Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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ff I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I LI I I I I I I I I I I I I I Q I I I 1k,......... I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1+ ,I lu CLASS PRGPHECY . SU U1 Q fb Q' cn Ei S 3 E fe Q E Q. 5 3-4 N E S av In your far-flung merchant fleet Captain Fred Andrews you will meet. Talking, chewing, Ruth Gassett you all can see A secretary, yes, and happy as can be. Dick Traverse, '47's class clown, Throughout radio is now renowned. Gerry Burns as an orator great Is on her way to another debate. Harriet Anderson is a teacher of gym 3 Her reducing courses keep all very slim. Although many years have come and gone, It's still Jean, Bill Dunstan waits upon. At the Jordan-Olson Beauty Shop on earth You can always hear Lucy's and Barbara's mirth. Your Enterprise arrives on time each day 3 It's Bob Buckley who sends it on its Way. The Commonwealth would miss Jeannette Plausseg She's extremely valuable, so says her boss. Shirley Hill you'll find in a far-off region, Preaching the Bible to all the heathen. With her Arlene Conquest may be seen. Working with Shirley on every scene. Topping the Red Sox roster by far, Is Donald Botieri, your high school star. The Blake Hospital a tribute stands To Beverly's skill and healing hands. Marian Perkins is Beverly's aid 3 She's head nurse and very well paid. And Gracie Buchanan gives out pills To all the patients to cure their ills. On Reginald Estes' star can readily be seen A stamp collection that holds the world's esteem. 'i-:if'Avf -fiigiviv'--I -J v-1 ,stain-ue i: ianksliqsis-iniviviqsi It's Cliiy, Gloria Loud has wedg A very happy life she has led. Beverly Curtis is Dick French's wifeg They too are living a happy life. Your income tax need never worry you, For Dave Comeau freely figures what's due. No more is anyone ever lateg Billy Hogg's alarm clock spares all this fate. Ruth Terzian is the next we see: Secretary of State she soon will be. speech g There's not a debate beyond Garniss's reach. With Howard Johnson's new model car In a shorter time you can go twice as far. An accordion player wanted in every place Is none other than your own Elaine Sayce. In all the nation's pigeon contests Ashley Larrettis birds prove the best. Jean Harrington's name is on that starg Her American Airlines planes go far. Since Billy Harraden has owned his store, Radio troubles are no more. Eleanor Simmons stars in a Broadway act Whenever she sings, the house is packed. Frank Turner works in Hollywood 3 His movie projections are really good. Weimert's store is the best for clothes 3 Betty keeps her salesgirls on their toes. Bob Huddleston lectures on World peace 3 In this work his efforts never cease. On the radio Faye Smith's voice you often hear 3 She broadcasts in Spanish far and near. 'Zu 9501: F 13 23 U3 QD '-: 4 93 I1 2.- N fu fm CD I5 rf- I-ff D' I-1 O S UQ S' O C rv- III O 2 99 I1 Q: m ps.

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T H E Y E A R B O O K 1 9 4 7 Faye: I remember him. I think if he had ever smiled, it would have hurt his face somehow. Dick: Boy, I'll never forget one day in chemis- try when someone turned on all the water faucets and nearly flooded the school. Faye: Gee, that must have been exciting. Weren't we devils? Dick: That was nothing, though. Paul Clif- ford and Bob Baker started a real commotion. In the experiment, the analysis of baking powder, they left the powder heating and did it smell! Faye: What happened? Dick: Everyone rushed to the window for air, including Mr. Pratt. fPause then chucklej Faye: What's so funny? Dick: Something I just remembered. In gym class, every time a boy forgot a towel, he asked the coach if he could borrow one, and the coach usually gave him one. . I don't see the humor in that. Dick: Well, every time a boy borrowed a towel, a dime dropped into the pocket of Coach Malin- owski! Faye: Faye: Oh, I wonder what became of all that money. Dick: I think he used it for the Polish Relief or to buy licorice! You know John White? Faye: Sure, why? Dick: Wasn't he a lot of trouble to the teach- ers? I can remember what a cut-up he was in French Class. Miss Brega almost had-a nervous break-down several times. Faye: I'll bet she did. Remember that scientif- ic assembly we had? Dick: Yes, I think so. Faye: Well, you know when that cannon was fired, the corkstopper landed right in my lap. Did I jump! Dick: Why? Were you scared? It couldn't hurt you. You girls are all alike. Faye: I'll pass that by this time. To get back to our history, the boys' football team beat Abing- ton at the Thanksgiving game in our senior year, which made the first time in a long time. Dick: Personally, I think their losses were the fault of the Legion Field. If