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

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Our days l hard work were rewarded by recreation oJ various types, such as the wonderful banquet and the chilly outing at Fearing ' s Pond, Plymouth. Bu i : Let ' s not forget Open House that year. Wasn ' t it highlighted by the Science Fair? Fred: Right, Bill. The theme was Science in Everyday Life . The owl attrac ted loads of attention to the biological exhibit. On the more serious side, Fred J. Spencer ' s display of electrical equipment proved most interesting. Margie: We elected our class officers that year. Although none of them were able to come today, we should give some recognition in June to our choices— President, Jim Kane; I ' ire-Presideut, Dick Alemian; Secretary, Connie Godfrey; and Treasurer, Ann Shields. Ann: 1 wonder if every year in the spring the outdoor assembly is still held at which various scholastic and athletic awards are distributed and a Harvard book is presented to an outstanding student in the Junior Class. I ' m quite certain Karl Anderson was presented the book in 1950 by Air. Brown. Bob: That ' s correct, Ann. The highlight of the year to me was its closing with an outing at Craigville Beach, Hyannis. Not only did our classmates have an enjoyable time, but also many spectators were amused by some of the more scientific-minded students who were conducting experiments regarding the force ol gravity on freely falling bodies. One result was found— a blanket cannot be expected to withstand the force of 240 pounds over any long period of time. Some of these so-called scientists were also members of Division IIIA3, who made a futile attempt earlier in the year to demolish the new chemistry quarters. Eddik: it seems that at last we ' ve reached the most important of the lour years— our senior year— lor consideration. That year started with our lacing a great period of uncertainty because of the Korean crisis, ft was only too soon that war reached home and two of our classmates, George Ward and Buddy Roberts, were called to serve with Uncle Sam. Remember how the boys in the National Guard were wondering from day to day when their unit would be activated? Frank: I sure do. During the year, however, we had a good many opportunities to forget temporarily some of the more important world problems. The school took pride in the football team, led by co-captains, Jim Kane and Whitey Nelson. Teamwork and the superior coaching of Harry Arlanson brought Weymouth to the class-A title. Bob: Wasn ' t that Brockton game a thriller! Even Bill Cunningham was there to see us gain another victory. He was impressed with the game— and with the cheerleaders, among whom were Lois Terry, Majorie Daniele, and Rosalie Kane. Larry: The Revere game was another great one, but the radios in the stands giving reports of Brockton defeating Waltham were receiving as much at- tention as the players on the field. March:: The learn was rewarded by the trip to the South to play Landon High at the Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Florida. How delighted the fans were to see W eymouth triumphant with a score of 34-18 and so win the Eastern Seaboard Championship! Jack: A great reception was given the team (by the fans who were lucky enough to get tickets) at the banquet in December. White sweaters were given to all players and special recognition was given to Jim Kane, who was awarded the Oscar Horton Trophy, and to Bob Savola, who received the Anonymous Trophy— one for making the greatest progress. Page Ninteen

