumeister Woman Hater James Duca Most Popular With The Men Marion Doyle Most Popular With The Ladies William Mcintosh Class Poet David Resnick Class Artist Donald Almquist c V. Page Eleven Page Twelve -? c V, Page Thirteen PERFECT SENIOR Girl vj 11 1 Bov Hair — Sally Mathews Hair — David Resnick Eyes — Jean Norve Eyes — Henry Boucher Smile — Eileen Kezer Smile — Anthony DeBosco Intellect — Nancy Cain Intellect — Anthony Daniele Cleverness — Sally Mathews Stature — Henry Boucher Dignity — Nancy Cain Dignity — Anthony Daniele Sense of Humor — Ro se Bianco Humor — Edward Adams Disposition — Nancy Dorn Disposition — Rex Fenderson Voice — Janette Jones Voice — Micheal Smith Sportsmanship — Barbara Dwyer Sportsmanship — Richard Liva Friendliness — Nancy Dorn Clothes — Warren Porter Clothes — Helen Casciani Pep — Frederick Loud Pep — Barbara Dwyer Dependability — Mclvin Walsh Trustworthiness — Karin Thornberg Naivete — Carl Bcrgfors Complexion — Marilyn Holbrook Complexion — Carl Briggs Figure — Helen Tower Brutality — Henry Boucher Page Fourteen c Vj c V, Page Thirteen PERFECT SENIOR Girl Bov Hair — Sally Mathews Hair — David Resnick Eyes — Jean Norve Eyes — Henry Boucher Smile — Eileen Kezer Smile — Anthony DeBosco Intellect — Nancy Cain Intellect — Anthony Danicle Cleverness — Sally Mathews Stature — Henry Boucher Dignity — Nancy Cain Dignity — Anthony Daniele Sense of Humor — Rose Bianco Humor — Edward Adams Disposition — Nancy Dorn Disposition — Rex Fenderson Voice — Janette Jones Voice — Micheal Smith Sportsmanship — Barbara Dwyer Sportsmanship — Richard Liva Friendliness — Nancy Dorn Clothes — Warren Porter Clothes — Helen Casciani Pep — Frederick Loud Pep — Barbara Dwyer Dependability — Melvin Walsh Trustworthiness — Karin Thornberg Naivete — Carl Bergfors Complexion — Marilyn Holbrook Complexion — Carl Briggs Figure — Helen Tower Brutality — Henry Boucher Page Fourteen c Vj ■v c or WE VEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES hS A FRESHMEN AN AEROPLANE WAS CARTED INSIDE THE WALLS OF WEYMOUTH HIGH! SOPHOMORE THE NEWSPAPERS HAD THE AFFAIR OF THE PASSING OF KD.R. THE FOOTBALL TEAM RECEIVED THEIR SHARE WITH THREE ON THE LEDGER ALL STAR ' . WELL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LAB BY ITS GLASSES AND FLASKS FOR HEATIN. AND THE TRACK TEAM CLASS B DID GRAB WHILE CROSS COUNTRY REMAINED UNBEATEN. TO BE A SENIOR OF GREATEST RENOWN WHEN THE TIME GOES ALONG QUIGK, JUST ENOUGH TIME TO GET INTO ONES GOWN, AND MAKE LIKE GAZELLE BOY DICK. ' before we leave you weymouth high ( all undergraos, vve implore i ' e beg you never to comply in opening Richard ' s J 00 OR • Hit NOTE : THIS. PAGE WILL LOOK BETTER IF YOU SQUINT YOUfi EYES AND WILL LOOK EVEN BETTER IF YOU CLOSE THEM. Page Sixteen c St, or THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES ( w V T o H s a a l m l £3$? THE FOOTBALL TEAM RECEIVED THEIR SHARE WITH THREE ON THE LEDGER ALL START WE ' LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LAB BY ITS GLASSES AND FLASKS FOR HEATIN - AND THE TRACK TEAM CLASS B DID GRAB WHILE CROSS COUNTRY REMAINED UNBEATEN. SENIOR TO BE A SENIOR OF GREATEST RENOWN WHEN THE TIME GOES ALONG QUICK JUST ENOUGH TIME TO GET INTO ONE ' S GOWN, AND MAKE LIKE GAZELLE BOY DICK; BEFORE WE LEAVE YOU WE YMOUTH HIGH, ALL UNDERGRADS, WE IMPLORE ViE BEG YOU NEVER to comply in opening Richard ' s DOOR ? NOTE: TMI5 PAGE WILL look better if you squint your eyes and will look even better if you close them. Page Sixteen c V, Vol. I, No. WEYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL June 19, 1947 Man About Town Airplane Hits ' High School Class of 1947 Graduates Today A capacity audience assembled at the Weymouth High School to witness the graduation exercises of the class of ' 47. The day was pleasant as the class, composed of 288 members; filed slowly down the long walk led by Class Marshal, David Resnick; and class officers Alfred Spence, President; William Mcintosh, Vice-President; Nancy Dorn, Secretary; and Fred Loud, Treasurer. They were attired in maroon and gold caps and gowns— their school colors. The band was led by Mr. Jack and consisted of members from all classes, who played stirring music throughout the exercises. The welcoming speech was given by the president, Alfred Spence, after which the invoca- tion was given. Songs were sung by the entire class. Excellent speeches were given by several prominent Weymouth people. The announcement of those receiving scholarships was given and many of the students were so honored. The honor essay- ists, comprising three outstanding students of the class, gave their speeches. With the help of junior ushers, diplomas were then distributed, after which a closing prayer was given. The ceremony will certainly be a memorable experience in the lives of the class of 1947. There was no rest for teachers whose 1001ns faced the front of the building when parts of a trainer cuh were hoisted through the win- dows of 214A and B to aid the students in the study of aviation. Those air-raid drills which were held almost daily to safe-guard us in the event of an actual raid were certainly hoped for in the event of an examination. . . . A Booster Club was formed to consist of members of all classes to pep up the cheering at the foot- ball games and were certainly an asset at many of the rallies. They could see many of their pals up there on the stage, screaming away. Chemistry . . . Do you remember your first day in the lab . . . those huge clouds of smoke that came billowing forth from 305? The boys wanted to use everything in sight while the girls were afraid to touch anything. Conversations between teachers and pupils went like this: Please, sir, do I have to make chlorine gas? Does this burn? It ' s a wonder some of us are still alive! . . . Bottles on the desks! What is this? Many of the seniors had to bring grasshoppers to school for the study of biology. If one should accidently happen to get loose, the screams of the girls could be heard from one end of the building to the other. . . . A thousand-word history essay on the Constitution. Many a senior sat down with books before him to (Continued on Page 4) WEATHER Clear and bright, with no sudden change expected in the near future. EXTRA! MISSING PROPHECY FOUND! Police and detectives finally located the missing class prophecy of the grad- uating class at Weymouth High. It was found in the hide-out of Jack the Zipper, cached under a loose board. Jack couldn ' t be reached by the reporters for ques- tioning, but it was believed that he stole it from the class of 1947. The text read as follows: (Continued on Page 6) News Highlights Service Claims Students No less than twelve promising graduates left our wonderful high school in 1946 for service in the United States Army or Navy in order to be eligible for benefits under the G. I. Bill of Rights. Among the prospective graduates were Arnold Cook, Raymond DAmbrosia, Frank DeLorenzo, Paul Leary, Robert Horsch, Vito Pardo, Russell Steele, and Albert Sheehan, all from South Weymouth. Hailing from East Weymouth were (Continued on Page 4) INDEX Editorial Page 2 Man About Town 1 New Highlights 1 Prophecy 5 Society 9 Sports 6 Staff 2 Weather 1 c V Page Seventeen 2 THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER SOCIETY NOTES The WEYMOUTH RECORDER WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS Owned and operated by Elmer S. Mapes, Wallace L. Whittle, and Company. Published yearly by the Weymouth Trade School. Editor-in-chief Paul C. Cleaves Asst. Editor Burton Doble Sbor ' s James McCarthy George O ' Neill Charles Hastie Man About Town Philip Shepherd Carl Peterson Burton Doble Catherine Smith News Highlights Anthony Daniele Carl Bnggs Shirley Joyce Natalie Brown Lillian Stone Dorothy Hartford Society Jean Chase Dorothy Danielson Fay Maddy Patricia Weeks Lctters-to-thc-Editor Wallace Newcomb James Alison Editorial As the students of the Class of 1947 in years to come look back over the four years they spent at Weymouth High School, they will probably consider them their four best years of school life. Boys and girls will have become great athletes, business-men, secre- taries, housewives, and so forth. For all this they can thank their coaches and teachers, because under their guidance they were taught not only to be good students and athletes, but also to be good leaders and alert citi- zens. We know that, even though as students they did not always show it, they were thankful for the training they received at good old Wey- mouth High School. Class of ' 47 Makes Debut Having bowed out of the ranks ol undergraduates this morning in an impressive graduation ceremon) . the Class of 1947 will hold its (lass banquet and graduation reception in the high school building. As these former students prepare for the bright future which lies before them, they will recall the many social activities which were enjoyed at Weymouth High School. Class of ' 47 Enrolled at High School On September 2, 1943, the Class of ' 47 entered its freshman year at Weymouth High School, well pre- pared for its ensuing four years of education. A new era, filled with new friends, new activities, and new opportunities faced the students as they gathered from North, South, East Weymouth, and Weymouth Landing. During the freshman year a news-letter, Wey- mouth Highlights, was compiled and sent periodically to classmates who had entered the armed forces. The Student Council sponsored an Athletic Dance in honor of the football team on December 3— to furnish ' 47 its first social activity. Another social event, viewed by most of the class, was the senior play, A Woman of Fifteen, which was a huge success. 1944-1945 After a brief summer vacation, the students returned to the 1944— 1945 school year in a hub-bub of talk concerning vacation. Gradually they became accustomed to the rules and regulations of the school and what was expected of them. They saw themselves reflected in ihe newly arrived spectators, their freshman counterparts, and many a smile was seen, or remark passed, on what they, themselves, had so recently done. On December 7, an able committee made up of student council members sponsored the Athletic Dance in honor of the football team. The Senior Play, Youth Takes Over, was witnessed by many and considered a great success. February 25 found Wey- mouth High ' s auditorium filled to capacity for the Star Spangled Re- view, under the direction of Mr. John Lyons, with members of the band, orchestra, choir, and glee club participating. It was a colorful musical spectacle enjoyed by all. •945-1946 Junior year (1945-46) found ' 47 fully accustomed now to Weymouth High, more socially minded than ever. The Athletic Dance on De- cember 7 was a success and was followed shortly by an equally successful athletic banquet. The class was mighty proud of the swell job Priscilla Schlusemeyer and Barbara Dwyer, ' 47, were doing as cheer leaders. The Christmas assembly found members of all classes presenting the play, Why the Chimes Rang. January 10 found the auditorium filled for the Winter Concert, under the di- rection of Mr. Russell Jack, with members of the band, orchestra, and choir taking part. Again on May 24 the Spring Concert was presented and was equally success- continued on Page 14) Letters to the Editor Dear Editors, We, a group of prospective grad- uates of the Weymouth Trade School, have taken this opportunity to write to you about changes during our years here. One of the saddest occurences was the passing of Mr. Bryan on October 16, 1946. His loss was a serious blow both to the Trade School and our class. Several veterans returned to our class to graduate in ' 47. They were Faulds, Pierce, Wood, Bishop, Stevenson, and Miller. We were favored with two new teachers, Mr. Piepei, Carpentry, and Mr. Hoyle, Auto Repair. A new course in carpentry was also in- stalled. Lastly, one of our many accom- plishments was an interesting ex- hibition on May 10, 1946. In closing, we wish you all the best of luck in your fine publication. Sincerely yours, Class of ' 47 Weymouth Trade School Page Eighteen THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER 3 SPORTS WEYMOUTH COPS THIRD STATE CROWN Again for the third straight year, Weymouth High ' s track team, paced by its great captain, Dick Liva, walked off with lop laurels at the State Meet in Boston. Liva won the dash and second. Along with Dick as stars were Bill Mills, whom Liva broad jump, and ran anchor in the relay team, which came in had to beat in the broad jump, Phil Shepherd placing third in the dash, and Bob Parsons in the hurdles. We must not, however, forget Mr. Page, who ably coached his team on to its glorious victory. 1943 1944 Coach Arlanson Enters Navy After a successful year which ended with t he winning of the Stale Class B Championship, Harry Arlanson, Weymouth ' s great coach, left W. H. S. to become a member l a much bigger team, that of the U. S. Navy. Weymouth Takes Second Place In State Track Meet Under the very able coaching of Oral Page, tiie Weymouth track- sters took a second place in the .Stale Meet at Boston Gardens. Basketball Notes The basketball team, under the supervision of Coach Jack Gannon, had a good year considering the inexperience of the team. Baseball Faced with the ever-present problem of having inexperienced players, Coach Delahunt shaped up a good baseball team, which won most of its games. 1944 - 1945 Weymouth Captures State Track Crown After a year of long, hard practice. Coacli Oral Page steered his boys to a decisive win in Class B of the Stale Meet. This event was run on (he massive board track at Boston Gardens. Weymouth Wins Weymouth High again showed its power in the sports field by heating a previously undefeated Milton baseball team. This was the team led by Ev Goodwin which was to go to the Eastern Massa- chusetts Schoolboy playoffs in Ten way Park, Boston. Basketball Notes The basketball team had a not too successful season, which boasted only three victories in thirteen starts. Nevertheless, the crowds that attended the games were satisfied. Paul Sweeney Takes Over Coach Paul Sweeney joined the staff of Weymouth High to fill the shoes of Harry Arlanson. Under his direction the boys did fairly well, with every game having its exciting moments. 1945 - 1946 Weymouth Wins Again A formidable challenge was met and conquered by Weymouth ' s track team. For the second straight year, Weymouth won the State Class B Track Meet before a capacity crowd. Football The football team had a few bad breaks this year under Paul Sweeney. After the Turkey game, Weymouth was to have Coach Ar- lanson back. Coach Arlanson Returns After a term in the U. S. Navy, Coach Arlanson returned to bolster the causes of the baseball and foot- ball teams. Rockland Goes Down To Defeat After a just-average year, Wey- mouth High ' s basketball team pinned upon our neighbor Rock- land its only detent of the year. Rockland after its startling defeat went on to win the Class B Championship at the Boston Gar- dens. 1946 - 1947 Weymouth Defeats Brockton Coach Arlanson put the football team on top again this year. The team won eight games and lost the other three by only a one touch- down deficit. Highlight of the year was the defeat of Brockton by the Weymouth warriors. Brockton until this defeat was among the top contenders for Class A honors. Highlight, in reverse, Hingham— , Weymouth—! Track The track team was rather green in ' 47, although there were a few veterans. Sadly enough, they dropped their first dual home meet in seven years on the board track. However, their victory in the State Meet— their third in as many years —was all that was needed for a successful year. Bill Erwin Comes To Weymouth Bill Erwin, basketball coach of Braintree High, transferred to his home-town, Weymouth. Erwin is rated one of the best coaches on the South Shore, producing seven Tech Tourney teams in his ten years at Braintree. Although the basketball team had the fight and ability, luck was not with them, as they lost three games by a □ne-basket decision. c5Sl, Page Nineteen 4 THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (Continued from Page 1) Douglas Perrow, Warren Pallis, James Heffernan, Thomas Tedes- co, and Harlan Stone. The best wishes of their classmates went with them. Teachers Come and Go Teachers have been coming and going at Weymouth High during the last four years for various reasons. There is, however, no secret why Miss Chase, Miss Free- man, Miss Jones, and Miss Pray saw fit to leave the pleasant sur- roundings of Weymouth High. Mr. B ates also left at the end of our freshman year to teach in a private school in Connecticut. Mr. Bates in now teaching in North Carolina. Mrs. Oppler, who will be re- membered by some of her students for her excellence in teaching, gave up her work to join her hus- band, now a busy man in Japan. Mr. Matthews, a math and science teacher, left also. After Mr. Calder- wood ' s retirement, Mr. Jack, who came from Auburn, Maine, be- came supervisor of music. Mrs. Bates, our fine janitress, retired recently. A sad note was struck during our years at Weymouth High when Miss MacDavitt, the nurse, whom we remembered from grammar school days, died. Shocking Item On April 12, 1945, our beloved President, Franklin Delano Roose- velt, died from a cerebral hemor- rhage. His death was a mournful occasion as everyone recalled the line qualities and great accom- plishments of an excellent man. Guidance Teacher In England A leave of absence for one year was granted to Miss Nye, guidance teacher, who left to teach in Eng- land in exchange for Miss Joan Hartley who is now leaching in Weymouth. Old Teachers Return! Mr. Cleaves, Mr. Kellv. Mr. Loud, Mr. Klay, Mr. Pollard, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Gutterson, hav ing served in the Armed Forces, came back to pro- cl from where they left off. All in all, llic- siall has hanged mu h din - ing oui years at Weymouth High. New Superintendent, Faculty Members, Join ' 47 Outstanding newcomer to Wey- mouth High was our superintend- ent, Mr. Elmer S. Mapes, who replaced Mr. Thibadeau in 1945. Miss Gloster joined the staff as librarian. Mr. Scott, chemistry and mathematics teacher, and Mr. Erwin, history teacher and basket- ball coach, also entered the ranks of teachers in Weymouth High. Completing the list of teachers new to Weymouth High were: Miss MacDougall, Mrs. Darling, Miss Palmer, Miss Salo, Miss Pope, Mrs. Wood, Miss Ghiorse, Mrs. Moats, Miss Flaherty, and Miss Corey, secretary. New Courses Prove Successful A Food, Clothing, and Nutrition Course was offered to freshman business students and was an added advantage to all who took it. An- other course that was not only interesting but extremely helpful was given as a Guidance Course to the incoming freshmen. It helped them to become acquainted with methods of studying. The effects of this course became evident in the fact that it enabled more students to make the honor roll in their later years. Design for Living, a senior course under the manage- ment of the Art Department, was instituted in 1946. O Happy Days! Happy were the days of May 8, 1945. and August 17, 1945. On these historical dates ended the two main phases of the worst war the world has ever seen. On May 8, Victory in Europe Day. the students of Wey- mouth High School heard a stirring speech by our new President, Harry S. Truman. August 17, 1945 marked the end of the war with Japan. World War II was truly an unfor- gettable experience for Weymouth students. Clubs, New and Old, Hit Stride Back To School Days The old phrase, back to school, assumed added meaning when several ex-servicemen returned to books, bells, and blackboards, either to increase their education or to supplement it. The appearance of these returning soldiers offered sterling advice to students who were contemplating leaving school. Grand Old Seniors !! The senior year, most outstand- ing and longest remembered, started socially on December 5 with the Athletic Banquet, which feted the football players. December 13 found the class enjoying the Ath- letic Dance. A short play, Dickens ' s Christinas Carol, was perfoimcd by members of the classes at the Christmas assembly. Mr. Jack pre- sented the Winter Concert on the evening of January 17. The Senior Play, A Date with Judy, offered on February 14, was a tremendous success. A second performance was required February 19 to meet the clamor for tickets. A Senior Prom, arranged by an on the job com- mittee, was enjoyed on the evening of May 16. The evening of June 19 found members of the graduating class enjoying the Senior Reception with their friends. The outing, organized by a talented committee, was a highly thrilling affair hailed by all as they realized it was the ending of four pleasant years at Weymouh High School. MAN ABOUT TOWN (Continued from Page 1) learn more about the past. This time it seemed almost impossible to do, but the poor seniors fin- ally managed to pass them in. . . . Sweet Swing Takes Over Early in the year the class of ' 47 was blessed with a small group of talented li ' l musicians. These Petrillo worshippers worked their way into one of the rallies and from then on each rally was set to the pace of sweet music. The small combo was organ- ized the first of the year by Dave (Benny Goodman) Resnick. Know- ing a good musician. Dave picked Phil ( The Hawk ) Shepherd to play tenor sax. The two, realizing that they needed good rhythm, called on Joe (Kruppa) Nevins to do them the honor and Biffer McCue to tickle the ivories. The quartet got together and, taking a shot in the dark, chose Bill Smith, who turned out to be a fine asset to the Hot Tamales. . . . Phil arranged the music, con- tributed by Biffer , to please the students of Weymouth High. Page Twenty i CLASS PROPHECY INSIDE OF SPORTS By MO SAM CHRISTIE is the famous masked wrestler, known and feared by all his opponents as the Killer. JACOB NESSON has finally achieved his ambition in life. Jack is now the star sports report- er for the Boston Traveler. WILLIAM BRADY is busy, ' tis said, pitching the Boston Red to their first pennant in ten years. That new sports commentator who can be heard nightly on Station WBZ is none other than our own FRED LOUD. Fred also is playing third base with the Red Sox. CARL BERGFORS is one of the leading contenders in the annual B.A.A. He gives great credit to the ex- perience acquired at Weymouth High School. JOHN GALLIAN is now the physical director at the newly erected Y. M. C. A. Bud ' s body-building class is open to all comers. The new hockey player with the Boston Bruins is JAMES DALY. It seems that Bud played so much hockey when he was young that the Bruins signed him as a first string forward. Good Luck, Bud . ROBERT McLELLAN is now Ski Instructor at Sun Valley. On the side, Bob is said to be giving skating istructions to some of the Hollywood Starlets who are vacationing there. The New York Yankees have certainly come up in the world the last year or so. Could it be that handsome new pitcher they so recently acquired? KEN- NETH MUNROE always did make a big hit at Weymouth so that perhaps he is now helping the Yankees to make one in New York. The Braves now have a catcher who is giving Fred Loud stiff com- petition for baseball honors, That ' s right; it s WILLIAM MacINTOSH! WEYMOUTH PERSONALS RICHARD BATES, owner of Dick ' s Pool Room, has left on his annual trip to Miami, Florida. While there, he plans to take part in his favorite spoil, loafing in the sun until the winter has gone. ROY BURR recently invested in a line of chicken farms on the South Shore. WONDER TEAMS TIE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Massachusetts Independents Unbeatable Boston— USP—1 he Massachusetts Independents, who have replaced the Chicago Bears as the perennial winners in the National Football League, have done it again. 