Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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Marlin L, Gibbons Mary M. Kerrigan Joseph H. Kirrredge Vernon Laverdure Ancienl Hislory, Lalin I French ll, Ill, IV Latin I English Ill Typmg l' ll, Geography ' Business Pracllce Roderick J, MacKenzie Joseph lr. McCaffrey Ellen Nl, Mclnlyre William J. McMahon Mechanical Drawing and Art Algebra ll Georrrelry ll French ll, English lv Business Praclice, Latin I Senior Arithmelic i John W. McNamara Henry T. McSherry Robert A. Murphy HSVIVY M- -Oilioole English I Physics, Chemistry Modern History, Latin I U. S. HislorY General Science Natalie R. Praderio Elizabeth G. Thompson Cl10 le5 H- YOUHQ Mary E. Gibbons French ll, Italian Ill, lV Modern Hisfory Music Secrelary to Ihe Principal German Ill, IV Household Arls

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Administration and Faculty John J. Mitchell Helen M. Bachose Latin II, Ill, IV Superintendent Eben S. Cobb Principal Lewis S. Gordon Sub-Master English lll, lV John F. Burke John F. Comiskey Raymond F. Dyer General Science, Physiology Bookkeeping Il, Ill, IV Algebra I, Solid Geometry Latin I, Driver Education Trigonometry, Business Practice Philip F. Flanagan Mildred E. Gannon James T. Garrity John J. Gibbons English II, Ill Shorthand III, IV Biology, Chemistry Civics, English II Typewriting IV General Science

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Hlsrokv FRESHMEN- Freshinen-ccared, tinzid, and shy ' lV0nderin g how we'd ever get hy Finding high 5ch00l hallf a inaze f Selecting teacherf in a daze l Upper classnien getting oar goat 1 Trying to .vnzile with a lanip in oar throat. E' GOGUEN Could anyone possible feel as alone as we did on that first high school day in '51? We faced the crowded hallways and endless rows of doors with mixed feelings of confusion and determination. How glamorous and sophisticated we thought the Seniors lookedp how lost we felt among them. Heavy books and heavier homework seemed to weigh us down merci- lessly. Then we gained more confidence in our ability as the newness began to wear off and we ioined the crowd at Guidi's. We became aware of class spirit-something we had never felt before. Studying was a new habit we developed, and soon the routine of high school took hold as we began to recite in class and feel a sense of belonging. We relaxed and took an interest in extra-curricular activitiesp some joining The Hi.gh School Band while others, the Debating Society. The feared mid-years came and passed-we were initiated and accepted. V SOPHOMORES- If y Q Bach we canze ay .fophoniorey non' QQ Expecting frefhnzen hefore as to how gina XX-Q Yet freely offerin g thenz advice 'ii ' 'G if -Tift 5 That teachem toagh, hat thiy 0ne'5 nicef' E ge Q 5 Bolder and holder each day we grow if . W i'i' fiifr 'Q Even takin g part in the Thanhc gizfin g Show. JGOGUEN Confident, eager, and a little bit taller, we were really in the swing of things, wonder- ing how Mr. McCaffrey's deep voice could ever have frightened us. He became our class acl- visor and aided us in our first election. We chose Billy Grady as Presidentp Lois Keiger, Vice- Presidentp Harold Vanasse, Treasurer, and Janet French, Secretary. We held a Turkey Raffle that firmly established a class treasury. Fads became important to usp dog collars and pend- ants were the rage for the girls, while the boys wore their hair longer and their trousers a little tighter around the ankles. That was the year we sported raccoon coats at the football games and learned all the cheers to go with them. Studies were tougher and points really began to matter. Graduation seemed years away as we wondered if we'd ever be Seniors.