Pembroke High School - Mattakeesett Yearbook (Pembroke, MA)

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Class H istmfy What a beautiful day it was, in Septem- ber, 1939, when the Class of '51 pounced on their first grade teacher, Miss Dunn. When the roll Call was given we found that we had the following little darlings to our credit: Donald Gauley, Doris Swanson, Sally Reed, john Osborne, and Dorothy Belknap. After a year of squirming in our seats we were graduated to the second grade where we met Barbarajones, the jolly little elf from Vermont and Robert Winchester, a quiet little fellow from Brockton. Doris Swanson left us for points unknown. In the third grade .Ioan Winchester, Winnie's happy-go-lucky sister, and Charles Mix joined our class. It was also in the third grade that several of our class found it great fun to be in the closet. During the fourth grade and our last year in the Central School we initiated into our group Vernon Eldridge and a southern lass, Marjorie Styron. Our fifth, sixth and seventh grade years passed rapidly fat times seems as tho' they'd never beenlj 'til at last we were about to enter the High School. Our years in the Hatch School were highlighted by our making the acquaintance of Mary Lou Washburn from Duxbury. Eighth Graders! and didn't we think we were the ones, until we met the upperclassmen, who immediately went to work to deflate our egos. FRESHMAN! President: Barbarajones Vive-President: john Osborne Serremry' jane Turner Treasurew George Gilbert Officially High School Students! This year Alfred Davis, Maryjane Huntley, Eugene Lassonde, and Eugene Peterson joined us. Our Mardi Gras Qeveryone remembers thatlj established us as a class to do things in a big way. Donald Gauley and Barbara Troy reigned as King and Queen,and Ladies and Lords galore served as court attendants. What a splash we made. As a class we had arrived! Injune we ventured to Duxbury Beach for a class picnic, very well chaperoned by Mr. Lynch and Mrs. Cote. It was found upon reaching our destination that a few had some intriguing ideas, one of which was to search for a spot to enjoy their newly acquired sport . . . smoking cigarettes! Sun Burns and wet clothes were reminders of a gala day! SOPHOMORES! Presiez'ent.' Barbarajones Vire-President Charles Mix Serremry.' jane Turner Treasurer: Marjorie Styron Madolyn Lawrence and Elizabeth Wil- loughby were duly welcomed to our class and we again sponsored a Mardi Gras under the supervision of Mr. Lynch which again received the glories of its predecessor. Now reigned Kingjames Anderson and Queen Rachal West. The highlight of our Sophomore year was a trip to Boston. We visited the Agassiz Museum, and after eating lunch at Mr. Lynch's exclusive Metropolitan Driving Club House we went to see Frank Fay in the smash hit Harvey, and I'm sure we all recall a certain boy who nearly got left behind! The fatal maybasket! Up to deviltry as usualha maybasket was hung on Mr. Lynch with the understanding that none were to leave the school grounds. Rules were made to be broken, weren't the? What consequences! ' For the second V consecutive year, we won the trophy for Field Day showing that we were champs in the athletics. Y E i 'R -T

