Norton High School - Sojourn Yearbook (Norton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1957 volume:

MRS. JEAN FINDLATER OFFICE STAFF IN APPRECIATION We, the Yearbook Staff of 57, are deeply indebted to Mrs. Jean Findlater, our guidance director, who has helped us toward our future ambitions, and to our Homeroom teacher. Miss Grace B. Kiernan, who has been a wonderful friend and advisor to us, the Senior Class. We are grateful also to Mr. Charles Randall, Mr. Henri Yelle, and Miss Joan Gefis. Without these people, our last year in school would not have been so rewarding. We hope the Sojourn will be an inspiration to future classes. YE ARBOOK STAFF First row: T. Perry, Quotations; J. Robbins, Advertising; D. Dadmun, Photography; G. Henlin, Associate Editor D. Marshall, Editor; D. Blanchard, Associate Editor; J. Massie, Art Editor; R. Murphy, Business Manager; J. LaRosee, Business Manager. Second row: Miss G. B. Kiernan, Advisor; B. Fitzgerald; B. Thorne; K. Sullivan; C. Davis; H. Doherty; J. Holbrook; P. Courbron; F. Rubak. Third row: S. Rand; A. IxiRosee; A. Burke; H. Wal- ker; B. Harrison; B. Keene; N. Wiggins; J. Thurston; C. Gagne. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I . FOREWORD . TABLE OF CONTENTS . DEDICATION . ADMINISTRATION . MESSAGES . FACULTY . SENIORS . SENIOR HISTORY . SENIOR OFFICERS: SENIORS . SENIOR CLASS TRIP . CLASS WILL . FAVORITES . CLASSES . JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL . ORGANIZATIONS . ATHLETICS • ACTIVITIES . ADVERTISING 3 SUPERINTENDENT ' S MESSAGE You are now seeking happiness. You always will be seeking it in one way or another. What is true happi- ness? It is a by-product of being useful and contributing to the wel- fare and happiness of others. There fore, set for yourself high ideals and worth-while goals in life. Then in the pursuit of these ideals and goals, forget yourself. Think always of others. Be friendly and helpful in service to mankind. Thus you, yourself, will find happiness. Laurence G. Nourse Superintendent PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE Dominie, Quo Vadis? A translation given to the above quotation by one person is, Lord whither goest Thou? Individually, the members of the class of 1957 have already begun their thinking about the moral, mental, physical, and employment aspects of their future. A desire to work must be created within one, the world presents nu- merous opportunities. They all re- quire one to get enthused, to have faith in oneself, and to be in love with life. A successful leader must have enthusiasm - enough to get excited and interest others. This has been true since history began. To the members of the class of 1957, you must have your educa- tion, enthusiasm, and confidence to meet this competitive world. Charles S. Principal Randall OUR TEACHERS MR. CLARE W. CARLSON University of Omaha, B, S. Science MR. CHARLES RANDALL Middlebuiy College Harvard University B. S. , M. A. Principal MR. JAMES BLOUNT Providence College Bridgewater State Teachers College, A. B. , M, A. History MISS PATRICIA M. CASEY Regis, A. B. Commercial MR. LESTER CONNERS Fitchburg State Teachers College, B, S. Industrial Arts MISS FAITH CUMMINGS Bridgewater State Teachers College, B, S. History MRS. AUCE ELLSWORTH University of Maine, B. S. Homemaking MR. J, ROBERT FORD American International College, B. A. Social Studies MR. NAHUM GILLESPIE New England Conservatory of Music MISS LOE ANNE KIMBALL Jackson College, A. B. Science and Math MR. CHARLES HALLER Bridgewater State Teachers College, B. S. Science MRS. CHARLOTIE HARNDEN Framingham, L. B, S. Household Arts NO PHOTO MISS ELOISE F. HODGKINS Bridgewater State Teachers College, B. S. Physical Education and Health MR. FRED E. KELLEY Stonehill Math, B. S. Mathematics MISS GRACE B. KIERNAK Brown University, A. B. English MR. LEONARD KIMBALL Dartmouth College, B. A. Geography MRS. JEAN FINDLATER Wheaton, A. B. , Boston University Latin and Guidance iHf: MISS CESIDLA LOMBARDl Boston University Nursing MR. PHILIP NORTON MR. HOMER PAULUS MISS EVELYN RAPOZA MRS. MARGUERITE ROY Boston College, B.S. Boston University, B.S. Bryant College, B.S. Keene Teachers College History, Coach History Commercial Boston University, M.A. Mathematics A MR. LAWRENCE TUFTS Bridgewater State Teachers College, B. S. English MISS BETTY WOODWARD University of Mass. , B.A. Drexel Inst, of Tech Grad. School of Library Science, M. S. in L. S. Library MR. HENRI YELLE University of Dayton, B.A. Boston University, M.A. French MRS. LUCILLE ZWICKER Wheaton, B.A. English MRS. MAXINE WHITT Tufts College, B.S. Boston Museum School Art Supervision Busy, Busy, Busy Dayl We gratefully thank our custodians and cafeteria helpers for keeping our school clean and healthy. CUSTODIANS Mr. H. Woodward, Mr. M. Robello, Mr. L. Meninchelli CAFETERIA HELPERS Mr. M. Robello, Mrs. M. Roy, Mrs. R. Yelle, Mr. L. Meninchelli, Mrs. M. Stafford, Mrs. H. Post, Mrs. D. Paille, Mrs. L. Cavalho, Mr. H. Woodward. 