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

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THESAURUS 21 AAAA.. .,,, AAAAANA,AAAAA..AAAAA AA V'V'V?VVVVVV VVVVVVV 0 0 0 0 0 0 4, 0 4, 0 0 0 4, 0 0 0 4 AAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA,gggg ,AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ' WYVVVVWYVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV vvvvv.vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv OUR PROPHECY Dear Radio Audience: This is Wilbur Scratch- more, your super-scooper radio reporter, bringing you news flashes direct from that exclusive win- ter resort in the heart of the White Mountains, Sugar Hill, Franconia, where the 1941B class of Manchester High School West is holding its tenth annual reunion. As you know, this class has the distinction of having produced more celebrities than any other of its size on record, and it's quite a thrill to see and talk to all these people who have made front page news more than once in their respective professions. Most of the mem- bers arrived, bag and baggage, on the 8:10 this morning, and the rest are expected before the day is over. The air is clear and crisp, and the weather prom- ises to be ideal for winter sports over the week- end. In the distance, the white peaks of Haystack and Twin Mountains rise majestically against a sky of brilliant azure. All around, Nature has disguised the brown, barren earth, the drab cottages, the leafless branches of the maples and the sweeping boughs of the graceful pines with a blanket of fluffy, sparkling snow. I doubt if any of you have seen a more mag- nificent sight than the New Hampshire country- side in winter. To get back to the more material aspect of the outing, I judge from what I have heard that many of the group have not yet recovered from the breath-taking experience they had this morn- ing. About ten of them rode down to Cannon Mountain to go up on the tramway. All went well until they were approximately three-quarters of the way up the mountainside, at which point the car refused to continue, due to icy cables and other technicalities. Needless to say, the oc- cupants, especially those of the fairer sex, became very disturbed as to the outcome of this pre- dicament, some even verging on hysteria. How- ever, the day was saved by Earle Jenkins, famous daredevil stunt man, who risked his life to save his former classmates by climbing out of the window of the car, which was swaying peril- ously thousands of feet above the earth's surface, and sliding down the slippery cable in a chair fashioned from his friends' mufflers and neckties, to get help. Complimented on his bravery, Earle replied that such a feat was merely in a day's work to him. And now, this is Wilbur Scratch- more, signing off until 7:30 this evening when I shall bring you a special television broadcast from the banquet hall of the Sugar Hill House and give you an opportunity to see and hear many notables. Here I am again, folks, with that television broadcast you have all been looking forward to. No doubt, you know we are using this evening' the most improved television set on the market, which was developed by Vincent Spring, pioneer in this field. Here comes Gerald Stetson, dis- tinguished radio announcer, who will honor us by serving as guest announcer for the evening. Here you are, Gerald. Thank you, Wilbur, and good evening, radio audience. Just a few words about the afternoon sports events, while the guests are finishing their dinner. There was a great crowd, and in the midst of all the excitement Mr. and Mrs. William Heckmann arrived in their private plane from New York, just in time to participate in the con- tests. Of course you've heard of William Heck- mann, noted airplane designer, whose marvelous improvements on planes have enabled pilots to land in the diflicult spots with little danger. Mrs. Heckmann, the former Elaine Poehlman, was a champion woman skier before her marriage. The first event was a figure-skating exhibition by Guy Maheu, and I certainly wish you could have been here to see him execute a perfect double somersault from the ice. Next came the speed skating contest, which was won by Renald LaRochelle. After the skating were the men's and women's skiing events, the former being won by Coach George Giotas of the Kalamazoo Cannibals, professional football team, the latter by Mrs. Heckmann, whom I mentioned previously. During the men's skiing contest, occurred the only casu- alty of the afternoon, when William Heckmann made a perfect three-point landing fthe third point being his facej from the ski-jump. The day was wound up by an exciting bobsled race, won by Donald Morin's team.

