Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THE SASSAMON 11 CLASS PROPHECY WELL, at last we're off on the way to the big Field Day exercises heralding the flnishing of the Natick Stadium, which we now discover, was sponsored almost entirely by that magnificent Class of 1944. Imagine our surprise on discovering that our transport crew included pilots Ivar Olson and Leonard Chiacchia. Surprise of surprises! Radio technician extra- ordinaire, Ruth Nussberger is now married and spends her spare time between trips playing with her five little ones. We received this information from the petite little hostess, Marie Duprey. As we neared the Natick Airport, our attention was centered on the beautiful scenery which was home to us. Almost at the last moment we found that some of our fellow commuters on the stratoliner were members of the immortal Class of '44. Robert McGrath is now a famous public speaking authority: john Mullen has ridden many a famous horse to glory: and Norman Mills is a famous Information Please expert. On landing, we were met by a large reception committee, among whom were the two leading socialites, Mary Jane Powers and joan Powers: Rocco Torterella, the principal of dear old Natick High: and john Marshall, General Manager at Dennisons. After introductions and formalities were over, a lively conversation ensued, during which Helen Sellew, proprietor of the best dairy farm in the coun- try, informed us that she had just heard from Joanne McGrath and Beatrice Ouilette, telephone operatorsg she also told us that jean Simoni, a well-known opera singer, and David Sanborn, her accompanist, would not arrive until later in the evening, because Richard Piard, her chauffeur, had taken sick. Everything was under control though, because Dr. Robert Thomas had prescribed a remedy. Special nurse, jean Mosman was on the job keeping faithful watch over him. We are now approaching the box office. Say, those girls look familiar. Well, I'll be! It's Bertha Jackson and Dotty johnson. They were always good at selling tickets. And there's Hope Liscombe in the background helping them. As we ad- vance through the gate our tickets are collected by Michael Solari and Arthur Tessier, the regular ticket collectors. just inside are Grace Taylor and jean Spina- Zola selling programs for the big event. Marion Weilant and Dorothy Whittemore have joined the party. They are just back from a visit to China where they worked as foreign missionaries. As we near the grandstand, there is a terrific amount of hustle and bustle. Who is it bragging about the structure of the bleachers? Oh, I see now. It's Vincent Driscoll. His construction company built those bleachers. We were ushered to our seats by the head usher, Sarop Kaprelian. On the north side of the field was a huge billboard advertising Christie's Bow Wow Dog Food. The food is based on a formula discovered by Thomas Zicko. The sign said, For particulars see the head salesman, W'arren Brooks. Looking to the other end of the field, we see an enormous poster which reads 'tMarilyn's Beauty Shops, Inc. And there is Marilyn Gladu herself waving furiously at us from the balcony. Who is this coming down the aisle in the Naval Air Corps uniform? All the girls are swooning! Oh, I see, it's our old friend, Arthur Fair. W'ith him is our famous classmate and the man who has done the most work in promoting the helicopter in Europe, Ralph Howard. We learn that on hand in the First Aid Station, in case of a riot, is Valerie

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IU THE SASSAMON CLASS POEM 'IU THE GRAlJl'A'I'I'IS l. 'l'he Vhallenge to Youth l'ourl1.' Van you meet the stirring challenge Which a wearied world submitsl Prove the trust it places in you, it? liase the wounds which rupture Van you take the shattered fragments, Take the Hope which yet survives, Vonquer Fear and Hate with justice, Shape a world for which the lives Sacrificed in Freedom's battle Never shall have ceased in vain? Hazte Van you guarantee that Freedom Soldiers give their all to gain? Opposition great confronts you. Forces never tamed by man Strictures, through the ages fhwarting Great Crusaders' caravans Still are poignant. Are you able? Have you strength with these to cope. Van you meet this stirring challenge? Youth!