West Bridgewater High School - Climber Yearbook (West Bridgewater, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1946 volume:

THE CLIMBER Qraduation Issue 1946 UN Vol These pages silent record keep Of schoolhood days — of friendships Jeep Of fun and laughter, mixed -with tears The brimming cup of youth ' s short years. HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL WEST BRIDGEWATER - - MASSACHUSETTS DEDICATION To Florence Woodward Chandler, who has will- ingly and unselfishly devoted herself to the service of the school throughout our four years here, we, the Class of 1946, wish to dedicate with great affection this graduation issue of the Climber. THE CLIMBER First Row: — Miss Mason, Miss Rylander, Miss Jennings, Miss Yukna, Miss Hoyt, Mrs. Chandler. Second Row:— Mr. Moss, Mr. Gori, Mr. Lindell, Mr. Wessling, Mr. Kincaid. Principal Mr. Nils Lindell Miss Evelyn R. Hoyt Mr. William H. Moss Miss Sarah B. Yukna Mr. W. Edward Kincaid Miss Janice Rylander Mr. Vincent Gori Miss Lucia S. Mason Miss Catherine Jennings Mr. Herbert A. Wessling THE FACULTY Mathematics Household Arts English Commercial Science Languages Physical Education Social Studies Commercial Physical Education English 10 Shop Tufts College Framingham Teachers College Massachusetts State Boston University Kent State University Boston University Boston College Syracuse University Boston University Boston College THE CUMBER First Row: — M. Paiva, E. Thomas, L. Noyes, D. Davio, D. Thompson, F. Murray. Second Row:- B. Lundgren, G. Welch, M. Rockwell, L. Beaulieu, Miss Rylander, G. Payne. CLIMBER STAFF E dito r-in-Ch ief: Emily Thomas Associate Editor: Donald Davio Picture Editor: Leon Beaulieu Advertising Manager: Lester Noyes Associate: Mary Paiva Circulation Manager: Milton Rockwell Business Manager: Florence Murray Head Typist: Dorothy Thompson Assistant Typists: Barbara Lundgren Geraldine Welch Grace Payne Adviser: Miss Janice Rylander LEON FREDERICK BEAULIEU, Lee Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Class Vice President 1; Class President 3; Student Council, Vice President 3; Presi- dent 4; F-S Social, Invitation Committee 2; Junior Class Plays 3; Assembly Committee 3; Senior Class Play, Property Committee 4; Climber Staff, Picture Editor 4: Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, Co-Captain 3; Track 3, 4; Football 4; Traffic Squad 2, 3; Athletic Committee 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2. Interests: Basketball, Track, Football. Leon excels in both sports and studies, yet he is ever ready with a good word for someone else. Brim for success he seems, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that take all eyes. SOPHIE BERTHA BURBA, Soph Ambition: Journalist Bowling 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Var- sity Basketball, Assistant Manager 2, 3; Junior Class Plays, Publicity Committee 3; Junior Prom, Program Committee 3; Junior Usher 3; Senior Class Play, Publicity and Refreshment Committee 4. Interests: Bowling, Ice Skating, Reading, Basketball. A willing hand and heart combined with a merry smile will make SOPHIE welcome wherever she goes. Give to the world the best that you have And the best will come to you. GEORGE EDWARD CARNES Ambition: Navy Chorus 1; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; F-S Social, Entertainment Committee 2; Junior Class Plays, Orchestra Committee Chairman 3; Class Ring Committee 3; Junior Prom, Orches- tra Committee 3; Junior Prom Invitations 3; Traffic Squad 4; Football 4; Christmas Party Committee 4; Senior Class Play 4; Senior Class Play, Orchestra Committee 4; Senior Class Play Program Ads 4; Senior Class Play, Properties Committee 4; Senior Reception, Photographic and Orchestra Committee 4. Interests: Stamp Collecting, Football, Fire Fighting. No one will ever forget George as the hen-pecked husband of our class play, or as one of the most lively members of every discussion group. He plays both roles with equal ease. Bright is the ring of words When the right man rings them. MARJORIE ANN CRADDOCK, Midge Ambition: Dress Designer Chorus 1; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; F-S Social, Refreshment Committee 2; Junior Usher 3; Junior Class Plays, Ticket Committee 3; Class Ring Committee, Chairman 3; Climber and Newsletter Staff 3; Senior Class Play, Ticket Committee 4; Senior Reception, Invita- tion Committee 4; Athletic Association, Publicity Committee 4; Class Day Committee 4. Interests: Bowling, Roller Skating, Designing, Drawing. Midge is numbered among the most dependable and courteous of our class, but there is a glint of mischief in her eye. She smiled, and the shadows vanished. SHIRLEY FAYE CRONE, Cronie Ambition: Private Secretary Chorus 1; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1; Hallowe ' en Party, Decoration Com- mittee 2; Junior Usher 3; Junior Class Plays, Ticket Committee 3; Hallowe ' en Party, Invitation Committee 3; Senior Class Play, Publicity Committee 4. Interests: Dancing, Bowling, Collecting Movie Star Pictures and Autographs, Movies. Because she is so quiet it is easy to overlook Shirley, but she is another who is ever ready, willing, and able. Shirley is always on hand when there is work that needs doing. A violet by a mossy stone Half -hidden from the eye, Fair as a star when only one Is shining in the sky. BERNARDO JUNE D ' AMBROSIO, Bernie Ambition: Butcher Chorus 1; Junior Class Play, Properties Committee 3; Senior Class Play, Stage Manager 4; Class Trip, Money Collector 4. Interests: Bowling, Movies, Baseball. Has anyone ever seen Bernardo excited? He is an easy-going lellow who seems never- theless to accomplish a great deal. Life ' s li pleasant institution, Let u.i hike it as ii comes. DONALD ALFRED DAVIO, Pop Ambition: Radio Technician Baseball 1, 4; Football 4; Track 3, 4; Senior Class Play Cast 4; Junior Class Play Cast 3; Senior ' Class Play, General Manager 4. Interests: Photography, Radio Repairing. Don takes radios and automobile engines apart and puts them together again with enviable skill, and on the side, Don is an excellent chef. We may live without friends, we may live without books, But civilized man cannot live without cooks. THOMAS H. FLY, Tom Ambition: Draftsman Basketball 3; Baseball 3; Senior Class Play Committee 3; Baseball Manager 3; Property Committee Junior Plays 3; Senior Class Play 4. Interests: Athletics. Tom is quiet and conservative, but friendly. Perhaps he is the most energetic worker in our class. 1 profess not talking; only this, Let each man do his best. DAVID JOSEPH FRATUS, Dave Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Chorus 1, 2, 4; Student Council 1, 3; F-S Social 2; Basketball, Assistant Manager 3, Manager 4; Football 4; Track 4; Senior Class Play Cast 4; Class President 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Program 4. Interests: Map Collecting. Dave must have been born under a lucky star. He has wit, personality, and a lively intellect, and all the girls envy his lovely dark curls. No man hath walked our roads with step So active, so inquiring eye, or tongue So ' varied in discourse. MARIE CAROLYN GAFFNEY Ambition: Nurse or Artist Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Climber Staff 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play, Property Committee 3; Bowling 3; Field Hockey 3; Defense Stamp Committee 3, 4; Newsletter Staff 3, 4; Senior Class Play, Ticket Committee 4; Librarian 4; Christ- mas Party Committee 4; Magazine Drive, Secretary 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Assembly Com- mittee 4; Athletic Association, Publicity Committee 4; Class Gifts 4; Spring Dance, Entertainment Committee 4. Interests: Basketball, Dancing, Bowling, Drawing, Driving. Ask Marie, she ' ll do it has come to be almost a proverb at Howard. Marie ' s in- dustry and sincere enthusiasm will spell success for her with a capital S. Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! What you can do, or think you can, begin it! SHIRLEY GUMMOW Ambition: Airline Stewardess Girls ' League, Vice President 3, President 4; Hallowe ' en Party, Clean-up Committee 1, Ghost Walk 4; Spring Dance, Decoration Committee 2; St. Patrick ' s Party, Program and Orchestra Committee 3; F-S Social, Decoration Committee 2; Junior Class Plays 2, Publicity Committee 3; Junior Prom, Dance Program 3; Junior Usher 3; Senior Class Play, Advertising Committee 4; Senior Usher 4; Senior Reception, Hall Committee 4; Service Squad 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Athletic Committee 3, 4; Class Secretary 2, Vice President 4. Interests: Dancing, Driving, Bowling, Roller Skating. Petite and pretty, Shirley ' s cheerful disposition and her willingness to help every- one make her popular with classmates and teachers alike. Graceful and useful all she does, Blessing and blest where ' er she goes. IRMA GLORIA HAWES, Ish Ambition: Fiction Writer Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basket- ball 3, 4; F-S Social, Refreshment Committee 2; Junior and Senior Class Plays, Advertis- ing Committee 3, 4; Librarian 2; Press Club, Editor and President 4; Junior Prom, In- vitation Committee 3; Class Gifts 4; American Legion Essay Contest, Representative 4; Spring Dance, Refreshment Committee 2. Interests: Writing, Reading, Bowling, Dancing, Swimming. Everyone likes Irma. Gay chatter, n light, happy laugh, and an infectious enthusiasm for lite — that ' s our Isil. Sht ' j prett : to walk with And .ritty to tali with And pleasant loo in think on. ' DONALD GERARD HOLBROOK Ambition: Professional Baseball Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Music 1; Athletic Committee 3; Track 3, 4; Librarian 2; Interclass Basketball 2. Interests: Dancing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Swimming, Golf. Don is a carefree, happy-go-lucky fellow, whose merry grin banishes care. Bliss it is in the dawn to be alive. But to be young is very Heaven. RITA MARY HOOPER Ambition: Airline Stewardess Chorus 1; Junior Class Plays 3; Lunchroom 3, 4; Traffic Squad 2; Senior Class Play, Refreshment Committee 4; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; F-S Social 2; Newsletter Staff 3. Interests: Bowling, Dancing, Ice Skating, Roller Skating. Rita ' s pretty face and pleasant manners bring the sunshine out even on the grayest days. Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. BARBARA GILMORE LUNDGREN, Bobbee Ambition: Aeronautical Secretary Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Press Club, Typist 2; Hallowe ' en Party, Clean-up Committee 3; Lunch Room 3; Junior Class Play Cast 3; Junior Usher 3; Senior Class Play Cast 4; Class Play Committee 4; Climber Staff 4; Athletic Fund Drive, Captain 4. Interests: Dancing, Horseback Riding, Swimming, Badminton. A bright smile and a look which seems to say, Isn ' t life wonderful? recommend Bobbee very highly to her classmates. The joy of youth and health her eye displays, And ease of heart her every look conveys. MURIEL FRANCES MANSFIELD Ambition: English Teacher Chorus 1; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Hallowe ' en Party, Clean-up Committee 1; Maga- zine Drive Captain 1, 3; F-S Social, General Committee 2; Bowling 2; Youth Center Committee 3; Girls ' Basketball, Assistant Manager 2, 3; Junior Class Play Cast 1, 3; Senior Class Play Cast 4; Climber Staff 1, 2, 3; Newsletter Staff 3, 4; Student Council 3, Secretary 4; Athletic Committee 4; Founder ' s Day Essay 4; Class Creeds 4. Interests: Poetry, Bird Study. A glance at Muriel ' s list of activities will indicate how versatile her talents are. Add to that a gentle manner, a discerning mind, and a magic touch with words. Every language is a temple in which the soul of those who speak it is enshrined. FLORENCE ARDELE MURRAY, Fanny Ambition: Civil Service Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; Climber Staff 1, 2, Business Manager 4; Chorus 1, 2, Pianist 3; Orchestra 4; Tin Can Pageant 2; Junior Class Plays Cast 2, Orchestra Committee 3; Class Vice President 3; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Newsletter Staff 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Traffic Squad 3; Founder ' s Day Essay 3; Somerville Drama Festival 3; Christmas Party, Entertainment Committee 3, 4; Junior Prom, Hall and Orchestra Committees 3; Youth Center, Game Committee 3; Field Hockey 3; Senior Class Play Cast 4, Orchestra Committee 4; American Legion Essay 4; Hallowe ' en Party, Ghost Walk Committee 4; Librarian 4; Pepsi Cola Scholarship Examination 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Assembly 4; Class Motto Committee 4; Class Will 4. Interests: Music, Bowling, Bicycling. Florence has many talents, and whether she is shooting a basket, or playing a difficult piece of music, or declining a Latin verb, she is at her best, — and her best is excellent. The fairest garden in her looks, A nd in her mind the wisest books. LESTER HOWARD NOYES, Let Ambition: Bookkeeper Junior Class Play, Stage Crew 3; Senior Class Play, Stage Crew 4; Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Ring Committee 3. Interests: Bowling, Horseback Riding, Swimming. Good-natured and conscientious, Let will always have many friends. How good he is, how just, And hi for lligllf l trust. SHIRLEY LOUISE OWENS Ambition: Secretary Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 4; Hallowe ' en Party, Decoration Committee 4; Ghost Walk 4; Class Secretary 1, 3, 4; Vice President 2; Lunch Room 1; Interclass Basket- hall 2; F-S Social, Invitation Committee 2; Magazine Drive, Home Room Representative 2; Junior Class Plav, Usher 3; Graduation Usher 3; Junior Class Play 3; War Stamp Com- mittee 3; Youth Center 3. 4; Class Ring Committee 3; Field Hockey 3; Girls ' Basketball 2, 3, Manager 4; Senior Class Play, Advertising Committee 4; Parents ' Night Program 4; Senior Reception, Hall Committee 4; Class Prophecy 4. Interests: Swimming, Basketball, Dancing, Roller Skating, Bowling Whenever you saw a group of seniors laughing together, you could be very sure that SHIRLEY was the center of it. Shirl ' s engaging personality will carry her far. A merry heart goes all the day, A sad tires in a mile-a. MARY EVANGELINE PAIVA Ambition: Vocalist or Nurse Spring Dance, Decoration Committee 3; Junior Plays, Property Committee. Stage Manager 3; Girls ' League, Treasurer 4; Assembly Committee. Secretary 4; Basketball 4: Senior Play Cast 4; Climber Staff 4; Service Squad 4; Senior Reception, Invitation Committee 4; Spring Dance, Entertainment Committee 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Assembly Committee 4. Interests: Singing. Always friendly, always kind, Mary has won for herself a large place in the hearts of her classmates. Her voice was ever soft. Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman. GRACE STUART PAYNE Ambition: Receptionist Girls ' League 1, 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; F-S Social. Refreshment Committee 2; Spring Dance. Clean-up Committee 2; Entertainment 3: Basketball 2, 3; Lunch Room 3 ' Junior Class Plav Usher 3: Junior Prom Usher 3; Senior Class Play Cast 4; Climber Staff, Assistant Typist 4; Hallowe ' en Party, Ghost Walk Committee 4. Interests: Horseback Riding, Bowling, Swimming, Movies. Grace is always busy at something, even in the morning, when most of us are still half asleep. This industriousness, coupled with her smile and a wonderful sense of humor, will bring success to Gracie, we are sure. The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent. And a mind content with all below. MARY JANE PROSS, Shorty Ambition: Nurse Class President I: Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Student Council 1, 2; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; F-S Social, Refreshment Committee 2; Girls ' League 1 2. 3. 4; Spring Dance, Entertainment Committee 3; Bowling 3; Junior Class Plays. Property Committee 3; Junior Prom, Invitation Committee 3; Field Hockey 3; Lunchroom 4; Senior Reception, Orchestra Committee 4. Interests: Swimming, Dancing, Bowling, Basketball. Mary is little, but her vivacious manner is so delightful that no one could forget her. Though her demeanor is the very best. Her mood is amiable, she loves a jest. MILTON ELMER ROCKWELL, Rocky Ambition: Navy Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Chorus 4; F-S Social, Entertainment Committee 2: Football 4; Marshal 3; Senior Class Play, Properties Committee 4; Christmas Party, Entertainment Committee 4; Youth Center. Game Committee 3; Hallowe ' en Party, Ghost Walk Com- mittee 4; Class Motto Committee 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Program 4. Interests: Driving. Our biggest tease by way of thumbtacks, elastics, and spitballs, Rocky can take a joke as well as play one, and beneath his gay banter is a head full of common sense and a heart of pure gold. The habit of going to the bottom of things usually lands a man on top. MURIEL BASSETT RYDER Ambition: Language Teacher Archery 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Girls ' League 1, 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; English Assembly 3. French Assembly 3; Junior Class Play, Hall and Policeman Committee 3; Junior Prom, Hall Committee 3; Junior Prom, Usher 3; Senior Class Play, Ticket Com- mittee 4; Senior Class Play, Prompter 4; Senior Class Assembly 4; Senior Reception, Invitation Committee 4. Interests: Basketball, Swimming, Bicycling, Skating. Muriel seems to be one of the happiest members of our class. Quiet, but nor shy, she has a smile and a gay Hello lor everyone she meets along her way. With equal mind what happens let us hear, f joy nor grieve too much for thing. beyond oui care. THERESA ARLENE SEYMOUR, Terry Ambition: Hair Dresser . Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom, Hall Committee 3; Junior Play Cast 3; Senior Play Cast 4; Lunch Room 4. Interests: Dancing, Drawing, Swimming, Bowling. Terry, our tall goddess, is always lovely and demure. Her gentle ways have en- deared her to us all. ( sweetness of her looks and mind. By virtue first, then choice, a Queen. EMILY THOMAS Ambition: Accountant Archery 1; Librarian 1; Lunchroom 1; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Usher 2; Girls ' League 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Oass Plays, Ticket Committee 3; War Stamp Committee 3; Student Council 3. 4; Junior Class Plays. Prompter 3; Junior Prom, Invitation Committee 3; Class Ring Committee 3; Senior Class Play Cast 4; Senior Class Play, Publicity Committee 4; Office 3. 4; Magazine Drive, Business Manager 4; Parents ' Night 4; Class Play Committee 4; Hallowe ' en Paity, In- vitation Committee 4; Climber Staff, Editor-in-Chief 4; D. A. R. Representative 4; Class Motto Committee 4; Founder ' s Day Essay, Honorable Mention 4; Pepsi Cola Scholarship Examination 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Assembly 4; Class History 4. Interests: Reading, Movies, Basketball, Drawing, Driving. Talented with the paintbrush and the pen, and a skilled mistress of basketball. Em is a versatile lass with high ambitions. Quiet, very industrious, it is, however, for her ever-calm demeanor that we shall always remember her. Nothing can exite Em. Aspire, break bounds, I say, Endeavor to be good, and better still, and best. DOROTHY EVA THOMPSON, Dottie Ambition: Av.atr.x Senior Class Play, Refreshment Committee 4; Girls ' League 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Program 4; Climber Staff, Head Typist 4. Interests: Aviation, Tennis, Bicycling. Soft brown eyes and a shy smile are only two of DottieY ' many assets. Every- one likes Dottie. Could it be because Dottie likes everyone? So many gods, so many creeds So many ways that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind Is all this sad world needs. GERALDINE ALICE WELCH, Gerrie Ambition: Private Secretary Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls ' League 1, 2, 3, 4; F-S Social, Refreshment Committee 2; Junior Class Play, Ticket Committee 3; Service Squad 4; Christmas Party, Chairman of Refreshment Committee 4; Class Statistics 4; Class Superlatives 4; Climber Staff. As- sistant Typist 4; Senior Class Play, Refreshment Committee 4; Hallowe ' en Party, Chair- man of Clean-up Committee 4; St. Patrick ' s Day Assembly 4. Interests: Skating, Writing to Pen Pals, Collecting Autographed Photos of Movie Stars. Gerrie combines efficiency and dependability, and mixes them well with courtesy and kindness. She can always find the silver lining of the clouds. ' ' life an empty bubble be, How sad for those who cannot see The rainbow in the bubble. Class Creeds by Muriel Mansfield CLASS ODE To the tunc of 1 Can ' t Begin To Tell You Theresa Seymour Oh, Howard High we ' re leaving and bid you now adieu; Our hearts will always treasure joys we knew. Our lives are just beginning, And when life ' s storms are new, Our days with you will help us see i hem I hroueh. 1 he fun we ' ve had in classes, The proms and football games, Will keep our hearts remembering And make us young again. So once again dear Howard, We sadly say adieu; To you we will remain forever true. T 1 1 E CUM 15 E R CLASS DAY ADDRESS OF WELCOME David Fratus Mr. Lord, Mr. Lindell, members of the School Board, parents and friends. We welcome you to our Class Day activities, which mark an important milestone in our lives. We who have studied and played together through the many happy days of our high school career, have reached the parting of the ways. Many of us who have finished our schooling, will find jobs and start to make our place in the com- munity, while to others graduating from high school means only another step towards the completion of their education. But for all of us, the rest of our lives lies before us, a challenge, calling forth the best within us to achieve a place in the world. In the past four years a lot of history has been written. A second World War has been fought and the problems of peace are once again upon us. The hopes of mankind have been vested in the U. N. 0., which represents the results of the struggles of so many, who gave their all, maybe not realizing it but nevertheless dying to protect the rights of others to live in peace. This is our hope in the future, that we may all live together in peace and harmony. It is in such a world as this that we must live and that we must take more important places. The future of world peace depends upon the future generations, upon our generation. We, being of this generation, have a role to play. We are prepared to play this part, thanks to our teachers whose loyalty and devotion to their job of preparing us has made us aware of the opportunities which are ours. To our teachers who are our best friends we give our grateful thanks, wishing them many more happy and fruitful years of service. We leave Howard High School determined to be ever guided by the motto of our class: To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. CLASS HISTORY Emily Thomas Another season rolls around and graduation is here again. Determined to reach this stepping stone in life, the Class of 1946 has completed four years of hard study — with the help of the teach- ers, of course. This magnificent, sensational, and exceptional class of brilliant scholars has been recognized throughout the four years of its career as one of the greatest classes ever to set foot in Howard High. I now take you back over these years that you may see how the history of this famous class has developed. It all began on September — ah — , well any- way, in the year 1942. The class, then in its in- fancy, tiptoed cautiously up the front steps of Howard High, carrying that precious piece of cardboard which said, promoted to the ninth grade. ' We sensed the glares of the upperclassmen watching our every move, but we went proudly on our way. Once inside the spacious (it says here) building, the little class slipped quietly into Room 1. There at the teacher ' s desk sat Miss Weeden who was to guide us through the first step of our career. After a few weeks had passed and we had settled down to the school routine, elections were held. Mary Pross was elected President on the first ballot, the Vice-Presidency going to Leon Beau- lieu. Shirley Owens took over the Secretary ' s duties quite nicely, and Lester Noyes, naturally, was elected Treasurer. A surprise came one day in the form of a de- lightful invitation from our newly-made friends, the Sophomores, to attend a social. Not knowing what it was all about, the kind invitation was gratefully accepted. Because we were such good sports, a lew harmless pranks were overlooked. A good time was had by all, and, indeed, the party was a success. My, how the time passed! And 12 THE CLIMBER guess what? So did the class! The next ten weeks were taken off for a much needed and well- deserved vacation. Upon the arrival of September, the class began the second step in its career. Our approach was much different that year. Instead of slipping quietly, we noisily tramped into Room 4, where we found Mr. Young, our next instructor. As that was a busy year, the class went right to work and elected officers. Warren Simmons became Presi- dent. Shirley Owens was promoted to the Vice- Presidency from her former position as secretary. Her successor as Secretary was Shirly Gummow. Lester had done such a fine job as Treasurer the year before, that he was reelected. Following the example of the upperclassmen, we thought we should give a party too. This time it was our turn for playing pranks, and we re- vengefully took it out on the poor Freshies. Nevertheless, everyone joined in the fun and went home satisfied. As the Class of ' 46 sped along through school, their merits as outstanding scholars became evi- dent. The class continued its fine performances in school activities and athletics. There was little time for fun for the class had to work hard. We were justly rewarded, however, by being promoted to the Junior Class. Another well-deserved vaca- tion was taken. The third step in our career began the following September. That year we advanced to Room 6 where Miss Rylander was our adviser. Leon Beauheu then became President, and Florence Murray, Vice-President. Shirley took over the Secretary ' s duties again, while Lester Noyes re- mained as Treasurer. That ' s when the class really showed its stuff. Three one-act plays