1 he Independents rolled over the West- ern League Winners, the Los Angeles Dons, 79 10 3. causing talk that they should be broken up as the Philadelphia Athletics were in baseball. The outset of the game gave no indication of the final score, as the Independents ' speed merchants, RICHARD LIVA. BURTON DOBLE, and WARREN PORTER, were bottled up and it remained for REX FENDERSON, ROBERT WARREN, and big MICHAEL LaROCCO 10 halt the attack of the vaunted Dons. Then the brain , WILLIAM LEONE, began to wave his magic wand over his bag of plays and, before the half ended, the score was 34 to o. ( Continued on Page 8) New York (AP) —The two top teams in the professional ranks of the country, the Davets of Wey- mouth and the Boston Celtics, played to a capacity crowd iti the Gardens last night, with the hectic sea-saw affair ending in an 89 to 89 tie. The Davets were a smooth team with fanatic accuracy in their passin g, a compliment to their coach GEORGE BAILEY. Baile) reallv has a good group of wizard ball handlers from Weymouth. Coach ROBER I CO I E, not to be outdone, brought an equally good team here tonight which employed the famous Rhode Island State type of play. Davets Co Ahead The Davets jumped away to an earl) lead of 22 to 18 in the first quarter, featuring two spectacular one hand push shots from half floor l DONALD DUCKY SWAN and the set shooting of JOHN DOYLE. For the Celtics, only the stellar backboard performance of HENRY BOUCHER kept the score of the Davets down. Celtics Rebound The second period found big DONALD HANNAFORD and ( Continued on Page 8) Sports Comments By GOB ' MELVIN CO WE, better known to friends as Mel, is now the young- est anil most popular sports writer in Massachusetts. He is at present working with the Boston Globe. One of the best sports photo- grapher in 1 he newspaper business is LAWRENCE CAULIIELD. Minnow tan lie seen at all majoi sports events taking photographs for the Quincy Patroit Ledger where he is at present employed. After holding the wrestling cham- pionship of New England lor many years, RICHARD SHERWOOD was given the position of Commis- sioner of Wrestling. CLAYTON STONE has now readied the pin- nacle ol success. He is now making large sums of money all over the country, walking oil with cup alter cup at all track events. SHERMAN RUSH TON won the wrestling match which was held in France last week. Now Sherm is the world ' s champion w restler. The new physical director of Clap]) Me- morial is JOHN SHEEHY. We arc- all sure that his pupils will all be future Weymouth High champions. SALVATORE PEPE now stars for the Philadelphia Phillies. Sam- my can be seen in the outfield doing his best whenever the Phillies play. FRANK ROBERTSON is now an expert game hunter. Rob- bie can shoot anything right between the eyes looking in a mirror and shooting behind him with a ten guage shotgun. JAMES ALLISON is the new chairman of the Fish Committee for the Wey- mouth Sportsmen ' s Club. Best of luck, Jimmy. Page Twenty -two c - ' THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER 7 SCIENTIFIC NOTES New York, July 5: (AP) —A huge convention was held here today in the Waldorf-Astoria. The conven- tion was a gathering together of all the I)is4 wigs in the scientific field — doctors, muses, engineers, chemists and man) others. Their homes were scattered all over the nation, hut a large group of them came from Wcv mouth, and, ama inglv . were all in the graduating (lass of 1917 at W.H.S. Some ol them were: MARILYN ALLEY - Marilyn aided l her wonderful disposition is superintendent of nurses in one ol Boston ' s largest hospitals. LEO BOYLE— Leo ' s desires have been realized at last since he has been made head surgeon in a large boston hospital. KARL BRIGGS— After gradu- ating 1 1 0111 l ull ' s. Karl became a dentist and on the side he raises a hiood of black-haired children. ELSIE CAIN— Elsie ' s ambition was at last realized when she was appointed 10 the staff of the Wey- mouth Hospital as a doctor. Nice doc lor! JUDY CICCONE-The men in Wcv mouth have all developed sudden ailments since they dis- covered Judv is a nurse at the South Shore Hospital. ERNEST DURANTE-Ernie is now chief engineer in his father ' s business. RAYMOND EVANS— Ray is now back al Weymouth High and has taken over the enviable position as head ol the Physics department. PEARL FISHER— If aches and pains seem to persist, just ask for the assistance of Nurse Pearl Fisher. MARY JANE FRASER-We have a isi1im4 nurse in our midst and I ' m sure everyone will feel better if he just asks for the aid of Mary |ane. [UNE JERPI— June is now a practical nurse. Her smile quickl) brings her patients back to health again. ' BEVERLY JORDAN — Bev , now a dental hygienist, has recently per- fected a tooth paste which need be applied but once a week and prevent all decay. SHIRLEY JOYGE— Shirley, fol- lowing in the footsteps of her sister, finds thai the best cure for anyone ( Continued on Page 8) News from the Capitol Many attended the memorable ceremony which took place on the lawn of the White House, a short lime ago. Il look place in order to promote men in all branches ol the Armed Forces. Among those receiving the promotions were four former Wey- mouth High Students. First, the Army marched by the reviewing stand where the president stood. Among the awards in this branch. SGT. ROBERT CAVAN- AUGH was promoted to Staff Seargeant and no man could be more capable of this position. The Navy followed, their unfonns showing a deep blue against the warm sun. - First man to come forward was ROBERT SCHULER, who was promoted to Boatswain ' s Mate, and ■he still dreams of being captain ol his own ship. Another Navy man, ENSIGN WILLIAM THURSTON, was promoted to lieutenant. He is waiting for his pension which he will obtain in about ten years. Next came THOMAS PITCHER, who just graduated from Annapolis. He was made a first lieutenant. The Coast Guard also took part in this glorious ceremony, when CAPTAIN PETER JOHNSON was made an admiral. We hear that he contributes many of his newlv won South American beauties to strike-ridden Hollywood. The Marine Corps followed, but sad 10 say, none of our Weymouth High men received any honors. ENTERTAINMENT ITEMS Drummer Signs Contract EDMUND WRIGHT has left his position as Music Instructor at Weymouth High to become a drum- mer in the entertainment world. Ed recently signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and can be seen in his forthcoming picture. The Drummer and The Lady. Understudy Takes Over When Al Jolson became ill, just before his performance last even- ing. ROBERT KING, his under study, took over. Bob was so good, when he sang Mammie, Aft Department Last night the fifth annual banquet was given in New York City for the leading artists, illus- trators, cartoonists, decorators, etc. of the United States. Some of those present had down in from the west coast. Among them was DON ALMQUIST, assistant to Walt Disney in his Hollywood studio. MISS JEAN GOURLEY, famous cartoonist for the New Yorker, entertained with an amusing illus- trated talk. Among those enjoying the ban- quet were THOMAS AMOS, the commercial artist whose work appears in all the leading magazines, and MISS BERTHA La MON- TAGNE, fashion illustrator for one of the well-known New York stores and recently voted one of the best- dressed women in New York City. Presentation of awards concluded :he banquet with DAVID RES- NICK ' S receiving the award for .the outstanding interior decorator of the year. critics have acclaimed him a second Jolson and he has been offered a score of contracts. Date With Judy is Broadway Hit At the opening of the sensational Broadway Hit, A Date With Judy, were a great many celebreties, among whom were, WILLIAM LEVANGIE, now publisher of the New York Times. With Bill was ALBERT LANDERS, the gentle- man from New England who owns most of the theatres in that district. Also present was ROY BRIGHAM the famed geologist who was accompanied by his wife. WILLIAM LUSCOMB came with his wife and another couple. When Slim was asked what he was doing these days, he answered with his well-known smile, I ' m happily married now and most contented. Of course, the star in this show was little AUDREY McKENNA who did a grand job and proved that she is really an actress worthy of praise. WEYMOUTH PERSONALS HENRY POULIN recently opened a new taxi stand in South Weymouth and he already has a flourishing business. c SV, Page Twenty-three 8 THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER WONDER TEAMS TIE AT GARDEN (Continued from Page 6) Hank Boucher finding the range, both out at mid-floor and under the basket. Former ail-American JOHN MURPHY led beautifully to set up these giants. RICHARD CARUSO was a stalwart on the defense and prevented the Celtics from scoring on many break away shots. The half ended, Celtics 49, Davets 41. As the third quarter began, it was evident that Bailey and Cote had inspired their teams with a pep talk. This period was a fast hectic one ending 58 to 58. There was little scoring while there seemed to be a private duel be- tween Caruso and Murphy, with each dominating the floor game of their team. Bitter Struggle It was plain that both teams w ere out to win in the final quarter. Swan ' s fantastic off-balance shots didn ' t miss, Doyle ' s set shots sang a tune as they swished through the nets; and Caruso, besides person- ally slowing the Celtics ' attack, scored ten quick points with his deadly right hand. Big Boucher and Hannaford really moved for big men and, if one missed a shot, the other put in the rebound. Murphy ' s floor game and set shots which suddenly connected also threw a monkey wrench into the Davets ' passing game. As the game ended, a long shot by Murphy arched in the air and fell in, tying the game 8g to 89. By a previous agreement, the game was to end at n;oo, so there was no overtime period. This game was the largest gathering of former Ail-Americans ever to play in one game. DAVETS Flayer G. F. P. Boucher rf.i 1 2 24 Lazarri 5 1 1 1 Renken If 1 1 3 Hannaford 9 s 23 Muff 000 Murphy rg.i 1 Jones o o Doe lg 02 37 IS 26 CELTICS Player G. F. P. Swan RF. 12 3 27 Hoefer 02 2 Gray LF. 102 Simmons 00 Caruso C. 6 8 26 Smith 00 o Doyle RG. Sullivan 8 26 33 23 i Referees — GEORGE WOOD and ROBERT RODGERSON Entertainment During the Half During the half, the huge gather- ing immensely enjoyed the spec- tacular roller skating of BARBARA TAYLOR, also of Weymouth. This slim beauty, who holds more Page Twenty ' four c - ' skating records than any other woman, really put on a show for the fans here last night. Barb easily proved to them why she is the champ she is. MASS. INDEPENDENTS (Continued from Page 6) Doble started it olf by streaking through the middle for 37 yards and a T. D. After that GERALD SULLIVAN was on the receiving end of a long Doble pass and later- aled to JAMES DUCA who scored Every time the Massachusetts team got hold of the ball, they scored Liva and Porter both tallied on end runs with hair-raising blocks being thrown for them by CHARLES FAULD and player-coach, ROBERT CLARK. As the half ended, the Mass. team had begun to show why they were considered the nation ' s best. The player-coach, ROBERT CLARK, was a student of the T formation and his team exhibited a flawless demonstration of it with beautiful blocking and line play. The second half was merely a runaway with the speed king trio of Doble, Liva, and Porter running tirelessly up and down the field. The hopelessly outclassed Dons, when they did receive the ball, were literally thrown back as proved by the yards lost— 93. Fauld, Warren, Clark, Fenderson, and LaRocco were diminutive rocks of Gibralter, while Jim Duca and Sullivan ' s great catches from Doble helped the backs run up the score. The power of the Massachusetts Independents cannot be over-esti- mated as can be seen by the statistics. INDEPENDENTS LE Duca LG Clark LT LaRocco RG Fenderson C Fauld RE Sullivan RT Warren RHB Doble QB Leone FB Liva LHB Porter DONS LE Goodreault LG Reinhard LT Bouley RG Lio C Hein RE Hutson RT Hein RHB Harmon RT Coulter FB Kinbrough QB Luckman LHB Ducley STATISTICS I. D. First downs 21 2 Yards gained 581 17 Yards lost 2 93 Passes attempted 7 27 Passes completed 5 2 Passes intercepted 3 1 Punts 1 8 Distance of Punts 47 38 Runback of Punts 130 o Fumbles 1 5 Own fumbles recovered 1 2 SCIENTIFIC NOTES (Continued from Page 7) is a good nurse. She is the popular head nurse at Weymouth Hospital. ROBERT LEGGETT _ Bob holds the enviable position of being Weymouth ' s school doctor. He- achieved this goal after years of hard work. BERNARD (.. MATTIE— Bar- ney has invented his own carbu- reter. One pint of this high-test gas will carry him fifty-three and one hall miles. JAMES McCARTHY— Mac is now one of the well-known doctors of our town. GEORGE McCUE- Biff ' s bed- side manner is very different from other doctors. He soothes his patients by playing the piano. JOANNE McMERRIMAN - Joanne is one of the most successful psychiatrists in Boston. Her sooth- ing voice has been one of the main assets in the success of her career. HERBERT MOORE- ' Herb has won recognition as a veterinarian because of his having treated that great racehorse Toothpick. JEAN NASH— Jean, the famous chemist from Harvard, has just arrived at a new theory in the field of atomic energy. GEORGE ONEIL- Bud has completed his engineering course at M. I. T. and is soon leaving for Alaska to work on plans for a huge suspension bridge to Japan. DAVID PANLSON— Dave, after graduating from M. I. T., has become the leading chemist of the day and works for the DuPont Co. BARBARA PERRY - Quincy Hospital feels very proud to have Barbara on its staff. She is one of the best nurses on the South Shore. CARL PETERSON-Carl is burn- ing the midnight oil over his new invention for odorless chlorine gas. DORIS THERIAULT— Doris is now a registered nurse, well on her way to superintendent of Wey- mouth Hospital, though she still finds time for roller skating. NANCY CAIN-Nancy, having acquired her Ph.D., is now travel- ling throughout the United States, lecturing at the many colleges. WEYMOUTH PERSONALS The town of Weymouth ap- pointed MICHAEL SMITH to take Mr. Martin ' s position as head history teacher at Weymouth High School. I SOCIETY PAGE Many Former Weymouth Students At Hollywood Party ersonals The former SHIRLEY REIDY and her husband have recently re- turned from their honeymoon at Niagra Falls, Canada. The couple were married two weeks ago and plan to make their home in East Weymouth. WINIFRED WALL- IXC, has just returned from a vaca- tion in Bermuda to work at the Commercial Bank w here she is em- ployed as a secretary. EDWARD ADAMS, better known to his friends as Ears, has re- I cently returned to New York after} a brief visit at his home in North Weymouth. Ears is employed as chief accountant in one of the larger New York Corporations, where he mixes up figures— hmmm. RALPH ANDREA, owner of a chain of successful chicken farms, has left on a trip to Quebec where he plans to study agricultural con- ditions. JEAN BENTLEY and her hus- band have arrived home from their honeymoon. They have been traveling extensively throughout Europe. Their residence will be in Boston. It was overheard by a reporter that GLADYS CARTER will be running for Town Clerk in the coming election. At present Miss Carter is employed as an accountant in that office, where she is popular and well-liked by all. MARJORIE ARMSTRONG to an ex-Marine. They plan to live in China. BARBARA MESSIER, for- mer school te achcer, to a Braintree resident. Her pupils will miss her. DOROTHY DANIELSON, a love- ly secretary to her former employer, President of Jordan Marsh Com- pany. ETHEL EVANSON to an ex-Marine. A mid-winter wedding is planned. JEAN CULLIVAX, that happy-go-lucky redhead, to that fellow from Center Street. ANNIE McNAMARA, former sec- retary, to the present owner of the Quincy Market. Bridal Shower Given A bridal shower was given by the members of the Advertising De- partment of Sheridan ' s. The guest of honor was the former MISS MARGARET KNOX, who has left their employment to take over the management of her new home on Honeymoon Lane. Will Entertain Jolly Eight ELEANOR WALSH will enter- tain the Jolly Eight at her home next Monday evening. Refreshments will be served and games enjoyed. Birthday Party For Twins A birthday party was enjoyed at Mrs. BAIRD ' S for her daughter BA RBARA ' S children, Barbie and Bob, who are celebrating their second birthday. Refreshments were served from a table decorated in pink and blue. Leaves For Washington MELVLN WALSH recently left for the state of Washington, where he will be employed as head engineer of a well-known construc- tion company. He will be accom- panied by his wife. Farewell Party Given For Robert W. Clark A farewell party was given for ROBERT CLARK who has just about reached the top. Bob is leaving for Washington, where he will hold a conference with Senator Claghorne. Author Reveals Secret To Success MISS HELENA LEVANGIE known to many as Ann, has at last revealed how she reached the pinnacle of success so quickly as an author. The secret to her love stories, she says, comes from listen- ing to the conversations which take place on Great Hill. Another in the series of those large Hollywood parties was held the other evening at the home of Samuel Goldwyn of Metro-Gold- wyn-Mayer. Among the many celebrities were a host of former students from Weymouth High School, Class of ' 47. First on the program was the vivacious radio entertainer LOR- RAINE CONDRICK who can be heard each morning on the Rise and Shine Program of which she is the star. Her amusing comments on Exercises and What They Do for You were found enjoyable by all. Following Miss Condrick was ANTHONY DANIELE, the famed concert pianist, who gave an ex- cellent performance which held his audience at complete attention. It is rumored that before Tony goes on his European tour next spring, he will return to Weymouth High School to give them a few pointers on basketball. That first class drummer with the winning smile, TONY Del BOS- CO, was next to make his appear- ance. After hearing his playing, it is not hard to understand why Tony ' s Saturday night program is so popular. NORMA FARRELL, the sensa- tional new singer with Vaughn Monroe, sang several of the popular songs, thus proving she has a voice as lovely as herself. Here ' s hoping she has a very successful careerl JANETTE JONES, the cele- brated opera singer who recently returned from a tour of Europe, sang several selections from the opera Madam Butterfly. Miss Jones will open shortly at the Met. ARNOLD LASSE, who is hailed as the Frankie of the year, sang several selections and had the younger folks swooning. The older people, however, wonder if it is Lasse ' s voice or his unusual ties Between numbers I glanced over at one of the cozy corners and there saw GREG MACRI. Greg is now competing wih Van Johnson for the affections of the bobby- soxers of the land, from the reports (Continued on Page 10) C SV, Page Twenty-five 10 THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER Staff Edward Adams Editor-in-Chief Barbara Baird Advertising Editor Mary Bresnahan Service Editor Marion Doyle Commercial Editor Betty Connolly