Norton High School - Sojourn Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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NORTON INCH SCHOOL ' ' The good deeds of men live after them while the evil are often buried with their bones. Second, we will and bequeath to the Juniors our class spirit which has always risen when occasion demanded plus the hopes that all words of praise spoken by teachers concerning them will materialize. Third, we will and bequeath to the Sophomores sparks of genius and these coupled with their conscientiousness may help them over many rough places to a coveted goal. Fourth, we will and bequeath to the Freshmen the documents entitled High School Manners, and Washington ' s Rules For Suc- cess with the recommendation that they apply the suggestions early to their daily life. Fifth, we will and bequeath to the teachers the following: To Mr. Randall, our sincerest thanks and appreciation for his interest in our class for four years. To Miss Caffrey, more efficient pupils in the Commercial Depart- ment so that the Parrot will not prove such a troublesome bird. To Miss Jenks, the hope that she might guide her French pupils through sunny France easily by the use of her adopted mother tongue. To Miss MacDiarmid, our church behavior for we realize her irreproachable conduct ought to be met in kind. To Miss C lapp, our sweetest smiles for there ' s evidence she needs them, although those of us who know her better realize she has a jolly side when all work is over and time for well earned play conies. To Miss Taylor, more Seniors in the drawing class. To Mrs. Illingsworth, a reawakening of musical ability in Norton High School for we realize that we have not given back to her the enthusiasm and zeal for excellent work that she has so repeatedly showered on us. To Miss Duval, the prompt appearance of pupils for physical examinations. To Dr. Clark, the recommendation that he prepare his annual report as school physician early. To Mr. dale, all our copious notes on Shakespeare for we know they will be duly appreciated. Sixth, we will and bequeath to each of the Juniors the following ] )ossessions : Page Hventy

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NORTON HIGH SCHOOL WILFRED TELLE What ' s in a name now please do tell? Consider the case of our own Phid Telle He is so quiet, we bought him a bell. Now with Telle the spell is broken, The poet ' s muse lias taken its token That gave me for so brief a spell The power in verse your gifts to tell; My pleasure ' s done and thanks to you Who gave me this glad part to do. Helen M. Andrews. HELEN ANDREWS We know your part is ended And mine is just begun, So listen just a moment While I add a bit more fun. Congratulations, Helen I Ye a little gift for you Please, sweet maid, accept it With our wishes kind and true. Tis just a little ladder! And we ' re hoping you ' ll climb high ' Tis the ladder of fame and learning Ton ' 11 ascend it as von trv. Marion M. Fields. CLASS WILL Know all men by these presents: We, the Senior Class of the High School, of the town of Norton, of the County of Bristol, and of the State of Massachusetts being of sound mind but about to separate and scatter into parts unknown do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, revoking ' herewith all former wills, codicils, and statements by us made, published, and recorded. First, we will and bequeath to the class of 192(5 the honorable title of Seniors, and the request that they keep before future graduates the good deeds that we have performed so that the illustrious acts may go down as shining examples; thai they cover up our thoughtless deeds carefully so that the mistakes may be as quickly as possible forgotten and the words of Shakespeare may be carried out, to wit : Page nineteen

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N 0 R TO X H [ G H SCHOOL To Alice Becker, Florence Nygren ' s comb because we are afrairl Alice ' s will be worn oul with its frequenl use. To Alum Burgess, Helen Andrew ' s blushes. To Wemyss Denton, Wilfred Yelle ' s seriousness of purpose. To Ruth Green, Lois Whipple ' s ability to dance. To Norma Haskell, Myrtice Puller ' s talent Tor writing poetry. To Albert Jackson, an opportunity to lake pari in the prize speak ing coldest. To Charlotte Swan, Marion Field ' s demure manner. To Donald Stewart, his brother ' s place in the Athletic Association. To Frances Thurber, a position of great height. To Annie Watterson, Hazel L ' Amoureux ' s witty sayings. To Helen. Wheeler, Sweet ' s unwillingness to talk. To Frank Wilder, Charles Flaherty ' s dignity. Seventh, we will and bequeath to the High School a clock for the main room and may it tick away minutes filled with happiness, knowl- edge, and prosperity tor all future classes. Eighth and last, we nominate and appoint Wemyss Denton, presi- dent of the present Junior class, to be executor of this our las! will and testament. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this 25th day of dune, A. 1). 1925. (Signed) The Senior (Mass of 1925. Alary F. Mealy. CLASS PROPHECY It is a warm, sunny day in June, 1935, and T am aboard the steam ship Leviathan bound for London. As 1 am turning the corner of the upper deck, T hear a surprised, Why, Flo! what are you doing here? Turning quickly, I see, in the midst of a crowd of pretty school girls, Marion Fields, the old chum of my high school days. How do yon happen to be here? I exclaim. Page twenty-one