Bourne High School - Canal Currents Yearbook (Bourne, MA)

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Canal Currents, Bourne High School Graduation At eight o’clock on June 16, 1943, the senior class marched into the auditorium to the music of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance,’’ marshaled by Kobert Dean and David Norris. The Rev. George D. Goodwin gave the In- vocation and everyone then united in the Lord’s Prayer. The mixed chorus sang our Alma Mater which was written by one of the members of this graduating class, Helen Murray. A Patriotic Medley fol- lowed, based around the song Sing. This was accompanied by Dorothy Dixon at the piano and directed by Miss Virginia Clark. Margaret Boffetti gave the Welcome to all the parents, faculty, and friends in the audience. Lieutenant-Colonel Abbot Peterson was the speaker and gave a stirring talk on Youth’s Greatest Inheritance.” Robert Peebles contributed several clarinet solos. Then the girls’ chorus sang Tschaikowsky’s God of All Nature.” Helen Murray had the honor of delivering the Farewell speech. The awards and scholarships were presented by Mr. Coady to the mem- bers of the class. The Bourne Community Scholarship was received by Mar- garet Boffetti for her outstanding school record. The Science Prize was given to Richard Eldridge. Manual Training was the rotating subject and Jack Weeks was awarded the prize. Dorothy Dixon received the Washington-Franklin History medal while Helen Murray received the American Legion Prize for Household Arts. , The Alumni Association prizes for the outstanding girl and boy were given to Helen Murray and Bernard Aylmer. Special recognition went to John Jenkins for having had perfect attend- ance all during his high school years. Superintendent James F. Peebles presented the diplomas. The boys’ chorus then sang On Parade” from Sweethearts. The newly-graduated class, after turning over the tassels of their caps, ail joined in singing their Class Ode, written and accompanied by Dorothy Dixon. The Benediction was given by the Rev. George D. Goodwin and the class marched out. A short reception was held in the hall for the seniors and all their friends. How T rue There is so much good In the worst of us And so much bad In the best of us That it’s hardly worth A teacher’s time To think that he can draw the line. Juanita Rapose, ’44 Vage Thirty-one

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Canal Currents, Bourne High School War Bonds and Stamp Sales The purchase of bonds and stamps began with great enthusiasm and at the end of five weeks the amount subscribed was $2,252.85. The next ten weeks raised the sum to $3,111.45. At the end of twenty-five weeks the total for the school was $4,592.75. During the Jeep Campaign the effort was made to make Bourne High become a triple-threat school; that is, to purchase enough bonds and stamps to buy three types of Jeeps. The cost of these is as follows: the flying Jeep, or Grasshopper,” $3,000; the original Jeep, $1,165; and the amphibian Jeep, or Quack,” $2,090. At the end of twenty-five weeks the Juniors were in the lead with a total of $1,842.15 w’orth of bonds. The Sophomores were close with $1,513.85. The Seniors had subscribed $356.00 and the Freshmen $290.50. The Shawme Orchestra This year the Shawme Orchestra, under the supervision of Mr. Querze, has practiced quite regularly, although it has performed only twice. The Bourne High Senior play was our first performance, and the Sandwich High Senior play was the second. The last performances wdll be, as usual, graduation for both Bourne and Sandwich High Schools. The orchestra consists of pupils from Bourne High and Bourne, Saga- more, and Sandwich Grammar schools. Because of the transportation problem, many pupils have not been able to attend rehearsals regularly. Pupils of Bourne High, now members of the orchestra are: Robert Dean, Clifford Perham, David Norris, Phyllis Harrison, Barbara Harrison, Thelma Rowe, Ruth Raymond, Emily Bigelow, Frances Berry, Barbara Anderson, Sheila Phillips, Estella Manamon. We have received several new pieces, for the most part patriotic marches, this year. Let us hope that in the future we shall be able to have a bigger and better orchestra, like the Shawme Orchestra of pre-war days. Ever Try It? A fellow has to be a contortionist to live these days. First, he has to keep his back to the wall and his ear to the ground. Then, he m.ust put his shoulder to the wheel and his nose to the grindstone; keep a level head and have both feet on the ground. Try it. Page Thirty

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Canal Currents, Bourne High School The Patsy A new organization of Bourne is the Bourne High Dramatic Club. They gave their initial offering, the former Broadway success. The Patsy, a three- act comedy, on March 31, at 8 P. M. Here is the plot: Young Patricia Harrington, the Patsy,” or goat, of the Harrington family, is trying to become as popular as her older sister, Grace, who is engaged to rich, desirable Bill Caldwell. Pat, in love with Tony Ander- son, the boy Grace has just thrown over, thinks that with a few volumes of ' Wise and Witty Sayings” she might become brilliant and sparkling enough to win Tony’s apparently broken heart. Meanwhile Pop” Harrington, in whom Patsy confides because of his sympathy, has come home from his grocery-selling tour to his high-strung and petty wife. May, who is more interested in social standing than in the happiness of her own family. Patricia has been having dinner with a Mr. O’Flaherty in order to find cut who the three Americans are who have done most for this country, the requirements to win the Ellwood Country Club silver cup, offered by a Mr. risen wein. There is quite a scandal about all this as innocent Pat is believed to have cheated to win the cup. All turns out right, finally, and she wins the cup. Without realizing his position, Tony suggests ways for Pat to win her unknown heart throb,” and as Pop is in on the thing, he tcx), spurs her on, Page T hirty-tu ' o