Weymouth High School - Campus / Reflector Yearbook (Weymouth, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1953 volume:

PROPERTY OF THE TUFTS LIBRARY WEYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS w.c. Ref. Addcd --2S L Class No. Weymouth High School Author TitJe .Year, book WER 974.47 WEY 1953 Weymouth High School Techni cal High WE REFLECTOR . 1953 Let us now board the space ship, its flight symbolizing the quest for perfection and success, ever realizing that there is no limit to what can be aspired and achieved. THE Till- lb LIBKAW WEYMOUTH, MASS. THE END SHALL BE NO BOUNDARY JAN 12 84 Printed by students of the Printing Department, Weymouth Vocational School, Mr. John F. Collins, Mr. Herman F. Perrv, Instructors ♦ ♦ ♦ DEDICATION With sincere appreciation for the countless hours of service which he has given the students of Weymouth High School, both as a teacher and a friend, we, the Class of 1953, dedicate this yearbook to John Francis Martin. He won our respect with his patience, his enthu- siasm, and his high standards of leadership. Our best wishes go with him in his new venture. Surely success will follow him there. 5 HONORS FOUR-YEAR HIGH HONORS Janet Bergfors Marcia Davidson Barbara Durkee Robert Fulton Sylvia Grant Janice McLaughlin- Beatrice No yes FOUR-YEAR HONORS Glenn Allen, Jr. James At wood Anna Comeau Majorie Crimmins Stewart Ferguson Helen Files Jane Forbush Julia Forcier Marie Guidice Frank Hale Marcia Hannafin Doris Elizabeth Hassan Walter Haw eesworth Janice Hokanson Priscilla Hollander Merle Kurtis Nancy Mahoney Mildred Matson Ann McKenna Sheila O ' Connell Francis Puopolo Audrey Thayer Wirtz 6 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i i i 1 1 S 1 ! CONTENTS Dedication Four-Year Honor Roll 6 Faculty 9 Class Officers 15 The Perfect Senior . 18 Seniors 19 Class History . 39 Class Census . 46 Class Prophecy . 49 High Honor Essays . 55 Class Activities . 65 Class W ill . 83 Advertisements . 87 Mechanism, without which our flight would be impossible — the faculty PHYSICAL EDUCATION First row, left to right: Barbara C. Phelps, Physical Education; Herberta L. Stockwell, Nurse; Mary E. Arnold, Physical Educa- tion. Second row, left to right: Oral A. Pack, Physical Education; Leo A. Hayes, Physical Education; Harry Ari anson, Coach. II ADMINISTRATION First row, left to right: Thomas A. Lyons, Assistant Principal, Wallace L. Whittle, Principal; Ray G. Parker, Principal of the Vocational School; Francis E. Whipple, Director of Construction, Maintenance, and Voca- tional Education. Second row, left to right: Josephine Dalto, Assistant Sec- retary; Laura Nash, Secretary; Helen A. Cali.field, Sec retary of Vocational School. GUIDANCE Left to right: Phyllis f. Denault, Secretary to Directors of Instruction and Guidance; Walter C. Gltterson, Guidance; Virginia Nye, Guidance; Edna G. Flaherty, Guidance, English. ART AND MUSIC Left to right: Russell H. Jack, Music; Mary L. Gloster, Librarian: Paul C. Cleaves, Audio-Visual Aids. Driver Education; Evelyn Silvester Art; Robert S. Lang, Mechanical Drawing. 12 LANGUAGES First row, left to right: Pollyanna Andem, English; Prescott B. Brown. English; Alice M. White, English; Ernestine R. Canning, French; John T. Gannon, Latin, Mathematics; Helen G. Lyons, English. Second row. left to right: Elizabeth F. Waterman, English, Spanish; Mary F. Toomy, English; Elizabeth L. Bedell, French. Spanish; Martha Y intng, English, Latin: Mary E. McMorrow. English; Dorothy Pearson, English, Social Studies: Anita L. Petrucci, English, French. COMMERCIAL First row, Left to right: Francis X. Kelly, Commercial; Olive E. Hackett, Com- mercial; M. Jean Young, Commercial. .Second row, left to right: Margaret K. Langford, Commercial; Dorothy MacGregor, Commercial; Helen M. Morris, Commercial; Alice K. Fay, Commercial; Louise J. Hill, Commercial. SOCIAL STUDIES Left to right: William T. Kearns, Soda! Studies; John F. Martin, Social Studies; Richard L. Whitmore, Social Studies; James F. Steele, So- cial Studies; John W. White, Social Studies. IW 11 TO HP!- MATHEMATICS - SCIENCE First row, left to right: Ervin Stuart, Science; Alvah Raymond. Mathematics; Clarence R. Lyond, Science; Waldo H. Swan, Mathe- matics, Driver Education. Second row, left to right: John T. Ghiorse, Mathematics, Science; John K. Delahunt, Science, Eco- nomics; Russell H. Mazzola, Mathematics; Norman D. Loud, Science. 13 HIIIIIM HOME ECONOMICS AND AGRICULTURE First row, left to right: Esther L. Benson, Home Economics; Louise B. Masters, Home Economics; Eva Skala, Home Economics. Second row, left to right: Harold R. Nelson, Agriculture; Marie K. Ghiorse, English, Mai hematics; Hilmer S. Nelson, Agriculture. 14 VOCATIONAL First row, left to right: Jalmak X. Nelson, Science, Cabinet- making, Carpentry, Related Subjects; WILLIAM A. Dwyer, Cabinetmaking; Otto H. Mahn, Civics, Guidance, Place- ment, Driver Education; Lewis H. Bacon, Jr., Auto Me- chancis; Eric A. Roy, English, Mathetnatics, Science. Second row, left to right: George E. Nott, Printing, Related Sub- jects; Herman F. Perrv. Printing; Joseph K. Whittemore, English, History; George V. Najariav, Auto Mechanics; Fred P. Carlson, Carpentry; Third row, left to right: Philip W. Henlev, Carpentry; George H. Klay, Drafting: Fred- erick H. Hoyle, Auto Mechanics, Related Subjects; James F. Boland, Jr., Sheet Metal, Related Subjects; John F. Collins, Printing; Harold E. Clarke, Sheet Metal. Captain Stewart Ferguson Stewardess Engineer Janet Coveney Roberta Spain Engineer Frank Hale Co-Captain Frank Burgess Stewardess Carol Rossetti Girl Hair Rose Marie Nicholson Eyes Patricia Ford Smile Sally Shuffleton Intellect Janet Bergfors Cleverness .... Rose Marie Nicholson Dignity Audrey Thayer Humor Virginia Kannaly Disposition Marilyn Perkins 1 ' oice Helen McGonnigal Sportsmanship .... Janet Bergfors Friendliness Janet Coveney Clothes Janet Coveney Trustworthiness . . . Carol Rossetti Complexion Anna Comeau Figure Patricia Ford Pep Helen McGonnigal Boy Hair Robert Barnes Eyes David Hogue Smile David Henderson Intellect Frank Hale Cleverness .... . . Derek Walker Digiiity Joseph Hill Humor J OHN Murphy Disposition David Cote Voice William Brooks Sportsmanship . . . Norman Wright Friendliness Norman Wright Clothes Joseph Hill Dependability . . . Frank Burgess Complexion .... Stewart Ferguson Brutality .... . Norman Wright Pep David Settele COMMITTEE Barbara Adamson Jane Adams Anna Comeau Elizabeth Daw Nancy Finch Jane Forbush Mary Gilligan Sylvia Grant Virginia Kannaly Carl Luoto Jean March ant Dorothy Mc Morrow Barbara Natale Beatrice Noyes Meredith Ward well Passengers, members of the Senior Class on the flight to Destiny JOYCE ABBOT She may be small in size, But what ' s that twinkle in her eyes? DONALD ABT Slim Honors 1 ; Projection Club 1 .2,3,4; Cam- era Club 1; Science Fair 3; Lighting for Plays and Assemblies 1,2,3,4; Football Pho- tographer 1,2,3,4. His jovial and understanding nature Will prove a great asset in the future. JANE ADAMS Janie Honors 1,2; Basketball 1,2,4; Ski Club 1,2,4; French Club 4; Tennis Club 1,2.4; Student Council 2; Lunch Room Cashier 2,3. Stylish, sweet, and very neat, The kind of gtrl all like to meet. BARBARA ADAMSON Barb Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Type- writing Certificate 46. 3; Who ' s Who 4; Science Fair 1; Secretary to Mr. Stuart 3,4; Attendance Slips 4. Who is the one in her dream? Who makes her sparkling eyes beam? MARY ALERDINC Mickey Dorchester High 1,2,3: Red Cross Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Latin Club 2,3; Stu- dent Council 2; Science Fair Winner 3; Sophomore Party 2; Junior Party 3. A lady through and through Is this newcomer to our school. FAITH ALLEN Fay Typewriting Certificate 48, 3; Graduation Clothing 4; Science Fair 1,2; Open House 1,2,3; State Festival 2,3; Choir 2,3,4. Tall, laughing, talkative Fay, Her conversation is always gay. GLENN ALLEN Gubby Honors 1 ,2,3; Spring Track 4; Football 1,2.3,4; Baseball 1,2.3; Basketball 3; Jun- ior Rotarian 4; Student Council 3,4. Scholar and leader through and through, He is a great credit to our school. ALICE AMES Al Basketball 1,2,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Field Hockey 2,3,4; Ski Club 2,4; Library Club 3,4; Science Fair 3,4; Open House 2. Great in character, Though small in stature. JOAN ANDERSON Science Fair 1,3,4; Open House 1,2. Pretty, laughing, and merry. We all know her heart belongs to Perry. SALLY ARMOUR Class Prophecy 4; Science Fair 1,3; Reflec- tor Advertising Staff 3,4; Camera Club 1. Her winning smile attracts A host of true friends. JAMES ATWOOD Pudge H:gh Honors 1,2; Honors 3; Latin Certifi- cate of Honorable Merit 2; Graduation Dance 4; Class Motto 3; Student Council 1,4, Vice-President 4; Usher at Senior Prom 3. Humor concealed behind the jest, Proves his u it among the best. JUNE BADGER Softball 1; Class Prophecy 4; Open House 1; Lunch Room Duty 1,2. Always friendly, always neat, But when uith him her life ' s complete. JOHN BAKISH Burton Honors 1; Basketball 1; Projection Club 2,3; Class Will 4; Usher at Football Games 3; Attendance Slips 1. Because he is humble, he is great, A talent beyond estimate. RONALD BARCELO Budgie Football 1,2,3; Baseball 3; Class Nominat- ing 3; Senior Prom 4; Farewell Assembly 3; Science Fair 3. A hearty laugh, a friendly way. He charms us all throughout the day. PAULINE BARKER Typewriting Certificate 47, 3; Class Nomi- nating 4; Lunch Room Duty 2; Usher at Winter Concert 1; Usher at Spring Concert 1; New England Festival 1. Giggling, giggling all the day, Always happy, always gay. 22 • BOOTES EDWIN BARNARD, Jr. Spike ROBERT BARNES Honors 3; Junior Rotarian 4; Band 1.2, 3,4; Orchestra 3,4; State Festival 1.2,3.4; New England Festival 3; Laboratory Assist- ant 3,4. His musical ability and his talent Are beyond and above the average. EARL BATES Football I; Projection Club 1. At homework, he ' s not too efficient, But when telling a joke, he ' s terrific. FRANK BELC ASTRO Winter Track 4; Football 1,2.3.4; Baseball 3; Basketball 1,3; Projection Club 2,3; Senior Play 4; Farewell Assembly 3. We should all like to say: A true American lad in every way. JANET BERGFORS Delegate to Girls ' State 3; Monday Club Hon. Member 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Field Hockey 1,2.3,4; Lunch Room riead Cash- ier 1,2,3,4; Reflector Literary Staff 2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3 4. The grades of her scholarship tell In every class she does excel. JOYCE BOYLE Honors 3; Class Spelling Bee Champion 3; President of Spanish Club 3; Pep Club Sec- retary 4; Class Will Chairman 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council Assistant 3,4. Her sincerity and initiative are envied, As all of her friends have verified. Woody MARILYN BARMCOAT Junior Party 3j Senior Prom 4; Science Fair 3; Open House 3; Fire Drill Duty 4; Farewell Assembly 3- In his sparkling blue eyes, Reign friendship and humor. JOHN BATES Baseball 1,3.4: Ski Club 1: Projection Club 1,3,4; Class Prophecy 4; Fire Drill Duty 4. His natural disposition and his vim, Prove him a friend to all who know him. ANN BELCHER French Club 4; Library Club 4; Junior Decorating 3; Science Fair 3,4; Lunch Room Duty 3- Quietness and confidence are hers. Patience in all that she does. Jani JOAN BISSETT Typewriting Certificate 65, 3; Class Nomi- nating 4; Class Banquet 4 ; Senior Party 4; Senior Prom 4; Reflector Advertising Staff, Secretary 4. Her lovely hair, and big brown eyes, Accentuate her pleasant smile. CAROL BRIDGE Class Dues Collector 4; Junior Party 3; Science Fair 3; Attendance Slips 3,4. Pep, vigor, and rim; These Carol seems to excel in. Honors 3; Senior Play Selection 4: Science Fair 3; State Festival 2; Choir 1,2. A voice so sweet, eyes of blue, Always a friend, faithful and true. Johnny DONALD BEALS In him are found the things that make A reputation strong and great. CONSTANCE BENNETT Connie Whitman High School 1.2.3: Glee Club 2.3; A, A. 1,2,3; Ticket Committee 2 3; Decorating Committee 2,3; Gregg Tran- scription Certificate 100, 4. Seat as a pin, sweet as can be. That ' s why we predict she will succeed. Joanie JEAN BOW EN Jeanie New England Festival State Festival 1 .2 1.2; Choir 1.2.4. Behind her sparkling eyes we see There lies deep sincerity. ARNOLD BRIGGS Honors 2.3; F.F.A. Arnie 2,3,4; President 4. Quiet and seemingly shy. With a spark of mischief it his eye. JOSEPH BROOKS Joe Science Fair 2; Open House 2; Usher at Football Games 1. He ' s a friend to many, A foe to few. WILLIAM BROOKS Bill Foo.ball I; Basketball 2; Manager Cross Country 3; Projection Club 1,2; Gradua- tion Dance 4; Senior Party 4; Science Fair 4. Winning grin, fancy free, Always busy as can be. WARREN BROWN Butch Baseball 1,2,3; Graduation Dance 4; Fire Drill Duty 2,3; Book Room 1,2,3,4. A wee bit mischievous, But loved by all of us. WILLIAM BROWNE Bill Projection Club 2; Senior Prom 4; Science Fair 2. In him can he found All that ' s good as well as sound. ARTHUR BURGESS Mouse Basketball 3; F.F.A. 1,2; F.F.A. Basketball 1,2. Personality plus, but quiet as can be, He ' s a perfect gentleman, we all agree. FRANK BURGESS Class Vice-President 3,4; Delegate ro Boys ' State 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Junior Rotarian 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council Assistant 3,4; Reflector Sports Staff 4. As a friend to all, he serves his rank. Also excellent in sports is our Frank. NANCY BURNS Class Motto 3; Student Council 4; Fire Drill Duty 4 ; Sub-cheerleader 3 ; Cheer- leader 4; Senior Prom 4. Cheering or learning she does her best, One of Weymouth High ' s prettiest. HELEN BURT Pinkie Honors 3; Spanish Club 3,4; Pep Club 4; Senior Play Selection 4; Science Fair 3; Home Room Messenger 1. Very tiny, beaming with charm, Easy going, and always calm. JANET CALLAHAN Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 3; Senior Party 4. Though she may seem shy, There ' s a twinkle in her eye. JAMES CAMPBELL Jim Ski Club 1,2,3: Projection Club 1,2,3; Class Prophecy 4; Science Fair 3; Lunch Room Dury 4; Camera Club 1,2,3; Student Council Assistant 4. Always ready to say, Hello, A likable lad from head to toe. JANICE CAVALLO Jan Field Hockey 1; Senior