Norton High School - Sojourn Yearbook (Norton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1961 volume:

THE CLASS OF 1961 PRESENTS NORTON PUBLIC LIBRA NORTON, MASS U2 tw Iff ■ etc if- 1 1 1 i 1 HB I 1 mmti ST ij i [ ii A A  6s NORTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTON, MASSACHUSETTS The House of the First Minister MISS GRACE B. KIERNAN Yearbook Advisor FOREWORD Since the stature of a school is determined by the community which produces it, we, the Sojourn staff, have chosen as the theme of our book, The Town of Norton, 1711-1961. By our choice, we wish to pay tribute to some of those aspects of our community which have made our school one of the finest in the state. The Sojourn Staff of 1961 is pleased to celebrate with Norton its 250th anniversary. For the past two hundred and fifty years, Norton has been a prime example of democracy at its zenith. The SOJOURN, therefore, offers its readers a glimpse of our town, with its fine background of religion, culture, society, education, and democracy — a town which truly merits its citizens ' praise. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE 1 FOREWORD 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 DEDICATION 4 HISTORY OF NORTON (1711-1961) 5 ADMINISTRATION 17 SENIORS 25 FAVORITES 47 UNDERCLASSMEN 51 CLASSES 64 ORGANIZATIONS 67 ATHLETICS 85 ACTIVITIES 97 ADVERTISEMENTS 111 ft iiin iiiiiiii.MiL nam AS WE KNOW MRS. PAUL WESTLUND Because of her clear insight, her integrity, and her sincere interest in us, which bring in response our highest ef- forts to develop those inner qualities we may have; because thus she brings to us the true meaning of friend and teacher, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Sixty- one, dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. West- lund. 4 ISTORY OF NORTON _ . kl711-1961 The Town Library 5 HISTORY OF 1711 . . . The Town Seal divided into a number of small tribes. The tribe which made its home at Norton was the Cohannett tribe. Relics found around the Winnecun- net area indicate that a sizeable Indian town once existed t here. The Indian village was probably de- stroyed by the great plague, a few years prior to 1620. Those who sur- vived the plague and remained in this area seemed to have been on neigh- borly terms with the colonists. Following the settlement of the Winnecunnet area, other parts of Norton were settled. In 1695, a grant was given to the Leonard family to set up a forge at Stony Brook to work the bog iron which seemed to be abundant. This industry lured settlers to seek employment. A few years later, Judge Leonard built the first frame house in Norton, which still stands at Chartley Corner. The last known Indian in the town, called Dick Quock, was a slave in the Leonard family. Norton and Taunton, Massachusetts, have had a synony- mous beginning, with their founding in the year 1637. Co- hannett, now the City of Taunton, was one of the original settlements of the Plymouth Colony and covered a great area including parts of what is now Easton, Mansfield, Norton, Raynham, and Berkley. Norton was still a part of Taunton when the first settler, William Wetherell, took holdings on the east side of Win- necunnet Lake in 1669. Later, Wetherell set up an ordinary or victualling house for travellers; thus, he kept the first public house within the limits of Norton. In a few years, Wetherell was joined by other families who settled near the lake in order to grow corn and to fish as the Indians had done before them. The principal Indian nation, which had jurisdiction over Norton and other towns in Southeastern Massachusetts, was the Wampanoag Tribe. King Philip, the chief of the Warn- panoag Tribe, had a cave situated in East Norton; it was his headquarters for fishing and hunting. The Indian nation was Judge Leonard Homestead . . . the first frame house in Norton 6 NORTON . . . 1961 Norton, the North Purchase of Taunton, was under the jurisdiction of Taunton and the strict rule of the church. Because of the difficulty in reaching the Taunton churches, the residents of Norton de- manded to become a Precinct. After many years of bickering, it finally became necessary to petition, in Boston, the newly established General Court of Massachusetts which passed a bill providing that the North Purchase of Taunton might become a separate town when the town could properly maintain a minister. The first church was erected in 1710 on Chartley Corner—the 1900 ' s the Common in the center of town, and a short time later, a minister was chosen. Having fulfilled the Court ' s requirements, Norton was incorporated as a town on June 12, 1711, with forty families within its boundaries. The Court stated that this town should be called Norton, after an English town of that same name and situated in the same relative position to that of Taunton, England. Norton ' s original boundaries were changed in 1725 when the East Precinct became the town of Easton, and again in 1775, when the North Precinct was incor- porated as the town of Mansfield. Following the incorporation of the town, the people of Norton re- tained the New England Town Meet- ing form of government which is still in existence today. The town governing body was and is the Town Meeting. All registered voters may attend, speak, and vote at a Town Meeting. A minimum attendance of twenty- five is required for a quorum except for the purposes of election. Meet- ings must be held at least once a year. Two hundred registered voters must sign a petition in order to have the Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting. 7 Chartley, Massachusetts . . . early 1900 ' s Soon after the town ' s incorporation, suffrage was granted to property owners without restriction as to church membership. Non- church members were re- quired to attend church and pay taxes for its support. This requirement for support of the church lasted until ap- proximately 1833. Now, the voting regula- tions state that one must be a citizen of the United States, and must be twenty-one years of age, able to read and write English, and must be a resident of the state for one year, and of the town for six months preceding the election. The final require- ment is that a citizen must register at the Town Clerk ' s office. The town government is now administered by a Board of Selectmen, consist- ing of three members, one of whom is elected each year for a term of three years. The only required qualifica- tion for a selectman is that he must be a registered voter of the town. Between town meetings, the Selectmen su- pervise the affairs of the town in accordance with the previously determined poli- cies. The first United States Census in 1790 reported 1428 persons residing in Norton; the Census in 1950 listed 4401 persons. The pop- ulation in the 1960 report, under the preliminary Cen- sus, was 6806 persons. The township of Norton contains 29.4 square miles. It is the flattest town in the state of Massachusetts. The elevation A. H. Sweet and Son, W ooden Box Factory — started in 1884 — of Norton varies slightly from one hundred and seventy-six feet to sixty feet above sea level. In its formative years, Norton was primarily a farming community, with farmers doubling as weavers, millers, sawyers, and iron mongers. The first saw mill was started in 1710; a grist mill, in 1714; and thirty years later, a fulling mill. Norton ' s pioneer industry was the manufac- ture of nails from iron; this iron works remained in Norton for ap- proximately one hundred years. After the nineteenth century, many industries, such as the copper works, the straw hat factory, and the friction match factory, sprang up, flourished for a short time, and then moved elsewhere. In 1810 there was established a cotton mill for making cloth; in 1870, a wool combing mill. Jewelry manufacture began in 1871 when the Sturdy Jewelry Shop was built on the site of the old iron works. In this present day and age, Norton still has its important in- dustries; but the general character The Old Saw Mill in East Norton Railroad Station, Chartley, Mass. of the town remains residential. The majority of the homes in Norton are single family homes owned by the occupants. The town, today, also contains farming areas — there is one particular dairy farm with over one