Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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T H E Y E B O O K 1 9 4 5 Robert Case, who is president, vice-president, sec- retary, and treasurer of his firm, nearly collapsed the other morning because of a tumult caused in- side the building by a frightened scream of Miss Lois Hatch, an assistant. It seems that innocent Rolf Scherman was playing Macbeth and prac- tised the dagger scene on her. Theresa Lipinski recently won the annual gum- chewing contest, and as a prize she is to dine at the Milky Way Hotel with Hollywood's new find, Francis Horace Burley. Roy Swan, George Dupree, and Peewee Fahren- holt have just completed construction of their new 312,000,000 shoe factory. Barbara Cavicchi and Peg Gaudette have taken positions as secre- taries in this super deluxe factory in Luna Land, and Roy and George well agree that both these girls make excellent figures. Steve Cole has just developed a new bicycle built for three. After his invention was completed. he suggested that on his new model he would streamline the appearance by the addition of superchargers , an invention perfected and patented by the great scientist, Paulina Phillips. On Luna Tick Island, a great metropolis now stands, and on the corner of South Avenue and Washington Street we notice the world's largest Pool and Billiard Parlor operated by the now famous Robert Carney and Perley Pratt. Bob's ambition finally came true when exactly ten years from the day he graduated he shot a perfect rack. Tonight he and his co-owner are playing in the final game of the Moon's championship tourna- ment. Eddie Cornell, brilliant automobile manufac- turer, tried out his new, closely seated coupe and was accompanied by that charming socialite, Miss Evelyn Blanchard. A little misfortune occurred as Eddie was hugging the curve on the left side of the roadg and as a result they were treated at the home of Dr. Crawford Wright, a well-known vet- erinarian and horse doctor. Upon diagnosis of the two cases Dr. Wright reported Nothing Serious. An entirely different idea for a restaurant on Luna Land has been developed by Pat Allen, whose specialty is Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy . Grace Avery and Lillian White are strong supporters of these dishes, claiming each is a great reducing agent. Jane White and Dorothea Reed are working on the fantastic idea of developing an automatic device, which, they hope, will prevent hour-long conversation between Lunaville and Tunaville, fany similarity between Tunaville or Luna Land and Toonerville and Smoky Stover is purely inescapable and intentionall, two neighboring towns, but she confesses that the real criminal was Edwin Thurston, one of the greatest actors ever to appear on the stage. In Luna Stadium before a capacity crowd we see Bert Brine's team, the Elm Street Flyers, play- ing against the powerful Irish team of Red Har- rington from the neighboring planet, Jupiter. Starring in the backfield for the Irish team is Eddie Giberti, who has just completed an eighty- five yard run before being tackled on the goal line by that speedy and powerful Dick Stetson of the Elm Street Flyers. On hand to watch the game is Barbara Benson, now heiress of the Benson Cos- metic Company, and her private secretary, Jean Craig. After the game, as we emerge from the stadium, we meet Cliff Laubinger proudly driving his new Lunaville Trolley. He is a proud owner because he has waited a long time for this day to arrive. Seated in the trolley is David Kaiser, ex- trumpeter of Harry James's band and now leader of his own well-known dance band. He has just completed a long engagement at the Hotel Venus and is now returning to his home aboard the new and curvatious Lunaville Trolley. Arthur Racicot, the well-known barber and ladies' stylist, had a close shave the other day when two of his most competent operators, Dorothy Coates and Barbara Gay, accidentally dyed Mar- jorie Tees's blonde tresses green after trying some of Miss Bateman's new super-duper hair dye. Anna Bunar, telephone operator of Luna- phones, Incorporated, says there is to be a play written by Elizabeth Torrey and Gerry Waitt soon to be given at the Shooting Star Theater, where movie Producer Alfred Tripp is featuring the two sensational jitterbug queens, Mary Doran and Doris Raymond. It is rumored that Ann Perry, just arriving from Canada, accompanied by her closest friend and associate, Joyce Logan, is going to found a new bank, the vice-presidents of which will be Beryl Singleton and Mildred Elwell, that is, if President Eddie Howe will give his consent. There will be a slogan over the entrance to the bank which will invite all who read it. A dollar a day today some- day will amount to much hay. An expedition of women scientists, comprised of Hazel Weeden and Wanda Danksewicz, has just set out to disprove that old theory that the moon is made of green cheese. They are accom- panied by Beverly Heddericg, who has just com- pleted a very valuable invention which will aid greatly Presto Prefabricated Houses. Upon their return Edith McClellan will write a book relating their travels. And now, since that very memorable day in June in the year 1946, we have succeeded in reaching, settling, and living on the Moon. Now we, the class of '46, turn over to all other succeeding classes of W. H. S. the duty and obligation of continuing where we left off by exploring and settling the wonders of some of the other planets Mars, Pluto, Jupiter, Venus, or Saturn.

