Nauset Regional High School - Nauset Tides Yearbook (North Eastham, MA)

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F.rst ro. L to R, Ellen Cady, Mon Cochran, Evelyn Nickerson, Marilyn Koch, Sandra Kelley, Carole Landers. Second row L to R, Pamela Collins, Juuii.i Kapp, Sally Rogers, Gay Henry, Jane Winchester, Kathy McAnistan, Mary Lu McPhee, Ingrid Landers. Third row L to R, Ray Squire, David Willard, James Kew, Douglas Higgins, Bill Livesey.

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Senior Play First row L to R, Jane Higgins, Sandra Kelley, Evelyn Nickerson, Kathy McAnistan, Second row L to R, Jeffrey Whit¬ more, Richard Neese, Douglas Higgins, Edward Brookshire, Jay Brackett

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Class History by Mary Lu Dunsford The strangest story ever told is the history of our class, which began in 1953, “The year Sandy Kelley learned about Science.” A group of beaming Freshmen was herded into rooms five and seven and the lucky home-room teac hers were Mr. Shaw and Mr. Boynton. Soon all the confusion and excitement subsided, and we got down to business. The first thing on the agenda was the election of class officers. Eastham, Orleans and Brewster were represented by Jeff Whitmore, president; John Mayo, vice- president; Ellen Cady, secretary; and Marilyn Koch, treasurer. The election was an important decision since those chosen had to guide us through a crucial period in our high school career. As Freshmen we did our share in making our first year at O. H. S. an unfor¬ gettable one. We sponsored a Thanksgiving assembly consisting of readings by lanet Bentley, Doug Higgins, Jeff Whitmore, and Martha Reynolds and also an Easter dance. Our selection for the one-act play competition was “The Ugly Duckling.” Janet, Carole, Doug, Jeff, Dick Ryder, Eddie, and Sandy Kelley put on a good performance which received praise from everyone but the judges. That year came to a close with a picnic at Nickerson Park and for the girls a pajama party at Camp Wono, thrown by Marilyn Koch. During our Sophomore year, the momentous year Kitty walked out of History class and the cough drop plague hit us, the election of class officers was less of a problem because we knew the abilities of our classmates. Morgan Clough was chosen president; Jeff Whitmore, vice-president; Ellen Cady, secretary; and Marilyn Koch, treasurer. That year we chose “Poor Aubrey” as our play for the competition. Again the cast, consisting of Jeff, Martha, Sandy Kelley, Kitty, and Cathy, did a fine job; and again we were acclaimed by everyone but the judges. I’m sure Marilyn and Jeff, the famous “spotlight kids,” will always remember Dur field trip to Waltham to see the movie, “Julius Caesar,” that was one of the many enjoyable times we had with Mr. Shaw’s English class. The days flew by and it was soon necessary to make plans for our annual picnic at Nickerson Park and close another chapter in the history of the class of ’57. The last two years of high school proved to be the busiest. The year of “Tex Macomber’s last ride and zorch” was our last chance to win the play competition, as we were now mighty Juniors. We were all anxious to choose a play that would win first prize. Mr. Shaw, our class advisor, suggested the forum scene from “Julius Caesar” and due to his much appreciated help and also to the splendid performance of Morgan Clough, as Mark Anthony, we clinched first prize - - at last. The highlight of our Junior year was the Junior Prom. The theme was “Lost in Loveliness.” Everyone did his share in making it a success, but I think we all agree that a great deal of credit should go to Marilyn Koch and the decorating committee for a wonderful job. I don’t think the class will ever forget the famous “fountain,” an Ollivier-Peterson production. Thus another successful year came to a close with a rousing party at Coast Guard Beach. As we gathered for the first class meeting of our Senior year, the year “Doug discovered relativity, Pete Arnold discovered studying, and Thompson discovered Drown,” there was an air of excitement and anticipation. The coming year would be an important one, and whoever was elected president would have great respon¬ sibilities. Jeff Whitmore was chosen and he has done a fine job. The first topic of discussion at class meeting concerned raising money for the Washington trip, an age-old problem which has confronted many classes. The Senior Play was our answer to this problem. We thrilled first-nighters with our magnificent production of “The Late Christopher Bean,” which received many favorable comments and a pile of money. After the final performance a party was held at the Southward Inn, and gifts were presented to Mr. Shaw with our sincere appreciation. At our next class meeting we voted to undertake the publication of a yearbook. Thus, the final chapter in our class history closes, and we can look back on four years during which hard work and happy times were experienced by all.