Fairhaven High School - Huttlestonian Yearbook (Fairhaven, MA)

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THE HUTTLESTONI AN History of the Class of 1928 RADUALLY the vociferous tribute subsided and the multitude V J slowly dispersed. The last rays of the setting sun flickered on the walls of the auditorium. The cause of the tumult? Gather around me and I will elucidate. Harken unto me and I will reveal to you the Chronicles of the Class of 1928. After several weeks of trying experiences in the process of becoming acquainted, the first class election was held. The honored ones, into whose hands the destiny of the Freshman class passed, were Miriam Owen, chosen President, Eunice Hirst, her assistant, “At” Philips, scribe, and “Bill’’ Kelly, in whom was trusted the monetary duties. A debating society, the first at F. H. S., was formed by the class orators. This proved to be very popular and led to the formation of the present club. The fitting close to the debates came with the defeat of a picked Senior team, who thought their powers of oratory were greater than that of the lowly “freshies.” When the vaudeville show for the benefit of the school library was presented, the audience found that the majority of the actors came from Room 7. Led by Cherry, athletically inclined boys played baseball, football, and basketball. Others pounded the cinders or practiced with the field event men. In a duel meet with the “frosh” across the river, the blue yearlings came out winners, thereby upholding the honor of the school. Two representatives from the class held positions on “The Huttles- tonian” staff in the advertising department. The traffic squad, in its maiden year, could not have been complete without the assistance of some members of the auspicious class of ' 28. In June we said adieu to the pedagogue of Room 7, Mr. Staples, and went forth for a far too short intermission. Aided by the graduating class of Mattapoisett Junior High, 108 Sophomores returned to add more knowledge to their already large store. Led by the versatile athlete and scholar, Professor Joseph Perry, the addition from the “herring” town strengthened both the athletic and scholastic units of the class. When the smoke from the polls at the class election had cleared, “Walt” Kuechler found himself in the Presidential chair. “Waddy” 20

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Mary C. O’Leary Vice-President Joseph Perry President iff Mary A. Luiz T reasurer 19

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THE HUTTLESTON I A N Aiken, from the wild regions of Egypt Lane, sat contentedly “on the shelf.” In a quite unorthodox manner, it was “Russ” who held the purse strings and “Connie” who wielded the pen. Football claimed attention with Aiken, Beal, Terhune, “Russ” and Rocha attaining varsity rating. “Joe” Rocha, “Mort” Pierce, Aiken, and Terhune, were the sophs who joined the hoopsters. In the interclass track meet we were second only to the Seniors. Although we missed Cherry, a gala of new stars appeared including the class president, who proved to be a middle distance runner. “Russ” Macomber and Rocha earned positions on the nine. For two months we were excused from classes, and this vacation seemed longer than the one of the previous year. On arriving at school in September, we found a new coach in the personage of “Del” Borah. Despite newspaper statements to the contrary, he quickly became a general favorite. During the summer “Al” Bates and Priscilla Alden won great honors; the former winning Junior Boys’ and the latter the Women’s tennis championships in greater New Bedford. Kuechler, like all good presidents, was re-elected in the class election. “Russ” was promoted to the vice presidency. Big Eddie Wlodyka, more commonly known as “Polock,” “Hunyak” (or what have you?) decided to join our class. We respected his decision so much that he was chosen secretary. Edith Young was elected treasurer. The Traffic Squad and Student Council had the assistance of many Juniors. Five Juniors labored with the Huttlestonian Staff. Other members contributed masterpieces of American Literature. Undoubtly Marjorie Howe will someday become one of the greatest American poets. Harold Macomber and Lawrence “Pop” McGowan joined our class with “Eddie.” These two, with Rocha, Beal, Terhune, Aiken and “Russ” Macomber formed the nucleus of the Bristol County Pigskin Champions, bringing home the bacon for the fifth straight year. Harold Macomber, Aiken and Wlodyka were chosen for the Bristol County team. “Mac” led in scoring. He was unanimously elected captain for ’27. The “Big Three” along with Aiken, Rocha, Hawes, and Pierce were hoopsters, “Pop” being chosen for the ’27-28 season’s captaincy. 21