Norton High School - Sojourn Yearbook (Norton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1953 volume:

a 3205 3000L S0297b NORTON HIGH SCHOOL Published By The CLASS OF 1953, And MRS. HARNDEN Compliments Of DEFIANCE BLEACHERY ' Dedication IN DEDICATION TO MRS. CHARLOTIE HARNDEN Whose kind patience and understanding have lightened the burden of our toil dur- ing these years; and whose wisdom and judgment have inspired us constantly to seek and courageously to attain- -our goal of graduation. We the Senior Class of 1953, leave you with the fond hope, that you may ever continue to be, to those who are to follow, the invaluable guide that you have been to us. Compliments Of SULLY ' S Superintendent ' s Message Everyone realizes today the vital need of teaching and practicing the American democratic way of life. Norton High School has recently won an outstanding national award for their efforts in this field. I urge you, as you become high school graduates, to remember and practice the activities which you have experienced in high school. 1 hope some of you will be interested in preparing for the teaching profession. President Eisen- hower gave the following message to the students at Co- lumbia University just before leaving for his inauguration: No man flying a warplane or with a defensive gun in his hand can possibly be more important than the teacher. The teacher is in the front line of defense of our way of life. Join the ranks of teachers or support the teachers in this important undertaking. LAURENCE G. NOURSE, Superintendent Principal ' s Message The Class of 1953 is completing its high school train- ing and will soon enter a new world of endeavor. This final project, your yearbook, will give you much joy in future years. Many sacrifices of the past have made possible the present. The times ahead will demand an even greater conviction of an idealism, the best and highest perfec- tion. The outcome will be beneficial if you are on the alert and willing to work. The members of the Class of 1953 have made contri- butions to their high school whether it be scholastic, lit- erary, or sports. With proper individual exertion you will overcome any fear of the future. The school officials, the faculty, and the members of the school wish the Class of 1953 success. CHARLES S. RANDALL Principal Compliments Of SPRAGUE and REYNOLDS Class Poem LA DOUZAINE ' An Allegory Four years ago our ship Douzaine Set sail upon a quiet sea, And little did she realize then How far away her port would be. Of more than forty was her crew, Nor was her captain e ' er surpassed; Our duties on that voyage grew; Before we spied our berth at last. Two years had passed when first we knew The waves were white with wreaths of wrath; From out those depths a tempest grew, And drowned our comrades in its path! From those who started there remained But half, to guide the stricken sail; The battered hulk ploughed through to fame, And then arose a mournful wail — What life awaits us there ashore? Were we then saved from such a plight, To go from darkness into more, Or do we graduate to light? The harbor ' s reached, the sailors part, And we to all our tale will tell Of friendships true, of sorrows dark; For now we say our last farewell. LINDA RAMSEYER Compliments Of SWEET PAPER BOX COMPANY Sponsored By JOSEPH FERNANDES DOR1E BEAUSOLEIL Senior Class Play 4 Latin Club 4 Soliciting 4 Staff of Yearbook 4 DIANA FORTIN Parrot 4 French Club 2,3,4 Senior Play Cast 4 Baseball 4 Junior Usher 3 MABEL JENKS President 4 Vice President 3 Treasurer 2 Student Council 3,4 French Club 2,3,4 Senior Play Cast 4 Chairman of School Events 2,3 Yearbook Staff 4 Editor of Handbook 4 Compliments of NORTON CENTER GARAGE John B. Scott, Proprietor DORIS LAJOIE Secretary of Student Council Parrot 1,2,3,4 French Club 2,3,4 Senior Play Cast 4 Junior Usher 3 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Chairman of School Events Assembly 1, 2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Treasurer 4. AUDREY MARIEN French Club 2,3,4 Prompter for Play 4 Cafeteria Helper 1 Yearbook Staff 4 Assembly 1,2,3,4 NIT A SHAW Treasurer 4 Parrot 3,4 French Club 2,3,4 Senior Play 4 Assembly 1,2,3,4 Staff of Yearbook 4 Compliments Of LEONARD STREET AMOCO STATION Taunton, Mass. LINDA RAMSEYER President 2,3 Student Council Vice President 3 Student Council 3 ,4,5 Parrot