Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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A.lX.A.1X.lX,1X.A.lK. Q'. . QVQVQVQVQVQVOVQVQVQVQVQVQVQVQVQVQVQ I CLASS H ISTCRY D 0 5 9 P 9 D O D O D 9 P O D 9 O O 5 Z 9 O ogfygufn By Priscilla Little and fanice M011f'0e On September 7, 1938, we entered high school with the air of grown-up self-assurance, but when we gazed upon the sophisticated seniors, we de- cided we were still mere babies. Our career as a class did not start until the next year, so not much to be remembered occurred. The boys joined Glee Club and the scrub football and baseball teams, while the girls went out for gym work. Many of the class became frequent visitors to Room 116. Our class has always been known for its prowess in arriving on time. After a ten weeks' vacation, we resumed work as Sophomores on September 6, 1939. Shortly after the beginning of school, the Class of '42 assembled for our first election of officers. At this time, Robert Donahue was chosen Presidentg Josephine Burns, Vice-President, Evelyn Corliss, Secretaryg and Joseph Burns, Treasurer. Miss Reynolds and Mr. Goodell were appointed advisers. A long-to-be-remembered event was the Sopho- more Hop on January 12, the first dance of the class. The decorations were winter scenes with snowmen, skaters, and skiiers all about the gym- nasium. March 15 found us in the gym, watching some of our class members performing with great skill their various feats on the horizontal bars, horse, etc. Members of our class participated in the exhi- bition held each year. June 21 came quickly, and we again enjoyed a ten weeks' leave. On September 9, 1940, the Class of '42 returned to Whitman High. This time, as upper-classmen, we were looking forward to a busy year. Our second class election was held, keeping Robert Donahue as President, and electing Eleanor Bearce, Jean Harper, and Chester Mann as Vice- President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. Mr. Goodell and Miss Reynolds continued as our advisers. Our Junior Dance was held November 22, with the gymnasium decorated in nautical fashion with a ship's wheel and Navy flags of all kinds. On March 25 we had the privilege of listening to a program given by the W. P. A. Band of Brockton. It was both entertaining and educational, and we hoped that they could come again. We held our Junior Prom, the leading social event of the year, on May 16, 1941. The decora- tions and refreshments were in keeping with the name-Stardust-and roses were given as favors to every guest. The affair was a success in every way. At the beginning of the spring vacation during April, Mr. Goodell left to join the Navy. We were very sorry to see him leave, but were also proud of his being the first faculty member to join the service. For the rest of the year, we were ex- tremely grateful to Mr. Des Landes for all the help he gave us until our new adviser, Mr. Magnu- son, was appointed. On June 20 we were again looking forward to several weeks of vacation before we began our last year of school. On September 3, 1941, we once again started our old life. Immediately, we settled down to busi- ness and elected a new set of officers, who were- President, Nelson LeGalleeg Vice-President, Mary Renshawg Secretary, Gertrude Crokeg and Treas- urer, Robert Harrington. The first dance of the current year was our Travel Dance of October 17, which started the social activities off in the right spirit. In December, we gave the Football Banquet for the squad. Everyone enjoyed himself immensely, and went home well-fed. ' The next hit was scored by the Mad Hatters, held on December 12, which showed the talents of some of our class members. Perhaps we shall see some of them on the stage in the future. For the last dance we were to sponsor, we picked a very appropriate date in February, Fri- day the 13th, and held the Senior Soopa Spooka. Even the most superstitious persons were seen having a good time that evening. We, being a patriotic class, decided to give up something that was unnecessary, as every citizen is doing at this crucial time. At a meeting of the class, we voted to leave from our program the class banquet, which is usually held on class day. Also, we patriotic seniors have been doing our share in buying defense stamps, and have led the school in the collecting of waste paper. Our school days, the happiest time in our life, will end with graduation, on Friday evening, June 12. The event which will really close our high school career is the gala reception to be held on June 15, the Monday evening following graduation. 17

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 2 Q!0fDLMf00 00!0fD0 01Q!:0fDQJ0s7DQJ0fD1Q!0fDQJ0fDQJ0fDQ!0fDQJ0sE Honor Parts ESSAYISTS: Adela Rymut, June Ladouceur. PROPHECY: Gertrude Croke, Jane Holbrook ODE: Adelaide Tirrell, Roy Littlehale. WILL: Alice Edmonds, Eleanor Seeger HISTORY: Priscilla Little, Janice Monroe. GIFTS: Rita Murray, Mary Renshaw. 'gl- U. .v 'iii W 1 5 G5 r 5 l l l ll Ag Class Ode By Adelaide Tirrell and Roy Littlehale Tune: Danny Boy 1 Our happy days at Whitman High are ending now. We've waited long: we've worked: We've planned: we've dreamed- Of this our day as graduation's sending us Out in the world to make ourselves esteemed. Chorus: And so we bid our Alma Mater fond farewell, And to our teachers dear we'll say goodby. And though the years be long and hardships with us dwell, We won't forget our days at Whitman High. 2 Our joys at school, our friends and pals, we're leaving now: In future years we won't forget this day. At least we've reached the goal we've all been striving for- And now each one must go his separate way. Chorus. 3 In years to come we'll work for all our great ideals: For courage, vision are the things we need. We'll make our teachers, friends, and parents proud of us- And show them all we can and will succeed. Chorus. Yearbook Advisers To our yearbook advisers, Miss Smalley and Mr. Bayley, we give our sincere thanks for their kind- ly, efficient counsel and assistance in the prepara- tion of our yearbook. 16 4 W 1 .- M' SIM! wg' e yt bl 4? ' Q LP 0 a c. ,, I l.

