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

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Freshmen The Class of 'S 7 has already started looking forward to graduation day. Those who are well along scholastically are Sandra Peters, Robert Brown, Ronald Cole, Themia Markos, Mary Morton, Mary Dyer, Martha Pratt, David Small, XVilliam Stevens, Joan Caron, Elbert Fielder, Margaret Harnois, Marilyn Jensen, Paul Kinmond, Barbara Laihn, Lucille Lampron, and Marvin Peterson. Our first important step was the election of class oiiicers, who were President, Roland Tetraultg Vice-President, David Sinclair, Secretary, Ann Hebert, and Treasurer, Regina Hayer. When the doors of Westbrook High were opened last fall, we found we had some ambitious sportsmen with grammar school experience. John Bragdon and Lubert Lestage made the varsity basketball team, and John even had the thrill of playing in the tournament. Some other outstanding players were Robbie Wormell, Robert Martin, and Phillip Lestage. These boys also played on the football squad. As members of the cheerleading squad Mary Foster, Anne Wormell, and Martha Pratt spurred their classmates on to victory. The Freshman girls basketball team did very well, even though they played few games. Rachel St. Pierre was the only Freshman to make the varsity squad, although Anne wofmell made the J. V. team. Another favorite sport among the girls was field hockey. During the year we also found singers, musicians, actors, and actresses among us. When the school play was presented in December our class was represented by Themia Markos and Robert Jensen. Themia played the part of a Russian princess, while Robert was a G-Man. The Freshmen are represented by 12 band members and 16 glee club members, with Charles Emery doing a line job as a glee club soloist. This year one of our classmates, Ronald Cole, won recognition at All Westbrook Night. We also put on the Thanksgiving Assembly, which depicted a pilgrim church scene. Some of the members of the cast were Charles Emery, David Sinclair, Robbie Wormell, Larry Caron, Elbert Fielder, Patty Daniels, Marleen Chandler, Ronald Cole, Martin Wiemert, Dorothy Bustin, and Janet Saucier. In all of these activities we feel that our class has shown great ambition and will continue to excel throughout our high school years. ANNE WORMELL and ROBERT JENSEN

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Sophomore Class In September, 1952, 15 6 scared Freshmen stood in front of Westbrook High School Waiting to become members of the mysterious life hidden behind those red-brick walls. There were students among us but none seemed to fit the usual conception that all students are unhealthy, with hair so hopelessly straight, that it makes you shudder, and horn-rimmed glasses at least an inch thick. Some of these students proved themselves by the spring of '54. They are Donald Delisle, Joseph Shaw, Ethelyne Billings, Janice Boucher, Wilfred Leighton, Martha Mer- rill, Do-nald Waterhouse, Rena Jones, Elizabeth Prince, Lillian Hopkins, David Bois, Bernadette Proulx, Andrew Jensen, Augustus Randall, Shirley McLellan, Nvilliam Annis, Rosaire Gervis, Nancy Nielsen, Thomas Tuttle and XVayne Tuttle. There Were also athletes who have found their rightful spots on our teams. These players have had a touch of the keen competition which will be so much a part of our lives when we graduate in 195 6. The boys trying for the all important touchdowns were Bill Doucette, Roger Hammer, Tom Waters, Bob Tourangeau and Ted Harriman, While Wilfred Leighton, Bob Tourangeau, Tom Tuttle and Butch Boucher went hoop crazy. The girls werenit to be outdone. Judy Saun- ders, Sandra Madsen, Shirley McLellan, Rowena Merrill, Rena Jones and Ethelyne Billings played field hockey and were joined by Jackie Jordan, Laura Pratt, and Peggy Hebert to play basketball. Marie Hansen was the only representative on the cheerleading squad. For Sophomore officers we elected Wilfred Leighton, Bill Doucette, Joan Labrecque, and Bob Tourangeau. This task of leadership we entrusted in their hands will aid them well in their later years. Also on that day in September, there were actors and actresses waiting to make their debuts in the school play. Among those successful were Joe Shaw, Nancy Lee Neilson, Judy Randall, Basil Boobas and Emerson Trafton. Nancy Lee Neilson, Judy Randall, and Basil Boobas also represented us in prize speaking. We also claim many musicians. Basil Boobas stands out in this field with his amazing ability at the keyboard. We have contributed many band members as well. They are Fred Noack, Wayne Libby, Janice Wood, Alton Miller, Betty Bloomer, Norma Gordon, Don Mannett, Shelia Greene, Barry Morse, Priscilla Hatt, Larry Slade, Paul Phillips, and Patty Anderson. But we certainly must not forget the singers and artists of our class. Mem- bers of the Art Class are Loretta Chaisson, Martha Merrill, Janice Boucher, Janice Mondville, Virginia Craft, Verna Dumont and Robert Fields. The glee club members are Loretta Chaisson, Janice Mondville, Carolyn Kneeland, Annette Lebel, Jeanette Lebel, Janice Boucher, Virginia Craft, Elaine Young, Patty Peter- son, Laurette Bertin, Carol Shaw, Anne Pednault, Marilyn Dolson, Carrie Gallant, Florence Jones, Basil Boobas, Patricia Mockler and Norma Gordon. We have taken an interest in the outside affairs of our school. There were members of our class who went on the physics trip to Boston in February. The school dances have been sparked by our presence. Sports affairs are our pride and ivy- In June, 1956, We shall again step into a mysterious world, after thirteen years of preparation. Every instance in our two years of high school has been direct or indirect training for the beginning of adult life. The Class of as 6 wishes to thank all who have helped us along, and all who may help us on our way to graduation.