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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

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22 THESAURUS To return to the banquet, the toastmistress, Miss Pauline Volkman, who was president of the class in high school, is ready to give a short welcoming address to them. We are especially pleased to have Miss Volkman with us tonight, for she very unselfishly turned down more than a score of prospective patients to be here. What does she do to have such a good business? Why, she's a really painless dentist, and that certainly is something nowadays, isn't it? We have just finished a delicious meal of shrimp cocktail, con- somme a la royale, roast goose, apple jelly, potato souiiie, cauliliower au gratin, endive and roquefort salad, coup St. Jacques, and coffee, and Miss Volkman is commending Chef Raoul of the Hotel Raleigh fRalph Bergeron to usl, who prepared it as a special treat for the '41B's. Now she introduces the next speaker, Miss Lillian Auger, who tells of her experiences as a nurse in Europe, and also of the heroic war-ace, Jasper Pidgeon, who sits at her side, blushing modestly. A lighter touch in the program is provided by Lawrence Annis, who gives selections from his latest book of poems, Memoirs of My Romances. The last speaker before the iioor-show is John Tjampiris, who gives us his opinion on conditions in the United States, which, I must admit, is not very encouraging. Now the lights are dimmed, and everyone leans forward with particular anxiety, for this show, too, will be put on entirely by former members of the 194113 class, who have made their mark in the world as professional entertainers of all sorts. A brilliant spot-light is turned toward the far end of the hall, and into its beam steps- Bulcock, and his violin! He bows, lifts his bow and plays the famous Fright of the Bumble Bee with amazing ease and verity of expression. Now we know why the poor bee was frightened! The applause swells and then is hushed as Karagianis and Becker, aesthetic dancing team, step out on the floor. Miss Karagianis is dressed in a flow- ing gown of pink chiffon, and Miss Becker in an identical one of pale blue, which iioat gracefully as they perform the pathetic Dance of the Dying Swan. As a contrast, the next feature on the program is that debonair song-and-dance man, Eddie Pellerin, a combination of Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and Jack Benny rolled into one. As a conclusion to our fioor-show, that prima donna of the Metropolitan opera, Mme. Jeanne Vogel- Byrde, thrills us with Dio possente, dio d'amo'r from Faust. The lights are again turned on, as the guests adjourn to the beautiful ballroom of the Sugar Hill House. I have just been asked to make an announcement that Madame Carlotta, noted mys- tic and fortune teller, has consented to read the palms of all the guests-free! My, how they are swarming around Miss Buecher, I mean Madame Carlotta. The music is starting now, though, and the first couple on the floor is none other than William Heckmann, who seems quite recovered from the afternoon's tumble, and Eleanor Wer- ner, top ranking Hollywood star, whose dark hair and fair skin are beautifully set off by an evening gown of coral velvet. They are immediately followed by Mrs. Heckmann and General Godfrey Blombach, resplendent with sabre, medals, gold braid, monocle, and brush haircut. Over near the stage is Charles Rogier, author of the best seller, Personality and How to Develop It, with Miss Becker, and to the right of them Madame Carlotta and Mr. Karl Hirth, President of the Meat Packing Corporation of Chicago. Here comes District Attorney Archie Boisvert, looking rather doubtful as Jockey Emile Van Der Eecken tells just how he won the Kentucky Derby on an old nag that wasn't fit to pull a hack. No wonder Archie looks doubtful. I just caught a glimpse of sculptress Lorraine de Grandmaison, whose statue, The Wisher, has been acclaimed by art critics as a world masterpiece, dancing with Wall Street broker, Donald Ladouceur. As the second dance starts, I see Mrs. John Kazanowski, nee Mildred Kapela, who, with her husband, has de- veloped a seedless watermelon, and Mr. Robert Ace Johnson, big league baseball player. To the left of them is Ensign Horace Millette of the United States Navy, and Miss Dorothy Stearns, campaign leader for the first woman ever to run for the presidency of the United States. Up here near the microphone Edward Ringenwald, war correspondent, gives last-minute information about affairs in Europe to an interested group of listeners, among them being Miss Charlotte Leahy, social worker, Mr. Henry Zankowski, New York playboy, Mr. Ralph Keefe, Broadway actor, Miss Pauline Driscoll, renowned magazine and book illustrator, and Doris Jache, woman evan- gelist, who will give a sermon tomorrow before the members of the 1941B class of Manchester High School West leave for their homes in all parts of the United States. And now, ladies and gentlemen, I will return you to Wilbur Scratch- more. Thank you, Gerald, and I just want to say be- fore signing off that this has truly been a history- making event, and I hope that I may again be able to bring you news of these celebrities whom I have met tonight.