Sutton Memorial High School - Exitus Yearbook (Sutton, MA)

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of the cupids and hearts were quite appropriate for this special night. So the Class of ’53 has made its records in the annals of history. We are proud of the work we have done together, and though our happy high school years are coming to an end, we are not through learning. This is only the beginning of better things. Here, under the guidance of our ever genial and sympathetic teachers and principal, we have built the foundation for what we may do in the years that lie ahead. There can be no doubt that we shall go on remembering what Sutton has given to us, thus showing our appreciation for what we have acquired from our parents, our faculty, our friends, and S. H. S. Gale Johnson Charlene Gravelin

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ease ahead of us, for now we were really upperclassmen. Ronald Gibson was elected President; Hazel Whittier, Vice-President; Marcia Bjork, Secretary; and Joyce Flanagan, Treasurer. Once again one of our classmates, Marilyn Swart, was crowned Queen of the Valentine Ball. During the end of the year Joyce Flanagan, selected by the Dudley Gendron Post of Wilkins onville and Jane Cote by the John Mateychuck Post of Manchaug, attended Girls’ State in Bridgewater. Also at the graduation exercises of the Class of ’52 Phyllis Marble was present- ed the D. A. R. History Award. When we returned to school in September 1952 we proudly assumed the role of Seniors. Class elections were held immediately. Ronald Gibson was to be our President; Harlan Goodwin, Vice-President; Carol Johnson, Secretary; and Hazel Whittier, Treasurer. Needless to say our class soon became engrossed in an effort to raise money for our trip to Washington, D. C. and New York. Our first event of great importance was the Senior Supper. This annual supper took a great deal of preparation. We soon became experts in the fine art of killing and cleaning chickens. On the appointed Saturday morning we peeled and cooked vegetables, tiring ourselves before it actu- ally took place. However, it was certainly worth everyone’s effort and it proved very successful. Our next event was the presentation of our play “REST ASSURED’’, which proved very successful through the tireless direction of Miss Beechler . It was shortly after the play when Miss Beechler left our teaching faculty that the responsibility of the Seniors was taken over by Mr. Schwab. The Valentine Ball was presented on February 14, 1953. The effects 17

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; ' ' ] The Senior Play, ‘‘Rest Assured,” under the outstanding direction of Miss Anne L,. Beechler was presented November 15, 1952. Through much excitement and nervousness we stood backstage waiting for the thrilling moment which would make us actors for a night. We wish to express sincere appreciation to all those who co-operated in making it a huge success. 19