Westport High School - Brownie Yearbook (Westport, MA)

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LypiA JANET ROSE “No other but a woman’s reason; I think him so because I think him so.” Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Committees 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Class Day Speaker 4. The smallest member of the class is Lydia Rose. Although she is tiny Lydia has made herself known for she has participated in many of the school’s activi- ties. Her favorite pastime seems to be going out with a certain young fellow frorn Diman Voke. Lydia Division Rd. DorotHy ELIZABETH SEKONDA , “Measures, not men, have always been her mark.” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Villager 1, 2, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2; Ice Cream 3, 4; Brownie Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4; Student Council 2; Class Day Speaker 4. One of the most studious members of our class is Dorothy Sekonda. She has participated in nearly all of our school activities including both the junior and senior plays. As editor-in-chief of the “Brownie” and “Villager” she did a remarkable job. “Dot” is very seldom seen without her best friend, Anna Carvalho. “Dottie” Drift Rd. RAYMOND F. SHERMAN “We grant, although he had much wit, he was very shy of using it.” Class Day Speaker 4; Ice Cream 3, 4. Formerly attending New Bedford High, Ray joined our class in his junior year. He is a quiet lad who enjoys a good joke. His talents, as yet unrealized, are in the literary field. A man of fixed opinions, Ray will stand by his decisions in any event. 1s “Ray” Pine Hill Rd.

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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

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RussELL N. SHERMAN “Thinking makes the man.” Honor roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Assembly 2, 3, 4; Perfect Atten- dance 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4;-Com- mittees 3; Play Usher 3; Boys’ State Rep. 3; Traffic Squad 4; Class Day Speaker 4; Vice Pres. of Class 4. A neat, well dressed young fellow is Russ. In school he is rather quiet and studious, but when he gets out of school we find that he has another side to his personality. His interest in studies has put him on the honor roll and his interest in sports has made him an active member of the baseball team. “Russ” Drift Rd. LINCOLN STERLING TRIPP “ll not budge an inch.” Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4: Villager 1, 2, 4; Assemblies 2, 3. 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; Ass’t. Basketball Manager 2, 3: Glec Club 2; Committees 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Ice Cream 3, 4; Photography Club 3; Traffic Squad 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; President of Science Club 2; President of Class 3; Magazine Campaign 4; Class Day Speaker 4. A studious young fellow in our class, Lincoln is very active in school activities and is an important member of the school orchestra. Lincoln is a good sport and has participated in both the junior and senior plays. After graduation, Lincoln, plans to enter college. We wish him success in his future career. Lincoln Drift Rd. NATALIE ANN VIEIRA “Although I am always in -haste, I am never in a hurry.” Class Play 3; Ice Cream 3, 4; Committees 3, 4; Assem- blies 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Class Day Speaker 4. Hailing from Holy Family High, Natalie joined us in our junior year. Her character portrayal of “Tessie” in our junior play will never be forgotten. A slow easy-going manner and a good sense of humor are among Natalie’s outstanding characteristics. As yet her future career is undecided. Natalie Division Rd. 16