Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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ClDimiies 17 BAND First Row: I ' . Green, D. Evans, L. Ceiilli, E. Mciritt, J. Goddard, J. Mills, C. Holland, M. Coirigan. Second Row: R. Fernandez, J. Stewart, R. Hcywood, M. Dwiglit, M. Pratt, C. Valine, S. Hey- wood, J. Kettell. Third Row: D. LaVange, D. Stone. B. I ' roiity, L. Merritt, M. Kildiifl, V. Goddard, M. Peirce, E. O ' Ncil, S. Chadhoiirne, V. Arapol[. A. Dimphy, Mr. Leach. Fourth Row: J. Lopes, E. Myers, E. Hennigan, M. Spinola, J. Robinson, R. Rich, D. Heywood. School News p. Cahir, ' 41 , L. Cenlli, ' 48 THE school building had a somewhat new lace when it opened its doors to both old and new classes in September. An outer office, book closet, and coat room had been constructed Irom Room lO ' -J to provide greater convenience. Many desks had been added in the various rooms to accommodate the ever- increasing number of students. Floors and walls in several of the classrooms had been refinished and repainted. Several new students were in evidence as well as five new teachers. Mr. Stewart resumed his position as coach and teacher of science after three years in the Navy. Miss Ruth E. Moulton of Boston took the position of teacher of physical education and history, formerly held by Miss Virginia Vines, who resigned to be married. Mr. Laurence Benson of Brockton succeeded Mr. Dodge in the Maiuial Training Department. Mr. Wilton Hawes of Newton caine to the school as teacher of mathematics; and Miss Carol Voll- mcr was transferred from the Hatherly School to the position previously held by Miss Maxim in the Junior High. Last September the glee club was re-organ- ized under the supervision of Miss Reynolds. There was a large turnout of both boys and girls this year. The glee club is divided into three groups, each of which meets two periods every Ihursday. In December, the members of the glee cltib had a chance to show off their dramatic, as well as their music ability, in the all-schol production of the operetta H. M. S. Pinafore. The combined groups are now working on a musical program for the gradu- ation exercises in June. This year, through the efforts of Mr. Leach and his j layers, the band has increased in both number and ability. Many inembers have been recruited from the Junior High, and they have proved their worth both musically and in their willingness to cooperate. New uniforms have been ordered, and the band

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16 The Future Freshmen! Mary Luce, 8B Last September when the eighth grade proudly entered their new home rooms, they considered themselves quite important, and they had good reason to, for they were enter- ing their last year of junior high and were looking forward to being freshmen. They were a very busy gioup during Febru- ary for many projects were due. Although it was quite a job, the majority of the pupils enjoyed making them. Catherine Arapoff was the subject of con- versation throughout the school when in Feb- ruary her essay on the life of Thomas Edison was chosen as the winning essay in the sur- rounding districts. The contest included only junior high pupils. Warren O ' Shea came close to winning. Catherine and Miss Cun- neen, ovu English teacher, were guests of the Brockton Edison Company, and Catherine was interviewed at station WBET along with the winners from other schools. The eighth grade was very proud of Cathy, as was every- one else. It was quite a gala occasion when the eighth grade girls beat the seventh grade girls in a basketball game. It doesn ' t seem very impor- tant now, but it did at the time. We really owe the game to Mary Jane Stewart, who got practically all of the baskets. Lois Merritt also played quite well. Grade Eight Sport Items Arthur Dunphy, SB It seems that it takes the girls to win a game. Well, it happened this way for the eighth grade. The seventh grade girls came to play our girls. The game was running about even when Miss Moulton put in Mary Jane Stewart. Then the roof fell in. Miss Stewart quickly hit the nets for twelve to fourteen points. This put the game on ice for Grade Eight. The boys ' game was a bit different. A cer- tain guard shot too much, but after he woke up to it, he only shot once and made it. Joe Cerilli was high scorer for Grade Eight with eight points. The final score was 17 to 14 in favor of Grade Seven boys. The following Thursday the four junior high divisions met for a play-off. The first game was Seven A versus Seven B with Seven A winning six to five. The next game was Eight A versus Eight B, Eight B winning eight to six. Bruce Wyman scored four points. High honors were held by three Eight A members: Joe Cerilli, 2; Elliot Barrett, 2; and Arthur Dunphy, 2. Then came the play-off, Eight B versus Seven A. The final score was eight to five in favor of Eight B. Bruce Wyman was high scorer with five of the five Eight B tallies. Seventh Grade News Joyce Bamber, 7 A Peter Nurd, 7B On September 4, a group of about eighty pupils came from the sixth grades to the junior high school. To many of us, it seemed strange, and some were frightened. After a while it became an old story. Three new jJupils have entered the seventh grade, Shirley Petterson, Ronald Sustana, and Joyce Davis. Movies shown to us by Miss VoUmer have been enjoyed very much. While Mrs. Williams was out sick, her sub- stitute, Mrs. Finnic, let us have a sort of town meeting. This was loads of fun. We have made booklets in both geography and English. The seventh grade girls played basketball with the eighth grade girls. But it was our hard luck that we lost and the eighth grade girls won. The members of the Pinafore cast in the seventh grade were Evelyn Jenny, Priscilla Merritt, Roxana Turner, Francis Whorf, and Glenn Higgins. Priscilla Merritt won honorable mention in the Edison essay contest. We are very proud to have Richard Clapp in the seventh grade because in his November- December report he got all A ' s. We have an average of twenty pupils on the honor roll for the marking periods. (Continued from Page 13) Remember the Tortoise and the Hare? Coombs and Briggs are such a pair. One is slow, the other ' s fast, But they ' re good friends despite contrast. Warren, Brown, Clapp, and Spinola Avery, Keyes, Dolan, Ahola,— Of our class of fifty-two These are a few who prove to you That the class of nineteen forty-eight Is progressive, impressive, and surely great.