Party 4; Lunch Room Duty 2,3; Fire Drill Duty 4; Attend- ance Slips 4. Tall, humorous, witty, and gay, A pleasure to meet any time of the day. LORETTA CAVALLO Laurie Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Class Will 4; Open House 1; Fire Drill Duty 4; Reflsctor Secretary 4; Junior Annex Secretary 4; Grade School Messenger 1. A personality, possessed by few, A real friend, always loyal and true. JON CAZEAULT Num Pep Club 3; Graduation Dance 4; Class Nominating 4; Class Banquet 4; Student Council Assistant S; Lunch Room Duty 2,3; Fire Drill Duty 3,4. Day in and day out. He ' s the finest person without a doubt. DOROTHY CHASE Dottie Lunch Room Duty 2; Winter Concert Usher 1; Spring Concert Usher 1; New England Festival 1. Quiet, cordial, sincere, too. Friends, she has many; enemies, few. MARGUERITE CHASE Pei y Class Will 4; Class Dues Collector 3,4; Junior Decorating 3; Junior party 3; Sci- ence Fair 3; Fire Drill Duty 4; Winter Concert Usher 4. A petite miss with personality plus, A wonderful friend to all of us. ' m ■to ' 4 CORVUS GERTRUDE C:HELLA Basketball 1,2; Field Hockey 1,2; Badmin- ton 2; French Club 4; Science Fair 3. Stlent type, as everyone knows, A calm disposition she always shows. Cert RICHARD CHOATE Graduation Dance 4; Science Fair 3- A true, loyal companion, indeed; A dependable frtend in time of need. MARY CIPULLO Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Typewriting Certificate 46, 3; Class History 4; Fire Drill Duty 4; Reflector Secretary 4; Secretary to Mr. White 4; Grade School Messenger 1. Cheerful, neat, very sweet, A pleasure to know, inn to meet. PAUL GOFFEY Spring Track I; Winter Track 2; Gradua- tion Clothing 4; Student Council Assistant 2,3,4; Lunch Room Duty 2,3,4; Fire Drill Duty 2,3,4; Football Games Usher 1. To meet T o know him, him, he is quiet; you ' d den v ANNA COMEAU Honors 1,2,3; Gregg Transcription Certifi- cate 100, 3; Class Nominating 4; Student Council 2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Assist- ant to Editor in Chief of Maroon and Gold Staff 3,4; Secretary to Guidance Office 4. Lovely smile, shining complexion. Deep blue eyes, a girl of perfection JAMES COSGROYE Jim Spring Track 2,3.4; Winter Track 2.3.4; Cross Country 3.4; Class Will 4; Student Council 3,4; Lunch Room Duty 3,4; Fare- well Assembly 3. A lot of fun to have around; A keen sense of humor in him is found. Rick ANDREW CIGNARELLA Mae WAYNE CLARK Football 1,2,3,4; Class Prophecy 4; Science Fair 3; Open House V. Farewell Assem- bly 3. Wayne is a joker, and a lover; He has a line like no other. Cuppa NATALIE COLARUSSO Pep Club 4; Science Fair I; Open House 1; Reflector Advertising Staff ,4; Cafeteria Worker 1,2,3; Snowball Hop 4. Always on hand when something is doing, Always eager to get things going. ANNE CORBO Annie Spanish Club 2; Fire Drill Duty 2. Stylishly dressed, a gay, friendly air, A likable girl with wavy hair. DAVID COTE Football Manager 1,2,3,4; Student Council Assistant 3,4; Science Fair 2,3; Lunch Room Duty 3,4; Fire Drill Duty 4; Fare- well Assembly 3. His friendliness and wit are charming: All the girls to him are darling. Cig Football I; Baseball 1; Junior Party 3. Sen- ior Prom 4: Science Fair 1.2.3; Farewell Assembly 3- Small m stature, big in heart, As a comedian, he fills the part. Muff ANN CLEVELAND Annabelle Gregg Transcription Certificate 100. 4; Graduation Dance 4; Fire Drill Duty 4; Orchestra I; State Festival 1; Choir L Talking and laughing, merry all day, A good disposition, whatever you say. Nat ELEANOR COLE Elly Home Room Spelling Eee Champion 2; Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Typewriting Certificate 52. 3; Lunch Room Duty 2; Secretary to Mr. Cleaves 3,4. On Elly you can depend. May her goodness never end. ROBERT COR RID AN Junior Party 3; Science Fair ; Ready to lend a helping hand. Always utlling to understand. Bob Dave JANET COVENEY Class Secretary 3.4; D.A.R. Candidate 4: Pep Club President 4; Class Nominating Secretary 3; Junior Pary 3; Student Council Assistant 3.4; Reflector Advertising Staff 4. God give Janet qualities unsurpassed; XCttb all her goodness she has led our class. MARJORIE CRIMMINS Marge Honors 2,3; Latin Certificate of Honorable Merit 2; American Legion Oratorical Con- testant 4; French Club 4; Science Fair 3; Cafeteria Worker 3. A success in the future she will become, With her ability and wisdom. DOUGLAS CURRIER Doug Football 1,3,4; Science Fair 3; Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 1,2,3; State Festival 1,2,3; New England Festival 1,2. Here is one well-liked by all, I n summer, winter, spring, or jail. JANICE DALY Janie Graduation Clothing 4; Attendance Slips 2. A good word and a ready smile Make life to her really worth while. PRISCILLA DARLING Pat Projection Club 1,2; Science Fair 1,2; Win- ter Concert Usher 4; Home Room Messen- ger 1,2; Attendance Slips 4. Easy going and full of fun, Her merrymaking is never done. MARCIA DAVIDSON High Honors 1,2,3; Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Softball 2,3; Ski Club 1,4; Reflector Liter- ary Staff 4; Music Groups 1,2,3,4. This su cet, intelligent miss Is sure to be a great success. ELIZABETH DAW Betty Honors 2,3; Junior Party 3; Student Coun- cil 3, Assistant 4; Fire Drill Duty 3,4; Reflector Literary Staff 3,4; Assistant to Editor in Chief of Maroon and Gold Staff 4. A better friend couldn ' t be found If yon searched the whole world round. FRANCIS DELLAMANO Jolly Football 3,4; Class History 4; Student Council Assistant 4; Science Fair 3; Lunch Room Duty 4; Fire Drill Duty 4. lolly call him, because of his way; He ' s always laughing, happy, arid gay. MARIE DcLORENZO Irish Typewriting Certificate 49, 3 ; Student Council Assistant 3,4; Science Fair 2; Open House 2; Lunch Room Duty 3,4; Fire Drill Duty 3,4; Farewell Assembly 3- So much fun, and such a friend. Let ' s hope her joys will have no end. THOMAS DELOREY Tom Science Fair 3; Band 1; New England Fes- tival 1 . Quiet from a distance, he may appear, hut a conversationalist when he is near. CLARIE DENNEHY French Cub 4; Pep Club 3,4; Fair 3. Science K mlness ani thonghtfulness blend And make this girl a wonderjitl friend. ROBERT DICKIE Bob Soring Track 2; Football 1; Basketball 2; Winrer Track Manager 1; Senior Prom 4; Science Fait 3; Fatewell Assembly 3. Soft-spoken, quiet, and shy, His courteous manner rales him high. GLEN DOHERTY Basketball 1. Not too quiet, rather tall, Black hair, a friend to all. Bob WILLIAM DONAHUE Bill Friendly smile, fancy free — That ' s the ivay he likes to be. GEORGE DRAPER Drape Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Science Fair 1,2; Usher at Football Games 1; Gradua- tion Dance 4. With friendly smiles and cheery hellos, George is liked by everyone he knows. PATRICIA DUCEY Pat Senior Prom 4; Open House 1; Secretary to Miss White 3,4. Her sparkling eyes and flashing smile Have won her many friends worthwhile. 26 ill ' Jill FORNAX ELEANOR DURANTE Ellic Gregg Transcription Certificate 80, 3; Typewriting Cert i he ate 45, 3; Junior Decorating 3; Graduation Dance 4; Senior Play 4; Secretary to Mr. Lyons 3,4; Happy-go-lucky, from care she is free. I he reason ue like ber is easy to see. JAMES EATON Football 3.4. All who know him must agree He ' s an athlete, as friendly as can be. STEWART FERGUSON High Honors 2; Honors 1,5; Class Presi- dent 3,4; Delegate to Boys ' State 3; Base- ball 2,4; Junior Rotarian 4; Assistant Stu- dent Council 3,4; Junior Usher J. For a president we chose the best, e puked Stuie. for be passed the test. NANCY FINCH Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Typewriting Certificate 60, 4; Camera Club 2; Who ' s Who 4; Class Nominating 4; Class Banquet 4; Secretary to Mr. Klay 3,4. Here is a girl you will find Always willing and always kind. CAROLE FITZGERALD Pep Club 4; Class Nominating 4; Class Banquet 4; Science Fair 3; Home Room Messenger 3- The cares of the world flee for awhile, When ue behold ber street winsome smile. BARBARA DURKEE B-rb MAUREEN DW YER High Honors 1,2,3; Old Colony Club Hon- orary Memcer 4; Latin Certificate of Supe- rior Merit 2; French Club 4; Class Motto 3; Library Club 2,3; Tennis Club 2. Up and down, in and out. What ' s all this rushing about? ROBERT FAY Bob Patrick F. Gavin Junior High 1 ; South Boston High 2. This blushing boy from 217, With a friendly smile, you ' ve surely seen. Stu WILLIAM FERGUSON Junior Party 3 Senior Party 4; Band 1.2. 3,4; State Festival 1,2,3,4; New England Festival 1,2,3.4. Never quiet, always gay, He laughs and jokes his cares away. DAVID FISHER Dave Proiection Club 1.2.3; Camera Club 1.2; Graduation Clothing 4; Science Fair 1,3; Home Room Messenger 2; Lighting for Plays and Assemblies 2,3. Carefree and merry all the day, Dave will succeed in every way. JOHN FITZGERALD Spring Track 2; Basketball 1.2.3. Captain 4; Class Prophecy 4; Science Fair 3- Dark and handsome, strong and tall. Jack is a hero in basketball. Moonie Attendance Secretary of Reflctor Staff Slips 3,4. From her head to her toes, Keatness shines forth, wherever she goes. DOROTHY FERGUSON Dottie Gregg Transcription Certificate 80, 4; Class History 4; Secretary to Mr. Lyons 4 and Miss Benson 3,4; Pep Club 4: Adver- tising Staff of Reflector 4; Home Room Messenger 1. To the call of duty she ' s never late. An efficient secretary she will make. Bill RITA FILES High Honors 1: Honors 2.3; Gregg Tran- scription Certificate 120. 4; Typewriting Certificate 54. 3; Spanish Club 2; Science Fair 1 ; Secretary to Mr. Martin 3,-+; Attend- ance Slips 4. Short in stature, great in speed. Efficient in word and deed. DIANE FISHER Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1; Spanish Club 4; Class Motto 4: Class Will 4; Band 1.2; Orchestra 2; Choir 2. Her sincerity and cheerfulness Bring admiration from all of us. Jack ROBERT FITZGERALD Cross Country 4; Class History ' Fair 3; Christmas Play 2. He argues when he has occasion. Sometimes when there is no occasion. Bob Science GEORGE FLATE Winter Track 4; Football 1; Cross Country 4; Projection Club 4; Junior Party 3; Open House 2,3; Usher at Football Games 4. Always something witty to say, He bos a wonderful time that way. JULIA FORCIER Julie Honors 1,2,3; Home Room Spelling Eee Champion 2; Spanish Club 3; Library Club 1,2,3; Tennis Club 2; Christmas Play 2; Pep Club 4. Quiet and poise in all of her acts Make her outstanding — that ' s a fact. B It BAR A FRITCHMAN Open House 1,2; Senior Play Usher 4; Winter Concert Usher 4; Senior Play Se- lection 4. Sugar is sweet, and Barb should be, For a day uitbont candy she cannot see. DAVID GAMBLE Spring Track 3- He may seem quiet, he may seem shy, hut if you knew him — oh, my! MARY GILLIGAN Library Club 1,2; Pep Club 3; Junior Decorating 3; Who ' s Who 4; New England Festival 1; State Festival 1,2; Choir 1,2,3. A u inning smile, a ready hello, A loyal friend, a pleasure to know. NORMA FOPIANO Fopt JANE FORBUSH Basketball 1; Softball 1; Pep Club 4; Grad- uation Clothing 4; Science Fair 1. Smiling all the hours of the day, S.ncere and dependable in every way. PATRICIA FORD Archbishop Cushing Central High School 1; Class Secretary 1; Pep Club 3; Class Prophecy 4; Junior Decorating 3; Farewell Assembly 3; Secretary to Mr. Lyons 3,4; Attendance Slips 4. She ' s here, she ' s there, she ' s eteryu here, She ' s the home-room teacher ' s despatr. ROBERT FULTON High Honors 2,3; Honors 1; Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Winter Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Coun- try 1,2,3,4; Junior Rotanan 4; Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4. His quick mind and dependableness, Will speed him on the road to success. Dave FLORENCE GARDNER Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Tyewriting Certificate 45 , 3; Science Fair 1.2; Open House 1; Basketball 2. Shy, quiet, and demure, Always dependable, and sure. Mary Lou BARBARA GLIDDEN Typewriting Certificate 46, ?; Secretary of Reflector Staff 4; Class Nominating 4; Class Banquet 4; Open House 1, Winter Concert Usher 4. Short and street, oh, so neat, Just the girl you ' d like to meet. Cunningham Junior High School 1; Honors 2,3;. Basketball 1,2.3,4; Spanish Club 3; Junior Decorating 3; Senior Party 4; Re- flector Literary Staff 4; Maroon and Gold Literary Staff 3- Her personality is charming and sweet; A finer girl one could not meet. Tishie RONALD FRIES Hon Projection Club 1; Senior Party 4; Science Fair 3. A quiet lad who is courteous and kind, No better friend could anyone find. Little Lu ROBERT FUSCO I I! Spring Prom Track 3,4; Winter Track 3,4; Senior 4; Victory Dance 4. Rough and ready, full of fun, Always takes things as they come. Floss BARBARA GEWECKE Ski Club 1; Science Fair 1; Usher at Win- ter Concert 4. Happy-go-lucky, downhearted never, We ' ll remember Barb forever. MARIANNE GOLDS WORTHY Typewriting Certificate 56, 3. She But cm quiet and rathe s mischief in her shy, GEMINI 27 JOSEPH GOMES Joe Winter Track 1; Cross Country 1; Science Fair 3; Manager of Band and Orchestra 1, 2,3; State Festival 1,2,3. Easy come, easy go. Time goes fast, but school goes slow. SYLVIA GRANT Syl Class Spelling Bee Champion 1 ; Gregg Transcription Certificate 120, 4; Typewrit- ing Certificate 52, 3; Spanish Club 2; Who ' s Who 4; Science Fair 1; Secretary to Mr. Cleaves 3,4. Her mind is quick; her wit is keen. Girls like her are seldom seen. FRANCES GRASSO Fran Secretary to Mr. Kelley and Mr. Lyons 4. A deter girl, that ' s our Fran. Always ready uith a helping hand. SHIRLEY CREENHALGH Shirl Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Bas- ketball 2; Science Fair 1; Open House 1,2; Senior Play Usher 4; Secretary to Mr. Mc- Carthy and Mr. Lyons 4. Seldom quiet, more often gay, She brightens up the darkest day. HOWARD GREY Howie Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; Senior Play 4; Science Fair 3; Christmas Play 2. A boy whote stature is really small. Is he quiet? Not at all! MARIE GLTDICE Mimi Honors 2,3; Pep Club 4; Class Banquet 4. Class Nominating 4; Advertising Staff of Reflector 4; Home Room Messenger 4; Secretary to Mr. Lyons 3,4. She ' s happy-go-lucky, full of fun. Which makes her a friend to everyone. FRANK HALE Sporty High Honors 3; Class Marshal 4; Senior Prom 4; Delegate to Boys ' State 3; Science Fair 3; Junior Usher 3; Laboratory Assist- ant, 3,4. North, south, east, west. We all agree, he is the best. MARCIA HANNAFIN Mish High Honors 1; Honors 2,3; Secretary of French Club 4; Class Prophecy 4; Senior Play 4; Literary Staff of Reflector 4; Vice- Pres ; dent of Music Groups 4; Secretary. W.H.S. Office 2. W.V.S. Office 3.4. A ready wit, a u inning smile. Eyes th.it are dancing all the while. WILLIAM HARRAGHY Bill Football 1.3.4; Class History 4; T unior Picture Committee 3: Science Fair 3; Christ- mas Play 2. Responsibility he does not shirk: He always does his share of u ork. JOAN HARSON Joanie Basketball 1,2; Softball 2; Field Hockey 1; Library Club 3; Graduation Clothing 4; Science Fair 1; Open House 1,3. you feel ill and then get worse, Consult Joan, our future nurse. BETTY HART Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Sec- retary to Mrs. Masters 3,4. She ' s not noisy like the rest: To her work she gives her best. LL ZAB2T.I HASSAN Liz Honors 1,2,3; Class Nominating Chairman 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate 120, 4; Typewriting Certificate 58. 