Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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number of celebrities were to be seen in the luxurious night club, the corated with murals drawn Joan Heed. The marvelous such favoritesas comedian walls of which are de- by the talented artist entertainment includes Donny Roache,majorette Shirley Burns,and singer Judy Lawrence. Mary and Phyllis are especially proud of their chorus line, which includes such lovely girls as Pat Libby, Ruth Mcalpine, and Frannie Buckley. Marie closes her column with a promise of an interview with those two lovely models, Janet Greene and Marlene Harkins, in the next issue. Next we find a review of that three-act play which will soon begin its fourth year on Broadway. The review was written by Priscilla Penniman, and we find that Pat Seamans and John Kossowski are playing leading roles and doing a marvelous job. Both have been begigggd with new offers. Glancing over the ads we see that RitaBr1ne and Sara Dunbar have opened a dancing school for children. Sara teaches while Rita plays. Already their pupils have become quite famous. We see, too,that Paul Wenz has opened a schoolfbr would- C ss ' I 7118 be drummers.The last ad of interest to us is for that well-known cooking school run by Margaret O'Erien and Jacqueline Mansfield. These two are famous the world over for their delectable dishes. Lastly we come to the sports page. We see that the Boston Red Sox have won their fifteenth straight game. No wonder! Look who they have in their lineup: Warren Holmes in the outfield, Bruce Turner at shortstop, Dave Laurin at first base,and Marshall Ellis pitch1ng.W1th these four on the job, how could the Sox lose? Next we read of another victory for that brilliant young stock car driver, Nelson Stuart. Helen Pratt and Marilyn Brown are blue-ribbon winners in a re- cent horse show at Madison Square Garden. Mount- ed on horses they had trained themselves, the girls put on a thrilling exhibition of skillful riding. And thus ends our news of the Class of'S2. A quick glance through this newspaper certainly shops how successful the Class members will be. Each and every one will find the place made for him in this world. 'll By Mary Morse and Marilyn Brown We, The Whitman High School Graduating Class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Piftytwo, being of sound mind and body, lwe wonderl, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, revoking any and all other wills and testamentary dispositions by us at any time made. To Mr.Bayley and the faculty we leave our heart- Cried to learn. felt thanks and appreciation for the guid- ance, help, and training they have given us . in our stay at Whitman High. To the Junior Class we bequeath our two end tables in the lunchroom, the driver-train- ing car, and the thought that the four years aren't as long are they? To the Sophomore Class we leave the idea although you are our sister class, your 'sophistication' for your senior To the Freshmen we leave as they would seem, or that save year. nothing except a big box of growing pills. Maybe next year the Seniors can find you scope. To the Math Department we without using a micro- leave the fifth period Commercial Arithmetic Class's ability to get the wrong answer every time. To the English Department we leave a wealth of material on 'Macbeth' and 'Hamlet' and 'Julius Caesar,' which we unsuccessfully To the Coach and Mr. Lane we leave a large size can of corn to add to their 'Jokes for Assemblies' collection. To the Coach we also leave a new collection box for the Polish Relief Fund. To Mr. Spanos we leave an extra hour in each day in which to correct those tests. To the custodians we bequeath the hard task of removing our autographs and etchings from the corridor walls and our beloved desks. To the orchestra we leave two large bushel bas- kets in which to carry the melodies of the tunes they play. To the hopeful car owners we leave the ability to maneuver around the flagpole of such famcus drivers as????? To future gym enthusiasts we will the energy to do 50 laps around the athletic field. To some up-and-coming actresses in the Junior Class we leave Pat Seaman's and Janet Greene's spot in the footlights. To the newspaper staff we bequeath an extra for those deadlines. To the Coach, Warren Holmes, Bruce Turner, and Marshall Ellis return their ability to f keep the umpires guessing each spring. For the 'tickling of the ivories' Rita Brine Chester Duncan will to Ann Giberti a feather. Our class officers leave a pair of roller skates day and To Miss Allen we leave an electric eye to find tardy pupils. To Mrs. Mclnnes we leave our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the help and time she has given us. To Mrs.Pratt and Mr.Howland we leave some asphdn to cure all the headaches we've caused them during the past two years. To Mr. Danielson we leave a carload of patience to replace his, which we have often ex- to guide their successors through a busy year. Paul Wirzburger leaves his acting ability to Bobby Crooker. Anne Perry and Elaine Welch bequeath their basketball ability to Mary Kingman and Merry Fullerton. Marie McMillan bequeaths her party-giving abili- Donald Roache wills his winning personality to hausted.. ty to anyone who has a large enough house. Eddie Clark.

