Marshfield High School - Tide Yearbook (Marshfield, MA)

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BARBARA TURNER Nothing great ever was achieved without enthusiasm. Barb, our bundle of energy, is always good for a bright idea dnd is really willing to help out in class or school projects. Being head cheerleader and D.A.R. girl show that she ' s popular with one and all. Wanna have a party? is Barb ' s favorite expression at the famous senior lunch table! DAR Good Citizen 4; vice-president 4; class play 3,4; head cheerleader 4; basketball 3; assistant softball manager 3; Glee Club 3,4; librarian 4; yearbook staff 4. Poultney (Vermont) High School; class vice-president 1; play 2; Dramatics Club 1,2; class president 2; Student Council 2; Glee Club 1,2; Varsity Club 2; Ticket Seller Club 2; Musical Revue 2. CAROL WICHER She walks in beauty. Smooth clothes with a gal inside who really knows how to wear them, accounts for why Carol modeled in two fashion shows. You can usually find Carol around the halls keeping law order as our head monitor. In the junior class play. Our Miss Brooks, she played Jane , and stole the show with that kiss! Monitor 3; head monitor 4; class play 3. WL( 3f . . . . . Nancy T. stuck to a diet? . . . Miss Miller eloped? . . Mac stopped talking baseball? . . . Betsy were brunette? . . the seniors paid their dues? . . . Mitch flunked chemistry? . . Frank were held scoreless? . . . Joanne started flirting? . . Nancy Rogers liked Problems? . . . Dick S. were found guilty? . . the senior boys dated senior girls? . . . Ketch didn ' t smile? . . school were only four days a week? . . . Bob didn ' t go with Judy? . . . the cheerleaders all got laryngitis? . . . Rusty had black, curly hair? . the senior girls grew up — mentally, that is? . Mr. Romeo ate at the senior girls ' lunch table? . we didn ' t have the Jolly Cheaters ' Club ? . the girls tied Danny ' s hands together? . certain people stopped cutting into the lunch line? . Rusty and Eddie had a perfect attendance record? . the chem classes stopped smelling up the halls of M.H.S.?

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NANCY TAYLOR The world is made for fun and frolic. A burst of laughter with high-beamed dimples, and you know that Nancy ' s around. Always ready to have a good time, but she has her serious moments, too. These were shown in Gramercy Ghost and in all the singing she has done in school activities. Good luck in your musical career, Nance! Field hockey 1, 3, 4; softball manager 4; monitor 4; Glee Club 1, 2 , 3, 4; class play 3, 4; yearbook staff 4; operetta 2. Norwell High School: cheerleader substitute 1; Dramatic Club 1 , 2 . STEPHEN TAYLOR All his faults were such that one loves him still better for them. When he decides to do a thing, he usually does it well. Remember the class plays? Stinky is one of the most dependable boys in the class with plenty of up-and-at-it spirit. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball manager 2, 3; class play 2, 3, 4; band 2, 3, 4; orchestra 4; yearbook advertising manager 4; operetta 2. DAVID TOTTEN Make hay while the sun shines. We sometimes wonder if David isn ' t a rebel, he spends so much time in the South. When he ' s in Marshfield, he ' s one of the live wires of our class. David ' s always ready for a card trick or a banana split — he handles both equally well. Baseball 2, 3, 4. 20