Editor 3,4 Latin Club 1,2,3,4 French Club 2,3,4 Senior Play Cast 4 Softball 1,2,3, 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Assembler for Handbook 4 Assemblies 1,2,3,4 DAVID REYNOLDS President of Student Council 4 Parrot Staff 1, 2 Latin Club 1,2,3,4 French Club 1,2,3,4 Senior Play Cast 4 Basketball 2,3 Librarian 4 Chairman of School Events 3,4 Business Manager of Yearbook 4 x? JEAN SCOTT Parrot Staff 3,4 French Club 2,3,4 Stage Manager, Senior Play 4 Baseball 1,2 Chairman of School Event 4 Junior Usher 3 Assembly 1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Club 1,2.3,4 Compliments Of IRENE ' S BEAUTY SHOP And PALACE CLUB CYNTHIA THBAULT Vice President 4 Treasurer 3 Student Council 4 Parrot 1,2,3 French Club 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Chairman of School Events JEAN ZWOLENSKY Secretary 1,2,3,4 Student Council 1,2,4 Parrot 2,3,4 Basketball 1 Senior D lay Cast 4 Chairman of Senior Play 4 Head Librarian 4 Editor of Yearbook 4 Assistant Editor of Handbook Chairman of School Events 1,2,3,4 Assembly 1,2,3,4 Compliments Of T. J. HOLMES COMPANY year nook Staff JEAN ZWOLENSKY DAVID REYNOLDS MRS. HARNDEN DORIS LAJOIE Editor Business Manager Advisor Statistics DIANA FORTIN MABLE JENKS AUDREY MARIEN DORIE BEAUSOLEIL Superlatives Class Trip Prophecy Superlatives JEAN SCOTT NITA SHAW CYNTHIA THBAULT LINDA RAMSEYER Statistics Prophecy Salutatorian Valedictorian Compliments of MIDWAY GARAGE and SEFTON LOVEJOY {Juniors First row, left to right: M. Jenks, S. Fitzgerald, J. Sanders, N. Slocum, M. Gouveia, B. Texeira, Mr. Blount, Advisor. Second row: D. Jennings, F. Kline, B. Shipley, L. Clarke, A. Reinhard, N. Gilchrist, J. Bryant, S. Paquin. Third row: G. Cota, J. Sim- kins, H. Burman, B. Paulding, R. Ulmer, W. Honey, A Crowe. Absent: G. Gwilliam, L. May, M. Wright, D. Hoyle. President WESLEY HONEY Vice President GEORGE GWILLIAM Secretary- - JOAN BRYANT Treasurer ALAN CROWE The class of 1953 leaves its lofty position to the ambitious juniors. We know they will carry on in the traditions of Norton High School. Sponsored by L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY First row, left to right: B. Souza, G. Courbron, R. Champagne, M. Hayes, B. Fraatz, J. Rubak, A. Houle, J. Smith, N. Gorman, J. Dee. Second row: H. Ramseyer, M. Mohr, G. Anderson, D. Veysey, C. Todd, M. Gross, P. Stark, E. Sweet, Miss Grace Kiernan, Advisor, R. Lokitis, T. Kenniston, J. Lokitis, P. Yelle, K. Cressey, H. Gay. Fourth row: P. Champagne, N. Marshall, W. Crowe, G. Jacobs, R. Davis, D. Winsor, T. Coolidge, L. Wiswall. Fifth row: R. Fitzgerald, W. Clark, A. Vacher, C. Regan. Absent: M. Butler, R. Dolan, N. Fuller, M. Lokitis, D. Simmons, R. Waddington, R. Duffy, A. Eschmann, R. Fraatz, E. Gagne, W. Kenniston. The Sophomore Class is composed of many ambitious conscientious students, trying to make headway at Norton High School. We, the graduating class, wish the Sophomores great success in all their future undertakings. Secretary Treasurer President Vice President - - Harold Gay Elizabeth Sweet ■ Pauline Stark ■ Charles Regan Sponsored by NORTON T. V. CENTER Jreskmett First row: D. Courchine, V. Thibault, M. Daigneault, F. Wagner, J. Gefis, J. Hawes, C. Jackson, E. Crum. Second row: S. Thomas, R. Snow, C. Dupee, M. Mingo, E. Ry- der, A. Zwolensky, N. Wing, R. Gorman, R. Boucher. Third row: N. Curran, B. Bruce, J. May, M. Hall, N. Hallahan, N. Phillips, D. Hersey, C. Gay, B. Bilodeau, T. Bry- ant. Fourth row: R. Farris, K. Dufresne, B. Blake, C. Jacobs, R. Lizotte, W. Shaw, S. Amaral, W. Marshall, W. Gaudreau, G. Poudrier, R Madieiros, R. Pouliot, R. Wynn, R. Wentzell, B. Finch, R. Roberge, N. Gouveia, B. Gildersleeve, J. Fitzgerald. Absent: J. Casey, N. Leonard, Mrs. J. Findlater, Advisor. President- Thomas Bryant Vice President Salvatore Amaral Secretary Marjorie Hall Treasurer Roger Boucher The seniors wish each member of the Freshman Class many rewarding and enjoyable ventures. Sponsored by WILLIAM F ALES Senior Class favorites Most Popular DAVID REYNOLDS Best Dancers DAVID REYNOLDS AND JEAN SCOTT Most Likely To Succeed LINDA RAMSEYER Best Looking 7 jean SCOTT Most Carefree - - DIANA FORTIN Best All Around JEAN ZWOLENSKY Most Athletic CYNTHIA THIBAULT Neatest - - - JEAN SCOTT Most Punctual -LINDA RAMSEYER Most Artistic DIANA FORTIN AND AUDREY MARIEN Chief Giggler DIANA FORTIN Biggest Eater