Mansfield High School - Hornet / Green Years Yearbook (Mansfield, MA)

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James Ienello, vice-president; Gena DiMonte, secretary; and Paul Lane, treasurer. Mrs. Whitmore and Mr. Robinson were our class advisers. This year the class was very active, especially in the field of sports. Under the guidance of John P. Certuse, the only alumnus to direct Mansfield High School athletics, we went through one of the most satisfactory seasons in recent history. Supported by James Ienello, Gordon Fuller, Richard Horton, Charles Rockwood, William Beatty, Joseph Teixeira, and Paul Lane, the football team became the highest-scoring unit in Bristol County. Juniors who played on a winning basketball team were Everett Crook, Americo Day, James Ienello, Grant Wood, and Paul Lane. The baseball team, the most successful of the three teams, included James lenello, Paul Lane, and Captain-elect Tony Flammia. On the newly formed tennis team our class was represented by James Fowler. The colorful Mardi Gras celebration in March was the first important social activity in which we were given a significant part. “This event, sponsored by the French and Latin clubs, was held in the gymnasium of the High School. Everyone present thoroughly enjoyed the party, the highlight of which was the entrance of the teachers’ mop-and-pail brigade. Richard Horton won the prize for the most original costume. The Tatler, now well established, drew a number of juniors to its staff; namely, Janet Chase, Richard Horton, Eleanor Murphy, Dorothy Plausse, Ruth Bolton, Miriam Milson, Gena DiMonte, and Gordon Fuller. In June our reception to the seniors proved what we could do if given an opportunity. We decorated the interior of the Town Hall in a red, white and blue motif, appropriate to the times. Even though we enjoyed the reception, we were inwardly sobered when we bade farewell to the Class of 1941, for we realized that our own graduation was but a year away. Upon returning in September, we discovered to our regret, that Mr. Hayes had left us; but Mr. Craig, our new principal, soon won our admiration. At our first meeting we showed our confidence in Grant Wood by re-electing him president. Other officers chosen were Paul Lane, vice-president; Gena DiMonte, secretary; and Priscilla Phillips, treasurer. Our advisers this year have been Miss Jones and Mr. Richardson, who was our adviser in our sophomore year, also. The football season was not very successful, but it was made memorable by a number of unusual events. Sweaters were presented to Captain Paul Lane, James Ienello, Gordon Fuller, Joseph Teixeira, William Beatty, Richard Horton, and Wilbur Chapman. After a fair season in basketball the team came away from the Brockton Tournament with the Class B championship and a trophy. Seniors who received jackets were Captain Grant Wood, Everett Crook, James Ienello, and Paul Lane. ‘This year marked the beginning of inter-school basketball for the girls. Although their schedule consisted of only three games, of which they won two and lost one, nevertheless, a good start was made in the direction of organized basketball.

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CLASS HISTORY Dy Bas ane ; September 1939, Germany invaded Poland; two days later Great Britain and France simultaneously declared war on Germany. While Poland fought for existence, the Allies held to their policy of watchful waiting on the Western Front. Russia formed a pact with Germany and thus ended Poland’s existence from the east. The world was plunged into another great war. Meanwhile, in the United States, the people decided ‘that they had learned their lessons from the first world war and wanted nothing to do with the conflict in Europe. The American public hoped that the New World, behind the Neutrality Act, would be able to keep out of the war; yet there was always the feeling that we should be in it before long. It was during this period of uneasiness that the Class of 1942 entered Mansfield High School. Although we were conscious of this feeling of strain, we realized that it was our duty to settle down to our work and to carry on to the best of our ability. Shortly after school opened, we held our first meeting to select our leaders. Aided by our class advisers, Miss Henchel and Mr. Richardson, we chose our officers: James Ienello, president; Grant Wood, vice-president; Janet Chase, secretary; and Paul Lane, treasurer. During our first year we were not active in many fields, but we did make substantial contributions to a few activities. Sophomores who showed promising ability in football were James Ienello, Gordon Fuller, Richard Horton, and Paul Lane. We were represented in basketball by Grant Wood, Everett Crook, James Ienello, Paul Lane, Robert Maurer, and James Fowler; in baseball, by ‘Tony Flammia, Paul Lane, and James I[enello. Late in the fall, in order to promote interest in athletics and to increase school spirit, we helped to organize the Athletic Association. “The A. A., which became the largest of our clubs, sponsored several dances during the year. Much credit must go to Coach Andrews, who organized the club and acted as adviser. In November we made another important contribution to the life of our school, this time in the literary field. Gordon Fuller, Dorothy Dill, Dorothy Plausse, and Virginia Chippola joined the staff of The Tatler, our new High School publication, sponsored by Miss Hannon. Before we realized it, June had arrived ‘and our first year in high school was drawing to a close. Our career as gay, young sophomores was climaxed by the fe vie) p J graduation exercises and the senior reception. In September, after renewing our interrupted friendships, we turned our attention to the task of electing our officers. We chose the following: Grant Wood, president;

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Members of the team included Captain Cathleene Cullen, Charlotte Patriquin, Barbara Devine, Dorothy Barrows, Ruth Fallon, and Mary Horton. This year there was a notable increase in our membership on the staff of The Tatler. (Gordon Fuller became editor-in-chief, while James Ienello, Richard Horton, and Nancy Tuell filled other important positions. ‘Famous People,’’ a special column, conducted by Dorothy Plausse, attracted a large following. Meanwhile, the actors in our class diligently rehearsed with Mrs. Morse for the play “Life Begins at Sixteen.” This is a comedy dealing with the trials and tribulations of a high school boy and his friends. The play, which, contrary to tradition, was presented not on Thanksgiving Day but on the Friday following, proved to be very successful. Excellent performances were given by all members of the cast, which consisted of James Ienello, Nancy Tuell, Mary Munro, Richard Horton, Barbara Dean, Barbara Devine, Ralph Cutillo, Standish Allen, Cathleene Cullen, John Kaye, Dorothy Barrows, Peter Di Giampietro, Dorothy Dill, Miriam Milson, and Helen McKay. In March Dorothy Dill was chosen as the Good Citizenship Pilgrim to the conference of The Daughters of the American Revolution, in Boston. In various meetings held during the latter part of the year, we made important decisions concerning our commencement activities. We decided to have a yearbook and to wear caps and gowns at graduation. We authorized Richard Horton to draw up the will, Gordon Fuller to prophesy the future, and Paul Lane to present the history of the class. Cathleene Cullen was appointed editor-in-chief of the yearbook, which we named The Defender. In May it was announced that Vivian Chafhn had written the words for our class song. We selected as our motto “On to Victory!” For our class flower we chose the gardenia; and for our colors, Dartmouth green and white. Once again tradition was broken when the Pro Merito Society was succeeded by the honor roll, comprised of students ranking in the first quarter of the senior class. From this group Barbara Dean and Joseph Teixeira were chosen to present essays at the graduation exercises. Our last few weeks in high school were hectic ones, but we set aside two days for relaxation-—Bow Day and Tramp Day. Before we realized it, graduation was at hand and the activities of commencement week were announced as follows: Baccalaureate Service, June 14; Class Day, June 15; Graduation, June 16; Senior Reception, June 18. Almost incredible changes have occurred since that day in September, 1939, when we entered Mansfield High School. Our country is now at war, the world is in the midst of a great upheaval, and our way of life is endangered. As we look into the uncertain future, we realize the magnitude of the task ahead, but with undaunted faith in our cause, we shall strive to uphold the ideals that all of us so deeply cherish.