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ss Pllec By Marian Grover and Beverly Stetson If one were to pick up a newspaper ln 1962, he would find the Class of '52 of W. H. S. mak- ing history. It might very well be something like thls: First we notice that the editor of this new newspaper, which has, lncidently, the world's largest circulation, is none other than Paul Wirzburger. Paul is famous for his political editorials, which are illustrated by the clever cartoons of Peter Briggeman. In tH1S particulrp issue he has discussed the platform on which John Tarvainen is running for governor.He points out that John has a superior campaign manager in Albert Glaseman. On the first page we see in the headlines that Admiral Ray Litchfield has returned home for a brief vislt.The Admiral has done a marvel- ous job as commander of the tremendous navy formed by the combined forces of the free, demo- cratic nations of the world. Admiral Litchfield, in that generous manner which makes him so well- llked,shares the credit with vice-admlrals, Don- ald Mayer and Ernest Brown. He also declares that the job could not have been accomplished without the aid of his interpreter,Mar1anChover, and his skillful secretarles,Anne Perry and Bet- tle Chapman. The next item which we notice tells of a remarkable new vegetable developed through the combined efforts of Albert Hall and Johnibnnett. This vegetable ls believed to be perfect hmevery respect. Marlene Smith and Nat Snow, co-heads of the How to Be Lovely School for Young Women,hail this vegetable as non-fattening. Poetess Norma Waters has written a tribute to the Luther Bur- banks of this generation. Next we read that Elaine Welch has returned from her recent European tour to studyconditlons there. Elaine is forming a society to aid the underprivileged children of the world. She ls counting heavily on the assistance of Louise Phillips, Shirley Wassmouth, Virginia Hallamore and Marie McMillan, who will back her with their nurses' training, and Avis Terzian, the leading physical therapist. Supporting Elaine in her worthy project are such people as Richard Blute, president of Harvard Unlverslty,and Nancy Groven an authority in the field of education. The re- sponse has been so great to this plan that Elahm has enlisted the help of secretaries,Joanne Tuc- ker and Marilyn White to handle the correspond- ence, and mathematicians,Barbara Kenneelly and Constance Harriman, to handle the contributions. One of the biggest stories in the paper con- cerns the annual Miss America contest. Winner of this much desired tltle is none other than Betty Hunter, who, we recall,was voted prettiest girl ln her graduating class. Paul has made sure that this article is well-illustrated with pho- tographs taken by Beverly Stetson.A great source of admiration is the stage on which Miss America was crowned, which was decorated by florist Mary Longo. Among Betty's wonderful prizes are a com- plete wardrobe designed by Amer1ca's leading fashion expert, Anne Duarte, and a smooth, baby blue convertible, guaranteed to do 150 m.p.h., which was made by Tommy Danner's car factory.The judges in this year's contest were business men, Everett Robar, Robert Dick, and Alfred Slaney. Betty was sponsored as a candidate by the Satur- day Club for Young Women, of which Elizabeth Slaney is president. One of the more exciting news items tell of chemist Martin Kelly and his discovery of three new elements. Professor Kelly has been working for five years to complete his research, and at last,wlth the help of his efficient secretaries, Shirley Mattson and Barbara Flsher,he has become successful. Professor Kelly's research was fi- nanced by the successful chain of drug and groc- ery stores owned and operated by Marian Benson and David Sewell. The last important item tells how Agnes Mllonas, woman secretary of Labor, cleverly managed to end the strike which threatened to close the candy factory owned by Phyllis Humble and Mary Kllroy. We recall that Agnes met with equal success in her efforts settling the strike in the necktle factory managed by Joe Scriven. Agnes cannot be praised enough for the job which she has done during her term ln office. Many people are talking of her for our first wo- man president. Now in the line of special features,we find that Paul's paper contains'an excellent woman's page edited by Elsie MacRoberts. Els1e's page carries interesting and helpful household hints written by Barbara Collins. Eunice Cady writes a column on courtesy, entitled 'Tips for the Courteous Housewlfe.' To emphasize her points, Eunice has clever illustrations drawn by Ruth McLaughlin. Some of the tasty recipes of Joan Crossman make the page complete. Many housewives feel that this page is the best feature of Paul's paper. Next comes the very popular column by one of Paul's main-stays, Marie McLaughlin, who has taken over Earl Wllson's column. The first bit of news that Marie has for us is that Bill Galley, idol of the American female-movie going public, is in town for a brief stay. Next we learn that Richard Stetson and his banjo have been a great success recording for the new com- pany formed by Mary Amado, Jane Fernez, and Jean Bagnulo.Seen at home during the off-season vaca- tion are football stars, Richard Cheromcka and Dave Derosler, who have been starring for the Washington Redskins. Marie also reports that concert pianist Chester Duncan is vacationing on Cape Cod in the famous 1nn,propr1eted by Lillian Taylor and Gerry Browne, before going on an ln- ternatlonal tour. However, the biggest news that Marie has for us today concerns the gala opening of the 'Club 52N run by those two shrewd busi- ness women, Phyllis Baker and Mary Morse. Any 26