3; Senio - Prom 4; Senior Play 4; Secretary to Mr. Hilmer Nelson 3,4. Jet black hair, a wonderful smile. Poise, personality, the latest in style. WALTER HAWKESWORTH Budde Honors 2,3; Science Fair 3; Lunch Room Duty 2; Choir 1. A jolly fellow whose ambitions are high — Just hear him laugh as he walks by. RICHARD HEALEY Dick Graduation Dance 4; Junior Decorating 3; Tabor Academy 1 ; Football 1 ; Basketball 1.3,4; Baseball 1,3.4. An accomplished dancer, a second Aslaire. There ' s always fun when Dick is there. WILLIAM HEARN Bill Typewriting Certificate 45. 3: State Festival 1,2.3,4; New Enghnd Festival 1.2; Spring Concert 1,2.3.4; Winter Concert 1.2.3.4; Science Fair 3; Basketball Manager 2,3.4. H ' v orries not. he hurries no:. H ' s calm is undisturbed. DAVID HENDERSON Dave WILLIAM HIGGINS Basketball 1,2,3,4; Ski Club 2,3,4; Science Fair 3. Tall, dark, unci handsome, Who could thai be? Our basketball teritre, naturally. CARL HILL Braintree High School 1,2,3; Football 1; Track 2,3,4; Senior Party 4. His it ining smile and friendly Hi Are a uelcome addition to Weymouth High. DAVID HOGUE Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Class Prophecy 4; Student Council 2,3; Science Fair 1,2,3; Fire Drill Duty 2,3,4. Tail, dark, and handsome is this lad, With a good disposition, we might add. PR1SCILLA HOLLANDER Honors 1,2,3; Spanish Club 3,4; Class Motto 4; Graduation Dance 4: Junior Deco- rating 3; Literary Staff of Reflector 4; Home Room Messenger 4. Vim, vigor, vitality. Pep, poise, and personality. JEAN HORTON Typewriting Certificate 54, 3; Class Will 4; Junior Decorating 3; Pep Club 4; Adver- tising Staff of Reflector 3,4: Secretary to Mr. Lyond 3,4; Attendanc e Slips 4. Jeanie is a splendid friend. To her charm there is no end. Hig ANNETTE HILL Football 1 . A little work, a lot more play. That ' s how he likes to pass the day. JOSEPH HILL Spring Track 3; Football 2,3; Basketball 2.3; Captain 3; Pep Club Vice-President 3; Class Prophecy Chairman 4; Science Fair 1,3. A sport writer with many ideas, May he find success in his career. Mickey JANICE HOKANSON Jan Honors 1,2,3; Class Nominating 3; Class History 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Gregg Transcription Certificate 120, 4; Publisher of F.F.A. News Staff 3,4; Secretary to Mr. Nelson 3,4. A friendly girl, petite and neat, Just to know her is a treat. EDWARD HOLMES F.F.A. 1,2,3; Junior Usher 3. Here we hate an ' Aggie boy From the soil he seeks his joy. Jeanie ELEANOR HUGHES Ellie Camera Club 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Class His- tory 4; Science Fair 3,4; Open House 1,2; Advertising Staff of Reflctor 4; Secretary to Mr. Lyons 2,3,4. Her glad smile and cheerful ways Are like sunshine on the darkest day. Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1 ; Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Sen- ior Party 4. Happy-go-lucky, everyone ' s friend. Carefree the hours with her u e spend. Senator RODNEi HOBSON Hoppa Spring Track 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Junior Rotarian 4; Lunch Room Cashier 4; Senior Play Selection 4; Usher at Senior Prom 3. Our great football centre, we all know, Is a true gentleman from head to toe. BARBARA HOLLACE Barb Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 5; Typewriting Certificate 55, 3; Softball 1,2; Secretary to Miss Gloster 4. Beautiful brown eyes, dark brown curls. Barb is one of our prettiest girls. Eddie ESTHER HORSLEY Typewriting Certificate 52. 3; Class Will 4; Junior Decorating 3; Spanish Club 2; Secretary of Reflector Staff 3,4; Attendance Slips 4. Hair of gold, eyes of blue. Always smiling, sweet, and true. GEORGE HUNKINS Ski Club 4; Projection Club 1.2.3.4; Scie- nce Fair 3: Open House 3; Lighting for Plays and Assemblies 2,3,4. One day a great producer he ' ll be. He received his experience in A. V. HYDRUS • • 29 CAROL HUNT Senior Play Usher 4; Home Room Messen- ger 2. All who know her u ill agree That she ' s good-natured as can be. RUTH HUTCHINS Ruthie Gregg Transcription Certificate HO. 3; Grad- uation Clothing 4; Class Dues Collector 3; Open House 1,2; Secretary to Miss Ben- son 3,4; Attendance Slips 4. Sunny disposition; for all a smile, She has us laughing all the uhile. RUSSELL JACK Russ Ski Club 1.2,3.4; Science Fair 3 j Band 1 ,2,3.4; Orchestra 1 .2,3,4; Stue Festival 1,2.3,4; New England Festival 1.2; Choir 1.2,3.4. Baton in hand, he leads our band. Music, Maestro, please. DORIS JACOBSON Gregg Transcription Certificate 80, 3; Jun- ior Party 3; Winter Concert Usher 4; Sec- retary to Mr. Kearns 3,4; Drum Majorerte 3,4; Attendance Slips 3,4. Beauty and friendship rolled in one. W hat good is life without some fun? DONALD JERPI Don Football 1.3; Baseball 2,3; Class Prophecy 4; Secretary to Mr. Collins 4. With him. enjoyment has no end. Small, good-natured, a wonderful friend. MARY ANN JOSEPH Joe Gregg Transcription Certifictae 100. 4; Camera Club 1; Allied Youth 2; Pep Club 3; Junior Picture Comm ttee 3; Secretary to Miss Vining 3.4; Attendance Slips 4. Quiet, n eat, sincere, and sweet. Her personality can ' t be beat. VIRGINIA KANNALY Ginny Honors 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Spanish Club 3,4; Allied Youth 2; Reflector Staff, Literary 3,4; Winter Con- cert Usher 4. Oh, for a division that ' s mostly male. ' Just opening her mouth brings on a gale. MARIE KEAN Elsie Honors 3; Spanish Club 4; Senior Party ; Science Fair 3; Open House 2; Home Room Messenger 4. Whose Spansh can I borrow now? I ' ll probably flunk it anyhow ' . ANITA KELLEY Nita Graduation Dance 4; Science Fair 1; Home Room Messenger 1 ; Attendance Slips 4. Laugh, laugh, laugh, and be merry Is the code of this dark-haired lass. RONALD KIMBALL Ronnie Hingham High School 1,2,3: Art Club 1,2; Executive Hoard 1,2. A stranger to us he might bare been. But his ready smile and infectious grin Charmed everyone in 219. DAVID KITTREDGE Spring Track 2; Winter Track 2,3; Student Council Assistant 4; Science Fair 3: Lunch Room Duty 4; Band 1,2; State Festival 1,2. He may fool you wish his quiet way. But he ' s really a charmer, they all say. DEXTER KOOPMAN Jake Class Nominating Committee 4; Senior Prom 4 Science Fii - 3: Home Room Mes- senger 3; Band 1.2.3.4; Orchestra 1.2,3.4; State Festival 1,2,3,4. Knou n to all along the way As one uith a laugh for you each day. MERLE KL1RTIS High Honors 1,2; Honors :i; Latin Certifi- cate of Honorable Merit 2; Librar Club 4; President, French Club 4; Class Pro- phecy 4; Science Fair 3; Rrfteclor Stall, Literary 4. CLAIRE LaMONTAGNE Butch Tennis Club 2; Graduation Dance 4; Sci- ence Fair 1,2; Open House I; Choir 2. Tall, stately, a pleasure to know; An attractive girl from head to toe. ROSE LAN A HAN Class Will 4. A t inkling eye, a sparkling sm le. M ' tH help make each day u or ' .h u hile. Oh, what a joy it would be To be so smart, yet study-free. RICHARD LASSE Dick Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 3; Winter Track 4; Football 1,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 3,4; Student Council Assistant 3.4; Junior Usher 3. Oh, girls, don ' t croivd so close to me. For I am sby, as you can see. JANE LEACH Janie Spaulding High School, Rochester, N. H. 1; Debating Club 1; Softball 1; Typewrit- ing Certificate 51, 3; Secretary to Mr. Kearns 3,4; Band 2; Choir 1,2. Off to the typeroom I must run, For a secretary ' s work is never done. JUDITH LEACH Judie Spaulding High School, Rochester, N. H. 1; Softball 1; Typewriting Certificate 46, Open House 3; Secretary to Mr. Martin 3,4; Band 2; Choir 1,2. Good things seem to come in pairs; What we ' ve said of Jane, Judith shares. DAVID LEITCH Dave Jericho High School, Vermont 1; Baseball 1; Basketball 1. F.F.A. 1,2. Who can deny that he ' s a good egg? Poultry ' s his business — enough said. DOROTHY LETH Dottie Honors 3; Home Room Spelling Bee Cham- pion 1 ; Gregg Transcription Certificate 1 Of), 4 ; Typewriting Certificate 51, 3; Class History 4; Home Room Messenger 1; Secretary to Miss Stockwell 3,4. Those dark brown eyes — she ' s quite a tease, But her personality is sure to please. WILLIAM LEWIS Red Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; Cross Country 3; Baseball Manager 1,2,3; Graduation Clothing 4; Science Fair 3. A little work, a lot of play, Not much homework, a perfect day. GERALD LITTLE Jerty Class Will 4; Junior Party }; Open House 2; Junior Usher 3; Book Roome 2,3,4. lore work; it fascinates me. I could sit and watch it for hours. KENT LOUD Brother Winter Track 1,2,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Class Nominating 3; Junior Decorating 3; Senior Prom Chairman 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council Assistant 3,4. His friends — he has many, His foes — has he any? MARLENE LUCAS Marl Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Bas- ketball I; Softball 1; Class Nominating 4; Class Banquet 4 ; Senior Prom 4 ; Open House 1,3. A smile and a sense of humor That will never fade. CARL LUOTO Quincy High School 1,2; Spring Track 2; Camera Club 2; Rifle Club 2; Who ' s Who 4. Why worry, what ' 11 it get you? A friendly smile is man ' s best virtue. MILDRED LYONS Millie Senior Play Selection 4; Science Fair 1 ; Open House 2; Secretary to Miss Lyons 3,4. With great sense of humor and lots of fun, Aitllie ' s a friend to everyone. MARY MacDONALD Mac Softball 3; Tennis Club 2; Allied Youth 2; Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4; Science Fair 1,3; Secretary to Miss Toomey 3,4. Alzcays so happy and full of vim, IVatch our, Mary, zvhen you go into a spin. EMILY MacKENZIE Emmy Typewriting Certificate 48, 3; Secretary to Mr. Boland 4; Open House 1. Quiet, sweet, and pleasant to meet, A combination that ' s hard to beat. JEAN MacKENZIE Open House 1,2,3. Speech is great. But silence is greater. THOMAS MacKENZIE Ma Open House 2,3; Band 3.4; Orchestra 2,3, 4; State Festival 2,3,4; New England Fes- tival 2; Book Room 4; Grade School Mes- senger 1,2,3. Not very big, not very husky, But when he toots, the sound is lusty. And we ' ll agree, his brain ' s not rusty. PHYLLIS MACKINTIRE Phyl Science Fair 1; Home Room Messenger 2,3; Secretary to Miss Andem 3.4; Attendance Slips 4; Typewriting Certificate 55, 3. Golden hair like sunlight gleaming. Here ' s a lass who ' s always beaming. NANCY MAHONEY Honors 1,2,3; French Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Class Will 4; Junior Decorating 3; Sci- ence Fair 3. Big brown eyes, a pretty smile, A friend to have all the while. CAROLYN MAJOR Carol Graduation Dance 4; Class Motto 3: Open House 1 ; Grade School Messenger 1 . Five feet two. with eyes of blue, Her smile is shy, her friendship true. PATRICIA MANN Pat Pep Club 4; Graduation Clothing 4; Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4; Science F air 1,3; Winter Concert Usher 4; Miss Stockwell ' s Assistant 4. Her sunny smile on a dreary day Will chase any clouds away. PETER MARAGET Pete F.F.A. 1.2,3. A farmer he ' ll be in future days: A true friend now, with quiet ways. JEAN MARCHANT Jeanie Spanish Club 3; Who ' s Who 4; Class Nom- inating 4; Class Motto 3; Junior Decorat- ing 3; Reflector Literary Staff 4; Record Hop 4. We see her coming, and then she goes. What she ' s up to. nobody knows. LORETTA MARIANO Loret Honors 2; Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Typewriting Certificate 45, 3; Soft- ball 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; Graduation Dance 4; Secretary to Miss Palmer 3,4. A laugh, a joke, a twinkling eye, If life is fun, then she ' ll get by. MARCIA MARLAND Beckie Spanish Club 3; Camera Club 2; Pep Club 3,4; Senior Party 4. ' Neath a quiet manner often lies the key To a dear friend of perfect sympathy. SHIRLEY MARLAND Honors 1.3; Latin Certificate of Honorable Merit 2; Spanish Club 4; Camera Club 2; Pep Club 4; Class History 4; Science Fair 3. A helping hand when days seem gray, A constant friend with a sunny way. HERBERT MARTIN Herbie Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1; Tennis Club 2; Stamp Club 2; Graduation Clothing 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2, 3,4; State Festival 1,2,3,4. Quiet though he may appear. There ' s plenty of fun when he is near. JAMES MARTIN Jimmy Football Manager 1,3.4; Class Will 4; Stu- dent Council 2,3.4; Science Fair 3,4; Lunch Room Duty 2,3,4; Fire Drill Duty 2,3,4; Victory Dance 4. A sunny wit. a twinkling eye. He ' s at his best when the girls go by. JAMES MATATALL Jim Projection Club 1,2,3.4. Assistant Manager 4; Science Fair 1; Open House 1, Junior Usher 3; Lighting for Plays and Assemblies 3.4. The busiest boy in 22} If he isn ' t there, he ' s at A. V. MILDRED MATSON Millie High Honors 2,3; Honors 1; Old Colony Club Honorary Member 4; Latin Certificate of Honorable Merit 3; Home Room Mes- senger 2. In Latin she excels us all; Her smile is big, her frowns are small. ROBERT MAXWELL Bob Science Fair 3; Band 1.2.3.4; Orchestra 2,3,4; State Festival 1,2,3,4; New England Festival 2,4. Quiet, reserved, and somewhat shy; On the ladder of success he ' ll climb high. PATRICIA McDONALD Rose Basketball 1.2,4; Volleyball 1.2.4; Field Hockey 1,2,4; Pep