10 CLASS HISTORY As colts in grammar school, we had hardly been halter -broken, when, in 1953, we were called in from pasture to begin our training in earnest. Mr. Henri Katz and Miss Jenny Lingos were our uainers. Our leaders as yearlings were Roger Ashley, President; John Austin, Vice President; Kay Sullivan, Sec- retary; and Patricia Slocum, Treasurer. Our first attempt at crashing into the lime light was our Saint Patrick ' s Dance. The next year, as two year olds, we changed oiu leaders to: Mary Ann Hanlon, first in command; Patricia Slocum, second in command; Kay Sullivan, keeper of the records; and Rosemarie Murphy collector of money. We were schooled over low hurdles, our low hurdles being an assembly portraying the history of Norton High School, and a Mystery Dance in February with a poll spotlighting Norton ' s favorite song, Melody of Love. In our Junior year, training became even more intensive. Our head trainers were Miss Evelyn Rapoza and Mr. Walter Killis. Our leaders were changed to Kay Sullivan, Luther Carter, Gail Henlin, and Dorothy Dadmun. In November, we held a dance Autum Leaves, which was a big success. There was also a spaghetti supper, which aided us in raising money for our future sojourn to our nation ' s capital. We also had many cake sales at Fernandes Super Market. For an assembly, we produced two skits, The Big Playoff, and What ' s My Racket? A special feature was the Four Sharps. The assembly was a smash- ing success. The biggest event of our Junior year was the Junior-Senior Prom on the first of June. Roman Holi- day was its theme, and the hall was festively decorated with hand painted murals, and Roman columns, which were climaxed by a beautiful, realistic fountain, banked by artificial lawn. As four year olds, the last lap of training encouraged us and built up our stamina for the big day ahead-the fox hunt which would climax our schooling at Norton. We were groomed for this event by Miss Grace B. Kiernan and Mrs. Jean Findlater. At the beginning of the year, we joined forces with Student Council to have a Get Acquainted Dance. This was followed by a harvest supper. One of the most exciting and memorable events was the Senior Play, Professor, How Could You? This comedy proved to be a howling success. In the month of December, a long awaited guest made his debut at the Christmas Dance. Fabian was a giant snowman, around whom we rocked. The sale of Christmas cards, and cake sales, supple- mented our funds, and enabled us to take, in February, a trip to Washington D. C. and New York. The big day finally arrived, and on June 19, 1957, we were graduated. Our hurdles of school life behind us; our hurdles of life ahead of us. 12 CLASS POEM DAYS GONE BY by Diane Marshall We are leaving Norton High School, Through Graduation ' s door we ' ve passed. Now we know that we must go. How could four years go so fast? We ' re looking forward to the future. But looking backward through that door; And now you see, we wish that we Had done a little more. Our projects all are finished, Our homework ' s finally done. Throughout the years we shed some tears, But think of all the fun! Now we ' re leaving Norton, And we ' re all a little sad. Because, in turn, for all we learned- - We gave ALMOST all we had. Looking forward to the future. Looking backward, we are sad; For now you see, we wish that we Had given ALL we had. CLASS OFFICERS Seated are: Gail Henlin, Secretary; Thomas Perry, President; Diane Marshall, Vice President; Rosemarie Murphy, Treasurer. Standing are: Kay Sullivan, Annette LaRosee. Elizabeth Thorne, Student Council Representatives. DONNA LEE BLANCHARD True to her word, her work, and her friend. Glee Club 1,2; Latin Club 3,4; Press Club 1,2.4. Editor; Yearbook Associate Editor 4; Assembly 3; Senior Play Usherette 3; Basketball 3; Nursing Club 3; Senior Play 4. GEORGE FRANCIS BURGESS A good disposition is more valuable than gold. Assembly 3; Star Staff 4. ALAN THOMPSON BURKE Al is always good to others and will be rewarded with the best of friends. Baseball Manager 3; Star Staff 4; Assembly 3; Yearbook Staff 4. LUTHER ALDEN CARTER I smile. I laugh, and when necessary 1 work. Baseball 1,2,4; Chairman Idealist Convention 4; Assem- blies 1,2,3; Vice President 3; Student Council 3; Prom Usher 3; Bowling League 1. JANICE DEAN CASSIDY It ' s nice to be natural when you ' re naturally nice. Glee Club 1,2,3; Assemblies 1,2; Variety Show 1; Star Staff 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; GAA 3; Prom Usher 3; Grad- uation Usher 3; Senior Play Cast 4. PATRICIA ANN COURBRON Full of pep, full of fun, a laugh and smile for every- one. Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Softball 1,2.3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; BasketbaU 2,3,4; Assembly 3; Star Staff 4. DOROTHY MARY DADMUN A good friend to everyone; a hard worker and lots of fun. Yearbook Photography 4; Pep Club 4; Star Staff 4; Class Treasurer 3; French Club 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Prom Manager 3; Junior Red Cross 2,3; What ' s What for Teens 3. CARLENE OLGA DAVIS In quiet confidence shall be yoiu strength. Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Star Staff 4; Assembly 3; Nursing Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Bowling League 1; Glee Club 1. 15 HARRIET CARRIE DOHERTY She ' s here, she ' s there, she ' s all about; lots of fun and a real good scout. Star Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play Cast 4; Soft- ball 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Assemblies 1, 2. 3; Prom Committee 3; Red Cross Representative 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Cafeteria Helper 1. MARGARET JEANNE FINNEMORE Speak softly and smile sweetly. Senior Play 4; Dramatic Club 1,2,4; Star Staff 4; Latin Club 1,2,4; Pep Club 4; Camera Club 2; Glee Club 2. BARBARA ANN FITZGERALD A good friend to every one, always having lots of fun. Senior Play 4; Star Staff 4; Pep Club 4; Glee Club 3; What ' s What for Teens 2; Basketball 1. CLAIRE LOUISE GAGNE I ' m no Angel. Star Staff 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Softball 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 4; What ' s What for Teens 2; Assembly 3. 1 PATRICIA MARY GROSS Nice wherever she may go; always friend, never foe. Utin Club 1,2.3,4; Star Staff 4; Camera Club 2,4; French Club 2, 3. 4; Nursing Club 3; Assembly 3. ROBERT EDWARD HARRISON The plain high road of finance. Senior Play Cast 4; Star Staff 4; Camera Club 2,3, Vice President 3; Dramatic Club 2,3; Baseball Manager 2; Basketball 3. GAIL LORETTA HENUN Willing is she and eager to please; what other virtues are better than these. Star Business Manager 4; Camera Club 2,4; French Club 2, 3,4; Yearbook Associate Editor 4; Senior Play Cast 4; Basketball 3; Softball 3; Class Secretary 3,4; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Nursing Club 3; Co-chairman of Prom 3; Usher- ette 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Secretary 4; Glee Club 1. JUDITH ANN HOLBROOK Speech is silver, silence is golden. Star Staff 3,4; Camera Club 2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; What ' s What for Teens 2; Assemblies 1, 3; Nursing Club 3; Senior Play 4. 17 ROGER ALDRICH JENKS Not that 1 love study less, but leisure more. • BENTON WEEDEN KEENE A man not of words but of actions. Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Star Staff 4; Bowling League 1; Assemblies 1, 3; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 1,3,4; Senior Monitor 4. RALPH ARNOLD KENNISTON If he didn ' t have that twinkle in his eye, you could probably call him bashful. Camera Club 1,2,4; Bowling League 1; Assembly 3. ANNETTE MARIE LAROSEE A girl with spirit, a girl with pep, a finer friend you ' ve never met. Student Council Assistant Secretary 4; Senior Play Cast 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Star Staff 4; French Club 2, 3,4; Assemblies 2,3,4; Junior Red Cross President 3,4; Nurs- ing Club 3; Softball 1, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; What ' s What for Teens 2. JACQUELINE AXIE LAROSEE I chatter, chatter as I go. Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Pep Club 4; Star Staff 3, 4; Student Council 3; Assembly 3; Basketball 3; Usher- ette 3. DIANE RUTH MARSHALL There ' s nothing in this world, but what you can turn your hand to. Student Council 3,4, President; National Honor Society 3,4, President; Yearbook Editor 4; Camera Club 2; Bowl- ing League 1; French Club 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Usherette 3; Prom Chairman 3; Latin Club 1,2, Quaestor, Second Consul 3; Niusing Club President 3, JANICE MARJORIE MASSIE A horse! A horse I My kingdom for a horse. Yearbook Art Editor 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Basketball 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Assemblies 2, 3; What ' s What for Teens 2; Bowling League 1; Star Staff 4, ROSEMARIE MURPHY The sweetest manner and the gentlest heart. Treasurer 1, 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3,4, Scribe; National Honor Society 3,4, Vice President; Pep Club 4; French Club 2,3,4; Star Staff 4; Business Manager of yearbook 4; What ' s What for Teens 3; Assemblies 1,2,3; Senior Play 4; Nursing Club, Secretary 3; Prom Committee 3; Student Council Treasurer 2; Glee Club 1. THOMAS BEECHER PERRY He possesses the suength of a leader, the warmth of a friend. Class President 4; Student Council 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play Cast 4; Co-Chairman Prom 3; Sports Club 3; Prom Usher 3; Bowling League 1. JUDITH ANN ROBBINS When she speaks, she speaks her mind, and more weighty speeches you cannot find. Senior Play Cast 4; Star Staff 2,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Latin Club 1,2,3; First Consul 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Vice President Nursing Club 3, Assemblies 1,2, 3; Bowling League 1. 20 SALLY BARBARA RAND Athletics claimed her as its favorite daughter. