Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 3 GmswJGwsm,oGwsk9cg1efnQMm-QyefaQfefri -eJefbeyofacJefbQJefbcJofb Honor Parts VALEDICTORIAN: Margaret Minihan. CLASS GIFTS: Pauline Coffelt, Milton Cook, SALUTATORIAN: Gloria Harrington. Betty MacDonald. CLASS PROPHECY: Margaret McIntosh, Louise CLASS ODE: Beverly Blanchard, Ernest Bubie- Payne, James Riddell. nisc, Elizabeth Comerford. CLASS HISTORY: Anne Baker, Lois Thomas. CLASS WILL: Marion Hynes, Irene Sands. Class Ode By Beverly Blanchard, Ernest Bubz'enz'ec and Elizabeth Cornerfora' To the tune of 'Til We Meet Again As we leave you, dear old Whitman High, We are thinking of the days gone by- Of the days we've spent with you And our friends and comrades true. We've learned, we've laughed, we've studied hard and longg QS Founded friendships that are deep and strong. Q Happy memories we will keep Q As the years go by. Now that we're about to say good bye ,. To the friends we've made in Whitman High, We must prove that we have earned Rights to serve with what we've learned. So now we'l1 prove that we can pass the test . f In a world where each must do his best. A Q Let us hope we'll meet again, ii Friends and teachers too. ' Pausing now to think of years gone by, Which weive spent at dear old Whitman High. They've been carefree and so gayg Thoughts of them will always stay. Now to these days we can no longer hold, Future tasks and trials we see unfold. So we bid you sad farewell As we leave you now. Yearbook Aa'oz'sers To Miss Smalley and Mr. Snow, our yearbook advisers, we give sincere thanks for their endless work and co-operation. 16

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 3 GNQkDSN0k9GN0k9QJ0fDQ!WfD1QJ0rfDQJ0fDQJ0fD'QJWfDQJ0f'l'ZWfDfZ0Z1 QJQWT GWENDOLYN THOMPSON Gwen A smile and a friendly wave. Glee Club, 3, 4, A. A., 4, Moni- tor, 4, Dance Committee, 4. RICHARD VAUGHAN Stoogie Variety is certainly the spice of life. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, 3, A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Bas- ketball, 1, Soccer, 1. 2, Gym Team 1, Graduation Usher, 3, Band, 1, 2, 3, Double Quartette, Monitor, 4, Dance Committee, 3. CATHERINE WELCH Kay Hers is a precious sense of humor. Dramatic Club, 3, 4, A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play, Varsity Basket- ball, 4, Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Soccer, 1, 2, Speedball, 1, 2, Softball, 1, 2, Tennis, 1, 2, Cheer Leader, 4, Dance Committee, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM WHITE VVillie A smile for every boy and two for every girl. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, A. A. President, 4, Football, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Basket- ball, 3, Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, Soccer, 1, Graduation Usher, 3, Monitor, 4, Assembly Committee, 4, Dance Committee, 2, 3, 4, Foot- ball Banquet Committee. PHILLIP ZELLAR Music is his to command. 1. if 5 3 . 'l M 15 'GGY M.. 15 'lb 'Qs id J CAROL TUCKER A heart of gold. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Graduation Usher, 3, Photography Club, 3, 4, Dance Committee, 4, Class Play Committee, Class Day Usher, 3. JEANNE WALKEY lVlzat's your hurry? Glee Club, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club, 3, Secretary, 4, A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council, 4, Literary Club, 3, Double Quartette, Moni- tor, 4, Assembly Committee, 4, Dance Committee, 3, 4, Football Banquet Committee. MARY WHITE Whitey All-Round American Girl. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4, A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council, 2, 3, Class Play, Secretary, A. A., 4, Varsity Basket- ball, 4, Gym Team, 1, 2, Graduation Usher, 3, Double Quartette, Home Room Officer, 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Offi- cer, Vice-President, 2, 3, Secretary, 4: Assembly Committee, 2, Dance Committee, 2, 3, 4, Football Ban- quet Committee, Class Day Usher, 3. CYNTHIA WLADKOWSKI ' Cynnie A perfect athletic manager. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4 ,A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Gym Team, 1, 2, Speedball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Softball, 1, 2, Home Room Offi- cer, 4, Monitor, 4, Yearbook Staff, Basketball Manager, 3, 4, Dance Committee, 2, 3, 4, Class Play Committee, Football Banquet Com- mittee. .R Class of 1943