Club 4; Science Fair 3.4; Orchestra 2,3; State Festival 2.3. Red hair and freckles, smiling all day. Be serious? She can ' t, try as she may. MUSCA • ■ 33 JAMES McELROY Jimmie HELEN McGONNIGAL Wakefield High School 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Ski Club 1; Camera Club 2; Rifle Club 2,3; Projection Club 4. Why go to school every day? Let them miss you by staying away. ANN McKENNA Anna High Honors 1,2; Honors 3; Gregg Tran- scription Certificate 120, 4; Class Nominat- ing Commitree 3,4; Senior Prom 4; Senior Play 4; Reflector Literary Staff 2,3,4; Sec- retary to Mr. Nelson 4. In school you ' ll always see her talking. But out of school her hobby ' s walking. DOROTHY McMORROW Pep Club 3,4; Who ' s Who 4; Class Dues Collector 3,4; Fire Drill Duty 4; Reflector Literary Staff 2,3.4; Home Room Messenger 4; Sub Cheerleader 4. the secret of friendship you ' d like found, Try this solution: follow Dottie around. TERESA MEDEIROS Tei Projection Club 1; Pep Club 4; Science Fair 1,2; Open House 1,2,3; Winter Con- cert Usher 4; Record Hop 4; Snowball Hop 4. Never still a single minute; W hatever ' s doing, she ' s in it. LAWRENCE MILLER Larry St. Teresa Junior High School 1 ; Maiden Catholic High School 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Science Fair 3,4. Basketball makes Larry snappy; But a girl — twice -is happy. Pep Club 3,4; Junior Party 3; Senior Prom 4; Fire Drill Duty 4; Secretary to Mr. Ghiorse 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3, Head 4; Football Souvenir Staff 4. Petite and chic, happy and gay. Success is bound to come her way. PETER McKENNA Football 3,4; Senior Party 4. Happy-go-lucky is his nature. Short and slight is his stature. Dolly ARL1NE McNAMEE Gregg Transcription Certificate 120, 4; Typewriting Certificate 49, 4; Secretary to Miss Flaherty 4; Attendance Slips 4. Quiet in school, quiet at home. But how she talks on the telephone! JOHN MELVILLE Projection Club 1,2; Lunch Room Duty 4. John ' s a loyal member of the famous IVc. Mention another division; then, better flee. SHIRLEY MONKS Science F-ir 3; Open House 3. This little lass hasn ' t much to say, Lut she is wonderful in many a way. BARBARA McISAAC Barb Honors 2; Gregg Transcription Certificate 120, 4; Class Prophecy 4; Senior Play Selec- tion 4; Reflector Literary Staff 2,3,4; Secre- tary to Mr. Lyond 4. Poems and stories she can write; No limit to the words she can type. Pete JANICE McLAUGHLIN High Honors 1,2,3; Latin Certificate of Honorable Merit 2; Softball 2; French Club 4; Class Prophecy 4; Home Room Messen- ger 3. A in Spanish. A in lab, And to top it all, what a gift of gab! KATHERINE McPARTLAN Kathy Junior Picture Committee 3. Laugh and the world laughs with you — That ' s a motto she holds true. KENT MESERVE Baseball 2; Lunch Room Duty 3,4. Never let your home work Stand in the way of pleasure. Betty WESTON MONKS Wes Baseball Thayer Academy 3; Basketball 3 3; Track 3; Football 1. Wes is seemingly a quiet lad, While bucks, whiffle, and many other fads. DOUGLAS MORASH Doug Science Fair 3; Lunch Room Duty 4. Here one day, gone the next, Hut on the dance floor he needs no text. LUCILLE MORRIS Lulu Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Home Room Messenger 2; Secretary to Miss Ghiorse 4. Full of spirit, full of fun, Rejdy to share in things to be done. EDWARD MORRI SON West Junior High School, Watertown I; Broadcaster Staff 1; Spring Track 3: Win- ter Track 3 A ; Cross Country 4 ; Trac k Manager 3,4; Easter Play 3- Edward ' s interest is running in track. For he has no desire to follow the pack. EDWARD MURPHY Red Science Fair 1 . Behind that quiet blush You ' ll find a lasting friend. JOHN MURPHY Jack Football 1.2; Basketball 2.3; Farewell As- sembly 3. A good disposition and real personality — Where can you find a friend as fine as he? BARBARA NAT ALE Bibs Gregg Transcription Certificate 120. 4: Typewriting Certificate 50, 3; Who ' s Who 4; Class Nominating 4; Class Banquet 4; Secretary to Miss Canning, 3.4. Pretty blue eyes and curly hair. Her friendly Hi is heard everywhere. PAUL NERGER Football 1 ,2.3; Ski Club 1 ,4; Projection Club 2; Science Fair 1. What ' s the use of hurrying one? When it ' s done, it ' s done. ROSE NICHOLSON Honors 3; Farewell Assembly Chairman 3: Student Council Assistant 3,4; Reflector Art Editor 3,4; Secretary to Miss Petrucci 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Victory Dance 3.4. Her pretty smile and sparkling eyes Hare caused many a barrel of sighs. THOMAS NORTON Tom Somerville High School 1,2; Spring and Winter Track 1,2; Band 1.2; Spring Track 3; Ski Club 4; Projection Club 3.4; Science Fair 3; Band 3.4; Orchestra 3.4. Behold a true woman-hater — He hates to leave them alone. WILLIAM NORWOOD Jerry Science Fair 3; Band 3,4; Orchestra 3.4; State Festival 1 .2,3,4; New England Fes- tival 1,2; Drum Major 4; Choir 1,2,3,4. His shirts and ties are right in style. His drumming can be heard a mile. BEATRICE NOYES Belly Monday Club Honorary Member 4; Class Spelling Bee Champion 2; Latin Certificate of Honorable Merit 2; Basketball 1,4; French Club 4; Class Nominating 4; Reflec- tor Literary Staff 2,3,4. With her ability and pretty red hair, She 11 find success ' most anywher. PAUL O ' BRIEN Baseball 2,3. Co-Captain 4. What is school to our friend Paul? A bat, a fielder ' s mitt, and a baseball. SHEILA O ' CONNELL High Honors 1; Honors 3; Library Club 2; Junior Decorating Commitee 3; Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4; Reflector Literary Staff 3.4. What is the cause of her frustration? Could it be the Latin translation? FRANCIS OLIVA Frann Junior Usher 3. Napoleon was small, too. Franny, watch out for your Waterloo? SALYY PARDO Sal Farewell Assembly 3; Lunch Room Duty 4. Dashing brown eyes and slick black hair. Merrily he goes without a care. WILLIAM PEPE Bill MARILYN PERKINS Home Room Spelling Eee Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Winter i ; Cross Country 2,3,4, Cap- : Prom i; StuJen: Council Honors 1,2; Ch.maion 3; Track 1,2,3, tin i ; Seni Assistant 3. D ;rk broi: n hair, dark brown eyes, Here is Mercury in disguise. HELLEN PETERSON Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Open House 1; Attendance Slips 4; Home Room Secretary 3. Pretty blonde hair and a charming manner. She is sweet to whomever she greets. KENNETH PRICE Zeke Projection Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Decorating 3; Lighting for Plays and Assemblies 2,3,4. What ' s the use of hurrying? What ' s the use of worrying? JANE PURDY Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; ball 3; Pep Club 4; Science Fair 1. Cute dimples and a bright smile Rale high u ilh Jane all the while. Soft- CLAIRE REID Typewriting Certificate 47, 3; Pep Club 4; Secretary to Mr. Lyons 3,4. she were paid for smiling, She ' d be a millionaire. Perky JEAN PETERSON Class Spelling Bee Champion 3; Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Class Will 4; Junior Party 3; Senior Play 4; Student Council Assistant 2,3.4; Lunch Room Duty 2,3,4. Cheery smiles and hearty hellos Follow her wherever she goes. RUTH PHOENIX Typewriting Certificate 53, 3; Winter Con- cert Usher 4; Open House 1,2,3; Attend- ance Slips 4. Quiet, though friendly and sweet, There are none any finer than she. GAIL PROSSER Softball 1; Pep Club 4; Class History 4; Senior Party 4; Open House 1,2; Winter Concert Usher 4; Health Office Attendant 3,4. Laughter in her eyes of blue As she chatters all day through. MERILYN RAYMOND Merrv Thayer Academy 2; French Club 3; Allied Youth 1; Pep Club 4. Just like a page from SEVENTEEN, Her clothes are smart, her taste is keen. CYNTHIA REMONDINI Chick Honors 1; Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Pep Club 3,4; Science Fair 1; Home Room Messenger 1. didn ' t have time to do it, But it will get done sometime. Pete Gregg Transcription Certificate 100, 4; Pep Club 4; Home Room Messenger 4; Choir 1,2,3. A sweet little miss with eyes of blue, With curly hair to enhance them, too. Ruthie DOROTHY PRATT Dott-y Softball 2; Pep Club 4; Class Dues Col- lector 3,4; Open House 1; Victory Dance 4; Snowball Hop 4. Her smiling face and graceful ways Will bring her fame and worthy praise. FRANCES PUOPOLO Fran 1,2,3; Home Room Spelling Bee 1 ; Spanish Club 3,4; Senior Play Honors Champ Selection 4; Winter Concert Usher Though in stature she ' s not tall. A friend sincere, admired by all. ELIZABETH RliGAL Betty Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury 1,2,3; So- dality Prefect 2; Librarian 2,3; Tennis Club 3. A quiet though cheerful miss, With sparkling eyes, she ' s full of bliss. THOMAS RICHARDSON Science Fair 2,3. Tommie What, don ' t tell me you have to stay After school another day! PEGASUS • • 35 SAGITTA JOHN RIPLEY Projection Club 1 ; Science Fair Though be grew up like a weed. His bobby is planting flower seed. CHESTER ROW ELL Honors 1,2. Chet A handsome lad with a weakness for girls, Big brown eyes and hair that curls. CHARLES SERVICE Pete Projection Club 2; Junior Decorating 3; Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4; Senior Play 4; Reflector Art Staff 2; Home Room Mes- senger 3. Always a smile from ear to ear, He ' s a sure success in any career. RICHARD SHEPHERD Though he devotes little time to speech, If there ' s a need, he ' s always in reach. JEAN SHORES Jeannie Typewriting Certificate 58, 3; Open House 1; Home Room Messenger 2; Attendance Slips 2. With her manner sincere. She ' ll have a successful career. RALPH ROSE Honors 3; Projection Club 1,2,3,4; Science Fair 3; Lighting for Plays and Assemblies 2,3.4. W ' ber Why. ' .. oh. where down tn A. can Ralphie be? V., naturally. PATRICIA RUMBLE Typewriting Certificate 52. 3. Eyes that twinkle and shine Prove that she has a merry time. DAVID SETTELE Set Spring and Winter Track 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Class Motto Chairman 4; Student Coun- cil Assistant 2,3,4; Lunch Room Duty 2,3,4; Fire Drill Duty 2,3.4. He seems to hare the knack for track. Witty, full of fun, he ' s sharp as a lack. NANCY SHERRIFF Senior Party 4. Petite, charming, and sweet. She ' s a friend that ' s bard to beat. SALLY SHLTFLETON Shuff Senior Party 4; Student Council Assistant 3.4; Open House 1; Lunch Room Duty 3,4; Fire Drill Duty 3,4; M.iroon and Gold Busi- ness Manager 4; Cheerleader 4. She has the dash of VOGUE And the style of MADEMOISELLE. CAROL ROSSETT1 Class Treasurer 3.4; Spanish Club Secretary 3; Class Nominating 3; Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4; Student Council 4; Victory Dance 4. Charming manner, fashionable clothes. Sunshine follows wherever she goes. Pat LINWOOD SEWER Leu Honors 1 .2; Home Room Spelling Eee Champion 2; Latin Certificate of Honorable Merit 2; Track Manager 1.2; Stamp Club 1; Usher at Football Games 2; Laboratory Assistant 3.4. Bent on playing chess is this lad Seater, And of idle talk a firm believer. RICHARD SHEA Cardo Science Fair 3; Open House 2. Qutet. though friendly, he wears a smile: Happily he proceeds through any trial. MARY-JANE SHOLES Janie Open House 1,2; Room 112 Supply Clerk All through the day she beams with glee. She ' s full of fun and fancy free. ROBERT SMITH Smitty Projection Club 1.2.3.4; Science Fair 1,2. A fine disposition in this happy boy Will bring to us all a great deal of joy. ROBERTA SPAIN Bobbie Pep Club 3,4; Spanish Club Program Chair- man 3; Junior Party 3; Fire Drill Duty 4; Band 1; Cheerleader 3,4; Graduation Dance 4. We ' re glad to know this pretty lass, A credit to our Senior Class. FRED SPARGO Ted Freddy, is your homework done? No, but am I having fun. ' ELMER STENNES Buster Stamp Club I; Graduation Clothing 4; Stu- dent Council Assistant 4; Science Fair 3; Lunch Room Duty 4; Grade School Mes- senger I . To this motto he holds fast: He who laughs shall surely last. MARILYN STEWART Stewie Basketball 3; Softball 3; Open House 1,2: Home Ro.mi Messenger 1; Choir 3. Cheerful , happy, and gay. Her face is bright like the sun ' s ray. HAROLD STONE Stony Science Fair 1,3. Smart, capable, good-looking, too, This blend of virtues is found in few. MARY SULLIVAN Sis Basketball 1,2; Badminton I; Senior Play Selection 4; Science Fair 2; Open House 1; Home Room Messenger 4. Her faults are few, her virtues many. She ' ll never be poor, though she hasn ' t a penny. ROBERT SULLIVAN Sully Football 1; Science Fair 3. Sometimes bashful, though not unsociable, He ' s tall, quiet, and most dependable. SHIRLEYANN SULLIVAN Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, Grad- uation Clothing 4; Home Room Messenger 3; Secretary to Miss Silvester 3,4; State Fes- tival 1,2; New England Festival 2; Choir 1,2,3. One thing accounts for her size; She got caught in a shower - — unsanforized. HOWARD SWEET Camera Club 1; Science Fair 1,3; Band 2; Orchestra 2 ; State Festival 2 ; Year Book Candid Photographer 4. Now take a ftose and do look sweet For your picture by Howard Sweet. AUDREY THAYER Audie High Honors 1,3; Honors 2; Latin Certifi- cate of Honorable Merit 3; Ski Club 1,3,4; Class Motto 3; Junior Party 3; Senior Prom 4 ; Reflector Literary Staff 2,3, Editor-in- Chief 4. Goldilocks, the girl with the friendly smile, Poise, personality, a winning style. EDWIN THAYER Ted Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 1; Junior Rotirian 4; Class History 4; Band 1,2.3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; President of Music Groups 4. His manner is gay and debonair; His classic music $lls the air. GARY TH1BAULT Science Fair 3. A talent for roller skating he shows; A sport, it seems, he never outgrows. CATHERINE THIBEAULT Cathy Rockland High School 1; Basketball 1: Chorus 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Fairhaven High School, Fairborn, Ohio 2; Chorus 2; Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3. Talkative and busy as she can be, We certainly like her pleasantry. SHIRLEY TIRRELL Shirl Basketball I; Class Dues Collector 4; Open House 2; Home Room Messenger 1; At- tendance Slips 1 . Her friends know she is vivacious; Her teachers know she is loquacious. DEREK. WALKER Drick Bedford Junior High School, Westport, Connecticut 1; Honors 3; Baseball 2,3,4. Knowledge is a treasure, But practice is the key to it. To hunt the duck with his gun, Is bit theory of good fun. GEORGE WALLING Punchy HENRY WALLINGFORD Home Room Spelling Bee Champion 2; Football Manager 3.4; F.F.A. 2,3.4; Band 2; State Festival 2; F.F.A. Public Speaking Contest 2,4. Although he isn ' t very tall, George is always on the ball. MEREDITH WARDWELL Honors 1,2; Basketball 1,3,4; Softball 1.2 V Field Hockey 1,3,4; Who ' s Who 4; Refleitor Literary Staff 2,3,4; Choir 4. With all her studies under her thumb, No uonder she looks so very gladsome. JOHN WEST Honors 3; Football 3; Cross Country 1; F.F.A. 1,2; Usher at Football Games 4. It success is measured by height, John ' s future will surely be bright. LEAH WHITMAN !