Norton High School - Sojourn Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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NORTON HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK CLASS OF 1937 CLASS HISTORY OUR FRESHMAN YEAR Who can forget that memorable morning when an unusually large number of enthusiastic students entered Norton High School filled with the joy and pleasure that all eager pupils should possess upon the entrance of their short journey through secondary school? It was, we are sure, one of the many happy days that all of us will hold and cherish in our memory forever. At the beginning of our Freshman year, we elected our class officers who were to guide us through 1933-1934. They were as follows: Jack Schurman, President; Quinlan Regan, Vice-President; John Sears, Secretary and Treasurer, and Miss Caffrey as our faculty adviser. We felt that these four would be capable of carrying on the responsibilities of the class, and we believe that they did everything in their power to make our Freshman year a success. In June, the class decided that they would like to have an all-day picnic. Mrs. Minnie Johnson consented to let us have her cottage at Common Fence Point. Every one of the class enjoyed himself to the fullest extent. OUR SOPHOMORE YEAR We entered the second year of our journey with great delight for we no longer held that insignificant title of freshmen. The first event of importance was the election of our officers. They were the following: Irvin Fuller, President; Celia Van Hoesen, Vice-President; Dorothy Ward, Secretary and Treasurer, and Miss McCormack as our faculty adviser. They represented us in all our class activities. This year our class sponsored the annual Christmas Party for the benefit of the school. A play entitled The Black Phantom, with several members of the class par- ticipating, was presented. We had a most enjoyable evening in community singing and distribution of gifts. Each year the Senior Class has a poster contest advertising its play. The prize, two tickets to the play was awarded to the winner of the contest. It is my honor to record in this history that Miss Ivy Henson was the winner of the two tickets. Thus we came to the end of our Sophomore year hoping that the future would hold many interesting events for us. OUR JUNIOR YEAR By this time we really were called upper classmen. Again we must elect our officers and also our class flower, colors and motto. They were as follows: Celia Van Hoesen, President; Ivy Henson, Vice-President; Thelma Smith, Secretary and Treasurer, and Miss Hey as our faculty adviser. For our class flower we chose the yellow tea rose, and green and gold for our colors. We had a difficult time deciding on a motto, so it was suggested that we wait until our Senior year before we came to a final decision. Page Fii e

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NORTON HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK CLASS OF 1937 ADDRESS OF WELCOME As president of the graduating class it is my privilege to welcome you here tonight. Your presence is sincerely appreciated. As we cross the threshold of life, it is not without regret that we end these pleasant associations. Our high school days will long be remembered. Although some of us may further our education, for many these four years are the foundation of our careers and we are indeed grateful to you who have made them possible. On behalf of the graduating class, I wish to extend our thanks to our parents, teachers, and friends who have helped us in so many ways. Parents, we wish to thank you for affording us the opportunity of attending high school and for your interest that has been an inspiration to us. We hope the results will prove worth your sacrifice. Teachers, we thank you for your time and patient efforts in establishing a back- ground of knowledge and training for us, so that we may become worthy citizens of our community. And to you, our friends, we bid a cordial welcome and sincerely thank you for your co-operation with us in all our class events. We are mindful of the interest and financial assistance given us, the class of 37, which made our Washington trip possible. In closing on behalf of the class, allow me to express our thanks again to all who have made this educational opportunity possible, and to you who show your interest by coming here tonight. IVY HENSON, ' 37. CLASS POEM Four years ago September We entered Norton High With hearts that fluttered lightly And with colors flying high. We ' ve met with many things here With tragedies and tears We ' ve met with joys and merry things Throughout these four short years. O classmates do remember Though parting brings us pain That we will try our hardest To reunite again. Tonight we are to graduate To part from bookish tasks Each one will roam this world alone A separate Senior Class. We ' ve many things to do alone We shall not work in vain We must go on and upward Ere joys can be attained. Let this not be a sad good-bye Though eyes are welled with tears But let it be a fond adieu Till we meet in future years. QUINLAN REGAN, ' 37. Page Four

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NORTON HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK CLASS OF 1937 Our social event this year was a Valentine Dance which was given by the Freshman and Junior classes. Bing Burden ' s orchestra furnished the music throughout the evening. This dance was a financial as well as social success. This year a member of our class had the honor of winning the prize given for the most attractive typewriting project. The prize, a Gregg Shorthand Dictionary, was awarded to Miss Bervinda Fernandes. We came to the end of our Junior year with many regrets, but we looked forward to the most eventful year of our high school journey. OUR SENIOR YEAR It was with joy and sorrow that we entered upon our Senior year — the last of four happy years full of accomplishment and consequence. To some of us this was our last opportunity to better our education, while others are planning to go to business colleges and preparatory schools. To lead us safely through thick and thin, we elected the following students for our class officers: Ivy Henson, President; Anna Bartley, Vice-President; Celia Van Hoesen, Secretary; Bervinda Fernandes, Treasurer; and Miss Hey again was elected our faculty adviser. In the fall of this past year, several members of the class thought that it would be a pleasant and educational trip if we were to go to Washington, D. C. in the spring. It was mentioned at a class meeting, and all were in favor of it. Of course, this meant that each and every one of us must co-operate with one another in order to secure sufficient funds to provide for this trip. First on our school calendar was scheduled a Harvest Supper. We are happy to say that most of the food was donated to the class, therefore, a good sum of money was added to the class treasury. We would also like to add that if it hadn ' t been for several mothers of the seniors, this would not have been as great a success. Next came the most looked for event of any class, the Senior Play. We decided on presenting Apple Blossom Time, and we believe, without doubt, that everyone will agree that it was a wise choice. After the play had been chosen, Mr. Gardner, Miss Hey, and Mrs. Findlater held try-outs. The characters were as follows: Bob Matthews, an unwilling visitor at the crossroads, Irvin Fuller;. Charlie Lawrence, his go-getter friend, Norman Annis; Spud McClosky, direct from Sunshine Alley, Quinlan Regan; Mickey Maguire, also from Sunshine Alley, Charles Barrowclough ; Cal Pickens, the village constable, Jack Schurman; Betty Ann Stewart, a human, little whirlwind, Anna Bartley; Nancy Prescott, a pretty neighbor, Ruth Simmons; Loretta Harris, the prettiest girl in the village, Thelma Smith; Polly Biddle, caretaker of Tad Forrest ' s home, Celia Van Hoesen; Malvina Kurtz, whose ambition is to have a beau, Ivy Henson; Mrs. Forrest, the haughty sister-in-law of Tad Forrest, Angellina Cabral; and Annabel Spriggins, the village old maid, Amelia Crowshaw. Though it took many long weeks of practice, it gave a great number of people a good laugh, and none of us regretted the time devoted to it so that it might be a success. We were sorry that Mr. Gardner, the coach, was unable to be present at this performance, because it was only through his efforts that this play was a success socially as well as Page Six