DAVID REYNOLDS Best Dressed - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- DORIS LAJOIE Best Natured JEAN ZWOLENSKY Most Ambitious - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- LINDA RAMSEYER Class Wit DAVID REYNOLDS Youngest LINDA RAMSEYER Most Talkative DAVID REYNOLDS Most Serious -LINDA RAMSEYER Noisiest DAVID REYNOLDS Most Bashful JEAN SCOTT Well-Mannered JEAN SCOTT Mischievous DAVID REYNOLDS AND DIANA FORTIN Laziest DAVID REYNOLDS Shortest DORIS LAJOIE Tallest JEAN ZWOLENSKY AND DAVID REYNOLDS Most Efficient — MABEL JENKS Prettiest Hair AUDREY MARIEN Best Sport NITA SHAW Most Co-Operative -DORIE BEAUSOLEIL Sponsored by TALBOT WOOL COMPANY Class Zrip DEAR DAIRY April 20, 1953 At last, the day for which we have waited four years has come. Right now, believe it or not, we are sitting in the lobby of the Hotel Annapolis in Washington after a very exciting and tiring day. We left Providence this morning at 8:45, and arrived in Baltimore about 5:00 p.m. We had dinner at the Hotel Stafford, and then came by bus to Washington. What a wonderful driver, with the cutest southern accent! Well, it ' s 12:00 a.m. now, time to hit the sack. More tomorrow. April 21, 1953 After the first, but NOT the last, wait for the Lancaster chaperons, we went on our first tour this morning to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, which was very in- teresting--money , money, money! Then a trip to the beautiful Arlington Memorial Cemetery, where we just missed the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Un- known Soldier. After that, we were off to Mount Vernon, which was really marvel- lous. All the gardens were in bloom, and the buildings looked as stately and as charm- ing as we imagined Mount Vernon to be. Then Chicken in the Rough at the Pendaw Restaurant in Alexandria, and we were off again to the Capitol, where we heard part of the Senate debate on the Tideland Oil question. We just about made it to the Fran- ciscan Monastery--which is something that I wouldn ' t miss for the world. The church and catacombs were wonderful--and made me, at least, feel like new. Dinner was at the hotel, and we were off once more, this time to visit the Lincoln Memorial and the Congressional Library. The view of Washington lighted up was very thrilling. April 22, 1953 We visited the Washington Monument this morning, and several courageous people climbed the 898 steps to the top. The elevator was bad enough for me ! Next in line was the White House, where we passed through the famous East Room. Then, we visited the Smithsonian Institute, where each person had a chance to visit what- ever section of the museum he or she was most interested in. In the afternoon we visited Annapolis. We saw the chapel, museum, and the tomb of John Paul Jones. We then watched the magnificent dress parade, which consisted of twenty-seven hundred cadets and two bands. Wow! Dinner was at the Casino Royal, and then each group went their merry way--swimming, dancing, or Glen Echo Amusement Park. It ' s late now, and so more tomorrow, when we arrive in New York. Sponsored by ORA ANDREWS April 23, 1953 Arrived in New York about two o ' clock this afternoon, and went on a tour of the NBC studios and the RCA roof. We separated for supper, some went to the Auto- mat and others to the Virginian. This evening some of us saw Call Me Madam (don ' t miss it!) at the Roxy, some went walking, and others were slightly sick. Bed now, so more --etc. Things went a little haywire this morning, three of us went around the corner to buy some shoes and missed the bus for the tour of Chinatown. Scared isn ' t the word for how we felt! However, we were forgiven, and met the group again at noontime. They told us that the tour had consisted of the Bowery, St. Patrick ' s Cathedral, Brooklyn Bridge, the Little Church Around the Corner, and many other interesting sights in New York City. This afternoon, shopping, the circus, Eddie Fisher, and the ball game took up the time of different people. Tonight we saw Shane and the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, and then went out after- wards—more movies, eating and Palisade Park. Tomorrow we are all going to sleep until ten--I hope. We all had late breafcfast and then went shopping for souvenirs. (Tarragano Son is a wonderful shop!) Some ate at the Automat and some at the famous