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0 V V ,f,v.v.v.v.v.v.v O V VOVOVQVOVOVOVQVOVOVQVOVOVOVOVOVOVOVOVQX at Q 9 CLASS OHISTGRY E5 t9A'A9 A'A'1x'A'A'A'A'1.'1x'n'A'A'A'A'A'A9A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A'A A'A'A'1x' G A', By Anne Baker and Lois Thomas 'Twas the sixth of September, nineteen thirty-nine That we entered high school the first time. How we stumbled and faltered those first fleeting days, Tho' we were determined to shine. The times when we wandered through rooms still unknown Have vanished and gone like a dream. And though we sometimes o'er a rough pathway trod, In our memory this first year will gleam. December brought us a sorrow so deep Our mindsand hearts could but heed. 'Twas the loss of a boy so friendly and bright And dear to our hearts, Donny Reade. From those first early days when we knew not our way, We passed to our next year secure, And we travelled this road without faltering a step With wise leaders to make us more sure. Mr. Smith, Mrs. Payton both gave endless work To guide and advise on our way. Our leaders were Hank, Mary, Betty, and Frank Whom we followed from day to day. Now as we travelled we gathered new friends But the old ones we kept with us, too. They made the journey seem happy and bright, These friends who were so tried and true. We began to prepare for our dance of the year With minds that were eager and willing. There were horseshoes and Clovers all round the gym With good luck as the theme we were billing. In March we found ourselves in the gym Gaily clapping our hands at the skill Of each boy and girl. Those feats on the bars, Or tricks with the horse gave a thrill. Then came another social event Making the way more brightg 'Twas an afternoon hop on March twenty-eight, And we think it was done all right. In our third year led by Frank, Mary, and Burt And with Betty recording with care, We started out in a great social whirl, A year in our life past compare. In November our class so bound to succeed Planned for the Dogpatch Frolickg We built in the gym a log cabin crude, Placed scenes from our favorite comic. Our actors now came forward to sight In Dramatic Club showing such skill. They soon made these rafters just rock with delight, O'er family t1'oubles which just fit the bill. In athletics and clubs and the council and such As Juniors more active were weg We increased our field of abilities great To help keep our country free. May found us all frolicking at a bazaar, With the girls in their formals so fair Dancing and marching in our school so dear, With the boys by their sides, debonair. In the spring on defense an essay we wrote For the Spellman Contest so fine. Here prizes were won by two from our group- Betty and Edwin won with their lines. At the Seniors' graduation from the school, We helped with their work and flowers, Guiding their guests to seats in the hall, Hoping someone would do that at ours. In August another companion of ours Took her leave from this world of strife, When quiet and shy Nancy Hill left this earth To be found in the after life. Now came a year we shall never forget When we started with pride our last climb. How hopeful we were of making these months Stand out in our memories through time. In October we swayed at the season's first dance 'Midst the cornstalks and squash of fall crops, With the orchestra playing behind a birch fence, And music that was certainly tops. We all bought gladly both stamps and bonds, Our Council went over the top. We all lent money to help win this war, Some boys even left for the front. Early in the year a play we chose For an able cast to act. We filled the Town Hall without delay, Our success became a fact. Vie'll always remember how Cookie did look As mean Gideon Garvey he played. How he sailed cross the room on his swift rollerskates Filling Clara's lap. Oh what dismay! 'Twas in February we had our last dance in this school We resolved a success it should beg With one of our own class, Dick Vaughan, at the drums What a bright merry time had we! In March Mr. Bayley, our principal dear, Named those to whom honor should go Of being among the top twelve in the class, Much credit to our teachers we owe.