Norwell High School - Shipbuilder Yearbook (Norwell, MA)

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The Shipbuilder Page Seventeen ALUMNI NEWS As Alumni of Norwell High School in 1940, we set out to find ourselves. In what dircctions we succeeded, the following report of our achievements indicates: Eleanor Bell ................................................................ Donald Burnside ........................................................ Barbara Clark ............ Richard Cummings ...... Rose Feneck ............. Virginia Gaudette ..... Bethany Gleason ....... Gertrude Goldman ...... Faustina Longley ............ Stanford L. Luce, Jr. ...... . Howard Maybury ......... Elizabeth Mesheau ....... Robert Mott ............. Robert Newcomb ...... Wesley Osborne ..... Eunice Paige ...... Joseph Paradis ........ Miriam Perry ...... Shirley Porter ...... Barbara Scott ...... Mary Skelding ....... . Linwood Sousa ............. Marjorie Stoddard ........ Warren Merritt ......... The west side of Bowker Hill is still called Symonls Hill. In King Philip's war of 1676, a party of Indians made a raid in this part of the country. They came through Hingham into Norwell and Hanover. They burned sev- eral houses in Norwell while going to Greenbush. Henry Walter, Grade 5 Schools of South Scituate There were nine school districts in 1349. District number 1 was built in the year 1250. Its first location was on Washington Street just above Mrs. Leonard's house. The first district Number Z was moved up next to Mrs. Herbert Howard's home. The present district number 2 was built in 1876 and has now been sold to the Grange. District number 5, at the Hill was raised and a story added. District number 3 was on Grove Street opposite Mr. Manus Perry's home. One of the districts was located on Main Street, This district was located between May Elms and the home Of Walter Johnson. District number 9 was located on what is called White Oak Plains. This is the land between the DeStef1no's land and Mrs. Henry Heredeen's home. Graff Sargent. Grade 5 Shipbuilding on the North River The forests on the banks of the North River made good timber for the boats of the early colonists. Some of the shipyards were the Block House, The Wanton, The Foster and Delano, and The Copeland and Ford Yard. The largest ship built on the ....Attending Boston Trade School for Girls ..................................Working for his father ......................Attending Miami University ....................Working in Quincy ........................Working at Sargents ................................Secretary at NHS .........Attending R. I. School of Design home .........Attending Andover University .......................Working at the Country Fare .......................Working at the Country Fare ........Attending Bentley's School of Accounting in Boston ..........................Working for Perry Osborne ...............Working in Hanover .......Working for his brother home home ........Attending Bryant 81 Stratton ........Attending Cornell University .............Working for Mr. Molla home .......Working for Wesley Hall V. Gaudette, '40 North River was the Mount Vernon built by William Delano. Captain Robert Grayls ship, the Col- umbia, was built on the river just over the Scituate line. He was sailing this ship when he discovered the Columbia River in the Oregon Country. The last ship built on the North River was the Helen M. Foster. James McHugh, Grade 5 Robin Red Breast by Sally Simcock Grade S I saw a little robin Sitting in a tree I asked the little robin If he would sing to me. He sang a pretty song And then he tiew away I hope he will come back And sing again some day. How South Scituate Became Norwell In 1888, the people decided to change the name of South Scituate. The names Cushing, Deane, Hatherly, and Norwell were suggested. Henry Norwell owned a big store in Boston. He was a summer resident and lived on Norwell Avenue. Norwell was named after him because he gave 252500 to the town every year for roads. He married a Norwell girl. He died in Florida, in 1903. Dorothy Loring, Grade S

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Page Sixteen -I-he SENIORS WIN INTER-CLASS PLAYS The Norwell High School presented three one act plays on April 16 at the High School at eight o'clock. The seniors won the cup with their excellent production of ttThe Tantrumf' This was a delightful comedy telling how an oppressed favorite sister comes into her own through the efforts of her young brother. This play was coached by Mrs. Lois Turner. The juniors chose a farce called Bargains in Haircutsf' A young chap attempted to save money by having his chum cut his hair, with direful consequences. Miss Marion Hurley was the director. The sophomores gave a mystery called The Ghost Hunters. Some college boys attempted to scare a group of girls and ended by being scared themselves. Miss Frances Mayo was director. The freshmen had charge of the business end of the plays. Cast of The Tantrum Cast of The Tantrumn Bunny Hawthorn ...........,...... ........................................ . ......... C onstance Joseph Tim, her younger brother ...... ........... Willard Osberg Cousin Geneva ,................. ,,,,,,, F lorenqe Shaw Paula Ryan ..................... ........... R uth Morey Roger Ryan ........... Allan Kennedy .......... Great-Aunt Linnie ...... Prunella .................... Wallace McCoy ....... Eddie Mintz .......... Mary Ann ........... Stage Crew ....... THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL At the request of the Shipbuilder Staff many excellent stories were submitted by the grades. We wish we had room to print them all, but have selected those which we thought would lend variety. The Two Cubs and the Bees Once upon a time there were two cubs. They were walking along, snifliing the air. Finally stopped at a big tree. After they had climbed a little way they came to a hole in the tree. They both put their paws in but pulled them out because the hole was a bee's nest and the bees had stung their paws. The bees came out in great numbers. The cubs nearly fell off the limb. The bees were stinging them all over. Soon as they could they ran home. They never came to get honey from that nest again. Gr'ra'd Ilalleran, Grade 4 My Rabbit We had a rabbit at home. He was very pretty. Une day we washed him. When we were through he got away. We were chasing him and he stopped. He shook all over and got us all wet. Then we caught him. We dried him and he was a pretty white rabbit. Then we took him to a rabbit show. Later in the day he got out of his pen and ran away. When we found him he was dead. A ear had hit him. We all were sad. When Dad got home he buried him in our garden. Would you have been sad? Kenneth Torrey, Grade 4 A Walk in the Park One day I took a walk in the park. I saw many tlowers. There were sweet peas, tulips, morning glories, and many others. I had a book with me to read. I sat down .......Robert Sandberg ...............Harold Young ........Charlotte Dunbar .............Anne Mohler .............-Iames King Kenyon .....................................Geraldine Dowd .........Richard Henderson, Russell Torrey A. Mohler, '41 on a bench and read that whole book. After that I went to a stand to buy my lunch. I had a hamburg and a glass of root-beer. Then I bought a funny book and sat down on the bench and read it. I didn't finish it because it was getting late and I had to go home. lean Ewart, Grade 4 My Goat I have a gcat named Jeanie. She runs after me when I run. When I go into the house she wants to go in too. We give her a slice of bread and she stays out. Gerald Sr'hina'1er, Grade 4 Going Swimming One afternoon after dinner I went swimming. The stones under the water hurt my feet, but soon I got used to it. The water was quite deep so I did not go out very far. Once in a while a wave would go over my head, and would I get scared! When I came out it was so cold that I shivered. Do you shiver when you get out of cold water? Marie Louise Kenerson, Grade 4 Feeding the Hens I feed the hens every night. I give them some clean water in a pan. Then I mix up some mash. After I mix the mash I gather the eggs. Yesterday I got thirty eggs. Willard Robinson, Grade 4 Indians in Norwell When this town was settled there were hardly any Mattakeesetts Indians in it. josias Wampatuck, chief of the Mattakee- setts, sold the land to the white people in 1656. Symons, one of the last of the tribe had his hut or wigwam on Bowker Street.

