Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1944 volume:

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President Vice-President . . . . Secretary . . . Treasurer CHARLES BRIGGS, JR. 1 will furnish you with argument and. intellect , too.” In our sophomore year, the members of our illustrious (?) class were amazed to see a gallant figure striding up the corridor weighed down by his pro¬ verbial brief case. This intellectual chap with his inexhaustible vocabulary and ability to appreciate the finer things of life, has since been an inspiration to the more backward students. Imagine, if you can, a character with a combination of likes such as complicated crime books, mashed potatoes, classical records, and English bicycles. He’s still able to maintain a singular sense of humor. His Scotch ancestry has been proved evident during the past two years by his knack of handling the business matters of the class. We picture Charlie in the years to come, bending over his beloved test tubes softly humming his favorite tune, Valse Triste.” Activities: Priorities” ’43; Glee Club ’43 and ’44; Class Treasurer ’43 and ’44; Yearbook Staff; Representative at Junior Town Meeting of the Air. DAVID F. CLAPP ' ' Infinite riches in a little room.” Back in 1931, the Clapp family, with little Davie, moved up the Post Road from Waltham. His executive ability was instantly recognized, for his first year he was president of the seventh grade. Last spring David had the honor of being the first member of our class to join the Civil Air Patrol, and now is a self-made corporal. When not busily engaged with this activity, he has found time to be our Senior Class President, Co-Editor of the Yearbook, and the President of the Student Council. Not all his time was spent in work, for many study periods found him in the conference room with C. B. and C. F. arguing politics in that trio’s well-known fashion. An unusual personality plus ability in airplane designing will assure success in his chosen field, that of aeronautical engineering. Activities: Football ’42; Class President ’44; Glee Club 4 years; Priorities” and The Gondoliers” ’43 and ’44; Yearbook Staff. HAROLD ABEL JONES COLP1TTS Much outcry, little outcome.” ’Way back in 1932, Cousin” Harold strode into our lives and has stuck with us with remarkable fortitude. Through the years Harold has been debat¬ ing with the various teachers and he claims that it is his favorite hobby. We believe him. His favorite study is mechanical drawing; that isn ’t strange since he has always been interested in mechanics. Maybe he won’t take over the plumbing business after all because his ambition is to own a farm. Ah, life on a farm with cows, chickens, pigs, and Hedy Lamarr towards whom his re¬ pressed desire is directed. But first the war must be won, so Harold joined the Navy. We wish you luck and hope your ambitions for the future come true. Activities: Glee Club ’43, ’44; Football Manager ’43, ’44. BERYL ENHOLM Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” In the many years to come Beryl can look back on her varied experiences at Weston High with a feeling of satisfaction that comes from work well done. Her outstanding scholastic record and vigorous athletic achievements have been the envy of all who admire such versatility. Her likes range from steak with fried onions, dancing, watching ice hockey games, to Wendell Willkie and flirting with the boys. Her pet peeves are Democrats, catty girls, and above all, homework. On the social side we shall always remember her as being a great attraction to the opposite sex. When you know her theme song is Let’s Get Lost,” you’ll understand why her ambition is to get married young. Next year she plans to go to Middlebury College and then? ? Best of luck. Beryl. Activities: Hockey 5 years; Basketball 4 years; Priorities” ’43; Glee Club 3 years; Discussion Club; Secretary of Class ’42. CLARA FERRANTI A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Bubbling effervescence is a fitting phrase for this likable little classmate. She seems to be everywhere at once, which is a satisfaction to her many friends who enjoy her happy humor completely. With her personality we would be willing to wager large sums that she will be a success as a Cadet Nurse in the future. Envy the convalescent male who is attended by such an efficient as¬ sistant. Weenie” has one complaint, and that is that her hair isn’t naturally curly. If she keeps on singing the Pennsylvania Polka,” it’s bound to curl sooner or late. She is most content when doubled up in a chair with a recent comic book, eating a drippy pickle, and relishing the thought of a big piece of chocolate cake. After this snack she would probably want a nurse instead of wanting to be one. Activities: Glee Club 4 years; Operetta ’42, ’44; Priorities” ’43; Hockey ’41; Cheerleader ’42, ’43; Discussion Club. 4 CHARLES FOSTER The proper memory for a politician is one that knows what • to remember and what to forget.” Will soul or body triumph? Would Foster give up a hot-dog to hear a Willkie speech? Or would he consider F. D. R.’s election if he were assured of five square meals a day? His favorite food is any food at hand. Consider¬ ing the shortage, we’ve often wondered how Miss Cobb is able to keep the lunch room stocked after Foster has had his fill. Another particular obsession, well known to history IV and Mr. Cummings, is that great personage of Wendell Willkie. It isn’t Charlie’s fault if we’re not all loyal Republicans; he did his best to convert us. Because of his interest in photography and his five rolls of fast film, he was elected Photographic Editor of the Yearbook. Most of the pictures here can be credited to his prying lens. His future career is linked w ' ith Navy V-12. Win with Willkie!”—Where have we heard that before? Activities: Vice-President ’44; Glee Club and Orchestra; Yearbook Staff; Priorities” ’43. SALLY FOSTER A snapper up of unconsidered trifles.” Just where the class of 1944 would be without Sally is a hard question to answer. Since the dark ages of the first grade, she has managed to keep every¬ one up-to-date on the latest happenings about school. With this gift of socia¬ bility, it is a bit hard to imagine Sally as an archeologist, digging miles from civilization for those things which we hear about only in ancient history. Per¬ haps J. F.’s pastime of hunting is in some way connected with her favorite dish . . . broiled pheasant. Her presence has added considerably to Discussion Club, and she has proved herself an able assistant as purchaser of tea-time tid¬ bits Sally has put her time to good use this year by playing guard on the girls’ basketball team; her future time will be put to even better advantage at a junior college. Activities: Basketball ’44; Discussion Club. JACK FRADD Men of