Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THE SASSAMON 5 ADDRESS OF WELCOME CLASS DAY PARENTS, TE.-XCHERS AND FRIENDS: In the absence of the President of the Class of 1943, Robert Palladino, who entered Notre Dame University in January, it is my privilege to welcome you to these our Class Day Exercises. We of the Class of 1943 are deeply grateful to all who have made this happy occasion possible. We realize how very fortunate we are to have had the many opportunities that you parents and taxpayers have provided for us. Some of our classmates are now in the service of our country. llany of us will follow them soon. Let us all pray that this horrible war will soon be ended and that whatever our future occupations may be we will make you proud of us. HENRY' AGOSTINELLI CLASS HISTORY HE history of our class begins in September 1940. Prior to this time some of us studied at the Junior High School and others at St. Patricks Parochial School. That was the year Germany became a real threat in Europe. Since that time we have spent three happy and profitable years together. Xlany changes have taken place in that time. We have experienced a change of administration in our school, said farewell to some and welcomed other new members to the faculty. VVe have been affected by the course of world events which have caused many of our classmates to be called to the service of their country. Yet through it all we have remained loyal to Natick High School and the class of 1943. The first few days were memorable ones. llany a Sophomore found himself in the wrong class, confusing the names of the teachers and getting lost in different parts of the building. However, this was soon straightened out and the class of '43 began to feel it really belonged. Class election was held early in October and we were functioning as a unit with the following officers: Charles Haddad, Presidentg Bob Lockhart, Vice-President: Kathleen Condon, Secretary: and Vito Cardellicchio, Treasurer. The year passed swiftly and rather uneventfully. At commencement time there were Seniors in uniform but no one really had any definite idea of what that foretold. Various talented members of our class joined the Glee Club or Orchestra and we were entertained by them on many occasions. llany of our fellow classmates participated in sports and were recognized as capable and sportsmanlike players. Nlem- bers of the class were also elected to the Safety Patrol and SASSAMON Board. September again and our greatest year was before us. VVe returned to find the building being remodeled. This curtailed activities because the gymnasium and as- sembly hall could not be used. With the exception of Vito Cardellicchio who was retained as Treasurer all class officers were new. George Baird became Presidentg Henry Agostinelli, Vice- President' and Lydia Hamilton, Secretary. Y Again Natick had a good year in sports and the following captains were elected:

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4 THE SASSAMON GRADUATION PROGRAMME Processional, Marche aux Flambeaux Clark lligh School Orchestra National Anthem Senior Chorus lnvocation Rievmtcr-an FREDERICK NV. Ames Address of YVelcome Henry joseph Agostinelli Vice-President of Class of 1943 Piano Solo, Concerto No. l-First Movement 'I'Jl'lllIlL'll'l'.fkj' Priscilla Ethel Harvey Essay, Awakened America Eleanor joan Buckley Selection, God of all Nature T.n'l111ikf1fv.fk3' From the Andante of the Sth Symphony Senior Chorus Farewell Address Harold Orrin Rosen President of Honor Society Selection, Ave Maria Franz Sfflllfifff Marion Priscilla Church Address Presentation of Diplomas Harold H. johnson Chairman of School Committee Alma Mater Lurilr Nirlmlr '26 Class of 1943 Recessional, Festival March .ilffllzifljjflllll Edward Michael Clasby, Marshal CLASS DAY PROGRAMME Processional, Marche aux Flambeaux Clark High School Orchestra N ational Anthem Senior Chorus Address of Yvelcome Henry joseph Agostinelli Selection, God of All Nature T.trl1aikofv.tky From the Andante of the Sth Symphony Senior Chorus History john Murphy Dunn Violin Duet, Suite for Strings Parlrc Serenade, Barcarolle, Pizzacato Gavotte Violin-Lydia Isabel Hamilton Viola-jane Allen Cummings Piano-Rodney F. May Class Poem Christine Agnes VVrightson Class Song lI'nrd.r and music by Lydia lsabrl Hamilton Class of 1943 Class VVill Eleanor joan Buckley Saxophone Solo, Concerto in G Hfnnrtl Leon joseph Ricardi Presentation of Class Gift Henry joseph Agostinelli Awarding of National Honor Society Emblem s Alfred A. Maffeo Principal, Natick High School Presentation of Athletic Award Edward L. Condon President, Natick Schoolmen's Club Presentation of Good Citizenship Award Mrs. VVilliam D. Gregory Chairman, Pilgrimage Committee Daughters of the American Revolution Awarding of Anna F. Goodnow Scholarship Mrs. Arthur E. Ramsdell President, Natick VVoman's Club Alma Mater Lufilc Nirholx '26 Class of 1943 Recessional, Festival March .llrrzdrluolnz High School Orchestra Edward Michael Clashy, 1944, Marshal

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o 'VIIICSASSAMON lfootball, llob Palladinog Hockey, Co-captains Bob U'Connell and Stan hlacphersong Basketball, Bill lflorio: and Baseball, jackie Allen. On December 7th our country was attacked and a state of war was declared to exist between the l'nited States and the Japanese Empire. All students were as- sembled to hear over the radio the President's address and the subsequent declaration of war by Congress. 'l'hese were serious times: First Aid classes were organized, airplane spotters and air raid warden personnel were chosen from ours as well as the other classes in the high school. 'lihe Junior Executive hoard was selected and immediately began working on our one social venture, the Junior Prom. Largely because of their efforts we enjoyed a very successful prom. ln Hay seven juniors were elected to the National Honor Society. They were Leona Kaprielian, ,lane Cummings, Eleanor Buckley, Irene KlcCarthy, Mary Leon- ard, Priscilla Harvey and Harold Rosen. Wie were looking forward to our Senior year and regretting High School would soon be over. After the summer vacation the class of '43 entered its final year. llany had left or were to leave for the various armed services, others went into the accelerated pro- grams of surrounding colleges. The permanent class officers were elected after a hard fought campaign which was concluded by speeches in the assembly hall. Eloquence was the order of the day and many future orators were noted. The following were elected: Robert Palladino, President, Henry Agostinelli, Vice-Presidentg Vito Cardellicchio, Treasurerg and Bar- bara Cowee, Secretary. Our eleven, coached by Klr. Plausse, enjoy ed the most successful season of recent years, winning the Midland League title. Our hoopsters also met with great success receiving a hid to the Tech Tourney which they accepted despite the loss of three star players. ln a hard fought game Rockland defeated Natick C39-295. 'lihe hockey squad despite a poor start enjoyed a good season registering great improvement and Ricardi, liregoli and Xlalpus were selected to play on the Eastern Hass. All-Star Team. Eleanor Buckley was chosen to represent Natick High and be its delegate to the annual Good Citizenship Pilgrimage, conducted each year hy 'lihe Daughters of The American Revolution. The memhers of the public speaking class participated in the American Legion oratorical contest which was won hy Robert Flynn. Bob went on to win regional and county contests and entered the state finals. Double Date was selected by a committee of students for our play and casting began in March. 'lihe play presented April 30 was directed by Bliss Donahoe. It was a theatrical as well as a financial success. 'lihe National Honor Society held its induction ceremony on Xlay 19th. Ar this time eight more Seniors were inducted and all members will receive their pins today. Only a few days remain. Soon we shall be members of The Natick High School Alumni. Although we have reached the goal for which we have been working three years, we regret leaving. At this time, however, we feel that we have a great oppor- tunity to put into reality the Natick High School motto - I Serve. No doubt the majority of us will soon be actively serving our country and it is our hope that we will make a real contribution in keeping the democratic way for future generations. jonx XIURPHY IJUNN