hundred milking cows. Today, Norton ' s population is spread throughout the town and divided into six districts: Chartley. Barrowsville, Winnecunnet, Norton Grove, Norton Center, and East Nor- ton. Two of the sections have their own post offices. Norton also has a large natural pond, Winnecunnet; and an artificial body of water, the Reservoir. Much of the town is woodland and Cedar swamps, and today Norton can boast of one of the finest Town Forests in the state. Thus, the people of Norton are proud of their town which offers a convenient location, delightful sur- roundings, and attractive opportuni- ties. 9 CHURCHES The Congregational Parish (Unitarian) was the first church within the limits of Norton. Its first meeting house was built in 1710 on the Common in the center of town. The house of the first minister, the Reverend Joseph Avery, was built in 1711. This first parsonage is pic- tured on the town seal. The bell in the church was bought from Paul Revere and Son in 1810. The present church building was constructed in 1835. Today, the minister of the Unitarian Church is the Reverend James Z. Hanner. Congregational Unitarian Church The Chartley Methodist Church, for- merly the Methodist Episcopal Church, had its beginnings in 1873 when the Reverend E. D. Hall from Attleboro held meetings in private homes. The chapel was erected in 1875 and dedicated in 1876. The first resident minister was the Reverend James Biram, who resided in the Judge Leonard House at Chartley Corner. The present minister of the Chartley Methodist Church is the Reverend Levy Robinson. The Chartley Methodist Church 10 IN NORTON A portion of the parish of the Uni- tarian Congregational Church dissented and formed its own religious organization. This new religious organization became known as the Trinitarian Congregational Church, and was organized in 1832. The church building was completed on January 1, 1834. Today, the minister of the Trini- tarian Church is the Reverend J. Stanley Dahlman. The Trinitarian Congregational Church St. Mary ' s Church was built in 1865 by Father Shahan who was at that time pastor of St. Mary ' s in Taunton. Before that time, services were held in private homes and business enterprises. The Rev- erend John L. McNamara was named first pastor. The cornerstone of the present church building was laid in 1924, and the first services were held later that year. The present pastor of St. Mary ' s Parish is the Reverend William D. Thompson, and the curate is the Reverend Bernard F. Sullivan. St. Mary ' s Catholic Church I I EDUCATION WHEATON COLLEGE In 1834, Judge Laban Wheaton established an insti- tution of learning for young women as a living memorial to his daughter. The school was incorporated by the Legis- lature on March 10, 1837 un- der the name of the Norton Female Seminary. On March 16, 1839 it was changed to the Wheaton Female Semi- nary. The Seminary had a dis- tinguished record and in some ways did pioneer work in the educational field for women. Mary Lyon Hall on Wheaton Campus It was noted for its high ideals and for the fine character of its student body and of its faculty. In 1912, the Seminary was organized by Mary Lyon and became known as Wheaton College. The college is now a non-sectarian school for women; it stresses liberal arts courses, strength of character, and responsible citizenship. The enrollment for 1960 is approxi- mately eight hundred students. Dr. A. Howard Meneely is the President of the college. HOUSE IN THE PINES House in the Pines, a private school for girls, was founded in 1911 by Mrs. Gertrude Cornish Milliken. Mrs. Milliken was a former teacher at Wheaton Seminary. The school opened with approximately fifteen pupils, and Cole Memorial Chapel at Wheaton 12 IN NORTON today there is an enrollment of over one hundred and sixty students. The school has grown from the original two buildings to eleven buildings including a riding school and an indoor riding ring. Miss M. Elizabeth Johndroe is the present principal of House in the Pines. The Main House at House in the Pines NORTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Public Education, in Norton, began with the appointment of the first schoolmaster, Thomas Skinner, on June 1, 1719. He was hired for one quarter, at a salary not to ex- ceed two pounds. At the time of Mr. Skinner ' s appointment, the town of Norton had no school- houses. The classes were held in private homes, carpenter shops, establishments, and religious meeting houses. The school year was divided into quarters; each quarter was taught in a different section of town for children in that vicinity. The youngsters were taught to read, write, and cifer. The first school building was constructed in 1817. Soon after the building of the first school, one room schoolhouses were built in each of the eight districts in town. District School VIII was situated in Winnecunnet and was the last of the district schools to be Barrowsville School — built in early 1900 ' s 13 closed. Until 1942, classes for grades one to six were held in one room and were taught by one teacher. In 1902, Mrs. Wheaton gave to the town of Norton, land on which to erect a Center School, the first high school in the town. The town appropriated $13,000 for the building. Money was raised by subscription, to put in a stone and gravel walk. Ninth grade boys raised thirteen dollars to plow, grade, and seed the playground. In 1903, the school was opened with three rooms furnished. Pre- vious to 1902, pupils wishing an education beyond the second year of high school attended high schools in neighboring towns. The town of Norton paid the students ' tuitions. The Old Center High School In 1904, Mrs. Wheaton donated a fully equipped labor- atory to the school now fully established. The salary of the three teachers was ninety-five dollars per month. There were thirty-two students in the high school at this time. The first graduation was held on June 27, 1906, with George M. Benis as Superintendent of Schools and H. E. Gardner as principal. Six seniors were graduated. The graduating class of 1911 estab- lished the precedent of earning money for The Norton Elementary School 14 Norton High School — Rear View a trip to the nation ' s capital. Wash- ington, D. C. In 1930, there were ninety-eight pupils enrolled in the high school. I n 1950, the enroll- ment was two hundred and sixty- four. In 1951, the Elementary School was built and dedicated. The school, at the present time, houses elementary and junior high grades. The principal of the Ele- mentary School is Mr. Williston Holbert. In 1955, the new high school was built and was dedicated by Dr. John J. Desmond Jr., Massachu- setts Commissioner of Education. The new school is equipped with science facilities, a dark room, a special home economics room, a beautiful and well- equipped library, and an industrial arts room. There is also a standard size gym and an auditorium. The principal of the high school today is Mr. Henri A. Yelle. The enrollment as of 1960 is 621 in the high school. The entire school popula- tion of Norton is the record number of 1,460 students, and the high school teach- ers now number over forty. Dr. William Mahoney is the Su- perintendent of Schools. The new Ele- mentary School is named, in honor of our former Superin- tendent of Schools, the L. G. Nourse Ele- mentary School. The L. G. Nourse Elementary School 15 CLASS OF 1961 HISTORY As freshmen, our class was led by Elizabeth Eddleston as President; John Murphy as Vice President; Martha Reilly as Secretary; and Elaine Gagne as Treasurer. Our advisors were: Mr. Henry Amaral, Mrs. Carolyn Cooper, Mr. Carmen Reade, and Mr. Fernandes Lopes. Our project for our first year at high school was the Freshman Record Hop with Chuck Stuart as disc jockey. In our sophomore year, we acquired a new slate of officers. Nancy Morin was President; David Braley, Vice President; Jacqueline Bernardo, Secretary; and Yvonne St. James, Treasurer. We spon- sored the Thanksgiving Dance featuring Tom Dooley, a turkey. T he Valentine ' s Day Dance was our last project of our second year; it was a great success and helped to supplement our treasury. Our advisors were Miss Ellen McAdams, Miss Roberta White, Mrs. Carolyn Cooper, and Mr. Lawrence Tufts. As juniors we