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18 CHimes should make a snapj y picture out on parade, preceded by six drum majorettes under the leadership of Ligi Goddard. These peppy lassies are Martha Peirce, Verdella Goddard, Shirley Chadbourne, Mary Dwight, and Mari- lyn Pratt. Through the efforts of the entire group, the band is fast becoming one of the school ' s most important organizations. This year a total of ten cheerleaders could be seen cheering our teams on to victory. Nancy Wyman was again chosen leader of the group, which consisted of Ginny Mongeau, Debby Andrews, Annette Milliken, Phyllis Mitchell, Gladys Hill, Martha Peirce, Ann- claine Limper, Louise Reddy, and Laura Ccr- illi. During the basketball season, Verdella Goddard joined the group. Two new organizations have been started in the school this year. Under the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club, the Key Club was started. This club is made up of boys from the sopho- more, junior, and senior classes who tjualify in scholarship. The boys have already been active in many ways. The second organization is the Student Council. This group has con- ducted bi-weekly meetings since its inception in January. This year the dances have been enjoyable though not too successful financially. The senior dance was held November 1, under the name of the Pigskin Party. December 6 the juniors held a very high-class shindig called the Drag-On-Drag. Al Deiss and his orchestra provided the music for both of these dances. On March 21, the combined freshman and sophomore classes held a dance called the Golden Slipper Ball with music by Mil Barnes and his orchestra. The Junior Prom was held on May 6 at Drcamwold Hall. This dance proved to be a great success both socially and financially. The Juniors gave the Seniors their reception on June 8, an occasion which was also enjoyed by all who attended. In November, a magazine drive sponsored by the Curtis Publishing Company was held. The entire school displayed a great deal of enthusiasm throughout the drive, but partic- ular recognition goes to the Junior High for their efforts. Arthur Dunphy was awarded a radio for being high salesman in the drive. A percentage of the proceeds, which totaled over $1,000, will benefit the various depart- ments of the school. The annual Red Cross Drive was held in January. The students aided this worthy cause by contributing generously, as usual. Before Christmas, each homeroom filled several gift boxes to be sent to needy children in foreign countries. Several of the assemblies this year have been student participation programs, presenting a demonstration of the work of various depart- ments. Much outside talent has been intro- duced also, including such speakers as Mr. Lloyd Bemis, who gave an illustrated lecture on Virginia; Mrs. CorAvith of the National Broadcasting Company, whose topic was Be- hind the Scenes in Raclio ; George E. Caraker, a prominent news analyst and journalist, who gave an informative talk on international af- fairs; Piero Pierotic, a baritone of the Vienna opera, who sang many popular numbers and also presented an excerpt from Rigoletto ; Jesse Robertson, who presented a very inius- ual and entertaining lesson in ancient musical history entitled Song Hits of 1947 B. C ; Grace W. Keene, actress and interpreter, whose interpretation of the play, I Remem- ber Mama was extremely enjoyable; and Dr. Alson Keener, whose illustrated lecture, Our Afexican Neighbors, proved to be most edu- cational. At Christmastime, some of the stu- dents presented a pantomime portraying Dickens ' Christmas Carol. The French De- partment put on three short plays in French. Several students had an opportunity to par- ticipate in these plays and thereby display the ease with which they have learned to s eak and understand the language. The members of the Science Department in their assembly performed many experiments in both chemistry and physics, explaining the principles of science. Tliis was particularly interesting. The Senior history class has been respon- sible for two assemblies this year. In Novem- ber, the class staged an election based as nearly as possible on the state election which was being held at the time. A political rally was held in which sjaeakers for both parties spoke for the men representing their party. In January, the same department presented what proved to be the fruits of diligent study. Under the direction of Miss Gile, about twenty pupils undertook to debate on the national debate topic, Resolved: That the Federal Government should provide a system of com- plete medical care at public expense. After a series of preliminary debates, the winners staged a final contest in which the negative side was victorious. In April the Marshfield and Scituate bands presented an excellent concert, which Avas enthusiastically received. All of these activities, and many others, have combined to make the current school year a pleasant one.