Assistant Lois Gould Assistant Bertha LaMontagne Fashion Editor Helena LaVangie Entertainment Ed. George McCue Literary Editor John Sheehy Scientific Editor Barbara Messier Assistant Jean Nash Art Editor Patricia Williams Society Editor Karen Thornberg Assistant Shirley Reidy Local News Editor Melvin Walsh Sports Editor Donald Swan . . Assistant Robert L. Leach City Editor Harold W. Nelson Assistant Francis X. Kelly Faculty Adviser New York Society Fashion Show New York socialites received a real taste of the fashion-conscious world as the season ' s newest models paraded down the runway of the Waldorf-Astoria in SHIRLEY SA- VOLA ' S lavish creations. A great deal of attention was focused on tall bloinde MARION DOYLE whose stately beauty was admired as much as the gold brocade she wore. This beauty, it is said, is only modelling to pass the time while her husband is in the service. Then all eyes turned as a girl with her blonde hair against a stylish black dress made a striking appearance. This gorgeous blonde was the new Power ' s find, SHIRLEY CARLSON. A series of ohs and ahs were heard when DORIS GERRY mod- elled a coral suit which added something special to her brown- haired beauty. And now, a bit about the audience of which you no doubt are interested. You would recog- nize BETTY CONNOLLY and BARBARA CONDRICK, two black-haired beauties whose lovely faces have often appeared on the leading magazines. Rumors have it that these beauties are giving up their careers in favor of matrimony. Another cover girl present was charming little JUANITA STUBBS, Then, too, our favorite movie comedian, RED CARTER, arrived, making this gala fashion show something to attend. Dietitian Honored At Banquet MISS SHIRLEY DEAN was hon- ored by the teachers and pupils of Weymouth High School last nighl at a banquet in her honor for her faithful senile as dietitian of the high school cafeteria. North Weymouth Midgets Win Again the North Weymouth Mid- gets triumphed. This time, over the South Weymouth Midgets. Stars of each learn were Slim, Jr. and Bill, Jr. Among the parents watching the game were the former HELEN CASCIANI and SHIRLEY BRENAN. Anniversary Party Celebrated By Weymouth Couple Yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. Bianco gave an anniversary party in honor of their daughter, the former ROSEMARIE BIANCO and their versatile young son-in-law. There- were many guests present, among them former schoolmates of the couple. Local Boy Makes Good ROBERT BOB DIZER who was such a success as a singer in his school days will soon appear in The Dancing Belle. Lecturer Will Speak At Hunt School ARLENE WOOD, state health instructor will speak tonight at the P. T. A. at the Hunt School. Her topic will be the Importance of Calisthenics in Everyday Life. Recital Given By Well- Known Dancing Teacher Many people attended the recital given by the former MARY BRES- NAHAN, who is teaching ballet and ballroom dancing, besides run- ning her beautiful home. Future President? ALFRED SPENCE. present Gov- ernor of Massachusetts, is expected to be a candidate for the presidencv in the (oming election. Having stalled his career as class president anil working his way up to his present position, we all feel that Al has the personality and the ability to be a very capable presi- dent. HOLLYWOOD PARTY (Continued from Page j) he rates pretty high just as he always did. That noted violinist, WILLIAM MILLS, was next on the program, .mil his music was superb. It made (he other Weymouthites wonder if perhaps all the practice he had in his sophomore year at Weymouth High School did not help on his road to fame. After the entertainment, dancing was enjoyed witli Tommy Dorscy ' s orchestra. The new drummer with the orchestra was none other than our own JOE NEVINS beating out time. BOB PIERCE, who is head bouncer at the Stork Club, was on hand. I am glad to report that he was there as a guest and not in his professional capacity. PRISCILLA SCHLUSEMEYI.R. better known to her friends as Sluzy, has now taken over Hedy La Man ' s place in Hollywood. When she entered, all eyes turned toward the door, which fact helps to prove that she is a huge success here! CATHY SMITH, the lead- ing lady in her own radio show, arrived late, but, as always, every- one was glad to see her. BILL SMITH, band director at the Diamond Horseshoe, was there and kept all amused with his tales of New York. We were all glad to see that Bill had found a way to combine his two interests in life- Music and Girls. PHIL SHEPPARD, who is now head of the Musicians ' Union in place of Petrillo, told this reporter that it won ' t be long now before legislation will be passed requiring an eighteen piece band to play at all weddings. I wonder. DICK THAYER was a guest at the party and we were all glad to see him and hear the good news that he is back at Weymouth High- not as a student— but as director of the new one hundred piece band. EDWARD TIERNEY came just before the part) broke up. When someone asked Ed what he was doing now, he replied that he is superintendent of the fellows who put the bends in the trombones. That ' s all for now except to say that the party was a huge success aad that everyone had a wonderful time. So until next time this is your Hollywood reporter Barbara Rux- ton, saying goodbye and good luck. Page Twenty-six c THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER 11 Fifth Wedding Anniversary I he former LILLIAN S TONE ;ind her husband were recently hon- ored l their friends and relatives on their lilih wedding anniversary. I lu received many lovely gifts. Returns From Japan MISS PATRICIA MacLEOD has jusi returned to her home in Wey- mouth, aftei five years in Tokyo. She will give an informal talk al the nexl meeting of the Mondav Club. All are invited. Mystery Solved! I he mystery of why all men pas- sengers of JOHN DWYER ' S new High) trip to New York have been coming oil the plane in a dazed condi ion has been solved. It seems that HELEN TOWER and GER- AI DIM. WOLFE are the steward- essess. WEYMOUTH PERSONALS That new mailman in the East Weymouth district is MADISON HI I TIER. He is well-liked by .ill to whom he delivers mail. RICHARD ANDERSON recently left aftei a brief visit at his home in North Weymouth. Dick is employed in New York at one of the leading restaurants as chief accountant. PATRICIA SHERRICK has re- turned to California and her Santa Anita Race Track. Pat ' s famous horses are renowned throughout the world. DONALD C. BISHOP, who was left a large inheritance by his grandfather, has now retired and bough) a couritr) home. Don is now referred to by his friends as That Country Gentleman. NORMAN BLANCHARD, is now the chief distributor of the Patriot Ledger. He achieved his position by starting as a paper boy himself. MISS NATALIE BROWN of Weymouth was voted the most out- standing business woman of the year 1 the businessmen of America at a recent meeting. Miss Brown is at present employed by a large Miami concern, and was pleased to have at last reached her goal. PATRICIA WILLIAMS, Senior Retail Buyer is t he impressive title now lettered on Pat ' s office door, where she competently handles her line of business. [RENE RYAN recently began work as a bookkeeper in the business ciHiccs of Jordan Marsh Company. WEYMOUTH PERSONALS EDWARD SILVA has at long last fulfilled his wish. He is now one of the country ' s most promising engineers. The former BETSEY ABBOTT • incl her husband, coach of the Braintree track team, celebrated their fifth anniversary at the Copley Plaza ' s Oval Room. Many guests were present. LOiS GOULD has just concluded her duties as air line hostess for I . W. A., in preparation for her approaching marriage. MISS PATRICIA WEEKS has just accepted the position of dieti- tian at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. She begins her duties trext month. The former FAY MADDY and her scholarly husband are now visiting relatives of the bride while on their honeymoon in the West and Islands of Bermuda. The former MARION MAR- TELL has just left to join her soldier husband at an army camp. MISS SHIRLEY SHEPHERD will preside at the meeting of the State Women ' s Club to be held tomorrow night at her home. Plans for an outing will be discussed. MISS SALLY MATHEWS has just returned home from the United Nations Conference. She has been employed as an interpreter there for two years. OILMAN SYLVESTER is the president of a large musical in- strument manufacturing company out on the west coast, which he inherited from an old friend of his family. STEN NELSON is now a success- ful poultry farmer. His hobby is keeping champion cows and it is proving to be a very profitable one. MISS MURIEL WOODWORTH is back at the Bicknell School, where she is a third grade teacher. Muriel is very popular with her pupils, and there is an apple on her desk every morning. ROBERT BELCHER is now pro- prietor of a trucking company. During the week-ends, Bob can be seen resting on his poultry farms and doing the work he most enjoys. The Dwyers Contracting Com- pany welcomed a new manager Monday night at a dinner party held at Coral Gables in North Weymouth. The new manageer was RAYMOND EWELL who was formerly employed by a Chicago concern. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOUND, one lustrous and shining head of hair! Use Sudley Sham- poo. That vivacious red head, JEAN BLENUS, says, Ah, cet ees v underfill. SALEI Used cars. Buy now at WARD BALLARD ' S modern garage! All in good shape, especially beach-wagons! WANT TO BE BEAUTIFUL? Go to CATHERINE COLASANTI ' S exclusive beauty salon on Tremont Street. You feel and look like a new person! Appointments neces- sary. GIRLS! Do you want a beautiful new wardrobe at little cost? DOT- TIE HARTFORD ' S Specialty Shop is the place for you. Miss Hartford will personally see that you are satisfied. BELIEVE IT OR NOT! We have hats that please both you and your husband. We are speaking, of course, of that exclusive millinery shop on Boylston Street. It ' s owned by famed BARBARA BRIGHAM. ITS A DOG ' S LIFE! Are you a wife whom this slogan fits, slaving all day over a hot stove? If so, you need to visit KENNY GAY ' S new bakery. Your husband will com- pliment you on your improved cook- ing. HAD ENOUGH? Then call upon Madame BARBARA DWYER at her Moderne Beaute Salon. Men and women invited. Football players especially preferred. Start- ling change guaranteed. IT ' S HERE! A new permanent wave and you can take advantage of it only at LILLIAN SCARPEL- LI ' S beauty parlor. Make your appointment now. Twomey ' s trucking concern, owned and operated by GERALD TWOMEY, is the best in the country where quality in trucking is as well known as the Grey- hound is in bus transportation. Word has just been received that NELLIE WYSOCKI, one of Wey- mouth High ' s former pupils, is making out very well as the head seamstress in a famous Parisian shop. BARBARA HILL, the renowned Evangelist is now in South Texas converting the Mexicans. Page Twenty ' seven 12 THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER CLASSIFIED ADS HAVE you a housing problem? Bring it to FRANCIS CLARK ' S Real Estate office and your problem will be solved. Homes to suit every- one! IF you are particular about print ing, ANTHONY CARDINAL, is the one to see. Fast but efficient work guaranteed at his shop. DO you want a flawless complexion like that beautiful model, MARI- LYN HOLBROOK? Then use Luvlee ' s Cream. Marilyn says, I couldn ' t live without it. UNDER new management. The newly renovated Jason Theatre now owned by LOUISE MOLISSE will open Friday. Remember for an enjoyable evening that costs but a few pennies, it ' s the Jason! INVITE our representative to call and receive all the details on Up- To-Date Fashions. The new design- er of this firm is famous DORIS JOHANSON who can be consulted only by appointment. AT LAST you can be sure of a dependable hair-dressing service. We mean EDNA SARGENT ' S Salon. Latest gossip, expert work all for a fair price. Come now. LISTEN 1 If you find it hard to keep up with the times, visit MARIE CASSASSA ' S Dress Shop. You ' ll be streamlined and up-to- date always after shopping there. THE BEST SERVICE which can be offered you is given by BETTY BROWN ' S Beauty Salon. Reason- able rates and dependable service. GRAND OPENING of the new night-club, the Lamont Toujour, proprietor RAY LaMONTAGNE, featuring French food and French women. LET US do over your wardrobe for you. Come to Sheridan ' s new section where you ' ll find all the newest fashions. The new manager, SHIRLEY PRITCHETT, will be happy to advise you. TOO MUCH FOR YOU? Then let us help-Call BILL CROSS ' S Trucking Service in Weymouth Landing. Dependable service. Guar- anteed to carry anything and everything. STOP being a wallflower. Attend CLAIRE NASH ' S famous ballroom. Guaranteed a dancer after one- lesson. Reasonable Rates. VOTE for the best man. Be sure to put your X by PAUL ESTA- BROOK ' S name on the ballot next Tuesday— to get things done right! BE smart and read that startling novel, Germs and I by that rising new novelist, MAHLON J. WOOD. ARK YOU listless and nervous? Get vim and vigor at ROALD HEITMAN ' S model n bowling alleys and be the life of the party. ProfessionalNotes At a recent teacher ' s meeting at Weymouth High School, the names of the new members of the faculty were announced. Several of them were members of the class of 1917. They are: JEAN CHASE, who is teaching in the primary grades at the Abigail Adams School. Her smiling dispo- sition has made her a true friend of her pupils. JEAN FOPIANO, who is follow ing in the footsteps of Mr. Brown as an excellent English teacher. SHIRLEY OUELLET, who is also an English teacher, presides over her classes in 217. She makes English seem fun, not work. EVELYN FORREST, who is teaching fourth year Latin in room 301. NANCY DORN, who is teaching a kindergarten class. Her cheerful disposition and sunny smile have met with great favor among the children. PATRICIA OLEARY, who is now the physical education instruc- tor. It is said that her experience in typing out gym exercises was what influenced her in choosing this as her career. GEORGE BUTLER, who has stepped into his father ' s shoes, and is now the truant officer at WHS. EVERETT DOW. who is now a teacher at the Trade School. He enjoyed the course so well, that he decided to return in the role of teacher instead of pupil. LOUISE COSTA-Louise is now a secretary for an insurance com- pany in Boston. COMMERCIAL NEWS Boston, July 5 (AP) —Local 114, the union of secretaries and steno- graphers, voted here yesterday to begin a book consisting of a short review of the careers of each of its members. The most important of these members are: NANCY AMES-Nancy is now the efficient and attractive secretary to a broker on Wall Street. NANCY BRDA— Nancy is now secretary for the president of a large firm in Boston. She attends night school after office hours. CAROL CHASE - Whenever you ' re in Tufts Library, you ' re sure to see Carol, ready and willing to help you. MARGARET DRAPER-Betty is now a private secretary to the owner of the Red Sox. She attributes her success to her interest in baseball. JULIA DURANTE-Julia has taken charge of Mr. Lyons ' office and she has helped maintain its efficiency. FRANCIS FRAZIER - What would the Swedish Bakery do with- out Butch, their new secretary? MARGARET GIOVANUCCI- Margaret has just achieved her greatest desire. She is now medical secretary to the chief surgeon at John Hopkins Hospital. DORIS GRIGGS— If your snap- shots haven ' t come out right, just bring them to the Alves Studio, where Doris is now head secretary. BARBARA HAMILTON— Barb is still an efficient stenographer and has recently entered a prosperous firm in Boston as private secretary to the vice-president. EDITH HAVEY-Edith is now a secretary for a large New York firm. JOAN HILLIARD— Joan, thanks to the excellent training which she received at Weymouth High School, is now private secretary to John D. Rockefeller. MEREDITH HOLBROOK _ After Meredith graduated with honors from a secretarial course, the business world gained an attractive and efficient worker. PAULINE JORDAN - Polly is now private secretary to an execu- tive in Radio City with her own office. Having achieved her am- bition, she now takes her friends to radio shows. Page Twenty ' eight THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER 13 CLASSIFIED ADS EILEEN JOHNSON-Eileen is now employed as a receptionist at one of the larger New York business (inns. BARBARA KEEFE— Barb is now receptionist in a photography studio. She keeps everyone amused with her giggling. EILEEN KEEZER— Eileen is now secretary to that handsome new doctor in town, but it ' s rumored that he ' s going to lose a secretary and gain a wife. AUDREY LESLIE— Audrey is the quiet, but efficient, typist who always does her work well. BEATRICE MALERBRA— Bea is a receptionist in a doctor ' s office where she keeps all the patients happy. MILDRED MARCHILLO - Millie is now secretary to a young Boston lawyer. She always greets customers with a big smile. DOROTHY McRAE— Dottie is a private secretary to the boss at the Clutchem Safety Pin Co. ANTOINETTE MUSILLO - Tony is now private secretary to a large manufacturer. JEANNE NORVE-Jeanne ' s ex- cellence in the B usiness Course has sold off. She is now the private secretary to Henry Ford III. GLORIA PETZE— Gloria finally has her wish. She ' s private secretary to a big executive in New York City. MARY RICHARDS - It is rumored that a certain pretty sten- ographei for a New York firm has all the male employees dazzled. ANNA ROBINSON— Anna, with her beloved shorthand as a back- ground, is happily employed as a secretary in Boston. DOROTHY SARNO-A local department store recently held a large celebration for one of its secretaries who had been with them since 1947. LUCILLE SHEPPARD-Lucille now works in Boston. Her cheerful disposition makes her a hit with all. LUCY STARRETT - Lucy is working in an office in Boston where she is very popular. BEVERLY STEARNS— Bev has returned to WHS, and, as Mr. Whittle ' s new secretary, she ' s to be congratulated. MARGARET TANGUY- Mar garet now works in Boston as a secretary. Is that tall dark-haired man your Ixjss, Maggie? KARIN THORNBERG - Con- nie is now private secretary for a Does your car need repairs. Bring it to KNUTE ' S AUTO GARAGE for complete over-hauling. Quick and Dependable Service. — DONALD MILLER in charge. Listen Again Tomorrow! Starring that famous movie reporter THELMA RUMBLE. Startling up- to-the-minute headlines of today ' s movie capital. A FREE CAKE to everyone who buys at least one item at BOB GOODSPEED ' S newly opened store! Come in and take advantage of this reat offer today . Florida Insurance Co. Her leisure time is spent swimming at Miami Beach. OLGA VALDEZ— Olga is now a private secretary to Cary Grant in Hollywood. Who knows but that she may go into the movie business herself. WEYMOUTH PERSONALS After completing his college education, ARTHUR SEWELL is now installing the electricity in the new houses being built in Hanover. The owner of the Roger ' s Jewelry Shop has ventured into another businesss deal. She has just com- pleted plans for a new skating rink to be built in North Weymouth on the Great Hill Site. All this is being clone by that capable business woman LOUISE SIMMONDS. DOROTHY PITCHER recently left on a tour about the country, giving lectures on The Perfect Secretary. Personals The former FRANCES PACK- ARD and her husband recently returned from a trip to Mexico to take up their residence in Wey- mouth. That new beauty salon located in South Weymouth is under the watchful eye of the attractive and capable MARY O ' SULLIVAN. The local police force made public the list of new officers elected to serve on the force. Among these was JOHN SHEA, former member of Weymouth High School. The man behind the camera at the Capitol Theatre is none other than FRANKLIN SMITH. On Saturdays, however, Frank may be seen at Legion Field, taking photo- graphs of the football games. Do you want something new, something different in the way of clothes? Come to Dolly ' s dress shop, owned by that famous designer, DOROTHY SYMPSON. Latest in fashion. Chickens for sale. Thoroughbreds everyone. Come to FORTUNATO TUNA SERAFINI ' S farm on Commercial Street. Do you need funeral facilities? Come to C. P. WHITTLE, II funeral home in Weymouth Land- ing. Quick and final arrangements. Does your hair need cutting? Yes? Come to RICHARD ANDERSON ' S Barber Shop. Latest in hair cuts. REST up at that new Dude Ranch of GEORGE DeMELLO ' S. It ' s tops in sports and entertainment. Learn to ride on one of his famed thoroughbreds. Make your reserva- tion now! THE best wood in New England sold by MATTHEW HASH DONADIO. Guaranteed to give off three times as much heat! Specially treated. Buy some before it ' s too late. YOU ' LL SEE something different in each installment of that new magazine, We Farmers, edited by much talked about JOHN K. TIR- RELL. Sign up for a ten year subscription. WANTED: A good paying position which will call for absolutely no hard work. Easily adapted to almost any position. Call ROBERT LEACH, Weymouth High Gradu- ate! NOW! Read the dramatic new love story in Women ' s Home Journal by the famous writer and pianist, LORRAINE KENDALL. New, exciting, different, — New York Times. DON ' T turn down dates because you can ' t dance. You can!