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Year- book Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Star Staff 4; Cheerleader 1, 2,3; Assembly 3. FLORENCE AUCE RUBAK Pleasing to all, annoying to none. Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Glee Club 1.2,3; As- sembly 3; Star Staff 4; Softball 2; Prom Committee 3; Cafeteria Helper 1, KATHLEEN ANN SULUVAN One by one she climbs the steps of the ladder of suc- cess. Latin Club 1, 2, 3. 4; French Club 2, 3. 4; Class Secretary 1,2; Class President 3; Student Council 1, Vice President 3; Secretary 4; Executive Member of NE Student Council; Glee Club 1,2; Assemblies 3; Cheerleader 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Camera Club Secre- tary 4; Prom Committee 3; Nursing Club 3; Star Staff 1; Softball 1; Bowling League 1. ELIZABETH ANN THORNE Not too serious, not too gay — a good companion in every way. Basketball 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3,4; What ' s What for Teens 2; Assembly 3; Glee Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Honor Society 3, Treasurer 4; Student Coimcil 4; Pep Club 4; Star Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play 4. JUDITH MAE THURSTON Smile and the world smiles with you. Pep Club President 4; Star Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Glee Club 3; Assembly 3,4; Prom and Graduation Usherette 3. HARVEY CYRIL WALKER I am the captain of my soul. Senior Play Cast 4; Camera Club 1,2,3, President 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Math Club 4; Dramatic Club 3; Prom Usher 3; Basketball Manager 2; Bowling League 1. 21 DOUGLAS BARRY WEILDING Mischief, thou art afoot. Senior Play 4; Camera Club Treasurer 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1.2,3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4;French Club 2,3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Assembly 3; Sports Club 3. NOEL LORNE WIGGINS Those who know him always say, he ' ll be with you all the way. Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Camera Club 4; Sports Club 3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3;French Club 2.3,4; Assemblies 2,3. CLASS TRIP i Early Sunday morning, February 17, thirty- two seniors boarded the uain at Attleboro for a week of fun at Virginia, Washington, and New York. At Baltimore, we boarded the City of Norfolk for an overnight cruise down Chesa- peake Bay. Arriving in Virginia, we toured the battlegrounds of Yorktown and especially enjoyed historic Will- iamsburg. That night the steamer took us and our newly acquired Southern accents back to Baltimore. On Now is the hour-- Sunday morning. 8:35 An early, EARLY breakfast in Washington. Judy and Jackie are finally put in their place. Tuesday, we met our bus driver, Billy Buttons, who showed us the Annapolis Naval Academy, and the Capitol and other famous buildings in Washington. From our base camp at the Hotel Annapolis, we also visited the Smithson- ian Institute and Mount Vernon, and enjoyed an evening at the Casino Royal. (Our only casualty occurred in Washington. Doug Weilding tripped on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and had five stitches taken in his chin. ) EARLY Thursday morning we left for New York. We visited Radio City Music Hall, which featured the Rockettes and the movie SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS. That night, three groups went to a basketball game, a stage show, and to Bird- land, the Jazz Corner of the World. Friday morn- ing we shopped, and in the afternoon, toured lower New York, which included Chinatown and the Bowery. Then we boarded the train for home, sorry our wonderful trip was over, but eager to tell everyone in Norton all about it! 23 Oh, that co-ol breeze! Guardian angels. CLASS WILL We, the Senior class of Norton High School, in the county of Bristol, and the state of hopelessness, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To the Juniors, we will and bequeath all the fun we ' ve had in our four years of high school and the hope that they can live up to our standards. To the Sophomores, we will and bequeath our ability to make a lot of noise without even trying. To the Freshmen, we will and bequeath all our best luck and good wishes. (You ' ll need it!) To the unfortunate creatures whom we are forced to leave behind, we leave the following: Donna Blanchard leaves her forgetfulness to Mrs. Harnden. (Well, then there now!) George Burgess leaves at the sound of the fire siren in a cloud of dust. Alan Burke leaves his red hair to Dave Honey. Luther Carter leaves his suave manner to Jerry Evans. Janice Cassidy leaves her southern drawl to Sandy Medeiros, and her art ability to David Gunner. Patty Courbron leaves her inky hands to Miss Rapoza. Dottie Dadmun leaves her flair for parties to Gail Walker. Carlene Davis leaves her nearness to Diane D ' Angelo. Harriet Doherty leaves her hustle and bustle to Judy Clark. Peggy Finnimore leaves her size four shoe to Cinnie Winsor and Her A ' s in Chemistry to Blanche Polk. Barbara Fitzgerald leaves Bertha ' s