Howard High School - Climber Yearbook (West Bridgewater, MA)

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L The Climber- The Junior Prom The night was lighted by the moon, the music was soft. lt was the night we had dreamed of, May 22, 1949, our Junior Prom, which was held at the Canoe Club. The music was provided by George Uto and his orchestra. The evening was a great success with over one hundred fifty couples attending. During intermission the Junior girls presented a never to be forgotten Maypole Dance. The Grand March was led by the class oificers, and was very im- pressive with a variety of Spring colors displayed. After the march Betty Borges was chosen Prom Queen. She was escorted to her throne by head ushers, Gerry Grippen and Phyllis Dillenschneider. She was crowned by Mr. Grodin. Patrons and patronesses for the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grodin, Mr. and Mrs. Erland Thayer, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Turner, Mrs. James Leighton, Mrs. Philip Lyseth, Mrs. Emma Marzelli, and Miss Janice Rylander. The Junior Plays On April 8, 1949, the class of 1950 presented three one-act plays at the Town Hall. It was a very successful evening, and everyone enjoyed the three plays presented. The plays were well acted by the participants. The first, The Singapore Spider , was a thriller directed by Mr. Wm. Henry Moss. The cast included: David Thayer as Jason Harridew, the miser, Matt Harridew, Neil Manzer, Jim Meggs, Frank Rolfe, Mrs. Meggs, Geraldine Grippen, and Josie White, Betty Borges. 'fThe Trysting Place was a fast moving comedy directed by Miss Janice Rylander. The cast was: Mrs. Curtis, Ruth Sawyer, Lancelot Briggs, Orvis Kinney, Mrs. Briggs, Ella Veronesi, Jessie, Eleanor Turner, Rupert Smith, Ronald Swanson, Mr. Ingoldsby, Howard Anderson, and the mys- terious voice, Earl Carr. Saved By The Fate of Her Sister was a real, oldtime melodrama directed by Mrs. Evelyn Viens. The cast included: Mother, Pat Leighton, Father, Jack Sullivan, Jack Sterling, Edward Burke, Lily, Jean Willis, Little Boy, Bob May, Teresa, Jo Ann Welch, Bartender, Charles Bunker, and Desmond Dillingham Dorsay Delcalcomania, Dick May. The Sadie Hawkins Dance The Sadie Hawkins Dance was held March 20, 1949. It was the biggest success of the year with over fifty couples attending. Everyone came in costume, and many were very original. After the Grand March, prizes for the most original outfits were awarded to Joan Caller and Harry Sawyer. Records provided the music for the dance, and during the evening a Virginia Reel was enjoyed by everyone. The hall was decorated with many balloons. Posters of Little Abner, Daisy Mae, and Pappy Yokum were posted along the walls of the gymnasium to complete the decorations. Everyone enjoyed the affair, and it proved to be a' social and financial success.

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First Row-E. Burke, R. Martin, F. Gummow, P. Leighton, R. May, N. Sherman, D. Thayer. Second Row-A. Ahlborg, D. Gummow, E. Noonan, R. Holden, M. Nickerson, and R. Martelli. The Student Council Student Council members entitled to permanent pins this year were: President Patricia Leighton, Vice President Richard May, Treasurer Fred Gummow, Secretary Nancy Sherman, David Thayer, Frank Perry, Robert Holden, and former members Marilyn Marzelli, Lee Caswell, and Neil Manzer. Other members were: Marjorie Cyr, Edward Burke, Ruth Martin, Elizabeth Noonan, Marilyn Nickerson, Roger Dow Donald Gummow, Ann Ahlborg, and Rose Martelli. The Student Council sponsored several dances, which it hopes will be annual affairs. Among these are: The Thanksgiving Day Dance, The Christmas Reunion Dance, and The Spring Dance. The council enacted various activities throughout the year for the benefit of the school. Eleanor Turner was in charge of the Social Calendar, Marjorie Cyr was elected to draw up a new constitution for the council, Eddie Burke sold candy during the home-room periods, and Howard High banners were sold by Robert Holden. The new public address system was under the supervision of the council members. Members of the council attended a meeting with the council members of East Bridgewater, Bridgewater, and Whitman in order to establish a fair way of operating Good Government Day in the four schools. The council with its successful activities proved to be very lively under the supervision of its faculty advisor, Mr. Grodin.