— after one hour at the talented THERESA GALLANT ' S Studios. Phone for an appointment today. You ' ll be glad you did! GOOD going bad? RONNIE NEILSON ' S Ice Co. at once, quick dependable service. Our motto Be wise like a fox, Put Neilson ' s ice in your refrigerator. r SV Page Twenty-nine 14 THE WEYMOUTH RECORDER Clubs New and Old, Hit Stride The Book Club, conducted by Miss Gloster, resumed its meetings, while the French Club after an elapse of two years started again under the direction of Miss Can- ning, in 1946. A new club, the Weymouth High School Ski Club, under Mr. Cleaves, found its way into the hearts of students who love the outdoors. Other clubs that pre- vailed were the Projection Club of Mr. Ghiorse, Mr. Matthew ' s Chess Club, and the Teen-Age Book Club with Miss White. WEYMOUTH PERSONALS Have you seen that friendly driver that E. M. Dwyer recently employed? That is WILLIAM RENNIE, a former graduate of Weymouth High. All of Bill ' s customers are glad to see him coming for he is always ready with a cheerful smile. RICHARD BARKER recently opened another branch of his bakery in South Weymouth. Dick ' s bakery business is one of the most prosperous in the vicinity. KENNETH ROBERTS, filled with the zeal of a reformer from his earliest days, was recently ap- pointed as a resident missionary in South Weymouth. JEAN GEORGE, the well-known novelist, is now in the White Mountains where she is working on her greatest book. FRANCIS TIGER DeCOSTE inherited the Ouincy Market yester- day on the death of its owner, because of his many years of faith- ful service. The reason that the stores of the Eastern Massachusetts Stop and Shop are run so efficiently is that FRANCIS WEIDMAN is the new district manager. BRENDA BYRNE, the teacher who was recently recog nized as the outstanding teacher in Massachu- setts, has now left the teaching profession to settle down with her husband in the country. Weymouth High ' s cafeteria is now under the new management of GEORGE GARDNER. George gicels all with a cheerful smile, and makes it a point to have special dishes for the teachers. RALPH WALO, who now owns a string of bowling alleys, was seen the other evening setting up pins. When Ralph was questioned aboul this, he replied that he enjoys gel- ting down into the pits, to teach he fine art of setting up pins to all his new pinboys. SOCIETY NOTES The class felt cpiite grown up this year, for it held a class party on April 12 with everyone having a splendid time. Shortly after this, members of the class put their heads together and found themselves enjoying a Junior Doll Day for the girls and a Junior Gangster Day for the fellows. The Senior Play, Every Family Has One, was a huge success. On June 27 the class took-off on its junior outing to Provinetown, thus ending the junior year perfectly. WEYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCATION The officers and members of the Weymouth High School Alumni Association congratulate the Class of 1947 and welcome them as fellow members of the Association. It is hoped that, as members of the Association, you will each take an active part in its functions. MRS. ALMA DRISCOLL, President RAYMOND HOLLIS, First Vice-President OLIVE HACKETT, Second Vice-President MARIE GHIORSE, Secretary FRANCIS X. KELLY, Treasurer Page Thirty SPUES (SW W? Page Thirty-two BETSEY ABBOTT South Weymouth — College Course Bets Musical Revue 2; Nominating Committee 3; Senior Party Committee 4; Fire Drill Duty 2, 3; Hume Room Messenger 1; Reflector Staff 3; Honors 1. It ' s nice to be natural when you ' re naturally niee. EDWARD ADAMS North Weymouth — College Course Ears, Ed ( lass Prophecy, Chairman 4; Junior Party, Chair- man 3; Projection Club 3; Student Council 2; Assistant 4; Usher at Graduation 3; Wrestling. Manager 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Fire Drill Duty 2. 3. 4. see no reason for a five-day school week. MARILYN ALLEY Weymouth — College Course Junior Party 3; Home Room Spelling Pee Champi- on i, 3, 4; Graduation Clothing ' 4; Honors r, 2, 3. Silence is sweeter than speech. JAMES ALLISON South Weymouth — Sheet Metal Jimmic Class History 3; Exhibition 2, 3; Lunch Room Duty 3. Sir, would rather be right than be President. DONALD ALMQUIST East Weymouth — College Course Dm Student Council 3, 4; Honors 2. A fellow with a lot of ability when he cares to use it. NANCY AMES North Weymouth — Business Course Nan Attendance Slips 4; Secretary of the Reflector Staff 4; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60, 80, words per minute 3 ; Senior Prom 4. Her disposition is as sunny as her hair. RICHARD ANDERSON North Weymouth — Business Course Quietness often shows worth. Dick RALPH ANDREA Holbrook — Agricultural Course Talking comes by nature; silence by wisdom. JOHN ANGELINE East Weymouth — College Course Jack, Angie Reflector Staff 2; Spring Track 3; Manager 2; Cross Country, Manager 2. 3, 4; Student Managers ' Club 3; Class Will 4; Honors 3. I ' m just the one that can do it. MARJORIE ARMSTRONG South Weymouth — Business Course Marge Junior Decorating 3; Projection Club 3; Weymouth Highlights 1. 2, 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Glee Club r; Class Outing 4. Why study history? I make it! BARBARA BAIRD South Weymouth — College Course Barb Class Prophecy 4; Teen-Age Book Club 4; French Club 4; Glee Club 1; Junior Outing Committee 3; Honors I, 2, 3. could say something; I believe I will. WARD BALLARD East Weymouth — College Course Good fellowship is beyond price. War die Ik c SVj Page Thirty-three i 7 Page Thirty-four fi RICHARD BARKER South Weymouth — Agricultural Course Dick Home Room Spelling iiee Champion 2; Wrestling 4. Begone, dull care! Thou and 1 shall never agree. RICHARD BATES Whitman — Auto Repair Dick Class Secretary and Treasurer. It is not permitted to know all things. JOHN BAUMEISTER East Weymouth — General Course Johnny, Beau Track 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Lunch Room Duty 4. Class Outing 4. can resist everything except temptation. ROBERT BELCHER East Weymouth — College Course Bob Senior Prom 4; Honors 3. Character is the key to fortune. JOHN BENSON South Braintree — Auto Repair Benny Class Will 3. The absent arc always in the wrong. JEAN BENTLEY Weymouth — College Course Class Will 4; Junior Decorating 3; Teen-Age Book Club, President 4; Reflector Staff 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Home Room Messenger 3; French Club 4; Honors 1, 2, 3. Senior Play Properties 4. Although she looks gentle and shy. there ' s a twinkle of mischief in her eye. CARL BERGFORS East Weymouth — College Course Fcsterus Southwest High School. Brookside, Missouri i; Hasket Hall i; Tennis i. Stonehani High School 2 ; Stoneham. Mass. Basketball 2. Weymouth High School 3, 4. Projection Club 4 ; Ski Club 4 ; Reflector Staff 4; Basketball 3; Cross Country 3, Captain 4; Orchestra 4; Class Outing, Chairman 4. There must be some hard work in him, but none of it ever came out. ROSEMARIE BIANCO East Weymouth — College Course Rosie Nominating Committee 4; Glee Club 1; Secretary to Mr. McCarthy 4; Graduation Dance 4. Gay good nature sparkles in her eyes. NORMAN BLANCHARD North Weymouth — Business Course Doc, Brownie He who invented work should have finished it. JEAN BLENUS East Weymouth- -Business Course Peggy A great big smile. A heart full of fun. A loyal friend to everyone. HENRY BOTCHER East Weymouth — General Course Hank Class Outing 3; Basketball 3, 4; Football i, 3, 4; Class Motto, Chairman 4. The answer to any jnaiden ' s prayer. LEO BOYLE North Weynmuth — College Course Senior Prom 4; Junior Decorating 3; French Club. Treasurer 4; Ski Club 4; Assistant Student Council 3; Maroon and Cold 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Spring Con- cert 2, 3. 4; Winter Concert 3, 4; Senior Play 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 4. Courteous , quiet, and modest, yet full of fun. WILLIAM BRADY East Weymouth — College Course Bill Baseball 2, 3. 4; Honors 3; Class Banquet 4. His friends, he has many; his foes has he any. ' NANCY BRDA East Weymouth— Business Course Who ' s Who 4; Softball 1; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words 4; Secretary to Mr. Lyond 4; Junior Decorating 3; Honors 1. 2. 3. A huffy disposition is u gift of nature. SHIRLEY BRENAN South Weymouth— College Course Shirl Student Council 1, _ ; Assistant Student Council 3, 4; Usher at Winter Concert 4; Fire Drill Duty 1, a, 3, 4; Lunch Room 1, 2, 3, 4; Honors 1; Senior l ' rom Committee 4. Sugar and sficc And ull things nice. MARY BRESNAHAN North Weymouth — Business Course CI. i Prophecy 4; Assistant Student Council 2. .!. 4; Glee Club 2; Home Room Messenger 1; Fire Drill Duty 3, 4; Lunch Room Duty 2. 3, 4; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Usher at Senior Play 4. Laughing eyes and a merry smile. KARL BRIGGS East Weymouth — College Course Class History 4; Nominating Committee 3. 4; Usher at Football Games 4; Winter Track. Mana- ger 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; Honors 1. 2, 3. His personality and uffeuranec are equally attractive. BARBARA BRIGHAM North Weymouth — Business Course Glee Club 2. A smile for each, a friend to all. B.B ROY BRIGHAM North Weymouth — General Course Football 1, 3; U. S. Navy 1944-1946. There ' s honesty, manhojd, und yood fellowship him. ELIZABETH BROWN East Weymouth — Business Course Glee Club 1 ; Class Banquet 4. Never miss enjoyment for homework ! Betty NATALIE BROWN South Weymouth — College Course Nat Class History 4; Usher at Concert 4; Fire Drill Duty 3; Honors 1; Class Motto 4. A merry heart muketh a cheerful countenance. EDWIN BURNETT North Weymouth — College Course U. S. Navy 1944-1946. Huffy am I, from care I am free. ROY BURR Quincy — Agricultural Course Graduation Clothing 4. Here is truly a fcrfect gentleman. GEORGE BUTLER East Weymouth — College Course Georgie Ski Club 4; Senior Party 4. His calm dignity and gentle way win him admiration every day. c Stj Page Thirty ' five BRENDA BYRNE South Weymouth — College Course Small and neat, winsome and sweet. ELSIE CAIN Weymouth — College Course Brick French Club 4; Usher at Senior Play 4; Home Room Messenger 4. Quiet, pensive, and demure. NANCY CAIN Weymouth Heights — College Course Candy Who ' s Who 4; French Club, Secretary 4; Hand 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Spring Concert 2, 3. 4; Winter Concert 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Usher at Football (James 4; Home Room Messenger 3, 4; Junior High Office 4; High Honors [, 2. 3. To her will come the finest things of life, because to life she gives her best. ERNEST CAMPBELL Hingham — Carpentry Soufic Exhibition 2. Rest is a sweet source of labor. ANTHONY CARDINAL East Weymouth — Printing Tony Exhibition 2, 3 ; Baseball 1, 2. A good sport helps make a better man. SHIRLEY CARLSON North Weymouth — Business Course Nominating Committee 3; Business Manager of Maroon and Gold 3; Junior Outing 3; Junior Deco- rating 3; Class Will 4; Usher at Winter Conceit 4; High Honors 1; Honors 2, 3; Gregg Transcrip- tion Certificate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, 100 words 4; Secretary to Mr. Lyond. Attractive and sweet, She ' s a joy to meet. GLADYS CARTER South Weymouth— Business Course Cladie Musical Revue i; Candy Girl at Football Games i; Glee Club i; Junior Party 3; Home Room Messen- ger 2; Class Banquet 4. A willing helper to all. ROBERT CARTER Weymouth Landing — College Course Bob Nominating Committee 4 ; Junior Party 3 ; Basket- ball 3; Lunch Room Duty 4; Class Banquet 4. As good a friend as his hair is red. RICHARD CARUSO East Weymouth — College Course Dick Who ' s Who 4; Junior Decorating 3; Student Coun- cil 1 , 2, 3 ; LTsher at Graduation 3 ; Basketball 1 , 2, 3, 4 ; Football 1 . 2 ; Track 1 . 2 ; Honors 1 ; Lunch Room Duty 1, 2, 3, 4; Graduation Clothing 4- The anszcer to a maiden ' s prayer. MARIE CASASSA East Weymouth — Business Course Everybody ' s friend. HELEN CASCIANI East Weymouth — College Course Student Council 2, 3, 4; Lunch Room Duty r, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Messenger 2; Honors 1; Class Outing 4. Helen and good-looking clothes are synonymous. LAWRENCE CAULFIELD Weymouth — Sheet Metal Larry Wrestling 2; Exhibition 3; Class Banquet 4. All the minnows are not in the ocean. Page Thirty-six r ROBERT CAVANAGH South Weymouth — General Course Car Class Prophecy 4; Band t. is better to be faithful than famous. CAROL CHASE North Weymouth- College Course Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; Honors 3; Class Outing 4. High-erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy. JEAN CHASE East Weymouth — College Course Class History 4; Teen-Age Book Cluh 4; Honors 1, 3- Her manner quiet and her nature mild. SAM CHRISTIE East Weymouth — College Course Wrestling 2, 3; Honors 3. Stores of knowledge lie behind that placid glance. JCLIA CICCONE East Weymouth — Business Course Judy Hingham High School 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 1; Weymouth High School 2, 3, 4; Secretary to Miss Mayo 4; Junior Decorating 3; Senior Party 4. Judy ' s friendly spirit adds much to her merit. FRANCES CLARK North Weymouth — College Course Fran French Club 4. silence were golden, Fran would be rich. ROBERT F. CLARK East Weymouth — General Course Bob Track I, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Lunch Room Duty 2, 3; Advertising Club 4. To all who knozv him, he is bright and cheerful. ROBERT W. CLARK Weymouth Landing — General Course Clem, Bob Graduation Dance 4. A pleasing personality is the highway to success. CATHERINE COLASANTI East Weymouth— Business Course Cathy, Kay I ' sher at Winter Concert 4; Nominating Committee 4; Who ' s Who 4; Glee Club 1; Gregg Transcrip- tion Certificate for 60 and 80 Words per minute 3. 100 words 4; High Honors 1 ; Honors 2. Laughing eyes and a merry smile. BARBARA CONDRICK Weymouth Landing — College Course Barb Sacred Heart High School i, 2; Weymouth High School 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 1, 2; Freshman Party 1; Sophomore Party 2; Senior Party 4; Graduation Dance 4. A sunny disposition that would warm the coldest day. LORRAINE CONDRICK Weymouth Landing — Business Course Sacred Heart High School 1. 2; Glee Club 1. 2; Choir 1. 2; Freshman Party 1; Sophomore Party 2; Weymouth High School 3. 4; Class Outing 4. Bright, cheerful, and gay. Like a sunny spring day. ELIZABETH CONNOLLY North Weymouth — Business Course Betty Class Prophecy 4; Candy Girl at Football Games 3; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1, 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Honors 2. A vivacious brunette with sparkling eyes. 4r c V Page Thirty-seven If v , At ' • ITS ' ® y Page Thirty-eight -? LOUISE COSTA East Weymouth —Business Course Shorty Gregg Transcription Certificate for no and 80 words per minute 3. 100 words 4; 4-H Club i, 2. Good things come in small packages. MELVIN COWE South Weymouth — Genera! Course Moo Quincy High School 1 ; Weymouth High School 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3; Football 1; Basketball 1; Senior Party 4. Why go to school when there is enjoyment outside? WILLIAM CROSS Weymouth Landing — General Course Bill Class Will 4 Sir, I would rather be right than be President. JEAN CULLIVAN East Weymouth — Business Course Cully, Jrannic St 11. lent Council Assistant 4; Glee Club 1 ; Senior Play ; Home Room Messenger 4; Gregg Transcrip- tion Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Sec- retary to Mr. Kelly 4; Graduation Clothing 4. Jean ' s always fair and square, As you can see by her red hair. JOHN CUSHEN East Weymouth — Auto Repair Limey Exhibition 3. He who proves too much proves nothing. JOSEPH DALTO East Weymouth — College Course Joe Nominating Committee 3 ; Senior Prom 4 ; Student Council 1 . 2, 3 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3 ; Football 2, 3, 4; Lunch Room Duty j, 2, 3, 4. Handsome is as handsome does. JAMES DALY East Weymouth — General Course Bud Junior Party 3; Class Outing 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 3, 4 ; Lunch Room Duty 4 ; Gradua- tion Dance 4. Here I am. girls! Fight over me. JAMES DAMSTRA Hingham — Sheet Metal Jim Exhibition 2. 3; Class Banquet 4. Silence makes the mind grow wiser. ANTHONY DANIELE East Weymouth— -College Course Tony Class History 4 ; French Club 4 ; Orchestra 3; Spring Concert 3; Winter Concert 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1, 2, 3, 4; High Honors t, 2, 3; Senior Spelling Bee Champion 4. Padetewski, look out! DOROTHY DANIELSON Weymouth— Business Course Dot Class History 4; Attendance Slips 4; Gregg Trans- cription Certificate for 80 words per minute 3 ; Usher at Senior Play 4. could say something. I believe I will. SHIRLEY DEAN East Weymouth — Business Course Shirl Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, 100 words 4; Glee Club 1; Secretary to Miss Skala 4; Honors t, Class Banquet 4; Usher at Senior Play 4- Head and shoulders above the crowd. ANTHONY DEL BOSCO Weymouth Landing — General Course Del Niagara Falls High School 2, 3; Band 2. 3; Spring Concert 2, 3; Winter Concert 2. 3; Football 2, 3; Weymouth High School 4; Band 4; Orchestra 4; Winter Concert 4. Our genial drummer, may your years roll along in the same merry song! FRANCIS DECOSTE North Weymouth— Auto Repair A good sport. GEORGE DEMELLO East Weymouth — Cabinet making Pleasure comes before work. Tiger ROBERT DIZER East Weymouth — General Course Senior Prom 4. Seek and you shall find. Bob BURTON DOBLE East Weymouth — General Course Bud Class History Chairman 4; Eootball 2, 3. 4; Track l, 3. 4; Lunch Room Duty 2, 3, 4; Honors I. Not too serious, not too gay — a good fellow. MATTHEW DONADIO East Weymouth — General Course Hash Junior Varsity Football 3; Lunch Room Duty 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Outing 4. Behind his wide grin is a trite friend. NANCY DORN Weymouth Landing — Business Course Nominating Committee 3; Junior Decorating 3; Class Secretary 3. 4; Lunch Room Duty 4. That ' s Nancy with the laughing eyes. EVERETT DOW East Weymouth — Cabinetmaking Tim Exhibition 2. 3. Who ' s Who 3. North Weymouth — Auto Repair Tiger A bright future lies ahead. JOHN DOYLE Weymouth Landing — Agricultural Course Jack Basketball 1, 2. 4; Senior Party 4; Class Banquet 4- Napoleon was also a great man. MARION DOYLE North Weymouth — College Course Class Prophecy 4; Class Outing 3; Junior Party 3; Reflector Staff 4; Student Council Assistant 3; Maroon and Gold Manual 3; Glee Club t; Nominat- ing Committee 3. A winning smile is the keynote to her charm. MARGARET DRAPER East Weymouth — Business Course Glee Club 1, 2. She enjoys life in a quiet way. Betty JAMES DUCA East Weymouth — General Course Jimmy Basketball 3, 4 ; Football 3, 4 ; Lunch Room Duty 1, 2, 3, 4; Graduation Dance 4. I ' m weary of school and weary of books. But of sports I ' ll never tire. ERNEST DURANTE East Weymouth — Sheet Metal Ernie Senior Prom 3; Home Room Messenger 1; Exhibi- tion 2, 3. Never do today what you can do tomorrow. c SV, Page Thirty-nine XT ■ I JULIA DURANTE East Weymouth — Business Course Julie Student Council Assistant 4 ; Home Room Messen- ger 1 , 3; Junior High Office 4; Secretary to Miss Toomey 4; Glee Club t; Ski Club 4; Softball i t 2; Weymouth Highlights 2. Laugh and the world Icuffhs with you. BARBARA DWVER Weymouth Landing fiusiness Course Barb Junior Party 3 ; Cheer Leader 3, 4 ; Gregg Trans- cription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3. Small, petite, and full of pep, This little girl is really hep. JOHN DWVER East Weymouth — College Course Jack Ski Club 4; Weymouth Highlights 2; Kaseball 1; Honors [. Why be serious when there is enjoyment to be found around the corner? PAUL ESTABROOK South Weymouth— College Course Est, Esty Class Nominating Committee 4; I ' sher at Football Games 4 ; Ticket Collector at Concert 4 ; Senior Play 4; Sports Editor, Weymouth Highlights 2; Hook Room Duty 2. 3, 4; Football 2; Cross Country ■2. 3- 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2 ; Home Room Messenger 4 ; Grammar School Messenger 1, 2; Honors 1; Class Outing 4. Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road. RAYMOND EVANS, JR. South Weymouth — College Course Ray Class Will 4; Track 4; Projection Club 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3. Treasurer 4; Honors 3. am a man of few words. ETHEL EVANSON South Weymouth — -Business Course Blondie Book Room Duty 4; Gregg Transcription Certifi- cates for 60, 80, 100 words per minute 4; Honors 3. Small in stature, great in wit. RAYMOND EWELL Weymouth — Business Course Ray, Raymo, Raymic Christmas Party Committee 4. take things as they come — easy. NORMA FARRELL North Weymouth — Business Course Sharpie Junior Party 3; Christmas Party 4; Gregg Trans- cription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3. A beautiful face is the best letter of introduction. CHARLES FAl ' LDS Weymouth — Auto Repair Chick U. S. Army 1942-1945 Loyal in everything he docs. REX FENDERSON Weymouth — College Course Butch I ' pper Darby High School, Upper Darby, Pa. i, 2; Football 1. Weymouth High School 3. 4. Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Junior Party 3; Senior Prom 4. What ' s the use of hurrying ? I ' ll get there. PEARL FISHER East Weymouth — Home Economics Course Junior Decorating Committee 3. She who lii ' cs obscurely and quietly has lived well. CORNELIUS FLYNN South Weymouth — College Course Neil Needham Jr. High School, Needham, Mass. 1; St. Paul ' s College, Covington. La. 2; Needham High School 3; Weymouth High School 4; U. S. Navy 19451946. Life ' s battle is a conquest for the strong. Page Forty ii- JEANNE FOPIANO South Weymouth — College Course Jcannie Rockland High i; Choral Group i; Glee Cluh i; Weymouth High School 2, 3. 