re-elected Nancy Morin as our President. Patricia Fitzgerald was chosen Vice President; Eileen D ' Angelo, Secretary; and William Brady, Treasurer. Our advisors were Mr. Carmen Reade, Mr. Lawrence Tufts, Mrs. Paul Westlund, and Mrs. Carolyn Cooper. Because of Mrs. Cooper ' s illness, Mrs. Webber finished the year as our advisor. We sponsored the Thanksgiving dance featuring a raffle and a Faculty-Student basketball game. We sold Old Fashioned Chocolates and held a Valen- tine ' s Dance. The big project of our third year was the Junior-Senior Prom held on June 4, 1960. We chose as the theme, Starlight and Roses. It was acclaimed the loveliest prom in Norton ' s history. On June 5, the following day, the class attended their Junior party at Rosemary Pires ' home on Phinney ' s Point in Buzzards Bay. Our senior year finally began. Our advisors were Mrs. Paul Westlund, Mrs. John Marshall, and Mr. Lawrence Tufts. Our officers were Nancy Morin, Joseph Bosquet, Eileen D ' Angelo, and William Brady. We began our last year with the Get-Acquainted Dance and a magazine campaign. We held a Harvest Supper in November, and also a Thanksgiving Dance. Our Christmas Dance was a great success. Our Senior Play was presented in February. The last class event was held on June 12, 1961. At Class Night, the annual class skit and awards were presented. June 14, 1961, marked the commencement exercises. The Class of 1961 has the distinction of not only being the first class to have completed the six full years in the new Norton High School, but also being the largest graduating class in the history of the Norton School system. SUPERINTENDENT ' S MESSAGE A school yearbook contains a visual record of the hopes, dreams, and accomplishments of parents, teachers, and students. This year ' s accomplishment is no exception to the record of fine books that have been compiled by Norton ' s students in- the past. My congratulations to all of the faculty and staff for an excellent job. Sincerely. PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE It is good to look back over the past, to learn from it. and to apply this knowledge to our future. This year, the So- journ ' s tribute to the founding of Norton two hundred and fifty years ago will give us a splendid opportunity to learn and grow and apply these lessons. Faith in God, hard work, honor, and valor have made our town what it is today. Make these virtues the focal point of your lives and true success will come to you. This is my sincere wish for the Class of 1961. Sincerely, (pictured) : Mrs. Jean Findlater and Dr. A. Howard Meneely. WHEATON COLLEGE HONORS MRS. JEAN FINDLATER Mrs. Jean Findlater, Norton High School faculty member for twenty-eight years, was one of the twelve distinguished Wheaton College graduates on whom Presi- dent A. Howard Meneely con- ferred special alumnae citations during the college ' s 125th anni- versary. Mrs. Findlater, who has given continued outstanding lead- ership to Norton High School while she has maintained zealous interest in the progress of Whea- ton College, was one of the six New England Wheaton graduates honored with the first alumnae awards ever made at the College. Dr. Meneely read the following citation as he made the presentation to Mrs. Findlater: Teacher in the Norton High School for nearly thirty years and three-time winner of the Freedom Founda- tion Medal for outstanding instruction in Problems of Democracy, by your dedicated service within and outside the classroom you have earned the admiration and the gratitude of your pupils and associates, the esteem of this community and the pride of your classmates and your College. Wheaton salutes you for many contributions to secondary school education. 19 NOR SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT (left to right): Mrs. Jean Findlater, B.A. from Wheaton College, M. in Ed. from Boston University. Mrs. Findlater is Student Council Advisor and ad- visor to the National Honor Society; Mr. James E. Blount, A.B. from Providence College, M.Ed, from Bridgewater State College. Mr. Blount is Faculty Manager of athletics, advisor to the Jr. High National Honor Society, and Adult Education Director. LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT (standing, I. to r.) : Mr. Robert Blasser, B.S. in Ed. from Boston State College. Mr. Blasser is the advisor of the School Newspaper; Miss Carol Ruth Knox, B.A. in English and in Music from Tufts University. Miss Knox is the ad visor of the Debating Club and the Music Appreciation Club; Miss Saun dra Trova, B.A. in English from Univ, of Mass. Miss Trova is the French Club Advisor; Miss Paula Braganti, B.A from Univ. of N. H.; Mr. Walter F, Renaud, B.S. in Ed. from Bridgewater State College. Mr. Renaud is the Pub lie Relations Manager for Norton Schools, (seated, I. to r.) : Mrs. Lucille A. Zwicker, B.A. from Wheaton Col- lege; Miss Grace B. Kiernan, B.A. in French from Brown University, M.A. in English from Boston College. Miss Kier- nan is Yearbook Advisor, Gold Key Society Advisor and Head of the Lang- uage Arts Dept.; Mrs. Millicent P. Marshall, A.B. from Bates College. Mrs. Marshall is the advisor to the Latin Club. SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Miss Emeline Loud, B.A. from Wellesley College, B.S. in Library Science from Simmons College. Miss Loud is the advisor to the Library Club. 20 TON FACULTY PRACTICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT (standing, I. to r.): Mr. Lester Conners, B.S. in Ed. from Fitchburg State College. Mr. Conners is in charge of the Practical Arts Dept.; Mr. William Sloane, Ed.B. from R.I.C.E. (seated, I. to r .) : Mrs. Edith Beal, B.S. in Ed. from Framingham State College. Mrs. Beal is the advisor to the Future Teachers of Tomorrow Club; Mrs. Charlottie Harn- den, B.S. in Ed. from Framingham State College. HISTORY DEPARTMENT (standing, I. to r.) : Mr. J. Robert Ford. B.A. from American International Col- lege. Mr. Ford is the coach of Varsity Baseball and of J.V. Basketball; Mr. Lawrence Tufts, B.S. in Ed. from Bridgewater State College, M.A. in History from Boston Univ. Mr. Tuft is coach of Track and Cross Country; Mr. Arnold F. Kenniston, B.S. from Univ. of Mass.; Mr. Domenic DiMattia. B.A. from Univ. of Mass. Mr. DiMattia is advisor to the Jr. High Gold Key Society and Jr. High Student Council. (seated, I. to r.) : Mr. Homer Paulus. B.S. in Ed. from Boston Univ. Mr. Paulus is the Dramatic Club Advisor: Mr. James E. Blount, Head of the History Dept.; Miss Pauline Stark, B.S. in Ed. from Bridgewater State College; Mr. Albert J. Nuttall, B.S. in Ed. from Bridgewa4er State College. Mr. Nuttall is the coach of the Jr. High Baseball and Basketball teams. SCHOOL NURSE (left to right): Steve Penesis, receiving first aid; Miss Elessa G. Prien, B.S. and M.A. from Columbia University, R.N. from the Presbyterian Hospital in New York. 21 BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ( left to right) : Mr. E. Lawrence Tedeschi, B.S. in Business Education from Bryant College; Miss Evelyn Rapoza, B.S. in Education from Bryant College. Miss Rapoza is in charge of the Business Education Department; Mrs. Joan L. Proulx, B.S. in Business Education from Bryant College. Mrs. Proulx is the advisor to the Commercial Club. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT (left to right): Mr. Frederick E. Kelley, B.S. from Stonehill College, M.A. in Mathematics from Boston College. Mr. Kelley is the Head of the Math Dept., a Driver Education teacher, and advisor to the Camera Club; Mrs. Ellen M. Westlund, B.S. from Wheaton College. Mrs. Westlund is advisor to the Pep Club; Miss Diana Berberian, B.A. in Psychology from Bates College; Mr. Joseph Solmonese, B.S. in Ed. from Univ. of Rhode Island. 22 MUSIC SUPERVISORS (left to right): Mr. Frank A. Montesanti, B.M. and M.M. from New England Conservatory of Music. Mr. Montesanti is the Director of the School Band and Orchestra; Miss Judith Alyn Walker, B.M. from N.E. Conservatory of Music. Miss Walker is Director of the High School Chorus. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (left to right): Mr. Phillip A. Norton, B.S. in History and in Government from Boston College. Mr. Norton is coach of the Varsity Basketball team and advisor to the Varsity N Club; Miss Alma Jane Andersson, B.S. in Ed. from Bridgewater State College. Miss Andersson is advisor to the Student Leader Corps and to the Varsity Cheerleaders. I 7 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (left to right): Mr. Albert Wagner, B.S. from Boston Univ., M.Ed, from Bridgewater State College; Mr. Arnold F. Kennis- ton; Mr. Charles R. Haller, B.S. in Ed. from Bridgewater State College. Mr. Haller is the Supervisor of Audio Visual Aids in Norton Schools, a Driver Education teacher, and Head of the Science Dept.; Mr. Thomas McDonald, B.S. from Boston State College. Mr. McDonald is advisor to the Horse Lovers ' Club; Mr. Carmen K. Reade, A.B. from Gordon College. M.S. from Univ. of Utah. Mr. Reade is the advisor to the Chemistry Club. 23 JANITORIAL STAFF (left to right): Dan Murphy; Larry Mini- chelli; (not pictured): Harold Woodward, Head Custodian. 24 STEPHEN BROOKS ANDERSON Steve A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Baseball 2; French Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 4; Prom Committee 3. Trouble never troubles him. Art Club 1; Band 1; Track 1; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 4; Varsity N Club 3; Chef Club 4; Star Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4. NATALIE ELLEN BARNETT Nat Tall, blond, and beautiful describe her looks; this is something not found in books. Science Club 1, 2; Gold Key 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Library Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Star Staff 1. JACQUELINE ANNE BERNARDO Jackie A friend to all, sincere and kind ; a nicer girl you ' ll never find. Yearbook 4, Assoc. Ed.; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, Treas. 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 2, V. Pres. 4; Red Cross Representative 4; Camera Club 2, 3, Sec. 2; Star Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor, 4; Gym Leader 3; Gold Key 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Pres. 3, 4; French Club 3, 4, Treas. 3; Library Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4. 26 JACQUELINE MARIE BERUBE Jackie With the devil in her heart, and a twinkle in her eyes, she ' ll be mischievous and carefree until the day she dies. Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Intramurals 2; Music Apprecia- tion 4; Science Club 1. JOSEPH ANTHONY BOSQUET Joe Doubt who you will, but never yourself Senior Class, V. Pres. 4; Gold Key 3, 4, Capt. 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Advertising Manager 4; Star Staff 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. GEORGE ERNEST BOHANNON George Beware . . . I may be famous yet. Camera Club 2, 3; Audio Visual Club 2; Science Club 1; Track 2; Prom Committee 3. WILLIAM JOSEPH BRADY BUT ' Be a live wire, and you won ' t get stepped on. Prom Committee 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, V. Pres. 3; Yearbook Staff 4; French Club 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4: Library Club 1, 2. 27 DAVID GEORGE BRALEY Dave A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Prom Committee Chairman 3; Sophomore Class Vice Presi- dent 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Art Club 1. JOANNE FLORA BURGESS Jo The quiet mind is richer than a crown. Prom Committee 3; Art Club 1. SANDRA LEE BROWN Sandy In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, V. Pres. 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 1, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4, V. Pres. 3; National Honor Society 3, 4, V. Pres. 4; Star Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Gym Leader 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3. JOANNE ELIZABETH CABRAL Jo One of those happy souls which are the salt of the earth. Glee Club 1; ' Commercial Club 3, 4; Star Staff 4; Gold Key 4; Prom Committee 3; Assembly 3; Science Fair Usherette 2, 3. 28 NANCY AGNES CAMARA Cam She seems so gentle and shy but there ' s mischief in her eye. Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Advertising Manager 4; Star Staff 1, 2, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Assemblies 1, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Gym Leader 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 2, 4, Lieut. 4. DIANE COLE CLARKE Dee She ' s a cheerleader to start, and a true friend at heart. Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Red Cross Representative 3; French Club 3, 4, Sec. 3; Camera Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Gym Leader 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Prom Committee 3; Star Staff 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. LOUISE ANN CHAMPAGNE Weeze Not too serious, not too gay — a good companion in every way. Dramatic Club 1; Commercial Club 3, 4; Gold Key 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, Sec. 2; Library Club 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Assembly 3; Science Fair Usherette 2. ROBERT JOHN COURBRON Butch He doesn ' t say much but he ' s always there. Library Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Art Club 1. 29 GARY FRANK COOLIDGE Barry Tomorrow is coming, why hurry? Art Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Radio Club 1, 2. SANDRA LEE DAVIS Debs It is better to be faithful than famous. Glee Club 1; Commercial Club 4; Student Council 2, 3; Library Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3. EILEEN TINDRA D ' ANGELO Eileen Always full of fun and a friend to each and every one. Class Sec. 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Star Staff 1, 2, 3, Business Manager 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, Treas. 3; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Gym Leader 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. LAWRENCE HARVEY DYER Harve I believe in ivork but I ' m not in favor of it. J.V. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 2, 3; Science Club 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Basketball 4; Prom Committee 3; Gold Key 2, 3, 4. 30 ELIZABETH AGNES EDDLESTON Betty Willing is she and willing to please; what other virtues are better than these. Class Pres. 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4, Sec. 4; Prom Committee 3; Assemblies 2, 3; Library Club 2, 3; Star Staff 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Gold Key 4; Camera Club 4; Varsity N Club 4. PATRICIA JEAN FITZGERALD Fitz For where there is an Irish lass there ' s loving and fighting. Class V. Pres. 3; Gold Key 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4, Sec. 3; Varsity N Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Star Staff 1, 2, 3; Red Cross Rep. 1; Glee Club 2. ARNOLD NELSON EISNOR Crash I came, I learned, and now Vm leaving. Camera Club 2; Track 1; Art Club 1; Prom Committee 3. PETER BARTON FLYNN Pete Quietness is an asset to be praised. Art Club 4; Radio Club 2, 3; Prom Committee 3. 31 DOUGLAS LELAND FOSTER ' Doug Dry humor, sometimes silent, sometimes loud, but always fun in every crowd. Camera Club 2; French Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Gold Key 4. JOHN MANSFIELD FREEMAN John In a quiet way he finds success. Track 1, 2; Cross Country 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; French Club 3; Prom Com- mittee 3; Radio Club 1, 2. GLADYS ANNE GALLANT Gladys Not bold, not shy, not short, not tall, but a happy mingling of them all. Art Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4. VIRGINIA GODSOE Ginny A diligent young lady as busy as a bee. Commercial Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Star Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Assembly 3; Science Fair Usherette 2, 3. 32 y r v MEREDITH PAGE GUILLET Coog Generally speaking, she ' s generally speaking. Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Red Cross Rep. 3, Sec. 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Star Staff 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Gold Key 4; In- tramurals 2, 3, 4; Assemblies 2, 4. JERALDINE HARDIGAN Jen Whatever she does, wherever she goes, grace orders her actions and follows her movements. Gold Key 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Com- mercial Club 3, 4, President 4; Art Club 2, 3, 4. SUSAN REBECCA HARTWELL Susie A sweet and friendly smile lights her face. Star Staff 2; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. CAROLYN LOIS HASKELL Carol Her talents were of the more silent class. Glee Club 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; French Club 2. 