Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THE SASSAMON 15 So we passed from Sophomore to Junior year. In September we returned again, having attained the great stature of juniors, and knowing that we were no longer members of the undistinguished class we left behind. We were full of plans for a memorable year. Class elections were held and our ofhcers were: Danny Cardellicchio, president, Dino Emanuelli, vice-presidentg Anne Fairbanks, secretary, and john Conway, treasurer. This year we added even more members to our class. Jean Di Santo, Dorothy Videon, Betsy Welch, Agnes White, XWard Richards, Stanley Roskey, George Chiacchia, Paul Champlain, and jacqueline Cournoyer transferred to Natick High. Mr. Andrews, Mr. Carey and Mr. Cronan returned from duties in the service to resume their positions as teachers. Mary McGrath was elected in March as our representative to Girls' State at Bridgewater. Eugene Robie and john Conway represented the boys at Boys' State in Amherst. There they were schooled in government and good citizenship. Soon all became enveloped in preparations for the junior Prom which took place on May 9. Hawaiian decorations provided exactly the right atmos- phere. This social event will always retain a cherished place in our memories. As a climax to this happy year, five members of the junior class were elected to the Honor Society. They were Janet Corbett, lidith Buell, Marv Carroll, Betty Schultz, and Eugene Robie. September, 1947! With great dignity we returned to school with our lordly titles of Seniors. We were deemed high in the estimation of our ador- ing lowerclassmen. Perhaps under this cover of pride we were a little sad to think that this was our last year, our last chance to do something really worth- while for the school. We strived to this point both in the classroom and on the athletic field. We were accompanied back to school by the swish of longer skirts and the ominous rumble of distant war-clouds. Wfe wanted to make this year a good one. Our permanent officers were chosen in November. They are: Danny Cardellicchio, president, James Christie, vice-president, joe Linane, secretary, and Jacqueline Cournoyer, treasurer. In December, otlicers of the Honor Society were chosen: Eugene Robie, president, Dino Emanuelli, vice-presidentg and joyce Prior, secretary. Our class now had twelve illustrious members in this society. Marion Sherman and Lorraine Anderson joined the class. We now num- bered about one hundred and seventy. Because of the inability to choose a dehnite football captain, a plan was devised wherein a captain would be chosen before each game. Under the capable coaching of Mr. Plausse, aided by Mr. Slamin, Mr. Andrews, and Mr. Carroll, we had an outstanding football year. All games were won with the exception of one which was tied. Again we defeated our rival, Framingham, the team was co-captained by Gus listes and Grega Chiacchia.

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12 THF SASSAMON Class Day---Address of Welcome Parents, Teachers, Friends: On behalf of the Class of I9-i8 it is indeed an honor and a pleasure for me to welcome you to our Class Day Exercises. We appreciate very much the fine job you, our teachers, parents, and friends have done in making this, our Class Day possible. We do not know what the future years have in store for us, but whatever vocation we may choose we hope we'll be a success. To you we give thanks for making our education possible, and we hope wt-'ll be a credit to you and to our community. Class History It was once said that Histories are as perfect as the historians are wise g therefore, dear classmates, be prepared for any mistakes that might occur: On the fourth day of September, 1945, one hundred and sixty eager, new faces brightened the halls of Natick High School. The majority of these boys and girls, who gathered from junior High and St. Patrick's, are still with us to form this remarkable class of 19118. Wfe were no different from other Sophomore classes in some respects, though finding our different classes was not as routine for us as it was for our worshipped upperclassmen. How dif- ferently we feel now, three years later! Wfe have found, through experience, the classrooms that are the most pleasant. Strange as it may seem, the fav- orite room seems to be 58 A. Mr. Sears, our acting principal, graciously welcomed us at our first assem- bly. It was then that we first became acquainted with the rules and regulations of Natick High School. This was not to be our last reminder of them, how- ever. W'e were sorry to see Mr. Sears leave so early in the year. Mr. Martin became our acting principal until Mr. Mafieo returned from duty in the United States Navy to resume his position as principal. Soon we took part in the first attempt toward class organization: class elections. Our officers were Pauline LeBlanc, Danny Cardellicchio, John Conway, and Sumner Mathes. Our class was also well represented on Student Council, .SQi.i'ir111m11. Cilee Club, Orchestra, and, of course, in sports. Our class grew considerably the first year. Bob Stockbridge and June 'lozcr joined the class after a few months. Now we come to the part that really is history. Our class, after much ado, was allowed to hold the first Sophomore Hop in all the history of Natick High? Not only the Sophomores enjoyed this dance, but also many of the juniors and Seniors who attended were able to become acquainted with the members of our class. We had broken down one social barrier already. This affair was the most outstanding accomplishment of our Sophomore year. Per- haps this is one reason for our being such an outstanding class.

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ii THE SASSAMON loyce Prior was elected to be our D. A, R. Good Citizenship representative. ln March, Nick Efthim and Mary McGrath attended Good Government Day in Boston. This was especially notable for the students representing the ditlerent schools were allowed to take over the governor's and the legislator's duties for one day. As basketball captain, james Christie brought the team through a good season, under the coaching of Mr. Andrews. Donnie Mclver and Artie Mathews were co-captains of the hockey team under Mr. Carroll's tutelage, Frank Leone was captain of the baseball team with Mr. Marso coaching. ln April Don Mclver was presented with the hockey trophy, and Bob Pmrady with the basketball trophy. lfriday evening, April 2. the Senior play, Through the Keyhole, was presented by a competent cast. XXfe can never forget Pauline LeBlanc's por- trayal of the supposedly old-fashioned grandmother, who had quite modern ideas. Nor shall we forget Bettylee Hunter, as her granddaughter, Jacqueline Clournoyer, as the French maid, and Rose Shaldone as a social climber. Never- the less, the members of the opposite sex did a remarkable job also. Kenny Parker assumed the role of an English butler perfectly, and Firman Burke showed his acting ability as another social climber. Eddie McDermott's per- formance as the grandson, and Gene Robie's, as a friend, were both excellent. Because of their acting ability, the cast made the play a huge success. This th ree-act comedy was ably directed by Mrs. DeMeritr who can never be lauded enough for her work for the Senior class. june Knox, june McKenna and Nancy Zullo entertained between acts accompanied by the orchestra under the direction of Mr. Mayberger. Honor Society Induction took place in May and the members will receive their pills today. The Class Party was held june 9 and our last formal function, the Senior Reception, will take place on Friday, june l l. Witli anticipation in our hearts, we look forward to these last gatherings together, which will end all our social functions. However, the night for which we have all been waiting, june l-1, is one that will end our scholastic records. Upon that night every dignified Senior will step forth to receive that precious document, the diploma, for which he has worked so hard during these three long years. And so we end the history of the class of '-18. This history is concerned with the classroom, the school, and its associations. Our own personal his- tories do not end here. They will go on for we have many ideals to live up to, many of which have been set before us during our years at Natick High School. The rest cannot be written now for that we do not know, only this we do know: we shall go forth in this world to strive for the highest things in life giving the best we have, hoping someday that these ideals may become .1 reality MARY Domzrstv