clothes to Bertha. Claire Gagne leaves her arguments with Mr. Paulus to Grace Lynch. Patty Gross leaves her nice, quiet, refined manner to Alan Gilchrist. Gail Henlin leaves efficiency and dependability to Leone Lokitis. Judy Holbrook leaves Pat Boone, Eddie Fisher, Julie LaRosa, Harry Belafonte, and the Four Sharps, to Barbara Fitzgerald. Benny Keene leaves his curly hair to Bob Eddleston. Annette LaRosee leaves her lively sense of humor to Avis Rubin. Jackie LaRosee leaves her ability to drive a car in a straight line, even when the road turns, to Richard Holbert. Diane Marshall generously leaves all her spare time (ha! ha!) to Mr. Paulus. Janice Massie leaves her horse to Mr. Telle, who, unfortunately, will not appreciate it one bit. Rosie Murphy leaves her A grades to Sally Robbins, and some pencils that say Murphy ' s Auto Parts to all English students who have none. Sally Rand leaves Tommy to no one. Judy Robbins reluctantly leaves Elvis Presley to Johnny Marshall. Florence Rubak leaves her height to Bob Tiger Smith. Kay Sullivan leaves those Chemistry Blues To Cynthia Winsor. Betty Thorne leaves her slow walk to Marlene Thurston. Judy Thurston leaves her beguiling smile to Carolyn Miller. Harvey Walker leaves his system (on a piece of paper the size of a playing card) to future math classes — for a small sum, of course. Doug Weilding leaves Fabian to Mr. Randall; no but ' s about it. Bob Harrison leaves his stature and persistent questions to Troy Kosinski. Tom Perry leaves his governorship to the next REPUBLICAN governor of Mass. Ralph Kenniston leaves his hot rod to Mrs. Findlater, plus his red hat to keep away the drafts, and his Teddy boots to keep away the rusty water from the radiator. Noel Wiggins leaves the cow that George hit, to the cafeteria, to be used to make beef stew for the next four years. 24 Most Talented HARVEY and DIANE Most Charming CARLENE and ALAN Cutest JAN and RALPH Most Popular KAY and TOM Best Dancers JUDY and BOB Most Athletic BENNY and SALLY 28 Wittiest DOUG and CLAIRE First row: N. Curran; L. Monty; A. Skolnik; J. Phillips, Treasurer; D. Roy, President; C. Miller, Vice President; D. D ' Angelo, Secretary; G. Walker; J. Butler; J. Keene. Second row: Mr. Kelly, Advisor; J. Rand; S. Handy; G. Lynch; B. Rich; B. Harrington; C. Winsor; L. Lokitis; J. Desormeaux; N. Pineo; J. Cassidy; J. Jenks; M. Robinson; Mrs. Harnden, Advisor. Third row: S. White; J. Carney; R. Holbert; J. Tierney; D. Sims; C. Macintosh; J. Evans; W. Sanders; D. Honey; R. Penny; B. Smith; B. Polk; N. Atkins. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Donald Roy Carolyn Miller Diane D ' Angelo Joan Phillips 30 s 0 p H 0 M 0 R E lOA S First row: E. Benjamin; M. Martin; L. Boucher; S. Soldat; J. Hanley, Secretary; J. Crowe, President; P. Yelle, Vice President; S. Robbins, Treasurer; C. Murphy; E. Laig; S. Oliver. Second row: Mr. Paulus, Advisor; W. Faulkner; J. Willis; J. Pre- court; M. Thurston; J. EUer; L. Austin; G. Carter; D. Moniz; T. Keene. Third row: A. LaPointe; A. Smith; J. Jasperson; J. Quebman; R. Eddleston; R. Cathcart; P. Tau- sek; R. Johnson; C. Wright; G. Hersey. First row: F. Bennett; P. Morin; L. Gorman; M. Smith; A. Mallon; N. Bennett; B. Andrade; E. Courchine; A. Dorothy. Second row: Mr. Carlson, Advisor; L. Brochu; C. Dorothy; J. Ramsey; C. Lajoie; D. Fisher; B. Fitzgerald; R. Gove; A. Courbron; R. Rogers. Third row: J. Jasperson; D. Gagne; H. Powell; R. Bruce; G. Allsop; A. Gilchrist; H. Becker; F. Hicks; J. Gross; R. Wing. i 111 9A First row: J. Hall; S. Andrade; C. Fon- seca; E. MacKinley; S. Swan, Secre- tary; J. Marshall, President; M. Has- kell, Vice President; R. Sheldon, Treas- urer; C. Handrahan; P. Rushia; P. Perry; S. Medeiros. Second row: I. Ross; E. Trembley;J. Berube; S. Wilhelm; N. Metters; J. Smith; B. Murray; P. Casey; E. Dyer; M. Briggs; K. Robbins; M. Finnemore; P. LaRosee; Mr. Haller, Advisor. Third row: A. Stafford; R, Santoro; J. Briggs; D. Rich; G. Jenks; D. Gunner; T. Kosinski; K. Parsons; S. Giles; L. Silvia; W. MacDonald; T. Jacobs; B. Roberts; H. Porter. 9B First row: C. Rei; A. Bouchard; C Ryan; D, Dunn; A. DeCosta; E. Baptista; C. Boulay; C. Pike; A. Farris. Second row: Miss Rapoza, Advisor; A. Roy; N. Lange; R. Kilroy; D. Marien; J. Field; N. Davenport; P. Drew; K Shaw. Third row: R. La- Combe; D. Robinson; W. Riley; C. Shaw; E. Nason; F. Texiera; R. Penney; J. Warschal. First row: P. Bouchard; D. Underwood; J. Razee; M. McCarron; B. Mathiew; J. Maigret; P. Pineo; M. Walker. Sec- ond row: Miss Casey, Advisor; D. Simp- kins; K. White; D. Simpkins; A. Hart- well; J. Drew; D. Brooks. Third row: W. LaRosee; W. Sullivan; J. Re ice; E. Marchand; W. Norcutt. First row: J. Marshall; J. Berube; C. Hyland; A. Rubin, Secretary; P. Murphy, Presi- dent; S. Anderson, Vice President; J. Rubin, Treasurer; S. Davis; S. Hartwell; N. Robbins. Second row: C. Riendeau; V. Godsoe; J. Smith; E. Goodwin; N. Barnett; L. Champagne; A. Lane; J. Rand; B. Bell; P. Fitzgerald; J. Cabral; B. Roy; Mrs. Roy, Advisor. Third row: P. Flynn; H. Blanchard; M. O ' Keefe; P. Trabucco; C. Butler; P. Gove; G. Paulus; P. Rinehard; D. Foster; B. LaRosee; F. Bosh. I First row: N. Bennett; D. Clark; D. Choptovy; E. D ' Angelo, Treasurer; A. Laig, Presi- dent; J. Bernardo, Vice President; J. Murphy, Secretary; N. Camara; Y. St. James; I S. Morse. Second row: M. O ' Leary; N. Morin; M. Tomase; N. Peabody; A. Reynolds; I E. Raeder; S. Drew; G. Evans; J. Paille; Mr. Ford, Advisor. Third row: M. Guillett; W. Swan; B. Mahar; M. Holbrook; J. Freeman; L. Dyer; J. Bousquet; D. Leanard; D. Austin; L. Wilhelm. 