Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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lelllll llll lllill CLASS ROPHECY The first scene that I see as I look into this tea cup is a beautiful hospital, a very large one. The scene is clearer now: I can see inside the building. There are two doctors in consultation. One I recognize as a surgeon of renown,Dr. Edward Parks. His efficient secretary is about to take dictation. Her name used to be Norma Coughlin. She's married now and I'm not sure what it is. Dr. Park's assistant is none other than the famous Dr. Christiansen. I think they are about to perform a delicate operation on the noted author, Mr. Joseph DaSllva, whose latest book for high school students, 'How to Simplify Homework in Two Easy Lessons,' has been recently judged a best seller. I see two very attractive nurses in attendance. Why,it's Gene- vieve Fox and Carole Rhodesl At the end of one of the corridors I see an office. Phyllis French, head bookkeeper, is talking with Jean Tlbbetts,the receptionist.Just about to leave the office is Frederick Johnston, a smooth, fast-talking salesman for the Ralph Thomas Hospital Supply Co. He has just closed a contract for a large order of supplies. It is visiting hours and someone seems to be in the waiting room. Why 1t's Bob Andrews, the successful hortlculturist, who is famous for the new, much-talked,of French orchid. As I look further I notice a great indus- trial center. There are many tall buildings and people are hurrying to and fro. On one building appears the name M. Cook Piano Company. Entering the office are William Ingalls and John Swan. They have recently returned by plane from a trip to Africa where they have procured many orders from the natives for Cook pianos. In one of the luxurious offices I see Vice-President Braley with his Allan private secretary,M1ldred Smith. At the moment he is talking to Claire Wright,the head accountant of this large firm. Another building which I recognize in this metropolis is the Orpheum Theater. There's a large,not1ceable sign which reads--Feature Today -Ronald Babineau in Person at the Hammond Organ. The picture being shown stars Gerald Barclay,the famous heart breaker,co-starred with Anne Close, beautiful blond of stage and screen. Anne's ex- quisite clothes are fashioned by Betty Means,the noted designer. The ticket line extends for a whole block and people are waiting impatiently to see this performance. Down the block I see a crowd of people waiting to receive free samples of Virginia Parker's Bigger Better Bubble Gum guaranteed to give you bigger, better bubbles. Looking across the street we see a large newspaper office.Inside, behind a door inscribed Norman Kenneally Comic Strip Editor, we see Norm tearing his hair out. In his cartoon he is try- ing to save his the clutches of push him into a we see Charlene with mail, for hero 'Hatchet Nose' Harry from Creepy Clarence who is about to cement mixer. In another office Hatch. Her desk is piled high Charlene has taken over Dorothy Dix's column, 'Advice to the Lovelorn.' A late news flash appears. It really is news, toot George Bonjokian has completed his swim across the English Channel and has broken all previous records. Richard Kellaway, Editor-in-Chief, hurriedly enters the office with orders for two people to cover a fire now going on at Co1eman's Garage. Clayton's newest super-deluxe Cadillac is ablazel He sends Marilyn Griswold and Mary Gagnon, reporters, to get the news. Now I see a huge ballroom. Tonight there's to be a Battle of Music between Scoop McLaughl1n's 'Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar Boys' and Bob Willett's 'Brazilian Brush Cut- ters.' Janet Gray and Ronnie Wright, noted dance team, will be here in person. As I look further I see a magniflcient sum- mer resort owned by Lawrence E. McLaughlin. Re- hotel is Barbara gistered at his luxurious Nichols, noted lecturer. She has just returned from a tour of speaking engagements. Her subject has been 'Loquacity for Women is a Necess1ty.' Also registered here is Barbara Reade, recent winner of a nation-wide typing contest. On the boulevard I see a hotdog stand and business is thriving. I can see whyt The pro- prietress is none other than Joan Pierce,who could talk anybody into buying anythinz.even her hotdogs. Her dogs are sampled by Doc Goldmann. Further along the boulevard is the exclu- sive and fashionable 'Les Quatre Cent Shoppe,' owned and operated by Claire MacDonald and Madeline McCarthy. The shop has recently been redecorated by Rose Harrington. Just leaving is Mrs. Walter Estes,'the former Joanne Brooks, and her two children. They are getting into a beau- tiful new Buick. Joanne and her family live on a magnificent estate nearby. Walking along the beach is Pat McM1llangwho owns her own airline now. Employed as airline hostesses are Laura Benoit and Eleanor Buckley. She is talking to Vivian Gurney, the renowned opera star.They are discussing Charlie Sweeney's new invention, a pocket-size walkle-talkie,wh1ch enable pupils to talk back and forth in study hall without being heard. The scene is changing now. in a large cow pasture. No, no of course not, it's a baseball park and there's a game in pro- gress. It's a contest between the Clunkville Creampuffs, owned by Neal Cross,a renowned busi- ness tycoon,and the Dogpatch Daisy Pickers,owned by Gerald Moffatt, who was also the winner of last year's Indianapolis Speedway Race. These two teams were brought into the American league by baseball's new com issioner, Smiling Dixie Duggan, to provide some stiffer competition for the New York Yankees. It really looks like base- ball's hall of fame down on that field. What an outfield! There's Bob 'Long Ball' Singleton, so- called because he clouts that long ball. And there's Bill 'Ugha' Loud, the last of the Mohl- cans, who threatens to slug that ball right back to the reservation every time he steps up to the plate. It looks like Gerry 'Shotgun' Clancy is sitting this game out on the bench because he's ruined ten good catchers already. Every time he tries to cut a run off at the plate from center- We seem to be