were presented. Such famous actors and actresses as Theresa Seymour, George Carnes, Donald Davio, Grace Payne, Florence Murray and Muriel Mansfield made their debut. The plays were supported by every member of the class and were a great success. The money rolled in so fast that Lester had a difficult time counting it, but only Lester could handle the job. Another great event also took place. The Junior Prom. On May 18, the Class of ' 46 arrived at the Canoe Club dressed in many colors. The night was young, and the moon was reflected on the rippling waters of the Town River. The class continued its excellent work in schol- arship and upheld its reputation as an exceptional class. But June was soon to come, and another vacation was in store for the hard-working group. September arrived and we began the fourth step in our career. Room 5 was the homeroom for the year and the instructor, Miss Yukna. We elected still another President, David Fratus. Shirley Gummow became our Vice-President, while Shirley Owens and Lester Noyes remained as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. We still don ' t know whether Lester liked the office or whether no one else wanted it. What a scream! Happy Birthday, presented by the Class of ' 46 under the supervision of Mr. Moss, hit the spotlight as a grand performance. A great deal of talent was discovered and the curtain rang down on a definite success. The Class of 1946 has experts in every field. Two essay contests had been won under the names of Florence Murray and Muriel Mansfield. Fame had been won in the fields of basketball under the names of Leon Beaulieu, Donald Holbrook, Shir- ley Gummow, Emily Thomas, Gwen Turner, Mary Pross, Marie Gaffney, Irma Hawes, and Florence Murray. It would take forever to name all the accomplishments and honors bestowed upon this class. Yes, you must agree that the Class of 1946 is exceptional in every way. As we depart from high school and go out into the world, we hope we may continue to be just as outstanding. CLASS WILL Florence Murray We, the Class of 1946, being not of full age, and not possessed of testamentary capacity, by this our last whim and Testament, signed by our Class Attorney in our presence and by our express di- rection, herewith dispose of our goods and chattels, both real and personal, to wit and namely: Our class President, the honourable David J. Fratus, is widely-renowned tor his unerring use of and various commentaries concerning Parliamen- tary Law. But more appreciated are his intense hazel eyes and his crisp jet ringlets. All the girls yearn over them; all the fellows envy them. David wills this wealth of beauty plus his No. 1 special stare to Gilbert Robery. If you don ' t know what to do with them, Gilbert, you ' d better learn — but fast. Shirley Gummow, modern version of a milk- maid, leaves her milk-truck, her driving license T H K CL1 M U E R n and her adroitness in making synchronized en- trances and exits to Claire Bemis. Here ' s a word of caution from Shirley, Keep those headlights burning and your hands upon the wheel. Be careful, now, Claire. Shirley Owens, one of the most efficient basket- ball team managers of all time, generously sur- renders her notes on the ins and outs of this pro- fession to Robert Hagglund. With these notes for reference, Bob, you will be the best manager yet. Lester Noyes, representative of the firm Noyes, Noyes, Noyes and more Noyes, is our wealthy young man about town who has won renown as the four-year Treasurer of the Class of 1946. Let bequeaths one million shares in this firm, including his Noyes, to Madeline Grippen and Theresa Dillenschneider. These shares, my dears, will oil life ' s pathway for you and make many a tough situation resolve easily. One of the members of the Class of 1946 who re- ceived all l ' s this year is Muriel Mansfield. Muriel graciously devises her desire and ability to study to Harold Dunn and Douglas Eaton, in hopes that they too will become honor students. With this inheritance, fellows, you should get l ' s in anything. Irma Hawes, one of those lucky-to-be-tall girls, gives her lissome height to Gladys Ambrose. Come on now Gladys. Show us what you can do with it. Gwendolyn Turner, dynamo of energy any- where, whirlwind on the basketball floor, leaves her agility and velocity to Marjone MacTighe. With this reserve of speed, Midge, you should never be hampered either by a guard or make-up time for tardiness. Leon Beauheu, linguist of note, devises his French vocabulary extrement extraordinaire to Ruth Wood. With this vast addition to your present vocabulary, Ruth, you will have to think twice before you speak. Emily Thomas, clarinetist laureate of the Class of 1946, bequests her favorite clarinet to Robert Almquist. Here is a woodwind, Bob, that is posi- tively guaranteed to be free of all embarrassing squeaks. Exotic Rita Hooper, who comes to school bright and early every morning to take charge of selling lunch tickets, passes this exacting responsibility on to Barbara Bourne and Esther Black. You two will have your hands full keeping up with Rita. Barbara Lundgren, noticing several underclass- men enviously appraising her swanky, wide red belt with the handsome square buckle et al, un- selfish ly donates this glamorous article to Dorothy Byron. Wear it on those extra-heavy dates, Dot. Barbara says it attracts a coat sleeve like a magnet. Everybody knows that Bernardo D ' Ambrosio is a bookkeeper of great merit, and he is not Stingy with his talent as the rest of the class should know. The world just waits for D ' Ambrosio to pull it out of the red. This practical capacity for juggling the books Bernardo devises to Lance Ohlson. Of course, Lance, you ' re as honest as the day is long, but this benefaction might get you out of a tight spot someday. Famed for her accurate and interesting biologi- cal drawings, Marie Gaffney leaves her wonderful skill to Billino D ' Ambrosio and Robert Lawson. Perhaps you won ' t sketch for biology, but at least you can draw a more flattering picture of the teacher. Huh you two? In order to assure herself that the succeeding class will benefit from her first-hand knowledge of geography, Dorothy Thompson confers her trave- logue of California and points west upon Fran- cis MacHardy. Go West, young man, go West! — right, Mac? George Carnes has the right tempo anywhere — even without his rare and precious drums. This sharp down-beat George gives to this year ' s Cheer- leaders — Shirley Macomber, Patsy Van Dyke, Norma Canzano, Rita Crowley, Janet Johnson and Ilene Gaffney. When you cheer for good old Howard, girls ( all six of you), you ' ll be a sensation. Our sweet, precious and only redhead, Marjorie Craddock, bestows her radiant tresses upon Helen Nickerson. You should be eternally grateful for this legacy, Helen. It may lead to your crowning success in Hollywood, the mecca of beauty. Grace Payne is the girl with the shining blonde hair and the effervescent humor. Grace leaves her sunny curls to Clara Belle Moore, and her best funnybone to Shirley Wilbur. Now, Belle, you can be the sun beam, and you, Shirley, can be the fun beam. Mary Paiva, whose cute earrings have be- witched many a male, confers these bits of en- chantment upon Dorothy Hunter. If you ask her nicely, Dorothy, perhaps Mary will give you some inside information to go with them. Mary Pross, the Senior member of Pross Twins, Inc. bequests her fascinating social mem- oirs to Betty Pross, the Junior member. These memoirs were compiled especially for your guid- ance, Betty. All you need to do now is to look in the book — there ' s the answer. Sophie Burba, although a newcomer to the field of licensed vehicle operators, has already had some hair-breadth escapes. Sophie gives the benignity 14 THE CLIMBER of Lady Luck, which is her protection, to Alfred Michalowski. We all know, Mike, that you are a much more experienced driver than Sophie, but anyone can use some luck. Geraldine Welch does such nice things with a lipstick. The secret of this come-hither lip charm Gerry leaves to you, Bernice Pratt. Now see what your smile can do. Another Tom Ely Product is the trade mark of distinction and integrity. Thomas Ely is already a prominent business man. Tom wills his great business acumen to Joseph Pocius and Robert Anderson. You two playboys can set up a sport- ing goods establishment. Don ' t forget the discount for Howard High. To dance well is an art, and when it comes to dancing, Theresa Seymour is certainly an artist. She paints and sings too. Theresa gives Ruth Badger her choice of these three artistic bequests. Make up your mind, Ruth. This is the chance of a lifetime. Shirley Crone, expert in the field of what the well-dressed woman wears, devises her up-to-the- minute wardrobe to Betty