(,■,] Honors 1; Ski Club 1,4; Senior Play 4; Science Fair 3; State Festival 1; Christmas Play 2; Choir 1. Think how dull the world would be Without some merriment and glee. THEODORE WOLFE Honors 2; Home Room Spelling Bee Cham- pion 3; Typewriting Certificate 57, 3; Jun- ior Decorating 3; Junior Party 3; Senior Party 4. Clothes so real, hair slicked back. Nothing does Teddy ' s appearance lack. U. S. Army 1949-1952; Class Nominating 1949. He ' s not so quiet as you think. Haven ' t you ever seen that wink. ' Merry Lou DOROTHY WEBSTER Honors 1; Basketball 2; Ski Club 1; Span- ish Club 3; Senior Play 4; Science Fair 3; Open House 3- With such a comrade, such a friend. We ' ll gladly tourney to the world ' s end. Jack RONALD WHITE Winter Track 2; Football 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Junior Rotarian 4. Tame and fortune is his fate; There ' s no denying this chap ' s great. MONICA WICHERT Honors 1; Ski Club 1; Spanish Club Tennis Club 1; Science Fair 3- To study or not to study. That is the question. Teddy RUSSELL WOODWORTH Honors 1; Spring Track 3.4; Winter Track 3.4; Cross Country 3,4; Usher at Football Games 4. Here ' s a fellow we salute; For him there is no substitute. DAVID WARD The smallest senior of them all, Dave ts scarcely five feet tall. Dave Dottie JOAN WEIDMAN Joanie Gregg Transcription Certificate 60, 3; Typewriting Certificate 63. 3; Basketball 2; Pep Club 4; Secretary to Mr. Jack 3.4; Choir 3. Merry is she the whole day long: Life to her is a joyful song. Houdie JANICE Yt HITEHOUSE High Honors 1; Honors 2.3; American Legion Oratorical Winner 4; Class Nomi- nating 4; Class Banquet 4; Senior Parry 4; Senior Prom 4; Senior Play 4. A helping hand, a sunny smile. A friend to treasure all the while. Monie DORIS WIRTZ Dory High Honors 1; Honors 2.3; Ski Club 1,3,4; Spanish Club 3.4. President 4; Pep Club 3.4. Treasurer 4; Class Nominating 4; Class Banquet 4; Reflector Literary Staff 2,3, Assistant Editor 4. A truer friend we cannot know: A soft, sweet voice pleading. Don ' t go. ' Woody NORMAN WRIGHT Normie Good Government Day Representative 4; Spring Track 1.2,4; Football 1.2,3.4. Co- Captain 4; Basketball 1.2.3.4, Co-Captain 4; Class Nominating 3; Student Council 2,3; Maroon and Gold Staff Editor-in- Chief 3. Here ' s a fellow u ho sttnds the test: As an all-round athlete be is the best I II COMMITTEE Janice Hokanson, Chairman Mary Cipullo Francis Dellamano Dorothy Ferguson Robert Fitzgerald William Harraghy Eleanor Hughes Dorothy Leth Thomas Mackenzie Shirley Marland Gail Prosser Edwin Thayer The log, a recorder, a new type of machine, recalling our four-year class history TIME MARCHES BACK a recent trip aboard a space ship, the following conversation took place between the co-pilot and members of the crew. Sir, this new time machine is quite an invention. Yes. it is; it reminds me of a tele- vision set. except that the dial brings in the events of a certain year rather than the pro- gram on a channel. Sir, would it be all right to entertain the passengers with the time machine dur- ing the trip? They are the Class of 1953 of Weymouth High, and many of them can- not remember all the big events of the best four years of their lives. PASSENGERS Oh! There ' s the boys ' gym. and the (Alternately) decorations are very attractive. It is the night of our reception. The picture is changing to the ban- quet; m ' m ' m. my mouth is still watering. Look at the crowd at our graduation and they are listening to the High Honor Essays of Sylvia Grant, Janet Bergfors, and Beatrice Noyes. CO-PILOT CAPTAIN PILOT Now the Senior Prom is on the screen. That was a night to remember for all of us. The beautiful music we hear now is coming from Mr. Jack ' s Winter and Spring Concerts, which were big successes. This picture is the stage of our auditorium, but it looks more like a school room. It is. I know, the open- ing night of the big hit, ' Our Miss Brooks ' . The ' Snowball Hop ' , which we see now, helped a great deal to lower the class dues. The Class of ' 53 is together again, celebrating their Senior Party in this scene. There is a picture of Normie Wright being con- gratulated for winning the honor of representative from Weymouth High School for Good Government Day. His picture begins to fade and we see Janet Coveney ' s happy expressions as she learns that she has won the D. A. R . award. What is this? It looks as if everyone were dressed in his oldest clothes. It must be that they are headed for the Hobo Hop ' . The machine is picking up the picture of the boys ' gym and I hear the strains of one of Eddie Fisher ' s hit tunes, as the record is spun by Alan Dary at our Record Hop ' . . . 41 I see the football players and their partners at the Athletic Dance, which was sponsored by the Student Council and given in honor of our famous football team for a season of which we were all very proud. Co-captains Ronnie White and Norm Wright piloted the team through a good year, with the support of the cheer- leaders, led by Helen McGonnigal. This picture takes us back to the auditorium where we are watching the rally. ' Tales of a Gypsy ' , before the Quincy game. Well, I guess that finishes our senior year; I wonder what ' s next. The time machine has one improvement over television; it shows the true coloring of the scenes in the picture. Fearing ' s Pond is a beautiful shade of blue and its mirror-like surface is disturbed only by the splashing of boys and girls at our Junior Outing. Now that famed joke maker of Weymouth High School. Mr. Prescott Brown, appears at the outside as- sembly, and he is awarding Stu Ferguson the Harvard Book as the outstanding junior student. 42 There seems to be great excitement in this scene among the students. On the screen people are gathered in groups and gossiping about the rumor that Look Magazine ' is going to do a seven-page article on Wey- mouth High as the Notre Dame of high school football. The team ' s second consecutive year as Class A Champ- ions has won them great fame. I think I hear laughing, and in the picture every- one seems to be crowded around in a circle. I wonder what ' s going on. Oh. I know. It is the girls ' gym and we are initiating the class officers: Stewart Ferguson as pres- ident. Frank Burgess as vice president. Janet Coveney as secretary, and Carole Rossetti as treasurer. I still remem- ber the entertainment: we had some very talented boys and girls in our class. Wow! What a crowd of people! They are all look- ing into the centre of a big arena. It looks like Boston Garden the night Weymouth beat Winthrop in the quarter finals of the tournament. Remember the rally before that game when the two famous Celtic players came to rouse the enthusiasm of the student body to sup- port our basketball team? Remember how huge they looked beside Joan Williams who was head cheerleader? Now two thrones are coming into view. They must be for the king and queen of football at our Victory Dance, which climaxed one of our best seasons. The goal posts are falling down! It is the picture of the happy Weymouth fans as they knock down posts for souvenirs of the Greenfield game, which was the most ex- citing one of the season. All our rallies were outstanding that year, but I think the Brockton Rally, ' Secret Rendezvous ' that you are looking at now, was the best of them all. That was a busy year. Let ' s turn the dial to ' 51, our sophomore year. The reception of the time machine is so clear you can even note the burns caused by the hot sun at our sophomore outing. College Pond provided the setting for this gay swimming party. That year the track team had a very good season and competed in the state meet at White Stadium in Franklin Park. Now you can see a Weymouth contestant pole-vaulting in the picture. Next are Mr. Jack ' s music groups trying for top honors at the State Music Festival, which was being held at Weymouth High. The machine takes us to Braves Field where Wey- mouth is playing in the state baseball tourney. The team had a great season that year and their playing ability won them the invitation to the tourney. The scene is once again taking place at Boston Garden, where a very succesful basketball team reached the semi-finals. There is a man talking to the student body; he is talking about the Allied Youth programs that some high schools had organized. Roy Breg was successful in creat- ing interest in our school to start an Allied Youth Club of our own. I wonder what palm trees are doing in the picture. It ' s the football team. But what are they doing in bathing suits at his time of year? Don ' t you remember how they went to Florida and beat Landon High in the Gator Bowl? That was their first year as Class-A Champions, and the team was given a Victory Dance by the Student Council in honor of the undefeated season. The screen has darkened and I can barely make out figures moving along the street. It must be one of our night rallies. Oh! I see now. The parade started at Lin- • • 43 coin Square, continued along to Jackson Square, and ended at Weymouth High, where speeches were given by the coach and some of the team. ' ' Now let ' s see what happened in our freshman year, when Weymouth High was new to most of us and could have been compared to a labyrinth, because in our eyes it was a maze of corridors and doors which required a de- tailed map to understand. ' ' Remember how confused and bewildered we were with those complicated split lunches? We were always getting our Fridays and Mondays mixed. We are now seeing the first concerts of our high school career. Mr. Jack, as usual, had fine music groups that year and they made the Spring and Winter Concerts successful productions. Someone seems to be wrestling on the stage at Weymouth High. It doesn ' t seem possible. Wrestling at W.H.S.? It must be that assembly when a wrestler re- vealed the fake practices of the professional wrestlers. 44 Why is there a picture of the Orange Bowl on the screen? What did that have to do with our freshman year? I know— as a reward for the football team ' s unbeaten season, the team was given an educational trip to Miami. Florida. They saw the game at the Orange Bowl on New Year ' s Day. After such a remarkable year, as far as football is concerned, why does everyone look so broken-hearted? I see a score-board in the picture which reads: Saugus 7. Weymouth 6. That was the most heart-breaking game of our entire four years. Those smiling faces peering from the screen of the time machine look like Anna Comeau. Joan Williams. Lois Terry, and Joanne MacKinnon. Anna won the Miss Aggie Contest for the freshman class, and Joanne MacKinnon was winner for the high school. We have recalled most of the highlights of our years at Weymouth High School. We certainly have. You know, the time machine will continue to record events. Maybe at some time in the future we shall be able to see later events it has pictured. INFORMALS I. Howard Sweet, Helen McGonnigal; 2. Alice Ames, Jane Adams; 3. Meredith Wardwell; 4. Rose Nicholson; 5. Home Room 302; 6. Carolyn Major; 7. Marie Guidice; 8. Stuart Ferguson; 9. Marie DeLorenzo; 10. Priscilla Hollander, Jean Marchant; 11. John Bates, Glenn Allen; 12. Alice Ames, Diane Fisher, Ruth Hutchins; 13. Norman Wright, John Murphy, James Martin; 14. Helen McGon- nigal; 15. Rose Nicholson. 46 CLASS CENSUS I. Most Popular Girl Janet Coveney 1. Best Dressed Girl Janet Coveney 2. Most Carefree David Cote 3. Class Artist Rose Marie Nicholson 4. Class Heartbreaker Richard Lasse 4. Woman Hater Richard Lasse 5. Most Likely to Succeed Frank Hale 6. Class Actress Janice Whitehouse 7. Class Poet Derek Walker 8. Wittiest Virginia Kannaly 9. Class Musician Edwin Thayer io. Most Popular Boy .... Norman Wright 10. Class Athlete Norman Wright 11. Class Comedian John Murphy 12. Most Dependable .... Audrey Thayer 13. Class Actor Charles Service 14. Most Popular with the Men , . Anna Comeau 15. Most Popular with the Women . Robert Barnes 16. Best School Citizen Glenn Allen 17. Prettiest Patricia Ford 18. Best Dressed Boy Joseph Hill NFORMALS 1. Barbara Glidden; 2. Audrey Thayer; 3. Douglas Currier; 4. Carol Hi 5. Meredith Wardwell; (i. Andrew Cignarella: 7. fane Adams: 8. Janice Cavallo: 9. Marie DeLorenzo; 10. Back row left to right: janice Hokanson, Pollv Pitcher, Joan Porter, Patricia Ducey, and Barbara Glidden. Front row: Marguerite Chase, Rita Files and Jean Peardon; 11. Elizabeth Hassan: 12. Seventh grade, Adams School; 13. Marcia Marland; 14. Marguerite Chase; 15. Front row left to right: Ruth Hutchins, Carol Hunt and Shirley Greenhalgh. Second row: Claire Dennehy and Marcia Marland. Third row: Barbara Natale and Nanc Finch. COMMITTEE Joseph Hill, Chairman Glenn Allen Eleanor Anderson Sally Armour John Bates James Campbell Wayne Clark Marcia Davidson John Fitzgerald Patricia Ford Marcia Hannafin David Hogue Donald Jerpi Merle Kurtis Barbara McIsaac Janice McLaughlin Helen Peterson Doris Wirtz Destination, the time machine taking us into the future DESTI NATION JJT AM the Controller of Destinies; I weave the fates of all. Now I sit before my time machine; everything is ready. The fu- ture will pass before me at the turn of a dial. I shall review what I have planned for the Weymouth High School Graduating Class of 195:5. 