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MARY LOU WASHBURN Class Baby Sloe ir a woman, therefore may be won Lou with her cheerful captivating personality has discov- ered the art of success, she has many talents. Her future plans predict success in the field of fashion designing and one of these days we may be saying, I knew her when. President 3, Student.Council 1, 2, 4 Geeretarylz Mattakeerett Staff 3, 4, Athletic Council 4, Cheerleader 3, 4 fCaptainj,' Basketball 2, Softball 2, 3, 4, Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4 fCaptainJ,' Senior Class Play 4, Stunt Night 3, Gym Exhibition 3, Library Club 3, 4, Verse Speaking 3, 4, Glee Club 4, WBET Program 3. ELIZABETH HELENA WILLOUGHBY Most Controversial Singing Jweet Jongx to pleezre . . Liz seems to yearn for the opposite sex, and her dreams are soon to be realities. Marriage appears to be just around the corner. We are grateful for the many beautiful songs that Liz has contributed on school programs, for she has a delightful sweet voice. fBrookline, Sophomore year: President Home Room Red Cross 1, Glee Clubj Senior Class Play 4, Stunt Night 3, Gym Exhibition 2, 3, Glee Club 4, Verse Speaking 3, 4. JOAN CECIL WINCHESTER Most Athletic The windowx ofmy soul I throw Wide open to the Jun Our all-round sport and outstanding athlete is joan. Her ability to make and keep many friends is an asset which should carry her far. Student Council 4 fTrea.rurerJ,' Pound Keeper 1, Matlakeerett Staff 4, Athletic Council 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 1CaptuinJ,' Softball 2, 3, Field Hockey 1, 3, 4, Senior Play 4, Stunt Night 3, Gym Exhibition 2, 3, Verse Speaking 3, 4. ROBERT WINSLOW WINCHESTER Typical Adolescent 'Tdface it as a wire man would ' Good natured Winnie is not only well liked, but is both a popular athlete and a lively member of the class. His periodical jaunts to Kingston prove his lack of shyness when it comes to girls. At times he attempts to be our class comedian. Student Council 3, 4 QPreridentJ,' Pound Keeper 1, Mattakeesett Staff 3, Athletic Council 3, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3 QCaptainJ 4, Senior Class Play 4, Stunt Night 33 Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Verse Speaking 3, 4.

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JUNIORSE President: Mary Lou Washburn Vice-President: Franklin Goodman Secretary: Sally Reed Treasurer: Madolyn Lawrence Doris Swanson returned to us and we welcomed Jeanne Fisher from St. Ann's Academy in Marlboro and Brant Boynton from Jamaica Plain High School. No one can doubt the talent in our class! Three accomplished soloists Pete, Elizabeth and Marge were featured at the Christmas party, as was our own Verse Speaking Choir, and when it came to sports we didn't sit on the sidelines. Many of us also were destined to become famous actors when we did a skit for Thanks- giving under the capable leadership of Miss Boornazian, our class advisor that year. An outstanding honor to the class was the choosing of Charles Mix and Sally Reed as Marshals for graduation. QLucky Mixie and I finally learned which foot was left and which was right j. Our project for Stunt Night was a Kitchen Band and although we didn't win, for once we were given the chance to make all the noise our hearts desired! And we did! One of the most beautiful dances and proms ever held at Pembroke High was our junior Prom. Certainly credit is due the girls who worked so hard to make the umbrellas for the Prom April Showers. Ml 1: u Ml? Nba' ax til - 'lf' Pi X :sg ...,.. A U ,-P5 fl SENIORS ! ! Prerident: Eugene Peterson Vice-President: Charles Mix Secretary: Sally Reed Treasurer: Madolyn Lawrence Early in the fall accompanied by Mrs. Etelman we again journeyed to Boston to learn something about the legitimate theatre as par- tial preparation for our senior class play. We attended the performance of Barbara Bel Geddes in Burning Bright. Earlier in the day we had visited the john Hancock Building, that is, at least those of us who managed to arrive on time without engaging a taxi. We also toured the press connected with Ginn 8: Company, Educational Publishers, and stuffed ourselves at lunch at nearby Howard johnson's. On November 17th our presentation of AI Haddon and Hir Lamp directed by Mrs. Beatrice Farmer and starring Charles Mix and Eugene Peterson was a profound success. Our daily rehearsals and dress rehearsal went along smoothly BUT THAT NIG HT- The night, money play! can came tumbing down! and did any one ever find out what happened to Midge? Marge and Bill Key helped to initiate the new Driver Training Course without any respect or consideration for Mr. Crossley's neck! When Bill used the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal! Marge has learned by now that it's necessar yto open the window to give a hand signal for a turn - not try to go through the window! After an evening of eating, walking in the rain, cleaning house, holding church serv- ices, and learning that it was a sin to come home late fably demonstrated byjeanne and Marjorie, the Senior girls groped their way home from joan's at the conclusion of a hilarious pajama party! Our Class Banquet at Cain's fluscious food and outstanding dedicationsj on St. Patricks Day was enhanced when we adjourned to the King Philip in Wrentham as guests of 1161!