Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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T H E Y E A Rg Bgmg Ogggwbg O gK- g 1 9 4 5 Honor Parts VALEDICTORIAN .... Rolf Scherman CLASS PROPHECY ........ Dorothea Holmes, Sidney Moffatt, Edward Giherti SALUTATORIAN ........... Dorothea Eidler CLASS HISTORY CLASS ODE . Edna McClellan, James Harrington Lorraine Webber, Alden Gilnlan CLASS GIFTS ................ Patricia Allen, CLASS WILL ............. Dorothea Milonas, Louis Crowley, John Hutchinson Barbara Nichols, George Fahrenholt -Q4flw:- Class Ode By Edna McClellan and James Hczriiizgton At Whitman High We met our friends Our Work and play to share. We walked together on learning's road Our future to prepare. ' iii . . . g Sl We dreamed with those of kindred dreams, For such is friendship's gift. M We listened to the ages' thought, , E , 17 1 And felt its power to lift. With courage now We face the world, With eager heart and hands. QE' No longer must our youth be given ig To answer War's demands. No easier tasks are those of peace, But come what may-We'll try To measure up to those ideals We were taught at Whitman High. 15

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 6 JANE YVHITE Red That roll lzrzir-lim' C'l'Ull'llIl1g gfnryn Glee Club, Il, 4, A. A. Member. 1, 2, 3. 4. LILLIAN WHITE Lilly UIIIIDIIQS on hw' feel Glee Club, 2, 13, 45 Homeroom Of- licer, IZ: A. A. lllember, 1, 2, Il, 43 Class Play Committee, Dance Com- mittee, 2, Il, 4. FRANCIS BURLEY Franny .JAMICS HARI-ZINIQTON Red Sr'l1onls are u'url.'l1onsf's, 1mfpIt1g1l1nnseS. -1 'ITllf'1lf'ff1'I' uw' lnmu' him, the mon' uw' like him. Football, 23 A. A. Member, l, 2, Fomtball, l, Il, 43 llomeroom Of o, 4. ticer, l. Il, Varsity Basketball, 3, 43 Class Basketball, Sl, 43 Student Sl, Spellinan Contest, 43 Varsi I Council Member, lg Baseball, 1, 2, Baseball, 1, L. 3, 4. 3, 4g Class Ode: Dance Committee, U CRAWFORD WRIGHT Who z'1lrIsfhf1thc1ir? Football, 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Basket- ball, 1, 2, Varsity Baseball, 2, 3, Class Baseball, 2, Volleyball, 3, Glee Club, 3, 4, A. A. Member, 1, 2, 3, 4. CHESTER YANKOWSKI Chet E'1'ghfy-eightkeys to success Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 43 A. A. Mem- ber, 1, 2, 3, 45 Dance Committee, 2. SIDNEY MOFFATT Sid Men of few words are the best men. A. A. Member, 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Prophecy, Volleyball, 33 Dance Committee, 3, 4. Elm 1II'Il'11IL11'l2IllI Our class has lwwn zmforfzmfzfe in lushzy one of its IlIl'HIIIl'l'S, CORRINE CHRISTOPHER. We will long l'lf'llIUllIIll?'I' this frfwnrlly classnmte. 14

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,.w.w..4 via. vt. Y ,,. Y, v. ,, -.. -J -.. -.- ii lfgffisswiiiiioav 'I I If I 'I I 'I I 'I I 'I I 'I I I I I I I I I LI ....H.q 'E' I I I I I I I I I I 0 ,I U I H I I I I I I ,I I I I I I I I I I ,I U I I I I P By Lorraine Webber and Alden Gilman Remember that day in September, 1942, that we entered Whitman High? The sun was probably shining and the birds were no doubt singingg but we saw dark clouds, cold rain, and withering scowls from upper classmen. We found the race to the lunchroom quite confusing at first, but we soon learned to use our elbows and heels to the best advantage, and to shove our way as far up in the line as possible. The monitors proved quite helpful in telling us where our rooms were, and as poor frightened Freshmen we were so quiet we didn't receive any slips to 116. As the year passed, we began to take a small part in the school life. We readily pledged our half dollars to the A. A. drive, and many of our boys were to be seen charging up and down the football field in pursuit of a curiously shaped piece of leather. Our home-room presidents took an active part in the affairs of the Student Councilg and the baseball season found our classmates showing the upperclassmen how the game should be played. We also joined the Photography Club, Glee Club, Band, and Orchestra. As Freshmen, we were eager to please the student body and win the friendship of the upperclassmen. We consequently subscribed cheerfully to all the drives and gave freely of our time and effort. Against the backdrop of some of the darkest days of World War II, we applied ourselves to our studies with persistent diligence, knowing that we would find great need for our knowledge in the near future. Consequently, we felt that we were ready for our Sophomore year by June of 1943. SOPHOMORE YEAR After mastering the stumbling blocks of our Freshman year, we returned to school in Septem- ber of 1943, finding that we were to be under the guidance of Mr. McKey and Mrs. Payton. It was a big thrill for us during the first few days to look on with amusement at the perplexed and be- wildered Freshmen, never remembering that we were once just as confused. At this time we began the first organizing of our class and elected as our officers: Joseph Com- erford, president: Margaret Gaudette, vice-presi- dentg Stephen Cole, treasurerg and Shirley Tero, secretary. Some members of the class began to participate in more extra-curricular activities, and we be- came aware that we were really a part of high school life. Although the boys' schedule was com- plete to the end of the year, the girls were handi- capped by the loss of their gym teacher during the second semester. Our first social task, the sponsoring of the Sophomoie dance, the Roseland Shuffe, was con- sidered quile an undertaking by us. When we saw our friends, Freshmen, Juniors, and even the great Seniors at our dance, our pride and con- fidence knew no bounds. Our pleasure was coni- plete when we learned that the dance was a great success, both socially and financially. JUNIOR YEAR Vacation was welcomeg but when September came, we returned to school with a determination to make our Junior year one that would be well worth remembering. We were not to be disap- pointed because many new and exciting oppor- tunities were to come our way throughout this year. The class met and chose as our officers: Allen Marshall, president: Margaret Gaudette, vice- presidentg Stephen Cole, treasurer, and Shirley Holmes, secretary. Our first assembly was held by the A. A. This traditional assembly gave us an opportunity, as Juniors, not only to contribute our share finan- cially, but also to help stimulate enthusiasm on the part of the other members of the school. Football came into season and we thronged the field, eager to Watch some of our own class mem- bers carry the ball across the line. Our Junior dance, based on the picture, Holi- day Inn, was something novel in the way of deco- rations. Once again we enjoyed the patronage of the student body. Six assemblies were enjoyed during the year. These assemblies, consisting of outside talent, con- tributed greatly to our knowledge and entertain- ment. The Dramatic Club was open to all who cared to participate in its numerous, interesting activi- ties. It was easy to see that, because of our poten-