Abington High School - Abhis Yearbook (Abington, MA)

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Tl-1E ABHIS 15 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The objective of the Girls' Glee Club is to interest girls of high school age in group sing- ing. Its primary interest is to bring pleasure to those who listen. There is nothing better than music to bring harmony into the hearts of those who sing and enjoy sound life. There are many advantages to be gained by members of the Glee Club. Singing puts one in a mellow mood, and, after a particularly nervewracking day, to sing is to relax and forget one's trou- bles. To those who intend to make a career of music the practice obtained by singing is a valuable asset. On October 19, the Glee Club sang at the Plymouth County Teachers' Convention held in Brockton. Under the able direction of Miss Bernice Gove, Supervisor, the girls did a fine piece of work for which they were highly complimented. The officers elected were Ann Merrill, Presidentg janet Luke, Vice-Presidentg and Peggy Hunter, Secretary-Treasurer. PEGGY HUNTER, '52 THE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club was organized to bring together girls interested in all types of home-making projects. The programs are planned to interest girls in various forms of Home Economics work, such as, foods, cloth- ing, interior decorating, flower arrangements, grooming, and party ideas. At least three Field trips a year are taken to such places as public utilities, furniture stores, greenhouses, and food manufacturing kitchens in order to give the girls further information on consumer buying and places employed by business for the purpose of planning better homes. The Home Economics Club has one dance a year, the proceeds of which, along with other ways and means of activities, will be used to provide each year an award to some member of the club interested in furthering her educa- tion in some field of Home Economics. Each year the Home Economics Club sponsors the decoration of the rooms for the Christmas Season. The officers for the 1951-52 school year are: President, Helen I-Vestbergg Vice-President, Hilda YVardg Recording Secretary, Barbara Bailey, Corresponding Secretary, Carrol Villa, Treasurer, Nancy Tisdale. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a national high school organization designed to give rec- ognition to outstanding students on the basis of character, scholarship, leadership, and serv- ice, and to encourage the development of these qualities. 'When the society was founded in 1921, the National Council authorized an ofli- cial emblem. It is the keystone and flaming torch, upon which are found the letters C S L S, representing the above mentioned ideals of the society. In 1947, the Abington chapter was organ- ized by Principal Charles M. Frolio for stu- dents who for six consecutive terms have made the honor role. The organization was named Alpha because it was the first chapter in Abington. At present there are twenty mem- bers in the society. The officers are President, Gertrude Spillaneg Vice-President, Janet Hult- mang Secretary, Cordane Curtis, and Treas- urer, Bruce Sanderson. The purpose of this organization is to create throughout the school an enthusiasm for schol- arship, to encourage students to render serv- ice to the school and community, to develop strong character, and to encourage further education. The goal of the society this year is to pub- lish an Abington High School Manual for the purpose of enlightening all students on the rules, regulations, schedules, and activities of the school. -IANET HULTMAN, '52 THE SCIENCE CLUB The main objective of the Science Club is to stimulate an active interest in all the fields of science. The club does this in many inter- esting ways, such as field trips, movies and slides, and small exhibits. A second opportunity is afforded by slides and movies shown by the club. Its strip films shown in class prove interesting and helpful. The small science exhibits set up by students provide a wonderful opportunity for anyone with a scientihc hobby or talent to exhibit, to exercise his particular ability, and explain about it to others who are already or who might, with a little encouragement, become interested. Besides these educational opportunities the club has its annual dance, which is always a most successful social event of the year. JUDY GRIFFIN, '54 THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council organized at the be- ginning of the school year with the following oflicers: President, Gordon Batesg Vice-Presi- dent, john Kelley: Secretary, Mary Lynchg Treasurer, Ray Murphy. '