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laA6 Some people feel that the history of every class is similar, but I faund ours to be quite different. Maybe it ' s because we have been the largest class in M. H. S. history, or maybe because the boys have dominated us poor girls; nevertheless, I am proud to bring to you on this day, June 8, 1953, the history of the class of 1953. We entered the seventh grade fifty strong as we plotted to overthrow the school. Our plans were foiled, however, when we were separated into two different rooms. After about five minutes we found ourselves nothing but fish in the ocean. We were taken under the guidance of Miss Peterson, our home room teacher, and became aware of the problems which confronted us. The major one was the election of class officers. We felt pretty important participating in our first class meeting at which we elected the following officers: President, Richard Michelini; Vice-President, Gwendolyn Marsh; Secretary, Ann Jones; Treasurer, Joanne Harrington; Historian, Mary Sinnott; Student Council Representative, Stephen Taylor. We became accustomed to the new routine moving from room to room, after many be- wildering and hazardous experiences, for we found that the life at high school was quite different from that af grade school. Our teachers were mt st helpful, and I ' m sure there were many times they were exasperated by our childish antics. We wanted to let the rest of the school know what our abilities were, so we combined our talents with grade eight to produce a Thanksgiving skit. We then decided to collect some money for Thanksgiving baskets for the town home. The classes were so generous that we were able to purchase another gift along with the lovely baskets. By the end of the year our ranks had swelled to 51 with the addition of Judith Dupuis and Phyllis Forbes. We decided that those officers previously elected were doing a capable job as we re-elected the same officers. During the year we welcomed David Totten, Jean Shutt, and Joseph Hardiman. John Bowles left very early in the year. The year passed very quickly and we then looked forward to becom- ing eighth graders. In September of 1948, we entered Room 7. Our class was still very large, so we were again divided into two rooms. Even though we were divided, we had an extreme feeling of super- iority, for we were at the top of the junior high, but we soon came down to earth again. Class officers for this year were: President, Richard Michelini; Vice-President, Gwendolyn Marsh; Secretary, Ann Jones; Treasurer, Joanne Harrington; Historian, Mary Sinnott; Student Council Rep resentative, Stephen Taylor. Mrs. Ryder helped us organize our paper. The M. H. S. Crier. Through her efforts we managed to publish several editions which everyone enthusiastically purchased. Defying all leprechauns, we held our eighth grade May Dance, Friday the 13th with garish Chinese decorations. This was our first big social event which we will never forget, for it was the beginning of many new romances. Three days later we boarded Mr. Keene ' s bus and took off to conquer Boston. Upon arrival we were taken on tour of the State House by a very humorous guard. After eating, filling ourselves to capacity, we purchased water pistols, balloons, sunglasses, and schmoos, which we later put to practical use. The trip was very much enjoyed by all, and we appreciated Mrs. Ryder ' s patience through that trying day. This year we went completely money-mad and through the assistance of Mrs. Ryder, we confiscated over $100. We will al- ways remember the thrill of having so much money. We launched our high school career as freshmen in the month by Gwendolyn Marsh , Kenneth Rand of September, 1949. When we took roll call, we had added four new members and subtracted three, leaving us a total of fifty- three green freshmen . Those who entered our class this year were: Charles Anderson, John Bowles, Irwin Stratton, and Jean Bonney. We were divided into two separate rooms, with about half our class remaining with Mr. Scott, our class advisor. The other half was sent down to the art room where we made life miserable for Mrs. Williams. At our first class meeting, we elected the following officers: President, Richard Michelini; Vice-President, Gwendolyn Marsh; Secretary, Ann Jones; Treasurer, Joanne Harrington; Historian, Mary Sinnott; and Student Council Representative, Ted Seager. Our class took part in the Thanksgiving banquet given by the teachers. Each class elected a host and hostess for which we chose Charles Anderson and Gwendolyn Marsh. This proved to be very enjoyable, especiafly since the teachers did all the work! Before we embarked on our Christmas vacation, we presented Christmas gifts to Mr. Scott and Mrs. Williams. Not wanting to overburden our class officers, we relieved some of their duties and elected as President, Robert Morse; Treasurer, John Bowles; and Historian, Charles Anderson. The other officers remained unchanged. On February 11, we held our first class function, a dance which we called the Valentine Festival, featuring the Starlighters orchestra. The dance and the attractive decorations proved to be quite a hit. We chose Jimmy Scott and Joey Anderson, age four. King and Queen of Hearts. To prove that we were a class that did things in a big way, we took over the last movie of a series, formerly run by the senior class, and made a tremendous success of it. Our last class project was to serve refreshments at the one- act ploy, which proved to be a financial success. Upon entering our second year of high school, three new faces greeted us on opening day: Maureen O ' Sullivan, Elliott Binley, and Donald McAleer. Our slate for the year consisted of President, Robert Morse; Vice-President, John Bowles; Secretary, Richard Michelini; Treas- urer, Kenneth Rand; Historian, John Lane; Student Council Rep- resentative, Ralph Davis. As one can see, the boys definitely held the upper hand that year. David Hutchinson left the class late in the fall and about mid- year Lillian Rogerson returned. Before leaving for our Christmas vacation our number had fallen to fifty after Barbara Burg, David Totten, Bob Morse, and Maureen O ' Sullivan had departed. At mid-year elections we placed the following in office: Presi- dent, John Bowles; Vice-President, Frank Cervelli; and Student Council Representative, Robert Davis; but we decided to keep a few in their present office. Our class was given the privilege of selling refreshments at all the class plays. Our lone class function was a record hop put on at the end of March. With Bob Clayton as our master of ceremonies, the dance proved to be very profitable. A few of our more talented classmates took part in a variety show. The purpose of this was to raise money for the class of ' 51 which was accomplished quite successfully. Near the end of the year, we combined our talents with the juniors, and put on a very successful play entitled. Don ' t Take My Penny. With our second year of high school drawing to a close, we looked forward to our junior year and the Junior Prom, not to mention the summer vacation which proceeded these. When we entered our junior year, we were unable to find our home room. Some of us began to feel we weren ' t wanted, but 22