few words are the best men.” Riding in with the flood of Lincolnites, who arrived in our sophomore year, came Jack, a quiet inconspicuous boy. This year he gave forth with a burst of energy, keeping up all the weaker sex’s morale. His spare time, he says, is devoted to working on a nearby farm, driving a taxi, and hunting (game, of course!). It’s the quiet people who surprise you, for Jack’s sup¬ pressed desire is to spend a week with Betty Grable. Of course, it should be shown here that he likes his women light and his cake dark. (You can’t have your cake and eat it, too, Jack.) However, his future points to much more serious behavior. Soon after graduation he is going to join the armed services, the Army, preferably. Our wishes go with you, Jack. Activities: Football ’43 and ’44. MADELEINE HOMOND For her price is far above rubies.” Maddy is one of us who has stuck with the class through thick and thin since the first grade. Always she has been in the midst of any activity, be it scholastic or athletic. She has been the captain of the girls’ basketball team for two years; she has also served her class for two terms as secretary, and has been on many committees. From her athletic record, you might suppose her hobby would be that active one, skating; from her Glee Club activities and school operetta experiences you would guess, and rightly, that her ambition points toward a musical career Activities: Basketball 3 years, Captain ’43, ’44; Glee Club 4 years; The Gondoliers” ’44; Secretary ’41, ’43; Entertainment Committee—Jun¬ ior Prom ’43; Discussion Club. MARY B. HORNE Individuality is the salt of life.” Lu came into our joyful midst at the beginning of the sophomore year. Since, during the first few months, she completely disappeared every afternoon, we decided to do some sleuthing as to her whereabouts. We discovered that she was exercising her horse regularly. The next year, however, our company must have appealed more to her; for she went out for basketball and was a diligent member of the War Committee. When the time came to elect the Yearbook Staff, she was chosen Co-Editor. Pamona College in California will gain a capable student after Mary’s graduation from Weston, for she is one of those people who struggled through Math IV. If your ambition to fly comes true, Lu, remember to come back to see us all sometime. Activities: Basketball 2 years; Priorities” ’43; War Committee ’43; Stu¬ dent Council ’44; Yearbook Staff; Discussion Club. 5 MARY KOON A little body with a mighty heart.” Since Koonie’s first day here, which, incidentally, was in the sixth grade, she has had top honors in popularity. Her ready smile and quick wit have won her many friends. She ought to be a first-class journalist with her fertile imagination and extensive vocabulary to draw on. Business school comes first, however. Her favorite state is Pennsylvania, where she was born; her favorite spot is in an easy chair in front of a blazing fire. Plenty of Macintosh apples would complete her idea of Utopia. Her athletic ability, social poise, and per¬ sonality make her one of the most versatile members of the class. Activities: Basketball 2 years; Hockey ’44; Glee Club ’41, ’42; Priorities” ’43; Discussion Club. LOIS LAMMERS Her ready help was always nigh.” Lois can usually be found among clicking typewriters and the general bustle of activity. Her willingness to help a friend in need has been recog¬ nized and appreciated by all, ever since her arrival from Fitchburg in ’43. This benevolent blonde will, without a doubt, brighten the atmosphere of any dull office, since she is one of the few persons who can still maintain an optimistic outlook even in the midst of pessimists. Her ambition to retire doesn’t seem to go with her personality, but even the most industrious get tired now and then. While relaxing, Lois munches pork chops and listens to a few records from her vast collection. Don’t be surprised one of these days if you see her buzzing down the highway behind the wheel of an inter-state trailer truck. That’s one of her secret desires and it’s evident that, when Granny” sets her mind on doing something, it’s usually done well. Activities: Discussion Club; Prom Committee ’43. ELIZABETH NORTON I hate nobody, I am in charity with the ivorld.” Just as we were launching out on our freshman year, Betty came to share with us the trigs” and trameters” of high school. She immediately gained a reputation for always having her homework done on time—an accomplish¬ ment which earned our complete admiration and wonder. With this habit to her credit, her ambition to go to college (Wellesley, she hopes) should be easily realized. When it comes to obsessions, anyone in French IV can readily vouch for Betty when she says it’s her pet peeve. Those y’s” and seven- syllable words should be left for the French, don’t you agree, Betty? While taking time off from her hobbies of reading and dancing, she has found spare moments in which to play field hockey and warble in the Glee Club. Activities: Glee Club 4 years; Field Hockey. ALICE SHAW Old friends are the best friends.” Even way back in the first grade Alice’s domestic abilities didn ' t escape our notice Her natural skill along this line has developed into her present ambition to be a nurse. In her spare time she improves her talents by taking the home nursing course, cooking, sewing, and rolling bandages at Red Cross. Don’t get the impression that Alice doesn’t enter into other school activities, however. In Priorities,” she acted in the unforgettable Wild Nell,” and during her senior year she played on the basketball team. This biography would be incomplete without mentioning her favorite food—liver! ! We can’t say anything when it comes to nutritional value—but otherwise! Activities: Glee Club 3 years; Priorities” ’43; Operetta ’44; Basketball ’44; Home Nursing. 40 a; w A - - - c Vks tor ■I r M NANCY SHAW Silence is the perfectest herald of joy.” Nan,” with her long blond hair and sparkling blue eyes, joined us in the fifth grade. She has always appeared to be quiet in school, but those who know her outside have a different opinion. Ice cream, Dick Jurgen’s orchestra, dancing, and collecting records are some of her likes; while snobs and public speaking are her pet peeves. Two songs are found to be her favorites— You’ll Never Know” and No Love, No Nothing” . . . that is, until Murray comes home? Won ' t that be the day when we hear the old Ford banging around town again? Nan spends most of her time knitting socks and writing letters. When you ask her what her suppressed desire is, she says with a smile, As if I d tell. Next year she plans to go to a junior college. Best of luck, Nan, and let’s hope the war will be over soon. Activities: Glee Club 3 years; Priorities” ’43; Prom Committee ’43; Op¬ eretta ’44; Discussion Club; Basketball ’43. 