Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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RALPH R. MACOMBER “The first farmer was the first man.” Committee 1, 2, 3; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2; Ice Cream 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Ass’t. Stage Manager 3, 4; Class Day speaker 4; F. F. A. Reporter 2; F. F. A. President 4. Ralph is a good farmer and in the near future he hopes to own a farm of his own. Knowing him as we do, we are sure that he is capable of taking care of one. Ralph has served on various committees and was also elected president of the F. F. A. organization. Ralph Hix Bridge Rd. ‘ JOANNE LouIsE MANCHESTER “After my work is done, then I want my fun.” Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 4; Villager 1, 2, 4; Librarian 2; Magazine Campaign 2, 3; Milk 2; Assembly 2, 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 2, 3, 4; Committees 3, 4; Office Aid 4; Class Day Speaker 4. A good student and active member of our class, Joanne, above all, loves dancing. She makes friends easily. One of her favorite hobbies is knitting; at which she is exceptionally skillful. Joanne hopes to go into nursing school in the fall. Joanne Main Rd. RICHARD GRANT MANCHESTER “The man that blushes is not quite a brute.” Honor Roll 1; Assembly 1, 2, 3, 4; Villager 1; Maga- zine Campaign 1, 2, 3; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Ice Cream 3, 4; Traffic Squad 4; Stu- dent Council 2, 3; Class Day Speaker 4. Dick is one of our quie t, good looking boys. He has always been active in nearly all of our sports. He especially enjoys bowling with his gang. His future ambition is to attend the University of Massachusetts in preparation for a career as a C. P. A. “Dick” Old Harbor Rd. 12

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JANET MAE LAWTON “I chatter, chatter as I-go.” Play Prompter 3; Committees 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Librarian 4; Class Sec, 1; Class Day Speaker 4. Janet is the most popular girl of the Class. Although she is popular with all.the-opposite sex, her third finger on her left hand shows that her heart belongs to her one and only. Her ambition is to become a telephone Operator-and with the’ pleasing personality that she has, we are confident.that she will make a very good one. oO Union Ave. MARGARET JANE LEES “A smile is like laughter in the house.” Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Honor Roll 1, 3, 4; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Office Aid 2, 3, 4; Committees 3, 4; Marshall 3; Villager 4; Brownie Staff 4; Class Sec. 2; Class Day Speaker 4. Jane has a smile that makes you forget all your troubles and encourages you to enjoy life. A good student with a sunny disposition, she is bound to be a success in her chosen profession, nursing. Drift Rd. ROBERT JAMES LEEs “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake.” Committees 3, 4; Basketball 1; Glee Club 2; Marshall 3; Assembly 2, 3, 4; Play 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Stage Manager 3; Class Day Speaker 4; Track Team 3. Bob is a funloving fellow who can usually be found with his “gang’’ or preferably with June. We will always remember him for his fine acting and good sportsmanship in both our class plays. ll “Bob” Westport Point

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DALE ViLous MEADORS “Women are the ruination of mankind.” Assembly 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Committees 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Class Day Speaker 4. Dale, hailing from Oklahoma, has been unofficially designated as adjourner of class meetings since our freshman year. He is the impetuous member of our class, and a staunch defender of his constitutional rights, for he is often heard arguing the defensive. He proved his acting ability in both our plays. After graduation, Dale plans to head for his home state. Dale Hillcrest IRENE A. MENDES “Action is the true joy of the soul.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Assembly 2, 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Librarian 3; Commit- tees 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 3, 4; Villager 4; Brownie Staff 4; Class Day Speaker 4. Excelling in sports, Irene was elected captain of the girls’ basketball team. Prompt and punctual, she has not missed one day of school in three years. We note her good record, her enthusiasm and diligence while working on the “Brownie” and the “Villager” staffs. Her work on both is highly commendable. Irene Beeden Rd. Rita G. PACHECO “Life is a jest and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it.” Softball 1; Honor Roll 1, 2; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Libra- rian 2; Ice Cream 3, 4; Committees 3; Glee Club 4; Villager 4; Class Day Speaker 4. Take a gay, rollicking manner, a flashing smile, and a sense of humor; add them together and you come up with Rita. Her favorite pastime is playing pranks on people, and she has a special joke book which she will probably put into print someday. 13 Rita Gifford Rd.