Grill Room of the Hotel Taft, where Vincent Lopez and his orchestra played. More shopping, rest, light supper, and we caught the train for home at 6:00 p.m. We were tired out, but few could sleep, and so we stayed awake until we arrived in Providence about 9:45 p.m. where parents and friends were waiting to take us home. It ' s really wonderful to be home, and I, for one, am ready for bed, so I ' ll close by saying thanks to our wonderful chaperons, Miss Jennie Repucci and Mr. James Blount, and to everyone else who aided us in making this trip a pleasant and happy one. April 24, 1953 April 25, 1953 Sponsored by THE VICTORY CLUB Class Prophecy The other night I had a wonderful dream. I was in the midst of a reunion of the dear Class of 1953. I was wearing the smart-looking uniform of the Women ' s Air Force. It was great to be back with the gang again, but my, how they had changed! Nita had two darling little boys and a very proud husband. She was as happy as could be. Doris was a medical secretary as she had always wanted to be, but with the added pleasure of being married to the doctor. Of course, Diana had always been partial to blond sailors. Jack happened to be the lucky one. Dorie was traveling in style as an airline hostess for a big airline, and had recently returned from Paris. Mabel was married to the man she always wanted, and was extremely happy with him and their four children. Everyone had always known that David would be a very successful man, and right then he told us just how prosperous he was. He was struggling by on unemploy- ment compensation while writing a great book on the evolution of man. Yes, he was a very promising man; a great asset to the world. Norton had a beautiful new High School, and Cynthia was assisting Mr. Laronda in teaching the Math courses. Linda had traveled down from Bangor, Maine, where she was a Girl Scout Leader. She was, by the way, happily married to the Boy Scout Leader there. Jeanne Scott had become a world traveler, and most certainly would have been married if she could have chosen between all her admirers. Jean Zwolensky was married to a big executive from Metals Controls. She had been his private secretary for years, and he found her so efficient that he married her. 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Z co Play east Sponsored By GLASS - KRAFT Sponsored by C AND AGES VARIETY STORE Class Mistory When the honor of writing the Class History was bestowed on me, it was with the keenest joy that I turned back the hands of time and recalled all the outstanding high- lights of our four memorable years at Norton High School. It was in September of 1949, that twenty-eight of us arrived at Norton High School. Twenty -eight boys and girls eager to learn, all seeking some goal and increased wis- dom. With the assistance of our faculty advisor, Mrs. Harnden, we set about the task of electing our Freshman Class Officers. These were: President KIT KNAPTON Vice President- - AUGUSTINE GOUVEIA Secretary JEAN ZWOLENSKY Treasurer FRED BE A MAN Student Council Representatives KIT KNAPTON JEAN ZWOLENSKY For our very first assembly we presented a play entitled Gold From Them Thar ' Mountains which was very well received. Early in the spring of 1950, we held our first high school social event, called the Freshman Frolic of which we were im- measurably proud. Thus our Freshman year in high school ended, and we looked forward not only to our Sophomore year, but also to a grand summer vacation. A fter a very happy and much too short holiday we began our Sophomore year. We were pleased to have reached that important stage in our high school career. We were now the exalted Sophomores. On our return to school that fall we again elected class officers. This time we chose: President LINDA RAMSEYER Vice President AUGUSTINE GOUVEIA Secretary -JEAN ZWOLENSKY Treasurer MABEL JENKS Student Council Representatives LINDA RAMSEYER JEAN ZWOLENSKY Mrs. Charlotie Harnden continued in the role of faculty advisor, and a very helpful one she was too. During our Sophomore year, nine class-mates left us either to enter the holy bands of matrimony or to enter the different services, which cut our class to a mere eighteen. This was the year we really buckled down to work for we all realized how much school meant to us, and then too, we wanted to raise enough money for our Washington and