1 turn on the set and a huge benefit performance appears. All the top entertainers are there. Dick Shea, the much demanded M.C., is introducing Helen McGonnigal to sing to the enor- mous crowd. She is backed up by the best band in the land, that of George Walling. The dance duo of Dottie McMorrow and Marilyn Perkins, Marianne Goldsworthy with her rythymic ac- cordian, Bill Fegurson holding that mellow sax of his, and Bar- bara Durkee, the acrobatic dancer, are waiting in the right hand wings. Over in the left wing, nervously awaiting their introductions, are that hillbilly team of Mary MacDonald and Billy Brooks, Teddy Thayer, fresh from his first interplanetery piano concert. Billy Hearn, the fine trumpeter, Jake Koopman, recently voted the best trombonist by Downbeat magazine, and that tremendous comedian, George Flate— and there ' s Bob Dickie, preparing to serenade his many fans. My goodness, what ' s that crowd doing at the stage door? Some people are trying to make their way through. I can see — yes, Liz Hassan, star of A ride on an Arabian Rug. the Broadway hit. There ' s Ellie Durante, the Hollywood star and Andy Cignarella, the night club comedian. More musicians are ar- riving, Tommy MacKenzie, the popular pianist, and Herbie Mar- tin, carrying his precious trombone case. Now Dick is introducing famous people m the audience. Frank Burgess, middleweight boxing champion of the world, and Tish Ford, well-known cover girl with a coiffure designed by the talented Peggy Chase. Seated with Jane Adams, the famous busi- ness woman, is Nora Fopiano, now the wile of a wall street ty- coon. A lew rows behind them is Doris Jacobson, a top model, and Ann Cleveland, who advertises Glimmer shampoo. Sitting near Doris Wirt , the syndicated Broadway columnist, is Harold Stone, the owner of Stone ' s Stupendous Stair Steps, Inc. Just alighting from a Cadillac is Ken Price, the spoils an- nouncer, with Paul O ' Brien and Butch Brown, stars ol the Planet Pulverizers, a baseball team, also Jack Fitzgerald and Dave Hen- derson, the leading combination of Spate Skippers. What an odd-looking building comes into my sight as I turn the dial; it is an observatory on remote Pluto. What daring pio- neers are these? Elmer S tonnes, Linwood Seaver, Bob Fitzgerald, David Fisher, and Ronnie Fries are the brave scientists on this barren planet. And the first woman to reach Pluto is the re- search scientist, Margie Crimmins. What a busy place it is! The technical secretaries are Barbara Natale, Barbara Adamson, Rose Lanahan, Phillis MacKintire, Janice Cavallo. and Shirley Green halgh. The scene changes again. It seems to be a medical convention. There is Meredith Wardwell, the famed physical therapist. The nurses, Mary Lou Gilligan, June Badger, Marie Kean, and Shirley Martland, are living on Venus. Gail Prosser, Ann Belcher, Dorothy Webster, Marie Guidice, are now working at the hospital for cosmic diseases. Pinky Burt, Patricia Mann, Ellie Hughes, and Carole Frizgerald are the assistants of the famed surgeon, Frank Hale. Among the medical secretaries pres- ent are Joyce Boyle, Merilyn Raymond, Jane Purely, and Betty- Mae Hart. Bobbie Spain, Marcia Marland, and Monica Wichert are head nurses on Saturn. I see Bill Haraghy, the brain surgeon, talking with Jim Campbell, who has his own drug firm. • • 51 What gaiety appears on my screen! It ' s Janet Bergfors at her husband ' s Play Resort. Relaxing in the sun are Ralph Rose and Jimmy Matatall, the inventors of the 3-D motion picture. En- joying the sports is Franny Oliva, the theatrical agent, with two of his best clients, Carl Hill, the hypnotist, and Pete Service, the Broadway actor. Frank Zottoli is taking a rest from flying his saucer around the universe. Derek Walker, whose latest poetic work has been acclaimed by the critics, is playing tennis with Marlene Lucas, the successor to Hedda Hopper. Marcia Davidson, the psychologist, and Janice McLaughlin, the lawyer, are on a hiking trip with Emily and Jean MacKenzie, on vacation from their catering service. I see many uniforms before me. It seems to be a military con- vention. There ' s Jack Ripley, the famed Marine general, talking with Ron White, the Navy commander. Carol Hunt and her ad- miral husband are walking across the hall with Merle Kurtis, now married to a well-known Southern Marine colonel. Discus- sing the marvellous banquet prepared under the supervision of Alice Ames, the renowned dietitian, are Cynthia Remondini and her Army major husband with Barbara Gewecke, head of the Waves. Also present are Cathy Thibeault and her vice-admiral husband, talking with Jack West, in private life a florist, who is represent- ing the National Guard. In the centre of that crowd by one of the tables is Frannie Dellamano discussing politics with several other officers. Viewed now is the grand opening of an enormous building, stretching out over more than a mile of land and several hun- dreds of storeys high. Ted Wolfe is the designer of the edifice with Bob Fulton heading the actual construction. Both are now re- ceiving the laurels which they truly deserve at this great event. The building will be a city within a city, for it will contain over a hundred different stores and businesses. Faith Allen is present at the opening and looks about the space here that is to be her dress shop, fane Forbush, with Terry Medeiros, is also opening a shop, the fashions of which will be exclusively designed and executed by the two girls. Dick Choate ' s ice cream parlor (all the ice cream of which, by the way, is made under Dick ' s strict super- 52 vision) is just one block down. In the immense square within the building the dedication ceremonies are under way with Nummie Cazeault giving the opening address, and Budgie Barcello, now a Weymouth minister, delivering the invocation. Pete McKenna. well-known T V comedian, takes over as M. C. Besides the de- signer and contractor, the chief engineers who helped plan this great building, Fred Spargo, Russ Woodworth, Bob Corridan, and Tom DeLorey, are introduced. From them the spotlight shifts to the many decorators who add so much to the artistic worth of the project. Rose Nicholson, who, even though she is now married to a prominent doctor, still pursues a part-time ca- reer in the field of design. A highlight of the ceremonies is a fash- ion show. Marcia Hannafin is the commentator. Coming down the ramp in attractive cocktail dresses are Priscilla Darling and Claire LaMontagne. Following in billowing evening gowns are the lovely models, Joan Weidman and Priscilla Hollander. Mod- eling Jantzen bathing suits are Esther Horsley and Nancy Sherrift. Those ushering for this club show are Shirley Ann Sullivan, wife of a business executive, Ruth Phoenix, whose husband produces Bouncing Baby Bibs, and Joyce Abbott, mother of five boys. Sell- ing tickets are the prominent society leaders, the former Dorothy Pratt, Loretta Mariano, and Rose McDonald, while Anita Kelley, now wife of a properous lumberman, and Millie Lyons, whose twin sons are her pride and joy, are in charge of refreshments. Seated in the audience with Betty Regal, wife of a steel magnate, is Anne McKenna, owner of an exclusive dress shop. Across the room I see Lucille Morris and Helen Peterson whose Luc-Len restaurant is very popular. The program says that models are appearing, courtesy of Majestic Models, run by Sally Armour and Marilyn Barnicoat. What ' s that misty-shaped object in the distance? Why, it ' s the moon! There are Rod Hobson, Pete Maraget, Tommy Rich- ardson, and Woody Barnes with their hot rods . Those rocket cars belong to Bob Fusco, Ed Murphy, and Jimmy McElroy. They ' re going to race Wayne Clark and one of his many Buicks around the moon. Frank Belcastro and Bob Hunkins are the official judges. Nancy Finch will award the lucky winner the trophy. H ' m ' m, a lecture room is now before me, but these aren ' t students — they ' re teachers. Well, they are learning now. I see Janice Whitehouse and Nancy Mahoney, conversing avidly in French. The teacher who has revolutionized elementary schools, Gigi Kannaly, is walking with Mildred Malson, who brought Latin to the Juppitans, and Betty Noyes, the renowned English professor. Claire Dennehy, and Frances Puopolo, both of whom are teachers, are comparing notes on latest books with librarians, Mary Sullivan and Gertrude Chella. Huddled in a corner of a lecture room talking to Edward Morrison, trig prof at Raymond ' s ' Rithmatic Academy, are Russ Jack, whose music system is used throughout the Universe, and Jerry Norwood, the leader of the recent United Universe Parade on Earth. With another change of scenery, 1 find a view of a women ' s club meeting. All the girls are busily playing canasta. One of the foursomes is made up of Anne Corbo, taking time off from her duties as a supervisor at the telephone company; Pat Rumble, now the wife of a police chief; Jean Shores, operator of one of the latest business machines; and stenographer, Arline McNamee. Arriving in one of the many cabs owned by Billy Lewis is Janie Daly, part owner in the company producing a laundiron machine, which washes, dries, irons, and folds clothes automatically. She is accompanied by Joan Harson, who is married to a bank pres- ident. At a table near the door is Flossie Gardner, wife of a former Marine; Dotty Ferguson, whose book store is always well-patron- ized; Barbara Hollace, well-known in her set for her travels throughout the world with her wealthy husband; and Rita Files whose famous dolls are sold on every planet. With a turn of the dial, I see before me that new television studio, WEY-TV, located in the heart of the now enormous city of Weymouth. David Ward is one of the executives there, as is Dick Higgins. Many of the TV personalities there, I observe, are from W.H.S., Class of ' 53. There ' s Jean Horton, whose fashion comments are heard over the station. Talking with her is Ronnie Kimball, the director of the studio. The Leach twins, Jane and Judy, are about to go before the camera for a Handsome Heady Home Permanent commercial as 1 hear announcer, Larry Miller, shout, Which twin has the Heady} A few moments later, sig- nals are made by television engineer, Tom Norton, to end the program and, with the close, the Leach twins are congratulated on their excellent work by one of the advertising agents, Gary Thibault. Returning to her dressing room after nearly an hour ' s performance is Janice Hokanson. However, just as she leaves the set, she is stopped for an interview by Paid Nerger, star reporter on the Weymouth World. Passing them in the corridor on his way to the news telecast room is universally known TV correspondent, Kent Meserve. As he arrives in the studio, Dick Lasse, famous athlete and coach, endorses Kittredge ' s Korn Krackles, concocted by David Kittredge. Following Dick, the singing trio of Connie Bennett, Marilyn Stewart, and Jean Peterson add much to the sales appeal for Dave ' s Krackles. In another section of the studio that zany comedian, Weston Monks, prepares for his perform- ance. Outside the studio, about to enter to view a show are Carol Bridge and Maryann Joseph, merchandisers for Donald A. Jerpi Sons, a department store, and Betty Daw, wife of a well-known football player. Spread out before my eyes is the first ball of the social sea- son. Among the many Weymouthites present are Jean Bowen, Barbara Mclsaac, Mary Donovan, and Barbara Gritchman, New York City secretaries, admiring the ballroom designed by Walter Hawkesworth ' s firm of interior decorating. A television camera is focussed by George Draper, one of the most famous cameramen, on Anna Comeau who manufactures Comeau ' s Complexion Cream, and also on Bob Fay whose dancing schools are located on all the planets. Social workers, Mary Alerding and Ruthie Hutchins, are discussing a recent case with lawyer Sylvia Grant. In the background Bill Donahue, private detective, is seen. Focussed in view is one of the most famous planetariums of Earth whose founders are the prominent scientists, Howard Grey and David Gamble. As one enters, Carolyn Major is seen at her desk, efficiently carrying out her duties as receptionist, while leaving one of the offices, is Jimmy Eaton, highly acclaimed astrologer. Busily working over apparently complicated problems 53 concerning interplanetary relations is Don Abt, with his secre- tary Shirley Monks, tediously recording her findings. At the tar end of the observatory is Jerry Little, peering searchingly through a giant telescope. Before his eyes he sees a maze of space highways, and, together with Carl Luoto at the radar controls, the space traffic is directed through the skies. Joan Anderson, who is conducting a group of science students with their professor, Joe Brooks, through the planetarium, pauses briefly by these two. then continues on, next explaining the work of the Inter- planetary Trade Corporation of which Earl Bates is president. Nearing the operations department of the planetarium, I notice the names of John Bakish, Edwin Barnard, and John Bates, chief engineers, printed in gold letters upon the door. Farther down a corridor are business executives, Don Beals, Arnold Briggs, and Arthur Burgess, who, worried about the slack in interplanetary commerce, are in conference with top scientists, Bill Browne and Dave Cote. Marie DeLorenzo is also present fulfilling her task as she compiles a report for the planetarium files, while Paul Coffey of the Interplanetary Improvement Association also takes notes of the proceedings. Suddenly, the doors of the conference room fix open as chairman of the science board, Jackie Murphy, dashes in late. With brief apologies for his tardiness, he expresses excuses to Bill Pepe for his absence at the meeting. Bill is at this very time working on an invention which will revolutionize the uni- verse — wings which, when attached to one ' s feet will enable a person to ilv through space. Together with the breathing mask invented by Bob Maxwell, the apparatus surely would enable the average individual to pay more frequent visits to the other planets oi tire universe. Dave Settele, whose fame has reached the lai thest corners of the planets for his courage and daring, will test Bill ' s new invention when finally perfected. The meeting begins anew and the scene on the time machine shifts. Again I turn the dial of destiny, this time to the planet Mar«. There in the U.U. (United Universe) building is Kent Loud and Gubby Allen, delegates from Earth to the U.U. Jimmy Martin, secretary