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

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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

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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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DECEMBER 18-We take back everything we said about the Freshmen. They did a superb job with their Christmas assembly featuring Carlene MacPherson, Alan Davis, Gregory Stone, Richard Goff, Richard Soper, and many others of the College English class. We're proud of them now! fAre our faces redlj DECEMBER 18-JANUARY 4-Christmas Vacation! Need more be said? Two weeks in which to have a wonderful time-and we did! JANUARY 4 -The inevitable happened! - we came back to school. Everyone looked as though Saint Nicholas had concentrated on him personally. JANUARY 1 5-The Sophomores were feted at the gala Sophomore Ball. This was the first dance after our Christmas vacation and everyone was just raring to go-and they did. Oh yes, it took a little more time to go this year because We had to walk-no gas, no tires-you know. Everyone had a grand time and decided that Sophomore Balls were here to stay. Congratulations! N44 Clubf, a swell job. FEBRUARY 9-Jimmy Ingraham c,42J was home on leave from his duties as Drill Instructor in the Marine Corps at Parris Island, South Carolina, and talked to us in assembly. We enjoyed it very much, and honored him by singing the Marine's Hymn for which he had written words dedicated to his mother. Best of Luck, Jim. FEBRUARY I2-We had a double assembly-the boys in the Auditorium were entertained by a man from the Maritime Commission while the girls were fascinated by a WAAC. I guess that means more recruits for victory. FEBRUARY 16-Unbelievable! There was no school because of cold weather- -4oo! Golly! Why don't we do this about once a week? What do you say, weather man? FEBRUARY zz-26-Washingtonis birthday and canned food rationing were re- sponsible for this lovely Qlj wonderful QU much-needed GJ vacation. How We love 'em. MARCH 12- Congrats,', Scholastic Club-You certainly know how to entertain your superiors-the Juniors. I'm sure that because of the wonderful evening they had at the Junior Prom, the class will be your humble servant-that is, if you pull anything too ghastly. MARCH zz-26-Spring Vacation! We just can't express our feelings except by saying Whoopie or some such overworked ejaculation! JUNE 6-The Seniors began to realize that their high school years were nearly ended and that they must begin to look to the future. The Baccalaureate Service was inspiring and left everyone feeling a little more confident in his ideals and a little more aware of his place in the World. JUNE I 1-Will We ever forget graduation? I'm sure it will always be one of our most treasured memories. Even the school-haters looked a little glum at the thought that they were leaving Westbrook High. The Senior Reception was a big success. Although each Senior thought that it might be the last time he would dance at Westbrook High he had a wonderful time. Thanks for everything. To those of you who are still attending our Alma Mater We, the Seniors, want to say this: Raise her standards, never let them fall. Good luck and goodby. Twenly-fiw