North Attleboro High School - Northern Light Yearbook (North Attleboro, MA)

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19-42 The nmm Lien] Qia44 by R. J. Greene and Len Welch Up from the fields fresh with corn early one September morn came the Class of 1942. From every nook and corner of this fair metropolis we filed into this edifice of higher education eager to obtain all the teaching that could penetrate our bony craniums. Now, four years later, we are about to step forth Into the world ready to gain fame and fortune. Our first day we eagerly entered the vast auditorium and waited for A. J. Mott, of the Vermont Motts, whose bark Is worse than his bite, to grace us with his presence. After he gave us our official welcome, we were turned loose to play on the nerves of the teachers. Miss Washburn, our civic-minded teacher, aided by her capable assistant. Miss Barber, was the guiding light In our first political enterprise, class election. After the tabulation of the ballots, we found that Bobby Leiper was president; Ruth Mandallan, vice president; and Luke, Jack of all trades Sherman, treasurer; and Rita Capo- danno, secretary. The social spot light failed to shine on us and our athletes failed to attain the height of varsity competition. Our sophomore year found us brazenly entering tor the second uneventful year. Link Young and Mickey Nardelll, who is now with the U. S. Army Air Corps, rose to fame on the gridiron, while Charlie Magnani was a potent factor on the varsity basketball and baseball teams. Like Roosevelt, we came back for a third term, and we were raring to go at the opportunities now presented to us. Elections were held and Jim Swanezy took over the reign of the presidency, while Betty Riley became vice president, Normand Bris- sette handled the non-existent treasury, and Rita Carufel kept the minutes as secreta ry. We broke into society by holding two successful dances which placed the first funds into our depleted treasury. Link Young, Bobby Leiper, Jimmy Swanezy, Donald Jacgues, Steve Tutelian, Aunie Ryder and Marty Carr won their letters on the grid- iron. Charlie Magnani, Bobby Leiper, and Len two point a season Welch, led the North hoopsters. Charlie Magnani, Bobby Leiper, Len Welch and Jack Atwood were on the baseball team. Interclass basketball was played this year, and all honors went to the Juniors. Our class placed students in the orchestra, band, glee club and had three brains who maintained highest honors throughout the school year. Page Twenty-one

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Ai ' dr lij liriiriinjj-iijiLntnlntRriinirijj 7-1 I; U, Finimus coepturi (We finish to begin) CIgM Ode Oun. lUead Our parting time has come at last We have had happy years; Glancing backward at the past Our eyes are dimmed with tears. But pridefully we look beyond the class of forty-two; Our tasks, our tests we have the strength to do. So onward down the paths of life We step with eager tread; No fear, no scorn can hold us back. Our future lies ahead. Words - Claire Slavin Music - Paul Cumberland QlaM, Qoio Maroon and Silver

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The OOllTHEfiO LIGHT The s ummer recess by, and with joyous hearts we returned to spend our final year in school. At last we assumed the role of dignitaries and looked with scorn upon the throng of our youthful admirers, known as the underclassmen. Again the ballot boxes were opened, and Jimmie Swanezy was reelected presi- dent, Betty Riley retained the vice presidency, Norma Davignon took over the role of the secretary, while the treasury was handled by S. Tutelian, that political im- presario. The football team studded with senior stars, namely. Captain Moe Young, Jimmie Swanezy, Austin Ryder, Martin Carr, Bobby Leiper, Jack Atwood, Steve Tutelian, Charlie MagnanI, and Gus Holbrook, gave a good account of itself at all times. The basketball team captured a few of their encounters with Captain Charlie MagnanI, Len Welch, Bobby Leiper, and Chet TwardzIckI sporting the Red and White. The baseball team, because of the situation caused by the war, played a successful but abbreviated season. Captain MagnanI, Bobby Leiper, Len Welch, Jack Atwood, Paul O ' Neil, and R. J. Shanty Greene performed under the watch- ful eye of Mr. Yates. The Seniors played host at tour highly successful d ances, and the Senior Play, Anne of Avonlea , a heavy drama, was produced and directed under the capable supervision of Miss Erving, our dramatic coach. These added financially as well as being socially successful. Mr. Bronson will suffer greatly from graduation as he will be losing exceptionally fine musicians when he loses Len Welch, . Paul Gumberland, Normand Brissette, Tommy Norton, Gurt Jordan, Charlie MagnanI, and Virginia Copeland, who played In the band and orchestra. Rita Carufel, Claire Clavette, and Gerry Riley added their angelic voices to the Glee Glub. Gerry Riley, Dot McNeil, and Betty McManus twirled their batons In front of the band. Leading North ' s thunderous cheers, were Nan Rhind, Rita Garufel, Barb McBride, Bev Rose, whose untiring efforts are to be commended. The Red Gap staff boasted several senior newspaper genii and the Northern Light was compiled by very competent members of our great class. As Father Time, In his familiar robes, steps In and the curtains of our high school career is about to close, we pause for a moment to thank our teachers who have guided us over the rocky course with perseverance and patience, and we hope that we have served as an Inspiration to our successors. And so It Is with a feeling of remorse that we bid farewell to our school days and move on Into the world, eager to do our part In the betterment of it. Page Twenty-two