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Front row, Irff fo rigbl: Shirley Bragdon, Ann Waterhouse, Muriel Burnham, Sandra Rich, Frances Chick, Peter Thoits, Roberta Wyer, Dawn Tetrault, Elizabeth Vfing, Beverly Pesce, Elizabeth Farwell. Sccoml row, If-ft to riglzi: Mr. Burnham, Advisory Robert Babb, David Stevens, Calvin Dyer, Diana Van- DerVcort, Mary jane Dandeneau, Evelyn Libby, Ursula Pesce, Carol james, Marilyn Lombard, Philip Tapley, Norman Wedge, Edward Ferron, Mrs. Fairchild. Third row, left to right: john W'iemert, john Lyden, Kenneth Davis, William MacHardy, james Reece Roland Kelson, Hector Nadeau, Leo Rousseau, Philip Rondeau, William Tuttle, Dale Doucette. lfvaslaing ton Club fee, Pete, I didn't study for that English test, did you? UNO, Bill, but maybe we can drag out our meeting so there won't be enough time for Miss Chick to give us a test.', This conversation should sound familiar to any Washington Club member. The Washington Club is usually started during the Junior year. Its goal is a trip to the nation's capitol, and all of us are looking forward to it with great anticipation. Washington has many wonders in store for 36 Westbrook High Seniors, an added attraction for the girls is Annapolis. The organization for this long awaited trip was headed by Roberta Wfyer and Peter Thoits as co-chairmen. It was backed by our class advisors, Mrs. Fairchild and Mr. Burnham. It seems that the club of !S4 waited until their last year to raise money for the big event. Nearly every Week this year something has been happening. The annual Holly Ball proved to be a gala event with Christmas decorations, free refreshments and a smooth orchestra. The Shamrock Ball and several other dances provided the student body many evenings of dancing to the music of our favorite orchestras. Also, after many of our uhomei' basketball games, the stu- dents ended the evening with a view dance in the gym, also sponsored by the Washington Club. Several food sales and a card party brought in more money. The lunch bar provided the student body with recess snacks, and the club with a little extra cash. Many of us made new acquaintances by knocking on doors asking people to buy fudge or donate paper to help our worthy cause.