Grafton High School - Compass Yearbook (Grafton, MA)

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FFA, . M3 f' ' vi. - 's . . Y r, A tw 4' is , Q as '31, -F' fu or ,fr ,. A . ff ,, 3-1, e Busting a button, back to school came we- Proud Seniors, as you could easily see! The Freshmen were given a reception in the Town Hall The acts, jesting, and fun was enjoyed by all. This year not one of us was allowed to shirk For we had to earn money and all had to work. Soon our officers came before us paradin' Led by our president, popular Ray Cadrin. Butler Smith again took the V. P.'s grind- One as good would be hard to find. Beverly Francis took over the secretary's seat. She was capable, efficient, and hard to beat. Ioe Adams again was elected to the Treasury Collecting money kept him busy as a bee. To earn money, a lot of work we had to do. Selling cards and stationery were only a few. Jean La Salle, as editor of the COMPASS, we elected. To get pictures, ads and news, we were all selected. The Senior Play Fresh Fields was a huge success! The actors and actresses all did their best. Then plans for a Minstrel Show filled the air. We worked hard, for there was no time to spare. We had songs, jokes., and pranks of all sorts. Everyone accepted our antics like good sports. WASHINGTON! There we went excited and gay And invaded it in any and every way! New York, with its buildings, was another sight! This vacation, in our memory, will be held tight. After a hectic, but wonderful week, Dear old Grafton we began to seek. Arriving home, we had much to relate About our stay in Washington and New York State. Then it was necessary to pay all our class dues For our caps and gowns we soon had to choose. Another event of long-remembered fame Was our Class Night, so-called by name. There was fun and fellowship with each friend. And then a gift was given to all, in the end. At Graduation, with a tear in each eye, We said our farewells to dear Grafton High. So my friends, you have just heard How the events in the class of '52 occurred! We give thanks to our teacher, Mr. Dorsey our friend, Who worked hard to help us right down to the end. It's a great day a'coming, and the future is bright. .us f . Q ,I in 5 f F , , , , With high school behind us, we'll make out all right. 4. f. - Q' A BY DORIS BYRON I . . ,Q l ' Q, T ' THELMA sToTT 5 ' H 1' ' .i A Q J 4, ,., ,, 4 .WQI at - Je ' ,ie fn-:E Angst , ' ' j f- ld-, il nie, N ' I-X A! 'D A . 8 N.

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To help with plans that were selected. Soon plans for our Hop filled the air. Details going wrong gave many gray hair. Finally everything was planned to a T Everyone did his job with efficiency. This year to Nantasket we did go And it was fun to swim in the cold HZO. We ate hot dogs and on the roller coaster screamed! This was so much more fun than we had ever dreamed. Every ride in the park was filled with fun But soon homeward we had to run. Our second year was joyous and gay, It seemed perfect in every way. Back to school as Juniors next year And everyone was telling of vacation cheer. We were now Juniors, and very proud of the fact We showed the freshmen how to act. Ray Cadrin was so good two years before, That we elected him president once more. Butler Smith was elected V. P. this year, And Jeannette Trottier was our secretary here. Again, we entrusted to Joe Adams our fund Thus the election of class oflicers was done. This was the year to choose a class ring That would make each of us feel like a king. This being done, we were proud and gay. Next, thoughts turned to the Junior Cabaret. Rehearsals began and everything went fine. Miss Noyes coached Star Struck , perfecting each line Curses, the Villain is Failed by Mr. Pontbriand. Everyone thought the plays were grand. To the Edgewood House we went in old jeans To decorate it for the coming scenes. We wanted it in perfect form For this was the night of our Junior Prom. The girls in their gowns looked adorably sweet. The fellows in their tux were sharp and neat. Mr. Sturke crowned our ravishing queen, She was Jane Peterson, who reigned supreme. As her attendants we had Peg Kennedy and Dot Mack. During this prom night, nothing did we lack. Thus our Junior year ended at last. Our memories to be put into the past. One more summer before that grand joy! We would be Seniors, the real McCoy! ' -I E . f e , ..,. -.i. C J W ,Pi he- ' E W '. A - 'e fs 'Q lb- 1 ' 74 U. qw I 2 x tb W '11 - ff' .1 . A 43 v 4-'t i 1 4 , An... . I A j J 4 I J ,Ep in 1 S' l A ' Ag

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god LPFC. Q. 1 . 1' .1 -' '1 ...K N ! 9 1 1 i We, the class of fifty-two Being sound in mind and body too, Upon those beneath Do hereby bequeath These gifts as of yet untold, As our will we now unfold. To all our teachers we bid adieu On this day that we all rue. We leave our friends and school too And we're leaving our very best to you. Mr. Dorsey deserves so much praise, After our stunts he's still in a daze. His advice will help in years to come, Upon the Junior Class we do bestow Good wishes, they'll need them and how! We also leave spunk, bravery and luck. But still they'll need a lot of pluck. To the Sophomores, the Forgotten Men, We leave wishes of what might have been Do all you can, and do your best. Remember, never on your laurels rest. To the Freshmen we do leave A common kitchen utensil, the sieve. This is to remind them not to let fall Through loop holes, opportunity's call. Now we begin with more gifts of '52 And here is what is left to you. Lorraine Auger leaves Grafton High sadly, But Dick Fadden leaves for Millbury gladly. That shy approach is left by Velma Allain To Mildred Allen who could use the same Pauly Brown leaves those blue eyes go great, To Norman Cote, to prove he's really awake. Janet MacDougall leaves her quiet way To John Putnam who's exceptionally gay. Johnny Magill leaves this famous quotation Don't let books interfere with education. Polly Huchowski leaves that red galore, To jean Barney who doesn't need any more. Joe Adams leaves his suped-up hot-rod car To Paul Jacobson who has to walk so far. Vic Mathurin leaves this that is a hit, In Jerry's own words, I like it! Jan Trottier leaves her horn-rimmed specs To Glad Bigelow, to watch the decks . Big Sister Georgia Giro is glad to leave To Grafton High, her little brother Steve. Florence Perry leaves in her car And would NEVER part with it by far. Cuteness, of which she doesn't lack, Is left by popular Dottie Mack. Carolyn Merigold leaves her height To Maxine O'Rourke who's a cute tyke. Barb Johnson leaves her acting ability To any member of the play cast of '53. M -rvvr, -w CLASS WILL Everything I Have ls Yours' Ana we ieave .1.ank-y0u'S and well am. Dot Pion leaves Jackie Kiley a broken heart. It's a shame these lovers must part. Dick Grignon leaves his smooth dancing To Fran Frederico who is always prancing. Thelma Stott has good reason to sing For she leaves wearing an Uxbridge ring. Dot Byron leaves her manners to Bob Quill Who doesn't seem to have quite his fill Bev Johnson leaves to buy her trousseau For she,s getting married as we all know. Lillian Strom leaves her writing ability To the Chieftain, who'll miss her surely. Bob Gauvin leaves his musical talent To Ken Porter who is also quite gallant. Kathy Murphy leaves her Irish name To help next year's football team gain fame Franny Bolack leaves his many clothes To Billy Morrow who has a lot of those. Bob Barber leaves his English Class With relief that it is over at last! Pat King leaves to go on a trip out west, Whatever she does there, it'll be her best.