Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THE SASSAMON CLASS DAY PROGRAMME Processional, Pageantry ........ Irving Cheyctte HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA National Anthem . ...... . Francis Scott Key S1tN1OR CHORUS Address of VVelCOme JOHN ROBERT DRISCOLL Selection, One lrVorld ...... . Godfrey O'I-Iafra SENIOR CHORUS History JAMES A HADDAD Baritone Solo, Son of the Sun ...... Brcmzan and Friml ALIRED JOSEPH BRANAOAN Accompanist, JOAN TERESA PARRINELLO Class Poem BETTY JANE WEBB Class Song . llfords and music by Joyce Anna Ruth Murphy and Hope Alice Styles CLASS OF 1946 Class Will VIOLETTA AGNES TUTUNY Soprano Solo, A Heart That's Free ...... Alfred Robyn ll'lARY LOU GOODNOW Arcouzpauist, GERALD EUSTIS THOMAS, Class of 1947 Presentation of Class Gift JOHN ROBERT DRISCOLL Awarding of National Honor Society Emblems ALFRHO A. AIA! PEO, Pvincipal, Natick High School Presentation of Athletic Award MR. GEORGE M. ROGERS, Viva Prcsidcnt, Natick .S'clzoolmcn's Club Presentation of American Legion Oratorical Medal MR. FRANK VVEBBER, Commmzdrr, E. P. Clarke Pos! No. 107, A. L. Presentation of Good Citizenship Award MRS. HERBERT KICQUESTION, Slate R1-gmt Qf D. A. R. Awarding of Anna F. Gooflnow Scholarship MRS. DVRE L. QLACKENBLTSH, Prrxidi-fir. Nniirk ll'omm1'.v Club Awarding of Rotary Club of Natick Scholarship DOCTOR HOWAR11 K. BERE, tqlzuizvzzmz. Srlznlazqvlzip Cnnzuziifcp Alma Mater .......... Lucile Nichols '26 CLASS Or 1946 Recessional, Festival March ....... C. M. zfon ll'cbcr H1011 SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ROBERT EDWARD FAIR, 1947, llltlfjllfll

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8 THE SASSAMON Education is the first essential in fulfilling this responsibility, for only through universal education can the world hope to gain international understanding and cooperation. Education prevents the blind exercise of political power which was a primary factor in the I-litler campaign. lt offers the individual an opportunity to find out for himself, to examine both sides of a question intelligently, to form his own opinions on an issue, and to make his views felt through his political repre- scntatives. llere, then, is another task for .-Xmericau youth--the creation of an educated world. llow can we attempt to solve such an overwhelming problem? There are many ways in which we can help. First and foremost, we must strive to eliminate doctrines of suppression and censorship from the educational systems of the world. NYe must endeavor to form an army of well-informed world citizens whose main weapon of defense will be the fact that they know what is going on. These individuals will familiarize themselves with public affairs so that they may work for the good of the majority at all times. We must endeavor to have the knowledge of the common individual approximate the knowledge of his leaders so that he may understand the problems of society. The world must be brought to realize the importance of the individual, for the common man is a source of unlimited power, and he must be prepared to use this power intelligently. The only way to prepare him is to afford him the opportunity to study, to read, and to counsel with others on matters of public policy, to hear all points of view, and to examine and discuss every issue. Lastly, we must insure freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear for the whole world. If we strive to achieve these noble objectives, we shall truly attain greatness, for NVHAT IS OUR GREATNESS? lYhat is theqiracle in man? lt lies Y Not Not in his power to lift great INature's chain- in the strange shapes rising from his brain- Not in his radios, ocean cables, cries Heard 'round the world. Ah, not in these, This gossip with the locked antipodes: But Nor Nor Our Our Our The in the heart's call when the heart is wise. is wealth greatness flook for higher themeslb is it eloquent volumes, noble :irtg greatness is the greatness of our dreams, wisdom is the wisdom of the heart, resolute will to lift the poor, to build Brotherhood, the vision unfulfilled. RITA lli'l:ARY DEANGELIS

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to THE SASSAMON ADDRESS OF WELCOME--CLASS DAY Parents, Teaclters and Friends: 4 ln behalf of the Class of 1946 I wish to extend to you a most cordial welcome to our Class llay exercises. t Jurs is the tirst class for live years that can boast of having all its one hundred and tifty members present here this morning. It is indeed with a feeling deep gratitude and joy that we go forth to take our places in business, in industry and in the professional world. 'l'o you we give thanks for making our education possible. Vtie hope to be a credit to you and to our community. 4 sf 4 ' CLASS HISTORY In September, 1943 we, the class of 1046, entered Natick High School. This was a great event for all of us and we looked forward to the future with great hopes. ln the tirst few weeks we could easily be distinguished from the upper class- tnen as we eagerly looked for our classrooms trying to pretend that we knew where we were going. 'l'here were one hundred and sixty boys and girls from the Coolidge junior High School and Saint l'atrick's School at our brst assembly. Mr. Sears, our act- ing principal, welcomed Us and told us about the routine and traditions of Natick High School. Class tleetions were held in October and our ofticers for the year were John lilriseoll, Larry llevercaux, 'loan llrenneman and Robert Howatt and then in short order. we had sophomore representatives on the Student Council, junior Red Cross, Yarsity teams, filee Clubs and Orchestra. Because of the war there was little opportunity for us to make any highlights so we applied ourselves in our respective classes. became acquainted with the faculty and the school routine, and looked for- ward with mnch anticipation to our junior year. As juniors we were all eager to make it a successful and memorable year. VVe had elections in Noyemberi-lolm Driscoll was elected president, Larry Devereaux, vice-president, Yioletta Tutuny, secretary, and Edward Garvin, treasurer. Hur interest in war work was great. XVe gave our best efforts and devoted much time to the -Iunior Red Cross, and The Camp and Hospital Council Activ- itiesg we continued to buy XYar Stamps and to plan programs for the patients at cushing tleneral Hospital. Of course, with all our seriousness, we did not forget our junior Prom. lt was an evening of great joy and will ever be a cherished memory for many of us. . - In the spring Donald llalrymple, Richard Balcom and James Haddad were selected to represent Natick at Hoy-s' State. but because of transportation difficulties iiriys' State was cancelled. Rita lJeAngelis, however, did represent Natick at Girls' State. '