Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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Marion Proctor. A well-modulated, clear voice comes to your ears from a nearby classroom. You see a slim, attractive figure calmly facing the class. She turns and you find a merry pair of blue eyes set in a small, pretty face gazing at you. This is Miss Proctor. You have only to go up to her and men¬ tion skiing and you will discover her weakness. She spends practically all her spare week-ends in the mountains. Meanwhile, her time is spent in deciphering the complicated hieroglyphics of shorthand. In addition to this, she is faculty adviser for the Red Cross and under her supervision it has become a very suc¬ cessful organization. Lillian Shea. The instructor of French in the Wadleigh Building is that nice-looking young lady with the soothing voice and well dressed figure. In study hall she is known for her eagle eye and her never-failing sense of disci¬ pline. It is also true that this likeable person possesses the power of teaching our green freshmen the correct use of English. However, Miss Shea has many outward appearances which, we hope, have not deceived you. For even though she is quite dignified, her never-failing school-girl sense of humor accompanied by her pleasing personality is constantly apparent. Alice F. Sheehan. The tall, quiet young lady who reigns over Room 2 of the Wadleigh is none other than Miss Sheehan. Here under Miss Sheehan’s guidance, special students show their capability in making colorful hooked rugs, beautiful painting and in doing other very interesting work. Miss Shee¬ han is a great athlete and spends much of her leisure time playing tennis and swimming. She is very popular with both pupils and teachers because of her winning personality and charming manner. Ella M. Stacy. She handles the banking, the Prom, and her history classes all equally well and with equal energy. She can produce a rhyme for every occasion and has never been known to miss a date! Possessing a wonder¬ ful sense of humor, her good nature smoothes over many an awkward moment. A good friend and wise counselor to all who come into contact with her—Mrs. Stacy is indispensable to the High School. •John 1). Stevens. Winchester High School offers a distinctive and refresh¬ ing course in English a la Stevens, for Mr. Stevens possesses all the attributes of an ideal teacher and friend. A group of students, eagerly attentive, watch and enjoy the multifarious movements of John I)., who is an adept performer in most anything, from the graceful art of cake walking to the stiff, clumsy act of goose stepping. From this effervescent fountain of knowledge the pupils drink the rich wines of wisdom, experience, and common sense. They absorb the generous portions of a seemingly endless store of subtle humor. They are won over by his captivating personality, his sociability, his intimacy. They harbor a deep regard for this charming, well-groomed young gentleman. J. Albert Wilson. Mr. Wilson is that debonair gentleman whose privi¬ lege (???) it is to lead our high school chorus. Whether it be soprano or bass, alto or tenor, he sings it. His wit is unsurpassed, his equal hard to find, and his patience—well, did you ever hear a chorus whose altos were loud enough ? Many thanks for all you have done, Mr. Wilson ! Rosamond Young. Miss Young is that vivacious little person that coaches the girls’ teams to such successful seasons and “sits in quietly,” so she says, at A. A. meetings. Her favorite pastimes are skiing and dancing. Who could doubt her ability in the latter as she trips lightly and gracefully around the gym and on the field? As for skiing, we’ve seen certain snapshots that would prove her adeptness to anyone! A light heart and a gay and friendly manner have made Miss Young one of the best-liked teachers in the school.

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school. Here’s a toast to Miss Mackedon—to whom our yearbook is dedicated —“a friend of the girls, a flirt with the boys.” Thomas L. Maynard. Do you want to act? If so, see Mr. Maynard. He is the one who did such a wonderful job coaching our Class Play this year. This petite director, only 6 ft, 6 in. tall, hails from Rumford, Me. He not only coaches budding Walter Ilampdens and future Katherine Cornells, but also gives the Track Squad many pointers on how to run away with a meet. Above all other sports, the latter is his favorite and he has had much experience in it, being at one time intercollegiate high jump champion. Second only to track conies skiing. This winter Mr. Maynard could be seen almost any time gliding over hill and dale on his trusty “hickories.” In the short time that he has been with us, “Tom has become very well-liked by the students for his good will and friendliness. Gladys E. Niven. Although not very well known personally to most of the student body, Miss Niven is known and admired much for the excellent, cafeteria service our school lias. In addition to managing the school lunch¬ room, she is instructor for the comparatively new but very successful course —Personality Adjustment, which many of the Senior girls are taking to great advantage. Although burdened with a great many duties and responsibilities, Miss Niven is very unassuming and never seems to lose her smile. Virginia R. Owen. We first became acquainted with her ’way back in the dim, dark days of last fall when, with nothing to do during study periods, we spent our leisure time under Miss Owen’s watchful gaze reading newspapers and magazines in the library. However, homework soon began to pile up and it was then we learned how valuable our acquaintance with Miss Owen could be. She proved herself a true friend in the genuine interest she showed, and the helpful aid she gave us in all of our problems. It was her happy disposi¬ tion coupled with an unfailing sense of humor that has made the library such a pleasant place in which to work this past year. Eva Palmer. Perhaps you’ve heard your father speaking of the time when he put a tack-but of how a certain Miss Palmer soon found out and he had to take his punishment. Well, in case you’ve been wondering, that is the same Miss Palmer, who is now teaching Math to a second generation in Winchester. (Simply as a warning—her eyes are just as sharp now as then!). Her knowledge of Math is practically boundless and her pupils look to her not only as a teacher but also as a friend. The best of luck to you, Miss Palmer, and may you continue at Winchester High School for many years to come! Florence A. Parker. As Senior Class Adviser, Miss Parker has one of the most difficult positions in the school. She is constantly being sought for to take care of such matters as ordering rings and pins, looking out for the collection of class dues, supervising graduation, and innumerable other mai¬ lers that must be attended to. Just as she manages the latter with the utmost excellence, so her classes are conducted, with great ease on the part of the teacher and interest on the part of the pupils. A ready wit and a real under¬ standing of young people mean to all—Miss Parker. Lenna Peabody. Miss Peabody is the tall, stately teacher who hides a pair of laughing eyes behind dark glasses and a lovely contralto voice beneath the even tones of scholarly explanations. Although biology is naturally inter¬ esting, she makes it even more so by her charming personality and individual method of teaching. What do you think of such words as algiosperm, spiro- gyra, monocotyledonous and zygospore? Well, to Miss Peabody those are just part of an everyday vocabulary. For even though she teaches biology in school, she lives biology out of scho ol, having a fine collection of all sorts of biological specimens.

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-■ a t - H ----- i t-- Jfc- -- - dC - -it -- »f j €=- u T dedication MARY R. MACKEDON Miss Mackedon we dedicate this year book. Her pleasant disposition, pleas¬ ing smile and infectious good humor will long be remembered by her host of friends in the graduating class. it — - - v it v -i f v - )f v - —i t-