Middleborough High School - Timaron Yearbook (Middleborough, MA)

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saying that those who work not shall be worked and Long Tom, as he was affectionately dubhed, did make us sweat. But of a truth we loved It. Thus did Thomas Maynard make his mark on the Class of Thirty -Nine . And though we hope, that In these four years we have grown mentally, we know we have physically, for on this journey we have added to us 2,552 pounds, weighing 11,471 pounds when we did enter and 14,123 as we do now leave. And as for our height, on that first day we did total four hundred seventy-six feet, six and seven- eighths Inches . And we do now measure five hundred and fifty-five feet, four and three-fourths Inches, or, were we placed end to end, the first with his head touching the rear wall of the school, the last could be washing his feet In the fair Nemasket ' . But though some lagged and many lazed along their way, there were those who did diligently study and make the most of their opportunities . To Donald Bruce Lindsay, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, went the coveted title of Class Valedictorian and our heartiest congratulations. And to Dorothy May Hlltz, the equally prized honor of the Class Salutatorian . And now we are in the midst of leaving from this happy Land, and great is our rejoicing, for it is written. Life is waiting; and we are ready. Would that we could shed some tears, if only to please the sentimental, but the way of the righteous is made plain and we cannot be hypocrites . And so we do now leave this our Home with our blessings upon the Underclassmen and our eyes looking eagerly to the future. So be it. -23-

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And in this their second year did they note with much regret that there vere those among the Teachers of Learning who did depart from this Land, the beloved Abby Rugg Field and the handsome Edwin A. Cox. And there were those who were sad. But in this same year there did enter one whose untiring devotion and unselfish nature were to make light the path that this class was to tread. And her name was Mary Glutton. And truly she did serve well. And the class did choose their leaders for this their second year: Lawrence Carver, President; Paul Sullivan, Vice-President; Helen Thomas, Secretary; and Naomi Mendall, Treasurer. CHAPTER III And when they reassembled together as Juniors, they numbered one hundred and twenty-five. Thus did the number deplete as the path grew narrower. And about this time did the Class feel the need of planning for the future, and so they did prepare to fill the treas- ury. And notices were sent far and wide so that none might say they had not heard. And on the twentieth day of the second month of the thirty-eighth year, did gather together a multitude for refreshment of mind and body in the great Town Hall. And so came to pass the Junior Prom. Par into the night did they make merry. And when dawn broke it flooded its radiance upon a weary but richer Class . Now the leaders in this the third year were Lawrence Carver, President; James Houlihan, Vice-President; Naomi Mendall, Treasurer; and Helen Thomas, Secretary. CHAPTER IV Now this the fourth year of the Class of Thirty-Nine has been one of hard l abor, and many are those who found the way pitted with deep holes and blocked with high cliffs . And there were those who did stumble by the wayside and wander afar off. And there was one who silently was taken from our ranks by the Great Master. And there were many tears, for Tony ' s cheery smile and curly hair are not soon to be forgotten. And thus did the Class of Thirty-Nine feel for the first time the sorrow that only death can bring. And when they did choose their leaders for this, their last year, they chose the same as those of the preceding year, Lawrence Carver, President; James Houlihan, Vice-President; Naomi Mendall, Treasurer; and Helen Thomas, Secretary. Now it came to pass that on the thirty-first day of the third month of the Thirty-Ninth year did this Class clothe itself in strange garb, and attempt that which was not their wont to do. Thus did the Senior Play, which was called The Night of January Sixteenth, unveil itself in all its glory. And great were the financial returns . Now in this fourth year there did appear one wnose height was that of two men and his courage was that of ten men, for his heart was ' puah ' l (Tennyson--abridged ) For lo, it is a true -22-

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Last WiH and Testament of the Class of 1939 Vincent Robldoux We, the class of 1939 of Memorial High School of Middleboro, Massachusetts, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this life, do therefore make, pub- lish, and declare this to be our last -will and testament as follows, hereby revoking all other and former wills by us at any time here- tofore made. After the payment of our just debts and funeral expenses, we give, devise, and bequeath as follows: I. To the Junior Class we do will and bequeath Rooms 15, l6, and C2 together with their respective superiors. We also leave this retrogressive class our superb ability to conquer all obstacles so that said class may have the necessary mental powers to assume the responsibilities of high and mighty seniors. II. To the Sophomores we hereby bequeath our extraordinary record of achievements that the aforementioned class may carry on the peerless examples set by the worthy seniors . III. To the Freshmen class we do bequeath our quiet reserved gesture, that said class may reach our dignified position by the time (if and when) they become seniors. IV. To the members of the faculty who have succeeded in sur- viving the ordeal of the past four years we extend our sincerest appreciation for their untiring efforts in helping us along the road of education. SPECIAL LEGACIES To Buck Sheehan, Shailer Breck bequeaths a few inches of his height and his wavy hair, so that said Sheehan can live up to his name, Cutie. Bob Stohn wills his black bushy beard to Memorial High School, to be used in upholstering the chairs in the Walter Sampson Audito- rium . Albert Duseault bequeaths his power of fluent speech and his extensive vocabulary to anyone that wishes to be able to talk all day and still say nothing. George Mason Butch Ryder wills to the school library his latest masterpiece, The Night Life of A Senior, said book is expected to receive the Pulitzer Prize Award. -24-