Hardinger and Lillian Reid. It ' s up to you now, girls, to be the fashion leaders at Howard High. Donald Holbrook, noted for his scintillating piano technique, bequeaths this valuable talent to James Marzelli. For an up-and-coming musi- cian like yourself, Jimmy, a gift like this should put you on the top. Muriel Ryder is the true model of good sports- manship, and her cheerful disposition never seems to fray around the edge. These two aids to hap- piness and prosperity Muriel devises to Ruth Jane Morse. Jane, these priceless assets are coveted by everybody, so guard them carefully. Donald Davio, after battling his incompetent typewriter all this time, has, as usual, dreamed up a machine that will fulfill its appointed purpose. A key E with a dot over it — a fluid drive — an automatic carbon insertion device are only a few of many innovations. Blueprints for this super- typewriter Don deeds to Carroll Daley and Wil- liam Twomey. Now, fellows, there ' s no excuse for less than 99 44 100 % accuracy. Florence Murray and Milton Rockwell, labora- tory partners, bequeath their mass of accumulated laboratory paraphernalia to Malcolm Haskins and Thomas Miles, two other promising lab stu- dents. Boys, when equipment is scarce or rickety, it is more convenient to accumulate it than to manufacture it. This foregoing instrument was subscribed by the Class of 1946 of the Howard High School, the testators herein named, in the presence of each one of us, and we herewith attest our names hereto as witnesses thereof: Nils G. Lindell, Principal, Howard High School Florence Chandler, Secretary to Mr. Lindell, and Equerry of the Telephone Sarah B. Yukna, Adviser in officio — Class of 1946 Robert Hagglund, Junior President — Class of 1947 Witnessed and attested to wit on this the twelfth day of June, Anno Domini nineteen thou- sand and forty-six. Florence Murray Attorney, Class of 1946 CLASS PROPHECY Shirley Owens Leon Beaulieu recently graduated from Yale with high honors, and has accepted a position as head engineer of the Bridge Construction Com- pany of Kalamazoo. Sophie Burba is one of the nation ' s leading journalists, and is working for the New York Times on overseas duty. I recall the time I read a rather important personal article — it began Dear Dairy , rather than Dear Diary. It ' s a good thing she doesn ' t make that mistake often. George Carries is still in the U. S. Navy, and before long I understand that he will be known as Admiral Carnes. How about it, George? Marjorie Craddock went to school to study the art of dress designing, and now has her dress shop on Fifth Avenue in New York. My, how these red-heads do get around! Shirley Crone attended a local business college, and is now a private secretary to three well-to-do business men. I wonder which one of the three she will end up taking dictation from for the rest of her lite. Bernardo D ' Ambrosio has always worked hard for everything, and has reached the goal he set for himself, as he has his own slaughter house nearby, and is doing very well. T H E C LI M B E R 15 Donald Davio is one of the nation ' s leading radio technicians, and has his own shop in a nearby city. Don still runs that taxi service on the side, however. Thomas Ely is the head draftsman for a local construction company. Tom still takes a few days off now and then to sell his cards for all occasions. David Fratus is now attending Bates College in Maine, and is paying more attention to the co-eds than to his studies. Same oV Dave. Marie Gaffney and Mary Pross are the two most popular nurses in the vicinity, and are taking their work very seriously, but where are they taking it? Shirley Gummow is attending Mount Ida in Belmont, and when she completes her course there she expects to be a full-fledged Airline Stewardess. Til be willing to bet that every time she goes into the air there will be a great deal of commotion among the men pilots. Need you ask why? Irma Hawes is the state ' s leading Public Stenog- rapher and Typist, and is doing very well for her- self — in all ways. Donald Holbrook had a har d time deciding just what he wanted to do after school. He tried doing nothing for a while, then advanced to playing pro- fessional baseball, and now he ' s a leading pianist. I always thought it was the woman ' s privilege to change her mind. Rita Hooper is head bookkeeper and accountant at a leading Boston department store, but after a while she decided she ' d rather keep house than keep books. Barbara Lundgren is now a very popular areo- nautical secretary, and has her own private office at Logan Airport. She always spends most of her time, while at the office, keeping the pilots away. Can ' t you just see it now? Muriel Mansfield is an English teacher at a school not far from West Bridgewater. The pupils have a hard job keeping their minds on their English because of her overwhelming charm. Florence Murray is working in the State House in Boston, and has a good position under the Civil Service. Flo always did like civil service. Lester Noyes is the bookkeeper of the Noyes Oil Service. We hope he is keeping those books straighter than the ones he used to keep in school. Shirley Owens is private secretary and recep- tionist at a local dentist ' s office. Business has in- creased so rapidly since Shirley has been there, that the dentist had to move his office into a big- ger building. I wonder why? Mary Paiva is head nurse at the Brockton Hospital, and every time there is an accident the patient requests to be sent there. I wonder why. Perhaps it ' s because she sings to her favorite patients. Grace Payne has gone to Canada to accept a position as a receptionist at Ingonish ' s leading hotel. Business will increase now. Milton Rockwell was recently discharged from the Navy, and is back at the local service station as head mechanic. Let ' s hope he doesn ' t skip work as much as he skipped school. Muriel Ryder spent four years at Bridgewater 1 eachers ' College, and is now a teacher of foreign languages in Vermont. Theresa Seymour has her own beauty shop in Brockton, and also does a great deal of hairstyl- ing. She has won several prizes for her clever ideas. Emily Thomas was a genius at figures, and fi- nally decided to go to college to prepare herself to be a bookkeeping teacher. Guess where she is teaching. Yes, that ' s right, at West Bridgewater ' s new high school. Dorothy Thompson is one of the world ' s leading aviatrixes, and has her own taxi service among the great airways of the world. With her fascinating charm Dottie wins the approval of all her as- sociates. Gwen Turner is still the telephone operator at the Brockton Hospital, and often has those four- way conversations going on. Just like old times, isn ' t that right Gwen? Geraldine Welch has a good position as a pri- vate secretary to her father. Nice work if you can get it — and she has it! CLASS GIFTS Marie Gaffney and Irma Hawes Leon Beaulieu: Leon, you always have a bit of trouble pronouncing and spelling those big many-syllabled words that are sometimes used in English class. If you carry this pocket dictionary wherever you go, your problem will be solved. Sophie Burba: Soph , we are all familiar with the I act that you are learning to drive. Although you have met no serious accidents yet, you may not always be so fortunate. Take this bottle of mercurochrome to be your first-aid if the oppor- tunity presents itself. George Carnes: Sonny, nearly every second period this year you wrote a letter to a certain somebody in Boston. By now, you must have run 16 THE CLIMBER out of paper so we hope this box of stationery will fill your needs. Marjorie Craddock: Midge, everyone has al- ways admired your flaming red hair; but after eighteen years of the same color, we think you would like a change. Brunettes use peroxide but redheads — that was quite a problem. Anyway, we are giving you this package of black hair dye. Shirley Crone: Cronie, your beautiful locks of natural curly hair are the envy of every senior girl. Use this bottle of Drene Shampoo when you wash your hair semi-annually. It will keep your hair lustrous and shiny, making it admired by every other girl you meet. Bernardo D ' Ambrosio: Bernardo, we under- stand that your ambition is to become a butcher. Take this knife to help you do the biggest part of the job with our compliments, and don ' t cut yourself! Donald Davio: Don, you seem to have trouble writing so that others can read. Some people may say your difficulty is that you write too fast; but we think it is because, like the rest of us, you don ' t have enough energy to move the pencil after climbing up and down stairs all day. To give you some added strength we present to you this box of Wheaties. Thomas Ely: Tom, because of your extreme height, everyone seems to