Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THF SASSAMON 9 CLASS SONG - 1942 Vern' I How sad the thought that soon we must part, Teachers and schoolmates so close to our heartg Soon only mem'ries left to revere, Menfries and friendships so long we'ye held dear. Chorzm Dear Alma Mater, list to our song- From your true teachings our hearts will not stray Loyal to thee, though distance be long- Dear Alma Mater, we'll love thee alway, Dear Alma Mater, we'll love thee alway. Vern' II Parents and teachers say not farewell, Out in the wide world where we may dwell, Our thoughts will ever be turning to you, Your faithful guidance will carry us thru. Verre III Farewell, dear teachers, classmates, adieu, May all you hope for surely come true. May all you strive for be blest by the rightg All of your pathways with sunshine be bright. lVord,r by Sl11.f16'j' .lforgan Tune of Beautiful Dreamer CLASS PROPHECY The sign on the door proclaimed to the worldthat Madame Olympia was now open for business. As we entered the portals of this charming salon we were unaware of the pleasant surprise which was in store for us for how were we to know that Madame Olympia was our own little friend of high school days, Lee Grupposo? Imagine our still greater delight, when Lee announced to us that by looking in her crystal ball she could give us a glimpse of all out Natick High School classmates at work in their various walks of life. It was with frenzied excitement that we listened to the quiet voice of this effectual person as she began to recall the names of those who were once so familiar to us. As I glance in my crystal ball I see a large building which appears to be the W7h1te House at Washington, D. C. Looking further, I see President John Moffatt CFD surrounded by his cabinet members, namely: Secretary of Labor .... George Boyd Secretary of Interior .. Bob Langton Secretary of VVar .... .... G uy Wayne Secretary of Navy .... Warren Reid Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Attorney of State .... of Agriculture of Commerce of Treasury . General ..... Postmaster General . . . Bruce Densmore Bob Hall . William Waters .. Bob Saunders .. . Carl Swanson Wilfred Casavant

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S '1'Hli SASSAMON I, Dottie Roland, leave my ability to make friends easily, especially with boys, to Lydia Hamilton. ln witness hereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this eleventh day of .lune in the year ol Our Lord nineteen hundred and forty-two the last will and testament of the Class of '42 in the presence of those witnesses who have hereunto signed their names as attesting to this document. MALCOLM BURNHAM YYitnessed by: FRANCES M. ll,-XYICS EMILY l,. SHANNON CLASS POEM TO TH H GRADUATICS Wialte Dreamer! l,o, has dawned the day Arise, gird thyself with armor, Go forth into the fray. Be Brave! Let not another's failure cast thee down Set thyself a goal, and strive To win thyself a crown. Be Honest! Remember money is the God in whom men trust. Be not deceived, wealth is power, But power will fade into ashes and dust. Have Faithl For faith it is that leads us on, Faith that makes the dark day bright And after tempest brings the calm. Be True! Thy apprenticeship now is o'er Advance into the world with honor Let thine own true spirit soar. Remember! All the teachings of these days gone by Cherish them within thine heart and say Farewell, Farewell to Natick High! -Frances Ciccarelli

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I0 'l' fl li S A S S A Xl U N There are several people rushing about wildly, but as I look more closely l see that they are office boys, alias, Vvilliam Alcock, Arthur Bennett and .lohn Ryan. 'l'he globe is now blurring for .lanitor Shea's dust has stirred Ahl It is clearing and l now see Griffith Stadium where the Vklashington Senators are playing the New York Yankees On the mound for the 'Yanks' is Richard Paul while Bob McNeil will do the chucking for Vflashington. 'lihe catcher for the Senators is strolling out now and I recognize him as our own Bud Young. ln the Yankees infield are .lohn Arena on first and the ever present Frank hficcile is at shortstop, which supplies them with plenty of color from Natick! Class of l942. 'lio give added vest to the line-up I notice Vinny Uuarino playing the role of batboy. On the Wfashington team the two already mentioned hold most of the limelight along with Fred Alexander who is utility infielder and bencliwarmerf' Behind that plate I see a very popular man, who is the one and only Carl Schavone in the role of umpire. It seems Carl is doing an excellent job of calling the halls and strikesf' As I glance down behind third base I find an All-girl band doing its part in celebration of the opening game. 'Dot' Beale is leading the band while Helen Sweet assists her. Seated on the bench before them is Reggie Mathews who is busy chewing peanuts. Nllsherettes, capably directing the fans to their seats, include: Ann Hapenny, Virginia Hall, jamilla Haddad and Helen Hawkes, while Charles Barnard, john Hunter, Robert jennings and Robert Lane do their part as ushers. And now, mingled with the music of the band as well as the voices of the thousands of fans I hear a hoarse voice shouting 'get them while their hot, folks - get them while their hot.' VVho should it be but Dominic Grassev Filing down the aisles to take their places in the boxes are manv representatives from the Army. In the lead is General James Lowry, who is assisted by his aides, Corporals james Lefter and Williani Balcom. Bringing up the rear are Privates Harold Bennett, Robert Bennett and Fred Bergstrom along with the Head Mechanic, Paul Devlin. I hear two baseball fans loudly expressing their opposite opinions of Ted Wlilliams and joe DiMaggio. Looking more closely I recognize the speakers as Ronald Hardy and Nick Quatrale who have left their peanut stand to quietly 1 ? J watch the game. ffrnest Parker, New York's Mayor, now enters the park with gi great deal of pomp followed by his lovely group of secretaries, Dorothy Higgins. Helen Hollingsworth, Naomi Hoyte, Antoinette Imbridge, Mildred Kadlik, Helen Kerivan, Florence and Mary l,aVoie and Barbara Barry. Following the group are Durwood Rosenberg accompanied by his aides, Vito Sciretta, Nick Scianna and Bertil Stenquistf' On the field Parker Smith, Robert Hunt and Mano Salos, ace photo- graphers, can be distinguished. Overhead can be heard the roar of a souadron of planes led by head pilot, Lawrence Marshall. with his fellow pilots, Robert Marshall, Ernest Nlills. Robert Mordis and Gordon Newton. As Umpire Schavone drops the ball thrown to him by Mayfor Parker . . the scene before me commences to fade. VVith a twist of my crystal ball I take vou to the next coast. In San Francisco Vl'alter Ruigrok is holding his annual flower show. Assisting him are his ace gardeners, Arthur Borghesi, Arthur Swanson and John Rooney. Flower pickers are Rachel Ramuno, Barbara Riker, Phyllis Nelson, Mary Reagan, Philo- mena Cardellichio and Arlene Rockwood.