North Quincy High School - Manet Yearbook (North Quincy, MA)

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When you are fortunate enough to have movies shown in your class room, you may notice one of Mr. Forest's skilled technicians come quietly into the room with a suitcase-like box in each hand, and cords and films under each arm. He quietly goes about his business in the back of the room while the teacher con- tinues to conduct the class. Soon he signals that he is ready, and you see a com- plicated piece of apparatus known as a movie projector ready to go into operation. Someone puts out the lights, there is a whirl of machinery, and the show is on! What you don't see, though, is the training period that that operator had to pass through before he was allowed to show that movie. Under the leadership of the sponsor and ofiicers, he and many other newcomers to the club had to spend one night a week after school in Room 330 learning how to run various types of projectors and sound systems. He was taught the workings of each machine in order, until he had mastered it, and then he was carefully tested under many handicaps such as he might meet in actual classroom operation. Then after a practice period, he was given opportunities to prove himself in actual class- room experience. Films are ordered for various teachers, shown to those who want to see them during their stay at school, and promptly returned to the distributor. President, Philip James: Vice-President, Kenneth Lothrop: Secretary- Treasurer, Donald Willy: Adviser, Mr. Forest. MOTION PICTURE OPERATORS' CLUB

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Two for the first period. Are there any for fourth period? I'll have one for the last period. Do these remarks mean anything to you? Well, they do to a member of the Library Staff. Each member has taken several turns at passing out library slips. She has, at one time or another. served on the desk, checking out books and passing out magazine slips, or assisted by putting books back, or by locating desired materials. The girls were busy socially as Well. A tea at the beginning of the year was a means of introducing members to each other and acquainting them with some of their duties. Later in the year, the girls spent an enjoyable evening when they Went in to see Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. They enjoyed the play and the topenotch performance of Erederic March and Elorence Eld- ridge. The most anticipated event of the year, the Mothers' Tea, took place in March. After Mr. l'lofferty's interesting talk, each mother was introduced. Einally, the girls rounded off the year with a delightful excursion to Miss Pratt's summer home. The Library Staff is an important organization and performs a real service for us all. President, Jacquelyn Dowling: Vice-President, Eileen Dearing: Secretary. Ann Peterson: Treasurer, Beverly Chorlton: Adviser, Miss Sherman: Co- Adviser, Miss Pratt. LIBRARY STAFF l X Z Sa 21 '15-i ., Wm K

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Q0 nf' ln the minds of parents graduation may be the epitome of twelve years' schooling, but in the minds of their sons and daughters, a poll of the senior class might easily ascribe that distinction to the prom, for up to this time what eve- ning had been so memorable! And what an ideal way to remember North? The girls were at their love- liest: the boys had never been quite so suave. The armory itself took on a glamour not Wholly accounted for by the dreamy mood of the dancers. The big bare room had been transformed into a festive. and slightly romantic setting for all the gaiety. Ingenious decorations, a perfect orchestra, and unique favors con- tributed to the magic of the evening. Larry Creedon and his well-chosen prom committee planned, organized. and worked during most of the senior year in order that the all-important affair could take place in a deceptively relaxed and leisurely manner. The midnight supper at lovely Coral Gables served as Hnal testimony to the good taste and planning of the committee. Thanks to those hardworking seniors, the Whole class could look back on May 26, 1950, as the most exciting experience in a year of many pleasant memories. Adviser, Mr. Donahue. PROM COMMITTEE