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MWWWWMYM 54 47ac.6afd,Qa WbGlDGb'bf'l9Gb5D Mary Amado leaves her ability to tell jokes to Beverly Holmes. Nancy Grover wills her yawning ability to anyone who is tired. Joanne Tucker leaves her neatness to Carol Scagliarini. Pat Libby wills her laugh to anyone who needs one. David Derosier leaves his athletic ability and winning personality to anyone who can equal them. Phyllis Baker and Richard Blute leave their high marks to Gwendolyn Tlngley. We hope you can match them, Gwen! Richard Cheromcka leaves his looks and sports Nelson Stuart hereby bequeaths his checks and stripes to Jimmy Perron, Avis Terzlan and Louise Phillips leave their pep to Nancy Goodwin and Nancy Gaudette. Sara Dunbar leaves the title of 'Tops in Taps' to Shirley Nutter. To the line of dances which will always rock the gym with music, we leave our memories of 'Carnival of-Music,' 'Dreamer's Holiday,' 'Prom Boat 'S2,' 'First Down,' and 'April Showers.' We hereby dedicate the following songs, radio programs, and television shows in memory of our four years here at WHS. abllit to Robert Butler y . Beverly Stetson leaves her set of well-balanced lunchroom books to anyone who wants the headache. Mary Morse leaves her position as cashier to anyone who wishes to enter high finance. Reed and Peter Briggeman leave their abili- ty to use a brush and pallet to Diane Derosier. Happy painting, Di! Joan 'I Won't Cry Anymore' 'Anytime' 'Strike It Rich' 'Big Story' 'Down Yonder' Judy Lawrence leaves her many llb slips to Philip Staples. Frances Buckley bequeaths the ability to charm a camera to some hopeful shutter-bug. Albert Hall leaves his 'sprint' to next year's track hopefuls. 'Cold, Cold Heart 'Too Young' 'Halls of Ivy' 'I'm Going to Sit H night Down and Wri .Myself a Letter' C3 And last, but not least, Whitman High School--WE LEAVE!!! In witness hereof, we have hereunto put our hand this seventh day of June, 1952. MARY MORSE MARILYN BROWN s Ll'I By Barbara Kenneally FRESHMAN YEAR we shall never forget that memorable year of l9h8 when we first entered high school.Didn't we marvel at the ease with which our superiors Call non-freshmenj found their way around! They and Norma Waters 'Cry' Report cards and flunk slips 'Slowpoke' Teachers correcting tests 'Undecided' The coke machine After graduation 116 is always open To pay Senior expenses and dues I forgot my homework The office Teachers Freshmen W. H. S. Our excuses for Miss Allen all seemed so carefree and popula so confused and lonely. However, before our youthful confidence c monitors were a great help to us, understandingly when we went aro in the halls. c Two of the livelier members Avis Terzian and Beatrice Herman, be cheerleaders. They did a fine ing us at the A. A. Rally, but, were to give the Freshman cheer, that could be gave out was roar of the that all the were the only ones the rest of us comparison to the everyone remember given free haircuts because they giving Day game? That was really were an actual active part of Whitman High School. Yes, our freshman year was fun. SOPHOMORE YEAR r, and we were After we finished our Freshman year, we it wasn't long turned to school in September, 1949. Mrs. back. The theyxsmlled in ClPCl88 ame and und of our class, were chosen to joo represent- alas, when we their voices heard. All that a whisper in seniors. Does grid team were won the Thanks- something. It was in that year that Howard High School burned, day. We weren't very well organiz we couldn't elect officers. We elect monitors. This really made and it was for them we had a benefit tag ed that year,so did, however, us feel that we Mallnowskl and Miss Taylor .were our class advisors. The class was soon organized and the elec- tion of class officers took place. They were Martin Kelly, president, Shirley Mattson, vice- presldentg Elaine Welch, secretaryg and David Laurin, treasurer. That year proved to be very successful in sports. Our basketball team won the Class A Championship at the annual South Shore inter- scholastic basketball tournament at the Brockton YMCA, defeating Plymouth High 39-36 in the final game. Remember when our football team broke Rockland High's unbeaten record? That was a happy day for us. Rockland brought Over lb bUS6S full of confident students, who watched their team lose. We played St. Mary's of Milford for the last time that year. Canton took its place. Our first dance, 'The Carnival of Mus1c,' was very well attended. A poll was taken and the ten top tunes were played in their order of pop- 28