Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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SCHOOL NEWS ]aiie Graham, ' 54 Carolyn Bam her, ' 55 NEW TEACHERS Our {iiowing school and the double sessions have required many new teachers on the faculty. Mr. Raymond G. Biggar, who is teachino; Eng- lish and ancient history in the Senior High, is a graduate of Bowdoin College. He received his Master ' s Degree in Teaching from Harvard. Mr. Stuart E. Crapser, teacher of science and assistant football coach in the Senior High, grad- uated from Weslyan Ihiiversity, and received his Master ' s Degree from Springfield College. Mr. Crapser has taught in Ohio, New York, and Connecticut. Mr. Judson R. Merrill, secretary to Mr. Chace, teaches modern history in the Senior High. He is a graduate of Bowdoin College and the Maine Maritime Academy. Mr. Ralph H. Merrill, who substituted last year, now teaches French and English in the Senior High. He is a graduate of Tufts. In the Junior High, Mr. Charles E. Bordne teaches mathematics and science. He has taught at Tufts, where he received his degrees, at the Navy Instructors ' School at Great Lakes, and in Braintree at the Thayerlands School. Mr. Donald P. Drake teaches English, hygiene, and physical education in the Junior High. He was graduated from Dartmouth and received his Master ' s Degree in Teaching from Harvard. He has taught in White River Junction, Vermont. Mrs. Elinor S. Manning teaches social studies and hygiene in the Junior High. She is a gradu- ate of Worcester State Teachers College and Boston University. She has taught in Hopkinton, and Framingham, Mass.: Miami, Florida; the Bahamas; and Annapolis, Md. Miss Barbara Murphy teaches English in the Junior High and does guidance work. She re- ceived her degrees from Boston University, and she has taught in Hanover High School and Quincy High School. BLUE AND WHITE WEEK The fifth annual Blue and White Week opened on Monday, March 8. As local elections were being held at this time in our auditorium, we did not have the usual opening assembly. But Joyce Felrie, ' 55 Joanne Fisher, ' 57 our public address system made it possible for Ruth Mitchell, Gladys Clapp, and Charles Godd- ard, representatives from the Student Council, to explain the week ' s activities to all students. The theme of the week was Greater Loyalty for Our Larger School. At the closing assemblies on March 12, Charles Goddard awarded the prizes. June Rhodes won first prize and Charles Rodgers, second, in the essay contest; Ernest Andrews won first and Maureen Stark won second prize for posters expressing the theme of the week. Donald Cohen awarded a prize to the winner of the photog- raphy contest, Robert Green. Then awards were made to Diane Prouty and Richard Green, who were chosen by the Key Club as the Good Sports- manship winners. Awards were made to the junior high in the afternoon assembly. In the essay contest, Robert Hayes won first prize and Deborah Tilden, sec- ond prize. Linda Bailey won first prize for her poster; and Patricia Dunphy, second prize. The following Friday night the S.A. Dance was held in the auditorium. Charlie Valine and his orchestra played, and Ronald Kirwood, Rich- ard Prouty, Rosalie Evans, and Phyllis Gaboon provided entertainment. RADIO BROADCAST On November 19. Scituate High was repre- sented at Station WBET in Brockton by several members of the student body under the direction of Mr. Ralph Merrill and Miss Gertrude Reynolds. A play called Adventures of Johnny Galoot, written and directed by Mr. Merrill, presented a picture of a day at Scituate High. Phyllis Gaboon played the French girl: Richard Mitchell, Johnny Galoot; Eva Gallop, a French student; Mr. Merrill, a French teacher. Ruth Mitchell was the announcer. Maureen Stark, Gail Purslow, Gladys Clapp, Lilla Fleming, and Marcia Newcomb gave our school cheers for the occasion; while Ronald Kirwood, Connie Bailey, and Anne Hare repre- sented the band. A quartet, consisting of Lee Carpenter. Rich- ard Prouty. Peter Sharp, and Harry Driscoll, sang. The Student Council was represented by Chuck Goddard, Winifred Dennis, Leonard Stone, and Shirley Bevan. 21

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part of our charaLter: and if not. they should be made so. because these ideals are essential if we are to work and live happih with our fellow men. Having secured a firm foundation based on good character, we are ready to begin building our house of School Lo alt . What are the ma- terials for our house? First and foremost is you. The only person who can build this house of School Loyalty is you. You may ask. How do I go about it? Prim- arily, we can help our school in whatever wax we can. Too many people are under the impres- sion that, to be loyal to our school, we must go out for sports, or if we can ' t do that, we must at least go to the games and cheer. Certainly, ath- letics is an integral part of our school. However, it is by no means the only way we can show school lovalty. Especially in the last few weeks when we are adjusting to the new school and tr - ing out the monitor system, we shall have to work harder than ever for our school if we are to re- ceive the full benefits of it. Through the windows of our performance in the classroom, others will be able to see the care with which we have built our house of School Loyalt) . Now we are ready to move into our house, keeping in mind that it cannot stand long with- out constant re|)airs and additions. When we have lived in our house for a while, we will realize that its benefits are