New York trip. That year we held a dance, and a card party, both of which proved to be a success. During our Sophomore year some of us joined the different clubs. Sponsored by MARTY ' S COFFEE SHOP Class Christmas parties began our Sophomore year, as we decided not to give a party for the entire school. At the close of this year we held a party for Mrs. Harnden at Mabel Jenks ' home. As Mrs. Harnden was leaving for a year, we presented her with a token of our affection and hoped that she would return to us soon. Before we realized it, our Sophomore year was ended and it was again September and our Junior year. This year our class officers were: President LINDA RAMSEYER Vice President MABEL JENKS Secretary JEAN ZWOLENSKY Treasurer CYNTHIA THIBAULT Student Council Representatives MABEL JENKS LINDA RAMSEYER DAVID REYNOLDS As Juniors we held a Record Hop and a hay ride. However, the latter event was far from successful in many ways. Our big undertaking this year was the Senior Reception. This took place on June 6th, the first reception to be held in the new gymnasium. Under the leadership of Mrs. Grace Elkins, the class worked hard and the reception was a beautiful and memorable event. During our years in high school Cynthia Thibault and Linda Ramseyer were our contributions to both basketball and softball. They were shining lights in both sports. With the completion of our Junior year we were at long last Seniors, and our final year in Norton High began. Our now little class of twelve elected as its leaders: President MABEL JENKS Vice President CYNTHIA THIBAULT Secretary JEAN ZWOLENSKY Treasurers NITA SHAW, DORIS LA JO IE Student Council Representatives: President DAVID REYNOLDS Secretary DORIS LA JOE JEAN ZWOLENSKY MABEL JENKS LINDA RAMSEYER CYNTHIA THIBAULT Much to our delight Mrs. Harnden returned and was once again our faculty advisor. Our first big event this year was our Class Play, Three Blind Dates, which we pre- sented on November 21. The cast included: David Reynolds, who had the lead, Jean Zwolensky the mother; Bartlett Paulding, the father; Alan Crowe, a college friend of David ' s (the last two boys were borrowed from the Junior Class; Cynthia Thibault, Sponsored by WHEATON INN the daughter, and Mabel Jenks, Dorie Beausoleil, Linda Ramsey er, Diana Fortin, and Doris Lajoie were Cynthia ' s girl friends and everyone of them wished to make a hit with brother David. The play was put on under the very capable direction of Mrs. Jean Briggs. As members of the P.O.D. class we took many field trips throughout the year to observe courts, city and local governments in action. On election day in November we sold tags which helped tremendously to swell the funds for our Washington and New York trip. It was in February that we held a Royalty Dance at which Annette Houle and Paul Champagne were crowned king and queen, and Carol Jackson and Donald Roy were crowned prince and princess. During our April vacation we finally took the all important trip for which we had worked so hard. And it more than came up to our expectations. Miss Jennie Repucci and Mr. James Blount made the best of chaperones. This year for a second time Norton High School won the Freedom ' s Foundation National Award. Mrs. Jean Findlater and Cynthia Thibault represented us at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in May. Linda Ramseyer was elected as our pilgrim to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Despite the small size of our class we not only managed to have a class trip but also a yearbook. In fact, we were the first class to have a printed yearbook with a hard cover and we were also the first class in fifteen years to raise all the money to defray the entire cost of the class trip. Now our Senior Year has ended and graduation is near. 0 x four years at Norton High School have far exceeded our anticipation and it is with considerable regret that we close the book on our high school years. We hope that you have enjoyed reviewing the highlights of these outstanding years with us and that you will have as happy a four years in high school as we did. Sponsored by KIRLEY COAL SUPPLY Unas ' Kasketball tiaseball ftOlfS champagne. Burman Simkins, Tietney. Harris, CAPTAIN. Wentzell. Above, left to right: Champagne, Burman, Marshall, Simkins Cap tain, Gagne. 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