Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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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.

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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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ALICE PONTE “Whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well.” Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Assembly 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2; Milk 2; Librarian 2, 3; Ice Cream 3, 4; Committees 3, 4: Villager 4: Brownie Staff 4: Student Council 4; Glee Club Pres. 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Class Day speaker 4. Al’s jovial disposition keeps most of us in good spirits throughout the day. She is one of our best students and has been on the “A” honor roll repeatedly. Alice has proven her powers of leadership and was chosen Girls’ State representative from W. H. S. Although she has not decided on her career, we are sure that she will be successful because she is a very determined, ambitious girl. Alice Blossom Rd. GERALDINE POTTER “I see and keep still.” Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Committees 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3, 4; Assembly 2, 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Prompter 4; Villager 4; Class Day Speaker 4. Although she may seem quiet and reserved, Gerry is really lots of fun. As prompter for our senior play she was always on the job. Among our “going Steady” girls, Gerry is looking ahead to the future by preparing some lovely “hope chest’”’ handiwork. “Gerry” Main Rd. JOHN ROpRIGUES “Young fellows will be young fellows.” Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Icé Cream 3, 4; Ass’t. Stage Manager 3; Stage Manager 4; Class Day Speaker 4. No one in the class gets into as much trouble as does John, and every time he does something wrong he seems to get caught. He participated in many of our activities and was stage manager for both the Junior and Senior plays. “Johnny” Railroad Park 14