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

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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

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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.

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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