Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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I2 THE SASSAMON CLASSWILL liy this instrument duly executed, we, the Class of l945, being of sound body and especially high mental aptitude, do hereby ordain and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. The following persons have been appointed as beneficiaries of our most treas- ured possessions. It is hoped that said persons will benefit by these bequests and live up to the high standards of our class. 'l'o thc juniors we leave our position as upperclassmen with the hope that they will be able to fulfill all expectations even though they are at present a little on the dull-witted side. 'lio the Sophomores we bequeath twenty-six volumes of The Book of Knowl- edge with a fervent prayer that they will some day reach the goal we have so con- scientiously set for them. To our beloved country we leave those boys who may soon be in the Armed lforces. We know that Natick High will be as proud of them as it is of the many servicemen now representing our Alma Mater. To Mr. Quackenbush we bequeath a recording of his theme song, Any Bonds Today. We hope that it will inspire the students as much as he has. To Mr. McManus we leave a gavel to aid him in keeping law and order in his classes and at the same time preserve his ring. 'l'o Miss Griffin we bequeath a policeman's whistle and a large billy-club to assist her in bringing truants back to school. To Mr. White we leave an atomizer with a case of Evening in Paris perfume to be sprayed around the school after experiments. To Miss Wildbur and Mr. Slamin, our class advisors, we leave our deep appreciation for the work they have done to make our many activities successful. We bequeath to Vangie Sticka and Gene Arena the captaincy of the football team. tlood luck, fellows! I, Don Robertson, leave the captaincy of the basketball team to jim Haddad. We hope to see you at the Tech Tourney, jim. l, Leo Grady, leave to john Driscoll and jocko Garvin the position of co-captains of the 1945-46 hockey team. I, Agnes W'iIson, bequeath my high scholastic standing to Dorothy Olson. I, Tony Arminio, leave my ability to infatnate the ladies to Tommy Lowry. I, Thelma Hall, bequeath my petiteness to Barbara Beswick. I, Barbara Morse, leave my sunny disposition to Rita DeAngelis. I, Gladys Kinsman, leave my ability to make friends easily with the opposite sex to joanne Brenneman. I, Don Fair, bequeath my ability to dress in sporty clothes to jack Sheridan. I, Bobbie Grant, leave my popularity to Dolores Casali. I, jean Riker, leave my attractiveness to Mary Lou Goodnow. I, jimmy Clasby, leave my bashful ways with the women to Michael Dunn. I, Barbara Gilmore, leave my willingness to help others to Patricia Donahue. I, Dorothy Nichols, leave my ability to get into mischief to Edith Munson. I, Fay Spooner, leave my ability to intrigue hockey players to Hope Styles.

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THE SASSAMON ll The climax to our second year at Natick High School was the election of six of our classmates to the National Honor Society. In September, 1944, we returned for our last year of high school-a little sad. maybe with the realization that our school days would soon be over and that even before graduation many of our boys would be leaving to serve in the armed forces of our country. XYe prepared, however, to enjoy our Senior ymr and we got off to a flying start by electing our permanent class officers at the same time that all Americans were making a choice for our national leaders. VVe elected John Noonan, Presi- dent, june Brenneman, X-'ice-President, Fay Spooner, Secretary and Mildred Grant, Treasurer. The football team coached by Mr. Plansse had a very successful season. Three times we had the pleasure of seeing our team win from Framingham. The Hockey Team guided by Coach McManus enjoyed a very outstanding season coming out on top in the Eastern Massachusetts League. Captain Leo Grady proved to be a wizard on ice and Robert Marden, Leo Grady and Charles Murphy made the Eastern Massachusetts All Star Team, The Basketball Team under Mr. Slamin's direction had a fine season and Natick High was invited to take part in the Tech Tournament. Harriet Hayes was chosen D.A.R. representative and attended the D.A.R. con- vention at the Hotel Kendall in Framingham. Ann McGrath represented Natick High School on XVBZ at the Junior Town Meeting of the Air in February. ' Our Class President -lack Noonan left school in January to attend Boston Col- lege and our Vice-President June Brenneman became acting President. The Senior Reception was held in February, earlier than it had taken place for many years, so the boys who were going in the service could be on hand for their own reception. It was a gala affair enjoyed by everyone in attendance. ln March Miss Randall, our lunchroom manager, retired after thirty-four years of service to Natick High School. A new lunch program has been inaugur- ated. A Mind of Her Own, our senior play, was presented to a most appreciative audience on April 6. Mrs. Dellleritt and the cast received many favorable com- ments from those who attended. The school orchestra under Mr. Mayherger's direction with Harriet Hayes as soloist presented the musical selections during interniissions. The National Honor Society induction was held on May 16. At this time six more members were inducted and today twelve of our classmates will receive their pins. Our graduation exercises remain as the last important function of the class of 1945. We are proud to have been students in Natick High School and we know we are ready for whatever is ahead of us. We thank all the teachers who have made life in High School so pleasant for us and hope that they will remember us as a class of willing and enthusiastic pupils. BARBARA G1LMoRE.

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THE SASSAMON I3 l Ann McGrath, leave my seductive manner to Mary Eldridge. I, jim Hamwey, leave my easy-going manner to Gordon Channel. l, Charlie Murphy, leave my sophisticated looks to Kenny Harpell. I, Peggy Burns, leave my ardent admiration for redheads to any junior girl who is fascinated by the same. VVe, the members of the Senior Class leave to the faculty our gratitude in the form of a song which will prove that their work has not been in vain- XN'e're Beginning to See the Light. lVe hereby sign and seal this document, the last XVill and Testament of the Class of 1945, in the presence of those witnesses who have hereunto signed their names. Doizoruv KILLEEN. Mfimessed by Edith M. Nuff Emily L. Shamion 1' 'f 'Y CLASS SONG Oh, red and blue, our colors true The time has come to leave you- How sad the thought that we must part Thy portals close to our hearts. As we this day bid fond adieu, VVe start into this world anew, 'To blaze a path to victory For all humanity. - Words by NoRM.xN Parkers HARR1NcToN. Musir by HARR1121' liAMMON HiXYES.