Manchester West High School - Thesaurus Yearbook (Manchester, NH)

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THESAURUS 19 points or more in our marks. But a little differ- ence of five points would never make us re- linquish the honor of being traffic officers. The days just seemed to fly by and soon we were engrossed in plans for graduation. All of us were assigned to different tasks over which we worried continually. We held a few rather heated class meetings but most of us survived with no hard feelings. Under the supervision of Charlotte Buecher our class held a Christmas dance in the gym. As our treasury was in need of replenishing, the returns from the dance were put to good use. There were two out- standing assemblies just before the Christmas holidays. At the first, Rubinoff played his famous violin for us, and we were very proud to see a picture of our class president examining his Stradivarius in the local newspaper that eve- ning. The second assembly was an all student production of Dickens' Christmas Carol. The portrayals of those familiar characters were especially fine. School dropped out of the picture during the Christmas vacation, but when we returned we took up our work in earnest, for only three weeks remained before graduation. All work for the year book section of the Thesaurus was passed in immediately upon our return. We labored diligently to complete all our studies and gradua- tion plans in the following two weeks. On the twenty-first of January we held our Banquet at the Rice-Varick Hotel. Our special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bean, Mr. and Mrs. Dufour, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons, Miss Sheridan, Miss Tetzlaff, and Mr. Peterson. The prophecy, will, and his- tory caused the usual merriment and hilarity. It was an especially happy occcasion. It was diilicult for us to follow our regular schedules for the next two days because we were all excited about graduation. At last the twenty-third of January arrived, our last high school day. In the morning we held the Class Day Assembly under the direction of Jane Vogel. Pauline Driscoll, valedictorian, gave a short speech and Charlotte Buecher, saluta- torian, recited a poem. Pauline Volkman gave the President's farewell message to the faculty and student body, and Horace Millette, vice-president, led us in faculty cheering. Robert Bulcock and Eleanor Werner lightened the program with musical selections. We closed the assembly by marching out singing Auld Lang Sync. The rest of that day was spent in completing any unfinish- ed business with our teachers. At eight-thirty that evening graduation exercises began. Gerald Stetson was chairman of the program. Pauline Driscoll, Charlotte Buecher, Arlene Becker, and Jane Vogel gave short addresses on the wonders of America. Jane Vogel sang a solo, assisted by the class on the chorus. Mr. Frank McAllister, chairman of the School Committee, gave out the diplomas. The program went smoothly and the class in their caps and gowns looked very solemn and sad. The Reception was held on the next night, the twenty-fourth. All the girls looked very lovely and the boys very handsome in their formal attire. Although everyone was looking and act- ing gay, there was a little current of sadness run- ning among us. We knew in our hearts that this would probably be the last time we would all be together. So, with the Reception over, our school days at Manchester High School West came to a close. JANE VOGEL MEET SOME '41B's CHARLOTTE L. Charlotte is a young girl so petite, She is, oh, so fair and so sweet. But when she meets a lad Whose manners are bad, Our dear Charlotte runs up the street. ARLENE There is a young lady of West High Whose eyes are as blue as the sky. Because of her wit, She will make a hit With anyone she may come nigh. LARRY There was once a big little boy. To use large words was his joy. It was often absurd How he misused some word, Our own Larry Annis is the boy. MILDRED There once was a girl called Cappy, Who at bowling was very snappy. When she threw the ball Not a pin would fall For this pin-boy slayer called Cappy.

