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

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ea' .Qiier 735915 - 1943-1944 1943 SEPTEMBER I2'V8C3tiOH is over! We all traipse back to school with the memo- ries of a pleasant summer tucked away in the back of our minds to make rooms for heaps of new learning which we expect to gain this year. OCTOBER 8,-Our first social event of the year. Yes, it's All Westbrook Night. Dick Taylor and Harold Rice make peppy masters of ceremonies. A group of four girls, namely Helen Langevin, Jackie Blanchett, Francesta Farr, and Constance Libby, put on a snappy dance number. Pat Welch and Eddie O'Brien tickled the ivories, making us all jump with the jumpin, jive. OCTOBER Ij'1FI'CSl lII'l21I'1 Reception rolls around once more, bringing with it fun for all but a few of the Freshmen who were requested QFD to do some stunts on the stage. Many upperclassmen did not attend, however. The reason?- Duke Ellington was in Portland. OCTOBER 28-29-We had two days off while the teachers struggle over Ration Book 4. Some of the pupils, however, spent a few hours of their time here at school acting as guides. Two of the girls on a noon shift had to share their lunch with a kitty. NOVEMBER Io-The newly organized W Club put on movies in the auditorium, followed by dancing. The change from the usual dances was appreciated by all Who attended. NOVEMBER 25-26-A real vacation this time! That is, two days Of it. Since there are no ration points needed for turkey, we all got our fill. DECEMBER Io-At a special assembly, Marguerite Googins, as representative of the class of I943 presented a service flag to the school. Mayor Furbish was present and gave a short but inspiring talk. We are honored by our eight gold and blue stars. DECEMBER 15-The school play this year, Letters to Lucerne,', really took some acting. It was a very dramatic production, but had its touches of humor. Eleanor-Mae Thompson, who played the lead, was ably supported by Gloria Welch, Winnifred Libby, Janet Spiller, Ellen Dyer, Betty Chaplin, Joan Spiller, Shirley Hughes, Barbara Furbish, Richard Taylor, Douglas Hague, Alan Davis, and Andrew Havey. Congratulations, kids, you all did a wonderful job. DECEMBER zo-31-Vacation again! But we never seem to mind that repetition. We are always looking forward to vacations, especially this one because We expect Santa to bring us lots of presents. 1944 JANUARY 3-Back to school again with everyone showing off his or her Christ- mas finery. Twenty-eight,

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Freshmen. On September I2, I943, Westbrook High School opened with one hundred and fifty-six shaky Freshmen. Almost everyone had some idea for a career and each had chosen the course which best suited his idea. Forty students chose the college course, eighty chose the commercial, and thirty-six the industrial. For class officers we elected Conrad Rioux, president, Paul Caron, vice presi- dent, Everett Hansen, secretary, and Daniel Cressey as treasurer. On October fifteenth, we were formally welcomed by the Seniors as well as the faculty at Freshman Reception. The program was directed by a committee of Seniors assisted by Miss Chick. Participants in the program were: Frank Hall, Robert Marean, Paul Caron, Beverly Currier, Gladys Doughty, David Harding, Shirley Gallant, Gloria Fougere, Jacwelyn Blanchett, Bernice Scott, Thelma Bart- lett. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing, but I wonder if Bob Marean's sore feet the next morning were wholly from dancing? When the time came to leave the boys were a little nervous and worried. The girls, however, had no fears for Bradley QRedj Nason had threatened to put eight inches of cold steely into the first upperclassman that touched a Freshman girl. All in all, a wonderful time was had except for a few Freshman boys. The Freshmen did very well' in sports this year. Those who went out for football included: Wilfred Gouzie, Philip Morin, Bradley Nason, Haddon Fraser, joseph Gaudreau and Alfred Porell. We had a very fine basketball team under the supervision of Coach Davan. A few Freshmen were good enough to play in several of the Hrst team games. These few included the two Bridge Street lovers, Everett Hansen and Roland Chamard. The other Freshmen who went out for basketball were: Philip Morin, Bruce Taggart, Roger Allen, Alfred Porell, Louis Chamard, and Robert Jordan. On October eighth, All Westbrook Night was held. This year four Fresh- men participated. They were jackie Blanchet, Helen Langevin, Bernice Scott, and Lenora Bell. g We are proud to say that four Freshmen have received honor cards this half. These students are Jacqueline Pride, Mary Lou Sorenson, Shirley Lemieux and Sally Smith. Your Freshman Editor, DAVID HARDING. Twenty-seven..

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JANUARY 14-The ,44 Club sponsors a barn dance and boy! it really went off big! Slacks, dungarees, and pig-tails seemed to start the thing off right by making everyone feel free and easy. Games were played too, and all joined in the fun. We understand Mr. Philbrook had a good time doing the ucongaf' Charlie Leighton's orchestra helped make it a big success. FEBRUARY 21HOffOf of horrors! W Club had initiation and do the new mem- bers know it! They all have a new haircut-but not in the usual style. We see a bald spot here and a thatch of hair there. Tish, tish, boys, are you try- ing to start a new fad? FEBRUARY 3-The girls combed their curly UQ locks and the boys scurried around to find suit coats in order to have their pictures taken for the BLUE AND WHITE. FEBRUARY 1 1-The Secretarial Club put on a poverty party. Despite the snow storm many attended and had a rip-roarin' good time. Charlie Leighton was in evidence again. He,s getting to be a habit, but a good one! FEBRUARY 18-25-What happens now? Oh, yes, another vacation. This time it's because of Washington,s birthday. We're all glad Washington was such a famous man. Why? Because it gives us another vacation. MARCH 15-V-I2 tests. MARCH I7-'If you didn't attend the Irishmanls Ball sponsored by the Scholastic Club you sure missed a good time. MARCH 17-The honor parts were announced today in assembly. We're proud of Janet Spiller and Janice McKenney. MARCH 23-vVCStb1'00k played host to the schools of Gorham and Portland at the One-Act Play Contest. All the schools did a good job and we're espe- cially proud of Westbrook High. Did you have that lump in your throat, too, when the convict QHarold Ricej walked out with the Bishop's candle- sticks? MARCH 24-Congratulations! ,44 Club! We love to attend those super parties you have. What would we do without Mr. Robinson and his original ideas? I'm sure we wouldn't have half the fun!-agree? APRIL I4-YOU did a swell job, Scholastic Club! Everyone liked the dancing to Jimmy Gouch-Did you see Hedy and Alan Davis there? I bet you boys didn't realize how pretty Westbrook girls could be with those new formal dresses on. Even though the price was steep flmagine 51.50 per couplej we'll have to admit it was worth it though. APRIL 17-Hurrah! Spring Vacation! The more we have the better We like them. JUNE II--Baccalaureate Sunday was a memorable day that the Seniors Won't soon forget. , JUNE 16-Graduation for the class of ,44! Instead of the usual white dresses and suits the class wore caps and gowns, which looked quite dignified. At Senior Reception, the girls, looking very feminine in their frilly dresses, made up for this. Good Luck, kids, in whatever you do-We're going to miss you. Twenty-nino