Norton High School - Sojourn Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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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

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' 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

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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