Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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In September it was ready for us. We had a wonder- ul time getting used to the school and the fact that ve were the wheels. For so long we had envied the eniors, and now we had a taste of fame for ourselves. vfuch to our regret and sorrow we had lost two teach- ers. Mrs. Helen H. DeMerritt, beloved language teach- er, died in the early fall. Miss Marion Pothier, our :lass advisor, had taken a leave of absence. Miss Finn vas our new adviser. Elections came forth promptly, ind we again changed our slate of officers. Don Peoples :vas elected President, Terry Smith, Vice President, Carole Woods, Secretary, and Betty Grimm, Treasurer. Dick Rokes and Terry Smith led our football team :hrough an outstandingly successful season, suffering but one loss. Our classmates now headed all the school activities. Bill Hayes was commissioner of the Safety Patrol, while Robert Ciccarelli, Terry Smith, and Dorothy San Clemente were the ofiicers of the Student Council. janet Meyers was head-cheerleader, and Ellen Linnehan wa seditor of the Sarramon. New members were elected to the National Honor Society and offi- cers were elected. Patricia Graham was chosen Presi- dent, Ellen Linnehan, Vice President, and Janice Col- lins, Secretary. For the first time in our history, we were fortunate in having a foreign exchange student become a part of our class. Claude Latune of Agen, France, has been with us since September, and has added interest and diversity to our courses. Dick Whitaker received the Good Neighbor award and Carole Woods was named DAR Good Citizen. Louis Giannetti repre- sented us on Good Government Day. When we had returned from Christmas vacation and survived our mid-years, perhaps the most profitable experience of our high school career came with the advent of Dr. Lore Ketzler, a German teacher of an international ex- change program who joined our faculty for a month. All of us were not able to meet her, but those who did received a most broadening outlook on world affairs. The Hurry was now on, and everyone seemed to be busy doing something. The third Science Fair was a great success, and many seniors received prizes. The next big thing to come along was the senior play, which 1 of ., 'if-,X ff? fail' J. ,f f ! Rh, X ' , , ., -Z I ' M9145 A ,4 46 My Xigivffifii, f f ,J-f 11744, stew, ,y V 77 ff Dfw. ffl 1 it al 1. ff i fri F395 l 615 Sfwfillin ri' Le Ziwp ill 5 p m .i,Vlyii W7'M' , 1 , f f 1 iii X il All I A 'jf' .,y!v 4.81 X x 'us' 4 ffff f ifi U is ff zfafaffceff ar ls, l i fi f ,, qv y,,,.i. M Q ,ILE Nl ,, ,. I was acclaimed as tops, and set a precedent which suc- ceeding classes will certainly have a hard time equaling. Mr. Bongarzone directed the production this year, and was assisted by Miss Buckley, formerly of the junior High School. As soon as the play was over, the excitement of graduation hit us, and we've been enveloped ever since. Now it's our week, and we're having a wonderful time. Last night we had our class party, today is our final all- school gathering, tomorrow we look forward to our reception, and next Monday is the day we have been preparing for for twelve years. I think we can all say it has been worth it. Now we're all going our various ways and it hardly seems that our class history is ended. The history that our outstanding class of 1955 will make is just beginning. 19

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The 1955 class history oihcially began in September, 1952, when the recent graduates of Coolidge Junior High School joined by St. Patrick's alumni proceeded to make their subtle but permanent impression on the history of Natick High School. After the first few tumultuous days were survived, we were oflicially in- stalled as Natick High students at the Welcome Sopho- more Assembly presented by the administration. Short- ly thereafter, the Welcome Sophomore Dance was held by the Student Council, and just as we were be- ginning to feel pretty much at home, elections were upon us. A hectic campaign was followed by the elec- tion of Bill Hayes as President, June Bennett, Vice President, Janet Meyers, Secretary, and Beverly Ross, Treasurer. The Executive Board was organized and our class was given representation on the Student Council. It was decided that class dues would be four dollars, 18 CLASS HISTORY By ELLEN LINNEHAN which really broke us, and these funds were supple- mented by the sale of Christmas-candy baskets. Before we knew it Christmas vacation was on us, which was a pretty clever way to prepare us for our first experi- ence with mid-years. In late February we amazed the senior critics with our tremendous package of talent, aptly