1 First row: P. Dion; J. Courbron; S. Marvel; T. Morin, Secretary; C. Rich, President; S. Brown, Vice President; G. Dion, Treasurer; D. Lynch; R. Reinhard; C. Haskell. Second row: H. Austin; F. Silva; M. Cassidy; M. Easingwood; P. Houle; C. James; M. Thompson; R. Bernard; Mrs. Zwicker, Advisor. Third row: P. George; P. Dion; R. Beck; D. Yelle; R. Stevens; R. Paille; R. Courbron; A. Lizotte. First row: J. Hardy; G. Gallent; J. LaGreca;J. Burgess; M. Reilly, Secretary; E. Eddle- ston. President; J. Nasise, Vice President; E. Gagne, Treasurer; D. Lokotis; C. Dion; G. Keisling. Second row: Mr. Blount, Advisor; D. Schreiver; G. Stephens; E. Cour- chine; R. Owen; V. Blake; J. Rapoza; B. Angus; W. Brady; D. Texiera. Third row: A. Eisnor; D. Bradley; P. LaCroix; T. Mohr; A. Pestana; G. Coolidge; G. Bohannon; A. Polk. First row: I. St. James; R. Edwards; K. AUsop, Secretary; S. Underwood, President; A. Lane, Vice President; C. Warchal, Treasurer; J. Robbins; C. D ' Angelo. Second row: Miss Cummings, Advisor; F. Baptista; N, Nason; M. McGrath; T. DuCharme; D. Allard; H. Hecox; J. LaRosee; S. Jasperson; P. Murray. Third row: A. Curran; F. Easingwood; S. Robbins; M. Smith; G. Cruser; R. Nason; R. Gefis; W. Alston; K. Barkhouse. First row: P. Scherer; B. Bennett; J. Rich, Treasurer; K. Santoro, President; P. John- son, Vice Resident; J. Majcher, Secretary; F. Dion; K. Laracque. Second row: L. Marshall; M. Shields; M. Mendes; P. Henson; P. Horton; B. Bouchard; G. Courchine; N. Eller; Mr. Kimball, Advisor. Third row: T. Bennett; E. Tetreaut; W. Lovenbury; R. Norcutt; J. Watkins; A. Leroux; D. Martin; H. Packer; F. Vacher; D. Sheldon. First row: G. Monty; C. Dill; R. EUer; B. Robello, Treasurer; J. Bernado, President; J. Watson, Vice President; J. Faulkner, Secretary; D. O ' Keefe; B. Stafford; N. Thurber. Second row: C. Balogna; S. Monty; M. Ruskey; J. Carney; C. Inman; C. Foster; J. Randall; S. Douglas; N. Soldat; M. Phillips; Mr. Tufts, Advisor. Third row: D. Mal- loy; J. Gomes; N. Sousa; R. Shea; J. Cruickshank; J. Teixeria; R. Waite; J. Bohaunon; J. Pontallilo. First row: D. Forrester; S. LaGreca; N. Miller; B. Briggs; S. MacCaffery, President; J. Simkins, Vice President; J. Vacher, Secretary;!. Highland; J. Macher; G. Butler. Second row: K. Carmichael; B. Melito; R. Nasise, Treasurer; C. Salley; D. Dion; Miss Kimball, Advisor. Third row: M. Spittell; R. Harrison; D. Fraatz; W. Gallant; J. Bec- ker; C. Schissler; A. Marien; P. Cotton; A. Hagstron. Council in action i Ll|H||L J M ; .1 1 Officers Realist candidates and mascot. STUDENT COUNCIL President: Diane Marshall Vice President: Donald Roy Secretary: Kay Sullivan Assistant Secretary: Annette LaRosee Advisor: Mrs. Jean Findlater Early in the year. Student Council held its election of officers. Realists opposed Idealists in a full-scale cam- paign with party platforms, posters, conventions, and mascots. After candi- dates gave speeches at an assembly, the student body marked its ballots. The first part of the year was taken up by planning for the Convention of the S.E.B.S.C. After Christmas, the Council helped the Amvets in the March of Dimes Drive by selling balloons. A school drive brought in $62. 00. In February, members acted as hosts for the A Cappella Choir from Melrose. The council auditioned a filmstrip on Parlia- mentary Procedure and decided to pur- chase it for the school. Shortly before the last basketball game, a contest was held to determine a name for the team. Lancers was chosen. In March, a special assembly took place, at which students gave their ovm views for iron- ing out school problems. With these suggestions, Student Council went to work. At Sports Night, faculty basket- ball teams played the varsity for the benefit of the scholarship fund. And I promise . Mr. Kelley helps Student Council members with registiation calculations. THE CONVENTION On December third, Norton Student Council was host to forty schools of the South- eastern Branch of Student Councils. Our program featured an excellent speaker, Dr. Allan K. Chalmers, who spoke on the topic, The World We Want. Ten special discussion groups were organized, based on this theme. The gym and cafeteria were decorated, and after a dinner of chicken pie, there was dan cing to the music of The Serenaders. The Council had plenty of help In making table decorations. LATIN CLUB First Consul: Judith Robbins Second Consul: Cinthia Winsor Scribe: Rosemarie