Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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24 LAS A Ba OW eNelee CLASS MOTTO Education is Power CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Rose and White Rose CLASS POEM it seems to us ‘twas yesterday That we first entered here. But now the time to say goodbye Has come—we leave friends fond and dear. Our teachers and our classmates, Our pals in work or play, We thank them for the good they did, Each one in his own way. Ah, School days! Happy school days! Sweet days of girls and boys; Who has not once thought back on them And lived again their joys? ALICE CABRAL CLASS SONG Tune: Stein Song (University of Maine) Let’s remember all the things That made our school life gay; Let’s forget the things we disliked, Make every pleasant memory stay. Think about the happy hours, And of the carefree days Spent at our old alma mater, The high school of our hearts always. To the tests! To the books! To the teachers who helped and inspired us! To the times! To the fun! To our friends and their wonderful joyfulness! To the fuss! To the fear! To the dread of those terrible public talks! To the rooms! To the scenes! To each object we will not forget! We’re here to say good-bye to you And to be on our way. Westport High our alma mater, The high school of our hearts always. WINIFRED CLARK

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Le Thetis iGO VV NE 23 CLASS DAY WELCOME As president of the graduating class of 1948 it is my privilege and pleasure to welcome you to our Class Day exerrises. We would like to share with you, our friends, the many experiences and happy moments that have accompanied us during the past four years. We have learned many things since starting out as Freshmen, but all our knowledge has no‘, come from books alone. Through everyday contact with teachers and fellow students, we have learned the meaning of coopera- tion and sportsmanship. Speaking for my classmates as well as myself, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your help in making our edu- cation possible, and I believe that it has not been in vain. Now, we sincerely hope you will enjoy our exercises as much as we have enjoyed preparing them. STANLEY GWOZDZ. ADVICE TO THE. JUNIORS As we, the graduating class of 1948 go out into the world, and you, the prospective Seniors take our places, there are things which you should know and which we would like to pass on to you. As Seniors, you are leaders. Underclassmen look to you as an example. You can set a good example by showing co-operation, re- p , spect, and obedience. In order to have a prosperous year, you must have cooperation not only among the Seniors, but among all classes. Co-operation shoulcé also show itself in activities, for co-operation makes a team. Increased respect for teachers and fellow pupils would improve human relationships. Proper respect for school property would aid in preserving equipment, and would insure attractive grounds. A certain amount of discipline is necessary in any well-run schooi. Whether you have much or little discipline depends upon your own be- havior and obedience. If you will heed our advice we feel sure that it will benefit you in the coming year. ALINE BESSETTE JANET WEBB

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TY HE ele OfW ON LE. 25 CLASS HISTORY Four years ago as we stepped into the lower corridor we were greeted by a group of Seniors who swept us off our feet and carried us down to a little room called the “shower room.’ If we had never had a bath in our lives, we certainly had one then. November brought our first responsibilities. Class officers were elected as follows: Stanley Gwozdz, President; Henriette Martel, Vice- President; Janet Webb, Secretary; Eileen Gaudreau, Treasurer; Nancy King and Alvin White, Student Council. Our Sophomore year brought a few more activities. The year started with a dramatic club, and hence we performed for the benefit of the pupils our own version of the “Landing of the Pilgrims.” Again we elected class officers: Stanley Gwozdz, President; Barbara Lees, Vice-President; Raymond Manchester, Treasurer; Jean Zembo, Secre- tary; Robert Smith and Nancy King, Student Council. More interesting things came with our Junior year. A committee was elected for the annual Harvest Hop. On Friday, December 12, we held our Junior Prom. Both dances were successful. On the eve- ning of April 25 we presented the play, ‘‘Miss Jimmy,” which was en- joyed by a large crowd. Two new teachers joined the faculty in the fall of 747: Miss Tripp and Miss Philpot, who succeeded Mrs. Bliss and Miss Vaughan, re- spectively. ] After two years of using the study hall as a home-room, we moved to the commercial room for our Senior year. Very little took place until we began rehearsing for the Senior play, which was presented to the public on December 12. Then we began working on the “Brownie.” Great enthusiasm was shown by those securing ads. Our Valentine Dance, February 14, was a great success. The decorations were elabor- ate, and a box of chocolates was given as a door prize. In March we received our class pins and rings after a long periou of eager waiting. After spending a great deal of money in publishing our yearbook, we turned our attention to supplying our treasury with funds, and we decided to raffle a pressure-cooker. It was a great benefit to the class. Our last high school activity was our Senior Prom, June 4. The days we have spent together in high school have brought mue’ enjoyment. And now, as we bring this brief history to a close, we ex- press the hope that you have enjoyed hearing of our past experiences as we have enjoyed sharing them with you. GEORGE GINGRAS RAYMOND MANCHESTER