depend on you to re- trieve articles that are in high, distant places. Sometime, the article will be too high for even you to reach. Here is a chair that you may use to assist you. David Fratus: Dave, this year you made a trip to Boston on a radio program in a debate en- titled, Do Comic Books Affect the Human Mind? You said Yes. But since when do those text books you read sixth period come twenty- eight pages thick and with bright colored covers? In case you run out of work again, here are a few more to occupy your time. Marie Gaffney: Your ability to play basket- ball is evident to all who have seen you. Keep up the good work! Here is a ball that you can use in the next game you play. Shirley Gummow: Shirley, when you zoom around in your father ' s milk truck, it is the fear of all of us that you will take a corner too sharply and break a bottle of milk. This bottle will replace the one that breaks. Don ' t forget it at any time. Irma Hawes: Irma, you were voted most ro- mantic this year. We all would like to know your secret. So, will yon do us a favor? Take this note- book and pencil to write us the method. We prom- ise to lollovv your every word. Donald Holbrook: Donald, this year you never had enough gum on hand to fill your needs during the five hours of school each day; so we present you with this package of Beechnut. Have a chewy good time. Rita Hooper: Rita, every afternoon you rush around like mad to catch the 1:30 bus to go to work. This watch will give you the right time always, so you can be sure of making the bus if you leave when the watch says 1:20. Barbara Lundgren: Bobbee , your clothes always look as if you had just pressed them, be- cause the pleats in your skirts and dresses are always knife-sharp. Here is an iron to help keep them that way. Muriel Mansfield: Muriel, we happen to know that much of your time this year was spent on your five school subjects, and that many a night you lingered ' til all hours burning the midnight oil. You ' ve guessed it. We are giving you this bottle of perfume that is guaranteed to burn in lamps. Florence Murray: Fanny, this year you did nothing but rave about the Davio Special sand- wich and you wish you could make sandwiches which tasted as good. Well, you can, now, with the help of this cook book. Lester Noyes: Let , in all your four years of high school, you have been the treasurer of our class. Here is a book of blank receipts to remind you of these happy years. Shirley Owens: Shirley, you are always writing something, sometime, somewhere. Here is a pencil and an address book with the addresses of your classmates in it. Now you can put your habit of writing to good use. Keep these handy. Mary Paiva: Mary, we all know that one of the things you like best, next to men, is ear rings. Big ones, little ones, bright ones, frilled ones. You never have enough of them so here is another pair to add to your growing collection. Grace Payne: Grace, whenever you get up be- fore an audience to answer a question or give a report you suffer the jitters (don ' t we all). Prob- ably it is because of the many shining faces which suddenly loom up before you. To remedy this condition we give you these dark glasses. Mary Pross: Four years, sailor, store, mail. What do these things have in common? Oh, but we know! I love to bob for apples, don ' t you? We know you have many wishes, but do you know that you can have them come true? Just rub this magic ring. Milton Rockwell: Rocky, you always have a joke to tell; or when someone tells a real good one, THE CUM UK R 17 your laugh is heard the loudest. So that you will never run out of laughter, we are giving you this joke hook. Muriel Ryder: Muriel, this year you were very faithful in your purchase of U. S. Savings Stamps. We know it must have cost you some money so to repay you we give you this hottle of perfume. You can get many a scent from it. Theresa Seymour: Coronets, pompadours, up- do ' s, page boys. Each and every style you use. So to give your hair its everlasting shine, we give you this Halo shampoo. Emily Thomas: Emily, being the smartest girl in our class must have its disadvantages. Don ' t you ever have headaches from all those brains? If you do, you can use these aspirins to aid you. Dorothy Thompson: Dot , you are the quietest member of our class. Your voice is sofl and frequently you are asked to repeat yourself. We hope this microphone will enable people to hear you when you speak to them. Gwen Turner: Gwennie , you were fre- quently absent and, of course, you did not make up all the work you missed. Here is an assign- ment book with some late assignments. Geraldine Welch: Genie , you are always combing your hair. Surely your comb must be pretty well worn out now. Here is a new one that will help you to keep your hair in place all the time. CLASS STATISTICS Geraldine A. Welch Indeed, we have a very outstanding class gradu- ating this year. It really pleases me to be able to present these calculations to you. Let me see now — the total height of our class of twenty-nine is 167 feet and 7 inches, with Tom Ely, at 6 ' 3 , and Mary Pross, at 5 feet, being the tallest and shortest members. Speaking of Mary, did you know that she is doomed to be married first? Don Davio pulls the total weight of our class up to a grand total of 4,289 pounds, while Shirley Crone contributes least, with her slight 102 pounds. My, what an aged group we are! My accurate figuring tells me that we are 493 years old and that most of us were born in February. I see that the best-dressed girl and class featherweight, Shirl Crone, is the oldest member — doesn ' t she get around, though? Muriel Ryder, who was seven- teen on March 17, has the honor of being the baby of our class. I don ' t like to brag, but listen to this. 785 inches! My, what a dainty waistline the class has. Our total hat size is 435 inches. I guess that proves how many brains we have in our twenty-nine heads. I ' ll bet you couldn ' t guess what the total shoe size of our class is. It ' s 195. Leon Beauheu ' s great size twelve and Muriel Mansfield ' s liny four and a half ' s are the two extremes. We really were a hardworking class — during school hours, of course, but mostly after. From the minute we were forced out of bed at 6:45 until we climbed in again at 10:22, we didn ' t have a spare moment. Let me take you on an imaginary jour- ney through a typical school day. After we wash our faces and hands with our favorite soap. Lux, and tat a breakfast ol our fa- vorite cereal, Wheaties, we gather up our books and start on our way to Howard High School. It is 7:50 and we sprint along so as to get to school before the first bell rings. Perhaps one of those lucky seniors, with a flashy car, will come along and pick us up. Anyway, we safely deposit our- selves in Room 5 and noisily await the arrival of our favorite teacher, Miss Yukna. Almost every morning she can be heard pleading patiently, All right class, it ' s time to settle down to business. At 8:30 the passing bell rings and we tumble out of our seats and hastily file next door to our favor- ite class, English. It ' s interesting to note how the majority of us selected English for our favorite subject. It was unanimous with the college class. Must be that our favorite English teacher, Miss Rylander, has them entranced with her witty ways. Boy, are we glad when lunch period comes. Those tunafish sandwiches certainly taste good. At 2:10 you will find us all back in Room 5 awaiting dismissal. Then a mad dash is made for Kirby ' s, where, almost every afternoon, you will find us sipping cokes or eating strawberry ice- cream, while making plans for that night. We have to hurry right home and do our usual two and one-half hours ' homework, so we can be ready when our favorite date calls for us at 7:30. Should we go to the Canoe Club? That fabulous Vaughn Monroe is playing there tonight. Or should we go to the movies and see Jeanne Cram and Van John- son? We decide on the Canoe Club and find many of our friends there. We see Shirley Owens and Leon Beauheu waltzing smoothly to our favorite song, I Can ' t Begin To Tell You. Did you know that those two were voted to be the best dates, most popular, and to have the best personalities 18 THE CLIMBER in the class? We notice that Shirley is wearing blue, the favorite color of the class, and has a corsage of roses, our favorite flower. After a pleasant evening of fun, we leave the Canoe Club and drive over to Sandy ' s for a mid- night snack of fried clams. Then home and bed. It was a grand evening, even if we did miss our fa- vorite radio program, The Chesterfield Supper Club and had to put off writing the Navy, our favorite branch of the service, until tomorrow. I hope that by taking you on this journey with our class, I have given