general of the U.U., is also present. Among those from the Class of ' 53 prominent in universal affairs are Joe 54 Gomes, Dave Leitch, and Julia Forcier. Busily transcribing are secretaries, Janet Callahan, Shirley Tirrell, Dotty Leth, Mar) Cipullo, and Annette Hill, while Jimmy Cosgrove and Henry Wallinglord dictate the finance report. Supervising in the uni- versal office of relations are Maureen Dwyer and Kathv McPartlan, both the results of the superior business course of W.H.S. which is now under the direction of Frannie Grasso. A door Hies open and Normie Wright leaves the general assemblv room, where he has taken part in a heated debate for Earth. Normie ' s fame as an athlete of earlier years is universal. However, he chose politics for his life ' s career. What ' s this? A space port on Mars? Yes, I can see the pass- engers alighting. There ' s Joe Hill, head of the C.I.O. and his right hand man, Doug Morash. With them is a team of the best secretaries, Claire Reid, Joan Bissett, and Loretta Cavallo. Also on this ship is Stu Ferguson, a candidate for the presidency, and his Public Relations man, Doug Currier. Their secretaries are Pauline Barker, Dorothy Chase, Barbara Glidden. Natalie Collarusso, and Eleanor Cole. With all these politicians, there are Sheila O ' Connell, the political writer, and Jean Marchant of the New York Times. Now here comes the crew. Jim Atwood and David Hogue are the co-pilots; the engineer is Bob Smith. Look at all those pretty stewardesses, Janet Coveney, Nancy Burns, Carol Rossetti, Pat Ducey, and Sally Shuffleton. Several people are awaiting them. Howard Sweet is busily snapping pictures, with the aid of his assistant, Janie Sholes. Audrey Thayer is already here gathering material lor her book, Let ' s Air the Atmosphere or Please Permit Planet Peasantry. The flight control operators are Bob Doherty, John Melville, and Eddie Holmes. I see Dick Shepherd, the fire chief, talking with Diane Fisher, the space line receptionist, and Leah Whitman, the interpreter at the base. Near them deep in thought are Salvy Pardo and Chet Rowell, the publicity team. Just boarding an- other space ship are Bob Sullivan and Dick Healey, the co-pilots. Well, I guess I ' ve taken care of everyone. They all seem to be happy and prosperous. I hope I do as well with the next grad- uating class. In fact, I believe I ' ll start planning right now! HONOR ESSAYS High Honor Essays, goals to be achieved HIGH HONOR ESSAYS THE DECISION IS OURS JANET GRACE BERGFORS EDUCATION THE KEY TO THE FUTURE SYLVIA GRANT PROGRESS BEATRICE ALBERTA NOYES HIGH HONOR ESSAY JANET GRACE BERGFORS V THE DECISION IS OURS JTverybody recognizes a cross road; everybody knows that on reaching one, he has to make an important decision. Which is the best road to follow? After four years of study at Weymouth High School, we should find ourselves prepared to make a proper choice. There are dif- ferent ways in which we might turn and it is very important to be care- ful in our selection. It is possible that a few will not move at all but will just camp in the road, unprepared to go farther. If, all through school, they haven ' t done their work faithfully, if they haven ' t applied the necessary thought, it will be hard to advance. One of our lessons we should have learned 58 iii high school is that our mind develops only by exer- cise. Some may not have learned this, so now they are afraid their choice will be an unwise one. Perhaps there are others who know the right road but cannot summon enough purpose and energy to make that choice and fol - low it through. If both of these groups delay too long at the crossroad, they will forget all teachings; the rest of the world will soon pass them by, leaving them to wonder why fate is not on their side. Then there is the road to the left; it is a pleasant one. The way seems easy as there are no apparent obstacles. Those who travel it regard with scorn the irresolute whom they have passed by. Let us be warned, however; for, cov- ered with grass and hidden from sight, is the signpost which marks this road. Those who bother to look will find that it reads, This road leads nowhere. Some will travel it only because the way winds downhill and the de- scent is easy. It will be chosen by those who lack initia- tive to progress through honest, hard, persistent effort. There are few decisions to be made on this road. Such easy living suits people who have no goal in life, but just live each day in contentment with no thought of the future. Let us not be in this class, however, but follow the one leading to the right or straight ahead. The course of each of these is commendable and leads to the same goal. On the road to the right are those who cannot plunge into their life ' s work immediately. Some are still preparing themselves for the future through advanced education. Others have been called to the colors, must serve their country before they can pursue the road of their choice. Still others are delayed even longer, because they must earn money before they can go to college; yet they all have a definite goal. They may suffer setbacks, become tired and discouraged, but, eventually, because of deter- mination, they will achieve their original purpose- Our main highway lies straight ahead at the cross- road; it does not look like an easy one to follow. The foot- ing is rough and the climb steep, but those who want to reach the top must make the climb. To travel this road, we must be independent, resourceful, and willing to carry a burden. We have learned from our parents and teachers the importance of making right decisions. We know that once we have started forward — come disappointment, hardship, or success— we shall have to abide by our choice. This main way will afford great satisfaction and will lead to true happiness. There is a crossroad before us today. We can sit by the side of the road and let the rest of the world go by; we can turn left on the road that leads nowhere: we can ac- cept the opportunity to bear right or to go straight ahead. The decision is ours. 59 HIGH HONOR ESSAY SYLVIA GRANT EDUCATION— THE KEY TO THE FUTURE Jj i ' RiNG the past thirty years, advances in all fields have succeeded in bringing the nations closer together. The happenings elsewhere have a bearing on what is happening here. We cannot afford to be iso- lated from the rest of the world. We have survived a depression and two World Wars. We are now fighting in Korea in the cause of justice. We are no longer a nation set apart from the rest of the world, but are a vital part of a complex world organization. 60 As our country has developed into a Great World Power, education has had to change to meet the new situ- ations. In the curricula of the school, subjects in history, problems of democracy, economics have been stressed to insure our youth a foundation in citizenship. We must have intelligent voters who take their responsibilities seriously, who can think clearly, who upon need can take leadership. Education has failed unless it produces this kind of young people. In the past the one-room schoolhouse was adequate to fit the needs of the community. Today we need think but of our town, its growth in population, the changes that have been made to realize our needs have outgrown the simple patterns of the past. The importance of the relationship of the individual to society has been emphasized as far back as the times of Plato. He believed in the all-round development of the child ' s body, mind, and spirit. In primitive times, however, the school attended only to the mind; the home, to the body; the church, to the spirtit. Today education tries to incorporate all three: body, mind, and spirit. After graduating, the students are better prepared for the opportunities that life offers. They are qualified either to go out into the business world to obtain and maintain positions or to further their learning in a sec- ondary school. But the chief aim of schools is to develop the char- acters of the students so that they will be good citizens and members of the community. Only the future will dis- close who among us are the leaders of tomorrow; there fore, it is imperative that we have a good sense of values and know the difference between right and wrong in order to promote peace in our own nation and to estab- lish an example for all other nations to follow. Each of us has something to add to this world. Many have latent talents waiting only to be awakened through education and given an outlet for usefulness. The young are bursting with energy, and the schools channel these energies into right directions by helping the students in their choices of future careers. The teachers, like parents and clergymen, are making a worthy effort to lead the children along the right paths, the paths to richer, better, more perfect lives. Thus through education— the key to the future— we gain a better basis for world citizenship and a foundation for a rounded personality to enable us to fulfill the words of the Master: Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. 61 HIGH HONOR ESSAY BEATRICE ALBERTA NOYES PROGRESS ith the magic of scientific progress, innumerable advancements in both communication and methods of transportation have evolved. The need of improved methods of communication became urgent after the growth of population and wide extension of settlement. The early Egyptians first used mirrors to send prearranged signals; tradition has it that rays reflected from the gleaming shields of the heroes at Mara- thon flashed news of the battle. In ancient days many men were trained as runners, in order to carry messages at critical times, while, during the early days of our country, the Indians made use of smoke. Later, at the time of the Napoleonic wars, semaphores, established on hills. 62 proved to be of great advantage to the French armies. The first really great conquest was the invention of the telegraph. What hath God wrought? the first message sent in Morse Code, hailed this discovery. The value of this invention can be measured by an incident during the War of 1 S 1 2 when Andrew Jackson attacked and recap- tured New Orleans, totally unaware that the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed. Today the telegraph, the telephone, the radio, and the television form a magic web that (fashes news around the world in a matter of minutes. So it is that in a variety of ways, communication has been constantly improved and modernized. As time passed, the ship and the airplane came to hold a place of vital importance in our modern world. Since water covers three-fifths of the earth, men have ever sought to turn this trackless ocean into a chartered course. Beginning with the Egyptian galleys and gay- sailed Phoenician crafts, many ideas and inventions have been introduced, until ships are practically the rulers of the sea. which divides and yet unites mankind. Now, steel submarines and destroyers guard national power; passenger levianthans of steel and cargo carriers multiply wealth, and place the resources of the world at the dis- posal of all. The greatest and probably the most dramatic vic- tory of mankind is the conquest of air, in the early years of the twentieth century. After watching the flight of birds, man yearned to imitate them and to break the moorings that tied him to the earth. Gradually, it was realized that the invisible ocean of air was a realm of mar- vellous possibilities, and, therefore, could be conquered. Icarus and his son Daedalus were said to have attempted the first flight when they fashioned wings of wax. covered with feathers. The Wright Brothers, however, were the first to be succesful with a heavier-than-air flying-ma- chine. Since then, man has accomplished outstanding achievement and can confidently fling himself into the vast ocean of air. Yet, because of these and other ingenious advances, we are faced with numerous problems. One that touches our lives most deeply is the increasing number of wars. Now that we are coming into closer relationship with other peoples, the question of language also arises; even- tually, an international langauge must be developed from this confusion of tongues. Then, too, a world court will be urgent to maintain peace and to adjust misunder- standings of both the weak and the strong nations alike. Great minds have gone before us and have laid a foundation for a united world. This knowledge, made possible by continued work and research and by experi- mentation in the field of atomic power and rocket power, is the key to progress in new horizons that are constantly expanding, agreeing with a thought expressed by the poet Whittier: And step by step since time began I see the steady gain of man • • 63 The crew, members of the various activities 67 REFLECTOR - Literary ■ Art • Advertising Reflector STAFF i 1 N the sands of time the Reflector Staff leaves one more impression, a yearbook which we feel best sums up our efforts for a successful year. We, the editor-in- chief. Audrey Thayer; the assistant editor. Doris Wirtz; the business manager, I Helen Bodel; and the art editor, j Rose Nicholson, extend to the staff members and our faculty advisers our unending gratitude and thanks U for their help and guidance. To the future staff we unwillingly 1 leave our duties, with the hope g that they will experience similar en joy men I 68 . - STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL r JJ ' ni Student Council continued its regular duties in the lunch room, at fire drills, and by sponsoring the Victory dance. Among the new activities in which the Student Council took part was the Student Exchange Program. Members from Brighton High School were welcomed to Weymouth High School; in return, a delegation from our school visited Brighton, where the program of the day included an appearance on television for some of the members. The Student Council wishes to thank Mr. Martin for his assistance and guidance through- out the year and to wish the Student Council of 1953-1954 a successful and prosperous year. ORATORICAL CONTEST TThk ANNUAL Legion Oratorical Contest was held as usual this year, with an exceptionally large num- ber of pupils in Mr. Martin ' s group of