Plymouth High School - Pilgrim Yearbook (Plymouth, MA)

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Cfom am! lafamenf WE, the class of 1945, being of sound mind and body, although tempor- arily prostrated because of the over-zealous efforts of our teachers to impregnate us with knowledge, do declare this to be our last will and testa- ment and make the following bequests: To THE FACULTY! A me-thod of releasing hungry boys from Room 303 at lunch hour without the usual stampede-for the benefit of Miss Iris Albertini. A miniature rocket ship in which Mrs. Helen Bagnall can spirit C. B. home so swiftly that his C. O. will never notice his departure. A day lin the near futurel when school buses will no longer be late -a boon to Mrs. Ruth Bailey. A girls' English Class that will produce better poetry than ours for Mrs. Louise Bearse. A method of protecting her embryo artists from dripping paint brushes-for Mrs. Margaret E. Brown. For Mrs. Viola Figueiredo, a book of recipes so foolproof that they will never fail, no matter what manner of boy may be attempting them. A squad as ingenious as ours in the art of girls' tumbling-for Mrs. Beatrice E. Garvin. A recording of Don't Fence Me In for Miss Beatrice Hunt, to be played whenever her groups need relaxation. A pasteurization plant to enable Miss Olive Hey to handle the product of the cow she was willed last year in order that she may obey the regula- tions of the Health Department. A hand-tooled leather folder in which Miss Jeannette Jacques may keep her notes on her experiences in France in the summer of '35, A pair of built-up shoes for Miss Helen C. Johnson so that she will not have to look up to her pupils. To Miss Lydia E. Judd, a group of students whose doodlings will bear a rather closer resemblance to shorthand than to Egyptian hiero- glyphics. A recording of her voice fmade of pre-war material for durabilityb to be played each time Miss Elizabeth C. Kelly is about to say, There will be absolutely no talking after 8 :10. A sure-fire method of getting certain students to enjoy Problems of Democracy-for Miss Katherine J. Lang. An endless supply of pencils, blotters, and books for Miss Nellie R. Locklin so that she will never lack planes and edges for her solid demon- strations. Our sincere wishes for lasting happiness to Mrs. Marion Longever. To Mr. Edgar J. Mongan-the hope that he may soon be preparing his classes for peace rather than for war. A special permit to allow Mr. Th-eodore Packard to run his rebuilt gasoline motors. Page 19

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THELMA SYLVIA Thelma's voice, so sweet and low, Is one of Miss Wilber's woesg But she can speak in accents clear When she does it with her toes. FRANCIS TAVERNELLI With him it's axiomatic: From one's high school days Returns are in proportion To the effort one displays. BRADLEY TEXEIRA If only it were possible To spend the entire day I n Aeronautics a n d M a - chines- Then work would turn to play. HILDA VALENTE Not given to outbursts Of grief or despair, Absorbed in her tasks- May she happily fare. Page 18 I f LAWRENCE SAVOY Happy are we that he wanted To do what he had to dog First he was of the seniors To don the Navy blue. RUTH VICKERY As treasurer of 305 She more than rang the bell: Her room was first in the war bond drive And led stamp sales as well. EARL WALKER We think that he would be distrait Without his lassie fair, For anywhere we choose to go We're sure to see them there. BETTE WATTERSON She's a devotee Of Terpsichore: See Grecian lore If you'd learn more. PEARL YOUNG Pearl goes around with her head in the clouds- To pilot a plane is her dream: If wishing a thing can make it come true, Sbe's sure to come in on the beam.

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A class with such limitless knowledge of rivers, states, and capitals that Miss Amy Rafter may be overwhelmed with surprise. For Mrs. Miriam A. Raymond-A Features Editor who can keep her supplied with a considerable number of interesting and amusing columns to correct. Red and yellow striped shirts to relieve the monotony of his black and white referee's garb-for Mr. Mario J. Romano. To Mr. Louis Rudolph-the hope that he can find some one to replace Dutch Morini. A device that will catch rare, elusive biology specimens with the utmost dispatch--for Mr. Richard Smiley. A newspaper for Mrs. Alice Urann, in which she can edit her own Advice to the Lovelorn column. A group of pupils unusually interested in instrumental music-for Mrs. Amelia Vincent. An amplifying system which will enable even the most timid girl to be understood-for Miss Margie Wilber. A chemistry laboratory in a far corner of the school field, in which Mr. Claiborne H. Young can let his students manufacture whatever obnox- ious gases they please. To NEXT YEAR'S SENIOR CLAss: The magnificent bequest of one C13 aspirin. One gallon of hi-test gasoline in order that there will be no trans- portation problem at its graduation dance. The privilege of having one more flight of stairs to climb each day. Our sincere hope that it may be the first class of peace. To NEXT YEAR'S JUNIOR CLASS: To the Chemistry division, R. H. leave ten liters of H21S. A pleasant experience in the nature of an introduction to the Ninety Common Errors. A few enjoyable moments learning and writing Macbeth's dagger speech. Satisfaction from the realization that it, too, has advanced one more step toward the top. To THE FOOTBALL TEAM : A complete and elaborate first-aid kit to be presented to the boys after their annual clash with the girls' hockey team. To THE HOCKEY TEAM! A type of oak stick that will not bend or deteriorate when brought into contact with the anatomy of the hardiest members of the football team. The Class of '45 has passed- Peace in Plymouth High at last! Composed and recorded by the humble servant of Class of 1945, ROBERT HUTCHINSON Page 20