Westbrook High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Westbrook, ME)

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FRESHMEN Allow me to refresh your minds with our achievements of the current year. As you probably remember, only too well, we entered the portals of West- brook High a bit shakily on September 14, 1942. We all went our different ways, each choosing the course he felt would harmonize best with his ambitions. Forty-eight chose the college course While eighty-seven preferred the commercial course and forty-four the industrial. We started the year off right by electing Richard Goff as president, Janet Rondeau as vice president, Bernadette Berube as secretary and Lucille Welch as treasurer. On October 27, 1942, we were formally received by the Seniors as well as the faculty. An entertainment was given in which Barbara Furbish, Frances Billings, Robert Swett, Carlene MacPherson, Constance Fraser, William Lowell, Gregory Stone, Leanne Shibles, William Bridgham, Jane Pugh, Danny Smith, Bernadette Berube, Constance Libby, Francesta Farr, Alan Davis, Betty Allen, Patricia Jensen, Shirley Hughes, Douglas Hague and Robert Fernald, portrayed their bit of talent. The remaining part of the evening was spent with dancing. The more ambitious of us entered the athletic field. In football, we are proud of Henry Saunders, Robert Fernald, and Louis Fournier. On the basket- ball team, Andrew Sinclair, Roland Caron, Junior Gilbert, Richard Goff, Alan Davis, Francis Davis, George Libby and Merle Meggison contributed their bit of ability. The boys were not the only ones who went out for sports, however, since Cora Laverty, Leanne Shibles, Leona Libby, Mary Watson and Virginia Thompson were active in the girls' basketball team. November 19, 1942. There was an exciting event for two of our Freshmen girls. They were Carlene MacPherson, who did her bit by watering some flowers and Leona Libby, who played the part of a somewhat confused darkie in the annual play, What A Life. By the way fellas, ever have any trouble taking your pick? Here are some hints. Did you ever see a girl with more vim than Barbie Furbish or one who could keep a party rolling any better than Shirley Spiller? On the other hand, take a look at Lucille Welch who differs in but one respect from Garbo, she doesn't want to be alone! If you crave excitement, don't hesitate in looking up Conky Fraser and don't forget Bernadette Berube and her ability to keep you smiling. As for scholastic honors, Dwight Adams, Robert Burton, Alan Davis, Bar- bara Furbish, Shirley Hughes, Patricia Jensen, Carlene MacPherson, Mary Fran- coeur, Joseph Dalpee and Robert Fernald have made us proud. Your Freshman Editor, SHIRLEY HUGHEs. Twenty-ibree

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News of Westbrook High Sophomores This is your Sophomore commentator broadcasting on a carrier frequency of '45 kilocycles bringing you the news of the year, sponsored by the Sophomore Class. Flash! This year the Sophomores did very well for themselves in the annual school play, What A Life. Representing them were Beverly Canning, Gerald Hoar, Albert Libby, Harold Rice, George Smith, and Richard Taylor, all of whom had major parts! In politics this year, William Currier, Norman Russell, David Chase, and Eva Dame were elected president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary respec- tively. We now bring you the latest news of the honor students. At the half lead- ing the class with high honors were Donald Cairns, Beverly Canning, Nellie Douglass, Mejella Gaudreau, William Smyth, and Richard Taylor. Special Bulletin! In sports circles the Sophomores contributed to football, basketball, and baseball. Participating were Stephen Pratt, Norman Russell, William Currier, Paul Levesque, Philip Lowell, and Patrick Welch, all of whom should be con- gratulated for their fine work. On the girls' basketball team the class was repre- sented by Theresa Arsenault, Lorraine Gallant, Esther LeConte, Virginia Richards, and Fern Wilson. ' The Scholastic Club, under the guidance of Miss Tarbell elected Albert Libby, president, Patrick Welch, vice president, Beverly Canning, secretary, and Evelyn Meggison, treasurer. Their paper, the Blue Flash and their annual Junior Prom were both huge successes. Selected for the prize speaking contest were Beverly Canning, Betty Chap- lin, Albert Libby, Harold Rice, and Richard Taylor. On the Comic Front: Lately many sophomores have been seen reading comics behind notebooks and in any other place which seemed convenient. Some Sophomores have really taken their favorite characters too seriously for they are becoming more like them every day. FOR EXAMPLE Blondie-Rita Peffer Dagwood-Gerald Hoar Baby Dumpling-Alex Jensen Superman-Herbert Merrill Tillie the Toiler-Betty Chaplin Little Orphan Annie-Joan Spiller Popeye-John Fitzgerald Tarzan-Kit Nadeau Smil'in Jack-George Smith Joe Palooka-Paul Levesque Wimpy-Arthur Maasbyll Flash Gordon-Pat Welch Harold Teen-Harold Rice Olive oyl-Edna Lemieux Skeezix-Dick Martin Dan Dunn-Albert Libby King of the Royal Mounted-David Chase Little Henry-Bill Smyth Nancy-Theresa Arsenault Fritzi Ritz-Theresa Robinson Big Chief Wahoo-Edward Crawford Olly of the Movies-Rosemary Ingalls This is your Sophomore commentator signing off until next year. B-U-L-O-V-A-Ingersoll Watch Time. RICHARD TAYLOR, '4g. T wrn ty-two