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Bob: We certainly did, Buzzy, and sonic of us were hopefully looking forward io the day when we would be taking their places. Sheila: We didn ' t need to feel too downhearted, because some of our friends were soon to play a rather important part in school affairs by being elected to the Student Council for 1948-1949. Is there anything else to add for our freshman year, Tom? Tom: No, so let ' s consider the sophomore year. I ' ve done a little thinking about that year and have a list lor you to consider. Here goes. Our classmates were certainly surprised upon returning in September to see the newly painted and furnished looms on the third floor. However, the classrooms were not so impressive as the new laboratory facilities which became available. This whole situation led to some contusion, because the library had been changed Irom the third to the second Moor. Miss Betty Gill, who had served as an exchange teacher from England, was replaced by Mr. Leslie Dicker ol London. Miss Dorothy Pearson was now back with us alter a yeai in England and Miss Ruth Mayo had left for Europe in August. On December 5 the annual athletic dance was held. The annual projec t ol the c arpentry boys in the- Voe ational Sc hool thai yeai was to build a house ' ol Cape Cod design lor Mr. Thomas Lyons, Jr. The agricultural department boys started their paper, the F.F.A. (Future Farmers ot America) News in January. In May, the school sponsored a successful Science Open House, lor which the various science classes prepared a number ol interesting exhibits. Conrad: I think we should mention the track teams. That was the second season in which Weymouth won all its winter dual meets and did extremly well in both the Northeastern Interscholastic and State meets. Jim: True, and 1 well remember the outstanding record ol Mike Murphy, who broke one ol the oldest records— that ol the mile. Jack: That probably fairly well e ox ers the sophomore year. So let ' s get along to the junior year, when we were actually participating in most ol the school events. Jim: Didn ' t our classmates do a good job on the athletic teams that year? In football, it was the first time Weymouth received a c lass A rating! The team won all its regular season games and was selected to participate in the Exchange Bowl game at Manning Bowl, Lynn. Even though downhearted by the loss ol this game to Saugus owing to the completion ol a last minute desperation pass, the team was rewarded with an educational trip to Florida and the Orange Bowl game during the- Christmas vac ation. Dick: A great baseball season entitled Weymouth to win a play-off position in the Eastern Massachusetts Tourney at Braves Field. Unfortunately, the post season jinx proved too much lor us to compete when we opposed Watertown. Peter: The track team ' s season was highlighted by Jimmy Kilburn ' s breaking the pole vault record (eleven feet). In general, it was a successful year, with our taking the Bowdoin Interscholastic and South Shore Interscholastic meets. Bill: Good, Pete. Now, how about the good time we had at the Junior Party? The class showed it had some talent through the entertainment that was provided— the clever skit on a typical English class, the baton twirling, the acrobatic dancing, the piano and trumpet selec tions, etc. Of course, we should give credit to the artists as well lor the beautiful decorations of floral scenes. Sheila: I was in the musical group that year and know our Spring and Winter Concerts gave a great deal ot pleasure. A spectacular festival was held at Attleboro. The parade with its wonderful bands and lavish colors was breath- taking! We received A and B ratings for Choir and Band respectively. Page Eighteen

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Nancy: I would sav that the decorations the Student Council had at the Victory Dance also were a tribute to the team. I recall the pennants, caricatures of players, el cetera which were used. Oh, what a good time we had. Fred: The- dates February 8 and February ! , should go down in stage history bee ause ol the great class production, Dear Ruth . Plays in ' the past had been good, but this one was superb. What an outstanding group ol performers- Sally Davidson, Fred Hersey, Barbara Fanning, Karl Anderson, Jean Tirrell, and the others! Ann: Now that we ' re talking about outstanding people, 1 recall two awards given to the leaders in the lass, fimmie Kane was chosen as the Good Government Day representative and Dorothy Ash was selected lor the D.A.R. award. Sin ii : The music groups presented some wonderful concei is too. The hard work ol these groups had made Weymouth so music -e onse ions that the colorful State Festival was held here in May. Dick: As graduation time- was Hearing, we all became a little more appreciative ol what the Guidance Department had been doing lor us. The assemblies io help us in selecting vocations, the- opportunities provided through college days, the individual conferences, all aided us in setting a goal. Mercedes: I don ' t think anybody has mentioned the Senior Party yet. That was loads of fun, thanks to the hard work ol some e l our ambitious classmates. As a contrast to the informality e l the party, I well remember the formality ol the Prom in April. That, 1 guess, was a memorable night lor all ol us. Tom: Right you are, Mcrci. I can also clearly remember that interesting and successful Science Fail which was highlighted by an exhibition ol inter- planetary travel— right in keeping with the times in 1951. It seemed that the eyes ol the world were locussed on us as we walked dow n the shady driveway to our seats in the hot sun and listened to the well-prepai e el speeches ol the high honor essayists, Katherine Whittle, Barbara Fanning, and Donald Perkins. The day with its banquet and reception ringing with merriment soon drew to a close and with it our happy years at Weymouth High. We ll I remember awaking the ne xt morning and realizing that the days ol real decision were suddenly upon me. Bob: I have written clown a lather long list ol events, I ' ll try to get them in a concise, organized form lor presentation at the reunion. Dick: Good, I guess we have finished the work lor today. Hope to see you all in June. That just about brings us down to that c ci -memorable day, June ( . Page Twenty