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

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Class Ode Time was when we of forty-four Reposed behind thy stately door, Gleaning knowledge day by day, To help us journey on life’s way. Time was when students ungain were we, Through times and tides of uncertainty, Guided by teachers patient and kind, Till we attained reliance sublime. Time is as we are quickly swirled Into the now, chaotic world; Each a part that he must play To help conclude the present array: Time will, we pray, again appear When peace rules every hemisphere ; Then shall we once more partake Of old-time joys for friendship’s sake. Russell G. Williamson “We build the ladder by which we rise.” HoLLAND

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faithful performance as Florence Nightingale during World War II. She is now living happily on her income.” I glanced out of the window and I could just barely make out the figures of Louise Fernandes and Kay Sheehan sitting contentedly in their baby carriages— knitting. As we sped along I noticed a billboard featuring Lillian Lincks before and after eating Rye Crisp. “T wonder why Dot Bellew’s picture is on the three-dollar bill,’ Gracie asked expectantly. “Why, don’t you know? That’s for being such a good citizen,” I replied fondly. Gracie continued. ‘Arlene Troesch is a famous pianist now. She took up piano to form a more even touch on the typewriter and she liked it so well she decided to stick to it. “Some of our colleagues are on the radio. Rena DeClemente has her own radio program—theme song—‘Danny Boy,’ and Barbara Dustin is running the Good WILL Hour—now entitled, WILL You Be Good. “Janet Buck is teaching little ones and Clara Cutillo is a ballet dancer in Harold Collin’s nightclub. She gossips by day and dances by night. “Shirley Thurber is secretary to President John Grundy, and is still keeping the stag line staggering. Johnny defeated Roosevelt for sixth term. It took quité a lot out of him—his hair is completely gray now. “Lillian Gordon has devised a tug and is following the Navy. Some tug! “Do. you remember how quiet Eleanor Pierce, Jennie Fornaciari, and Nathalie Barnes were in school? It has just been revealed that they will be on Broadway in ‘The Three Sisters.’ Will wonders never cease? “Frances Willett is issuing passports on the border line between the United States and Canada. é “Dorothy Wright, Marion Wilhelm, Louis D’Afile and Bill Palanza are owners of the largest bean producing farm in America. Dot is the manager having had professional experience. “Ronald King is quite happy at his job of licking stamps, now that various flavors have been provided him—everything from licorice to lemon.” The hum of the engine was making me drowsy. Soon I found that the only way to get to earth was by climbing down a rope ladder; and as I descended I wondered, “Ts this the ladder that I helped build?” If so, I should be rising not falling; but I was falling, and fast. A crash brought me to my senses. Gracie was shaking me violently. ‘“‘Come on, wake up,” she said, “we've landed and you’re at the Mansfield airport.” Doris E. Whitehead

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Juniors President é DonaLp L. Huston Vice-President ; Bert L. MeErRILu Secretary. ; ELIZABETH FLINT Treasurer : JAQUELINE SERVAIS Class Advisors Mrs. Mitprep WHITMORE Mr. Everett W. RosBinson In September, the members of the Class of ’45 returned to high school — this time as juniors instead of bewildered sophomores. After renewing old friendships, their first accomplishment was the election of officers. I, as a junior, recall vividly the day class rings came and I know the thrill experienced by the juniors of this class. ; Other than the preparation of the Senior Reception, probably the most colorful affair given by the juniors was their dance held in November. . The Junior Class was especially active in sports. Seven boys played football and they all received letters. DDon Huston was elected football captain for 45. In boys’ basketball they were represented by eight members of their class. Bert Merrill, who became the first junior ever to be elected captain of basketball in ’44 was re-elected in’45. In girls’ basketball, five girls represented the Junior Class. Marion Dustin and Virginia DeLong were the junior cheerleaders. The class of ’45 has but one more step to complete in their high school career; and we wish them success in all of their undertakings. ’ Mary Ellen Boynton Bored Dreamy eyed | Inspired