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I4 THE ABHIS CLUB ACTIVITIES Abington High School has many clubs. Basi- cally each club serves the same purpose, to enrich the life of each student member. The following section contains a brief de- scription of each club with its objectives, advantages, and opportunities. The purpose of this section is to create interest in the extra- curricular activities, which play so important a part in a student's school life. ANN M ERRILL, '52 ABHIS STAFF In 1922, under the direction of joseph M. Murphy, the teacher of history at Abington High School, the Hrst edition of the Ain-ns was published. Since the appearance of its first issue a new edition of the ABI-ns has appeared regularly at least twice a year. One of the many purposes of the ABHIS is to help the student gain greater ease in writ- ing. A student who works on the ABHIS Staff acquires the ability to criticize his own work as well as the work of others. By working on the ABHIS Staff or contribut- ing material regularly, the student gains many advantages. He gains skill through writing on subjects which interest him. He learns to work with others for a common interest. Many students have hidden talents in the Helds of art, dramatics, or poetry. X'Vhile exercising regularly one of these talents a student in- creases his ability. ' The opportunities for leadership are numer- ous for a member of the staff. Every position on the staff is important, for each member has a duty to perform. Every member has the opportunity to oontribute suggestions for the coming issue. New ideas, and the willingness to work to promote those ideas, are always welcome. The main social event of the year for the ABHIS Staff is its annual dance. This year's dance, which was held in October, was a great success. .ANN NIERRILL THE ART CLUB The objective of the Art Club is an in- creased understanding in the Held of art. A member of the Art Club has the advantage of a trip to Boston, to new excellent art displays in the museums, to study the styles of many famous artists through their paintings. During the year the club members are busy at painting trays and glasses in oil. This work is most interesting and beneficial to the par- tlcipant. Each year the Art Club sponsors a dance. This year the dance will be held in February. At different times the Art Club will have pictures on display in the high school audi- torium and at the Abington Public Library. Once every year the students participate in the Globe Contest which offers scholarships for the best works of art done by the high school students of the state. There are many activities that afford un- limited enjoyment in store for any individual who joins the Art Club. RICHARD HAMMARSTROM, '52 THE BAND Like other organizations in the Abington High School the members of the band wish the school to be proud of it. During the past season the band played at the animal Brock- ton Fair in September. It was also invited to the Cranberry Festival in Plymouth and marched in the morning parade. In the after- noon it played in a massed band composed of Plymouth junior and senior high bands. To induce new members to join, it has planned a Parent-Teachers Association meet- ing at which representatives from the various band instrument companies will be present. New uniforms, music, and awards were pur- chased by the many donations of the towns- people and organizations. The officers are: President, George Mfhaleng Vice-President, George Callinaneg Secretary- Treasurer, Helen lfVestburg. GEORGE YVHALEN jk., '53 THE DRAMATIC CLUB In many places throughout the country there are schools of drama or other organiza- tions where boys and girls can train for the stage. One way of learning about the stage and having fun doing it, is to join your school Dramatic Club. .At the present time, radio and television are offering many opportunities for people who can speak effectively. Excellence in speech is becoming more and more important in our way of life. The purposes of this club are to help the students to improve their diction and to gain poise in public appearance. For this purpose different plays or sketches are enacted in the classroom or in assemblies. This dramatic training may improve one's personality in public speaking and may offer an avenue of approach to radio and television speaking in the future. joAN IANDERSEN, '52

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16 THE ABHIS The aims of this group are: To coordinate and promote student activity and encourage greater participation on the part of the stu- dents in school managementg to strengthen and develop an appreciation of membership in a democracy by stimulating a healthy school spirit and loyaltyg to maintain high standards of moral conduct and self controlg and to provide opportunities for development of leadership. Through the cooperation of all class repre- sentatives it is hoped that these aims can be accomplished. MARY LYNCH, '54 STRAWBERRY VALLEY TEEN-TIMERS The object of this club is to help boys and girls of Abington to become clean living citi- zens, to give them clean recreation, and to keep them out of trouble. The age for becoming a members is any- where between thirteen and twenty. The member should be willing to help his school, his club, and his community. The officers consist of two presidents, two vice-presidents, and two treasurers, two record- ing secretaries elected annually. The ollicers for the l95l-l952 school year are: Co-Presidents, Janet Soper and Brinton Belyeag Co-Vice-Presidents, Shirley Thayer and George Cullinaneg Treasurers, Helen Yvest- burg and -lack Shanahan: Recording Secre- taries, Susan Gates and Richard McKenna: Corresponding Secretaries, Dorothy Perry and john Mahoney. SHIRLIQY THAYliR, '52 NEW TEACHERS AT ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Miss Martha Cummings Anyone out for field hockey?'l was a' new cry that sounded in the girls' gym classes and echoed through the halls of AHS. Miss Cum- mings, the new gym teacher had spoken. Miss Cummings, nicknamed Marty , at- tended Bridgewater State Teachers College in Bridgewater, Mass. During her years at Bridgewater she belonged to the YVoman's Athletic Association, the Glee Club, and the Ensemble Club. Her favorite hobbies are driving and sailing. Her favorite food is steak. A comment on our own Abington High, made by her is: I was very much impressed by the school. It is made up of good students who are neat and friendly. Mr. Robert McCullough Mr. McCullough, a new teacher of driver education must have a great deal of patience, because some of the people taking the driver education course know just about as much concerning a car as nothing, and that is no exaggeration. Mr. McCullough, attended Fitchburg State Teachers College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. XfVhile there he belonged to the Gandelier Club. Besides attending college, he has spent two years in the Navy. His favorite hobby is sleeping, and his favorite food is fried chicken. He has only one remark to make about Abington High and that is, It's a nice school. Mrs. Helen Seymour Mrs. Seymour, who attended Yvheaton Col- lege, belonged to the German Club, the International Relations Club, the Music Club, and to the Girls Basketball Team. Her hobby, and a good one, is being enter- tained by her daughter, Margaret Elizabeth. Mrs. Seymour likes just about every kind of food, but tripe. In her estimation the school rates very high and the students are extremely courteous. Mr. Walter Pastuszak Mr. Pastuszak, known better as VVheatie to the students of Abington High School, is most welcome as a teacher and coach at Abington High. He attended our fair school, Coburn Classi- cal, and Mfilbraham Academy. At the latter he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Club. During Mlorld W'ar II he served as an MP in the European Theater of Opera- tionslin both England and France. His favorite food is baked beans and salami and his favorite pastime is sports. Mr. Pas- tuszak's favorite saying is Anything your little heart desires, which the heroes of the A. H. S. football team will long remember. lfVhen asked what he though of Abington, he replied, 'Tm a local boy myself and I think a lot of it. Mr. Norman Roberts Mr. Roberts, teacher of the Automotive Course, is a new member of the faculty. He attended Fitchburg State Teachers College and while in school was active in many sports, including football, basketball, track, and hockey.