Norwell High School - Shipbuilder Yearbook (Norwell, MA)

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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.

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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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The Shipbuilder page N,,,,,,,,e,, BASEBALL Sitting, left to right: K. Burnside, R. Maybury, L. Howes, W. Liley, W. Turner, P. Paradis, S. Hardwick. Standing, left to right: Mr. Graham, J. Bennett, G. Moskowitz F. Dyer, G. Sargent, Capt. B. Kenyon, J. Henderson, J. Liddell, N. Bennett, W. Hayesi BASEBALL As we lost seven out of ten of our letter men last year we have to start almost from scratch this year. For catcher we have chosen Chap Hardwick who has had a fair amount of experience, Bob Maybury, who shared last year with Merrit on the pitch- ing staff, will make a good stab at it again this year. Gus Howes will also appear on the mound. First base is a toss up between Bill Turner and George Sargent. Francis Dyer, H. Arvidson, R. Gauley and W. Liley will fight over second, short, and third. Harold Young, Bob Kenyon, Joe Henderson, R. Dutton, P. Paradis, H. Merrit, M. Simpson, T. Makowski, and the two Bennets will squabble over the out- tield. Mr. Graham says, Well do our bestw. Our sporty new uniforms should be a help. Bob Kenyon is captain and Bill Hayes, manager. The schedule is as follows: Friday, April 18, Avon at Norwell Tuesday, April 29 at Duxbury Friday, May 2 at Cohasset Friday, May 9, Kingston at Norwell Friday, May 16 at Marshfield Friday, May 23, Pembroke at Norwell Tues., May 27, Hanover at Norwell Tuesday, june 3 at Scituate Since the above report was written we have played two practice games with Braintree. We lost on our home ground and won at Braintree by a score of 10 to 3. Gus Howes pitched a swell game allowing only three hits.