3. 4: Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1. 2: Star Staff 1: Pep Club 3; Science Club 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Music Appre- ciation Club 4. 33 MICHAEL BARRETT HOLBROOK Mike Why work when you can sleep. Track 1; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. ANNE ELIZABETH LANE Anne Behind that quiet smile, you ' ll find a friend true all the while. Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Prom Commit tee 3; Star Staff 4; Red Cross Rep. 1; Gold Key 2; Library Club 4. CAROLE ARLENE HYLAND Carol Her quietness speaks for itself. Majorette 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 4; Year- book Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, First Council 4; Student Council 4; French Club 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Varsity N Club 3, 4; Camera Club 3; Star Staff 1, 2; Christmas Pageant 3; Science Club 1. PHILIP ROSS LAROSEE Chuck He may be quiet but look again. Track 1, 2; Baseball 3; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Cross Coun- try 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Prom Committee 3. 34 DAVID NEAL LEONARD Dave Outwardly he ' s quiet and shy, but once he ' s started watch that guy. Baseball 2; Track 3; Prom Committee 3. The opportunity to do mischief is found a hundred times a day. Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2; Assemblies 2, 3; Com- mercial Club 3, 4; Varsity N Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Star Staff 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Art Club 2, 4. DIANE CLAIRE LOKITIS Diane Lovely to look at, delightful to know. Art Club 2; Glee Club 4; Prom Committee 3. BRENTON JAMES MAHAR Sonny He ' s a quiet lad — at times. Track 1, 2; Cross Country 2: Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. 35 RONALD CHARLES MALOUIN Sparta If studying is the cause of death, I ' ll live forever. Prom Committee 3. NANCY JEAN MORIN Nan No tower retards thy course. Class Pres. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Second Consul 3; National Hon- or Society 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Star Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, assistant editor 3; Yearbook, Photography 4; Glee Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Science Club 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Varsity N Club 3, 4. JOYCE ANN MARSHALL Joyce Happy-go-lucky, joyous, and carefree, nothing there is that bothers me. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Gold Key 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Star Staff 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4. THELMA MARIE MORIN Thelma Gay and cute; knowledge is her pursuit. Gold Key 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Star Staff 2; Com- mercial Club 3, 4, Treas. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Sec. 3; Library Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Red Cross Rep. 1 ; Student Council 4, Treas. 36 JOHN MURPHY Murph A little work — a little play. Student Council 1; Class Vice President 1; French Club 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Track Manager 2. PATRICIA LEE MURPHY Murph Where there ' s fun she ' s always in it, never still for halj a minute. Student Council 1, 2; Cold Key 1, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Star Staff 2; Cheer- leader 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; In- tramurals 1; Glee Club 1; Christmas Pageant 1; Assem- blies 1, 2, 3; Office Assistant 2; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH EDWARD NASISE Joe He has friends, oh yes, a pile; and for all he has a smile. Track 1, 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Band 3, 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Science Club 1, 2; Student Council 1; Orches- tra 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 2. if ELWIN W. NASON Hard working; if not in school. Prom Committee 3. ' Eluin 37 MARY JUDITH O ' REILLY Judy Her friends are like melons, shall I tell you why? To find a bad one, you must a hundred try. Intramurals 1, 3; Prom Committee 3; Science Fair Usher- ette 3; Gold Key 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. BENJAMIN 0. PACHECO Ben Someday the world will need a man; I wait. Prom Committee 3; Basketball 2, 3. RONALD OWEN Ronnie Men of few words are the best of men. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 2, 3, 4. JANICE MARIE PAILLE Jan True to her word, her work, and her friend. Glee Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 2, 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Sec- retary 4; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Gym Leaders 3; Intramur- als 2, 3; Yearbook Business Manager 4; Prom Committee 3; Assemblies 3; French Club 3, 4; Camera Club 3; Gold Key 4; Science Club 1, 2; Varsity N Club 3, 4; Christ- mas Pageant 1, 2. 38 RONALD RICHMOND PAILLE Ron A quiet man is hard to find. Prom Committee 3. JOHN ELLENTON PIERCE Jack I always do my best. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Christmas Pag- eant 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Gold Key 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 4; Music Appreciation 4. NANCY ANN PEABODY Nancy The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Glee Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Junior Red Cross 1; Science Club 1; Prom Committee 3. ROSEMARY PIRES -Rose She does her work without being told. She has a head full of sense and a heart of gold. Student Council 3, 4; Yearbook 4, Assoc. Ed.; Star Staff 2, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3: Varsity N Club 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Latin Club 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Pres. 4; Camera Club 2. 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 4; Intramurals 2, 3. 39 WILFRED PRECOURT Buddy Life is but a span and hell enjoy every minute of it. Prom Committee 3. JANE LEE RAND Jane Let not your heart be troubled. Glee Club 1, 2; Assemblies 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity ' N Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Star Staff 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Major- ette 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Art Club 3. mittee 3. Not that I love study less, but leisure more. Cross Country 2, 3, 4, Co-Cap tain 4; Track 3, 4; Cap- tain 4; Prom Committee 3. 40 ANNE PARKS REYNOLDS Anne Accomplishments were native to her mind. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. 3; French Club 3, 4, V. Pres. 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Foreign Students Chairman 4; Varsity N Club 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 3, 4; Star Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Quaestor 2, 4; Library Assist- ant 4; Student Council 4; Gym Leader 3; Prom Committee 3; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Editor 4. CAROLE ANN RIENDEAU Carole Loyal, witty, full of fun, she ' s a friend to everyone. Dramatic Club 2; Office Assistant 2, 3; Star Staff 2; As- sembly 2; Prom Committee 3; Latin Club 2. ARTHLR ROBERT RICHARD Rick To know him is to like him. French Club 3, 4; Gold Key 3, 4; Library Assistant 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Star Staff 4; Music Appreciation Club 4; Debating Club 4. NANCY ROBBINS Nancy She ' s cute, she ' s sweet, she ' s so petite. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1. 2, 3, 4: French Club 3, 4; Pres. 4; National Honor Society 2. 3. 4. Ways and Means Chairman 4: Gold Key 3, 4; Christmas Pag- eant 1; Star Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 4. 41 EDITH VIOLA ROEDER Edie Full of pep, full of fun, a laugh and a smile for everyone. Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Commit- tee 3; Gym Leader 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Christmas Pag- eant 1, 2. BEVERLY ANN ROY Bev Beautiful and sweet and nice to meet. National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Treas. 