Murphy Quaestor: Paul Tausek Advisor: Mrs. Jean Findlater The Latin Club is one of the most active organizations of the school. Some of its activities are as follows: In October, members were invited to view a film on early Egypt at Wheaton College. In November was held the annual Salutario and Initatio - -breakfast in the morning, with new members dressed in slave costumes, and the rigorous initiation at night. The new members wore their costumes throughout the day, and were forced to perform certain duties for upperclassmen. In February, the Latin Club entertained fifty members of Taunton ' s Latin Club with a tea, dance, and skit. In April, Caesar ' s funeral took place, followed by a banquet. The State meeting of the Jr. Classical League was at Worcester in May, and members of the Norton Latin Club attended it. 1. Mr. Ford has a golden bulla placed around his neck, while the three fates measure his life span. 2. Slaves Ian Ross and Henry Porter are forced to polish Joan Phillip ' s shoes. 3. Have a chocolate covered marsh- mallow. John-- down your neck ! 4. Mr. Haller, Mr. Ford, and Miss Hodgekins look as though they don ' t want their Maypo. HONOR SOCIETY President, Diane Marshall Vice President, Rosie Murphy Secretary, Gail Henlin Treasurer, Betty Thorne Advisor, Mrs. Jean Findlater Norton ' s chapter of the National Hon- or Society was first formed last year. Attleboro ' s chapter installed our mem- bers in a gala ceremony, after which re- freshments were served to both groups and to parents. There are certain con- ditions for membership in the society. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, who have averaged SS o or better all through high school, are eligible. Fifteen per cent of the Senior class, ten per cent of the Juniors, and five per cent of the Sophomores (probationary members) may join, and new members are chosen by a committee of five faculty. They base their selection on character, service, and leadership. This year the Honor Society was in charge of the U. N. Day assembly, to which the public was invited. The assembly featured speeches by four girls from Wheaton College vfho had studied abroad. Induction of new members of the Honor Society was held in March. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB President Harvey Walker Secretary Vice President - — Dave Honey Treasurer Advisor - Mr. Fred Kelley - Kay Sullivan Doug Weilding The Photography Club was formed six years ago. At the present time it has some excellent equipment, in- cluding three cameras and a flash attachment given last year by Argus. At weekly meetings the members learn techniques such as lighting, posing, developing, printing, and enlarging. These skills are practiced in the dark- room. 1 1 JUNIOR RED CROSS President Annette LaRosee Vice President Judy Jenks Secretary Elaine Benjamin Treasurer Judy Clark Advisor Miss Evelyn Rapoza During the year the Junior Red Cross has ac- complished the following projects: In November, a charitable Thanksgiving basket. In December, Christmas cards and favors, and embroidered hankies for convalescent homes. Valentine ' s Day nut cups were made in February for the Veterans Hospital. Later, Easter cards and decorated eggs were made, members took a field trip, and also attended the Red Cross Conference. Club dues and cake sale profits are deposited in the Red Cross fund for charity. Red Cross displays may be seen in the school showcase. DRAMATIC CLUB President Carolyn Miller Secreury Blanche Polk Vice President -Grace Lynch Treasurer Robert Smith Director - Mr. Homer Paulus The Dramatic Club was formed five years ago. At meetings after school, members rehearse for plays, and learn technique, such as make-up. The club has made all of its own scenery. This year, a three act comedy, Act Your Age was produced, surring Sally Robbins, Johnny Marshall, Pat Casey, Bruce Roberts, Diane D ' An- gelo, and Sandra Wilhelm. A short skit, The Man Who Thought of Everything, was enjoyed by surrounding schools at the Student Council Convention in December. In March, the Dramatic Club produced a comedy- mystery drama Four Flights Up. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Advisor: Miss Woodward These students go into the library during their spare periods to perform various library functions. President: Carol Hyland Vice President: Beverly Roy Secretary and Treasurer Jane Hyland Advisor: Mrs. Zwicker GLEE CLUB AND CHORUS Director: Mr. Gillespie !1T I I Iflll til III I r 1 I This group sang for the Christmas Pageant, will have an all-school concert in May, and plan to sing for the P. T. A. and gradua tion in the future. LIBRARY READING CLUB Pep Club members with their sweat shirts and their shakers. PEP CLUB President Advisor - Judy Thurston Miss Hodgkins Secretary Treasurer - Sandra Wilhelm Nancy Davenport The Pep Club was organized this year to help promote school spirit. At the start of the basketball season, members sponsored a rally, and encouraged the student body to learn the cheers. They secured