Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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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.

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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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5, 'r u i-1 s A s s .rx yi o N 'lihe Senior Reception and Graduation will bring to a close the career of the Class of 1942. lr is with deep regret that we leave Natick lligh School and we sincerely hope that the place we make for ourselves in the world will bring pride into the hearts of the teachers who labored so hard to help make us what v. are. Shirley hliles liven since this history was written Mr. Armenio and llomenic Grassey have been inducted into the Jxflllj. CLASS WILL VXI-, the Class of 1942 of Natick High School, the greatest and largest eyer to leave its portals, possessors of sound knowledge both educationally and socially do ordain, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. 'lio the juniors we leave our honored position as upperclassmen and earnestly hope that they match the high standard we have set up for them. 'lio the Sophomores we leave our outstanding scholastic ability and our undying love for our Alina Mater. lo Mr lVoodbury we leave a console radio and victrola to enable him to spend his leisure time listening to it. 'lio Mr. Quackenbush we leave the recent book Organization in the Modern School or Are You If Leader? 'lio Mr. VVhite we leave a new Adams hat and hope that it will last as long as the previous one. 'lio Mr. Gardner we leave a set of car keys to be worn around his neck on a string so that he will never again be left out in the cold. 'l'o Miss Hayes, our Class Advisor, we leave a set of books on parlia- mentary law to be distributed to the members of the executive board. 'lio Mr. Harper we leave one dozen Gestapo uniforms for his Corridor Patrol. lo Mr. Higgins we leave any well known book on how to sing so little Georgie the second can enjoy being lulled to sleep. To Mr. May we leave a library of Cal Cabot's most recent recordings and hope that he will spend many hours listening to the band of today. To Mr. Nlaffeo we leave a governor to keep his car under 40 miles per hour. 'lio Mr. Plausse we leave a vault in which to put his supply of football jerseys during the off season. I, john Moffatt, leave the presidency of the Senior Class to George Baird. I, Frank Mussoni, leave my high scholastic ability and Presidency of the National Honor Society to any Junior who will work as hard as I have. VVe, Buster Parker and Nick Scianna, leave the captaincy of the foot- ball team to Bobby Palladino and earnestly hope that he will have as successful a year as we have had. V I I, Butch Mathews, leave the captaincy of the basketball team to Bill I'lor1o and wish him all the luck in the world in piloting his team to many victories. Yve. Dana Vllinner and Frank Miccile, leave the captaincy of the hockey squad to Stan McPherson and Bob 0'Connell and wish them just as successful a season as we enjoyed. Ive, Roger johnson nd Robert Balcom, leave our ability to get in and out of trouble to Clayton Grant and Tubby Stacey. fir'j', ,