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T H E Y E'A R B O O K 1 9 4 6 The Council wrote an important amendment into its constitution, giving the Industrial Arts boys a representative on the Council. The Dramatic Club, under the direction of Miss Brega and Mrs. Mclnnes, has presented us with three fine plays during the year, Elmer Cleans Up, The Telegram, and The House of Greed. The Club's plays are always amusing, and the act- ing has been excellent. making a program that is thoroughly enjoyable. This year the Sophomores under Miss Shea put on an interesting little play entitled Finders Keepers. The Sophomores are good, but we think that for the essence of dramatic art it is necessary to come to the Seniors. The Yearbook Staff was chosen in the spring, and its work has given us a true account of the time we have spent together. The staff has worked hard to turn out this book which will serve as a reminder of the best and happiest four years of our lives. It will stand as a record of our achieve- ments during these four years and as an inspira- tion to future classes. Our baseball team was of the very best, show- ing power and speed. The team played smart ball, and a successful season was enjoyed. Throughout the year the girls have taken a great interest in sports. Basketball has proved to be the most popular of the girls' sports, and, paced by Dorothea Eidler and Shirley Holmes, the team made a fine showing. In the spring. We chose the red rose as our class flower and blue and silver as our class colors. Our motto was He conquers who believes he can g and we intend to tune our lives to this hopeful thought. Class Day exercises were very impressive, Showing our parents and friends what we had done during our four years at Whitman High School. The Class Day Play was well carried out, the theme being Crossing the Equator. The social hour which followed was a fitting climax to the day. Our Graduation was unforgettable. Here was the night for which we had worked four years, for which we had studied, recited, and worked hard. When we received our diploma and stood to sing the Class Ode, we knew it was worth it and that we went out into the world well prepared for its test of our ability. We met as Alumni at our Senior Reception. As we bade goodbye to our classmates and wished them the best of luck, we realized that we were seeing our friends for the last time and that our school days were over. ie is is ie is ie is ie ie-ie is 2: ie te 1 ---.:-is--:::A.::-veg' Q1 ee-is'-s:-.::A.e is in-.:a-.pie-tue: ia-ie ie--vc is iz aa 2 cmss PRCPI-IECY 2 Pal - 1-ag: its i: fi: ie :Le Ai: -if :-,Q -if :-.: -is in fi: 2-v: ri: -ia -1: -is f-,: 1-v: --v: -ie -is-ie :+.e :A.e:i: -v: vie:-ve ai: -2: 1 -:a -:s-.::A.: By DorotlzcqHolmes, Sidney Mojfnff, u11dEdu'aVrd Giberti News flash! Attention! Alden Gilman, head scientist of the Whitman Institute of Scientific Research with his staff, consisting of James Baird, Dorothy Milonas, and Raymond Lewis, have just reached the moon by means of a newly developed rocket ship- The Luna Tick. Professor Gilman was accompanied by a group of settlers made up of his former classmates of Whitman High. Already I see the well-known building contrac- tors, Hank Straffin and Bill McCarthy, working feverishly to establish living qua1'ters for mem- bers of the Luna Land Expedition. Eddie Blanch- ard's Presto Pre-fabricated Houses are already up. We know they are good. Loretta Raby has just opened up her new dress shoppe, La Petite Paris- ienne 3 and whom do we see modeling the latest fashion, the Luna Skirt, but Barbara Nichols, Ann Reed, and Peggy Towler waltzing to Phyllis Mona- hah's piano accompaniment. Of course Joe Comer- ford, the supervisor of these models, as usual has the situation well in hand. As we gaze out of the window, we hear the strains of the Luna Chorus under the direction of Dolores Bowles. She and Mary Sweeney are singing a duet, I'll see you in my dreams in '56 , to the accompaniment of Chet Yankowski, a fa- mous boogie specialist and also concert artist. Richard Josselyn, a distinguished member of the orchestra was just taken ill in the middle of the Obligato. He's being rushed to the Luna Hos- pital. Yes, there's gentle Edna McClellan, who is head nurse of both day and night shifts at the hospital. My, what a peaceful institution, but it isn't surprisingg for the staff is made up of those quiet and subdued girls, Lorraine Webber, Dotty Eidler--who is always singing There Will Al- ways Be a Buddy -and calm and peaceful Audrey Perry. Allen Marshall, the Chief of Staff, has just entered the operating room. followed by his retinue of efficient Shirley Holmes, bashful but comical Harris Penniman, and brash Sidney Moffat. Someone's on the operating table. Well, let's see. Under all these bandages I detect the visage of John Hutchinson, poor boy. He shouldn't have eaten that ice cream called the Crowley Special. A very modern hosiery shoppe, operated by 18