6 MARTHA SHERMAN ' ' Knowledge is more than equivalent to force.” Throughout her twelve years in Weston, Martha has been more or less a tradition with her collections of 90’s and 100’s With no mental exertion, she silently drifts through classes absorbing realms of wisdom. Ever since the knee-high” days, she has supplied lunch money for all poverty-stricken class¬ mates who could stand the ordeal of having their names on her debtor’s list. Just what she does with her spare time is a mystery, but she assures us that it’s not studying. All her hand-made sweaters provide a possible answer. Next year some college will be lucky enough to have Martha’s name on its attendance records. Best wishes, and be careful not to slip below a 90. Activities: Treasurer ’41; Priorities” ’43; Yearbook Staff. VIRGINIA STEVENS Grace was in all her steps.” Those who watched her clamber gracefully over the jungle gym in earlier years prophesied that Ginny would some day be an outstanding athlete. Now they are nodding their heads in that ”1 told you so” manner while she proves herself worthy of praise. In recent years she has been an indispensable player on all the teams and is greatly envied for her aptitude in sports. With such qualifications, her ambition to become a physical educational instructor should be attained. Equally commendable are her lettuce sandwiches, which supply that needed mid-morning energy for certain seniors who take advantage of her gen¬ erosity. After traveling about in the rain on her imaginery motorcycle, Ginny likes to take time out for a Moonlight Cocktail.” A true friend in every sense of the word, she is always willing to lend a helpful hand. Activities: Hockey and Basketball 4 years; Priorities” ’43; The Gondo¬ liers”; Cheerleader ’43, ’44; Student Council ’43. DORIS SWANSON Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Doris, our perfect example of placidity, has been with us since the first grade. We’ve always been able to rely on her sweet and generous nature. This disposition will be well fitted to her future work as an occupational thera¬ pist—someone ask her what it means! Doris feels the absence of her favorite food, T-bone steak, in view of the beef shortage, however, a second choice, straw¬ berry shortcake, should be a good substitute. During the past four years she has done her share of singing in the Glee Club and rolling bandages for the Red Cross. Our best wishes go with you, Doris. Activities: Glee Club 4 years; Red Cross; Home Nursing. LEONARD UPHAM On with the dance! Let joy be unconfined.” Lennie has proved himself an asset to our class since he joined us last year. We can well understand his suppressed desire, to be able to dance like Fred Astaire, as we have seen him swinging and swirling regularly at our school dances. Despite his fondness for dance music, he combines business with pleasure in choosing his favorite song, The Army Air Corps.” Speaking of the Air Corps, the training that he will receive after his departure for the U. S. A. A. F. this spring will stand him in good stead for his peacetime plans of being an airlines pilot. His ambitious nature, coupled with enthusiasm, will make him a success in both. Item of interest: he specializes in the study of La femme.” Activities: Baseball ’43; War Committee ’43; Student Council ’44; Priori¬ ties” ’43. JUNE WALES In her tongue is the law of wisdom ” A quiet madonna-like appearance is a perfect betrayal of Junie’s true na¬ ture. Those who are really acquainted have found her to be a vivacious mix¬ ture of brains and beauty. Anyone who likes peppermint candy so well is sure to retain some of its piquancy and spice. Junie wants to control a large transportation company eventually. That will certainly be an aid in keeping up with the Army Paratroops, who, unfortunately, travel to a great extent. Her reference to a friend as Crumb” is explained by the fact that she con¬ siders him so well-bred. What crust! Anyone who has seen Junie’s efficient work on the Yearbook will not hesitate to predict that her business career will be a complete success. Activities: Basketball 3 years; Priorities” ’43; The Gondoliers” ’44; Stu¬ dent Council ’42; Class Secretary ’44; Yearbook Staff; Discussion Club. 7 I know a trick worth two of that.” GEORGE WHEELER If you ever feel the need of a bit of cheer, just find George and his in¬ fectious grin. We classmates have always relied on them as a certain remedy for those dull moments which have a habit of appearing in any or all classes. Whenever the teachers tire of reprimanding him on this score, there will in¬ evitably be the chewing of gum to further their annoyance. Regardless of his classroom antics, he has his serious moments, too, as shown by his outstanding work as football captain. His present interest in the scientific field will prob¬ ably lead him into his ambition of becoming an airline mechanic. Activities: Football 6 years; Baseball ' 41; Operetta ’41, ’42, ’44; Priorities ’43; Yearbook Staff; Discussion Club. CLASS STATISTICS Girls Boys Smartest Martha Sherman Charlie Briggs Best dancer Mary Horne Leonard Upham Class comedian Clara Ferranti Snapper Malloy Most ambitious Lois Lammers David Clapp Teacher’s pet Beryl Enholm David Clapp Best looking Mary Koon Snapper Malloy Class flirt Beryl Enholm David Clapp Most poised Mary Koon Jack Fradd Always late Nancy Shaw Harold Colpitts Class politician Mary Horne Charlie Foster Done most for class Madeleine Homond Charlie Briggs Neatest Virginia Stevens Jack Fradd Class dreamer Nancy Shaw Craig Clive Most popular Mary Koon Joe Sheehan Friendliest Lois Lammers Joe Sheehan Best combination of brains and good looks Beryl Enholm David Clapp Class individualist Mary Horne Charlie Briggs Most personality Madeleine Homond Snapper Malloy Quietest Doris Swanson Jack Fradd Best dressed Nancy Shaw James Hanney Greatest time-killer Mary Koon Phil Sheehan Best actress, actor Most punctual Madeleine Homond David Clapp June Wales Jack Fradd Man, woman about town Mary Koon Phil Sheehan Best musician Madeleine Homond Snapper Malloy Most versatile Mary Horne David Clapp Biggest eater Mary Koon Charlie Foster M ost inquisitive Martha Sherman Harold Colpitts Noisiest Virginia Stevens Stephen Ellis Best athlete Virginia Stevens Joe Sheehan Most likely to succeed Mary Horne Charlie Briggs Cleverest Martha Sherman David Clapp Most studious Beryl Enholm Charlie Briggs Happiest Clara Ferranti George Wheeler Best line Beryl Enholm Snapper Malloy A ost talkative Sally Foster Stephen Ellis Best speaker Alice Shaw Charlie Briggs Most alibis Mary Koon Harold Colpitts Biggest heart-breaker Mary Koon Snapper Malloy WOman, man hater Elizabeth Norton Charlie Briggs First married June Wales James Hanney Least understood by teachers Sally Foster James Hanney Tallest