Marblehead High School - Yearbook (Marblehead, MA)

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retary Barbara Heizer and Treasurer Donald Lipphardt under the leader- ship of Miss Lancy. The chief interest of the act centered around ordering rings for all who desired themf lt was determined that the crest of the ring would bear either a lighthouse or the town seal. The foresighted group early in the year engaged the gym for a Junior Prom on May 25, the general idea being to give advance notice to all, especially the bashful boys. Those who had missed the fall dance with its decorative scarecrows, wagon wheels, gourds and vegetables, could be sure to ask their favorite girl to the prom. The many colored lights playing on the long pastel evening dresses and jolly circus ornaments made the end of Act II very romantic. Song hits from the Review that the audience was humming during the intermission were the catchy Mairzy Doats, Chiclcery Chick, Mr. Five By Five, and Pistol Pacloin' Momma. Other memorable songs were: Till the End of Time, It Might as Well be Spring, Sentimental Journey, and Make Believe. We found as the curtain rose for the third and final act that the prin- cipal actors were President Jack Baumann, Vice President Marion Teel, Secretary Betty Dray, Treasurer Frank Chandler and Athletic Association leaders Norma Dickson and Leo Martin-all well coached by Miss Thomp- son. These players' first project was to urge their classmates to have their graduation pictures taken. The next scene showed a line of scrubbed, neatly groomed people waiting to go into the Waid Studio. After seeing the finished pictures, we reached the conclusion that the class of '46 had many good looking members. After the pictures had been taken the scene shifted to the Christmas Dance. The decorations were merry and unique. Bright Christmas pack- ages, toys, holly, candy canes and Santa with his sleigh covered much of the wall. The decorating committee, supervised by Marion Teel, worked long and tirelessly to make everything perfect. The final result was very gratifying. Gene Rogers supplied the music. A few among the outstanding members of '46 came on stage and took bows between scenes. There were Beverly Hill and Donald Gray, our top- notch spellers. Bev also won the American History Award. Betty Dray was the Marblehead girl chosen by the D.A.R. Bob Lueders, Bob Parker, Frank Chandler and Joanne Borden represented Marblehead at the Ameri- can Legion. Joanne and Marie Kean acknowledged a curtain call for their energetic work as Yearbook edito1's. 'They were enjoying their new free- dom from worries. Finally after a musical flourish the modest players of The Promoters graciously appeared. The following scene showed Frank Chandler kneeling on the floor looking beseechingly into a girl's face. Was he proposing? Ah, no, he was trying to collect the class dues.

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Glau Jliaiafuf Hold your hats, folks. Here we go! lt's the Class of '46 Review. We have just returned from seeing the show. The all-star cast was composed entirely of members of '46, Act I, directed by Mrs. Jessie Hanson, took place in 1944 with Presi- dent Bill Kiely and Vice President Judy Graves in the leading roles. They were supported by Secretary Ruth McManus and Treasurer Charlie Cross. As the curtain rose, those players were planning for a spring dance and discussing choices for class pins, a class motto, and a fclass color. They were expressing some doubt as to whether pins would be available that year. A war was in progress which might make them unobtainable. Have no fear. Our heroes saw us through. They agreed that the class motto would be Don't try dying, but die trying. Royal purple was chosen for the class color, as it was the favorite shade of Principal Campbell. The dance was planned for March 24 with Jane Benet as committee chairman. Ah, the next scene showed our actors at the dance. The colored crepe paper decorations were very attractive. Ray Nims' band was won- derful. An unusual number of girls wore smart black dresses making a very effective picture indeed. The dance was a big success and our friends were able to add S25 to their treasury. In the next scene appeared the leading actress, Judy Graves, enthusi- astically supporting a plan to sell 'personalized postcards.. No one was spared a long, persuasive sales talk. As a result, orders greatly exceeded expectations and more money was added to the till. As a gay finish to the first act, a picnic was held. The scenery closely resembled Marblehead's own Deveraux Beach. Some of the boys indulged in a game of football, while other lads and lassies took a quick dip in the icy water. A portable radio supplied a sentimental background to the festivities. There was bustling activity as hot dogs, sandwiches, chips, pickles, tonic, and ice cream were distributed. Speaking of refreshments, the intermission -came at this point. Out in the lobby the girls basketball team was huddled together giving a rousing cheer. The girls really had something to shout for . . . in six years as a class team they had not lost a single game. In three years the same record was true in volley ball and field hockey, too. Quite an achieve- ment, huh, boys? 1946 was truly well represented in athletics. Many of the boys served three years on the basketball and football teams, which is quite an unusual accomplishment. We were back in our seats in plenty of time to see the beginning of Act II with 'President Ted Blackler, Vice President Priscilla Wheeler Sec-

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The grand Iinale was a banquet with Joanne Borden, Judy Graves, Phyllis Hubbard, Howard Knight and Ray Orne comprising the committee. Charlie Cross, Beverly Hill, and Bill Kiely were on the Reception Commit- tee, and Barbara Heizer, Bob Lueders and Frank Meredith served on the Gift Committee. It was an occasion which will never be forgotten by those who attended. As the Hnal curtain rang down, we felt that the members of the production should certainly be commended for their work. . Maxine Hammer. 616:44 Wd! To whom it may concern: We, the class of '46, being of fairly sound mind and of questionable mentality, do hereby make this, our last will and testament, on this day, the tenth of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-six. We hereby bequeath: , To Mr. Erold Beach, our profound thanks for all he has done for us at this great institution, To Miss Vera Thompson, a thirty-four-hour' day so that she may get A caught up with her work, To Miss Olive Elliott, a recording which says Sh, sh, sh, sh, sh, To Coach Dave Morey, a new automobile, To Ed Remick, Howard Knight to take his place so that Ed may have a little more leisure time, To Miss Leila Washburn, a differential analyzer, to check all her math problems, To Jack Baumann, our class president, nothing because We feel that he has just about everything, 'To Jane Benet, a one-way ticket to John Powers and a wish for success, To Babe Barry, Audrey Tracy, and Dot Smith, three boys at least their own age, To Don Gray, plans for a new type cyclotron that will split the elec- tron, To Betty Dooling, a handsome physician to help her in her career, To Deacon Daggett, a French book so that he may further his study of his favorite subject,