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NN? ,r I? .v I? .r i if ll If i 1? ,r i In ,r js fi Qi I? ,li ,r ll ,r lu ,I ,I ,r IF .v i 1? ,r ,l Ii I? Ll In 4+ 'S' l CLASS WILL 3 By Dorothea Milouas and George Fahrenhoif 4 3-ps I l Z i Z Q i i gi l i if i l i i If is i l gi ji i lr lu lu ,a E? J? if J? lr lu I? l if if After four unforgettable years of work, fun, and excitement, Dot, George, and I do hereby bequeath the following in this our last will and testament : On behalf of our client, the class of 1946, we have gathered together today to read you this document: To Mr. Bayley, our principal, our thanks and appreciation for his guidance throughout our four years at Whitman High. To the faculty members our deepest gratitude for their untiring efforts in preparing our class for success. To Gloria Lepore goes Evie Blanchard's cap- tion, Prettiest girl. Harris Penniman leaves his wit and popularity to Dick Traverse. To the future car owners at Whitman High we leave the ability to maneuver aiound the Hagpole of such famous drivers as Joe Comerford, Steve Cole, George Dupree, and Allen Marshall. The class coquette leaves her title to Jean Apple- ford. Dickie Stetson's technique, in dancing, of course, goes to the one who can best live up to it. To the new seniors we leave our attendance at dances, with the hope that they will show better judgment in using it. Eddie Blanchard leaves his good looks to Forrest Nutter. Girls, to make amends for taking Clifford Lau- binger away from you at basketball games, we leave you Paul Clifford. We leave Lillian White's dancing ability to Marilyn Hinchey. If there's anyone who can take his place, we leave Raymond Lewis's ability to intrigue Mrs. Lapworth in commercial arithmetic to that person. To Miss Brega is left the hope that she will not get a class composed of girls who continually talk. Bequeathed to the English teachers are pupils who attend school on book repoit days. To all future Whitman pupils we leave the senior boys' unbelievably good luck in reaching the lunch- room just when a solitary sandwich remains. To Miss Reynolds we leave the hope that she will get the perfect shorthand class she's been dreaming of. Peggy's towering height we leave to Gloria Loud. knowing she can use it. To Mr. Garniss we leave the hope that future glee club members will realize the maxim, Silence Is Golden. is not to be followed in singing. To the freshmen we leave our earnest good wishes that they will follow in the successful foot- steps of their leaders-the sophomore class. Because she has no equal, we leave to Marjorie, herself, her ability to keep our English class laugh- ing by confusing words and their meanings. To future U. S. history students we leave the warnings of Miss Kalivas's daily tests. The Whitman High assembly hall-to you we leave the thunderous echoes of pupils at the annual football rallies. Barbara Benson's taste in clothes is bequeathed to Jadine Raynes. We leave to the coach a long-handled Whip and our sincere Wishes for the success of his campaign to raise funds for Poland. The McClellan twins' unmatched laughter we leave to the halls of Whitman High. Pat Allen's position as secretary is hereby be- queathed to Ann Maclaughlin, and Steve Cole's unenviable office of treasurer to Forrest Nutter. Dot Eidler's and Shirley Holmes's basketball ability is left to Charlotte Brown and Doris Aubert. Bequeathed to Room 111 is a turnstile to count the throngs who enter and to Miss Brega the patience and fortitude to endure. Chester YankoWski's piano playing prowess is left to Natalie Winnet. To some unfortunate juniors we leave the chem- ical ability of Crowley and Cole. We regretfully leave those many invigorating laps around the field to all future Whitman High gymnasts. Bequeathed to Toivo Maki is Allen Marshall's position as president, and to Doris Aubert goes Peggy Gaudette's office of vice-president. Finally to the janitors we leave the task of re- moving our names from the co1'ridor walls and from our beloved desks. To the up-and-coming seniors the opportunity to serve Whitman High Schoolg and, as seniors, maintain their rightful position of leadership in the school. All the rest of our property not men- tioned within this will, we leave to all future pupils at Whitman High to be used in any manner they so desire. We do hereby appoint Mr. Bayley as sole execu- tor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the class of 1946, the testators, set this as our last will sealed this eighth day of June, one thousand, nineteen hundred and forty-six. Sz'o24.r City Sue, Harriet, Small Fry.