Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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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

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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

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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