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Star Staff 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 1, 2, 4; Prom Committee 3; Gym Leader 3; Christmas Pageant 2; Varsity ' N Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Library Club 4; Camera Club 3. IAN D. ROSS Ian ' If he didn ' t have that twinkle in his eye you could call him bashful. Star Staff 1; Art Club 1: Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Always jolly, quite carefree, life may be dull but never is she. Yearbook Business Manager 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2; Gold Key 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Scribe 3; Star Staff Humor Editor 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Pres. 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 4; Camera Club 3; French Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4, V. Pres. 3; Intramurals 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Christmas Pageant 1. JUDITH KAREN RUBIN Judy Always jolly and quite carefree, life may be dull but never is she. Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Year- book Quotation Editor 4; French Club 3, 4, Sec. 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Sec. 1; Star Staff 1, 2; Intramurals 1; Prom Committee 3; Graduation Usher 3. YVONNE ST. JAMES Muggs Her neatness and sweetness will be remembered by all. Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Sec. 4; Pep Club 2, 3, Treas. 2; Star Staff 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 4; Prom Committee 3; Christmas, Pageant 3; Varsity ' N Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Photog- raphy Club 2, 3, Vice President 2; Library Assistant 4; Office Assistant 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Student Council 4. RICHARD AUAN SIMKINS Dick He does what he likes, and he likes what he does. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Gold Key 4; Varsity ' N Club 2, 3, 4. GORDON SIMONS Bui Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. Dramatic Club 1; Art Club 1; Radio Club 1; Prom Com- mittee 3. 43 JUDITH FRANCES SMITH Judy ROBERT DAVID STANECK Bob It is a friendly girl that has many friends. Assembly 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Li- brary Club 2; Science Fair Usherette, 2, 3; Graduation Usherette 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4. am the captain of my soul. Prom Committee 3; Gold Key 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Latin Club 3, 4; French Club 3; Assemblies 3, 4; Track 3. WILLIAM FREDERICK SWAN Billy A good disposition is more valuable than gold. Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Star Staff 1 ; Gold Key 4. MARY MARGARET TOMASE Sociable, pleasant, always ready to laugh. ' Mary ' Yearbook Staff 4; Photography Club 2; Pep Club 2, 4; French Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gold Key 4; Star Staff 1, 2, 4; Assembly 2. 44 PETER DAVID TRABUCCO Pete He makes a game out of life. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. JUDITH MAY WALLACE ' Judy Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low; an excellent thing in woman. Glee Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Prom Committee 3. LINDA MARJORIE WILHELM Lou A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Star Staff 3, 4; Prom Committee 3. fl TRONALI fy Jfhe ' wor f)S A Dramatic 1 VJ Gold Key ALD LEE ZISK orld was made to enjoy, so enjoy it. Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; 3, 4; Star Staff 4. 45 OUR CLASS OFFICERS (left to right): Joseph Bosquet, Vice President; Nan- cy Morin, President; Eileen D ' Angelo, Secretary; William Brady, Treasurer. IN APPRECIATION To our advisors: We, the class of 1961, thank them for their advice and interest throughout our high school years. (left to right): Mrs. Ellen Westlund, Mr. Lawrence Tufts, Mrs. Millicent Marshall. 46 SENIOR FAVORITES Each year the Senior Class of Norton High School selects their Favorites. The election has become a tradition of the graduat- ing class. The students chosen best exemplify the titles they represent. The Favorites of 1961 are pictured ironically to portray the vigorous spirit of the Senior Class. BEST ALL ROUND Jackie Bernardo and WITTIEST Avis Rubin and Bill Brady 47 MOST STUDIOUS John Freeman and Anne Reynolds MOST CAPABLE Nairn Vlorin and Bob Staneck 50 ELEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS (left to right): Kenneth Santoro, Vice President; Peter Cotton, Treasurer; Carol D ' Angelo, President; Patricia Johnson, Secre- tary. ELEVENTH (top tow, left to right): R. Harrison, D. Allard, A. Curran, B. Angus, P. Horton, P. Cotton, J. Bo- hannon. (middle row, left to right): Mr. F. Kelley, advisor; S. Douglas, C. Bologna, N. Eller, J. Carney, K. Carmichael, M. Ford, (bottom row, left to right): C. C ' Angelo, E. Christy, P. Eller, B. Bennett, P. Henson, R. Edwards, D. Forrester. ELEVENTH GRADE ADVISORS (left to right): Mrs. Joan Proulx, Mr. Frederick Kelley, Miss Grace Kiernan. RM 220 52 (top row, left to right): D. Malloy, W. Lovenbury, D. Martin, C. Nason, J. Keddrell, S. Mac Caf- irie, A. Lane, (middle row, left to right): J. Majcher, J. Mac Diarmid, C. Inman K. Jasperson, J. LaRosee, P. Johnson, Mrs. J. Proulx, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): J. Monty, S. Monty, S. LaGreca,J. Hyland, J. Majcher, E. Lynch. RM 215 GRADE ( top row, left to right) : J. Simkins, E. Tetreault, R. Waite, M. Smith, A. Polk, N. Sousa, K. San- toro. (middle row, left to right): Miss C. Kiernan, advisor; M. Spittell, M. Phillips, J. Rich, M. Ruskey, H. Wing, J. Watson, (bottom roiv, left to right): M. Shields, I. St. Jam es, P. Scherer, B. Rei, B. Robello, N. Soldat, N. Nason. 53 RM 120 RM 214 ( top row, left to right) : F. Bolton, W. Alston, J. Colpas, I. Dunlop, K. Barkhouse. ( middle row, left to right): S. Dean, C. Carlson, D. Bousquet, N. Brown, J. Bell, Miss S. Trova, advisor, (bot- tom row, left to right): S. Austin, E. Bouchard, J. Duffy, L. Briggs, P. Brady, J. Barron. TENTH RM 209 (top row, left to right): C. Jenks, S. Guillet, S. Giles, B. Holbert, L. Jackson, N. Ford, R. Jack- son, (middle row, left to right): M. Gilchrist, M. Finnemore, D. Fitton, S. Jennings, P. Estee, N. Inman, Miss C. Knox, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): J. Gefis, L. Hanley, P. Estee, L. Keis- ling, E. Edwards, J. Franklin, C. Janelle. 54 (top row, left to right): B. Marshall, K. Lokitis, P. LaRose, J. MacDonald, G. Plante, K. Ramsey, B. Kelly, (middle row, left to right): A. Medeiros, F. Reilly, J. Monty, D. LaPointe, D. Knapton, G. Newbert, Mrs. L. Zwicker, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): F. Martin, C. Rego, M. Mack- inlay, C. Robbins, C. Richardson, R. Paulding, E. Martin. RM 208 GRADE (top row, left to right): P. Shields, N. Sullivan, D. Shaw, R. Scott, J. Waite, G. Sousa, G. Rocha. f M 1 1 (middle row, left to right): Mr. Blasser, advisor; J. Willis, E. Whitcomb, D. Rogers, J. Zaccardi, | l W. Sanford, R. Tetreault. (bottom row, left to right): M. Smith, J. Roberge, A. Teixeira, W. Wil- XVlVX X — - X son, S. Wood, C. Soldat, B. Texeira. 55 NINTH GRADE ADVISORS NINTH GRADE OFFICERS (left to right): Miss Evelyn Rapoza, Mr. Arnold Kenniston, Mr. (left to right): Sandra Camara, Treasurer, Donna Lee Collins, Charles Haller, Mr. Carmen Reade, Mrs. Edith Beal. Secretary, Lee Trainor, President, Kirsten Dahlman, Vice Presi- dent. NINTH RM 134 (top row, left to right): R. Cowland, J. Brown, J. Alves, E. Breault, R. Allard, C. Anderson, J. Lynch, D. Araujo. (middle row, left to right): D. Drury, R. Barnett, L. Courbron, G. King, S. Facey, D. Boulay, K. Carroll, E. Bouchard, G. Carlson, Mr. C. Haller, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): J. Carmichael, J. Baker, D. Collins, K. Dahlman, S. Camara, D. Carvalho, J. Dill, C. Cox, A. Andrade. 