Madeleine Homond Charlie Foster Shortest ■ Mary Koon David Clapp ‘ V t Weston Honor Roll Joe Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. John Zorn Snap Malloy Lenny Upham Bud Hanney, Joe and Phil Sheehan Our Classmates in the Service 9 Mr. John Zorn Phil and Joe Sheehan Craig Clive CLASS HISTORY On a promising September day in 1932, Miss Adams, the first grade teach¬ er, found herself faced by a not-so-promising group of youngsters. The mem¬ bers of this class that are still with us include Clara Ferranti, Sally Foster, Made¬ leine Homond, Alice Shaw, Martha Sherman, June Wales, Charles Foster, and George Wheeler. Beryl Enholm came bouncing into the second grade with shiny black hair, the future pigtails, flying behind. She was followed by her faithful pursuer, Kenneth King. In the third grade Ralph Quilty began his experimenting with rubber. The fourth grade must have found us in a state of suspended animation, but in the fifth grade Nancy Shaw joined us. Things did happen in the sixth grade. Ralph Quilty and Charlotte Boh- lin, our ballet dancer, departed for other shores. And do you remember the trip to Charlestown Navy Yard? When Charlotte left, we jumped up and down and shouted goodby to her, much to Miss Staples’ disgust. (We didn’t go out to recess that day!) Phil and Joe Sheehan appeared, and to the joy of all, not excepting the boys, Mary Koon arrived on the scene. We mustn’t for¬ get Robert Slater and the great love affair. The mothers didn’t approve. One day Vera Graves got very angry with Miss Staples and went stamping and cry¬ ing out of the room. Miss Staples sent Virginia Stevens after her. Vera very angrily threatened to throw a glass of water at her but ended up by only slap¬ ping her face. The next year we entranced the junior high with our entrance. There we discovered David Clapp and Snap Malloy. There were a lot of new things this year. We had bells to regulate our classes, we gave plays, and lost our re¬ cesses. Many of us went with Miss Marble on a trip to Boston, where we vis¬ ited the Customs House Tower and the State House. While we were in the eighth grade, a wolf and wolfess appeared, A1 Mac and Georgia Ragan. All the girls tried their best to steal a little glance at the Glamour Boy from Wayland.” Our freshman year had hardly started when we were saddened by the passing of Mary Harte, who had been a favorite with all. Edwin Schmittz, with a brisk hand shake; Jimmy Clark, with his amusing and annoying ways; and Betty Norton, with the reputation of a great stu¬ dent”—all joined our ranks during our freshman year. Lee Owens came in the sophomore year. She was chosen Queen of the Prom. Never shall we forget Mary Horne and Charles Briggs, who also came that year. The first-year French class was put to a complete loss by Cupid 10 when he hit Miss Wakefield’s heart. Several changes were made before we settled down with Miss Bocquel. During our junior year we were suddenly made aware of the existence of the Pine Tree State by the frequent expostulations on this section of the coun¬ try by Betty Densmore. We suffered this year with Career Books, Public Speaking, Radio Sketches, and the Sears Essay—all under the expert supervision of Mr. Zorn. Lois Lam- mers came to suffer with us, and Lois Colieary left. Because of the war and the gas shortage, our musical talents and dramatic ability were successfully combined in the form of Priorities of Weston High.” Oh those spiders! They were horrible, but the show wasn’t! This year we carried the seniors off to Paradise at the Junior Prom. The hall was decorated with cupids and angels, and a fluffy white cloud with several angels sitting on it hung from the center. Helen Coburn, dressed all in white, was chosen as queen. Her court included Joanne Brouillette, Marjorie Per¬ kins, Corinne Crehan, Peggy Lee Hill, Lois Lammers, and Carolyn Robinson. Nancy Cummings made a very sweet flower girl as she carried the floral crown which was presented to Helen by Douglas Schofield, the president of the Sen¬ ior class. During our senior year, Charles Briggs was sent as our representative to the Junior Town Meeting of the Air,” where he did a splendid job discussing Selling Democracy to the World.” Shall we ever forget some of the class periods with Harold often dozing, the knitting club clicking industriously, Martha doing her trig and at the same time carrying on an animated note conversation with Madeleine and Mary Horne? George was usually actively and inexhaustibly tickling the girls or pulling chairs around. We can’t forget the hot but usually short arguments of Briggs, Clapp, and Foster. And do you remember the time Charlie Foster was locked in a room and had to be hauled through the window by Charlie Briggs? But these gayer memories were shaken by the erupting volcano, war, which has caused a minor crater to appear in our class enrollment. Six of our members left us in the junior year: James Hanney, Craig Clive, Joseph Shee¬ han, Philip Sheehan, and Richard Malloy for the Army, and Stephen Ellis for the Navy. In January, 1944, Leonard Upham left for the Air Corps. We take great pride in these members of our class. History, Carlyle said, is made up of the biographies of all of the great men; and so it is with our class history. Each individual member has con¬ tributed his share to our class history. 11 Lois Lammers Charles Foster Ginny Beryl, again Eighth Grade Muscles” The Winner Doris Swanson Sally Foster Beryl Mary Horne 12 First Row (left to right): Helen Green, Alice Bocquel, Wallace Sawyer; Carl T. Rhoades, Principal; Ruth Smith, Rachel Speare. Second Row: William Taunton, Dorothy Benottie, Elizabeth Cobb, Ruth Murry, Charles Cummings, Mildred Damon, Helen Harding, Burnard Gage, John Low. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the class of 1944 of the town of Weston, county of Middlesex, and state of Massachusetts, being of sound minds and memories, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. Article I The Senior Class of 1944 will their political, oratorical, and argumentative abilities to any needy juniors of next year’s United States history class. Article II The chemistry class leaves its acid-flecked benches, broken retorts, and foul fumes to the com¬ ing young scientists of future years. Article III The Discussion Club leaves the left-over saccharine for next year’s members of said group, hoping that they’ll acquire a taste for it, at least before the end of their senior year. Article IV Item 1 : Virginia Stevens leaves her athletic ability to Jill Warren, hoping that some time her long legs will become an asset. Item 2: Charles Vickery Briggs leaves his love of the finer things of life to Jack Van Heest. Item 3: George Wheeler bequeaths his spot as center on the football team to that worthy un¬ dergraduate, John Stubbs. We all