4; Public Speaking and Debating 2; Projection Club 3; Home Room Spilling Bee Champion 3; French Club 4; Camera Club, Secretary 3, President 4; Class Prophecy 4; Honors 1; Graduation Clothing 4. The way to make friends is to be one. EVELYN FOREST East Weymouth — College Course Eve, Sis French Club 4; Teen-Age Hook Club 4; Projection Club 3; Lunch Room Cashier 1, 2; Reflector Staff 2; Book Club 4; Graduation Dance 4; Honors 1, 2. 3- The blonde gentlemen prefer. MARY FRASER Kast Weymouth — College Course Home Room Messenger 1 ; Camera Club 3, Secre- tary 4; Projection Club. Secretary 3, 4; Teen-Age Book Club 4; Who ' s Who 4. Many come and many may go But few like her do any know. FRANCES FRAZIER South Weymouth — Business Course Butch Nominating Committee 3; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion I. The blush is beautiful, but sometimes it is inconvenient. TERESA GALLANT Weymouth — Business Course Terry, Pat Home Room Messenger 1, 3; Class Outing 4. She ' s the definition of a good sport. JOHN GALLIAN Weymouth Heights — General Course Bud Track I, 2. 3. 4; Football I, 2. 3, Co-Captain 4; Home Room Messenger I, 3; Class Outing 4. A man broad-brained and broad-shouldered to do the job. EDWARD GARDNER East Weymouth- — Cabinet making Ed Senior Prom 3; Baseball 1; Lunch Room Duty 3; Exhibition 2, 3. Happy am I, from care I ' m free. Why cant they all be contented like me? GEORGE GARDNER East Weymouth — Business Course Senior Play, Properties 4. silence is golden, he ' ll be poor all his life. KENNETH GAY Weymouth — Business Course Ken Junior Outing 3. His thoughts are his own. JEAN GEORGE Weymouth — College Course Georgie, Toots Reflector Staff 2, 3; Weymouth Highlights 2; Library 3; Prize for Mexican Art Exhibit; Honors 1, 3; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 4. A companion that is cheerful is worth gold. DORIS GERRY South Weymouth — Business Course Dot Home Room Messenger 1 ; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words 4. Why work when play is so much more fun? MARGARET GIOVANUCCI East Weymouth — Business Course Peggy Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words 4; Secretary to Mr. Gutterson 4; Honors 1, 2. 3. A good secretary is an excellent asset. T ■4 V MM m r V Page Forty ' One ROBERT GOODSPEED South Weymouth — College Course Goose New Bedford High School i, 2; Traffic Squad 1, 2; Junior R. O. T. C. 2; Dramatic Club, Vice- President 2; Weymouth High School 3, 4; Mana- gers Club 3; Baseball, Junior Manager 3. All great men are dying saith the book. And I feel sick myself , saith Bob. LOIS GOULD East Weymouth — College Course Reflector Staff 3. 4; Nominating Committee 3; Assistant Student Council 3; Class Prophecy 4. Gentle thoughts and calm desires. JEAN GOURLEY South Weymouth — Business Course Husky, Chubby Nominating Committee 4; Class Will 4; Projection Club 3. Carefree and gay the lifelong day. DORIS GRIGGS East Weymouth — Business Course Dorrie (ilee Club t, 2; Choir 1; Junior Decorating Com- mittee 3; Usher for Senior Play 4. When Doris is near zee have lots of fun, But never get our home work done. BARBARA HAMILTON Weymouth — Business Course Barb Musical Revue i ; Reflector Staff 4; Gregg Trans- cription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words 4 ; Usher for Senior Play 4; Honors 1. 3. Hair that ' s blond, eyes so blue, She ' s a friend zvho ' s always true. DONALD HANNAFORD South Weymouth — Auto Repair Don Choir 2. 3 ; Winter Concert 2, 3 ; Exhibition 2. M usic hath charms for him. DOROTHY HARTFORD Weymouth- -College Course Dotty Class History 4 ; Home Room Messenger 1 ; Honors 1. Openly quiet but often fools us. CHARLES HASTIE North Weymouth- — College Course Charlie Projection Club 3; Camera Club 1, Vice-President 3; Laboratory Assistant 3, 4; Class History 4; Honors 1 . High Honors 2, 3. A man can succeed in anything he undertakes; It is all a matter of zvill. EDITH HAVEY East Weymouth — Business Course Gregg Transcrption Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words 4; Who ' s Who 4; Honors r, 2, 3. Her quiet dignity and simple way IV in her admiration every day. ROALD HEITMANN East Weymouth — -College Course Chess Club 3; Ski Club, Adviser 4. Never do today what you can do tomorrow. BARBARA HILL Weymouth — College Course Barb, Barby Girls ' Softball 1; Home Room Spelling Bee Champ- ion 1; Alternate School Messenger 2. 3; Projection Club, Instructor 3. A friend to all who know her. JOAN HILLIARD North Weymouth — Business Course Jo Class Will 4; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 1 00 words 4 ; Secretary to Miss Flaherty 4 ; Honors 3. Happy-go-lucky, everyone ' s friend. Lively the hours with her we spend. Page Forty ' two AiS CHARLES IIOLBROOK Weymouth Sheet Metal Charlie Wrestling 2; Choir 2; Exhibition 2, 3. Never worry; it doesn ' t pay. MARILYN HOLBROOK South Weymouth College Course Mai Glee Club IJ Fire Drill Duty 1; L ' sher at Winter Concert 4; Home Room Messenger 4; Honorary Member of the Old Colony Club 4; Banquet 4; Honors 1. 3. And her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise as she is fair. Ml REDITH HOLBROOK South Weymouth — College Course Twin Glee Club 1; Junior Party Committee 3; Fire Drill Duty 4; Usher at Winter Concert 4; Banquet 4; Honors 3. A laughing eye, a merry smile, Will always make a girl worth-while. DAVID IIUNTOON East Weymouth — General Course Dave A short saying contains much wisdom. DONALD BISHOP South Weymouth — Printing Mitsi Graduation Dance 3; Lunch Room Duty 3: U. S. Navy 1944-1946. Full of sfirit. full of fun. pull of pep that gets things done. JUNE JERPI South Weymouth -Business Course Junic (ilee Club 1 ; Gregg Shorthand Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Class Outing 4. Always cheerful and full of fun. With a gleaming smile that rivals the sun. DORIS JOHANSON East Weymouth — Business Course Jo Gregg Shorthand Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3; Honors 1. silence is golden, it is a good thing we ' re off the gold standard. PETER JOHNSON East Weymouth — College Course Scotty, Pete Class Outing 3; Senior Prom 4; Junior Party 3; Cross Country 2. 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Book Room Duty 1, 2, 3. 4. Good fellowship is beyond price. EILEEN JOHNSTON East Weymouth — Business Course Red Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 3; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3; Class Banquet 4; Honors 1, 2. Always ready with a smile. And one that makes our life worth while. JANETTE JONES Weymouth — General Course Butterfly, Jan Cupid hath not, in all his quiver ' s choice. An arrow for the heart like a sweet voice. BEVERLY JORDAN Weymouth — College Course Bev, Radar liook Club 4; French Club 4; Reflector Staff 2. 3, Editor 4; Majorette 3, Co-head Majorette 4; Spring Concert 3; Winter Concert 3; Senior Play 4; Honors I. Personality , plus I PAULINE JORDAN South Weymouth — Business Course Polly Class Will 4; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Usher at Senior Play 4; Honors 1. Don ' t measure her personality by her height. ft A ■ - JSC c Vj Page Forty-three Page Forty ' four SHIRLEY JOYCE Weymouth— College Course Shift Class History 4; Choir 2; Glee Cluh 1. Behold, my security is insured, for my life tzvo men doth enfold. DOROTHY KEEFE Weymouth — business Course Barb Glee Club 2; Attendance 4; Usher Winter Concert 4; Gregg Shorthand Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Class Banquet 4. I ' m laughing on the outside, laughing on the inside. CLAYTON STONE South Weymouth — Business Course Stonie, Clayt Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1 ; Who ' s Who 4 ; Reflector Staff 4; Attendance Slips 4; Home Room Messenger for 107, 4; Winter Concert 2, 3, 4; Spring Concert 2, 3. 4; Honors 1, 2; Advertising Club A- Ahvays merry and bright. LORRAINE KENDALL North Weymouth — Business Course Shorty, Blackic Who ' s Who 4; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words per minute 4; Treasurer for Home Room 4; Sec- retary to Miss Gloster 4; Senior Play 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 4 ; Attendance Slips 4 ; Honors 2. Always cheerful, ahvays kind, Such a girl we like to find. EILEEN KEZER North Weymouth — Business Course Nominating Committee.); Senior Party Committee 4; Reflector Staff 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 2, 3, Head Majorette 4; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Junior High Office 2; Class Banquet, Chairman 4. She zvalks in beauty in a field of men. ROBERT KING East Weymouth — General Course Bob Senior Prom 4; Band 1, 2. 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Spring Concert 2, 3; Winter Concert 3. Give me women or give me death! MARGARET ALLAN KNOX East Weymouth — College Course Peggy. Maggie Senior Prom 4; Honors 1. 3. A person modeled from life ' s good products. BERTHA LaMONTAGNE East Weymouth — College Course Bert Class Prophecy 4; French Club 4; Reflector Staff 3, 4; Junior Party 3; Junior Decorating 3; Honors 1 , 3 ; Class Outing 4. Fun is my ivatch word. RAYMOND LaMONTAGNE East Weymouth — General Course FrcncUic Lunch Room Duty 3 ; Track 1 ; Football 1 . 3 ; Book Room Duty 3. Why worry? The future will take care of itself. ALBERT LANDERS Weymouth — Business Course Spook Managers Club 3, 4; Projection Club 3. 4; Base- ball Manager 3, 4; Honors 1, 3. Silence is golden; and often the first step to success. MICHAEL LaROCCO East Weymouth — General Course Mike Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Wrestling 2, 3; Lunch Room Duty 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 4; Fire Drill Duty 2, 3, 4- His szveaters arc as nice to look at as he is, and equally as gay. ARNOLD LASSE North Weymouth — General Course Projection Club 3; Cross Country 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3- Oh, why don ' t the girls leave me alone! ROBERT LEACH East Weymouth Auto Repair Bob Virtue is the only nobility. ROBERT LEGGETT Weymouth --General Course Bob Junior Decorating 3; Lunch Room Duty 4; Fire Drill Duty 3. 4; Nominating Committee 4. His personality rates high with everyone. WILLIAM LEONE East Weymouth— Sheet Metal Billy football -•. 3; Baseball -• ; Who ' s Who 3; Exhibi- tion 2, 3. A good worker, a better sport, and yet a better friend. AUDREY LESLIE South Weymouth Business Course Lcs Reflector Secretary 4; Usher for Senior Play 4; Class Outing 4. So quiet until you know her! HELENA LeVANGIE North Weymouth — Business Course Ann Class Prophecy 4; Nominating Committee 3; Junior Decorating 3; Reflector Secretary 4; Home Room Messenger 3; (iregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3; Honors 1, 2. Winning each heart and delighting each eye. WILLIAM LeVANGIE JR. East Weymouth — Business Course Bill Reflector Staff 2, 3. 4; Lunch Room Duty 3, 4; Fire Drill Duty 3, 4; Track 1. Why can ' t I leave the girls alone! RICHARD LIVA Weymouth — General Course Dick, Spit Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Fire Drill Assistant 4. A fine sport in everything he does. FRED LOUD East Weymouth — Business Course Class Treasurer 3, 4; Junior Party 3; Assistant Student Council 3; Usher at Graduation 3; Base- ball 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Fire Drill 3, 4; Honorary Member of the Rotary Club 4. His witty replies come ever quickly. WILLIAM LUSCOMBE North Weymouth — College Course Slim Track 1. 2. 3; Wrestling 2; Lunch Room Duty 1, 2, 3; Football 3; U. S. Army 1945-1947. A happy-go-lucky fellow who likes athletics better than studies. PATRICIA MacLEOD East Weymouth — Home Economics Patty Durham High School, Durham. North Carolina 2 ; Anniston High School, Anniston, Alabama 3; Wey- mouth High School 1, 4; Home Room Messenger 1; Miss Benson ' s Messenger i; Class Will 4. IVatch out for those sparkling eyes! GREGORY MACRI, JR. South Weymouth— General Course Greg, Mac Wrestling, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; Lunch Room Duty 2. 3. 4. Better late than never. FAY MADDY East Weymouth — College Course Petunia Glee Club 1. 2; Musical Revue 2; Cafeteria 2; Assistant Student Council 3. 4; Lunch Room Duty 3, 4; Fire Drill Duty 4; Class History 4; Usher at Winter Concert 4; Book Club 4; French Club 4. Who knows what lies behind her merry smile? c V, Page Forty-five h ■L -St ™ Asm , t $-) V i m J Page Forty-six V J BEATRICE MALERHA East Weymouth — Business Course Bea Cregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words 4; Graduation Clothing 4. The eyes are the mirrors of the soul. MILDRED MARCHILLO South Weymouth — Business Course Millie Who ' s Who 4; Secretary to Mr. Cleaves 4; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 words 4; Honors I, 3. When she will, she will: When she won ' t, she simply will not. MARIAN MARTELL Weymouth — Business Course Choir 3; Glee Club 2; Musical Revue 2; Gregg Transcription Certificates for 60 and 80 words per minute 3. She has a shy smile — or is it mischievous ? SALLY MATHEWS Weymouth — College Course Sal Senior Prom 4; Junior Decorating 3; French Club 4; Band 3. 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Spring Concert 2. 3. 4; Winter Concert 3, 4; Home Room Messenger 2, 3, 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 3, 4; Delegate to Massachusetts Girls ' State 3; High Honors [, 2. 3. Not only a complexion of peaches and cream, but hair that shines and eyes that ( learn. BERNARD MATTIE East Rraintree — Auto Repair Barney Exhibition 2, 3. Willing and able. james McCarthy, jr. Weymouth — College Course Mac Class History 4; Projection Club 3: Student Coun- cil 3, 4, President 4 ; Basketball 1 , 4 ; American Legion Representative at Boys ' State 3; High Honors 1, 2 ; Honors 3. A lad with possibilities. GEORGE McCUE Weymouth — College Course Biff Class Prophecy 4; Class Party 4; Junior Party 3; Usher at Graduation 3; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; High Honors 1, 2; Honors 3. He may seem quiet and also shy, But when you know him — oh, my! WILLIAM McINTOSH East Weymouth- — Business Course Mac Class Vice-President 3, 4; Junior Party 3; Base- ball 2. 3, 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball Manager 2. 3, 4; Usher at Graduation 3; Assistant Student Council 3; Member of Rotary Club 4. Everyone likes that fellow! AUDREY McKENNA North Weymouth — Business Course Irish, Audie Senior Party 4 ; Candy Girl at Football Games 3 ; Senior Play 4 ; Graduation Dance 4. Happy am I; from care I am free. ROBERT McLELLAN North Weymouth — College Course Mac Hingham High School i, 2, 3; Graduation Usher 3; Assistant Home Room Manager 3; Junior Execu- tive Board 3; Dramatic Club 1; Weymouth High School 4; Ski Club 4. It ' s a plague to be a handsome man. JOANNE McMERRIMAN South Weymouth — College Course Squeak Braintree High School i ; Weymouth High School 2, 3, 4 ; Assistant Student Council 3 ; Student Council 4 ; Victory Dance Committee 4 ; Senior Prom 4. A girl who grew up but whose voice did not. ANNE McNAMARA North Weymouth — Business Course Pete Junior Party 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3. 100 words 4; Lunch Room Duty 1: Usher at Senior Play 4; Graduation Clothing Committee 4. Cay good nature sparkles in her eyes. DOROTHY McRAE East Weymouth Business Course Dot, Mac Bi-.-iintrce 1 1 School i. 2; Safety Driving Club • ■ Weymouth High School 3, 4 ; Nominating Com- mittee 4; Senior Prom 4; Home Room Messenger Sometimes she seems so very shy, But there is a twinkle in her eye. BARBARA MESSIER Weymouth Height- College Course Barb Class Prophecy 4; Nominating Committee 3 ; Junior Decorating j ; ' Ski Club 4; Student Council 3, 4; Softball 1; Lunch Room Duty 4; Victory Dance 4; Honors I, 3- Her friends she has many. Her foes has she any ' WILLIAMS MILLS Weymouth Heights College Course Bit ' Band !. 4; Orchestra 1, J. 3. 4; Choir 3, 4: Win- ter Concert 3, 4; Spring Concert 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Cross Country 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4- A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. LOUISE MOLISSE East Weymouth — General Course Lou Advertising Club 4- IVhen Louise is about, we have lots of fun, But never (let our home work done. HERBERT MORSE Cohasset - Agricultural Course Sonny Graduation Clothing 4. The man who blushes is not quite a brute. KENNETH MUNROE East Weymouth — General Course Bullet Baseball I, 2. 3. 4; Lunch Room Duty 1. 2, 3. 4- He who rises late must trot all day. JOHN MURPHY East Weymouth- College Course Murph Class Will 4; Home Room Spelling Hee Champion 1; Honors 1; Senior Play Ticket Collector 4. A i ood natured man is he. ANTOINETTE MUSCILLO East Weymouth — Business Course Toni, Ann Advertising Staff for Football Souvenir 4; Usher at Senior Play 4; Advertising Club 4- She may seem quiet and also shy. But if you knew her — oh, my! CLAIRE NASH East Weymouth — Business Course Class Will 4; Home Room Messenger 4: Lunch Room Cashier 1, 2; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3. 100 words 4; Junior Outing 3. She enjoys life in an easy way. JEAN NASH North Weymouth - College Course Jen Class Prophecy 4; Student Council 3. 4; Lunch Room Duty 4; High Honors 1, 2. 3. Genius, wherefore didst thou (jet thy brains? RONALD NEILSON North Weymouth — General Course Ronnie Quincy High School 1, 2; Weymouth High School 3. 4- He ' ll surprise us yet. HAROLD NELSON East Weymouth — Sheet Metal Peewee Class Prophecy 3; Lunch Room Duty 3; Exhibition 2, 3- One couldn ' t ask for a better friend. c V Page Forty ' seven RICHARD NELSON East Weymouth — Agricultural Course Dick Why aren ' t they all content tike met JACOB NESSON East Weymouth — Business Course Jack Nominating Committee 4; Ski Club 4; Track Manager 2. 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Lunch Room Duty 2, 3; Hook Koom Duty 3, 4, Advertising Club 4. Liked by all who know him. JOSEPH NEVINS North Weymouth — College Course Joe Band 1, 2, 3; Nominating Committee 3. Friends; though absent, are still present. WALLACE NEWC0MI5 South Weymouth — Sheet Metal IVally Class History 3. Why study? I ' ll pass. JEANNE NORVE East Weymouth — Business Course Red Who ' s Who 4; Book Club 4; Projection Club 3; Ski Club 4; Honors 1, 3; Home Room Messenger 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, for 100 and 120 words 4; Secretary to Mr. Nelson 4. Her blush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient. PATRICIA O ' LEARY East Weymouth — Business Course Pat Projection Club 3. 4; Ski Club 4; Advertising Staff 4; Usher at Concert 4; Home Room Messen- ger 1; Secretary to Miss Peterson 4; Graduation Dance 4; Advertising Club 4. A girl who is quiet only in school. GEORGE O ' NEILL East Weymouth- — College Course Bud, Pidgc Class History 4; Junior Decorating 3; Wrestling 1; Football 2 ; Winter Track 3. 4; Spring Track 3 ; Home Room Treasurer 3; Honors 1, 2, 3; Home Room Spelling Hee Champion 4 ; Senior Play Ticket Collector 4. Quiet, yet alert and full of fun. MARY O ' SULLIVAN South Weymouth — Business Course Mary-0 Glee Club 1, Advertising Club 4. A cute little red-head with mischief in her eyes. SHIRLEY OCELLET Weymouth — College Course Shirl Junior Decorating 3 ; Glee Club 1 ; Musical Revue 1; Senior Play 4; Honors 3. Quiet, ever so quiet, but not unattraetively so. FRANCES PACKARD East Weymouth— General Course Fran, Franny Ski Club j; Home Room Messenger 2. 3; Adver- tising Staff for Football Souvenir 4 ; Advertising Club 4. Some play zvhile others work. DAVID PAULSON North Weymouth — General Course Dave Who ' s Who 4; Choir 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Football 3; U. S. Navy, April 1944 to June 1046. No mind is so thoroughly well organized that it is deficient in a sense of humor. SALVATORE PEPE East Weymouth — General Course Sam Intramural Basketball; Honors 1. take things as they come. Page Forty-eight W BARBARA l ' HRRV Fast Weymouth— Home Economics Barb Quiet, but liked by all. CARL PETERSON Weymouth Landing —College Course Pete Class History 4; Nominating Committee 3; Junior Decorating 3; Projection Club 3; Ticket Collector at Concert; Csher at Football Games; Honors 3; Home Room Spelling Hee Champion 3; Junior Kotarian: Usher at Graduation 3; Senior Play Ticket Collector 4. .-! must efficient man with music in his soul. KENNETH PETERSON South Weymouth — Carpentry Pete Junior Decorating 3; Class Vice-President 3; Lunch Koom Duty 3. A toast to an all-round good fellow. (TORI A PETZE Kast Weymouth — Rusiness Course Glo Lunch Room Cashier 1, 2; Honors 2; Junior Out- ing Committee 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for bo and 80 words per minute 3. 100 words 4; t ' slier at Winter Concert 4; Senior Play Prompt- ress 4; Class Outing 4. Silence is golden, but who wants to be rich? DOUGLAS PICKARD East Weymouth — General Course Doug A sense of humor is a great asset. ROBERT PIERCE North Weymouth — Auto Repair Bob Who ' s Who 3; Exhibition 2; V. S. Navy 1944- 1946. Silence is wisdom and gets a man friends. DOROTHY PITCHER South Wevmouth — College Course Pot Peabody H ' igh School 1, 2. 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Wey- mouth High School 4; Teen Age Book Club 4. A true and loyal friend always willing to help. THOMAS PITCHER South Weymouth — General Course Tom Peabody High School 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3; Wey- mouth High School 4. Great hunter, how ' s the cold? WARREN PORTER North Weymouth — General Course Dink Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Lunch Room Duty 2, 3. There ' s mischief in his smile. HENRY POULIN Weymouth Landing — General Course Bud A worldly fellow who takes things as they come. SHIRLEY PRITCHETT South Weymouth — College Course Shirl Class Will 4; Jun ior Decorating 3. She ' s never still one moment, but who wants to be? GORDON RAUCH Weymouth Landing — College Course Football 3; Honors 1. 