Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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4 'I' H Ii S A S S A NI O N ADDRESS OF WELCOME CLASS DAY l,2lI'l'IlIS, 'lieachers and Friends: Un behalf of the Class of I9-I2 I wish to extend to you a most cordial welcome to our Class Uay exercises. We the class of I9-Q, sincerely believe that we are very fortunate in being able to hold these exercises during this National Crisis. Nlle realize that children in countries at war are often not even allowed to attend school and we appreciate the opportunities afforded us. Vlle wish to thank all of you parents, teachers and friends who have niade this gathering possible and we hope to be a credit to this community in the years to come. JOHN MUFFATT HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1942 The Class of I9-I2 made its first appearance in Natick High School in the fall of l939. VVe were the first class since 193-I to be housed with the seniors and juniors, with the exception of a few cooperative and willing students who remained at Alnnior High. These students came over to the high school every afternoon to take typewriting from Miss Vllildbur. An active Glee Club was arranged under the new music supervisor, Rodney May. Many sophomores were in the Glee Club, and we were enter- tained by this club on several occasions. As sophomore class officers we elected Alfred lfdwards, President Vllilliam lflorio, Vice President, Robert Bennett, Treasurer: and Shirley Kilmer, Secretary. Under the able supervision of these officers, and with the guidance of Miss Hayes, our class advisor, and Mr. Hill, then principal, the officers worked hard in an effort to promote enough spirit in the sophomore class to have a prom. But, alas, it was not to be. Many of our boys went out for sports, but the one outstanding lad in football, during our sophomore year, was Charles Kotchie Sargent. Korchie played in many games and proved himself to be a great football player. Although Kotchie has left school, due to an injury received while playing football, we all wish him great success in whatever field he chooses to follow. ln the fall of 1940, we were welcomed back to school by lNlr. Wciieidbllry, our new principal. Mr. Vvoodbury was chosen to succeed Mr. Hill, who left Natick to become principal in Hingham High School. Our class officers for our junior year were Melvin Freedman, Presidentg Geraldine Brown, Vice President, Robert Bennett, Treasurer, and Shirley Nliles, Secretary. A very capable junior executive board was organized, and was responsible for the election of the committees which made the Junior Prom a memorable success. ' The various athletic clubs made wise choices in electing the following captains: football, Co-captains Ernest Parker and Nicholas Sciannag hockey, Co-captains Frank Miccile and Dana Vllinner, basketball, Reginald Matthews, and baseball, Robert McNeil. Vllith the beginning of our senior year we faced a handicap in the form of a semi-constructed addition to our Alma Mater. Many of the teachers acquired laryngitis trying to make themselves heard above the din of the work-

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THF SASSAMON SENIOR ff ,L i si 3 7 . 'lu ' T iii,l i -Y-.,il.F'j l 7' Q - A Q 'ii ' Ni 1 fir I V ff A j ,I K e ' 1 X, I i -Q ,f ' f I Y ' S , y O 515 3 ,Sli GRADUATION PROGRAMME lfrocessional, lVlarche Noble ..,. Chr. Bach arr. M. L. Lake High School Orchestra Invocation Reverend Chester A. Porteus Address of NVQ-lcome john Adams Moffatt President of Class of 1942 Yioloncello Selection, Toccata Frescobaldi-Cassado Nellie VVoolley Rvbin Lsslly, Youthls Faith in America Frank Luigi Mussoni Cornet Selection, Columbia, Fantasia Polka T. H. Rollinson Dorothy Eleanor Beale lfarewell Address Carl Ewald Swanson Member of Honor Society felections, Onward, Ye Peoples! jean Sibelius Senior Chorus Address Presentation of Diplomas Harold H. johnson Chairman of School Committee Alma Mater Lucile Nichols '26 Class of 1942 Kecessional, March of the Peers Arthur Sullivan High School Orchestra George Malcom Baird, 1943, Marshal CLASS DAY PROGRAMME Processional, Marche Noble .... Chr. Bach arr. M. L. Lake High School Orchestra Address of XVelcome john Adams Moffatt Vocal Duet, Sing! Sing! Birds on the YVing VVords by Leslie Cook Music by Godfrey Notting Ann Patricia McCarty Shirley Muriel Kilmer History Shirley Anne Miles Class Poem Frances Loretta Ciccarelli Class Song VVords by Shirley Ann Nlorgau Class of 1942 C lass NVill Malcolm Charles Burnham Saxophone Selection, Fantasia D'or Gerardo Iasilli Olympia Leontia Grupposo Presentation of Class Gift john Adams Moffatt Awarding of National Honor Society Emblems E. Davis VVoodbury Principal, Natick High School Presentation of Athletic Award Edward L. Condon President, Natick Schoolinen's Club Presentation of Good Citizenship Award Mrs. VVilliam Gregory State Chairman D. A. R. