Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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The SASSAJWQN: 1935 we have received here at Natick High School. As we are celebrating this year the three hundredth anniversary of the found- ing of secondary schools in the United States, it is only fitting that I should touch upon its development. The first attempt at higher education was the establishment of the Boston Latin Grammar School in 1635. As the people gradually realized the need for a further education than was afforded by the ele- mentary schools, they established gram- mar schools based on the Boston prin- ciples, with an entirely classical curricula. The next step came with the introduction of private academies such as the Benjamin Franklin, The Phillips Andover and Phil- lips Exeter. These schools, available only to those of wealth, offered an education which would prepare the students for civic, commercial or professional lives. In 1821 the Boston English High School was founded. Here one could receive practical education in Science and Busi- ness Studies formerly taught only in the Academies or colleges and this new type of education was to be provided at the expense of the city or town. By this time we find many free schools developing throughout Massachusetts, New York, and the Western States, showing a keen interest and remarkable achievement in secondary education. From that time to the present educa- tion has steadily developed until today the educational advantages offered the American youth are the best in the world. We, the class of 1935, fully realize and appreciate the benefits of the varied cur- ricula and excellent instruction that we have received at the Natick High School through the efforts of the tax payers ot Natick. We have enjoyed our social and athletic student-activities that were so well direct- ed by the faculty and have given us a sense of responsibility, self-reliance and realization of the obligations which each individual owes to society. We know not what the future years will bring, but we earnestly hope that when the time comes for us to take an active part in the government of these United States, we may cope with those grave, social, political and economic problems such as are harassing the nation today, with intelligence and foresight, with per- severence and integrity, with loyalty to our own people and the democratic prin- ciples embodied in our Constitution-true characteristics of worthy American citi- zens. KATHRYN FAIR VALEDICTORY And now at this last gathering of the class of nineteen hundred thirty-five, we are faced with the problem of going forth into a strange world and adapting our- selves to its ways. We hope that we have gained more than a knowledge of interesting facts about history, the sciences and languages. For the principal aim of education is to teach us how to make the most of our lives and how to enjoy them to the fullest extent. A practical education does not mean a direct emphasis on vocational training. Much more strongly it argues for intelli- gent participation in civic and political life. It is in this direction that we should try to extend our knowledge, for how great is the demand today for intelligent leadership. We must perceive the vital relation of individual courage and charac- ter to the common welfare, because ours is a government of public opinion, and public opinion is but the accumulation of individual thought. We must develop our- selves into clear-thinking citizens, who will be competent to consider the econo- mic and political problems of the times. For indeed, the problems of today are testing. Fortunately, we seem to be ascending from this chasm of misfortune. Our country, lied by a wave of optimism, is Slowly rising from this tumult of econo- mic and social chaos. PAGE THIRTEEN

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Tlae SASSAMQN , 1935, a riding instructor at Marcella Kelseys riding school. Stephen Kadlick trains the horses. Joe Cardellichio will also train horses-he'll be breaking in bronchos out west. After Alice Dahlgren's excellent per- formance in the Senior Play she is des- tined to become a great actress, probably playing opposite Clarke Gable soon. My crystal grows very dim-ah, as it clears I see George Hall's new factory which has recently been built by contrac- tors Fran Fitzgerald, Williaiii Buckley and Francis Webster. George manufactures soap and he has Robert Holden as his traveling salesman. The Natick Common creeps into the pic- ture. There has been a swimming pool installed where Adelaide Heath and Fran- cis Henry give exhibitions to tae stirring roll of Robert Smith's drum. As a special feature John Bond and Cora Feathers are enjoying a flag-pole sitting contest. I can see John is beginning to weaken. Marines are now passing into view! they are Lawrence O'Reagan, Paul Mor- rissey, and Galiano Marchioni. What is this now? Oh, a wreck. It seems that Helen Zicko, Elizabeth Young and Edith Yeagar tried to race a train and the road crossed the tracks. Helen was driving the auto and Leonard Foley was engineering the train, maybe that ac- counts for the tumble. Lawyer Mary La- tour is right on hand looking for another case. Lawrence Vars and James Searle hasten to the scene with their wrecking machine. Vars is shaking his head, evi- dently disapproving of women drivers. Journalism will also call