Pembroke High School - Mattakeesett Yearbook (Pembroke, MA)

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First lfmr: B. Flood, J. Corson, M. Wayne, P. Wagner, Mrs. Etelman, S. Baltzel H. Fee, A. Creeden, P. Monk. Second Ifnw: R. Cousins, B. Kose, B. l121lHl1Cl't J. Angley, M. Zacchilli, C. Phillips, J. Vlfyman, B. WlliStl'11l1l. Tllird Nou' 1 H. Mathews, I . Cravo, l'. llavcy, J. Anderson, B. Paris, G. Bishop, R. I.eFurgcy The Verse Speaking Choir The man fhrrl llufll no music in lzimsvlf, Nui' is :lol HlUI'lf1 wifi: coillforn' of swecf sounds, ls fit for frerzsoiis, sirrrIr'g1'n1s, and spoilsg The muffin of his spirifs ure dull as niyllf, And his rzjfvcrfioirs flrrrlf as fLll'f'bIlS,' . . . Shakespeare's words could also apply to poetry as the Verse Speaking Choir presents it. The choir captures the music in the verse in the hope to create a sympathetic mood in the listener. Membership in the Verse Speaking Choir enriches the life of the participating individual and provides him with many experiences valu- able in group learning and functioning. The members gain in co- ordination, co-operation, and self-coniidence. Sharing in the cultural background given us by the verses we have come to appreciate gives us a better understanding ot' others and of ourselves. It was fun to be part of the Armistice Day program and to do the Christmas story on Television. Graduation will afford us a further opportunity. We hope that in the years to come the Verse Speaking Choir may enjoy many more such adventures in the world of Literature, and that it will continue to play an important part in the life of the school. CYNTHIA PHILLIPS, '54 JoIIN ANGLIQY, lVlIClIAEL ZAUCIIILLI it I'1'a1'1 fl A1-wuz 111111 isis

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Trafic C ub Chm of T1 aflic Club Howard Mathews Left to iight, A. Pinkham, D. Bishop, P. Deane, R. Clarke, M. Zacchilli, Mr. Bakon R Hall, R. Peterson, B. Wikstrom, B. Freeman, J. Libby, B. Lambert. The Student Council guided by Mr. Edmund Bakon has worked throughout the year in behalf of the students of Pembroke High. Among the innovations sponsored by the council this year were: Instead of the customary morning opening exercises conducted in the classroom by either the teacher or a pupil, a Council member on Wednesdays and Fridays via the school public address system gives the Bible reading, leads the Lord's prayer and the flag salute which is then followed by a short meditative period of relaxing music. The Trafiic Club came into being to meet the need of controlling traffic congestion in our halls. It was necessary to speed up passing in the corridors. This was done by placing monitors in the corridors at the time of the student passing. The Monitors keep traffic in single file on the right hand side. This system is helping to solve our corridor trafiic problem which is created by the lack of school housing. The Council welcomes suggestions from the student body for we want to have the best school possible. HOWARD MATH1-Lvvs, '54 First Row : R. Hammond, H. Mathews, Mr. Bakon, R. Hall, R. Le Furgey. Student Council President Richard Hall Vifce-Presidevzt Michael Zacchilli Sec1'eta1'y Barbara Wikstrom Treasuref' Richard Peterson Second Rauf: A. Peterson, M. Zacchilli, B. Bishop, D. Romine, R. Clarke, A. Stevens, P. Broadbent.

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First Row: Miss Boornazian, D. Jones, R. West, D. Bishop, A. Creeden. Second Row: B. Wikstrom, S. Baltzer, J. Whitaker, B. Lambert. NATWNM. HIINUR S IIE Y f 2 S z PC 7X t ational Honor Society Prcsiflent ..... Anne Creeden Vice-Presiclcnt . . . Rachel West Sccretafry . . Barbara Lambert To'easu1'e1' . . . Barbara Wikstrom Acting on a resolution made in September to arouse the interest and pride of the students in their school, the Honor Society has been an active group. All activities were under the capable direction of Miss Margaret Boornazian, whom we sincerely thank. An innovation was the Honor Roll Banner made by Barbara Wik- strom, which was presented to the seniors for having the highest per- centage of its members on the Honor Roll. Sally Baltzer was in charge of the March of Dimes collection, and also aided Barbara Lambert in making a directory of past and present members of the society. Our probationary members, Deborah Jones and Diane Bishop, gave talks to the eighth and ninth grades which we hope will serve them as an incentive for further study. Late in March, the auditorium was the scene of a colorful induction ceremony during which time Diane and Debby were inducted, and pins were presented to the senior members. Two former members, both gradu- ates of last year's class, spoke interestingly of their new life in college. A trip to the state capital proved an educational and exciting ex- perience. Oh's and Ah's rippled through our group as we toured the Gardner, the Fine Art Museum, and the capitol building itself. The February vacation was followed by a clean-up drive sponsored jointly by the Honor Society and the Student Council. Thereafter it was not an uncommon sight to see a student in the classroom or corridor with a pail and rag, removing dirt-and enjoying it. This was proof to us that we were succeeding in our endeavors. It is our sincere desire that this pride and interest will continue for years to come. ANNE CREEDEN, '53