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School Cazlemimg 1942- 43 I942 SEPTEMBER 14- Frosh, frosh, everywhere And not a one looks bright. Frosh, frosh, everywhere Worried about their plight. That's right-our pastures were green again with Freshman of the most varied height we have ever seen. What have we done to deserve this? OCTOBER 2-Premier showing! Yes, we mean the annual all-Westbrook Night. This was a sort of sneak preview of the talent contained in our midst Qhowever, it wasn't exactly sneak, because the auditorium was filled with spectatorsj. Bob Hutchinson, the junior Rubinoff, Doris Bell and Peggy Hill, the Senior nightingales, gave fine selections. Toodles and Jeannie Robinson and Jean Googins gave a clever exhibition of lightning-fast baton twirling. The Senior Orchestra almost outdid itself with its patriotic selec- tions. David Stone, Bob Hutchinson, Willard Sawyer and Patrick Welch produced a gory scene in the Dr. Kildare manner. The shadow effect pro- duced on a bed-sheet by clever lighting was really something! The high spot of the evening was the mock-speech contest waged by Miss Tarbell's speech class. They left the audience holding their sides. OCTOBER 9-The Commercial Club dance was held in the auditorium with Chippy and his music furnishing the jazz for the ujumpf' Leave it to the Commercial Club to make sure everyone has a good time. OCTOBER 16-Erland Emery night was a night we'll never forget. The football boys sponsored the dance and entertainment for the benefit of their hon- orary football Captain who was very ill in the hospital. OCTOBER 23-The Junior Class did themselves proud at their Hrst assembly this year. They really put the old pep right in us for the football game. Yep -theyire O. K those Juniors. OCTOBER 27-Freshman Reception. The Seniors sponsored the grand opening for the Freshman Class. Before this we saw them only one by onet or two by two in some cases such as Shirley Hughes and Dick Goffj . Everyone was dressed in his or her finery,' and looked swell. We have to admit that it Wasn't half so ghastly as weithought it was going to be. OCTOBER 29- 30-An oasis in the desert-a port in a storm-a light in the dark. Youive guessed it-teachers' convention. How we love to have them roll around. We sincerely wish them an eternal existence. NOVEMBER 6-The Sophomores really shone in their rally for the Morse game. They're a pretty good bunch of school-spirited kids if we must say so. NOVEMBER 19-At last-it finally happened! The assembly play was a reality at last. Henry Aldrich QDick Taylorj really acted his part true to life. What A Lifev is one of the best plays we have ever produced. Dick was ably supported by Beverly Canning, Joyce Ingalls, Gerald Hoar, George Gray, George Smith, and many others. Laughs, wit, tragedy, smiles, tears,- it had them all. Twc'nfy-four