-Are you a source for Hope? D 2. Youths Reply We are strong, endowed by Nature With the armor for the fight. Buttressed by youth's valiant courage We can conquer with our might livils which disrupt man's progress lf we toil with steadfast will. There is wealth in each past failure Source to aid us to fulfill This great task entrusted to us. We have heard the plea of man. Faith! We take up our challenge crying, Youths undying creed- We can! Classmates, you approach a world which looks to you. Keep in heart this challenge, promise you will see it through. Falter not: Be strong! Remember always Youth's reply As you strive to conquer, make We can! your battle cry! JEAN HULEATT CLASS SONG Our Alma Mater, doors are Hung wide, The time has come to bid adieu. tflassmates and friends so dear to our hearts to you well be true. Sad the farewll to many golden hours, Sad the farewell to joys that were ours. We will never forget the days spent beneath the red and the blue. .Ks we go forth your teachings will guide us, ln each trial great and small. llear Natick High we'll always uphold your faith in us all. As we go forth, may we be strong and true, may we fulfill all that we strive to do. Always steadfast and stalwart we will vo forth to meet our great call. P' Words by Jean Spinazola Music by Paul Shakespeare

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I2 THE SASSAMON Dupuis. Her first aid classes in school must have helped her. Nurses aids, Ann Christie, Peggy Ciccarelli. and josephine Culcasi are also present to help out if necessary. lt is about time for the exhibition to start. First on the card is listed a midget auto race in which Gerald llevereaux, who not only won but broke the world's speed record, will perform. Following this is an aerial demonstration in which test pilots Edward Barnicle and George Barnabo put two of the newest Kenneth Crumrine Aircraft Corporation racing planes through their paces. On hand, in case of accident, in his gleaming uniform. is Fire Chief joe Lavash. Out on the field, the parade is led by none other than Esther Duff our Drum Majorette of IO years ago. 7 There is a great tipping of hats around the center row now. Oh, I see, it's Robert Kerivan, Selectman from South Natick. I wonder if he is ever late for board meetings? With him is Alden Clay, President of South Natick, and his extremely efficient campaign manager, Barbara Buell. Opposite us we have just noticed a group of naval officers. With the Navy we have Navy Sub-Commander, William Bernard, Rear Admiral, Kenneth Chan- nellg Chief Petty Officer, Edward Conlon: and Lieutenant Eugene Talvy. With the Army, we have Captain Donald Chase: still just a private, Peter Brovelli, and Corporal Richard McKeon. With them are Dotty Langton and her gang. The girls still go together and are all Army nurses. You know that gang and how jean Griffin and Helen Borden used to keep Dot up on all the gossip at school. Speaking of gossips, there's jean Hunter and Rita Kearns. They are expert talkers now. They used to practice every day before classes back in old Natick High. On the way to the Sports exhibits we bumped into Lucy Lentini, adorned in the very latest fashion. She is now a famous beautician in New York. Running around wildly is Helen Flynn, secretary of the Athletic .Association looking for the umpire. From her we learned that Alice Hogan is the bookkeeper of the association. She used to keep the SASSAMON books. Who is this with all the dogs? Why, it's Gilda Leavitt! She owns the best kennel in the country. With her is the very distinguished psychiatrist, Phyllis Hussey. 7 Writing up the day's activities is Mary Burke. gossip columnist for the Reid Blast, the local paper. Its editor is Roger Reid who is also well known as a chicken raiser. An associate editor is Dorothy Mostecki. Her f'Advice to the Lovelornw column has received wide recognition. The sports editor, Mary tells us, is Robert Thurston, who held a similar position on the Sassazuois board ten years ago. About then the members of our party were served refreshments by jean Living- ston. head of the refreshment committee which had the franchise for the ball park. Her assistants were Priscilla McCracken, joel Rice, and Phyllis Prior. tOur party has just had another addition in the person of a Canadian Army Officer. Elinor Templel. A The hrst sports exhibit was football. In this, the enthusiastic coach. Walter White, demonstrated his system of running through the plays with the boys. He always was full of pep and ginger. Assisting him was John McGrath who gave up playing with the Chicago Bears to take this coaching job. At the baseball exhibit, Edward Clasby, former professional ball player and president of our super class. was putting the boys through a workout. He had received many bids from outside colleges. but his intense love for the good old Alma Mater had kept him