2, 3. He worries not, he hurries not, His calm is undisturbed. 5V Page Forty ' nine CONRAD REED Pembroke — Sheet Metal Connie Class Will 4; Choir [, 2; Spring Concert 2; Winter Concert 1 ; Exhibition 2. 3. He is still trying to put Pembroke on the map. SHIRLEY REIDY East Weymouth — College Course Sl.irl Class Prophecy 4; Junior Decorating 3; Senior Play 4; Drum Majorette 2; Softball 1; Honors 1. Personality is the first rung up the ladder of success. WILLIAM RENNIE, JR. Weymouth Landing — (ieneral Course Billie Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1, 3. 4; Lunch Room Duty 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior L ' sher at Graduation 3, Graduation Dance 4. Kerer a dull moment. DAVID RESNICK South Weymouth — College Course Dave Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Weymouth Highlights Staff 1, 2; Reflector Staff 3, 4; Junior Decorating 3; Junior Party 3; Nominating Committee 4; Senior Prom 4; Decoration for Athletic Dance 4; Projection Club 3; Spring Concert 2. 3. 4; Winter Concert 2, 3. 4; Honors 3; Senior Party 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 4; Senior Play Ticket Collector 4. Friendship is the key to happiness. MARY RICHARDS North Weymouth — Business Course Terry Student Council Assistant 3; Ski Club 4; Advertis- ing Club 4; Graduation Dance 4. Her friendly smile and pleasant air Quickly bequile the unaivare. KENNETH ROBERTS Wevmouth Landing — College Course Ken Forever smilina. ahvays on the go, From his blithe spirit happiness doth flow. FRANK ROBERTSON Braintree — Auto Repair Robbie Exhibition 2; Class Out ing 3. Labor conquers everything. NEWTON ROBERTSON Weymouth Heights — (ieneral Course Dezvey ANNA ROBINSON East Weymouth — Business Course Smitty Home Room Messenger 2; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, 100 words 4. A true friend is the greatest of all blessings. ROBERT RODGERSON East Weymouth — Printing Bobo Exhibition 2; Lunch Room Duty 1. Good statesmanship: a quality proved by many, but held by fezv. THELMA RUMBLE Weymouth Landing — College Course Thel A smile and a good word for all. L. SHERMAN RUSHTON East Weymouth — Carpentry Choir 2; Spring Concert 2; Wrestling 1, 2, 3: Lunch Room Duty 3; Graduation Clothing 4. A little -vork, a little play. Give him pleasure every day. Page Fifty c - ' BARBARA RUXTON Weymouth Landing College Course A ' jo . v Ildiicirs 3; Home Room Messenger z Class Banquet 4. She is always bright and merry. IRENE RYAN South Weymouth — Business Course Rente, Shorty Advertising Club 4. True as the echo to the sound. EDNA SARGENT Suulh Weymouth — Business Course lide Weymouth Highlights 2; Glee Club 1; Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4; Home Room Messenger 4; Advertising Club 4; Class Outing 4. Happy-go-lucky from morning till night. DOROTHY SARNO North Weymouth — General Course Dot, Dotty Choir 1, 2; Softball c. Laughter reigns supreme. SHIRLEY SAVOLA Weymouth Landing — College Course Shirl Junior Red Cross 2; Junior Decorating 3; Nominat- ing Committee 4; Senior Prom 4; Book Club 4; Teen Age Book Club 4; Library Assistant 2, 3, 4; French Club 4; Reflcetor Staff 4; Honors 1, 2, 3; L ' sher at Senior Play 4; D. A. R. Scholarship 4. True to her word, her work, and her friends. LILLIAN SCARPELLI East Weymouth — Business Course Lit Weymouth Highlights 2; Gregg Transcription Cer- tificate for do words per minute 3; Secretary to Mr. Martin 4; Glee Club 1. Everyone can have a friend Who knows how to be a friend. PRISCILLA SCHLUSEMEYER South Weymouth — General Course Slucy Glee Club 1; Maroon and Gold Staff t, 2; Grammar School Messenger 1 ; Cheer Leader 2. 3, 4. Captain 4; Assistant Student Council 3; Student Council 4; Athletic Dance 4; Class Banquet 4. On her and on her high endeavor The light of praise shall shine forever. ROBERT SCHULER North Weymouth — Agricultural Course Boh Football 3; Lunch Room Duty 2, 3. 4; Class Banquet 4. There ' s honesty, manhood, and good fellowship in thee. JOHN SERAFINI East Weymouth — Agricultural Course Jack Football 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1 ; Graduation Clothing 4. A real good sport is he. As anyone can plainly see. ARTHUR SEWELL Hanover — General Course Art Football [, 2. 3; Wrestling 1. 2, 3; Track 2; U. S. Navy May, 1944 to July, 1946. Don ' t do today what you can do tomorrow. JOHN SHEEHY East Weymouth — College Course Wrestling 1; French Club 4; Ski Club 4; Class Prophecy 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 4. A quiet, unassuming chap who will go far. PHILIP SHEPHERD South Weymouth — College Course Phil, Shcp Huntington School 1; Band 1; Weymouth High School 2, 3, 4; Track 2. 3, 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Orches- tra 2; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; Choir 3; Class History 4. When is the next bus to Rockland? c Vj Page Fifty-one Page Fifty-two t -? SHIRLEY SHEPHERD South Weymouth — Home Economics B Course Baud i, 2, 3, 4; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3, 100 words per minute 4. An even and sweet disposition. LUCILLE SHEPPARD East Weymouth — Business Course u, Lucy Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 word-, per minute 3, 80 words 4. It ' s no matter what you do. If your heart be only true. PATRICIA SHERRK K Weymouth Landing — Business Course Pat, Patty Glee Club 1 ; Class Banquet 4. A faithful friend is the medicine of life. RICHARD SHERWOOD East Weymouth — College Course Dick Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling i, 2, 4; Junior Party 3; Senior Prom 4. He who invented work should hai ' e finished it. LOUISE SIMONDS North Weymouth — Business Course Lu, Shorty Assistant Home Room Messenger i ; Jr. High Office 3; Spring Concert 3; Home Room Messenger 3; Choir 3; Secretary to Mr. Lyons, Junior High Office 4 ; Advertising Club 4. A friend in need is a friend indeed. CATHERINE SMITH Weymouth Landing— College Course Cathy, Kitten Class History 4; French Club 4; Glee Club 1; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 3. A happy disposition is a gift of nature. FRANKLIN SMITH, JR. North Weymouth — -General Course Smitty Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4 ; Projection Club 2, 3, 4 ; Football Movies 3, 4 ; Lunch Room Duty 3, 4 ; Assembly Lighting 3, 4; Ski Club 4; Graduation Dance 4. Easy come, easy go. LEO SMITH Weymouth — Sheet Metal Smitty Exhibition 2. 3; Graduation Dance 3; Class Outing 3 The only way to have a friend is to be one. MICHAEL SMITH, JR. South Weymouth — College Course Mike Track i. z, 3; Honors 1; Public Sneaking 2, 4; Winner Region Oratorical Contest, County 4. A little wit will go a long way. WILLIAM SMITH South Weymouth — College Course Bill. Tuxa Band i, 2. 3. 4; Senior Party 4; Track 2, 3; Honors 3. Never worry; it doesn ' t pay. ALFRED SPENCE North Weymouth — College Course Al Wrestling 1; Nominating Committee 3; Student Council Assistant 3; Junior Party 3; Junior Outing 3; Usher at Football Games 4; Honorary Naval Officer, Squantum Naval Air Station. Navy Day 4; Ticket Collector at Concert 4; Senior Party 4; Class President 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Chemistry Laboratory Assistant 4; Honors 1. 2, 3. In all respects the best fellow in the world. LUCY STARRATT South Weymouth — Business Course Lu Home Room Messenger 1; Glee Club 1; Weymouth Highlights 2; Assistant Home Room Messenger 2; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3. 80 and 100 words per minute 4; Secre- tary to Miss Murphy 4. A never. changing smile, A never-tiring friend. BEVERLY STEARNS North Weymouth -Business Course Bev Class Will 4; Nominating Committee 3; Choir 2; Home Room Messenger 3 Lunch Room Duty 4; (iregg Transcription Certificate for 60 ami So words per minute 3, 100 words per minute 4; Secretary to Mr. Ghiorse 4; Class Outing 3; Honors 1. Her very frowns are fairer far Than those of other maidens are. WILLIAM STEPHENSON Weymouth — Sheet Metal Sieve Class President 3; Exhibition 2, 3; Student Coun- cil 3; Christmas Party 3; U. S. Navy 1943-1945. A good sport, a loyal friend, A worker on whom you ean defend. ROBERT KEITH Weymouth — College Course B b Class Will 4; Graduation Clothing 4. A good-natured man is he. LILLIAN STONE Weymouth Landing — General Course Lit Class History 4; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3; Usher at Senior Play 4. She ' s not noisy, loud or gay. But enjoys life in a sweet, quiet way. JUANITA STUBBS Weymouth Landing — General Course Nita Brownville High School, Brownville, Me.; Outdoor Club 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Weymouth High School 2, 3, 4; Secretary to Miss Stockwell 4. Eyes of blue and a smile that ' s true. GERALD SULLIVAN East Weymouth — General Course Suily Football 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Lunch Room Duty 4; Graduation Dance 4. As fine a friend as he is an athlete. DONALD SWAN Weymouth Heights — College Course Don Class Prophecy 4; Football Manager 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Cross Country 2, 3. 4; Track 2. 3; Laboratory Assistant 3, 4. Everybody ' s friend, nobody ' s enemy. OILMAN SYLVESTER East Weymouth — College Course Gil Band 3, 4; Orchestra 4. All tongues speak well of him. DOROTHY SYMPSON East Weymouth — Home Economics Course Dolly Junior Decorating 3; Graduation Clothing 4. There are some silent people who are more interest- ing than the best talkers. MARGARET TANGUY North Weymouth — Business Course Marge Junior Decorating 3; Junior Party 3; Home Room Messenger 2; Senior Party 4; Choir 1. 2; Gradua- tion Dance 4. Her smile is winning; her personality enchants. BARBARA TAYLOR North Weymouth — Business Course Barb Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 words per minute 3. Why work when play is more fun? RICHARD THAYER Weymouth Landing — College Course Dick Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 4; Spring Concert 2, 3, 4; Winter Concert 1. 2. 3, 4; Class Banquet 4. The only way to have a friend is to be one. c V Page Fifty-three DORIS THERIAULT East Weymouth — College Course Terry Class Will 4; Junior Party Entertainment 3; Horn Room Spelling Bee Champion 3; French Club 4; Honors 1. Be content to seem what you really are. KARIN THORNBERG East Weymouth — Business Course Connie Class Prophecy 4; Book Chili 4; Ski Club 4; Reflector Staff 2, 3. 4; High Honors 1, 2, 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60, 80, 100 and 120 words per minute 4; Secretary to Mr. Nelson 4; Head Cashier 2, 3. A good sport, a loyal friend, A worker on whom you can depend. WILLIAM THURSTON East Weymouth — Auto Repair Bill Truth is mighty and it -will prevail. EDWARD TIERNEY North Weymouth — Genearl Course Ed Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Winter Concert 2, 3, 4; Spring Concert 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1; Class Banquet 4. He has an infinite deal of wit. JOHN TIRRELL East Weymouth — Printing Johnny Exhibition 2; Lunch Room Duty 3. A man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. HELEN TOWER East Weymouth — College Course Reflector Staff 4 ; Junior Decorating 3 ; Home Room Messenger 2; Senior Prom 4. Pep, personality, and wit, Bach of these exactly fit. STANLEY TRIBOU North Weymouth — Sheet Metal Stan Exhibition 2. 3. We recognize a good worker by his good work. CHARLES TUCCI East Weymouth — Auto Repair Charlie Wrestling i ; Exhibition 2, 3. All (joes well with him. GERALD TWOMEY South Weymouth — Agricultural Course Jerry Silence makes the mind grow wiser. OLGA VALDES North Weymouth— Business Course Shorty Who ' s Who 4; Choir 1; Gregg Transcription Certi- cate for 60 and 80 words per minute 3. 100 words per minute 4; Junior High Office 4. Winning each heart and delighting each eye. WINIFRED WALLING North Weymouth — Husiness Course Winnie Choir 2 ; Candy (iirl at Footbal (iames 3. A comrade blithe and full of glee. Who dares to laugh out, loud and free. RALPH WALO South Weymouth — Husiness Course Ralph, Baldy Projection Club 3. 4; Reflector Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Track 4; Home Room Messenger 1. 2; Messenger for 107; Advertising Club 4; Honors 1. Graduation Dance 4. Humor seasoned with wit. Page Fifty ' four c a- ' ELEANOR WALSH Weymouth Landing Business Course hlly, L Lunch Room Duty i, - 3: Choir 1; Usher at Winter Concert 4; Advertising Club 4- Forever smiling, always on the go. MELVIN WALSH South Weymouth College Course Mel Class Prophecy 4; Nominating Committee 3; Band 1, 3; Christmas Flay 3: Usher at Graduation 3; Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Cross Country 2. 4; Honors 1, 2, 3. ... Little in site, friendly and laughing in spirit. ROBERT WARREN Weymouth Landing College Course Hop Who ' s Who 4; Projection Club 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Wrestling 2; Honors 1, 2, 3; Boys ' State Meet 3; Oscar Horton Trophy 4. The finest sport in everything he does. PATRICIA WEEKS Weymouth Landing— College Course Patty Library Assistant 2; Active Junior Red Cross 2; Band 2. 3. 4; Choir 2. 3. 4; Spring Concert 2, 3, 4; Winter Concert 3. 4; Class History 4; Athletic Dance Decorating Committee 4; High Honors 1, 2, 3- ,. Capable and a winning personality. FRANCIS WE1DMAN Weymouth Landing — Business Course Franny, Red. Weedy A companion that is cheerful is worth more than gold. ROSE WHEELER East Weymouth — General Course Ginger Choir 1; Lunch Room Duty 2, 3. 4; I ' sher at Concert 4; Advertising Club 4; Class Outing 4. She is merry and nay, And enjoys life each day. MADISON WHITTIER East Weymouth — College Course Mac Newton High School 2, 3; Aviation Club 2; Orange Shield 2 ; Home Room Manager 2 ; Weymouth High School 4. A good sport, a good friend. PARKER WHITTLE Weymouth Landing — College Course C. P. Ill Nominating Committee 4; Senior Prom 4; Ticket Collector at Concert 4; Cross Country 4; Track 3. 4; Football 2; Honors 1; Senior Play Ticket Collector 4. A good worker, a better sport, and a very good friend. PATRICIA WILLIAMS South Weymouth — College Course Pat, Patty Class Prophecy 4; Junior Party 3; Athletic Dance Decorating Committee 4; Book Club 4; French Club 4; Ski Club 4; Reflector Staff 4: Honors 1; High Honors 2. 3; Home Room Messenger 4; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1 ; Honorary- Member of the Old Colony Club 4. It ' s nice to be natural when you ' re naturally nice. PHYLIS WILLIAMS North Weymouth — Business Course Phyl Who ' s Who 4 ; Nominating Committee 3, 4 ; Choir 1; Home Room Messenger 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for 60 and 80 words 3, 100 and 120 words 4; Secretary to Mr. Gutterson 3, 4; High Honors 1, 2, 3. Although she looks qentle and shy. There ' s a twinkle of mischief in her eye. GERALDINE WOLFE North Weymouth — Business Course Gerry Home Room Messenger t; Junior Party 3; Junijr Decorating 3; Junior Outing 3; Assistant Student Council 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate for do words per minute 3; Advertising Club 4; Grad- uation Clothing 4. A laughing eye. a merry smile. Will always make a girl worth while. JOSEPH WOLFERT East Weymouth — Printing Joe Wrestling 1; Choir 2; Exhibition 2. 3; Nominating Committee 3; Lunch Room Duty 3. Quiet? Look again! PS I 1 V 1 B ' ' ' M Sk m Jm ( i c Sl, Page Fifty ' five ARLENE WOOD East Weymouth — Business Course Softball i, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Volleyball 3; 4 H Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3. Quietness is in itself a virtue. GEORGE WOOD East Weymouth — Business Course nody Advertising Club 4; Graduation Clothing 4- He that hath knowledge spareth words. MAHLON WOOD East Weymouth — Auto Repair Nominating Committee 3; U. S. Army 1943-1946. A word is enough for a wise man. MURIEL WOODWORTH North Weymouth — General Course Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; Lunch Room Duty 4. A real good sport is she. As anyone ' can plainly see. EDMUND WRIGHT, JR. East Weymouth — General Course Band 4. The finest sport in everything he does. Ed NELLIE WYSOCKI North Weymouth — Home Economics A Course Nellie Junior Decorating 3; Home Room Messenger 3; Class Outing 4. Variety is the spice of life. DONALD H. MILLER East Weymouth — Sheet Metal U. S. Army 1945-1947. A good pal is long remembered. Don Page Fifty-six r A Better World through LITERATURE By ANTHONY DANIELE Jl N order to perpetuate peace, there is a drastic need of deeper understanding and friendly relationship among the peoples of the world. What greater aid is there for creating such harmony than the benefits derived from culture? Without doubt, a better world would result from the acknowledgement of the value of literature, music, and art. Literature, the written reflection of great men, has had much influence upon the lives of all. Thus it is most necessary that it embody material that is wholesome, meaningful, entertaining, and educational. Milton once said, For books are as meats and viands are; some of good, some of evil substance. Today we live in a world teeming with literary works ; yet only a small percentage of these will stand the test of time, as have those of Shakespeare and Dickens. These two wrote to amuse, to entertain ordinary people ; yet the average person is really afraid to try to read these truly great writers. They think that such writers have no place in their lives. Inwardly, the real reason is a fear of not understanding or that too much effort will be entailed. It should be realized that a well-chosen story is an incessant challenge to a person ' s conception of life. It broadens a narrow life, increases a person ' s thinking, cultivates one ' s taste, and creates a literary appreciation. Through reading, people overcome prejudices by broadening their minds to understand the plights of others. Reading might be as essential a part of a man ' s life as eating or sleeping. Literature reveals to us the cares, aspirations, joys, sorrows, and dreams of human beings, so that we are enabled to sympathize with others. There are kinds of literature to suit every taste from the intelligent mystery to gentle humor. Books are friends is an expression we often hear. But do we ever hear the opposite? Some novels today, however, are examples of book enemies; they are of no value and satisfy only those who do not care to elevate their minds. Many read the works of true geniuses such as Dickens, Shakespeare, Thackeray, and Scott only when they are forced. Whatever type of literature desired can be found among the masters of the literary field. If one wants a story with an American history background, what books depict early American life better than Kenneth Roberts ' s Northwest Passage and Arundel ? Whoever prefers war stories should try Thirty Seconds over Tokyo or God Is My Co-Pilot. Social reform has yet to be more cleverly character- ized than it was in Victor Hugo ' s Les Miserables , the novel about a social outcast, Jean Valjean. Even though most novels contain the love element, those who enjoy the so-called love story can find one of the highest type in Romeo and Juliet , two names to this day synonymous with true love and sacrifice. Few ordinary people have ever heard of the Greek writer and philosopher, Plato, who, strange as it seems, wrote for everyone, young and old, learned and unlearned. Chaucer, renowned mediaeval Page Fifty-eight C 2±J poet, wrote about simple people for all people. If one wants a story of the struggles of the poor, one should turn to the life of Abraham Lincoln, who rose from a humble back-woodsman to the exalted position of President of the United Sates. There are countless worthwhile books for professional men, office workers, skilled laborers, and unskilled laborers. They need only to be hunted out. True, a fraction of literary value can be obtained from modern writers. Although much of modern literature is on a decidedly low scale, some of the more scrupulous writers have realized their tasks and have produced excellent material. What literature is more widely distributed than newspapers and periodicals? Many magazines, really worthless, are printed daily. Think of the thousands that are affected by these! The only one to remedy this situa- tion is the conscientious reader who carefully discriminates publications. Literature is a documentary of life. To understand human nature, to know your fellow being, to see in him his admirable points can be steps forward in a better way of living. Today literature is held in low esteem by many. In fact, it has been noted that in some high schools Shakespeare and Scott have been substituted by best-sellers. What competition literature has with the radio and movies which need little or no concentration ! This fact is a reason why people should read more. They cannot see in the movies or hear over the radio what they want at a given moment, but in books they can enjoy a different subject at any time. Reading is a means of extending our experiences geographically; we can travel to any corner of the world from darkest Africa to the snowy regions of the Yukon. Most unusual experiences can be gained by trekking westward to Oregon in Emerson Hough ' s The Covered Wagon or by flying with Anne Lindbergh ' s North to the Orient. We can extend our experiences historically by