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Page Eighteen The Shipbuildor The sixth grade has been studying about electricity in science and we have been doing a number of experiments. In history we are studying about Thomas Edison. This is connected with our science, because he was the inventor of electric lights. In our class we are also bringing in class dues so it will help at the end of the year when we have our class trip. We are also trying to be courteous to our teachers and schoolmates. Geraldine Henderson, Grade 6 The sixth grade painted SPCA posters. There were six posters that were chosen by Mr. Booth. They were painted by Jane Ford, George Loring, Fay Thomas, Dale McMullen, Lorraine McManus, and Don- ald Norris. They were entered in a state contest. We have not found out who won the prizes. Donald Norris, Grade 6 Sixth Grade Boat Race In our room we are having a sailboat race. The class has been divided into four teams. Each team has a sailboat. We put speliing and arithmetic averages on it. We have had a sailboat race once before. Team three won the hrst race. The mem- bers of the team were given the privilege of doing what they wished for a few minutes. Ena Jackson, Grade 6 Courtesy One day Ruth and Bill were walking up the stairs toward the lunchroom in school. Bill was behind Ruth and did not even offer to open the door for her. Ruth walked off without Bill. He wondered why she didn't wait for him. He hadnt thought that he might have been discourteous at first. Then he remembered that he had forgotten to open the door for Ruth. The next day when they walked up to lunch, Bill opened the door for Ruth, who said, Thank you and Ruth waited for Bill and walked to the tables with him. Courtesy always helps to make friends. F ay Thomas, Grade o First rross-eyed gentleman, upon running into and knocking down second cross-eyed gentleman e Say why don't you look where you're going? Second cross-eye!! gentleman, Never mind that buddy, why doncher go where you're Iooken? Jerry Dowd: This dress is rather long for me. llo you have anything shorter? Salesavonzan: No I'm sorry I don't. May I suggest that you try the collar depart- ment. What is the tactful way for a giri's father to let her boy friend know it's time to leave? He may casually pass through the room with a box of breakfast food. Bud Johnson: 'tDid you make these bis- cuits with your own little hands? Connie: Yes, Why? Buds I just wondered who lifted them off the stove for you. Mr. Wilson: You should have been here at nine o'cIock. Wyman: Why, what happened?', Man motorist tbarely avoiding a crashj- Why on earth didn't you signal that you were turning in? Ruth: I always turn in here, stupid. twho has crossed into her home drive- wayb. Mr. Thayer: You say you can recommend this hair restorer? Barber: Yes, sir. I knew a man who re- moved the cork from the bottle with his teeth and within twenty-four hours heghad a mustache. Rodney: How come you go steady with Ruthy? Gauley: She's different from other girls. Rodney: How's that? Gauley: Shes the only girl that'lI go with me. Kenyon: Shall we go to the movE Y- night? Sylvia: We don't have tog mother and father are going. Bob lllaybury: You look Iovelier to me every minute - do know what that means? Betty Green: Yes, the car is about to run out of gas. Demars Making Love Youse have hair like rope Youse have eyes that slope Youse have lips like a moke Youse is a dope. g gg I adore Youse. Steward: Shall I bring you're lunch up mamm ? lllrs. Turner: tlast year's tripj Yes, stew- ard, bring it up and throw it overboard: ksaves time and trouble. K IV. Osherg: What kind of pie is this apple or peach? llliss Burkett: What does it taste like? Oslierg: Glue Miss Burkett: Then it's apple, the peach tastes like putty. Children, said Miss Anderson to her hopeful sixth grade, I want you all to write a story on 'The Funniest Thing I Ever Saw'. The class commenced, but Donald Norris managed to finish before the others. Let me see your effort first? said Miss Anderson, The boy produced a paper on which was written: The funniest thing I ever saw was too funny for words.