you some idea of how we spend our high school days and evenings. Before I close, I would like to thank all of those who helped me secure this information needed to make these statistics a success. DO YOU REMEMBER: Making soap in Freshman Science. . . Mr. Frelhck ' s goats. . . Trying to go out the middle door in Room 1. . . Mr. Jones ' s saddle shoes and bright socks. . . Mme. O ' Shaughnessy and the four Shamrocks. . . Playing games in Bookkeeping II. . . Miss Yukna ' s many shoes. . . Football practice in the rain. . . Those endless nights typing projects. . . Miss Rylander ' s second year Latin class. . . Shirley Gummow taking dictation from Mr. Lindell in long-hand. . . Mr. Jones ' s love for Shakespeare. . . Those Biology nature walks. . . The day Marjorie Craddock blushed in court. . . George Carnes, the thumbtack fiend. . . Mr. Kincaid ' s victory garden. . . Leon Beau- lieu pouring water on the floor through a funnel while holding the rubber tube in his other hand. . . Chewing gum in stenography class. . . Mr. Young ' s moustache. . . Mary Pross coming to U. S. History from physical education minus something. . . Donald Davio ' s penmanship. . . Florence Murray ' s lost basketball pants, which, it is rumored, are now being worn by a North Easton boy. . . Miss De Couhs ' fix- ing up for the Spring Dance. . . Donald Holbrook putting the Bunsen Burner on the water faucet. . . The day Miss Rylander ' s picture almost framed her. . . Bob Crocker, clown of World History. . . The day Gwen Turner hid Miss Yukna ' s stop watch. . . The P. D. trip to Boston. . . Miss Hoyt ' s make-up kit the night of the Class Play. . . The French style show. . . The morning Miss Rylander ' s room was topsy-turvy . . Lester Noyes, the great bookkeeper in Miss DeCoulis ' class. . . Mrs. Russell, favorite substitute. . . Mary Paiva walking out of the locked door during the Class Play to find the prompter. . . Our 12 foot Christmas tree. . . The day someone put ink in the silver trophy. . . The morning the boys stood in line at Miss Ricciardello ' s door. . . Emily Thomas ' bright blue gym shorts. . . Those days we skipped school. THE CLIMBER 19 CLASS SUPERLATIVES Most Popular Boy Leon Beaulieu Most Popular Girl Shirley Owens Most Athletic Shirley Gummow, Leon Beaulieu Most Romantic Irma Hawes, David Fratus Most Hardworking Muriel Mansfield Most Polite Muriel Mansfield Most Likely To Succeed Emily Thomas, Leon Beaulieu Most Optimistic Mary Paiva, Donald Davio Most Pessimistic Sophie Burba, Donald Holbrook Most Conservative Muriel Ryder Most Musical Florence Murray, Donald Holbrook Most Pleasant Marjorie Craddock Most Talkative Shirley Owens Most Efficient Florence Murray Most Emotional Marie GafFney Most Dependable Emily Thomas Most Independent Rita Hooper, Donald Holbrook Most Sincere Mary Paiva Most Intelligent Emily Thomas Most Generous Geraldine Welch Best Personality Shirley Owens, Leon Beaulieu Best Dressed Girl Shirley Crone Best Dressed Boy Leon Beaulieu Best Dates Shirley Owens, Leon Beaulieu Best Dancers Shirley Gummow, Donald Holbrook Best Actor Donald Davio Best Actress Mary Paiva Best Arguer Donald Holbrook Best All Round Scholar Emily Thomas Best Looking Girl Shirley Gummow Best Looking Boy Leon Beaulieu Best Mixer Milton Rockwell Class Sheik George Carnes Class Featherweight Shirley Crone Class Heavyweight Donald Davio Laziest Donald Holbrook Sleepiest Lester Noyes Calmist Theresa Seymour Silliest Gwendolyn Turner Wittiest : David Fratus Spunkiest Irma Hawes Quietest Dorothy Thompson Woman Hater ( SILLY QUESTIONS — HUH? Man Hater .( To Be Married First Mary Pross Teachers ' Pet Muriel Mansfield Biggest Bluffer Donald Holbrook Cutest Barbara Lundgren Youngest Muriel Ryder Oldest Shirley Crone Tallest Tom Ely Shortest Mary Pross Class Pest Bernardo D ' Ambrosio Most Temperamental Grace Payne Most Loyal Marie GafFney 20 THE CLIMBER First Row: — Miss Yukna, D. Fratus, M. Paiva, Mr. Moss. Second Row: — G. Payne, M. Mansfield, G. Carnes, T. Seymour, B. Lundgren, E. Thomas. Third Row: — M. Ryder, T. Ely, Mr. Lindell, D. Davio, T. Murray. THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY Under the able direction of Mr. Wm. Henry Moss, teacher of English, the Senior class presented a three act farcical comedy in November. The play was entitled Happy Birthday , and the birthday was Jerome Carter ' s, penniless young artist in love with beautiful Gloria Maxwell, whose father was strongly opposed to Jerry . David Fratus was excellent in the title role, and M ary Paiva was an ideal Gloria. Donald Davio was a convincingly ferocious father. It all started with one little white lie, when Jerry tried to persuade his landlady, Mrs. Carter, to allow him to remain in his apartment. After all, he had good inten- tions about paying the rent. Mr. Robard, who as the hen-pecked husband provided some of the play ' s funniest moments, was of a generous nature, but Mrs. Robard, a practical woman, required more than a little flattery before she would be induced. George Carnes, as Mr. Robard, and Grace Payne, as his wife, turned in excellent performances. Naturally, one little lie led eventually to many bigger lies, until Jerry was in- volved in so many complications no one thought he could ever get untangled. At one time, for example, Jerry had three women in his small apartment, all claiming to be his Aunt Sissy, and trying to keep them separated was no simple task. At the opportune moment, however, the real Aunt Sissy, portrayed by Muriel Mansfield, revealed that Jerry was of age and that he was a wealthy young man. The joy of the young lovers became complete when Mr. Maxwell, who proved to be an old flame of Aunt Sissy ' s, grudgingly consented to their marriage. Excellent supporting roles were played by Barbara Lundgren, as Jerry ' s model, Lola May; Tom Ely, as Preston, the suspicious friend who shared Jerry ' s apart- ment; Theresa Seymour, as Marlena, Gloria ' s accomplished friend, who helped to extricate Jerry from his web of lies (she could tell bigger ones); Emily Thomas, as Aunt Sissy ' s meek companion Minnie; and Florence Murray, as the stolid, stupid, screamingly-funny maid, Ada. To the various committees goes much of the credit for the success of the production. And to Act II, Scene III, goes the credit for the fame that will be Happy Birthday ' s , while a man lives that remembers the class of ' 46. THE CLIMBKR 21 ACTIVITIES Each Tuesday morning during the past school year, snatches of lilting melodies and stirring martial airs emanated from the gym. The orchestra, with Miss Ry- lander at the helm, made numerous appearances, and enjoyed a very successful Orchestra season. Several popular songs as well as standard classical numbers were added to the ever-increasing repertoire of this group of rising musicians. Vacancies left by graduates will be quickly filled, and the orchestra is looking forward to more new and better things. This committee was organized to plan entertaining and educational programs for the student body during the year. With Miss Hoyt as chairman, the committee A ; ;pmhl includes one pupil from each grade to represent his class. These were Marjorie _ . ' Lundgren, eighth grade; Chandler Lyseth, freshman; Frank Bunker, sophomore; v Ommittee Gilbert Robery, junior; and Mary Paiva, senior. Fine progress was made, for not only have programs been planned for this year but also for the first part of next year. Some of the many assemblies enjoyed by the students were: How To Keep Trim and Fit in the Future, an amusing talk by Mrs. Mary Baker who came from the State House in Boston; Charm and Personality, a movie on how and how not to develop a good personality and good manners; the Saint Patrick ' s Day assembly starring Madame O ' Shaughnessy and the Four Shamrocks, sponsored by the seniors; and a very interesting speech on Tolerance by Rabbi Norman Goldberg from Temple Israel in Brockton. The Juniors, the Latin classes, the Hardinger and Manzer piano duo, and Miss Mason ' s classes also entertained us. The third year of this important activity has been completed. This group is composed of the following students: those who worked in connection with the lunch room, including Theresa Seymour, Marjorie Black, Rita Hooper, Mary Pross, Jane Morse, Winona Cole, Shirley Macomber, and Mary Paiva; the boys who have helped with the moving picture machine, Billy Twomey and Doug Eaton; the boys who worked under the direction of Mr. Wessling to prepare the football field for games; the boys of the Manual Arts course who have worked in the office, Darrell Manzer, Al Chaves, Tom Ely, and Richard Coelho; the girls and boys who have helped in the office, Muriel Mansfield, Shirley Gummow, and Manuel Perry; last but not least, much credit goes to the students who helped to