spending A Day in Old Athens with William Stearns Davis or by partaking of the struggles of early American pioneers in the book, Giants of the Earth. Reading carries us back years, centuries, generations, and projects us ahead to the future. Through books our experiences can be extended socially. How else can we more clearly understand social problems than by reading about them? Charles Dickens, one of the foremost novelists of all times, influenced a change of social conditions in England through his Oliver Twist and other novels. Literature can extend our experiences intellectually; we read to learn. Today when specialization in every field is steadily advancing, the intellectual capacity of all must be increased. Standards of education are rising and it will be unfortunate for the person who doesn ' t develop his intellectual abilities. Reading can extend our experiences emotionally. In reading substantial material, we can find solutions to our emotional problems. It does not seem possible that a person can overcome an emotional crisis in his life by reading. However, it is true. To illus- trate: the juvenile editor of Scribner ' s once made this statement, When I was of an early age, my father died ; I was broken-hearted. By reading a book telling how a girl of the same age as I came through, when both her parents died, I, inspired, overcame my grief. This quotation proves how helpful a book can be in time of an emotional setback. Lastly literature can expand our experiences morally. Where else are moral virtues better exemplified than in such works as Tennyson ' s Idylls of the King, Booker T. Washington ' s Up from Slavery , or Lowell ' s Vision of Sir Launfal ? Literature is inescapably moral, and reading and studying it have a moral effect. Whether the effect is good or bad depends upon the reader. No one can read a book without gaining some moral significance from it. Every day that we read the news- papers, we get either favorable or unfavorable information. Whenever we read a magazine, we get decided ideas from its various articles. Thus we should strive to read whatever will help us to face all problems, whether they are social, emotional, or moral, in order to bring about a better world, a world free from the nihilistic doctrines of communism, anarchy, and immorality. c SV. Page Fifty-nine A Better World through MUSIC By SALLY MATHEWS E man who hath not music in himself, nor is not moved with concord of sweet sound, is fit for treason, stratagems, and spoils. Shakespeare We are all familiar with music in its broader function — that of relaxation and recreation — but music has other and equally important functions bearing on everyday life which merit wider recognition. Music has a definite influence on character. Everyone realizes its power over human emotions. It is, perhaps, a little more difficult to picture the effect on character, but the one would naturally follow the other, since character is, to a large extent, a product of the emotions. Membership in a music group, while providing contacts, satisfies a natural desire. Aside from this, a great deal of the routine of musical group work is excellent training. One cannot succeed in any such organization unless he is physically and mentally alert. Playing an instrument calls for complete co-ordination of eye, ear, hand, and head, thus teaching concentration of the finest type. Participation in such a group teaches the im- portance of teamwork. A person learns to realize that, although he alone does not comprise the whole group, his absence will destroy the balance of instruments or voices, thus spoiling the desired effect. The lessons of routine, alertness, co-ordination, concentration, punctuality, co-operation, and the importance of the individual as an integral part of the group which are learned in such organizations, will be invaluable throughout life. There is no doubt that music is a social asset. A person who can sing or play an instrument is bound to be a welcomed member at parties and social gatherings ; he never lacks for company. Moreover, one who is thus the centre of a group assumes a certain responsibility in his anxiety to please, thus becoming a sort of leader. The arguments for music as a character-building influence are strong, and yet the present scheme of general education often fails to accord music its rightful place of importance. Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. It also can pacify the savage in the civilized breast. Even as David dispelled Saul ' s evil moods, and refreshed him by playing the harp, so today music is an important factor in social problems and crime prevention. Statistics show that of 30,000 children enrolled in the Music School Settlement in the heart of New York ' s East Side, not one student in twenty-five years had ever been brought before a Juvenile Court for delinquency. Now, eighteen years later, this marvelous record still stands. Furthermore, reports from penal institutions Page Sixty S ? show that musicians and musically educated persons rarely commit crimes. Music- induces moods and states of mind that are incompatible with crime. Plato said, Music is a moral law. It is the essence of order and leads to all that is good, just, and beautiful. As far back as primitive times, when man began to sing or beat out rhythm on drums, music became a serious and essential thing in life. It became a part of his work and has continued so throughout the world among people who engage in handi- crafts and in mass labor. Work songs, such as the Volga Boatman and hundreds of others, have relieved monotony and stimulated workers, even under cruel and oppressive conditions. The advent of the phonograph and the radio put music into millions of homes and increased interest in this art. About twenty years ago, a group of men came to realize that there was an entirely new and different field for music. Experiments showed that by relieving the monotony of mechanical operations by music, the efficiency of workers was increased, error decreased, nervous tension and fatigue were lessened, workers were happier and more co-operative, and their morale was noticeably raised. Thus, functional music, a planned music service, is revolutionizing conditions in offices, factories, and public places. A great many scientists and physicians believe that music has healing power. Science is on the threshold of many important discoveries regarding its healing possibilities. From ancient times to the present, some degree of the influence of music is traceable in national and international movements. Through the ages music has excited martial enthusiasm. Minstrels and monks of ancient times encouraged peoples to defend their lands. Luther used music to a large extent to bring about the Reformation. It was said of him that in his hands the soul and mind of the German people were as a lyre in the hands of the artist. The songs which became popular during World Wars I and II furnish evidence of the impetus music gives to troops which, in many instances, spells victory. That it was the influence of the music and not the words is illustrated by the following story told by Conan Doyle. Singing lustily from start to finish of a battle, Russian soldiers won a position. A spectator inquiring what were the words that so inspired the Russians was told they were ' Ivan ' s in the garden picking cabbages, ' repeated over and over again. There is no doubt that a tune and the instruments which bring it to the public exert a potent influence be it in religion, in social matters, or in national or in- ternational politics. Just as music has influenced history in the past, so will it exert its influence today and in the future. Music is international. There is no better way to understand a foreign people than to study the music. As people sing and play each other ' s music, they grow to understand each other better ; and people working, singing, playing together are not likely to turn their thoughts to fighting. At no time has music been more needed than now to bring about understanding and harmony and thus prevent war, the arch crime of nations. Music is pure poetry expressed through tone instead of words. Poetry in a foreign tongue might be entirely meaningless to us, whereas music of foreign lands can be understood and appreciated by all. Music is the universal language. As Herbert Spencer, who was a great believer in the power of music in the world, once remarked, Music must take rank as the finest of the fine arts — as the one which, more than any other, ministers to human welfare. c 5l Page Sixty ' one A Better World By PATRICIA WEEKS THROUGH ART -Hhe idea that art exists only within the frames in museums and galleries is as Victorian as horse-hair furniture. Art today is an important phase of everyday life; it affects the lives of men, women, and children in modern times more than it did in the days when confined within the galleries. It has always been important in respect to the fine arts, but in modern times many more practical uses are being found ; for example, there is the increasing realization of its place in education, its aesthetic value, the growing field in industry, and the active part which art principles play in our everyday lives. Since Pearl Harbor, art has played a dramatic role in the rehabilitation of our wounded, emotionally and physically. Thus, it is not a means of expression limited to the gifted, nor a subject to be isolated in museums and galleries. When art was first introduced into the schools, it had a relatively unimportant place, with little stress upon its educational value. Owing to stepped-up civilization, noted educators are becoming more conscious that students need the creative ex- pression afforded by art to offset the rest of the curriculum in the development of a rounded personality. Furthermore, they have discovered that visual means is the most effective method of learning in any field. Thus art in education has two sides; it facilitates the learning process and it develops personality. Equally important to the educational value is the aesthetic which tends to develop inner-satisfaction, appreciation, and self-expression. Art is not placed in the schools to encourage pupils to become masters, but to encourage the pupil to use his own creative ability and to discover things for himself. Students know the personal satisfaction that can be derived from something of their own creation, bringing relaxation from specialized academic subjects and rounding out personality, which, in turn, regulates behavior. The importance of art in affecting personalities can be shown by the amount given soldiers for emotional and physical rehabilitation. An excellent example of the latter occurred at the Gushing General Hospital in Framingham. A middle-aged soldier had come through one of the worst battles of the war with a mental disorder. Doctors were so worried that, after much thought, they suggested that some form of art work might help him. Being unskilled in art, the soldier didn ' t know what to do with the pencils and paper given him. When he was told to draw anything that came into his mind, he began drawing two hills, one a little larger than the other. He worked over his drawing for many hours; and, when his doctors came to see him, he exolained it as follows. He had partially covered the two hills with rocks, trees, and projections of all kinds. On the upward slope of the larger hill, the projections symbolized his military life, starting with his early training and climaxing, at the summit of the hill, Page Sixty-two C J with the hattle which had placed him in his present condition. Symbolically, he was drawing the events of his own life. The obstructions on the other side of the hill symbolized the events which occurred after his mental collapse, the valley between the two hills representing the lowest point of his mental condition. At the time of this report he was three-quarters of the way up the smaller hill, showing a normal in- terest in things about him. The doctors were enthusiastic about his work, stating that the self-expression illustrated in his drawing was becoming an incentive to the patient to climb to the top of the second hill and back to mental health. This is only one of the many cases which have benefited from art therapy. Art in the form of crafts, such as weaving and carpentry, provides exercise for damaged tissue and muscles. The fact that this exercise is in the form of something creative is an incentive to keep the patient at his work. In the industrial field, the artist no longer concerns himself merely with painting and sculpturing, but he turns his talents to the production of such practical articles as home fixtures and the new field of plastics. Almost all industries rely upon art in some way, whether it be in their advertising or design. Art is also an important factor in everyday life. What dreary places homes would be if it were not for those artistic persons who set the modes for decorations! Many great inventions have emerged from the drawing boards of persons with creative ability. Decorations in homes, landscaping of gardens, and personal appearances all rely upon art principles. Color, feeling for fabrics, design of homes, and style of furniture ; all these greatly enhance an individual ' s outlook on the world. A person ' s interest in everything about him will be quickened if he becomes interested in some creative ex- pression, whether it be revarnishing of an old table, or just dabbing about with water colors. His sense of observation will become more acute and he will begin to see beauty in everything from the paintings of the masters down to an old umbrella stand. He will become aware also of the discordant things about him, of ill-proportioned spacing or clashing colors in his surroundings, tending to encourage him to improve his home and community. As Kenyon Cox once said, Work thou for pleasure, sing or paint or carve the thing thou lovest, though the body starve. Who works for glory misses oft the goal ; Who works for money coins his very soul. Work for the work ' s sake, then, and it may be that things shall be added unto thee. Today we hope we have suggested ways in which your lives might be broadened by including within them some phases of literature, music, or art. These three have too often been overlooked, whether the neglect comes from the fear of trying something new, or of becoming so involved that enjoyment will be lessened. These are mere ex- cuses, for the small amount of work entailed will bring a great amount of pleasure. We are convinced that yours can be a fuller life if you will cultivate one of these closely allied subjects, literature, music, or art. c !V Page Sixty-three Bill Mcintosh. Jim Dalv, Fred Loud, Bill Brady Faith Turner, Betty Connolly, Helena LeVangie, Bertha La Montagne, Helen Tower Frank Smith, Fred Loud, Jim Daly; Second Row: Bill Rennie, Joanne McKinnon; Third Row: John Baumeister, Bill Brady, Winifred Caldwell Lorraine Kendall, Lillian Scar- pelli Paul Wheeler, Helena LeVangie; Second Row : Jean Bentley, Bertha LaMontagne; Third Row: George O ' Neil, Roald Heitmann, George McCue Marion Doyle. Lois Gould Miss Jones, Miss Reidy, Miss Fay Barbara Keefe Warren Porter Audrey McKenna Peggy Knox Mike LaRocco, Bob Warren, George Bicknell Bob Warren Madeline Paone, Louise Sim- onds; Second Row: Fay Maddy, Carolyn Dewey, Phyllis Pingree Barbara and Loraine Condrick Rose B ianco, Doris Griggs Helen Tower. Lorraine Condrick, Barbara Ruxton; Back Row: Barbara Condrick. Meredith Hol- brook, Lois Gould Bert Doble, John Gallian, John Baumeister Barbara Dwyer Muriel Woodworth, Beverly Stearns. Evelyn Forest 21. Pete Johnson 22. Eileen Kezer 23. Nancy Dorn 24. Polly Jordan 25. Nancy Brda 26. Rex Fenderson, Fred Loud 27. Sally Mathews, Parker Whittle 17- 18. 19. First Row (left to right) : A. Curtin, Mr. Steele, C. Bergfors, W. LeVangie. B. Jordan, D. Almquist, Miss White. Mr. Brown, M. Dwyer; Second Row: J. Colarusso, H. Stenherg. B. Chellis, A. Desmond, B. Hamilton, P. Donovan, D. Donaldson, J. Freeman, V. Horsch; Third Row: A. Leslie. P. Williams, J. Bentley, B. Ferreira, V. Gauley, T. Papergeorge. J. Barker, K. Weeks. S. S avola; Fourth Row: C. Hanson. E. Kezer, H. Tower. L. Gould, M. Doyle, A. Sheehan, H. LeVangie, B. LaMontagne, D. Chellis; Fifth Row: R. Walo, E. MacDougal, P. Densmore, C. Stone, K. Thornberg, N. Ames, E. Rogers. Jl he Staff of the Reflector has just finished another successful year during which there have been three regular issues and the Year Book. For the first time it was necessary to have certain parts of the Year Book printed outside the Weymouth Vocational School. By choosing the material of most worth from all the classes we have endeav- ored to make our school paper one of the best. We hope our efforts have not been in vain and that the students have found the Reflector of interest. We of the Reflector wish to thank our faculty advisers, Mr. Prescott B. Brown, Miss Alice White, and Mr. James F. Steele, for the splendid and unt iring service and advice they have given us. We wish to thank also the teachers for their assistance, and are grateful to Mr. Harry F. Duncan for his co-operation in print- ing the Reflector. We wish to extend our wishes to next year ' s staff. May they have as great a year as has the staff of 1946—1947. Page Sixty ' six -? REFLECTOR First Row (left to right): M. Perrow. R. O ' Neil, J. Walsh, J. Freeman, A. Curtin; Second Row: B. Grounds, R. McCarthy, B. Messier, J. McMerriman, L. Nvberg, J. Nash, P. Schlusemeyer, J. Chase, H. Cassiani; Third Row: R. Rosa, J. McCarthy, E. DeLuca, D. Almquist, S. Smith, R. Bresnahan. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, in this past year, was enlarged to seven members from each of the three upper classes. Before this, the number has been five from each class. This change was made so that the Council could sponsor more affairs. As usual, the Athletic Dance was held in December, and another dance is planned for October of the coming year. The senior members of the Council took part in a program at Plymouth High School where a convention of all Student Council bodies of southeastern Massachusetts was held. There was also a spring convention at Rockland. With a new year coming, we hope that the Council will be able to perform as effectively in the future as it has in the past. Officers for ip 6—ip y President, James McCarthy Vice President, Don Almquist Secretary, Jean Walsh Seniors Don Almquist Joanne McMerriman Helen Casciani Barbara Messier Priscilla Schlusemeyer James McCarthy Jean Nash Juniors Rita O ' Neil Steward Smith Jean Walsh Lillian Nyberg Richard Rosa Barbara Grounds Sophomores Ann Curtin Robert McCarthy Joan Freeman Edward De Luca James Chase Marjorie Perrow Robert Bresnahan c V. Page Sixty-seven First Row (left to right): G. Dunn, K. Weeks, N. Cain, E. Ewing, R. Pullo, J. Shea, J. Shaw, C. Currier, J. Dickson, H. McGlynn, N. Shaw, W. Allison. S. Mathews, C. Stone, R. Marr, R. Lewis. R. Coletti, B. Bussiere, R. Peterson, E. Kezer, Bandleader, Russell Jack. Second Row: B. Jordan, L. Simmonds. E. Tierney, S. Lynch, R. Madden, T. Knowles. R. Doherty, J. Rathgeh. R. Leites, 11. Alden, J. Cosgrove, A. DelBosco, C. Thompson, J. Austin, C. Palmer, P. Weeks. F. Butler, D. Resnick, W. Thayer. R. Cass. M. Paone. A. Greene. Third Row: P. Pingree, M. Paone, W. Mills, A. Fitts, R. Thayer, M. Pearson, II. Siroonian, D. Hull, L. Desmond, G. Sylvester, H. Speck, I. Walling. N. dimming, R. Rosa, P. Spallino, D. Ferguson, P. Berry, A. Cavanaugh, Marching Instructor, Francis Kelly. Fourth Row: A. Clow. W. Smith. T. Boraks, E. Acorn, J. Delahunt, H. Bates, J. Kilburne, G. Rogers, J. Nevins, E. Wright, L. Southworth, R. Fitts, A. Emberly, B. Robbins, C. Stebbins, P. Shepherd. T BAND he past year has been a busy and successful one for the Weymouth High Band under its capable director, Mr. Jack. The group, besides playing at assemblies, attended all the football games and delighted the spectators with snappy maneuvers, greatly enhanced by the colorful effect of the new uniforms. The band also participated in the annual Winter and Spring Concerts and took part in a special concert on March 14, when they played host to the A Capella Choir from Keene, New Hampshire. Clarinets Joan Austin Robert Bowes Beverly Bussiere Francis Butler Ralph Coletti William Jackson Richard Lewis Robert Marr Charleen Palmer Roy Peterson Harold Porter Ralph Pullo David Resnick John Shaw Norman Shaw John Shea Clayton Stone Barbara Walsh Patricia Weeks Oboes Richard Summers William Thayer Saxophones Natalie dimming Donald Ferguson Lauren Osgood Bradford Robbins Philip Shepherd Alto Horn Arthur Fitts Cornets Elaine Acorn Robert Alden Henry Bates Franklin Boraks Leo Boyle Allan Brown John Cosgrove John Delahunt Robert Doherty Herbert Fairfield Jerome Kilburne Theodore Knowles Robert Leites Richard Madden Marjorie Pearson Janice Rathgeb William Smith Herbert Taylor Richard Thayer Flutes William Alison Clifford Currier Janet Dixon Sally Mathews Helen McGlynn Baritone Horns Philip Berry Arthur Emberly Bass Horn William Mills Trombones Roy Cass Earl Ewing Shirley Lynch Robert Rosa Philip Spallino Harvey Speck Shirley Southworth Charles Stebbins Charles Sundin Edward Tierney Drums Leo Desmond Donald Hull Barkov Siroonian Irving Walling Edmund Wright Glockenspiel Carolyn Thompson Bass Drum Anthony DelBosco Tim pani Elliot Rogers French Horns Albert Clow Robert Fitts Band Manager George Dunn Librarians Nancy Cain Katherine Weeks Page