Norwell High School - Shipbuilder Yearbook (Norwell, MA)

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THE SHIPBUILDER LITERARY MODERN MUSIC - NOT SO BAD! One day while going about my chores, I overheard a conversation between two ladies. It is impossible for me to recollect the exact words said, but I can say both ladies were expressing their complete dis- gust with the modern music. Of course these two ladies, probably born of an aristocratic stock, and brought up on Bach and Beethoven, did not possess the knowledge that other music was writ- ten and listened to in their day which was an extreme contrast to the classical. Years ago, as today, tunes were written in a various number of styles, so as to please all music lovers. We must not be narrow in our thoughts, because the type of music you may not like may bring joy to others. Music can be divided into many classes, and it is especially wonderful to see the way the modern musician and writer has cleverly rearranged old tunes to please the present generation. Much of the so-called 'tpopular music has been taken from the classical. Songs such as Till the End ot Tirnej, and To- night We Love, are examples of this. These modern tunes are only portions of of classical music, with words added, and played in a style such as to be classified as popular, Another type of music which excited many today is swing, Years ago, this same style of rhythm was referred to as jazz, the main difference being in the interpretation of the artist who is playing the instrument. There is a lighter and gayer side to music, just as in all things. This we find in the novelty tunesf' These songs which are sung throughout the country usually have no real meaning, and contain catcny little words. Under this class of novelty tunes, we should include the music of Spike Jones, who, through the use of in- struments which produce a number of weird sounds, has produced music Cif I may call it thatb, that arouses the humor- ous side of the individual. There are, of course, in the modern era, songs and tunes written years ago, that are loved today, and will be cherished for- ever. Songs which built our country, such as The Battle Hymn of Republicfl and The Star Spangled Banner, will be ever- lasting. The classical music of the great com- posers will always be loved, because the light opera has great character in it, while the heavy opera arouses great feeling and excitement in the listener or player. The true American folk song was origi- natcd by the Negro, and is held dear in the hearts of many today. nine The polka, and the song of the west make up this wide variety of music of yes- terday, sung and played today in the modern manner. Music, no matter what type it may be, has brought, and is bringing joy to men. Therefore, let us thank God for giving us the ability to create such a world-wide pleasure. EDITH KEE '46 SCHOOL OF '76 By JOAN MURPHY, Grade 8 Zooming out our rocket bus. I put on my plastic coat, moving front walk and A baby escalator carried from behind a cloud came stepped on the slid to the bus. me inside and we were off. In front of the bubble school we alighted. The hall door saw us coming and auto- matically opened. We glided up the wide, moving stairs to our rooms. I sat down in my overstuffed chair be- hind my mahogany desk. A button that I pushed brought out my pencil. It began writing out my work, a lesson on Crypto- gamous Plants. It did this by listening to my brain. CSometimes I wished it didn't write all my thoughts - like the day I wanted to hit the teacher with a spitballb The teacher came in. She pushed a but- ton and the rose-colored plastic walls dis appeared, glass ones taking their place. 'tIt's cloudy in Rhode Island, she explained, and so good to see the sun here. Children, she then said, 'Tm sorry to be late. My helicopter ran out of gas and I had to hitch-fly. I remarked to myself, She's so old- fashioned. A helicopter, tsk, tsk, That's almost as ancient as a car. ttNow, she commanded, take your electric pen and write a five-page compo- sition on Cerebellums. I'll send the electric collector around in one and a half seconds. Ah, an easy assignment for once. The bell soon rang for lunch. When I stepped on a button up popped a tray bearing a chicken dinner with all the fix- ings. I plugged in my knife, fork and spoon and they fed me. On the playground at recess I took a ride on our roller-coaster. It was so much fun. When school was over we sped home in our rocket bus. And so ended another tough day in the year 2076. FOUR ACES AND A KING I held a pretty hand last night. Can no great solace bring, than the soft white hand I held last night - Four aces and a king. E. WYMAN, Grade 9

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THE SHIPBUILDER 'JP 5:1 MHA- w'7 Mft . . GRADUATES . . MARILYN LAMBERT-Commercial This her modest, bashjul nature that makes her silent. Shipbuilder Staff 4, Senior Pageant 4: Dinghy Staff 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. HENRY MAKOWSKI-General Men of few words are the best men-Shakespeare Pageant tSenio1'J3 School supplies 43 Shipbuilder Staff 4. CAROL NEWCOMB-General All things are in common among friends -Diogenes Laertries Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Shipbuilder Staff 4: Dinghy Staff 3, 43 Junior Prom Com. 3: Class Secretary 33 Pageant Senior 43 National Honor Society 43 Inter-Class Plays 2, 3, 4, Field Hockey lg Basketball Score Keeper 45 Basketball 2. ELIZABETH SNOWDALE-Commereial I agree with no 1nan's opinion. I have some of my own -Dumas Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Senior Pageant 4: Senior Proni Com. 3, Shipbuilder Stall 43 Dinghy Staff 3, 4. HELEN TORREY-Commercial Fun is my best subject Gregg Shorthand Certificate 43 Senior Pageant: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball Manager 4: Toastmaster 41 Inter Class Plays 4, Magazine Drive Manager 4: Dinghy Stall 3, 43 Shipbuilder Staff 4, National Honor Society 4. GEORGE WYMAN-General Ah, why should life all labour be?-Tennyson Inter-Class Plays 2. 3, 4: Senior Pageant: Shipbuilder Staff: Student Council 4g Senior Dance Coininitteeg Ju- nior Proni Committee 3. eight

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THE SHIPBUILDER NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back row, lm-ft to right: S. Hcndcrson, R. Wossmun, L. Leonard, R. Whitc. E. Jackson. F. Thomas. Fronilrow: E. KCC, H. Torrcy. L. DcsJz1rdins, B. Hayvs D. Hall. C. Newcomb, Miss don. THE FACULTY Buck How: Mrs, Kingmzm. Mrs. Brzmcll, Mrs. Sproul, Mr. Booth, Mrs. Osborn, Miss Furrur. Mrs. 'l'urnvr: Bottom: Mrs. B.rrtuuL1, Miss Aldon, Miss Muguirc. Mr. Hogr-am, Mrs. Joycc, Mrs. Millcr, Mrs. Lincoln. lun