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18 THESAURUS 'A-A - -A' A-C- CA GC-C'C,v'C-C v-v-v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v vv'v'V'v'v'V Qi f v A A A A A v AA,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A,A.A.AAA.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A,A,A, ,A, ,A, . , , . , , ,A,A ,A,A, A, v,- , X v v , . f , , , , , , -C-CC-CCAC-C-C A-v'v-v'-f-fvvfv-vvvvvvvvv-fvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvwvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvvvvvvvvvvvvv We, the class of 1941B, were born in the wintry month of February, 1937. Though small in size, we made up for it in deviltry and ingenuity. However, we had to undergo the customary trials of childhood. Our teeth were cut on report cards, homework, and more homework. Some of them were rather painful coming through, but after they were through, they aided us in digest- ing the knowledge which our surroundings prac- tically exuded. In our ignorant infancy we looked with awe at the all-important, self-confident seniors, whom we held up as idols. In all things we tried to imitate upper classmen. Thus our first year came to an end, we were beginning to take a few steps by ourselves, we were no longer wholly dependent upon our elders, but were be- coming a part of this world we had entered. During our second year we were thought of not so much as a class, but as individuals. Several of our piping voices were heard in dif- ferent activities throughout the school. However, that year was devoted mainly to growing, and as sophomores, we left the realm of babyhood. We created no great sensations, that is, none to speak of, and were left for the most part to ourselves. Unnoticed, we quietly prepared to make our debut in our junior year. The beginning of our junior year seemed no different from the others. I think we were a little disillusioned at first. As we came closer to them, the seniors seemed to lose their glamour. Why we even began to criticize them! But as the term progressed, we became heartily absorbed in school affairs. The beauty and brains of the came into evidence, and the chests of the swelled a little when they acquired new voices. Our members gradually became active, they took part in plays and oper- were members of the football and basket- girls boys bass more ettas, ball teams, played in the orchestra, were on the Thesaurus staff, and belonged to various clubs. I believe that studies suffered a little, but some- how, there just wasn't the time to spend on them. Nevertheless, when report cards came out, there was as usual some rejoicing, some in- dignation, and some new resolutions. The class, however, remained mostly intact through these crises. We elected class oflicers to represent us in school affairs. They were as follows: Charles Rogier, president, Pauline Volkman, vice-presi- dent, Karl Hirth, treasurer, Viola Karagianis, secretary. The class of 1940A very graciously allowed us to share their Prom in June, 1939. The Prom was the first activity in which our entire class participated. Under the careful guidance of Miss Bangs and Mr. Peterson, our class ad- viser, it turned out to be a success. We had spent an active and pleasant year as juniors, but we joyfully anticipated the day when we would be- come seniors. At last that great day arrived and we became full-fledged seniors. It was hard to believe that we were finally launched in our last year of high school. We didn't feel any different. Perhaps we were a little more confident and strutted some, but we were still the same under.neath. As graduation approached, we took our studies more seriously. Whereas in our junior year activities came first and studies second, we just reversed the order in our last year. Class officers were chosen over again. Pauline Volkman be- came president, Horace Millette, vice-president, and Pauline Driscoll, assistant-treasurer. Viola Karagianis and Karl Hirth maintained their former offices. Our class sold candy at the oper- etta, Fire Prince, a presentation of the class of 1940A. Some of our members were also in the cast. It was a highly successful venture, which added a little money to our sadly depleted treas- ury. Just before the summer vacation we had an outing at Canobie Lake. Mr. Healy, Miss Tetzlaff, and Mr. Peterson were chaperons. It was enjoyed by everyone who attended, especially because it brought out characteristics in many of us that were hidden in the ordinary walk of high school life. The outing proved a very pleasant way to end the school term. When we returned in September we were determined to do our very best in our last half year. I think most of us did. Now that we were the highest upper classmen, we played the Most of us were and took a rather traffic. However, three minutes be- difference of five leading role in school affairs. selected for the Traffic Squad childish delight in directing this soon wore off, for those tween classes could make a

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THESAURUS Quiz. Wifi P D AAAAAAAK ,4, AAAA ,A4AAAA44kAAAA4A4AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, A,A, A vvvv v vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvvw , . .G A We, the members of the 1941B class, being both physically and mentally capable of drawing up a will, hereby bequeath or donate that which we have managed to acquire during our four eventful years. Mr. Bean: Our profound thanks for his tire- less efforts in our behalf for the past four years. Mr. Peterson: Our deepest appreciation for his unselfish work during the past two years. Mr. Dufour: An English cla s s to teach plurals to. Miss Mae Murphy: A super loud alarm clock to get late students to school on time. Mr. Allen: A barrel of maple sugar to illus- trate some of Vermont's good points. Miss Bangs: Detachable spike heels to use with her moccasins. Miss Martel: A Massachusetts driver's li- cense. Miss Kean: A special bus to transport Play- ers td the Country Club. Miss Bryant: More nooks in the world to visit. Mr. Rowell: Larger classes to enjoy his good humor. Mr. Healy: A diamond-studded, gold-leafed cane. Mr. Xanthaky: A million dollars' worth of ads for Thesaurus. A Miss McGrath: More books and a larger li- brary. Miss Mary Murphy: A chromium-plated cactus table. Miss Lindquist: A quiet sign five feet high by ten feet wide. Mr. O'Keefe: Lockers and more lockers. Miss Jones: Fewer y cubby holes to teach classes in. Mr. Glennon: A pair of platinum skis. Mr. Mulcahy: An electric heater for Room 35. Mr. Boland: Continued success as Faculty Manager. Mr. Stackpole: A six-cylinder Ford. Miss Dwyer: A ringside seat at the basket- ball games. Mr. Simon: A debating class of gymnasts. 1 .AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA,,, - vvvvvvvvvvvv vv vvvvvvvv '- Mr. Fisher: Success with the band. Mr. teach. Mr. Shea: A world record for his track team. Mr. Geremonty: A home economics class to McKenne: White fur-trimmed galoshes. Mr. Meisel: A full day schedule.' Mr. Vaders: A class composed of clarinet players. Miss King: A car without tail lights. Miss Sheridan: A quartet to sing Class Odes during English. Mr. Wade: Senior English classes. Mr. Scannell: Classes on the first floor. Mr. Wiley: A streamlined tool chest. Miss O'Brien: A phonograph record describing the essentials of typing to Type I pupils. Mr. Barringer: A ballot machine. Miss Libby: A higher ranking standard. Mr. Pettengill: A new turret lathe. Mr. Pelletier: Electricity lab for printing. To the seniors: Our cloak of wisdom. To the freshmen: Growing lotion. SPECIAL BEQUESTS Arlene Becker leaves her extra speed tests to Ruth Jennings. Earle Jenkins leaves his freckles to Frank War- ren. Horace Millette leaves his pursuit of happiness to Leslie Williams. Charlotte Buecher leaves her curls to Lorraine Mellon. Eleanor Werner and Elaine Poehlman leave Ike and Mike to Mr. Rowell. Lawrence Annis leaves his knowledge of Shake- speare to Evelyn Van Houten. Robert Bulcock leaves his violin to Helen Chrusz. Vincent Spring leaves his mike to Bob Heselton. Charles Rogier leaves his height to Louis Boulanger. MOTHER. G00sE Signed. . . JACK AND JILL BLUE BEARD