Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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28 fe BR OU Nee CLASS WILL We, the Senior class of Westport High School, 1949, being of sound mind, disposing memory, on leaving this institution of higher learning, do hereby make known our last testament to take effect after graduation. We hereby bequeath, to wit— First: To the incoming seniors, we leave our best wishes for a prosper- ous year. second: To the Faculty: To Mr. Earle, we leave a walky-talky set so that he can keep in contact with the school while away. To Mr. Wood, we leave an alarm clock to wake him early enough to feed his live stock. To Miss Cahoon, we leave a card of gratitude to show our ap- preciation for her loyal support. To Mr. Cariglia, we leave a book of instructions on knitting. Maybe next year you will be able to help the women teachers knit your socks. To Miss Philpot, we leave a cook book with recipes for two. We hope you enjoy your new apartment next year. To Miss Tripp, we leave a bottle of green ink to annoy her- next vear’s students. To Miss Monti, we leave a car so that next year she will not have to walk to school activities. To Mr. Booth, we leave a pad lock so that he will have more privacy with his classes. To Mr. Sisson, we leave a baton to assist him in leading group singing in assemblies. To Mr. Bowman, we leave a jet propelled broom to speed him with his sweeping. To Mr. Gonsalves, we leave a new string section. Third: To the Juniors: Janet Pettengill leaves her ability to make friends to Doroth y Sekonda. Friends mean a lot Dot. Howard E. Borden leaves his musical ability to Albert Vincent. Maybe next year there will be a Glee Club, Al. Richard Pimental leaves his athletic ability to Richard Manches- ter. Keep up the school spirit, Rich.

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THE BROWNIE od | BOSTON, MASS., February 7, 1952 —Al Renaud, famous high-scoring for- ward of the Westport basketball team, has been purchased from Coach Carig- lia. Al is doing well in this work and on the side plays trumpet in Guy Lom- bardo’s orchestra. NEW YORK, N. Y., June 1, 1958— Red Borden, M. C. of the Red River Boys, has recently been awarded a full 15 minutes a day on C. B. S. This is a jam packed quarter hour of hill-billy music with Red Borden featured on the fiddle, guitar, mandolin and harmonica. WESTPORT, MASS., June 2, 1960— Strong emotions were experienced on Main Road yesterday as Lizzy Perry’s car bevan to skip in front of George Sanford’s Garage. George, who has the Crosley dealership in Westport, had no difficulty in finding the trouble. No gas! NASHUA, N. H., June 2, 1960— Florence Grundy, now manager and owner of a large diner and ice cream parlor in Nashua, N. H., recently be- came engaged to Freddie Candeias, fa- mous piano and accordion player of his time. Freddie plays sweet music while Florence mixes the drinks. BANGOR, ME., June 5, 1960—Jean Hanson and Janet Pettengill, reporters for the Bangor-Bang-Up Star, used their feminine charm on Andre Vishin- sky and obtained much valuable infor- mation. Jean and Janet are graduates from the Natonal Correspondence School in New Be dford, of which Eliza- beth Santos is President, having found- ed it in 1960. Walter—Well, I guess that’s that. SEEKONK, MASS., July 4, 1959 Carl “Lucky” Lees has turned to a new sport. He is now driving midget auto racers under the name of “Lucky Lees.”’ To date, he has rolled over three midget racers with the result being a fractured skull, four broken ribs, a fractured col- lar bone and a broken leg, besides num- erous internal injuries. Nevertheless, Lucky Lees is still drawing large crowds for his daring feats on the track. PARIS, FRANCE, May 25, 1954— Eleanor Souza, better known as ‘‘Pete,”’ is now exercising her wonderful danc- ing talent in the new show that just hit Paris, “Agile Legs.’’ She discovered this natural ability while under the guid- ance of Andreikneetoe. PASADENA, CALIF., October 7, 1953—Danny Medeiros, flying for the Bell Aircraft Company, is now consid- ered to be the world’s ace jet fighter test pilot. He has established a new world speed record, 4,000 M. P. H. WESTPORT, MASS., August 2, 1958—Doris Smith, research specialist for the U. S. Bureau of Entomologv and Plant Quarantine, has just pro- duced a serum that can be injected into the life of a tree and help it bear more fruit. Doris acquired some krowledge on trees and plants from her farm in Westport, Mass. BOSTON, MASS., May 138, 1962— Professor Walter Wordell of Harvard has discovered a new serum for the pre- vention of hay fever. He is now work- ing on a new process of making gaso- line out of water. WESTPORT, MASS., January 4, 1960—Donald Potter is now associated with his father as Potter and Potter, Undertakers, at the Head. Don is lay- ing them out right and left. Howard—yYes, let’s take George’s Crosley and head for the High School. George—O. K., boys, let’s go. GEORGE SANFORD HOWARD E. BORDEN WALTER WORDELL

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TH Ee BOR OW NUE 29 Virginia Wilson leaves. her quietness to Grace Lawten and Ralph Macomber. It pays to be quiet, but don’t overdue it. Doris Smith leaves to Irene Mendes her ability to master the art of sports. Hope you do as well as Dot did. Donald Potter and Francis Rodrigues leave their sense of humor to Dale Meadors. Every class has its ‘‘wits.”’ Doris Cunha leaves her liking to study to Anna Carvalho. It pays to study, Anna. é Elizabeth Perry leaves her artistic ability to Loretta Perry and Agnes Waite. The classes certainly appreciate your help. Barbara Speer leaves her ability to go steady to Geraldine Potter. Don’t get too serious, Gerry. George Sanford and Walter Wordell leave their faithfulness to true friendship to Natalie Viera and Lydia Rose. Florence Grundy leaves her reputation of being the most popular girl to Thelma Collins. James Francis leaves the door to success open to Edith Cabral. Make the most of it, Edith. Carlton Lees leaves to Harvey Cunningham his popularity among his schoolmates. Gordon Whalon leaves to Russell Sherman his ability to dress well. Madelyn Smith leaves her choice of dress to Joanne Manchester. Catherine White leaves to Rita Pacheco and Alice Pontes her sophistication. Don’t overdue it girls. Eleanor Souza leaves to Thelma Wood her love for dancing. Robert Gilmore leaves to Donald Johansen his ability to get into trouble. Donald Montigny leaves to John Rodrigues his love for teasing. Every class needs a tease, John. Alfred Candeias leaves to Robert Lees his way with the opposite sex. Remember, Bob, variety is the spice of life. Jean Hanson leaves to Janet Lawton her originality. Originality plays a very important part in life, Janet. Elizabeth Santos leaves to Jane Lees and Raymond Sherman her agreeable response in class meetings. Albert Renaud leaves his business-like manner to Lincoln Tripp. James Brownell and Daniel Medeiros leave to Robert Archer their determination. | Howard A. Borden leaves to Jacqueline Forand his moderate ways. Moderation cannot be overdone. JANET PETTENGILL FLORENCE GRUNDY ELEANOR SOUZA