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Awarding of Anna F. Goodnow Scholarship Nlrs. Alice VVoods Moore President of Natick VVoman's Club Alma Mater Lucile Nichols '26 Class Of 1942 Recessional, March of the Peers Arthur Sullivan High School Orchestra George Malcom Baird, 1943. Marshal

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THF SASSAMON 9 men. This construction eliminated many social activities because the supplies were kept in the gymnasium, and in the assembly hall. In the last of March assemblies were resumed with the seniors having one assembly, and the sophomores and juniors having another. It was not until April 10, 19-12 that an assembly was held when all three classes participated. Robert Bennett, as President of the Student Council, led all assemblies The seniors felt a little slighted when they were not assigned to the new homerooms, and now that the building is nearly complete, many of us wish we were going to be here to enjoy and to profit from the new lunch room. the lockers, and the soundproof music room. The campaigning of class officers was colorful and exciting. The follow- ing were elected to be the permanent officers of the class of 1942: John Moffatt, Presidentg Malcolm Burnham, Vice Presidentg Robert Saunders, Treasurer, and Olympia Grupposo, Secretary. ln sports Natick had a great year, but the football team suffered ll defeat at the hands of Framingham. Relations with Dedham were severed when Dedham refused to play a postponed football game. Our pent up emotion was later released at a football dance, where we were entertained by some of our brave classmates. The football captain for the fall of 19-12, Robert Palladino, was announced at this dance. Our winter sports were also marked with success. ln hockey Natick ended in a tie with Dedham for second place. Frank Miccile, Norman Clancy, and Dana VVinner were members of the first team of the all-star Eastern Wlassa- chusetts Hockey League. Melvin Freedman and Lawrence Dolph played on the second team. Each year the Natick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sends a senior girl as its delegate to an annual convention in Boston. Dorothy Gilleran was selected by the Senior Class and the Faculty to represent Natick High School because of her qualifications of citizenship, patriotism, schol- arship, leadership and character. The American Legion held an oratorical contest in which Irene Chenette participated. She brought fame to herself and to Natick High by winning the second prize in the regional contest. Her speech was entitled Our Constitu- tion . It was a stirring and unforgettable speech. The declaration of war brought about some changes in our life We buckled down to air raid drills, conservation, and one day each week was devoted to the selling of defense stamps. Morale, police and fire squads were organized under the direction of various teachers. With the coming of the war, we were filled with both sorrow and pride when the following boys left us and entered the armed forces: Buddy Adams and Danny Lennon for the Navy, Warren Miller for the Army, Philip Orleans for the Army Air Corps, and Richard Fahey for the Marines. In addition to our classmates, Mr. Andrews, football coach and science teacher, and Mr. Cronan, our art teacher, left for the Army Air Corps and Field Artillery Reserves re- spectively. Mr. Carey, sophomore English teacher, was inducted on May 1. Natick High is now represented in each division of the armed forces. We all wish these people the best of luck and safe return to our midst. Senior play try-outs were held in March with many students hoping for a part. The cast was well chosen and Even Since Eve , directed by Mri Higgins, was presented to full houses on both Thursday, April 16 and Fridav. April 17. An added feature of the play was the singing of Shirley Kilmer and Ann McCarty. The Induction of the National Honor Society took place on May 27, 1942. The new members were duly initiated and they will receive their pins today.