hope that he will do as well as his predecessor. Item 4: Betty Norton leaves all her innocent ways to Jack Patterson. That inquisitive eye of Byron’s didn’t have any effect. Item 5: Sally Foster wills her ability to know what is going on around her to Junior Schwartz. Item 6: Charlie Foster leaves to join Wendell Willkie as his right-hand man in the 1944 presidential campaign. Item 7: Alice Shaw leaves her refined manners and respectful language to Georgia Ragan. Item 8: Madeleine Homond leaves her excitability and also her hearty laugh to Lyman Parson, hoping that perhaps some expression will break through his mask. Item 9: Jack Fradd leaves his belief that he is slow to Desperate” Desmond and Kenny Turner. Item 10: Doris Swanson, desiring a smile on Mr. Rhodes’ face instead of a frown, wills her quietness to all the uninhibited pupils of next year’s Assembly. Item 1 1 : The Senior Class of 1944 leaves its support to Nancy Woodman. Item 12: Nancy Shaw leaves her steadfastness to Dolly Clark. Item 13: Beryl Enholm’s flirty, flirty eyes are now John White’s if ever he wishes to win one of his admirers for keeps. Item 14: Lois Lammers leaves her secretarial ability to Kay Ritz so that two certain sopho¬ mores won’t be able to understand her notes. Item 15: Weenie Ferranti wills her Varga pictures to Fred Newell. Item 16: Martha Sherman leaves her baggy sweaters to the Ping Girl” of the sophomore class, Caroline Lewis. Item 17: June Wales bequeaths her pale complexion to Amelia Coviello. Item 18: Mary Koon leaves her famous knack of getting along with the opposite sex to Betty Hanney. 14 Item 19: Leonard Upham leaves his sanity to Sinatra (Stephen Davis). Item 20: David Clapp leaves his oft-whetted knife to Ruth Maxted in order to sharpen her wits. Item 21: Mary Horne bequeaths her gray hairs to Priscilla Otto so that she may be reminded to worry about what she says and where she says it. Item 22: Harold Colpitts leaves his Daily Records to the next young isolationists. Bud Hanney, Snap Malloy, Phil and Joe Sheehan, Stephen Ellis, and Craig Clive have left for various branches of the Armed Services, but if they were here: Item 23: Bud Hanney would will his clever line to Sally Caffrey so she can put it to good use. Item 24: Snap Malloy would give up part of his personality plus to David Campbell; perhaps that would help to charm all the women, David. Item 25: Stephen Ellis would leave his wrestling ability to Henry Johnson. Item 26: The Sheehan twins would bequeath their dissimilarity to the Bolster twins. Item 27: Craig Clive would leave his conservative ties to Jack Clayton. The foregoing instrument was signed by the said class of 1944, in our presence, and by them published and declared as and for their last will and testament, and at their request and in their presence, and in the presence of each other, we hereunto subscribe our names as attesting witnesses: Burnham G. Gage, Dorothea Benotti, Allan Cameron, Helen Harding. THE IDEAL GIRL WOULD HAVE Hair like .June Wales Eyes like . Mary Horne Nose like . Mary Koon Teeth like . Madeleine Homond Voice like . Madeleine Homond Smile like .Nancy Shaw Hands like . Virginia Stevens Figure like . Clara Ferranti Clothes like . Nancy Shaw Legs like . Virginia Stevens THE IDEAL BOY WOULD HAVE Hair like . . . Eyes like . . . Nose like . . . Teeth like . . Voice like . . Smile like Physique like Clothes like James Hanney David Clapp Stephen Ellis Charles Foster Charles Briggs Leonard Upham Joseph Sheehan Jack Fradd 15 Old Glory Lois, Ginny, Koonie Our bonds bought this Hold me tight. Ginny. Were their faces red? If all classrooms were like this! Lee and Stephen Lily Pons? Windy day! Junie, Weenie, Joanne Forever arguing Old Blunderbuss! Those flirty, flirty eyes Glamour! Junie 16 Class of 1945 Bottom Row (left to right): Pauline Jacques, Aristine Zebo, Seaton Jackson, June Fiske, Marshal Hills, Nancy Woodman, John Mele, Priscilla Otto, Jeanne Rogers. Second Row: Nancy Peakes, Kay Ritz, Lorraine Comeau, Joan Brouillette, Alice Dolan, Sally Caffrey, Ruth Max- ted, Philis Brown, Carolyn Robinson, Betty Tebeau, Na¬ omi Newell, Katherine Gallagher. Third Row: David Campbell, Alden Whittemore, Paul Foote, Henry John¬ son, Alfred Edmunds, Gordon Desmond, Theodore Love- joy, Kenneth Turner, Jack Patterson, Philip Noyes. CLASS OFFICERS Marshal Hills Andrea Byron June Fiske Seaton Jackson President Vice-President . , . Secretary . . . Treasurer ■■■ mm mm 17 1 CLASS PROPHECY Let’s imagine this is New Year’s Eve, 1954. The class of 1944 is having its reunion at the Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. BERYL: Hello there, June, how do you like Snap Malloy’s orchestra? JUNIE: Oh, he’s good now. Remember how he used to drum in Mr. Zorn’s English classes? GlNNY : How could I forget it, particularly during public speaking! Look, there’s Mr. and Mrs. Hanney. They were married at the close of the war, but it’s still hard to imagine Bud settled down as a family man. Remember how he used to flirt with all the girls? He surely did roll those big, brown eyes around! Beryl: Hear that crash? That means things are getting done. Weenie Ferranti is backstage get¬ ting ready for the Truth and Consequences show. Remember the one she did in our senior year when David Clapp was the Inebriated Idiot’’? GlNNY: I hear she is head of the Personnel Department down at Cronin’s. Do you suppose her old crony, Miss Dennis, is still there? JUNIE: Could be, though I think Weenie said that she finally resigned. Hey, there’s Sally Fos¬ ter and Jack Fradd just back from Egypt where they’ve been digging up those queer things Miss Spear used to tell us about in ancient history class. More fun! ! Beryl: How well I remember. Do you know that Lu Horne is now a famous aviatrix and is flying back and forth from Mars in those contraptions we used to read about in those uneduca- tional comic books? (Isn’t that right, teachers?) All those years of struggling in Miss Green’s math classes were of use after all. GlNNY : Remember all those oral talks David Clapp used to give on airplanes, airplanes, and more airplanes? His ambition certainly did come true, didn’t it? He’s now chief engineer at the Douglas Aircraft Plant. He is still chasing Koonie around, only now in his new-fangled plane without wings. JUNIE: Will you ever forget all the chasing” he did at Discussion Club? I haven’t seen the Burkes yet, have you? They said they’d be here about 10:30 and it’s nearly that now—but you know Nancy and her ability to be on time! Where are they living now, Beryl? BERYL: I don’t know, but I hear they’ve got a darling house, and George, Junior, is so-o-o cute! ! GlNNY: Martha Sherman won’t be here tonight so she wanted us to say Hi” to the gang for her. She’s a math and chemistry professor and she just finished writing Volume III of Sherman’s Super-Duper Math Book. JUNIE: Let’s see, who else was in our class? Oh yes, my old pal, Cousin Harold. Do you sup¬ pose that plumbing business will ever run out of Colpitts? GlNNY: It doesn’t look very possible, Junie. Look, Snap’s waving his baton; it must be time for another song. Georgia Ragan is his featured singer. Do you suppose she’ll do that Drumboogie” number that Snap and Herbie Whitcombe used to do? Beryl: I hope so! Herbie left us to join the Navy in the junior year, but because he couldn’t keep away from us Westonites—or do I mean Waylandites?