Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THE SASSAMON 11 In September 1945 we again returned to Natick High School-this time as dignified and serious seniors. The war was over. Germany had surrendered to the Allies in May, and in August Japan felt the might of the atomic bomb and it, too, capitulated. XYe were relieved that the war was over-or rather that fighting had stopped. lVe returned to our classes with the realization that our career at Natick High School was coming to its conclusion and it seemed we were more aware of our responsibilities as citizens and we had a new appreciation of what an education meant. The permanent ofhcers of our class were chosen in October. They are john Driscoll, president, Richard Balcom, vice-president: Violetta Tutuny, secretary and Edward Garvin, treasurer. The following members of the class of '46 were the captains of our school teams: Gene Arena and Vangie Sticka-Football, james Haddad-Basketballg Edward Garvin and john Driscoll-Hockey, George Shaw and Larry Devereaux- Baseball. All of the teams had successful seasons and although we missed champ- ionship and title ratings in the past year, Natick High was honored to have eight boys from its hockey team make the All Star Team of the Eastern Massachusetts League. And too, once again, our football team defeated Framingham. The bas- ketball team won fourteen of the sixteen games played. Early in our senior year Mr. Sears retired because of ill health. Mr. Martin was our acting principal until December when Mr. Maffeo was released from active duty in the United States Navy to resume his position as principal. Our Senior Play, The Doctor Has a Daughter, directed by Mrs. Dekleritt and Miss Donahoe, played two nights to a very enthusiastic audience. Alfred Bran- agan and joan Parrinello were the soloists during intermission. In March Rita DeAngelis represented Natick High School at the annual con- vention of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Boston. The National Honor Society held its induction ceremonies in May. Thirteen members of our class are members in this society. The Senior Reception, which is always the social highlight of commencement week, will take place this Friday evening and on Monday, June 17, the graduation exercises will be the last school activity for the Class of 1946. As we take our places in the world we hope, as individuals, to add new pages to this history of our class and we are ready to assume responsibility in solving those problems that mut be faced if we are to have better community, national and international relation- ships. JAMES HADDIXD.

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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. '

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tg THE SASSAMON CLASS WILL lie it remembered, that we, the Class of W46 in the County of Middlesex and Connntinwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory but knowing the uncertainty ul' life, do tnake this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. To Mr. Matteo, we bequeath a Public Address System to assist him in his search for pupils. 'l'o Miss Mann, we leave a case of liromo Seltzer or some soothing sedative to keep her nerves from cracking when the office gets over-crowded. 'l'o Mr. Martin, we leave an electric typewriter to speed up his output of deten- tion slips. To Miss tiriftin, we leave an electric eye to open and close the girls' door auto- matically. To Miss 'l'illson, we leave a place for her gym classes to operate in peace. To Miss Connolly and Mr. l'lausse,'our class advisers, we leave an executive hoard as intelligent and peppy as ours. A To Mr. Gardner, we leave a new pair of permanent eye glasses so he won't have to borrow. To Miss Shannon, we leave our heartfelt gratitude for her generous assistance in class affairs. r To Mr. Sears, we leave our sincere appreciation for his guidance through our high school career. 'l'o Mr. Shea, we leave our gratitude for his patience and kindness. To Mrs. llyncs and Mrs. lilondell, we leave our best wishes for their future happiness. To Miss Nutt, we leave our sincere appreciation for her kind and pleasant manner. To Mr. Quackenbush, we confer the degree of Doctor of Finance, in apprecia- tion of his splendid success in extracting money from us. To Mr. XX'hite, we bequeath one large size atomizer filled to capacity with Tabu guaranteed to oltset the aromas in Room 32 resulting from chemistry experiments. To Miss Crocker, we leave a new pad of detention slips, to save her the trouble of writing ten detentions on each. To Miss Cashion, we leave a set of books entitled How to Eat in the Class- room to be distributed in her classes. To the Sophomores we leave our amazing ability to win and infiuence the teachers. To the juniors we leave the hope that they will reach the high goal we have attained. I, john Driscoll. do willingly give up my job as President to Robert Fair.