members of the class. A newspaper oflice appears be- fore me. The Macewan brothers, Frank and James are the printers. Earle Rich- ard is editor and has Jean Bell, Dorothy Brown and Esther MacNeil as journalists. Marian Viles, the advertising manager, is busy setting up an advertisement which heralds Stuart Readio's appearance in town as a Shakespearian actor. Look at this! John Corkery tearing his PA G IC 'I'VV IC LV E hair out by the handfuls. Viola Marshall is trying to console him. It seems that he was doing a cross word puzzle made up by Alberta Noyes, Marjorie White and Eileen Webster and he can't get a nine letter word meaning noise. Harriet Primmer and Stuart Fraser will be very prominent as interior decorators. They have just finished designing some houses for Charles Duprey and Mary Gar- vey, who are in the Real Estate business. Ellin Bond, Phyllis Erskine and Jeane Ferguson have a kindergarten in Bob Gleason's block. Bob spends most of his time taking the toy trains away from the children so that he can play trains. Mary Groves and Lucy Grupposo have gone to Russia to enter politics while Mirdza Kalnceen and Katherine Kelly are taking lessons on how to be soap-box poli- ticians from Bietri Zicko! Myrtle Scholl is still busy helping other people over the hard places and trying fervently to convince American tourists to see Natick first. James Zicko will be just as lazy as he was in High School and spend his time smiling and golfing. And as these pictures of your beloved class fade away, I last of all see, you Bar- bara-Ma confirmed old maid. BARBARA ALLEN SA LUTATORY Parents, Teachers, Students and Friends: In behalf of my fellow classmates I ex- tend to you all a cordial welcome to the commencementexercises of the class of nineteen hundred and thirty-five. These exercises will bring to a triumphant close our twelve-year quest of knowledge and practical training in the Natick Schools, a giant stride forward toward a successful life, but they do not mark the end of our aspirations or attainments, merely the be- ginning. We are going on to bigger and better things backed by our own sincere ambitions and the solid foundations that

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TAQ SASSAMQN - 1935. Today. as we meet for the last time as an integral class, we have the opportunity of looking forward to a future more se- cure. Because of this fact, we should en- deavor to make the most of what we have gained at Natick High school. It is here that we have found many joyous associa- tions and friendships which, through the years to come, will be lasting. At the present time that future is fore- most in our minds. VVe are on the brink of making decisions that will make our lives full of contentment or of misery. XYe all have a small conception of what we wish to accomplish. If our aspirations be great we shall strive harder to reach the desired goals. Let our lives be built on ideals, not idols. For with worthy ideals we can become valuable assets to our neighbors. It is with these conceptions of what we ought to be that we must part. A great bridge has been crossed during this twelve year enterprise, so let us not falter as We proceed forward. Remember these years, for they have been happy ones. Sorrow and joy have been shared together, and our youth has been gloriously radiant be- cause of our experiences here. We do not say farewell today. Al- though a touch of sadness may be within our hearts, remember we are entering to- gether into a greater school, a school with a vast range of courses. Our lessons may be difficult at times, but with sincere courage and an undying spirit of youth we can and will subdue all obstacles that come before us. So I ask you to rejoice with us as we move into that ever-growing body of Na- tick High School Alumni, and begin travel with that new generation whose new deal spirit of patriotism and all-conquer- ing faith may be the answer to that which civilization seeksg namely, the celestial secret of a great nation and a happy people. MARJORIE4 R. POND atick Ziaigb bthunl letter BII FOOTBALL Keating, J. Marso, R. Marchioni, S. Keating' J. tcapth, Inferrere, J. Gleason, R. tCapt.l Parker, G. Doherty, p. Fitzgerald, F. Zicko, J. Robinson, L. Townsend VV. Hall, R. BOTld, J. Strange, P. Potter, A. Hall. M. wignot, G. Wright. R. gal-ey, L, Mc-Nichols, R. MCGOWRH, R. l Gleason, R. Arena. S- it BAND Holdgny R, carey, L. ORCHESTRA igg1Sggg6Pj Oftfmziv J- Corkery' F' Apostol, P. Brophy, ,A. Dglaneyy J, Spooner. VV. Apostol' R- Coweey B. Fitzgerald, F. Readifl- S- Armstrong, W. Green, W. C01-kery, J, Malpus, G. Bennett, V. Guaruino, R. Mac-ewan, F. Marso, R. Bent M. HHSUHSS. D. McCormick, T. McGowan. R. Bradford L. godfmfgl' A' Vi'ilson, J. Delaney. J. Brophy A. Hggly' J' Buell' G' Armenio' J' 'Mgr-1 Conlon., J. Johnbsonf L. At p..1.,,,..hpry, F, BASKETHALI. GiZf?gg1ei,M' Marston, N. Mvnonam' 'I' Morrisey P. Hall, H., . iirlihglho S -W Foley, L. Hastings. D. Stearns ' BASEBALL Carey, L. Healy, J. Bremne'f' P. HOICIPII, R. fCalll.l Cfjpkery, J, Hgalyv R- ...l UIIIPY- W- O'Reagan, L. Hodgman, A. GOLF llond. .l. Donahue, J. Kaprelian, A. Burffessv J- f'0Y'lif'FY. -T. ?.icCormiclc, 'l'. Kilmer, H. Bprke' 'I' M0l'Y'i5SpY- P. Baker, s. Litchfield, F. Dlsney- R' U'Rf'Hf:an. I.. Daley, W. lVial'ard, V. Haskell' P' M WNW I K ' , I M'cGlone, F. 1 Iv- -- eating, .I. MacMahan, E. Zlckoy J. fgaptry l'AGI'I FOVRTEEN