aspirants. The tour finalists chosen were Sheila O ' Connell, Marjorie Crinnnins, Jean Marchant, and Janice White- house, who competed at Legion Hall for the fifty-dollar scholarship offered by the Weymouth American Legion. Janice Whitehouse was judged the winner with lean Marchant as alternate. LIBRARY CLUB r J , HE Library Club, under the direction ot Miss Gloster, has been hard at work performing the many tasks required to keep the library in top condition The library now contains 5,072 volumes, and the cir- culation for the past year reached an all-time high. ORATORICAL CONTEST . watmi ram LIBRARY • • 69 CHOIR • ORCHESTRA CHOIR • ORCHESTRA he Choir, under the direction of Mr. Russell Jack has enjoyed a busy year rehearsing every Tuesday and Thursday after school. The appreciative audiences at the annual concerts show that the long rehearsals were not in vain. he Orchestra finished the season, leaving behind a record of hard work and achievement. Mr. Jack ' s musicians rehearsed twice a week in preparation for the Spring and Winter Concerts and festivals. Our music groups worked hard this year to stimulate participation among the students, and to increase attendance at the concerts. BAND • MAJORETTES HThe Band completed a strenuous program, performing in the annual concerts and festivals, at football games the Tech Tourney, and in several parades. Mr. Jack, with the assistance of Mr. Wright and Mr. Stuart, directed their activities, while the school department and parents, group arranged to buy new instruments. ur snappy majorettes, with their new white and gold uniforms, took part in all the football games and the Tech Tourney. Drilling under the supervision of Mr. Jack and Mr. Smith were Barbara Little, Donna Pecoraro, Jean Wight, and Janice Oliva, with Doris Jacobson, head majorette. BAND • MAJORETTES 71 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA eymouth Chapter of the Future Fanners of America is one of many, not only in our state, but also through- out the nation, ft is composed of boys of high-school age who intend to make agriculture their life ' s work. The last chapter of the Future Far- mers of America ' s Creed says: 1 believe that rural America can and will hold true to the best traditions in our nation- al life. AUDIO-VISUAL CLUB TP ii e Audio-Visual Ci i b, under the direc- lion oi Mr. Paul Cleaves, has completed another successful season. The chief duties o the club members are to aid teat he s in presenting interesting and effective means ol education through the use of motion pictures, filmstrips, tape recordings, slides, and records. Such a club has proved a great help in the various subjects. LABORATORY ASSISTANTS A i ong with the rows of acid bottles, chemi- cal elements, and equipment, there is one other fixture necessary for a clean and workable laboratory. It is the efficient hard- working laboratory assistants who spend their time preparing material for experi- mental use in the various classes. To these dependable assistants we give our thanks for their help and co-operation. AUDIO-VISUAL • LABORATORY ASSISTANTS FRENCH CLUB • SPANISH CLUB FRENCH CLUB TThe French Club brought to a close an interest- ing year, consisting of skits, games, colored slides, a Christmas party with the Spanish Club, and a March Gras. The members wish to thank Miss Canning for- giving so much time and work to make our club enjoyable and worthy. SPANISH CLUB A successful year, consisting of interesting pro- grams and enjoyable parties, came to the per- fect ending with the annual outing. The members express their appreciation to Mrs. Bedell and Miss Waterman for making this year in the club so enjoyable under their guid- ance, and so properly, we say, Hasta la vista! CHEERLEADERS r J 1 ms past year ihe teams have been solidly supported both on die field and in the gym by the cheerleaders. The squad, as pretty and peppy a group oi girls that can be found, was composed of Cap- tain Helen McGonnigal, Roberta Spain, Nancy Burns, Marilyn Lewis, Rose Nicholson, Barbara Sylvia, Carolyn Pitts, Janet Joseph, and Janet Donovan, with Dorothy McMorrow, Gloria Wheeler, Frances Nenna, and Sally Shuffleton as substitutes. The graduating cheerleaders wish the best of luck to next year ' s squad. 75 • CHEERLEADERS J FOOTBALL TTmjer the leadership oi their two great co- captains, Ronald White and Norman Wright, the football team completed a tough schedule with only two deleats. The first de- feat ended the brilliant thirty-one Straight winning streak of the past four seasons. Coach Harry Arlanson again produced a powerhouse football team, which excelled in teamwork and sportsmanship. i BASKETBALL tepping out ol its own Class-B, Wey- mouth, for the fust time, played a schedule composed entirely of Class-A teams. Alter losing only one game, the team annexed the Eastern Massachu- setts Class-B championship and the New England Class-B title. The com- petition was keen, but Weymouth was too strong and powerful in determin- ation and team work. Much credit should be given to Coach Richard Whitmore for his win- ning team and excellent example of sportsmanship and coaching ability. BASKETBALL BASEBALL A t the time of the writing, the Weymouth baseball team has played no games. Although we cannot boast of either a successful or a poor season, we are hoping for the best. Once again coached by Mr. Arlan- son and Mr. Hayes, the team has a schedule of some- twelve games. As a slight deviation from the regular routine of playing, the entire team will go to the Boston Globe baseball school held in Fenway Park, to pick up some helpful hints from big league baseball players. BASEBALL TRACK TThe track team lived up to Mr. Page ' s expecta- tions, winning all but one of their meets. Captains Dave Setteleand Bob Fusco broke more than their share of records. Six members of the team made the trip to New York for the National Track Meet at Madison Square, where Dave Settele placed third in the high hurdles. The team is looking forward to another successful season with many letter men returning. CROSS COUNTRY Since many letter men had been lost through graduation, the Weymouth Cross Country Team, captained by William Pepe, suffered a disappointing season, finishing sixth in the South Shore Meet and ninth in the State Meet. Next year the squad will be built around sophomore captain. Jack Lombard. Mr. Page looks forward to a successful season. TRACK • CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS ' SPORTS GIRLS ' SPORTS iri.s ' sports have had an active and success- 1 it 1 season, consisting of field hockey, volley ball, bas ketball, badminton, softball and tennis. Some of the highlights of the season were the basketball game with Woodward and the bad- minton tournament. Miss Arnold and Mrs. Phelps have given a great deal of their time and energy to promote this program and have done an excellent job as our sports leaders. PEP CLUB his past year the Pep Club, under the direction of Miss Andem and Mr. Stuart, had one of their most pleasant years. Their main projects were the Snow- ball Hop and the trip to Boston Garden for the Tech Tourney games. SKI CLUB T ' he Ski Club had an interesting year, even though the members were unable to take a ski trip together. Many members went in small groups on trips to different ski areas, such as North Conway, Hogback, Stony Brae, Sunapee, Blue Hills, and Bel- nap. There was a great deal of enthusiasm, but the lack of snow slowed them down. bi PEP CLUB • SKI CLUB EG 81 82 • SENIOR PLAY (TljL ' R Miss Brooks was a hilarious comedy in three acts, presented by the Senior Class under the direction ot Miss Edna Flaherty on Thursday, March 19, and Fri- day, March 20. The cast included: Janice Whitehouse, Peter Service, Doris Wirtz, Kent Loud, Howard Grey, Ann McKenna, Eleanor Durante, Elizabeth Hassan, Dorothy Webster, Marcia Hannafin, Jean Marchant, Joyce Boyle, Dorothy McMorrow Marilyn Perkins, Leah Whitman, Frank Belcastro, and Frank Burgess, with Janet Bergfors, promptress. The play, a decided success, was presented to capacity audiences both nights. CLASS WILL COMMITTEE Joyce Boyle, Chairman John Bakish Esther Horsley Janet Bergfors loretta cavallo Marguerite Chase James Cosgrove Diane Fisher , Rose Lanahan Gerald Little Nancy Mahoney James Martin Rose Nicholson Marilyn Perkins CLASS WILL TThe members of the graduating class have now packed away their books, and carefully stored the helpful knowledge gained during the four years spent at Wey- mouth High School. Before starting out on various un- chartered ways, however, we the Class of 1953, do hereby proclaim this to be our last will and testament. The following bequests are made: Item I To our Superintendent, Mr. Mapes, and the School Committee, our sincere appreciation for their interest and support. Item II To Mr. Whittle, our thanks, and the hope that he will pleasantly remember the Class of 1953. Item III To the faculty, our best wishes for a pleasant summer vacation, during which time they may renew their pa- tience and fortitude. Item IV To the Junior Class, a rocket ship in which they may attempt to match our success. Item V To the sophomores, the thrill of having only two more years to go. Item VI To the freshmen, the privilege of being students at Weymouth High School, and the joy of watching a new class find its way around. Item VII To the incoming class officers, the trustworthiness and sincerity our officers have shown. Hem VIII To Mr. Lyons, a supply of easy chairs, so that pupils sent to the office can relax in comfort. Item IX To the members of the athletic teams, a marvellous example of sportsmanship. Item X To Miss Stockwell, a supply of all-purpose capsules for her patients. 85 Item XI To Mr. Lyond a brand new lab. where each student could work alone. Item XII To Miss Norris and Mr. Kearns, one pair of boxing gloves each., to help them settle all friendly, minor dis- putes. Item XIII To Miss White a magic container that will appear at her will for disposal of all gum. Item XIV To Mr. Delahunt, a robot which would efficiently attend to all the tiresome details connected with running of a class and home room. Item XV To Mr. Jack, a new trombone section to replace the one he ' s losing. Item XVI To the cafeteria, a set of unbreakable dishes with milk bottles to match. 86 • - Item XVII To Rooms 109 and 112, electric typewriters for the slow students. Item XVIII To Room 21 9. a modern thermostat to regulate the heat. Item XIX To the third floor, an elevator, set to descend at 12:10 express to the cafeteria. We. the undersigned, do bid farewell, as we leave the testing grounds of Weymouth High School, in our space ship built of patience, anxiety, disappointments, and pleasant memories. In witness thereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, this 3rd day of June in the Year of Our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and fifty-three. Witnesses Joyce Boyle. 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Compliments of CORAL GABLES BRIDGE STREET NORTH WEYMOUTH DANCING— WEDNESDAY FRTDAY fv SATI IRDAY Available for Weddings Banquets and Private Parties Justice Hardware Kitchenware Or Garden Supplies CARMOTE PAINTS 827 Broad Street East Weymouth Telephone WE 9-0773-M Howard johnson ' s Routes 3 and 18 Weymouth A Genial Meeting Place to Dine Franchise Owner, Richard Blackmur Lincoln Square Delicatessen Weymouth — Route 3 Featuring Italian Meat Balls and Submarine (Grinder) Sandwiches Grill • Soda Bar • Cold Cuts • Sandwiches • Groceries Opened 7 days a week 7:00 A.M. to 1 1 :00 P.M. 186 Washington Street WE 9-2818 • • 99 PLYMOUTH ROCK Sealtest Ice Cream Served Exclusively in Our Cafeteria 100 UNITED BURNER SERVICE SILENT GLOW OIL BURNERS Heating - Stokers - Fuel - Oils - Range Oil Electrical Appliances - Radios - Records Television Jackson Square East Weymouth Tel. WE 9-1630 Lincoln Square Pharmacy PRESCRIPTIONISTS Nino L. Coletti, Reg. Ph. G., Prop. 209 WASHINGTON STREET WEYMOUTH, MASS. WE 9-3430 Compliments of friend SOUTH SHORE PONTIAQ Inc. At the Herring Run PONTIAC CARS • GMC TRUCKS Expert Repairing on all Makes of Cars Body and Fender Work ■ Auto Painting Sales and Service 1407-11 Commercial Street East Weymouth Tel. WE 9-1421— WE 9-3530 Compliments of MEAT MARKET 13 Washington Street Weymouth Landing WESTERN -AUTO Assoc. Store Quincy ' s only Western Auto Store AUTO PARTS WASHING MACHINES BATTERIES OUTBOARD MOTORS TIRES TELEVISION SPORTING GOODS REFRIGERATORS RALPH S. BISSETT, Owner and Mgr. 31 Beale Street, Wollaston MA 9-5550 START SAVING NOW! at the Donovan Drug Co. TV T T T i T T TV A I 1 • f f t rf- ' I j NORTH WEYMOUIH CO-OPERATIVE BANK Weymouth Hingham 35 Sea St., North Weymouth Delivery service WEymouth 9-4262 Compliments of Compliments of HANSON ' S Women ' s, Children ' s Wayside Furniture Infants ' Wear Juvenile Furniture 16 Commercial St. Weymouth 88, Mass. 21 Park Avenue South Weymouth 102 d WiiLi from the Class of 1954 Jwin Yl jotor Sales, Jlnc. TEL. WEymouth 9-3000 TEL. WEymouth 9-3512 MEYER EDELSTEIN DAVID EDELSTEIN 547 BRIDGE STREET NORTH WEYMOUTH Congratulations to the , . . CLASS of 1953 VINCENT O. KIERNAN Insurance 94 WASHINGTON STREET WEYMOUTH LANDING ovi6es WILLIAM B. DASHA FLORIST -DESIGNER CUT FLOWERS, POTTED PLANTS GERANIUMS A SPECIALTY 219 NORTH STREET, NORTH WEYMOUTH 91, MASS. Compliments of KAY JEWELERS 1462 Hancock Street Quincy, Mass. Best Wishes to the Class of } 53 BURRELL ' S VARIETY STORE COMMERCIAL S QUARE EAST WEYMOUTH AUCTIONEER APPRAISER ARTHUR E. BOYNTON REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE ♦ 36 COMMERCIAL STREET EAST BRAINTREE, MASS TEL. BRaintree 2-1875 Best Wishes to the Class of J 53 M. R. Loud Si Co. South Weymouth AUTHORIZED DEALERS for Scott ' s Lawn Products Power and Hand Mowers Modene and Devoe Paints 104 LINCOLN SQUARE SUNOCO STATION Gregory Oteri. Prop. TIRES • BATTERIES • ACCESSORIES EXPERT LUBRICATION -ROAD SERVICE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE Open 24 Hours 185 WASHINGTON STREET WEYMOUTH, MASS. Telephone WE 9-2132 You are Invited To Test Drive That ' 53 Ford With Fordomatic Drive See us or Phone Jesse James Motors Your Friendly Ford Dealer 374 Washington Street • Weymouth, Mass. Telephone WEymouth 9-2219 105