Oak Bluffs High School - Beacon Yearbook (Oak Bluffs, MA)

Page 47 text:

THE BEACON 45 -s FN yogi Q l L3 Q 5- ' IW' ' fioifktf' J' Clarence Herrmann, Editor II. R.- I believe I heard you talk- ing in class a few minutes agofy H. U.- Oh, no, I never talk in my sleep. W. L.- Will you Freshmen stop making so much noise? I can't even read! R. M.- lVell, don't blame us for your ignorance. ' ' G. R.- Why do you call your girl Appendix ? G. C.- Because it cost so much to take her out.', Mr. M.- VVhat do you know about nitrates ? ' ' L. S.- They are much cheaper than day rates. Miss A.-Cmarking on eardb This is going to hurt me more than it will you. G. S.- Then don't be too hard on yourself. Dr. B.- Your ease is really a case of common ordinary laziness. A. N.- But, ean't you give me a more scientific name for it-I must tell my mother about it! Miss L. - Troubles with your throat, eh? Ever gargled with salt water '? B. B.- Yes, I was nearly drowned while in swimming last summer. U. L.-Cselling sandwiches 'tNo, sir, no trust! I wouldn't trust my own brother. M. C.- Well, of course, you know your family better than I do. Mr. M.- Give me the definition oi? a skeleton? VV. D.MHA skeleton is a man with his insides out and his outsides off. F. M.- Are you really embroider- ing that foot pillow for me, Dear? R. P.- Yes, love, but if you ever dare put your foot on it, I'll wring' your neck. Mr. M.- Why are low this term? W. S.- lVell, you holidays everything is marked down. your grades se know after the D. R.- I don't see how the referee can keep so cool. L. C.- That's easy. Look at the fans around him. , Mr. D.- Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? C. II.-f'Naw. Mr. D.- Well, the other two pigs weren't either. VV. L.- And she was the dumbest girl I ever saw. II. L.- VVhat makes you think so? W. L.-' I mentioned bacteria and she thought that was the back door tr a cafeteria.

Page 46 text:

44 ,V g THE B candidates, Amy Noyes and Eleanir to participate because of injuries. McBride, were unfortunately unable Both were persistent sports followers, and I know they would have made a good showing for Oak Bluffs had they taken part. I do want to congratulate all who came out for track-whether from junior high or senior high-for their untiring efforts, fine spirit, and especially for their co-operativeness. Two years have passed by, and each year has brought success, one more triumph in track, and the shield will remain with the girls. It will be diffi- cult, of course, to win again, but sure- ly not too difficult if each one does her part. The basketball season this year was perhaps more exciting than that of former years, because, by the loss of a game to Edgartown and a tie with that same town, Oak Bluffs and Ed- gartown were tied for first place in the contest for the trophy until thc very last game. This final, deciding game was a hard fought one, with Ed- gartown holding a slight lead even in the middle of the last quarter. Witli about three minutes to play the Oak Bluffs girls, with that never say die'l spirit, put their all into the game and emerged with a four point lead. In commending the girls I think I should begin with the co-captains-- Amy Noyes and Eloise Webb and then Kathleen Alley and Barbara Bowman, all of whom have done their last bit for the team. Amy was unable to pa:- ticipate much because of an injured knee, but in those games she played, she certainly maintained her high standard! I especially want to thank her for her willingness to aid in the various ways she did even after she was unable to play. Eloise Webb on several occasions proved her sports- manship and set a good example for future teams. That is not all, she-:vs E ACON a veteran player-was one of our best guards and an especially necessa'y one in our tilts with Edgartown. Kath- leen Alley, as forward, deserves much credit for her careful passwork, her quick pivoting, and her accurate shooting which certainly piled up points for Oak Bluffs. I can assure these girls that they will be missed by the team, because all set good exam- ples for the team to follow in the way of sportsmanship and correct tech- nique in playing. In speaking of the team, Barbara Bowman should not be forgotten, for she really was a part of it. She worked hard as manager, games and faithfully taking the scoring. The outlook for is not dull, however, with Gladys Heathman able to play aw position, with Margaret Gordon, Ger- trude Studley, Marguerite Clements, Helen Rose, a11d Marjorie Bowman to fill in as guards, with Ethel and Edna Stevenson to be able side centers, and Mary Golden and Eleanor McBride to take the position of forwards. May there be many new candidates come out also, and may the year be a suc- cessful one. Here I wish to extend my thanks to all parents and friends of the school who helped in any way to make the past year a successful one. arranging care of all next year In closing I'm sure that everyone will agree that the trophy offered by the Lions Club is certainly a grand in- centive towards victory, it gives the girls something tangible to work for, and while they are working for the trophy i11 itself, they are also abso1':,- ing many ideals which may be fol- lowed and practiced in their lives olf the basketball court. ADELINE ALLEY, Coach.

Page 48 text:

46 THE BEACON A freshman looked long and thoughr- fully at tI1e second examination ques- tion, which read: State the number of tons of coal slipped out of the United States in any given year. Then his brow cleared and he wrot-': ' ' 1492-none. McD.- Can you name a city in Alaska? M. B.- No'me. Miss McD.- Correct Mr. D.- Tom, can you tell me what a hypocrite is? N. DeB.- Yes, sir. It's a boy that comes to school with a smile on his face. U L. S.- Has your sister begun tau- ing music lessons yet? J. G.- She's taking something on the piano, but I can 't tell yet Whether it's music or typewritingr. Miss A.- An anonymous person is one who does 11Ot Wish to be knownee- who's that laugrliing' in the class? C. H.h An anonymous person, Miss Alley. M1'. D.-Canswering phonej You say Gilbert Pachico has a bad cold and can't come to school? VVho is this speaking? G. P.-Cwith assumed hoarsenessl This is my father. M. G.-Cat basketball gamej Figh ! Fight Fight! A. S.-fsuddenly excitedj NVI1ere? XVIIPFP? BRICKMAN'S Complete Family Outfiters Sporting Goods VINEYARD HAVEN. MASS. DUTCHLAND FARMS GRADE A MILK FAMILY MILK BUTTER-MILK CREAM VITAMIN D MILK GRADE A VITAMIN D DELIVERIES ON ISLAND AT PREVAILING PRICES Tel. 120 Richard Hayden, Mgr. OAK BLUFFS, MASS. Compliments of HOSPITAL STAFF MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL HERALD PRINTING COMPANY Telephone - - - 351-W