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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NORMA LORRAINE AHERN “NORM The light of Piggy ' s eye is that shy looking senior who is always behind the football or basket¬ ball bench- when Piggy is playing. She is interested in baseball and is one of the best girl baseball players. We all like Norma for h er wit and com¬ panionship. Norma will go far anywhere with her fine sense of humor. Born in Winchester, Mass., March 22, 1921. Activities: Chorus ’35, ’ 36 , ’ 37 ; Class Basketball Team ’38; A. A. ’36, ’37, 38. Hobbies: Collecting Souvenirs and Swimming. Ambition: To enjoy life. Scholastic Intentions: Probably a P. G. Course. MARION LUCEY AMBROSE “MAYA” To think of Marion is to think of the personifica¬ tion of a jolly spirit and good nature. She is prob ably best known for her very contagious giggle, which has been known to have set off her friends at lunch period and kept them laughing for tin rest of the day. A dirt in the true sense of the word, an athlete, and one who knows all the an swers—that’s “Maya.” Born in Winchester, Mass., January 23, 1922. Activities: Chorus ’36, ’37, ’38; Hockey 2nd Team ’37, ’38; A. A. Member ’35, ’36, ’37, ’38; A. A. Rep¬ resentative ’37; Basketball Manager ’38; As¬ sistant Manager ’37. Hobbies: Swimming, Skating. Ambition: None. Scholastic Intentions: Lowell Teachers’ College. ELIZABETH GALE ANGAS Tallness, slenderness, Brooks sweaters, and southern charm. These are characteristics of the one and only Gale! Gale is capable and can always he counted upon to help—decorating for proms, and class play properties are her meat. There’s noth¬ ing she doesn’t know about Annapolis and the Navy. Can we blame the Naval Academy for bor¬ rowing her once in a while ? Born in Philadelphia, Pa., August 23, 1920. Activities: Dramatic Society ’36, ’37; Secretary of Dramatic Society ’37, ’38; French Club ’36, ’37; A. A. Dance ’36; A. A. Dance Committee ’37; Prom Committee ’37; Chairman Prom Commit¬ tee ’38: Junior-Senior Class Play Committee ’38. Hobbies: Knitting, Swimming. Ambition: To spend a year sailing through the South Sea Islands. Scholastic Intentions: The Wheeloek School. Weight: 115 lbs.; Height: 5 ft. 6 in.