Sixty-eight First Row (left to right): B. Brown, N. Cumming, N. Norwood, P. Chandler, J. Callahan. E. Wardwell. R. Benedict, M. Pearson; Second Row: N. Cain, J. Potts, S. Lynch, K. Weeks, C. Palmer, P. Weeks, S. Mathews, J. Thompson, M. Nyberg; Third Row: J. Cosgrove, J. Sundin. I. Bloom, L. Egon, G. Rogers, A. DelBosco, W. Thayer, C. Currier. F. Butler, F. Payne. C. Fitts, C. Bergfors. W. Mills; Fourth Row: A. Clow, D. Cain, R. Summers, R. Fitts, W. Jackson, E. Tierney, R. Thayer, W. Alison, L. Osgood, J. Delahunt, T. Petze, G. Sylvester, P. Berry. ORCHESTRA T his year the orchestra has become increasingly popular outside the high school as may be seen by its performances for grammar school P. T. A. ' s, the Teachers ' Association, the Old Colony Club, and the De Molay Minstrel Show. Under the able and understanding director, Mr. Jack, the orchestra has presented programs including suites, waltzes, opera selections, marches, and light orchestral works. A notable improvement this year is the increase in the violin section. Several of the members attended the New England Music Festival in Brattleboro, Vermont, where they played in a one hundred piece orchestra composed of music students from all over New England. MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA Clarinets Carl Bergfors Francis Butler W illiam Jackson Charleen Palmer Patricia Weeks Violins Ruth Benedict David Cain June Callahan Clifford Currier Lars Egon Arthur Fitts Robert Fitts William Mills Nancy Norwood Mildred Nyberg Francis Payne Joan Potts John Sundin Cello Elinor Wardwell Cornets John Cosgrove John Delahunt Marjorie Pearson Richard Thayer Saxophone Lauren Osgood Piano Ira Bloom Betsey Brown Pauline Chandler Joanna Thompson Librarians Nancy Cain Katherine Weeks Flutes William Alison Sally Mathews Baritone Horn Philip Berry Timpani Elliott Rogers French Horn Albert Clow ' From bones Shirley Lynch Edward Tierney Oboes Richard Summers William Thayer Drums Donald Hull Thomas Petze Gilman Sylvester Bass Drum Anthony DelBosco c SVi Page Sixty ' nine First Row (left to right) : R. Nash, R. Judge, E. Barker, E. McKenzie, B. McKenzie, K, Mahoney, M. Pace, P. Chandler, P. Pitcher, J. Hayden; Second Row: V. Walsh, B. Smith, N. Cain. S. Mathews, G. MacLean, M. Mapes, J. Johnson, L. Courchene, R. Wilkie, A. Gillman, J. Hayden; Third Row: P. Farr, B. Townsend, E. Sullivan, L. Longchamps, P. Weeks, D. Chellis, T. Papageorge. J. Potts. D. Pirel. E. Nerger, T. Morash, M. Jewell; Fourth Row: J. Slayter, B. McKenzie, J. Thompson, C. Gill, L. Nyberg. C. Thompson, A. Campbell, M. Littlefield, J. Letourneau, E. Stern, P. Frye, J. MacGoldrick; Fifth Row: R. Colette, C. Currier, C. Fitts, W. Spencer, L. Osgood, E. Hannaford, R. Fitts, R. Summers, W. Mills, P. Berry. JL he Choir has successfully completed its third year under the capahle leadership Mr. Russell Jack. This past year they participated in the Spring and Winter Concerts and also gave a program for the Monday Club. Seven choir members, along with members of the band and orchestra, attend- ed the New England Music Festival in Brattleboro, Vermont. All those who attended the special concert in March were given a thrill to hear the Keene, N. H. Hig h School A Capella Choir, who gave our choir members something to strive for in the future. Page Seventy r CHOIR First Row (left to right): R. Walo. N. Cain, A. McKenna, A. Spence, W. Mills; Second Row: Miss Flaherty, director, B. Jordan, S. Ouellet, S. Reidy, L. Simonds, S. Mathews; Third Row: G. Petze, L. Kendall, P. Estabrook, J. Cullivan, L. Boyle. SENIOR PLAY n the nights of February 14 and March 4 the Senior Class presented the three- act comedy, A Date with Judy, adapted from the popular radio program of the same name, under the able direction of our new guidance teacher, Miss Edna Flaherty. The plot centres around Judy Foster, a vivacious sixteen-year-old, and her attempts to raise money for the Community Relief Fund Ball. Her father ' s win- ning the contest for the most kissable lips, the reading of the horrible confession to the P. T. A. instead of Mrs. Foster ' s planned speech, and Mitzie ' s portrayal of a French divorcee to impress Mr. Martindale, a Broadway producer were only a few of the amusing situations which resulted. THE CAST Judy Foster Melvin Foster Dora Foster Randolph Foster Hannah Barbara Winsocket Oogie Pringle Mitzie Hoffman Mr. Martindale Mrs. Hotchkiss Eloise Hotchkiss Mrs. Schlutzhammer Rex O ' Connor Susie O ' Connor Audrey McKenna William Mills Nancy Cain Ralph Walo Lorraine Kendall Sally Mathews Alfred Spence Beverly Jordan Leo Boyle Jean Cullivan Shirley Ouellet Louise Simonds Paul Estabrook Shirley Reidy c SVj Page Seventy ' One First Row (left to right) : Mr. Arlanson, Coach, J. Coveney, Ronald Smith. R. Fenderson, J. Dalto, J. Duca. H. Boucher, J. Gallian, G. Sullivan, W. Porter. M. LaRocco, G. Bicknell, K. V;irren, R. Liva. J jr. Hayes, Asst. Coach. Second Row: D. Swan, Mgr.. A. McKinnon. N. Russo. B. Roulston. R. DeVito, J. DiGravio, W. Leone, K. Gerrish, R. Pope. B. Dohle, J. Brayshaw. F. Loud, W. Mcintosh, Mr. Lyond. Faculty Mgr.. R. Claflin, Third Row: R. Mills, Mgr., Richard Smith. T. Fisher, J. Baumeister, E. DeLuca, R. McBurnie. VV. Jackson, R. Walbridge. R. Sherwood, J. Bennett, W. Newcomb, R. Connell, I). Walsh, E. Adams. D. Nicol. FOOTBALL H ead Coach Harry Arlanson. following his return from his wartime position as a lieutenant in Uncle Sam ' s Navy, and assisted by Leo Hayes and Russell Maz- zola, piloted the Maroons to another successful season. Facing one of the toughest schedules ever tackled by a Weymouth team and knowing little or nothing about his material, Coach Arlanson had his work cut out for him. Spring drills were held for the first time in the annals of the school, and fall practice started in mid-August. By the time the first game rolled around, Weymouth was sporting a well drilled and smooth functioning eleven. Out of the eleven games played, Rindge, Belmont, North Quincy, Cambridge Latin, Braintree, Dedham, Watertown and Brockton felt the sting of defeat at the hands of the Maroon towners. The victory at Brockton was the outstanding game of the year. At Brookline, Weymouth went down to defeat in a bitterly contested game. Quincy eked out a victory over an injury riddled Weymouth team, while a determined Hingham eleven took advantage of Weymouth errors and beat the Maroons in a stunning upset. Although thrice beaten, the 1946 team, led by co-captains John Gallian and Gerald Sullivan, was never out-classed or out-fought. Weymouth 19 Rindge Tech 7 Weymouth 36 Belmont 6 Weymouth 7 Brookline 13 Weymouth 27 North Quincy 6 Weymouth 7 Quincy 12 Weymouth 26 Cambridge Latin Weymouth 19 Braintree 6 Weymouth 13 Dedham 7 Weymouth 26 Watertown 6 Weymouth 21 Brockton 12 Weymouth Hingham 7 Page SevcntV ' two -? First Row (left to right): W. Rennie, H. Boucher, J. Coveney; Second Row: Coach Wm. Erwin, M. Walsh, J. Duca, J. Doyle, Manager, W. Mcintosh; Third Row: J. McCarthy, D. Swan, J. Daly, A. Daniele, G. Sullivan, R. Caruso. BASKETBALL The Weymouth High basketball team was rather a disappointment this year to its new coach, Bill Erwin, in view of the fact that he usually produces champion- ship teams and that the squad was composed for the most part of veterans. The team compiled a record of six victories and nine loss es. This does not truly tell the worth of the team, because three of the losses were by two points or less. Coach Erwin worked hard with no outside co-operation, except the able assistance of Bob Ambler, returned war veteran, to mould his boys into a team. The only sign of success appeared when the team won three games in a row in the middle of the season. This year ' s record was: B. C. High 28 Weymouth 26 Weymouth 38 Brockton 28 Weymouth 36 Rockland 31 North Quincy 46 Weymouth 18 Braintree 33 Weymouth 32 Weymouth 29 Hingham 28 Quincy 35 Weymouth 33 North Quincy 53 Weymouth 28 Weymouth 40 Hingham 32 Weymouth 43 Attleboro 42 Weymouth 38 Quincy 27 Brockton 47 Weymouth 33 Braintree 37 Weymouth 3 1 Attleboro 46 Weymouth 34 Rockland 32 Weymouth 26 c Sl, Page Seventy ' three First Row (left to right) : C. Stone, P. Whittle, G. O ' Neill, R. Liva, R. Evans, P. Shepherd, W. Mills, R. Estabrook; Second Row: Senior Mgr. C. Briggs. J. Gallian, B. Connell, J. Beaumeister, R. Fenderson, R. Rosa, Junior Mgr. J. Pickett; Third Row: R. Alden, A. Clow. N. Balfour. P. Berry. Soph. Mgr. H. Young R. Peach, L. Nadell, R. Smith, R. Marr; Fourth Row: W. Keefe, R. McMullin, H. Bates, T. Curran, L. Fulton, R. Parsons, W. Jackson, Coach O. Page. TRACK Wn-„ the State Track Championship to defend, Coach Oral Page has started track practice on Legion Field. Most of the members of last y ear ' s team are back, including Captain Dick Liva. One of the toughest schedules in years has been made up. The aim for the year will be to win the State Meet at Newton and the South Shore Meet at Weymouth, which is again sponsored by Weymouth. The Schedule: April 25 Boston College High May 6 Hingham at Hingham May 13 North Quincy May 15 Brookline at Brookline May 19 Quincy at Quincy May 24 State Meet at Newton May 27 Milton at Milton May 29 Braintree at Braintree June 7 Brockton at Brockton June 3 South Shore Meet at Weymouth Page Scvcnty ' four -? Hack Row (left to right): Mr. Page. James Egan, Edward White. Luther Fulton, Kenneth D ' Ambrosia, John Cassese, (Asst. Mgr.), Russell Trufant. Front Row: William Mills, Donald Swan, Paul Estabrook, Carl Bergfurs, Parker Whittle, Melvin Walsh, John Angeline, (Mgr.). JL his year ' s edition of the Weymouth cross-country team, led by Captain Carl Bergfors, and coached by Mr. Oral Page, completed another successful season. The Marooons were victorious in 8 out of 9 dual meets and tied for fifth in the State Meet held at Franklin Park. The week before the team ' s only loss (to Arling- ton) and two weeks before the State Meet, Bob Parson, junior sensation, under- went an emergency appendectomy, which hindered the team ' s chances greatly. Since there were no outstanding stars, every man on the team must be given credit for the fine record they compiled, which fact is a tribute to their school and coach. Low score wins: COUNTRY Weymouth 15 Weymouth 23 Weymouth 18 Weymouth 21 Weymouth 16 Weymouth 20 Weymouth 15 Weymouth 17 Weymouth 32 Braintree 41 Rockland 33 Brookline 39 Braintree 44 Brockton 47 Everett Vocational 35 Wellesley 46 Milton 38 Arlington 25 c SV Page Seventy4we Left to right: P. Schlusemeyer, B. Dwyer, J. Walsh, R. O ' Neil, M. Loud, C. Hansen, M. Mielbye, M. Keohan. Jl his past year the cheer leaders have backed the various athletic teams on to success. At football games, basketball games, and track meets, the girls have stood behind the teams encouraging the boys. The entire group attended the State Track Meet at the Boston Gardens and the first basketball game with B. C. High at the arena, while, rain or shine, they were seen at the football games leading the crowd in cheers. Besides these various activities the cheerleaders held many pep rallies in the auditorium. The senior girls leaving this year are Barbara Dwyer and Priscilla Schluse- meyer whose places will be filled by two new cheerleaders who, with the rest of the squad, will be led by Jean Walsh. We all wish Jean and the girls the best of luck in the coming year. Page SeventV ' six -? First Row (left to right): G. Macri, K. Briggs, D. Swan, W. Mcintosh, J. Nesson,; Second Row: J. Pickett, E. Binckley. A. Landers, K. Young, A. Monahan; Third Row: J. Mills, T. Healey, R. Peterson, R. Steele, D. Nicol, L. Cicchese. MANAGERS ' CLUB TT he Managers ' Club includes the managers of all the various sports carried on in the high school. It was organized for the purpose of helping the managers of these sports to understand better all the problems connected with their work. From week to week the coaches, including football Coach Harry Arlanson, basketball Coach Bill Erwin, track Coach Oral Page, gave talks on what they thought were duties of manager and how they should be fulfilled. During the fall Mr. Norman Loud conducted a course in First Aid. The officers for the year are: Donald Swan, President William Mcintosh, Secretary-Treasurer c Vj Page Seventy-seven First Row (left to right): K. Thornberg, Miss Gloster, J. Norve; Second Row: E. Forest, R. Chellis, H. Nelson, P. Williams, H. Stenberg, M. O ' Connell, R. Banks; Third Row: P. Whitford, L. Nyberg. J. McGoldrick, E. MacDougall, S. Savola. BOOK CLUB The Book Club was organized this year under the guidance of Miss Gloster, our new librarian. Karin Thornberg was elected chairman, and Jeanne Norve, secretary. Books, both current and old favorites, were discussed at the meetings each month. During the vacations, the club went to several plays in Boston. One was Call Me Mister, a musical revue, and the other was the musical comedy The Red Mill. An Open House Day was held to introduce the new members to the library. Exhibits of different things were displayed. Refreshments were served later. We wish to extend our best wishes to next year ' s club and hope that every student who likes to read will make an effort to come to the meetings. Page Seventy ' eight First Row (left to right): D. Ther:ault, M. Carr, M. Knight, L. Melville, D. Daniele, J. Barker; Second Row: M. Grogan, C. Smith, L. Boyle, P. Williams, N. Cain, A. Daniele, S. Savola, J. Bentley, K. Mahoney; Third Row: E. Norris, D. Chellis, S. Mathews, K. Weeks, C. Palmer, P. Baulis, B. Dowd, M. Cushing, P. Rivelle, B. LaMontagne, M. Galvin, E. Cain, E. Blackwell; Fourth Row: J. Fopiano, E. Forest, M. Smith, L. Nyberg, J. Sheehy, C. Thompson, J. Merten, M. Chubbuck, R. Cass, F. Maddy, B. Baird. FRENCH CLUB This year Le Cercle Francais under the direction of Miss Canning had many enjoyable and successful meetings. The meetings which were conducted in French were held twice a month. A chairman was appointed each time to take charge of the program, which included songs, games, and other kinds of entertainment in French. One of the projects of the year was the adoption of a French war orphan, Monique Minquet, a girl eight years old whose father was killed in 1940 and whose mother died in 1943. A chairman and committee made up two packages, one of food and one of clothing, to be sent to the orphan every other week. Anthony Daniele, President Patricia Williams, Vice-President Nancy Cain, Secretary Leo Boyle, Treasurer c V Page Seventy-nine First Row (left to right) : L. Melville, R. Livingstone, G. Butler, K. Thornberg, W. Jackson, R. Peterson, D. Rees; Second Row: P. Farr, C. Currier, C. Hollis, H. Lundquist, R. McLellan, Mr. Cleaves, J. Gallagher, R. Heitman, E. Healy, G. Leary, J. Barker; Third Row: V. Nelson, P. O ' Leary, M. Richards, F. Packard, J. Norve, H. Stenberg, B. Messier, P. Williams; Fourth Row: C. Bergfors, R. Clark, E. Wright, R. Marr, J. Hawes, J. Merten, L. Boyle, C. Peterson, F. Smith, R. Parsons. SKI CLUB This past spring brought to a close the first season of the Weymouth High School Ski Club. The club, under the supervision of Mr. Cleaves, was formed to provide instruc- tion and to stimulate interest in skiing. With a membership of approximately forty pupils, the club elected George Butler, president; William Jackson, first vice-president; William Livingstone, second vice-president; Kar in Thornberg, secretary; and Roy Peterson, treasurer. Roald Heitmann served as senior technical adviser. Notwithstanding the deficiency of local snowfall, the group enjoyed many outings at the South Shore Country Club and exciting trips on the snow train to North Conway, New Hampshire. The present members wish to thank the art department, which this year designed the club insignia to be given to active members, and wish to extend to all students a cordial invitation to membership. It is hoped that even better opportunities for the club will prevail next year. LEGION ORATORICAL CONTESTANTS T he annual oratorical contest, sponsored by Weymouth American Legion Post 79, was held at Legion Hall on February 4, 1947. The subjects of the talks by the contestants were: Leo Boyle Our Living Constitution Robert Goodspeed The Constitution, A Barrier Against Tyranny Lorraine Kendall The Privileges Of Our American Citizens Michael Smith Our Constitution, Temple of Liberty Karin Thornberg The Framing Fathers In a close and spirited contest, Michael J. Smith was judged the winner. He later won the county championship. Judges of the contest were: Mr. Prescott Brown Weymouth High School Miss Muriel Goudey Quincy High School Mrs. F. H. McGrath Weymouth School Department Mr. Edward Oakman Brainlree High School Miss Alice White Weymouth High School c Vi Page Eighty-one Class Will The grizzled old man had been sitting in the shade of the huge tree for at least two hours without getting anything resembling a nibble. Suddenly, something digged at the end of his pole. Quickly he reeled it in, excited at first, then disappointed. All he had was an odd-looking bottle. He was about to throw it back when he noticed something shining from within. Quickly he reached inside and pulled out a laded, brownish-yellow scroll. He untied the maroon and gold ribbon which held it together and began to read, his eyes widening with each line. We, the Senior Class of 1947 of Weymouth High Sc hool, under the obligation of the faith and trust now resting in our hands, do hereby undertake to present our bequests to the classes which will follow: To 211 we leave a squeak neutralizer to take care of the squeaking chairs. To Miss White we leave a traffic dummy to insure her safety. To 212 we will locks on the doors to save wear and tear on; Mr. Kelly. To Mr. Kelly we will an adding machine to make bookkeeping easier for him and his students. To 216 we bequeath a robot to take care of the blackboards. To Miss Canning we bequeath an elevated chair to allow her to see the students as they sneak away to walk around the school in the morning. To 217 we leave a set of walkie-talkies to keep law and order. To Mr. Cleaves we leave either a higher door or a lower floor. To 218 for future classes, we will a gilded waste basket in which to deposit gum; and, for the mistress herself, to save her voice, a record which repeats, Come now, seniors! To 304 we bequeath the quality of patience, with the type room on one end and the lab on the other. To Miss Silverman, we bequeath a swinging door between 303 and 304; to Miss Vining, we bequeath a new heater for 301 to help on those cold winter days. To Mr. Whittle we leave an atomic bomb to quiet the assemblies. To Mr. Lyons we will an electric eye to determine whether or not excuses are written by the parents or by the pupils. To the juniors we bequeath all the problems and happy times of graduation year. To the sophomores we leave the pledge to continue the good sportsmanship shown at Weymouth High School. To the freshmen we bequeath the relief of becoming sophomores, so that they will no longer have to be called the pea-green freshmen. To room 3 and Mr. Whittemore we will an X-ray machine to detect early lunch- eaters behind raised desk covers. To Mr. Whipple we leave a turnstile to keep the boys from crowding the office the first thing in the morning. c V Page Eighty-three To the automobile shop and Mr. Baton we bequeath a pair of roller skates to help him get around the shop faster. To Mr. Sherwood, the cabinet and carpentry shop we will the dream that some day they will have a new dust-collecting system. To Mr. Clark and the sheet metal shop we leave one sheet of stainless steel to compensate for that used in the making of bracelets. To Mr. Boland we bequeath the gazelle boy to run errands for him. To Mr. Duncan we will all of our old excuses so that in his spare time he may print a work of fiction. To Mr. Mahn we leave a box of sleeping tablets so that he won ' t lie awake nights, worrying how the boys are making out in their work after graduation. To Mr. Klay we bequeath an inch worm to do his measuring in the mechanical drafting class. To Mr. Nelson we will a robot to sweep up his room after his sophomores leave- each period. ToMr. Lynch we leave two strong boys to carry the large barrel out to the incinerator. Our final request is that future graduating classes of Weymouth High School will measure in every respect to the high qualities of good school citizens that characterize the Class of 1947. The old man sighed, recalling fond memories of that class of classes, his class. For a moment after reading the scroll he sat quietly smiling, reminiscently. Then he resumed his fishing, happy with his day ' s catch. Page Eighty ' four r - ' WOODLAND STUDIO UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 58 Commercial St. Weymouth, Mass. Tel. 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Wey. 1170 Compliments of JIGG ' S SODA BAR and VARIETY STORE THOMAS ' CORNER NORTH WEYMOUTH Wey. 0721 £- V Page Ninety-three JESSEMAN ' S HARDWARE C.C. SHEPHERD STORE FUNERAL HOME 1 COLUMBIAN SQUARE SOUTH WEYMOUTH SOUTH WEYMOUTH Compliments of ORCUTT ' S Dr. Jordan P. Sandman D.D.S. + FRESH FROZEN FROSTED FOODS Fancy Groceries Self Service T COLUMBIAN STREET SOUTH WEYMOUTH DEPOT SQUARE SOUTH WEYMOUTH Wcy. 3126- W Page Ninety-four r V KITCHEN WARE X m. X X VJ X X J J ± 1 TT i 111 J J Congratulations and Garden Supplies IVJ LUC Class of 1947 CARMOTE Paints Varnishes A Artnur ivi. justice from the HARDWARE 782 BROAD STREET JbIN 1 ls n EAST WEYMOUTH Telephone Weymouth 0773-M PERSONNEL j • Compliments of at JASAN THEATRE REMICK ' S EAST WEYMOUTH Tel. 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