sell war bonds and stamps, Marie Gaffney and Irma Hawes. Our traffic system has been capably directed by Gilbert Robery, Richard Giovanom, Richard Peterson, and Robert Almquist. Mrs. Chandler ' s mailmen have included Darrell Manzer and Donald Davio, who have been stopped by neither hail nor rain nor sleet from the com- pletion of their daily rounds! The cheerleaders provided a colorful note to all the games this year in their red skirts and gray shirts adorned with an H. It takes hours of practice to perfect such routines as theirs and much credit is due them for consistently fine perform- ances. Shirley Macomber, Natalie Gummow, Rita Crowley, Pat Van Dyke, Norma Canzano, Ilene Gaffney, and Janet Johnson will deserve their letters when the time comes. This year bowling might as well have been called the orphan of Howard Rnu linn High ' s sports. Basketball games and play rehearsals deferred many bowling en- y thusiasts from the alleys, leaving only a few old faithfuls who still carried on. A high single of 124 was hit by Tom Miles and high total of 328 by Joe Pocius. Service Squad Cheerleaders Boys ' This year ' s basketball team ended the season with an enviable record and with a fine feeling of team spirit. Although they played a short season under many un- favorable conditions they soon became a potent threat to any school in the district. Hampered by an inadequate gym, Coach Gori at once started booking practices Basketba 1 1 with district teams who had large gyms. These teams were North Easton, Abington, and Whitman, who gave the boys plenty of competition and a good chance to practice m a big gym. The team enjoyed an undefeated record for the year with Sunnier, Dighton, 22 THE CLIMBER and East Bridgewater defeated twice; also Norton was defeated in two games by our second team. Middleboro, who refused to play us on our home floor, was de- feated once. The Alumni was defeated once also during the regular season. In the South Shore Tournament, Howard went to the finals by overcoming Duxbury, Sharon, and Orleans and lost to Provincetown in the finals. In the East- ern Mass. Tourney at the Boston Garden, Howard lost in the first game to Weston. Weston and Provincetown, the only two teams to defeat Howard, both went to the final game in the Boston Garden. The team scored a total of 678 points as against 472 for their opponents in 16 games played. Beaulieu led the scoring while Twomey and Holbrook set up and scored better than 100 points a piece. The fine guarding of Pocius and Daley turned their opponents ' hair grey. With team work as the boys displayed they were bound to go places and did. Newsletter Staff Although many boys had been discharged from the service, the Newsletter continued its monthly publication this year. The news was gathered by the Staff, under the supervision of Miss Rylander. It consisted of information about the town, activities in the High School, and about other boys in the service. Credit also goes to the commercial department, under the able guidance of Miss Yukna, which assisted in the printing, and to the Town Committee which mailed out the Newsletter. Much effort and time was spent in this project, but by the letters received, the boys have certainly appreciated it. Girls ' Basketbal The team under the able guidance of Louise C. Ricciardello had a fair season this year, winning 4, tying 1, and losing 5 of the 10 games played. Unfortunately, the team lost its coach in the middle of the season, and sickness kept several players from playing in all the games scheduled. The forwards, Captain Shirley Gummow, Emily Thomas, and Gwen Turner, chalked up a total of 225 points to the opponents ' 220. Emily Thomas, highest scorer for the season, contributed with 97 points, while Captain Shirley Gummow followed with 76. The guards, Irma Hawes, Marie Gaffney, and Claire Bemis, displayed fine teamwork, and kept the opponents ' score down. Mary Pross, Jean Owens, Florence Murray, and Ruth Badger, substituting for the team, also played fine defensive ball and showed up well in the scoring department. We are sure there will be more fine performances and victories in the future. Footbal The first official season of the football team under the new coach, Mr. Vincent Gori, was very successful, considering that the boys had never played organized football. The team ended their abbreviated season with two wins and two losses. The first game was with Somerset, and although Howard lost by a compara- tively low score, 7-0, they made a fine showing. In the second game they showed much improvement from intensive practices and they knocked off Millis 24-6. But in the next game Howard jumped back to the loss column at Cohasset, 12-0. After this licking, the team really showed their stuff at Middleboro. They shellacked Middleboro 2nds 46-7. The line carried out their assignments perfectly, to allow the backfield to show their offensive blocking to hinder the Middleboro team. The starting line had Joe Pocius at R E, Doug Eaton R T, Harland Beaulieu R G, Don Davio C, Mai Haskins L G, Richard Giovanoni L T, Dave Fratus L E, while the backfield consisted of John Chambers Q B, Bill Twomey L H B, Tom Miles R H B, Leon Beaulieu F B. To fill in for injuries or substitution were Carroll Daley, George Carnes, Milton Rockwell, Harold Dunn, Wayne Shipman, George Gaskill. The team should attribute their success to the fine teamwork, spirit and co- operation among the boys during practices and in the games. The fact that they had a fine coach to teach them their duties was perhaps the most important factor for a first-year team. The team will lost- only three lettermen through graduation and it is hoped i hey will have a very successful season. THE CLIMBER 23 ORCHESTRA First Row: — C. Daley, M. Haskins, B. Hardinger, E. Thomas, R. Almquist, W. Brown. Second Row: — D. Manzer, R. Swarm, F. Murray, J. Marzelli, Miss Rylander, D. Daley, R. Hagglund. STUDENT COUNCIL ■ irst Row: R. Swann, R, Almquist, R. I lagglund, 1. Mansfield, I., lie aulieu, R Fn Hick, . Anderson Second Row: — R. (jiovanoni, Mr. Lmdell, S. Martin, M. Marzelli, E. Thomas, G. Robu- , II. Beaulieu. 24 THE CLIMBER SERVICE SQUAD First Row: — W. Brown, G. Ambrose, J. Morse, G. Welch, S. Gummow, M. Pross, M. Mansfield, M. Black, A. Chaves. Second Row: — W. Cole, J. Zeuli, M. Paiva, T. Seymour, F. Murray, M. Gaffney, B. Packard. Third Row: — C. Bemis, J. Mclean, D. Manzer, W. Twomey, R. Coelho, S. Macomber. Fourth Row: — M. Perry, W. Shipman, G. Carnes, Mr. Wessling, D. Davio, R. Hagglund, H. Dunn. CHEERLEADERS First Row. J Johnson, R. Crowley, I ' . Van Dyke, N. Canzano, I. Gaffney. Second Ron N. Gummow, S. Macomber. THE CLIMBER 25 BOWLING First Row: — L. Ohlson, G. Ambrose, F. Murray, S. Perkins, B. Pross, S. Moses, A. Michalowski. Second Row: — Miss Rylander, C. Daley, F. McHardy, J. Pocius, G. Robery, W. Twomey, B. Packard. BOYS ' BASKETBALL First Row. C. Daley, W L ' womey, I Beaulieu, IS Holbrook, | Pocius Second Row. R Lawson, R.Caswell, R, Almquist, |. Chambers, II Beaulieu, K. Swann, V Chaves Third Row. Fratus, Mr. Gori, Mr. Lindell, R. Hagglund. 26 THE CLIMBER NEWSLETTER STAFF First Row: — S. Macomber, G. Welch, M. Gatt ' ney, F. Murray, M. Mansfield, E. Thomas. Second Row: — Miss Rylander, B. Lundgren, S. Owens, L. Noyes, D. Thompson, G. Payne, Miss Yukna. Third Row: — R. Hagglund, L. Beaulieu, R. Giovanoni, B. D ' Ambroiso. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL First Row: — M. Pross, |. Owens, M. Gaffney, S. Gummow, E. Thomas, ( ' . Bemis, F Murray. Second Row. M Paiva, M. Hagglund, I.. Bolinder, l. Staples, R. Badger, M. MacTighe, J. GafFnej Third Row: — E. Leighton, M. Ryder, S. Owens, Miss Jennings, M. Mansfield, S. Wilbur. T H E CLIMB E R 27 FOOTBALL First Row: — J. Pocius, D. Eaton, H. Beaulieu, D. Davio, M. Haskins, R. Giovanoni, D. Fratus. Second Row: — Mr. Gori, T. Miles, J. Chambers, L. Beaulieu, W. Twomey. , BASEBALL First Row: W. Iwomey, M Haskins, G. Gaskill, L Beaulieu, I. Miles, I) Holbrook, | Chambers, R. Swann, E. Molla. Second Row:— Mr, Con, II. Anderson, . Chaves, 0. Anderson, P Frellick F. Bunker, R. Caswell, Y. Slater, L. Ohlson, F. Sigren, D. Davio. 28 THE CLIMBER TRAFFIC SQUAD First Row: — G. Robery, W. Twomey, Mr. Kincaid, D. Holbrook, R. Almquist. Second Row: — D. Davio, R. Giovanoni, R. Peterson. Third Row: — L. Beaulieu, G. Games. TRACK First Row: A. Chaves, II. Beaulieu, ) Fratus, L. Beaulieu, J. Chambers, K. Lawson, R. Anderson, W. Twomey. Second Row: — Mr. Kincaid, I). Holbrook, T. Miles, F. Bunker, D. Davio, M. Rockwell. I Best Wishes to All the Graduates KAY JEWELRY COMPANY Brockton GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Oil Heating Brockton § | FORSBERG ELECTRIC CO § BROCKTON ' S OLDEST G. 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