Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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24 PHA? Vis te OO“ WrNG Tee, GigAS5 7s TORN We, the members of the graduating class of 1949, are now as- sembled at the first big crossroads of our life where there are roads leading toward many different goals. Some of us will choose the path leading to a higher education in our chosen professions, others will seek a business career, still others will follow the matrimonial trail, and there will be those who will take the road home to work on the farm, or to take over dad’s business, or to help mother. What- ever the goal, we all. dream of that day when we can say “I have attained my goal. I am rewarded for all my efforts.” As this is a class history, however, and not a prophecy, let us review the most important events of the past. We met for the first time in junior high, and how important we felt! Except for the fun we had, our two years there, preparing for our entrance into high school, were uneventful. On September 13, 1945, we entered this immortal structure as freshman, not knowing what to expect from the husky seniors who awaited us in the corridor. They sent us to the upper deck and told us to stay there until we received further instructions. Some of us got a little wet due to the gratuitous services of those upperclass- men, but all in all our initiation into Westport High was not too disagreeable. The only important business done by our class that year was the election of the following class officers: Donald Montigny, presi- dent; Florence Grundy, vice-president; James Francis, secretary; Daniel Medeiros, treasurer. Two members of our class, Jean Hanson and Carlton Lees, served on the Student Council, while several among us wrote articles for the school paper, ‘“‘The Villager.” There were changes on the faculty, Mr. Hammond filling a vacancy caused vy the resignation of Miss Shay, and Mr. Kulick being added as a new teacher. Our sophomore year passed uneventfully. We elected as class officers: Donald Montigny, president; Richard Pimental, vice-presi- dent; Jean Hanson, secretary; Florence Grundy, treasurer. Doris Cun- ha and Daniel Medeiros served on the Student Council. We had a new teacher in the person of Mr. Dolan, who taught math and science. Mrs. Mary Bliss left us just before Christmas and Miss Helen Tripp replaced her in the English and French departments. As juniors we chose Mr. Ford, the new coach and history teacher, as class advisor. Before the year was over Mr. Ford left us and Mr. Cariglia took his place. Other newcomers were Mr. Holtz who taught agriculture, and Miss Ella Philpot who taught English and Latin in place of Miss Vaughan who had resigned. Ray Pacheco did not come back to school this year, but we had a new member of the class, the likable Barbara Speer.

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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

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THE: BROW-NIE 25 Our junior class officers were: Carlton Lees, president; Donald Montigny, vice-president; Florence Grundy, secretary; Jean Hanson, treasurer. Janet fa and Daniel Medeiros served on the Student Council. Soon our ee festivities got off to a good start with the “Harvest Hop” which drew a large number: of students and outsiders. Following this, we produced ‘‘The Baby Sitter,’’ a comedy in three acts, under the direction of Miss Philpot. The leading parts were performed by Gordon Whalen: and. Doris Smith, -Next.came the “Junior Prom”’ with dance music, furnished by Sam Hall’s orchestra. After another: summer’s vacation, we entered: our senior year. Great was our enthusiasm, keen our interest inthe forthcoming acti- vities. Class officers for the year were: James Francis, president; Carlton Lees, vice-president; Jean Hanson, secretary ; Gordon Whalon, treasurer. Albert Renaud and Janet Pettengill were charged with the big responsibility of een ae the whole school on the Student Council. We laid out the floor mat for two new members of the faculty, namely, Mr. Booth, teacher of agriculture, and. Miss Mary .Monti, commercial teacher, who replaced Mr. Holtz and Miss McGorty, respectively. In November, “Huckleberry Finn” was produced ‘by the seniors under the direction of Miss Helen Tripp. The main characters were vividly portrayed by James Francis as Huck, Elizabeth Perry.as Aunt Polly, James Brownell as Mr. Finn, George Sanford ° as Tom Sawyer, and Eleanor Souza as Melba. In March, we held our “Shamrock Hop which was only a mild success from a financial standpoint. i % :: During the year we sold matinee a ae as a means of build- ing up our class treasury. Mention should .be made of the fine performance of the senior boys on the basketball court. They made up a majority of the initial squad, and while they were not always victorious they enjoyed com- peting with a rival club. The seniors also participated in the South Shore tournament and gave ;an excellent account of themselves. ..In the quarterly finals we lost by.the narrow margin of five points. Elizabeth Perry was chosen as the Curtis publications campaign manager, and did an excellent job. Laake Full of high hopes‘for the future, we now reluctantly leave our beloved Alma Mater. DANIEL MEDEIROS RICHARD PIMENTAL ALBERT RENAUD