—he’s back in town. GlNNY: Look who’s dancing over there. Koonie and that New York publisher she introduced us to. Wasn’t her book on the best seller list this month? JUNIE: I’m pretty sure it was, and last month’s list, too! Oh look, there’s Charlie Briggs danc¬ ing over there. Can you imagine that, after the great orations he used to give against such a frivolous pastime in English 111A! What are we coming to? 18 GlNNY: I was driving through Lincoln yesterday when a sudden explosion svent off about half a mile away. I drove over and it was absolutely nothing but Charlie, his test tubes, chemicals, and memories of the good old days in Pop Sawyer’s chemistry classes. BERYL: Don’t forget the more quiet girls in our class. Betty Norton has taken over the Primary Building and is teaching the little dears their three R’s and what they should and shouldn’t know. I hear she’s doing a swell job, too. JUNIE: Speaking of children, Doris Swanson is giving a course in physical therapy at the New¬ ton Hospital nosv, and Alice Shaw has her own private office in town and is working under some of the best doctors in the state. GlNNY : I was talking with George Wheeler and Lenny Upham just before I met you two, and they were telling me about their last trip from Santa Fe to New York. Lenny is an American Airlines pilot and George is his flight engineer. Those two really worked hard to make their ambition come true. (I’ll never forget the first day Lenny came to school in his C. A. P. uniform. Didn’t he look neat! Almost as handsome as he does now in his Airlines uniform.) George spends his free time between trips driving from Weston to Holyoke. I wonder why? Beryl : Let’s join Lee and Stephen Ellis at their table. They still look as happy as they did in Miss Bouquel’s room, don’t they? The only difference is that Lee’s name isn’t Owens any more. GlNNY: 1 wonder what Stephen is doing now and where they are living? Let’s go find out. Oh, we won’t have time because Snap’s drum s pecialty is ready. JUNIE: What’s all that noise over there in the corner? You might know, it’s Charlie Foster. Do you suppose he is still campaigning for Mr. Wiilkie? BERYL: I hear he’s pretty high up in the political world and he’s just as good a Republican as he used to be. He and I both! GlNNY: Oh, look, there’s our Frank Sinatra fan, Lois Lammers. I hear she was his publicity secretary for several years, but come to find out, she swooned so much she had to retire. But she’s perfectly happy now and her dream to retire young did come true. She’s one of those lucky people! TUNIE: There’s Captain Clive still in uniform, over there talking to Snap. The Engineers thought he was so good they promoted him to Pfc. nearly as soon as he got to Colorado. Then they wouldn’t let him go so he’s now Chief Supervisor of the construction of the bridge on Conant Road. We certainly did use it a lot coming home from school and our social gather¬ ings at Eaton’s, didn’t we, Beryl? Beryl: Somebody else is missing tonight. My gosh, it’s Maddy Homond! I saw in the paper the other day that she is giving a series of concerts abroad this winter. She certainly was the only musical one in our class. I’ll never forget the day we were lined up in Assembly for the try-outs for The Gondoliers” and she was the only one who was at ease under the glares of the freshman class. GlNNY: Here comes our man-about-town,” Phil Sheehan. He’s now settled down to the more quiet life of farming in Lincoln. He always did like that town, didn’t he? JUNIE: That was pure gossip, Ginny. Ask Phil. Congratulations on your undefeated hockey team; you must have quite a team. Ginny: Thanks. Joe Sheehan is coaching at Weston, too, and you know he had an undefeated football team. Now we’re trying to see who will have the better basketball team. Wish me luck! JUNIE: You and Joe did choose coaching in your Career Books that we did in Mr. Zorn’s room, didn’t you? Beryl: It’s almost midnight, Junie, so let’s go find our husbands and join the gang. It cer¬ tainly was great to get together again and WHAT A PARTY! ! ! 19 Don’t hit him too hard. No fourth term” Does he rate two nurses? What, again? ?! ! Who’s designing this plane anyway?” Troubleshooter NaH (OH) 2 (C-H 3 O 2 ) ? Ah! Swoonatra! 1950 de luxe model Aaaaahhhh! 20 Class of 1946 First Row (left to right): David Strout, Norman Clive, Charles Morrealli, Charles Whiting, Stewart Clifford, John Stubbs, Frederick Newall, Charles FFartell, James Douglas. Second Row: Betty Bolster, Sally Bolster, Shir¬ ley Rawding, Lorainne Compton, Parker Harrison, Nancy Weaver (Secretary), Walter Palmer (President), Bar¬ bara Kingsbury (Vice-President), Alexis Bakeef (Treas¬ urer), Betty Hanney, Beverly Hastings, Nancy Whitney, Virginia Wheeler. Third Row: Dolores Tarsanari, Car¬ ol Willkie, Shirley Spenser, Jill Warren, Lois Rhinehart, Barbara Biddle, Joan Cameron, June Martin, Cora Lee Buffman, Dolly Clark, Lillian Gagnon, Ann Colpitts. Fourth Row: Calvin Patrickan, Everett Schwartz, Jack Van Heest, John White, David Whelpley, Joseph Stud- ley, Jack Martin, Charles Place, Liman Parsons, Frederick Crafts, Bob Wheeler, Harold Coburn. 21 CAN YOU IMAGINE? Harold. getting along with teachers Beryl. not doing her homework Foster. favoring a Roosevelt policy Weenie. fed up with life Sally. with her mouth closed Jack. without Sally Lois. unwilling to help out Betty. raising the roof Joe. unable to get along with anyone Clapp. with his eyes off Koonie Nancy. getting to class on time Martha. getting 60 in chemistry Craig. enjoying the symphony Maddy. laughing quietly Lu. . without her horses Lenny. sitting out a dance Bud. with messy hair Doris. serving a deportment slip Alice. not minding children George. staying awake in English Koonie. without a male convoy Briggs. chasing the girls Ginny. sitting at home when the Engineers get in Junie. degrading the paratroops Phil. staying away from Lincoln Snapper. enjoying a world without women 22 Class of 1947 First Row (left to right): Clide Foote, Robert Johnson, Anthony Malone, Philip Smith, Kenneth Desmond, Stephen Davis, Thomas Danion, Gilmore Crealman, Andy Patterson. Second Row: Harriet Howell, Dorothy Sheehan, Marion Wheeler, Margaret D ' Intinosanto, Betsy Shaw, Conrad Schofield, Robert