Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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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

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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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a6 P= Bait O-We Noise, BIOGRAPHIES Aline Bessette is the quietest girl in our class. She likes sports, and plays both softball and bas- ketball. Aline has a pleasing voice and has been a great asset to the Glee Club. After seeing Winifred Clark in our Junior and Senior plays, we are convinced that she woulda make a good actress. Winnie al- ways manages to get her work done in spite of the fact that she spends much of her time in tine hath Alice Cabral.” the: “voice oz the class and a member of the Girls’ Glee Club for three years, is forever rambling around, wai- bling her merry notes of happi- ness. She was on both the “Brownie” and “Villager” stafis and always willing to help. Even though ‘Bob’? Couture was named the most studious member of our class, he is not a bookworm. He does his work and has plenty of time for fun. ‘“‘Bob”’ helped the school’s’ basketball team in both his Junior and Sen- ior years. He plans to go to Provi- dence College after graduating. Shirley Collins’ pleasing per- sonality and good nature make her popular among her friends. She did a good job in securing ads for our yearbook. “‘Shirl’’ dis- played her acting ability in the Junior play and did well. William Earle likes a bit of ex- citement and causes some like- wise. Bill has shown his ability for sports on the basketball floor. The person in our class witn 4 smile for everyone is Lois Gaige. Although she is always joking, Lois has a good scholastic record and has participated in numer- ous activities. She plans to train for nursing at a local hospital. George Gingras is the only one in our class who played football. He was a member of the basket- ball varsity in his Junior year. He played a good role as “Father” in the Senior play. His. imper- sonations and poetic ability heip to brighten the day. Stanley Gwozdz, the fellow who keeps us laughing, did some wonderful acting in both the Junior and Senior plays. He did a grand job as President during our Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior years. There are few duili moments when “Stash” is around. One of the most active girls in our class is Nancy King. She was a good salesman during the ma- gazine campaigns. Nancy has been a great help as manager and scorekeeper for the girls’ basketball team. She plans to go to Bryant College in the fall. Everyone is attracted by Bar- bara Lees’ pleasing personality. Her enthusiastic school spirit was a great help in school activities. She was appointed D. A. R. rep- resentative. Barbara has been class officer for three years as well as Student Council officer for one year. She played an in- teresting role in the Senior play. We are sure that she will succeed in her ambition::to. become a teacher. Raymond Manchester man- ages to arrive at school in the