Norton High School - Sojourn Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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Class Trip Continued On the third day, after breakfast on the boat, we boarded the sight-seeing bus for a trip to Annapolis, Maryland. We had a guided tour through the U. S. Naval Academy. Enroute to Washington, we made a stop at the Franciscan Monastery. Upon arriving at the Hotel Annapolis, we had a tour of the Capitol, The Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Washington Monument and the White House. That evening different groups went swimming or to a movie. On the fourth day we toured the Smithsonian Institute and saw the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery. The, we had lunch at the Penn Daw Restaurant in Alexandria. That afternoon we visited Mount Vernon. In the evening we enjoyed dinner and a floor show at the Casino Royal. We left Washington the fifth day, had lunch in the dining car and later arrived at New York. Our rooms were assigned at the Taft Hotel. In the evening we were taken to the Radio City Music which featured the Rockettes on stage. Our sixth and final day we were free until three vdien we again boarded a sight- seeing bus for a lecture tour of the down-town New York. This included the Bowery, Chinatown and Greenwich Village. After the tour, we went to Grand Central Station to take our 6:00 train for Attleboro. We arrive home at 10:10 p.m. : thus concluding our superb class trip.

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We had begun our Freshman year with 59 students. Three events were held that year to start us on our way to Washington. Our Sophomore Class started off with a bang with 57 students. Several money making projects were held that year. These events included a dance, a roller skating party, cake sales and the selling of school emblems, name stamps, and household pro- ducts. Class rings were also chosen that year. In our Junior year, we had only 39 students left. However, all of us worked to- gether to make it one of our happiest and most profitable years. Our many activities ' ncluded two dances, a cake sale, a roller skating party and, of course, the highlight of the year, the Prom. All of us had now attained our long awaited goal, to be Seniors. This year was the busiest ever. All of us were anxious to raise enough money for our class trip to Virginia, Washington and New York, It was a struggle but we finally made it. The two highlights of this year were the Senior Class Play, which was a tremendous success, and the Senior Prom. Our main fund raising projects were dances, cake sales, selling of Christmas cards and cokes and candy at the basketball games. We decided to have a yearbook, also, and work began immediately. Last but not least, came class night and graduation which ended four very memor- able and exciting years at Norton High. February 19, we left Attleboro on the 8:50 train. The class brought a box lunch and enjoyed a Picnic on Wheels. We arrived in New York at noon, and transfened to motor coaches for a ride to Jersey City. After crossing the Hudson River, we boarded the B O train and traveled through parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. We arrived in Baltimore at 5:15 p.m. and then transfened to the steamship pier of the Old Bay Line and enjoyed a pleasant overnight sail down the Chesapeake Bay. Upon arriving in Norfolk, Virginia, we boarded a sightseeing bus for an all-day tour, which included the city of Norfolk, the huge naval installations and a ride over the Hampton Roads. We then proceeded to Williamsburg, Virginia. This early American Capitol Building, has recently been restored to its colonial elegance and atmosphere. Included in this tour was the Governor ' s Palace, the Capitol Building, and WiUiam and Mary College. Stops were made at Jamestovm and Yorktown. We enjoyed a deUcious lunch at the Williamsburg Lodge. At the conclusion of the Virginia tour, we reboarded the steamer for the return sail to Baltimore.

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We, the member of the graduating class of Norton High School, class of 1955, being of unsound mind, do hereby unanimously undertake to unload our unwanted and unique endowments upon the unseasoned underclassmen. We will and bequeath the following: To the underlcassmen we leave our ability to earn money and our memories of Wash- ington D. C. To M. Hall: Nancy F, ' s athletic abiltiy. To L. Rubin: Martha ' s extensive vocabulary. To N. Gouvia: Walter ' s constant taxi service. To N. Phillips: Betty ' s calm and collected nature. To B. Medeiros: Arnold ' s knack of getting into scrapes. To C. Jackson: Annette ' s cute ways. To D. Freeman: Rudy ' s perfect (?) attendance. To N. Leonard: Gloria ' s quiet manner. To C. Gay: Joan ' s neat and attractive clothes. To T. Bryant: Billy ' s leadership ability. To B. Roberge: Norman ' s big brown eyes and to D. Farris the ability to play basketball. To S. Thomas: Paula ' s wit and friendly manner. To ine underclassmen: Janet ' s speedy ways. To D. Roy: David ' s mathematical ability. To W. Marshall: Lany ' s lazy ways. To P. Maigret: Dianne ' s ability (?) to do chemistry. To S. Rand: Kay ' s dreamy complexion. To B. Gildersleeve: Teddy ' s quiet manners. To R. Boucher: Hany ' s cough drops and dry sense of humor. To F. Wagner; Lynn ' s laughing ways. To D. Marshall: Lanie ' s scholastic record. To N. Curren: Pauline ' s pretty blond hair. Judy leaves Norton High as quiet as she entered. To A. Zwolenski: Bobby ' s commerical ability. To J. Phillips: Gail ' s mischievous ways. To anyone interested: Beatrice ' s job at Marty ' s, To H. Doherety: Connie ' s talkative manner. To M. Mingo: Jennie ' s job at Babcocks. To P. Slocum: Mary Ann ' s slow wit. To A. Zwolenski: Rita ' s chatter. To O. Simkins: Mary ' s job at Clear Weave. To T. Perry: Aime ' s noisy but nice ways. To D. Courchine: Rose ' s height to make her happy. Nancy (?) leaves with wedding bells in her ears. Theresa leaves just as fast as she came in. To F. Wagner: Marilyn ' s ex -boy -friends.