they had had a better field, they could have won a lot of games. Faye: Although they didn't do well in basket- ball, either, the girls upheld the school's honor in that game. They won a large percentage of their games. Dick: Not to change the subject any, but I'll bet that you can't name the senior class officers. Faye: How much will you give me? Dick: I'll give you five silver dollars for each correct name. Faye: Well, for that I'll name the class officers for all three years. In our sophomore year the offi- cers were Toivo Maki, presidentg Doris Aubert, vice-president: Anne McLaughlin, secretary: and Robert Baker, treasurer. They were the same in the junior year with the exception of treasurer, who changed to Forrest Nutter in that year. Our senior class officers were Paul Clifford, presidentg Doris Aubert, vice-presidentg Anne McLaughlin, secretary: and Forrest Nutter, treasurer. Dick: Give the lady sixty silver dollars and an Old Nick candy bar! lRomar hands above mentioned articles to Fayel. Faye: I guess I'll never forget those wonder- ful years at Whitman High School, will you? Dick: No, I won't either. And the more that I think, the more I know I'll remember. For in- stance, Allen Martenson made up some funny poetry about David Mann in English. Some of those rhymes were the work of a genius. I'll bet you girls will never forget that two boys got top honors in scholastic rating. Toivo Maki and Robert Baker got the essay parts in the graduation pro- gram. Faye: Well, we'll forgive Toivo and Bob be- cause they're such nice boys. Remember the base- ball games near the end of the school year, and the lunchroom stampedes, arguments over the monitor systems. Dick: And the football banquet, the teachers and their troubles with the denser students, Miss Allen. Faye: I think she must have worn out the communication system calling us to the office for some misdemeanor. Dick: Well, your Majesty, I guess that winds up our history. Good times and bad, we've had a wonderful time at Whitman High School, and our four years will be among the most memorable ones in our lives.

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THE YEARBooK1947 John Sanborn the world over hunts big game 3 In this way he has gained his fame. A foot specialist Jean French wanted to be 3 Now her office is crowded, as all can see. Forrest Nutter a doctor became 3 Many a cure has increased his fame. Mary Bunar is in Washington, D. C. 3 Top government expert she will be. Jim Paulding's name is the next we see 2 He's building bridges o'er land and sea. Audrey Besse is still at Ocean Spray 3 She controls the office in every way. When Cranberries are mentioned it's David Mann, Who still talks cranberries all over the land. Eula MacEachron practices physiotherapy 3 And in this she's good, we all do agree. In darkest Africa Ruth Conant you'll find, A missionary who is always kind. A farmer is your own John Brown g His crops have won him much renown. You often hear Dorothy Dodge's sweet hello'sg A phone operator's job was the work she chose. Lorraine Babineau is the next we see, Head telephone operator in Washington, D. C. Ardelle Washburn's star is over there 3 She fashions the tresses of Hollywood's fair. As head of the nurses at Blanchard's Rest Home, Not far from Braintree does Anne McLaughlin roam. A bookkeeper much in demand is Wesley Reed 3 He'll provide you with answers in every need. Broni's successor at your own Whitman High, In '62 Chet McLeod's teams are flying by. The Priest Employment Service we can easily see 3 With Elizabeth at its head successful it'll always be. It's the Whitman Whirlwinds on that star we see, And Paul Clifford the star of stars doth be. The women of '47 did extremely wellg Helen Holt is the Postmaster-General. From Whitman to Boston a super highway stands, The product of engineer Bob Bakeris hands. Teddy Packard is full of glee, For a riding academy owner is she. 1 A million Without work was Norman Emond's aim, Surprise! He achieved it and with it gained fame. Marjorie Darsch here on Mars all know 5 She was Marjorie Dake on earth below. The Spring Flower Show at Mechanics' Hall Finds Joe Ferrante's creations the best of all. A private secretary during the day, And most efficient is Virginia Gray. The Tucker Company has little to fear, For Emmett is a good engineer. The silent partner of this concern Is Joanne Higgins, as you now learn. Itis President John White next we see: His star shows him head of his own company. No secretary did Gloria Briggs become, But a diving champion who's number one. Ernie's hereg Ernie's there, The DaSilva taxis go everywhere. It's Marie Tobin's voice you hear on the phone: She says, Number, please, in a very sweet tone. Whitman's electrical problems exist no more, For Clifford Gardiner solves them by the score.