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Ofqve QVQVQVQVQVQVQVQVOVQVQVQVQVQVQV-VQVQVQVQV QVQVQVQVQ Q 9 'A'A'A',x.A'A'A'A.A'A.A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A' 'A',G By jane Holbrook and Gertrude Croke GERTRUDE: Why, Jane Holbrook, of all people! I haven't seen you since we graduated from High School ten years ago. JANE: Gertrude Croke! It's good to see you again. What are you doing now? GERTRUDE: Oh, I'm working at the David King Laboratories. Nancy Altman is also working there as assistant to David in the synthetic rub- ber section. They are making quite a fortune for themselves. Where are you working ? JANE: 'Tm working for the Robert Goodwin Electrical Supplies Co. I have charge of all corre- spondence for the incoming orders, and Ruth Borges has charge of all outgoing work. Book- keeper Gladys Peterson published the report for the annual fiscal period, and I find that the com- pany is in very good financial condition. By the way, have you seen any of the rest of the class since we graduated ? GERTRUDE: Now that this war is over we'll probably have time to renew our old friendships. Wasn't it wonderful the way Chester Hatchfield out-did Douglas MacArthur and became the out- standing general of World War No. Z? JANE: That was quite an honor, but I read in a paper the other day that Raymond Ball has been made an admiral in the U. S. Navy because of his extraordinary record as a seaman. I also heard that Arlene Flavell has joined her husband in the Army, and Lillian Packard is soon leaving on a secret voyage with her sailor husband. GERTRUDE: Really! Well, Jane, as I was rid- ing to the station today, I saw an accident which involved some of our classmates. It seems that David Ibbitson, President of the Progressive Vegetable Growers of Massachusetts, and his wife Ethel-you remember Ethel Glenn-were hurry- ing to get to his office to confer with Gerald Reed, Vice-President of the same organization, concern- ing the expected rise in the prices of cauliflower and spinach. As he swerved around the corner, he collided with a taxi driven by Paul Howland, who was, as usual, coming down a one-way street the wrong way. No one was hurt, fortunately, but Police Chief Richard Brine, who was arguing with his wife, the former Martha Davis, as to whether she should have steak or pork chops for dinner, came over to settle the affair, ably assisted by Patrolmen Robert Donahue, Charles Higgins, and Harry Morgan. Look, Jane, what does that bill- board say? JANE: I think it says-yes, it does-'Wel- come to the grand opening of the Skate-land- Dance-land. Combination skating rink and dance hall. Open nightly under the competent manage- ment of Thelma Marceau and Pauline Churchill. Music furnished by that well-known star of stage and screen, Charles Donoghue and his Basin Street Boys.' Now isn't that surprising ? GERTRUDE: Charles certainly has been very successful, and one reason for his great success is his drummer, Ernest Smith. Hep Cats all over the world claim Smith is the best drummer since Gene Krupa retired from the orchestra World. JANE: Well, all of the news about. our class- mates isn't good news. Yesterday I visited Francis Chiros, who was injured in the recent world series between the Whitman Indians and the Abington Dodgers. It seems that, as outfielder Bob Ibbit- son, who has recently turned traitor and joined the Abington Dodgers, slid into third base, he kicked dust into Chiros' eyes, thus preventing him from seeing the ball. The ball struck Francis on the head and stunned him. This injury caused him to withdraw from the game. He was assisted from the field by outfielder Robert Harrington, who had gradually worked himself from bat boy to regular left fielder. An ambulance was immediately sum- moned from the Sweeney General Hospital by John Zoobkoff, manager of the Indians. When the ambulance arrived, John Ferry, the driver, assisted the orderlies, Thomas Casserly and John Hunt, in placing the delirious Chiros in the ambulance. Head Surgeon William Sweeney's secretary, Jean Harper, took the particulars of the case and then had Chiros in a private room. Emily Brittain, Marie Croghan, and Phyllis Hall as day nurses, and Ruth Johnson and Gertrude Daly as night nurses, are taking the best possible care of Chiros. At present he is resting comfortably. GERTRUDE: I'm glad that he is feeling bet- ter. By the Way, have you seen the new movie, 'The Sheik Returns,' starring Robert Brennan, who plays opposite Rosalie Kirby, the Bette Davis of 1952? It is now currently showing at the Vic- tory Theatre, owned and successfully operated by Joe Burns. The picture was produced by the Henry McGuane Studios, and was directed by Martin Tufankjian, who is noted for his fast-mov- ing and thrill-packed adventure pictures. JANE: I guess that I shall have to see that picture. Speaking of pictures, when I turned on my television set today, I heard News Commentator