Clapp, Virginia Williams, Jay Schlaikjer, David Webster, Betty Adams, Priscilla Compton, Betsey Van Heest, Marion Sargeant. Thi- ' d Row: Bernice Bourinot, Rose Gage, Mary Cubie, Mary Curon, Jean Schwartz, Ann Maxted, Marjorie Small, Helen Green, Joan Fuller, Suzanne Briggs, Patty Houghton, Suzan Wiley, Irene Havy, Millicent Cheever, John Laud, Weston Blake, Emma Gillson, Joanne Ragan, Frederick R. Coburn, William Place, Louis Nichols, Dorothy Remick, Lucy Leatherbee, Nancy Flint, David Upham, Frank Parsons. David Webster. Treasurer Robert Clapp. President Virginia Williams, Secretary The Faculty in Action 24 SPORTS As the last bell rings, we, the graduating class of 1944, go marching up for our diplomas and then on out into a different life. With us will go memories of our school days: our first prom, first dance, little tea parties, and the games in which we played. It’s a great honor to know that we have represented our school on the football field, the hockey field, the basketball court, at track meets, and on the tennis court. It is there that we learned to take hard knocks and still come up with a smile; it is there that we learned teamwork. Ten years from now we may have forgotten that we ever played on any athletic team, but the lessons we learned on the playing field will al¬ ways be with us. Uy.ummp ... , ■ . Front Row: Jack Patterson (6) , David Whelpley (2) , Johnny White ( 13) , Bruce Ayer (14) , Alexis Bakeef (4) , Capt. George Wheeler (9) , Charlie Place (32) , Kenny King (31) , Seaton Jackson (11) , Tommy Tilton (7) , Captain-elect Johnny Mele (24) . Second Row: Buddy Clive (1) , Johnny Stubbs (25), Everett Schwartz (26) , Louis Nichols (27), Jack Fradd (23) , Bob Wheeler (29), Robert Clapp (28). Back Row: Billy Van Heest, assistant manager; Jimmy Douglas (9), Billy Place (15), Coach Law, Joe Studley (5), Jack Clayton (10) ; Harold Colpitts, manager . FOOTBALL—1943 Weston High’s ’43 team started its season with one of the lighest and most inexperienced squads that it has had in many years. With the enlistment of Coach John Proctor into the Navy, this year’s team also had a new coach, Charles Law, from Melrose. He did a grand job with the squad that he had; may he have plenty of luck next year. Of last year’s first team there was only one veteran, Captain George Wheeler, who, at the end of the season, received honorable mention from two of Boston’s leading papers. Private Joe Shee¬ han remained honorary captain after his induction into the Army. Privates Phil Sheehan, Bud Hanney, Snapper Malloy, and Craig Clive were also lost to the Army. The sum total of the ex¬ perience of these players would have added more strength and weight to the team. The outstanding game of the year was with Concord High. Weston, the underdog, rose to great heights and tied a strong Concord team. Foxboro 13 Chelmsford 34 Weston 7 Weston 12 Weston 7 Weston 0 Cambridge 6 Natick J. V. 7 Maynard 20 Hopkinton 35 Weston 7 Ashland 32 Weston 0 Weston 0 Concord 7 Weston 7 26 GIRLS’ HOCKEY Because of the difficulties of transportation, the girls’ hockey team was able to play only three games this year. Beryl Enholm, a girl who has been playing hockey since the eighth grade, was chosen captain. She certainly proved to be very capable in the capacity of captain as well as player. Barbara Kings¬ bury was elected as manager and did an excellent job in arranging our games, considering the prob¬ lems of transportation. After many hard weeks of practice, Miss Smith’s courageous eleven met their opponent, May¬ nard, in a tie game of 3 to 3. Goals were made by Dolly Clark and Beryl Enholm. At a return game at Maynard we defeated our rivals with a score of 2 to 0. Goals were made by Beryl Enholm and Ginny Stevens. Our last game was played at Cambridge, where we lost 3 to 1. The goal was made by Ginny Stevens. We seniors—Beryl Enholm, Ginny Stevens, and Mary Koon—wish next year’s team the best of luck. We shall always remember the game we played at a certain field, where, after many spills in mud puddles, we came home victorious. The following girls participated in field hockey: FIRST TEAM Left Wing Left Inner Center Forward Right Inner Right Wing Left Half Ginny Stevens Beryl Enholm Dolly Clark Mary Koon Dottie Sheehan Nancy Woodman Center Half Right Half Left Back Righ Back Goal Keeper Substitute Lois Rinehart Barbara Kingsbury Christine Tebo Katherine Gallagher Beverly Hastings Naomi Newell SECOND TEAM Left Wing Left Inner Center Forward Right Inner Right Wing Left Half Marion Wheeler Betsey Shaw Naomi Newell Joan Cammann Georgia Ragan Betty Norton Center Half Righ Half Left Back Righ Back Goal Keeper Substitutes Priscilla Otto Josephine Melone Jan Palmer Jean Hallett Beverly Hastings Joy Stubbs Betsey Powell Irene Havey Betty Norton 27 First Row: Buddy Clive, Seaton Jackson, John White; Kenney King, captain; Charlie Place, David Whelpley; Johnny Stubbs, manager. Second Row: Coach Law, Billy Van Heest, Walter Palm¬ er, Parker Harrison; Jimmy Douglass, manager. Third Row: Conrad Schofield, Tony Melone, Fred Newell, Alexis Bakeef, Fred Coburn, Bob Clapp, David Upham. BASKETBALL Last year basketball was eliminated from the school curriculum and this year’s team was en¬ tirely inexperienced, but they all deserve much credit. The team was handicapped by the loss of Jack Van Heest when he suffered a broken ankle after the game with Millis. Special credit goes to Captain Kenney King for his high scoring and to Whizzer” White for his speed and alertness, both on the defensive and the offensive, and to Seaton Jackson for his consistently good playing. Congratulations also go to the entire second team for a successful season. LETTERMEN Kenney King, captain; John White, Buddy Clive, Parker Harrison, Jan Van Heest; Seaton Jackson, captain-elect; John Stubbs, Fred Crafts, David Whelpley; Jimmy Douglass, manager. 2S First Row: Mary Horne, Barbara Kingsbury, Nancy Woodman, June Wales, Ginny Stevens. Sec¬ ond Row: Nancy Whitney, Sally Foster, Joan Camman, Lois Rinehart, Jill Warren, Dolly Clark, Beverly Hastings. