Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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22 fA 5 iT Rd oe Mas OTE, 4 a OY he: a committees during his four years of high school. Donald Montigny, a big tease, was president of the freshman and sophomore classes. He play- ed basketball for three years and baseball for four. Don was a member of the F. F. A. For the past year Elizabeth Perry a traffic officer, has been trying to keep the students from going in and out of the wrong doors. “Liz’’ also participated in many activities. She was superb as Aunt Polly in the senior play, Huckleberry Finn. She also took part in the junior play. Liz was manager of the Curtis magazine campaign. Janet Pettengill, “Class Juliet,” has been pianist for the orchestra and Glee Club for four years. She also served with the Student Council, Villager staff, and Glee Club. Janet was a member of the cheerleading squad for two years. She took part in the junior and senior plays. Richard Pimental is the fellow in our class who takes all the teasing. The seniors voted Dick the most Athletic Boy in the class. He played on the basketball and baseball teams for four years. He was stage manager of the senior play. Keep up your ability to take all that teasing Dick! Donald Potter, an ex - Navy man, joined our class last Sept- ember. He is a very ambitious fel- low working at night and attend- ing classes in the daytime. Don delights in teasing people and telling jokes. We wish him the greatest success in his future un- dertakings. Albert Renaud, a very business like member of our class, played on the basketball team for four years, as well as in the orchestra. He also acted as assistant stage manager for the senior play. Francis Rodrigues, the most vociferous member of our class can always find something to talk about. “Frankie” played basket- ball for three years and also took part in the junior play. Most Thoughtful George San- ford always has time to tell a corny joke or two. He took part in the junior dramatics and as “Tom Sawyer” in the senior play he gave an admirable perform- ance. “Sawed-off”’ also played basketball for two years. Most Agreeable Elizabeth San- tos always has a twinkle in her eye and a ready laugh. “Liz” played the part of a worried mo- ther in “The Baby Sitter’ and that of a flirtatious, domineering aunt in “Huckleberry Finn.” She is noted for her friendliness. Doris Smith has participated in many school activities, She serv- ed as a guard on the girls’ basket- ball team during all four years and as a cheerleader for two vears. In addition she was a mem- ber of the ‘Villager’ staff, the girls’ baseball team, and the school orchestra. Doris gave a commendable performance as leading lady in the junior play. Madelyn Smith the best dress- ed girl in the senior class has par- ticipated in many activities. Ma- delyn played basketball in her freshman year, was a member of the Glee Club for three years and her name has appeared on the Honor Roll for four years. She did a wonderful job as prompter for the junior and senior plays. Madelyn plans to enter nursing after high school. Eleanor Souza is another mem- ber of our class who likes to tell iokes. She has an easy, happy-go- lucky manner. She was a member

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LCR Bin OWN LE 21 BIOGRAPHIES The biggest bluff in our class is Howard A. Borden. After gradu- ating in June, Howard plans to join the Navy. He was stage man- ager for the junior play and served on various committees during his school years. Howard E. Borden our most musical classmate, played in the orchestra for four years and also took part in the 1948 Christmas assembly by playing his guitar and singing. “‘Red’”’ also played on the baseball team in his fresh- man year. James Brownell, better known as “Curly” has always been act- ive in sports. He played basket- ball for three years and baseball for two years. He took the part of Huck Finn’s father in the senior play and played violin in the orchestra during his fresh- man and sophomore years. Alfred Candeias, “‘Class Ro- meo” has taken a lively part in our school and class activities. He played basketball for two years and baseball for three years and sang in the Glee Club. Freddy Also took part in our junior play, “The Baby Sitter.” The most studious girl in our class is Doris Cunha. She has been on the Honor Roll for four vears. Dot served on the Student Council in her sophomore year; she was a member of the Glee Club and took part in the junior play. She was chosen for the D. A. R. “Jumbo” intends to enter a school of nursing in September. James Francis was voted by his classmates as the one most likely to succeed. He is President of the Senior Class and of the Student Council. He has been on the Honor Roll for four years. For the past two years Jimmy has been manager of the basketball team. He also had an important part in the junior and senior plays. Jimmy was chosen as the Boys State representative. Robert Gilmore is always get- ting himself into trouble. He is frequently seen in the office having a “friendly” chat with Mr. Earle. He was stage manager for the junior play and has served on various committees. Florence Grundy is daily seen running from room to room col- lecting the absentee lists and reading ‘the Notices. Florence was our class treasurer during her sophomore year and secreta- ry during her junior year. She also did a good job as a prompter for the senior play and has served on various committees. Jean Hanson, noted for her ori- ginality, has taken part in many school activities. She has been a class- officer for three years, a member of the Student Council, Glee Club, and “Villager” staff. Jean also had an important part in the junior play. Jean has done a wonderful job as Editor-in- Chief of our yearbook. Carl Lees voted “The Most Popular Boy” in senior class, was class president during his junior vear. He was a member of the Student Council and for four vears played basketball. Carl will tell you anyday that a “cop” is man’s best friend. ; Daniel Medeiros is called the ““Cleverest Boy’’ in the class. We laugh at his corny jokes; he is so serious when telling them. Danny played basketball in his junior year and has served on various

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Lh EAB ROW NL EF 23 of various committees and of the Glee Club, ‘“‘Pete’’ gave a bril- liant interpretation of the part of Melba, a colored maid in the senior dramatics, and took part also in the junior play. Barbara Speer, formerly of New Jersey, has been with us during our junior and senior years. She was prompter at our junior play and was well suited Loe her’ part ras Mary Jane. in “Huckleberry Finn’’. “Barb” can generally be found in Room 2 with a classmate named “Curly.” Catherine White, called the most sophisticated girl in our class, was head cheerleader for two years and did an outstanding job. She played on the basketball team and in the junior and senior plays. ‘“Squeaky’s’’ enthusiasm should carry her a long way. Gordon Whalon, the boy with the wavy hair, is the best dressed boy in the class. Gordon served as Student Council member, sen- ior class treasurer and leading man in the junior play. He also played baseball for four years. Looking for Virginia Wilson? Chances are you will find her in the H. A. Room where she spends a lot of her time. Virginia is a quiet and thoughtful person. She has been on different commictees, and helped us with the decora- tions for the senior play. Walter Wordell is another boy who people like to pick on. We hear that he has trouble driving his car to Fall River. It seems something is wrong with the throttle. Walter played the violin in the orchestra for four years and proved himself a good actor in both the junior and senior plays. Walter has tried persis- tently to be the class “Sinatra.”’ MADELYN SMITH VIRGINIA WILSON BARBARA SPEER CLASS SONG Tune: Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean VERSE: Westport High School, our dear Alma Mater You will ever be first in our hearts, Our time has come to leave thee From our teachers and friends we must part, But one thing we will always remember As we now prepare to leave, Is that although we have much accomplished We still have much more to achieve CHORUS: So farewell to old Westport High To our teachers who’ve seen us through Their patience and guidance we will cherish In what ever we may do. ELIZABETH PERRY