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 7 Doris Aubert we see on the next star, Secretary to a college registrar. As treasurer of the Bentley School Toivo Maki lays down the rule. In Hollywood Dorothy Phinney may be found 3 As the best make-up artist she should be crowned. A jet-propelled liner for stratosphere flight Put Allen Martenson much in the lime-light. Dolores Pestana trains dancers for the stageg In many a comedy they are the rage. George Cully is the next we see, President of his own sales company. Louise Adams achieved her aim When a night club singer she became. The McLaughlin Motors is in Jack's good hands 3 Expert production meets the people's demands. The roller skating rink is crowded now To see Donald Coates take his bow. An actress known on planets far, Shirley Ippolito is Hollywood's star. As master seaman on the seven seas Bob Heath can travel where e'er he please. When Larry first appeared, she saw him nine time Now it's as Evelyn Skidmore Parks she dines. The McCarthy Florist Shop is widely known Billy and Emily, Fulginiti's now own. On the next star Alvin Laaperi's name we see 3 He now owns the Whitman Pharmacy. Taking Adrian's place in designing clothes, Helen Sherman is best in this work she chose. Arthur Shea, the druggist, has developed new pills, To cure yours and everyone's ills. As soloist in world famous Carnegie Hall Richard Ahearn, your pianist, will beat them all. As President of United Fruit we see Marjorie Terzian running things very capably. Russell Nickerson, best mechanic on Cape Cod, Does things fast with the help of his squad. The one over there? That's Helen Minihan, you know, A star in many a riding show. Albin Laaperi accomplished his aimg WBET's technician he became. What's on this star so dazzling and bright? 1t's Malcolm Holbrook's buildings white. Charles Orcutt is buzzing here and there, Selling the best of insurance everywhere. No longer you need worry about transportation 3 Claire Braley sells cars all over the nation. As Chief mechanic Harold Sampson is goodg He spends much time under a car's hood. On many a western radio show, Eddie McCarthy's wild west poems you'll know. The first one you'll meet after returning to earth Is receptionist Dolly Barry, who will prove her worth.

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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.

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'?' 1? Q . 1? 1? 1? 1 1? 41 1 1 1? 1 1 1 1 1? 1 1 1 1 1 1 41 1? 1? 1 l 1? 1? 1? 1 I1 1 1? 11 1 105 lg-H.. 1? 1? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1? 1 1 1? 1 1 1 1 1 1? 1? 1? 1 1 1 1? 1 Q 1 1? 1 1 QE --OH 'f' .QF see t'?'r 7. 'jg M34 S E :Ugm fumft im? fc 't'c'1' 'o Som P-I' upon.. mOO QD S'1 E233 339 E22-2 ,LOC m:UQ :T :' 255 2': g:C'C.. QFD ?5'E1 as f-fa: :ff ms. We, the students of the Senior Class of 1947 of Whitman High School, being of sound mind and judgment, do hereby make our last will and testa- ment. As we venture forth on our journey into the unknown, not knowing where we'll land, we take this time to bequeath to those whom we are leaving all our worldly possessions. To Mr. Bayley we leave our sincerest thanks for his help and understanding during the four years we have been at Whitman High. To Miss Allen we leave students who will turn in their yellow slips on time. To David Forrand we leave Paul Clifford's good looks. Anne McLaughlin's sweetness to Betty Crosby. To Miss Moore we bequeath a history class that will remember important men and dates. The Senior's ability to wash the gym floor to the Juniors. The job of repeating the 1947 victory over Ab- ington to next year's football team. John White's dancing ability to Cameron McClel- lan. A letter of introduction to Emily Post to Mr. Smith. Chet McLeod's athletic ability to Robert Jones. To next year's Senior chemists the ability of our chemistry class to produce suffocating odors and large amounts of smoke. The title of Class Cut-up to Robert Marshall. To Coach Malinowski a year's supply of licorice. Doris Aubert's popularity to Shirley Ferris. Eula MacEachron's height to Shirley Rousseau. Shirley Ippolito's good marks to Sally Harper. Barbara Olsen's gum-chewing to Mary DaSilva. Betty Priest's sincerity to Frances Carr. The title of Best-Dressed Girl to Jean Appleford. To Miss Gilbert, patience to cope with the future John Whites. David Mann's originality to Stanwood Ford. CLASS 'S' WILL 3 1 -1 To Sylvia Haskell Gerry Burns' talkativeness. To Mr. Sharkey we leave a quiet industrious trig class. We hope the change won't be too much for him. To the ushers at next year's Senior Class Play, we leave the ability of Marian Perkins and Marie Tobin to make extra profits on the sale of candy. Buddy Shea's title of Class Wolf we leave to Wil- liam Buckley. Teddy Packard's love for horses to Lawrence Hunter. David Comeau's wavy hair to Robert Abel. To our Class Advisers we leave our gratitude for being so helpful during our Senior year. To Miss McCausland our thanks for her help as our adviser in making this will. To the students of Whitman High we leave Room 116 where we have spent many enjoyable 1?b hours. Lastly we make, constitute, and appoint Mr. Bayley the executor of this our last Will and Testament. In witness thereof we have subscribed our names this thirtieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. Skinny Longacre, Blondie Shortfoot. This instrument was on the day of the date hereof, signed, published and declared by the said testators to be their Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at their request have sub- scribed our names hereto as witnesses, in their presence and in the presence of each other. Charles W. Sharkey, Grace H. Lapworth.