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Since the first team this year was made up almost entirely of seniors, we want to particularly thank Miss Smith for the years of coaching advice and counsel she has given us, and for the lasting friendships we have made. We played Cambridge School, Waltham, Wayland, Maynard, and Wellesley this year and won three of our seven games. We all had a lot of fun and good luck to next year’s team. LETTERMEN—VARSITY Madeleine Homond, Captain; Joan Brouillette, Nancy Woodman, Mary Horne, Lois Rhinehart, June Wales, Ginny Stevens, Beryl Enholm, Barbara Kingsbury. SECOND TEAM Joan Camman, Captain; Dolly Clark, Beverly Hastings, Gerrie Morgan, Jean Tiffany, Sally Foster, Jill Warren, Nancy Whitney, Alice Shaw. 29 First Row: Coach Law, Jack Patterson, Johnny White, Walter Palmer, Joe Studley, Kenney King, Jack Clayton; Johnny Stubbs, manager. Second Row: Jimmy Douglas, Fred Newell, Harold Colpitts, Parker Harrison, David Whelpley, Fred Coburn, Harold Coleman, Billy Van Heest, Conrad Schofield. BASEBALL As we go to press, the baseball season is just getting under way. will have an exceptionally good record this spring. We predict that the team April 25 Maynard at Weston May 18 Southboro at Weston April 27 Hopkinton at Hopkinton May 19 Maynard at Maynard May 1 Westwood at Weston May 23 Millis at Weston May 3 Southboro at Southboro May 26 Hopkinton at Weston May 9 Millis at Millis May 29 Westwood at Westwood May 12 Wayland at Weston May 31 Lexington at Lexington May 15 Lexington at Weston June 2 Wayland at Wayland 30 ACTIVITIES First Row (left to right): Conrad Schofield, Leonard Upham, David Clapp, Walter Palmer, Parker Harrison, Robert Clapp. Back Row: Andrea Byron, Nancy Woodman, Bruce Ayer, Charles Foster, Marshal Hills, Jay Schlaijeker, Mary Horne, Barbara Kingsbury. STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council has functioned actively. On January 22, 1944, the Council sponsored a dance after the basketball game with the Cam¬ bridge School. The dance was subsidized from the profits of the game. Also under consideration is a plan for a community center for social activities. Mr. Cummings has engineered the project through town committees, and has formed a recreational planning board from amongst the Student Council. In past years, this group has laid dormant, but under the presidency of David Clapp, the organization has become active in school affairs. We hope it will continue in this course in future years by assuming even further respon¬ sibilities. 32 DISCUSSION CLUB Last year, the U. S. history class started an institution. We were thinking of calling it a tradition, but the word institution,” as in State Institution,” came up. Mr. Cummings will have to suffer for many years for having sponsored it. This happy organization of peaceful-minded students meets to mull over many intriguing, cataclysmic, and argumentable propositions; a second¬ ary purpose being to scald, poison, asphyxiate, and otherwise disable the Cummings family en masse. The main point of controversy is Foster-Willkie vs. all the others. Perhaps you will soon tire of upholding the standards of the honorable W. Willkie, eh Charlie? The subjects discussed have ranged from ones of local interest to those relative to international fields. Mary Koon has been the very efficient purchasing agent of the foodstuffs which are consumed during the course of the debates. However, don’t picture huge truckloads of bread and other staple commodities bulging the Cummings’ cupboards, for the only time that there is really gross con¬ sumption of viands is when friend Foster appears with his quarts of milk and ice cream. We shall miss the weekly conferences, and we hope that the underclassmen will carry on this worthy institution.” 33 ’ CIVIL AIR PATROL A representative group of Weston High students belong to the Framingham squadron 142-3, Civil Air Patrol Army Air Forces—Auxiliary. Since June of last year, when David Clapp (now Corporal) joined the cadets, at least seven have joined from here. Lately, most of these have been transferred from the cadets to the regular C. A. P. They meet Thursday evenings at 2000 hours and Sunday mornings at 0900 hours. Subjects studied at meetings are drill, navigation, drill, first aid, Morse code, drill, aircraft and engines, drill, meteorology, and drill. Besides this, there is an hour of close-order marching each Sunday morning. Many members have flight training at their own expense. The members are Corporal David Clapp, Pfc. Charles Foster, Pfc. Joan Brouillette, Pfc. Marshall Hills, Pfc. Jack Patterson, Pvt. Alfred Edmunds, and Cadet Paul Foote. Leonard Up- ham was also a member before he joined the Air Forces. 34 SENIOR DANCE On December 9, 1943, the Seniors gave a dance. It was a hilarious af¬ fair with laughs galore. The hall was beautifully decorated in patriotic colors. There were gay streamers going across the hall; the curtains were decked out in big red and white bows and sprinkled with stars. Mary Koon and her committee—Georgia Ragan, Jack Clayton, and Jack Fradd—effectively created an air of gaiety in the hall. The entertainment was entirely different from anything ever done at our dances before. Weenie” Ferranti, Sally Foster, and Charlie Briggs staged a Truth or Consequence” show. Anyone who was there will never forget Len¬ ny Upham and his girl in the turn-about dance. Having missed their question, they were obliged to put on clothes of the opposite sex. When Lenny came into the hall dressed as a girl, a roar of laughter greeted him. The Misses Green and Spear’s rendition of Pistol Packin’ Mama” provided amusement for all. Stephen Davis’ proposal to Marion Wheeler drew a number of laughs. Every time he used a pronoun a jawbreaker was popped into his mouth. (He had about ten-odd bulges when he finished.) There was also a variety of broom dances and Paul Joneses to keep the dancers moving. After the entertainment came the usual scramble for refreshments of cookies and cider. The attractively decorated table and the refreshments were planned by Ginny Stevens and Lois Lammers. Instead of records we had an orchestra made up of Waltham High boys. They were excellent players and added to the success of our party. The Truth is, it was all fun, and the Consequence is a hope for more parties like this one. 35 ✓ YEARBOOK STAFF Co-Editors-in-Chief Business Manager . Art Editor . Photographic Editor Sports Editor . Subscription Editor Technical Adviser . . . . . David Clapp M ary Horne . . Charles Briggs Martha Sherman . . Charles Foster George Wheeler . . . . June Wales . Leonard Upham 36 1. W eenie and Junie 2. Stepping out? D- Is that arsenic for us, Popi 4. Cute, aren ' t they? 5. Just before the bell 6. The brain trust PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Batey Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Briggs Mr. and Mrs. G. Murray Burke Pvt. G. Murray Burke, Jr. Mrs. William L. Caffrey Mr. and Mrs. Leroy P. Cheever Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Clapp Mrs. William R. Dewey, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Philip A. Enholm Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferranti Mr. and Mrs. E. Paul Floyd Mrs. Anna B. Hastings Mr. and Mrs. H. Warren Homond Mrs. Harold W. Horne Mrs. Dorothea H. Lammers Mrs. Robert W. Little Dr. Ferdinand Peterson Mr. Gilbert L. Upham Mr. Roy F. Wales Mrs. Robert H. Warren Lt. Com. and Mrs. Frederick D. Shaw 38 This Country Needs a Leader GRIFFIN PHOTO WENDELL L. WILLKIE . . 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