Whitman High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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MWMMMW 1455? rgkmi 560105 CWD C19 Gb Gb ularity by Walter Milne's Orchestra. Our Sophomore year was rather uneventful and we all looked forward eagerly to our Junior year. JUNIOR YEAR When we became Juniors we began to find out that school was quite a busy place. We had a combination of good times and hard work. One of the good times occurred when a group of Juniors and Seniors went by chartered bus to see nHamletN in Boston. We all thoroughly enjoyed the movie and had a good time during the ride chatting to one another and the bus driver. We mustn't forget to mention our class officers for that year. They were: President, Richard Cheromckag Vice-president, Elaine Welch, Secretary, Anne Duarteg Treasurer, David Laurin. Another memorable event of this year was a driver-training assembly, at which the keys to Whitman High School's new driver training car were presented. This presentation meant that many of us could get the coveted drlver's license that a few envied classmates already had. We all were very happy that year to hear that we could have a school newspaper. It was named 'The Spectator,'and many students got much pleasure out of having their literary efforts published. We all enjoyed reading this witty paper, as it was about the students and their activities. Of course, we mustn't forget our hockey team. It was when we were Juniors that the pop- ular sport of hockey was first recognized by the school. A great deal of credit goes to this plucky organization and to its fine coach, Mr. Dow, for their great efforts to make hockey a prominent and popular sport of aur alma mater. And will we ever forget that we were intro- duced to the task of writing Spellman Essays that year? It doesn't seem likely. We wrote about Youth and Its Responsibilities, and every- one worked hard to pass in a good piece of lit- erature that would make our popular English teacher's eyes shine. Ohl Did we work, thought Paul Wirzburger won third prize in the Spellman Essay Contest. Does everyone remember that beautiful class rings that year? onyx with pearl decoration. None showing them off to anyone who them, they were so lovely. we received our They were black of us hesitated would look at Speaking of nice things, our Junior Dance was one of the nicest affairs of the year. We called it nDreamer's Holiday,n and many of us spent long afternoons to make the asium look Symn like a true dreamland. It did, too, with clouds and stars. Dreamj' tunes were played to make-u5 fit the mood of the decorations. While we're speaking of dances, wasn't our prom wonderful? Ours was the perfect dance. It was named the nProm Boat,n and the gymnasium was decorated to look like a steamboat. Ocean scenes could be seen beyond the ra1l.Dipping in between the waves were sailboats, and at one end of the huge room was nOld Saltn handling the wheel. Juniors are lucky because lovely gowns give the room an atmosphere of en- practically anyone pale lighting and chantmentg something that would give a week's pay for. Yes, we made a good proflt on that dance. It was a never-to-be-for- gotten event. Then, before we knew lt, school had ended for another year, and we rather looked forward to becoming impressive Seniors. SENIOR YEAR The summer passed very quickly, and we became full-fledged Seniors in September, 1951. We chose as our class officers the following: John Tarvainen, presldentg Shirley Mattson,v1ce- president, Joanne Tucker, secretaryg and Bruce Turner, treasurer. Mrs. Pratt and Mr. Howland were our class advisors. In connection with football, David Derosler and Richard Cheromcka were co-captains of the team. Our fall dance had a football theme and was called nFirst Down.n It was held on October 18 ln the school gym. More than 350 tickets were sold, the largest number that has ever been dis- tributed for a dance in the history of the school. We also had a 'goal post' feud between Rockland and Whitman High after our annual foot- ball game. Because we had a school newspaper,whlch had been started in our Junior year, we were able to be host to the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications here on November l. During the year certain class members were chosen to represent Whitman High School in out- side activities. They were as follows: Elaine Welch and Dick Cheromcka--BumpHadley Schoolboy Sports TV Show. Bruce Turner and Elaine Welch--Boston Ball- room. John Tarvainen--Representative at the State Capital on Good Government Day. The hockey team won its first victory in three seasons of South Shore competition by de- feating Hlngham High 2-1. On January lO we went to our annual foot- ball banquet. The food and the speakers were very much enjoyed. Each football player was pre- sented an award, and the cheerleaders, for the first time, were presented sweaters. We had an active year in dramatics. The Senior Class Play, under the direction of Miss Jean Gilbert, was presented Aon January 25. The name of it was'What A Lifen,and Elaine Welch and Paul Wlrzburger did a marvelous job in the lead. It turned out to be a tremendous success. The Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mr. James Fox, presented uThe Curious Savage' on February 26. This was the first year that tne Dramatic Club members received pins. Our last dance,nApr1l Showers,'was presented on April 25. A large number of tickets was sold and the dance was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The theme of our Class Day Play was nauti- cal. The exercises were very enjoyable. Our graduation was very impressive. After four years of hardwork, we had finally reached our goal. 29

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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

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