entitled the Sophomore Assembly. Our first at- tempt at crashing the higher social circles came in the guise of a May-day dance, a smashing success which put our class ahead financially. just as spring fever began getting a powerful hold upon us, we were pre- sented with finals which really got us in condition for the summer-long vacation. When we returned in the fall we were among the upperclassmen, and were properly proud of the fact. In our junior elections all the ofiices exchanged hands but that of Secretary for which we re-elected janet Meyers. We chose as President Louie Giannetti, for Vice Presi- dent, Beverly Ross, and Dotty SanClemente for Treas- urer. The year really got rolling in the early fall, and plans were underway for the junior Prom which we wanted to make the best ever. We were most pleased to hear that there would be no mid-years, and by way of celebrating, most of us entered projects in the sec- ond annual science fair and some of us won awards. Now it was decided that our funds could stand a little boosting, so we started our relentless beanie cam- paign and didn't give up until just about every soul in NHS had a red and blue head covering. Now the Prom was in full swing. We decided to present an underwater scene and the decoration committee slaved over squids and divers. In early March, three of our members, Patricia Graham, Ellen Linnehan, and Fran- cis Pierce were elected to the National Honor Society, the smallest junior group ever to have been chosen. Shortly afterwards, representatives were elected to Boys' and Girls' State. Terry Smith and june Bennett would attend conferences in Amherst, Massachusetts, in June. After the Prom was declared a complete suc- cess, the year was over. We left for our summer vaca- tion with promises of a new multi-million dollar struc- ture ringing in our ears.

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CLASS PROPHECY By DIANNB MARUN, PAUL LAINCZ, JAMES McAvoY The Boston sky glistens and sparkles from the gigantic rays of massive spotlights. The Metropolitan is a mass of noise and people. From the farthest spot on the globe, people of significance arrive for the greatest film premier ever pre- sented for the greatest motion picture yet produced. Gargan- tuan jet airliners, sleek Rolls-Royce automobiles, roller-skates bring the elite of the world to this colorful spot. Scores of policemen hold back the surging mass who strain to glimpse these personalities. Their enthusiasm is overwhelming. As we move closer, we hear an officer remark, Get back before I . . . Yes, this excitement shakes the heavens from their celestial roots causing one angel to remark, Gee! look there, one of the most important celebrities concerned has arrived. The police are bringing him through the crowd who tight to get a souvenir. One young female enthusiast does, it's his pants! My gosh what a sight this is! Another male fan gives him his pants. What loyalty! The celebrity now arrives in the roped-in area, clad in a black dinner jacket and a pair of white pegged pants! He now sits down on the back of a kneeling policeman and unfastens his roller skates. As we peer closer at the face of this distinguished person, it's none other than Premier John Roberts: of Robertsovia, which is governed under Robertsism, which he considers a complete farce, but he enjoys it. What a man! He is now being escorted by two of the nation's private detectives, Francir Montagna and Chuck Healey. A TV cameraman Bob fFlarhJ Wright is attempting to get a shot of a customized Cadillac chaulfeured and built by Tom Pratt. Now emerging from this mechanical wonder are two top operatic stars, Nancy Wakelin and Barbara Danforth. What a duo of musical bliss! Noted journalist, Ellen Linnehan, has just shoved her press card in front of the duo's official escort, Admiral jerry Schaefer, who is permitting an interview after the performance. Following the latter in the confused pro- cession, representing La Mode fashion magazine are, editors: Polly Perhinr, Ginny Phillips, Rath Lambert, and Barbara Whitledge with their escorts, publisher David Harfhrnang cigar manufacturer Roy Wyrnanf band leader William Garvey and Professor of Australian Aboriginal Lit- erature, Gary Hoyt. Yes, its a bonton of exciting people. The television cameras are now swinging through this mass of spectators. Bill fFadeoatj Myrich on Camera One is focusing on a charming couple, hockey referee, jofeph Shield, and his vivacious fiancee, ,lean Grover, model for Robert Mo.rrnan'r Girls Unlimited model agency. Sitting on the shoulders of a statue of Robert E. Lee is artist Iarner 0'Connell madly sketching in swift strokes this stupendous scene. jim is art editor of Super Amazing magazine. Busily handing him