buses for transportation to away games, and sold coke, and purple and gold shakers, at home games. Dances held after games, and the sale of sweat shirts, were other important functions. President- ... Grace Lynch Secreury Barbara Fitzgerald Vice President — Sheila Handy Treasurer Sandra White Advisor - Mrs. Hamden The What ' s What for Teens put on a Christmas demonstration in December. In January there was a very interesting panel discussion on Juvenile Delinquency, which members of other clubs attended also. The club also had a Talent Show, Flower Show, and a Fashion Show. President Betty Stafford Secretary Marion Dion Vice President Nancy Thurber Treasurer Sandra Underwood Advisor - Mrs. Ellsworth The members learned how to give successful parties, and also made cupcakes for a visitng school in February. Seated, left to right: R. Smith; J. Tierney; Mr. Norton, Coach; D. Weilding; D. Roy. Standing: J. Guevermont; P. Telle; R. Eddleston; J. Quebman; D. Cathcart; D. Honey. The varsity played hard this year, and won three games and lost eight, an improvement over past years. Two of the winning games were fought against our arch-rival, Plain- ville. Dick sinks one Don in form ALL West Bridgewater 81 Plainville - 44 Bridgewater 48 Plainville 35 East Bridgewater 78 West Bridgewater 70 East Bridgewater 68 Holbrook ---58 Avon --40 Hol brook 60 Wrentham 58 Avon 61 West Bridgewater - - - -58 Holbrook 53 Wrentham 63 9 V ■ JUNIOR VARSITY Seated, left to right: H. Porter; R. Santoro; D. Berube; Mr. Ford, Coach; K. White; T. Perry; L. Silvia. Standing: T. Kosinski; A. Gilchrist; J. Marshall; S. Giles; K. Parson; A. Smith; J. Jasperson; F. Zwllkowski. The Junior Varsity has had a very good season, winning seven out of eleven games. Hit it low, hit it high, hit it to a Norton guy. SOFTBALL First row: B. Handy, C. Dorothy. J. Hanley, M. Smith, A. Skolnik, J. Phillips, P. Courbron, C. Gagne. Second row: H. Martin, M. Whitney, C. Winsor, G. Henlin, A. LaRosee, S. Rand, N. Phillips, J. Rand, D. D ' An- gelo. Miss Cummings, coach. The 1956 teams had very successful seasons. BASEBALL First row: R. Smith, T. Keene, T. Perry, J. Tier- ney, T. Bryant, D. Honey, D. Gagne. Second row; D. Gunner, C. Wright, B. Keene, J. Briggs, P. O Brien. R. Cathcart, R. Boucher, D. Roy, A. Burke, Coach Burdan. Norton ' s team won seven out of twelve games. Ready, Aim . Mighty Casey at the bat. CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR VARSITY S. Madeiros, J. Cassidy (Captain), L. Boucher, P. Casey, C. Winsor, G. Lynch (absent). The squad is shown with a trophy won in the cheering tournament at Wren- tham on February 7, 1957. They won third prize in competition with seven other schools from the surrounding district. VARSITY First row: M. Smith, D. D ' Angelo (Cap- tain), E. Benjamin. Second row: A. Skol- nik, C. Lajoie, J. Phillips, J. Hanley, (absent). SENIORS PRESENT Vicky ' s aim . PROFESSOR HOW Cast: Keats Perry Vicky Randolph Grandma Perry Grandpa Perry John Appleby Priscilla Morley Tootsie Bean Valerie Whitman - - Boggins - A hilarious comedy in three acts, telling about the plight of young Pro- fessor Keats, who knows more about history than life, especially women. How about a little kiss. Honey- chile? IS improving. COULD YOU Directed by - Mr. Holmer Paulus . Harvey Walker . ju(jy Robbins Harriet Doherty -. Thomas Perry Douglas Weilding .. Qaii Henlin Annette LaRosee Janice Cassidy -Noel Wiggins He cares nothing at all about them, and v hen four females set out to catch him, the results are rip-roaringly funny. ' H m Then he grabs for your throat, like this— M-o-o-o-o-o! The Aftermath! The entire cast. CHRISTMAS DANCE And his ears stand up, too! Want to buy a chance? The faculty condescends to pose with FABIAN. Remember, Judy, only TWO Elvis Presley Juniors admiring Senior decorations. records per half hour! I wanna doll, an ' a toy boat, an ' a ... ' Yo, Tommy! ' SENIOR PARTY Grand Champion Party- giver, Dot Dadmun, provided the Seniors with many fond memories of their last year of school. These pictures are of a costume party at Christmas time. Guests were required to dress as Bells, Dolls, Snow- men, and various types of Christmas decorations. There was even a New Year ' s Baby I Bob ' s harmonica, Ronnie Rooney ' s guitar, and Claire ' s Elvis imi- utions kept us in high spirits throughout the evening. Claire gets in the swing of things. ' S ' no lady Har-ri-son, you ' re gonna GET it! ' A ' strummin ' on the old banjo Mr. and Mrs. Harold Monfort Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stark Mr. and Mrs. Moirisette Miss Pauline Stark Mr. and Mrs. James Pontolilo Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dadmum John Dadmum Robert S. Peach Ron Rooney Mrs. Frank Van Den Berghe Kevin Van Den Berghe Picnic Cove Trailer Resort Mrs. Charles G. Mosher Mr. and Mrs. Alton G. Thurston Miss Marlene Thurston Mr. Ronald Mc ath Fabian A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. 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