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Q Q J ll Illfflllllllll Q v Q 1 1 1 Q w Q i 1 - J T J -4 Q J in G -1 1 - .A -Q ...J field he drills a hole through the catcher. The head grounds keeper is Richard Avery. Since Richard wanted a beautiful ball park,he took some of his own salary and hired Bob Horte, the famed horticulturist,to line the first and third base coach boxes with some colorful flowers. Up in the press box Bob Aitken is giving us a play by play description of the ball game. In the off season Bob stars in the backfield for the cham- pion Boston Bean Bagan Over in the television booth Ed McSweeney is busily operating the camera and giving directions to his assistants, Bob Reckord and Wesley Blanchard. These same three also own and operate a chain of variety stores. There seem to be quite a few celebreties in the stands also. Over here in the box seats we see Earle Belcher and John Benson who really bowled them over for the New Jersey roller derby team. What's this contraption coming through the crowd? Oh, yes, we read about lt in Walter Cunn1ngham's newspaper of which he is editor-in- chief. It's a portable milkshake mixer invented by Russ Manson and Basile Comeau. Russ Manson carrles a huge barrel on his back and Baslle churns the milkshake with -an egg beater. Why there's Joline Snow, the woman who owns and operates that huge wanderer's home, and is she beautifull No wonder so many children are run- ning away from home and becoming wanderers. With her is Lorraine Tassinari, who was voted top wo- man athlete of the year. Over in the seats in back of third base are four attractive women. They seem familiar. Why, of coursel they are Priscilla Thomas, Colette Chiros, Elizabeth Turner, and Virginia Correia,who together own a large building and wrecking company. Their speciality is building bridges, especially 'white bridges.' But let's get back to this exciting ball game. Zeke Chapman, manager of the Creampuffs, has signalled to the bullpen for his star relief pitcher Dick 'Fish' Derosier. The Daisy Pickers have taken a commanding one run lead to break a scoreless tie in the 33rd inn- ing. Dick Colwell, the rival manager, is going into hysterics he's so delirious with joy. It seems he has a ten-cent bet with Zeke on the outcome of the game. Now as I turn the tea cup I see a large ocean liner. Up on the bridge we see Captain Stretch Taylor, ably assisted by first mate Charles Shaw. Charlie has taught Willie to sing, and together, they serenade the seagull perched in the rigging. Up in the bow we see rugged Robert Wright standing by the anchor chain. Evidently it is Bob's job to haul the anchor up and down. Well, he always was a power- guy. Down in the Recreation Lounge on this giant liner we see John Auzin tickling the ivories and thrilling the audience in his own inimitable fashion. John, you know, is a master of the classics and 'eight to the bar music.' Enjoying John's music is U. S- Army Air Force General, Charles Bonjokian. General Bonjokian is on his way to Europe to head our huge defense program there. Since the general is a busy fel- low ,the Air Force has obligingly sent two very capable WAFS to serve as his secretaries. They are Sandra Parrott and Margaret Turner. It looks as if the European defense problem will be straightened out in short order with those two on the job. We see another old friend in the lounge. It is none other than Dorothy Coffey. Dorothy, it seems, is going to France to see if all the things her French teacher said about that country are true. Well, what have we here?Why it's Tom 'Iggy' McCarthy and his 'All Night' television variety show. From 12 midnight to 6 in the morning, that is. That's the only time the sponsor, Red Taylor would allow Iggy to turn his murderous sense of humor loose on the poor unsuspecting audience. Red Taylor,you know, is the fabulously rich own- er of a string of restaurants. The second por- tion of the show is sponsored by the Hot Rod Boat Company,wh1ch builds anything from a battle ship to a scow and is owned and operated by the happy trio of hot rods,Howard Waterman,Stan Web- ber, and Art Turner. But getting back to Tom's show we see that he has quite an array of talent to present to us tonight, or should I say this morning? To start the show off with a bang, we see four cuties from the Copa Cabanagnamely, Pat Russo, Eleanor Bates, Jane Ann Powers, and Ra- mona Gonzalez. If they don't wake the audience up, nothing will. Next we see that stunningly beautiful star of stage,screen and radio the in- comparable Joan Welch. Yes indeed, it's very easy to understand why she was selected as the prettiest girl in the graduation class. Tom seems reluctant to let her go off the stage, and we don't blame him, but he must make the supreme sacrifice. He realizes, great showman that he is, that the show must go on.Coming on the tele- vision screen we see Bernie Powers who gave up a great career in baseball to become America's foremost painter. Bernie says he really doesn't have any talent at all. He just dumps the paint on the canvas and sloshes it about with a huge paint brush. Bedause of this fact, many of his fans gave him the nickname 'Brush.' It maybe interesting to note here that Dickie Chambers manufactures the type of brush that Bernie uses. However, this is only a hobby with Dick, as his real job is with the F.E.I. He has memorized the number plate of every car owner in the U. S. So you can see that the honorable George Atwood who was recently appointed as the new director of the F.B.I.,is quite pleased with the services of Dickie 'I Never Forget a Number' Chambers. But now we see that Tom is about ready to ccnclude his show by presenting the 'Melancholy Three.' They are Joe McCarthy, Bob Gaudette, and Russ Mayer. These three boys have formed a Lonely Hearts Club, and their theme song which they now sing to you is IF THE GIRL YOU WANT DOESN'T WANT YOU, WELL THEN, BOY,YOU'RE ALL THROUGH. And now, not wishing to leave the class of 'Sl on such a disconsolate note, we leave you with the assurance that these three boys and the rest of the graduation class will,in the future, solve all their problems and realize the fulfillment of all their hopes and dreams.