two-fold. First, the lessons learned in Iniilding it will help us greath in adjusting to adult life. Second, if we have all built up our School Loyalty faithfully, there can be but one result for our school — a bigger and better Scituate High. SCHOOL SPIRIT .loan Turner. ' 36 S is for School Spirit in which we are not lacking: Each and everything that ' s done needs everybody ' s backing, t is for the credits from our French anfl Chemistry : But how many of us could graduate with our credits from lovalty? I is for the interest in our schoolwork and our teams; It s up to us to get ahead — not sit around and dream. T is for the time well spent on practicing each sport To give our school a good name on the field or on the court. J is for the understanding among the students themselves : That will keep those traffic tickets King idl on the shelves. A is for the addition that we ' ll all have to impress; Loyalty and School Spirit will be our secret to success. T is for the teamwork that it takes to get things done: An S. A. dance, producing pla s. or games that must be won. E of course, is for everyone: we all have a job to do. Let ' s paint that new addition s [h the spirit of white and blue! ASSEMBLIES 1953-1954 Sept. 17 — S. A. Assembly Oct. 15 — Columbus Day Program b Room Bl of Junior High Oct. 22 — Program by English Department Nov. 10 — Armistice Day and Education Week (Room 201. Junior High) Nov. 23 — S. A. - ' To the Arctic b Canoe Nov. 2.5 — Thanksgiving Da Program Dec. 3 — Awards AssendiU Dec. 9 Conx ersation Concert Dec. 10 — Junior High Program l) Room lOl Dec 22 — Christmas Assembly - Music Depart- ment Jan. 15 — Good Goxernment l)a . guest speaker. Nathaniel Huruitz Jan. 21 — Television .Skvvvays presented bv New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. representatives Jan. 2J5 — Play - Junior High. Room 202 Feb. 3 - - The Life of a Clown. Lew Hershev Fel). 15 — McCrea Marionettes Mar. 11 — Blue and White Week - Avvar Assembly Mar. 19 — Concert by Pruth McFarlin Mar. 25 — Awards Assembly Ajjr. 8- - Eastern States Exposition Apr. 13 — The Electric Narrator Apr. 15 — Occupational Information Apr. 15 — Plav - Junior High. Room 102 20

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ORATORICAL CONTEST Tr outs {i)r the annual Oratorical Contest were held on February 18 under the supervision of Mr. Ralph Merrill. Richard ProutN. Fred Glea on. and Patricia Snyder competed in the preliminaries at our school. From these contestants Fred Gleason was chosen to represent Scituate High. The district contest was held at Bridgewater State Teachers College, with many schools repre- sented. Fred won fourth place in this inter-school contest, which is sponsored annually by the American Legion. GOOD CITIZENSHIP PILGRIM Ruth Mitchell was elected to receive the 19.54 Good Citizenship Award, which is given annually by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In accordance with the rules specified by the D. A. R., the faculty elect the Good Citizenship Pilgrim from three girls previously nominated bv the members of the Senior Class. Selection is made on the basis of dependability, leadership, service and loyalty. BABY PICTURES Doiinif R ) 33 Betty Foster 6 Shirley Walsh 35 Barbara Ryan 13 Gifii Smith 32 Barbara Hare 12 jiidy Lieber 23 Jininiv Merriti 4 Ruth Mitchell 3 Jimmy Denker 20 Gail Purslc.w 19 Diane Proiity 15 Nancv Ta ifiart 2 Ted Tedfor.i 30 Maureen . ' tark 34 Evelyn Turner 1 Te idv Timpanv 28 Phyl ' Cah.mn ' 8 Pat McAiilitlf 5 Lee Carpenter 10 Pristilla Dwifiht 16 Linda . ' learns 14 Tommy l)iitaker 29 (Jlady Clapp 21 Phyllis Fleminj: 7 Bonney Aii tin 37 Jane (iraliain 1 1 Priseilla Clapp 38 Aliee Milthell 17 Peter . ' harp 2.5 vimne Monfieau 22 Chuck Goddard 27 Dianne .Sherman 26 Carolyn Biimpus 9 Thad Litchfiehl 24 Tommy Smith 18 Robert Marshall 31 Mildred .Sylvester 36 SENIOR YEAR HISTORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 The boys who were in Ke) Club sure had determination. And credit goes to those who worked on Chimes and Scituation. Jiimny won the Bausch-Lomb Award. His science was well-learned. A Good Sports Award was given, too: that Diane and Richie earned. Donnie traveled to the State House. Ruthie won the D. A. R. Fred, for once, forgot his drums and was the oratory star. The Senior Snow Ball — what a night! Fm sure you ' ll all agree. And long will live the mystery of where we got that Christmas tree. Our acting talent really showed the night of the Senior Play. Brother Goose made quite a hit in no ordinary way. This has been our Senior year: our talents we ' ve endowed. It was the most to say the least, and of it wc are proud. We ' ll remember all the parties, the dances, and the fun. Frida) night movies, and the football games we won. To Miss Hawkes and Mr. Johnson, our advisers true. We give the deepest gratitude for helping us pull through. The past has flown, the future waits, and graduation nears, But the mem ' r of our high school da s will last throughout the years. This is the finish of my tale; so now may I come inT Why certainly, the Keeper said, in you I see no sin. On the old beloved Ford, a lonfiinii filance was cast And with a solemn diicnity. lhrouy.h the Pearly Gates he passed. The Keeper said, Come here, my boy. and join your old crew. Thev ve been tvaitinti patiently here all day for YOU. Our classmate turned and there he saw his formei jriends api ear. Tell me, please, he then replied, just liou did they get here? The Keep er slowly answered back and started with, Ahem! The writin}i of this made you die, the reading finished them! 22