56 (top row, left to right): D. Dupee, G. Keith, R. Marston, J. Grund, R. Gallant, W. Jappich, R. Foster, (middle row, left to right): L. Wynn, F. Larocque, W. Fisher, P. Holbrook, J. Howard, B. Malloy, Miss E. Rapoza, advisor. ( bottom row, left to right) : C. Knox, S. Hobson, L. Trainor, K. Gomes, E. Freeman, C. Keifer. RM 112 GRADE (top row, left to right): H. Jennings, D. Whitely, K. Harnden, T. Gagne, D. LaCroix. (middle row, left to right): G. Gilchrist, J. Hoare, J. Horton, S. Fiske, H. Sprigg, Mrs. E. Beal, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): L. Forrester, M. Woodland, C. Maltais, B. Hagstrom, C. Rei, S. Westaway. RM 128 57 RM 129 (top row, left to right): E. Poudrier, R. O ' Connor, L. Melsbach, T. Rogers, G. Peabody, R. Par- sons, C. Metzger. (middle row, left to right): P. Oliver, S. Penesis, S. Paulus, W. Reilly, R. Rod- rigues, D. Ross, C. Olson, J. Rei, Mr. A. Kenniston, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): S. Peabody, J. Roy, S. Wiswall, T. Moniz, E. Rubin, J. Medeiros, P. Wynn, D. Paille, V. Pires. RM 131 (top row, left to right): P. Wing, A. Thomas, D. Smith, J. Silva, M. Zupanick, F. Schissler. (mid- dle row, left to right): C. Trabucco, D. Johnson, W. Scherer, R. Woodward, E. Texiera, W. Stares, Mr. C. Reade, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): S. Sanford, C. Thibault, P. Tomase, D. Stren- strom, M. Silvia, S. Adams, H. Stevens, S. Wiggins. 58 EIGHTH GRADE (top row, left to right): P. Cassidy, R. Costa, M. Bartley, R. Angus, E. Corbeil, D. Caswell, L. Conners. (middle row, left to right): Mr. D. DiMattia, advisor; P. Boucher, P. Chastenay, P. Ben- nion, J. Adams, B. Alves, B. Burbank, S. Camara. R. Barkhouse. (bottom row, left to right): L. Austin, J. Berube, C. Clark, C. Boulay, L. Baker, S. Brown, S. Bologna, A. Barrows, M. Alston. RM 8 (top row, left to right): A. Fernandes, D. Dumont. C. Cruff. C. Henson, J. Fonseca, R. Hecox. R. Dion, B. Haskell, (middle row, left to right): Mr. J. Solomonese, advisor; M. Faherty, R. Floren- cio, A. Harnden, S. Gavel, J. Harnden, J. Finnemore, S, Henlin, T. Fitzgerald, (bottom ion-, left to right): J. Franklin, S. Gove, J. Hagerty, E. Haskell, J. D ' Angelo, M. deGumoens, C. Dean. RM 5 RM 25 (top row, left to right): W. Martin, M. Martin, R. Letendre, D. Lopes, D. Hocking, P. Herrick, W. Lesperance, D. Loving, (middle row, left to right): J. Jasperson, T. Kerrigan, B. Kerr, E. May, S. Keene, L. LaRosee, D. Koutrouba, H. Howard, Mr. T. McDonald, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): F. Lane, M. Jamieson, P. Marchand, S. Jacobs, B. Metzger, C. McGrath, K. Mahoney, P. Leathers. 60 (top row, left to right): J. Wiggins, S. Rego, R. Sears, R. Walker, C. Reynolds, P. Swanson, R. Stafford, P. Rich, D. Sigman. (middle row, left to right): D. Ross, C. Robinson, J. Smith, S. Staneck, A. Walker, S. Scherer, R. Shields, J. Trainor, Mr. W. Renaud, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): L. Rogers, J. Sargent, L. Thornhill, J. Spittell, R. Vacher, J. White, D. Rushia. RM 6 SEVENTH GRADE (top row left to right): F. Bell, H. Bullock, C. Avilla. D. Brown. R. Boulay. J. Bohannon, B. Cameron, M. A. Wagner, advisor, (middle row, left to right): A. Bellavance, C. Bowen, J. Azevedo, D. Beck, J. Baptista, B. Carmichael, D. Burbank. J. Black, (bottom row, left to right): M. Baptista, S. Bennett, F. Bennett, E. Cameron, K. Bennett, P. Brown, M. Carter. 61 RM 24 (top row, left to right): J. Florencio, D. Gross, K. Dahlman, W. Faria, J. Colpas, B. Cassidy, D. Dunn, (middle row, left to right): A. Dunlop, W. Harrison, M. Gegenheimer, G. Forget, M. Char- ette, B. Dion, M. Conners, Miss P. Stark, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): S. Garceau, E. Eis- nor, S. Hall, N. Harnden, M. Field, L. Champagne, C. Dion. RM 17 (top row, left to right): P. Koutrouba, J. Henson, K. Hill, W. James, J. Hobson, G. MacLean, A. Lane, J. Haskell, (middle row, left to right): R. Lambert, C. Holbert, C. Logan, C. Jackson, S. Lyons, N. Holman, L. LaPointe, R. Lovenbury, Miss P. Braganti, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): S. Kelly, J. Mallon, N. Jennings, C. James, A. Holway, G. LaGreca, J. Hobson, J. Mac- Donald. , _ 62 RM 15 RM 20 (top row, left to right): R. Maynard, B. Marvel, S. Prosky, T. Paradis, L. Powell, J. Marston, D. Monty, (middle row, left to right): J. Precourt, J. O ' Connor, P. Murphy, P. Moy, D. Rei, L. Ray- mond, L. Olson, Miss D. Berberian, advisor, (bottom row, left to right): L. Miller, P. Patterson, S. Reilly, K. McDuff, S. Miller, D. Rego, S. O ' Malley. RM 16 (top row, left to right): P. Shaw, R. Sargent, J. Yelle, M. Thomas, L. Stevens, J. Robello, A. Scherer, R. Rivello, R. Trabucco. (middle row, left to right): Mr. A. Nuttall, advisor; J. Stares. W. Todorsky, M. Tetreault, B. Stafford, S. Webb, E. Secher, W. Robinson. R. Sabourin. i bottom row, left to right): M. Thibeault, T. Ziomek, M. Smith, M. Rocha, D. Tilton, P. Yelle, S. Tur- geon, J. Russell. 63 65 ORGANIZATI The U.S. Post Office at Norton. Massachusetts STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Patricia Estee, Secretary; Peter Cotton, Vice President; Ian Ross, President; Mrs. Jean Findlater, Advisor; Thelma Morin, Treasurer. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of Norton High School represents the student government. The members of the organization must be class presidents, home- room representatives, or club presidents. The Stu- dent Council has the power to initiate rules for the betterment of the student body. The four executives, President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, are elected by the stu- dents, after weeks of vigorous campaigning. The members of the council divide into two parties and actively participate in the campaigns. Student Council aims not to govern the students, but to adopt the worthwhile party planks in the school organization. The Student Council supports the Get-Acquainted Dance in the fall and presents the annual Sports Night each spring. The organiza- tion belongs to national and state associations and attends several conventions each year. The Student Council is the most important stu- dent organization in the school system. A SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ROSS (top row, lejt to right): D. Drury, W. Brady, K. Santoro, S. Wood, J. Bousquet, D. Whiteley, R. O ' Connor, R. Marston, M. Zupanick, J. Willis, (middle row): L. Hanley, S. Austin, K. Dahlman, M. Mendes, L. Trainor, C. D ' Angelo, B. Robello, A. Rubin, R. Pires, N. Morin, N. Camara, R. Spaulding. (bottom row): C. Hyland, J. Bernardo, A. Reynolds, P. Estee, I. Ross, Mrs. J. Findlater, Advisor; P. Cotton, T. Morin, E. DAngelo, Y. St. James, N. Robbins. 68 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is an honorary organization. The members best exemplify the quali- ties of character, scholarship, service, and leader- ship. Rosemary Pires is the President of the society this year; Mrs. Jean Findlater, Guidance Director, is Advisor. From an eligibility list which includes stu- dents who have maintained an eight-seven per cent average, the faculty chooses the students who will become members. Each student must excel in the qualities of character, scholarship, service, and leadership. Six per cent of the Junior Class and four per cent of the Senior Class are admitted as per- manent members. The probation- ary members include six per cent of the Sophomore Class. An impressive induction is held each March to install the new members. Membership cards, em- blems, pins, and, in recent years, jackets are presented to the stu- dents. Following the installation, an informal tea is held where the new members and their parents are introduced to the faculty. 1%1 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS THE 1961 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (top): N. Robbins, C. Dill, M. Mendes, Mrs. J. Findlater, Advisor; M. Phillips, M. Ford, Y. St. James, (bottom): S. Brown, J. Bernardo, N. Morin, R. Pin--. J. Paille, B. Roy, A. Reynolds. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION- -I960 (top row): C. Dill , N. Davenport, G. Jenks, J. Clark, M. Briggs. (second row): A. Reynolds, B. Roy, L Sears . R. Pires. (third row): M. Mendes , M. Ford , M. Phillips , Y. St. James, N. Robbins, S. Brown, J. Paille. N. Morin. J. Bernardo, (bottom rou K. Robbins, President; E. Dyer, Vice President; S. Andrade, Recording Secretary; A. DeCosta; Corresponding Secretary; D. Gunner, Treasurer; S. Swan, Welcoming Chairman; ( probationary members). (top): B. Eddleston, B. Marshall, B. Roy, M. Tomase, J. Rich, J. Wallace, J. Carney, J. Paille, J. Marshall, C. Reindeau, R. Pires, J. O ' Reilly, N. Morin, A. Reynolds, L. Champagne, J. Smith, P. Fitzgerald, S. Gillet, J. Hardigan, B. Rei, S. Underwood, D. Clark, E. D ' Angelo, J. MacDiarmid, C. Inman, M. Clark, A. Rubin, J. Bernardo, M. Guillet, N. Thurber, J. Cabral. (bottom): G. Hyland, I. St. James, N. Camara, Lieutenant; N. Robbins, Y. St. James, L. Hanley, J. Rubin, G. Gallant, M. Shields, S. Monty, J. Franklin. GOLD KEY SOCIETY The student patrol of Norton High School is known as the Gold Key So- ciety. The members are chosen on the basis of service and leadership and are led by a captain and lieutenant who represent these qualities. The Gold Key Society is responsi- ble for the corridor monitors and the behavior of the student body. The gold key arm bands worn by the members symbolize respected authority. The main objective of the society is to cre- ate a better school for the faculty and the student body. CAPTAIN: Joseph Bousquet LIEUTENANT: Nancy Camara (lop): L. Dyer, J. Bousquet, Captain; D. Foster, (middle): R. Harrison, P. Cotton, R. Simkins, K. Harnden, K. Santoro. (bottom): J. Bohannon, J. Nasise, W. Swan, S. Mac- Cafferie, D. Malloy. 70 (top): J. Cabral, T. Roland, K. Jasperson, N. Eller, L. Champagne, (middle): T. Morin, J. Monty, J. Majcher, J. Smith, J. O ' Reilly, J. Majcher, C. D ' Angelo, P. Henson. (bottom): M. Sheilds, S. Brown, E. Eddleston, J. Hardigan, S. Underwood, P. Johnson, G. Gal- lant, Mrs. J. Proulx, advisor. COMMERCIAL CLUB This organization, under the guidance of Mrs. Joan Proulx, is open to all students who take the Commercial course. It was organized to supplement the knowledge of the high school students. At their meetings the members are instructed in secretarial, clerical, and banking techniques. They also learn the fundamentals of applying for a job. Occasionally the club hears speakers on all phases of commercial work; the mem- bers also visit places of business to view them in action. All functions of the organi- zation are to better acquaint high school students with the commercial world. COMMERCIAL CLUB OFFICERS Pictured (left to right): Sandra Brown. Corr. Secretary: Sandra Underwood. Vice President; Jeri Hardigan, President: Betty Eddleston. Secretary. 71 (top row): R. Bernard, L. Champagne, E. Roeder, J. Hardigan, W. Brady, J. O ' Reilly, J. Paille, Business Manager; A. Rubin, Busi- ness Manager; M. Tomase, I. Ross, (second row): Miss G. Kiernan, Advisor; J. Pierce, D. Clark, E. Eddleslon, B. Roy, J. Rand, N. Morin, Photography Editor; D. Lynch, J. Smith, E. DAngelo, R. Zisk. (third row): N. Robbins, N. Camara, Advertising Editor; M. Guillet, C. Hyland, G. Gallant, S. Brown, J. Rubin, Quotation Editor; T. Morin, Y. St. James, J. Marshall, (bottom row): J. Bernardo, Associate Editor; A. Reynolds, Editor; R. Pires, Associate Editor. SOJOURN STAFF Sojourn, the Norton High yearbook of 1961, is the annual recorder of the school ' s ac- tivities. The staff headed by the Editor-in-Chief Anne P. Reynolds and Associate Editors Jacque- line Bernardo and Rosemary Pires is solely responsible for its publication. The entire staff is greatly indebted to Miss Grace B. Kiernan, Yearbook Advisor, for her unselfish dedica- tion and able guidance. The Senior class in divided into various staffs of the yearbook. Each committee is re- sponsible to the individual editors. The staffs include advertisement, business, quotations, and photography. Jacqueline Bernardo, Associate Editor; Anne Reynolds, Editor; Rosemary Pires, Associate Edi- tor; Miss Grace B. Kiernan, Ad- visor. Larry Dyer, Bill Brady, Ian Ross, Nancy Robbins, and Joyce Marshall meet with Quo- tation Editor Judy Rubin (center) to finish their work before the deadline. 72 (top row): R. Pires, E. Eddleston, D. Lynch, T. Roland, J. Roberge, L. Phillips, Literary Editor; J. Wallace, S. Giles, M. Rusky, R. Bernard, K. Shaw, C. Foster, J. Barron, N. Eller, P. Fitzgerald, B. Roy, A. Reynolds, (second row): N. Morin, Literary Editor; A. Rubin, Joke Editor; N. Robbins, Y. St. James, M. Gilchrist, P. Brady, S. Monty, Sports Editor; B. Lynch, C. D ' Angelo, S. Guillet, P. Estee, S. Underwood, M. Mendes, M. Guillet, N. Camara, E. D ' Angelo, Business Manager, (third row J: J. Faille, R. Owen, Sport- Editor; T. Morin, S. Camara, B. Hagstrom, L. Hanley, K. Dahlman, J. Franklin, A. Andrade, T. Moniz, N. Thurber, J. Cabral, J. Lynch, Miss E. Rapoza, Advisor, (bottom row): S. Brown, Assistant Editor; J. Bernardo, Editor; M. Ford, Assistant Editor. INFORMER STAFF The school newspaper, The Informer, is published six times a year and is sold to the student body. Its 60-odd pages recount the events of club, class, and sports organizations. Each issue spotlights personalities within the school and reports on social activities. The newspaper offers to the high school students an opportunity to learn some of the facets of the journalistic field and to actively participate in the newspaper and business worlds. The staff also learns the fundamentals of printing. I Miss Evelyn Rapoza, Advisor; Jacqueline Bernardo, Editor; Mr. Robert Blasser, Advisor; Sandra Brown, Assistant Editor. Assistant Editor Sandy Brown, Editor Jackie Bernardo, Business Manager Eileen D ' An- gelo, and Literary Editor Nancy Morin check the copy before it goes to press. 73 DRAMATIC COACH: Mr. Homer Paulus DRAMATIC The Dramatic Club is acclaimed as the most active club at Norton High School. The club pre- sents three plays each year with full-sized cast and appropriate scenery. The club members are shown modern tech- niques in costuming, make-up, scenery, direction, and acting. Mr. Homer Paulus, the club ' s advisor, directs the plays. His personal experience in the theater has afforded the organization a clearer in- sight and knowledge of the acting profession. The Dramatic Club is often called upon to present skits at various assembly programs. All make-up, costumes, and scenery are provided by the members of the club. Monthly meetings are held in order to plan the club ' s productions. JUNIOR AND SENIOR MEMBERS (top): J. MacDiarmid, A. Lane, I. Ross, L. Sears, M. Ruskey, R. Staneck, G. Monty, R. Zisk, R. Harrison, M. Phillips, C. Bologna. (middle): N. Robbins, M. Clark, B. Robello, R. Pires, J. Marshall, W. Brady, D. Clark, M. Guillet, M. Mendes, S. Monty, (bottom): A. Reynolds, N. Thurber, B. Lynch, N. Soldat, E. DAngelo, Mr. H. Paulus, Dramatic Coach; J. Bernardo, A. Rubin, C. Dill, N. Cam- 74 LUB The Dramatic Club held is first performance, a three-act comedy, on December 2 and 8. The cast of The Guest Collage included: Hope Fairchild : Sharon Leonard Lyman Poole : Ian Ross Walter Fairchild : Ronald Zisk Helen Fairchild : Anne Reynolds Janet Fairchild : Nancy Robbins Mrs. Foote : Elizabeth Martin Rita Forbes : Jacqueline Bernardo Senator Harold Grimes : Robert Staneck Mrs. Badger : Loretta Sears i T m 1 OFFICERS: Nancy Soldat, Treasurer; Avis Rubin, Secre- tary; Eileen D ' Angelo, President; Jacqueline Bernardo, Vice President. FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE MEMBERS (top): N. Brown, J. Lynch, K. Gomes, L. Jackson, T. Rochford, J. Palmer. W. Holbert. D. Bousquet. S. Giles. I. Thomas, R. Schiss- ler, B. Poudrier. (second): S. Guillet, P. Estee, W. Scherer. F. Martin, E. Martin. N. Ford, J. Barron, S. Wood, M. Gilchrist, J. Ro- berge, S. Jennings, (third): R. Paulding, J. Medeiros, C. Knox, M. Silvia, P. Brady, S. Adams. J. Franklin, J. Baker. S. Paulus, C Rei, V. Trainor, L. Briggs. (bottom): C Kiefer, E. Rubin, B. Hagstrom, S. Austin, K. Dahlman, F. Freeman, C. Richardson, C Janelle, L, Hanley, S. Camara, D. Carvalho. 75 SENIOR MEMBERS J. Marshall, W. Swan, J. Nasise, B. Mahar, B. Staneck, W. Brady, P. LaRosee, D. Clark. S. Hartwell, M. Guillet, J. Paille, M. Tomase, N. Barnett, B. Roy, R. Pires, N. Morin, Y. St. James. Mrs. M. Marshall, Advisor; N. Robbins, E. Roeder, N. Camara, A. Reynolds, Quaestor; C.Hyland, First Consul; J. Rubin, M. Reilly, J. Bernardo, A. Rubin, E. D ' Angelo. JUNIOR MEMBERS S. Douglas, S. MacCafferie, W. Alston, D. Malloy, B. Robello. C. Dill, M. Mendes, J. Carney, C. Inman, J. MacDiarmid, S. Monty. M. Shields, C. D ' Angelo, N. Thurber, M. Ford, Second Consul; M. Clark, M. Phillips, B. Lynch. All students who have taken Latin are eligible to join the Latin Club. The annual events of the club, the oldest in the school, include initiation of the Freshman members, of Slave Sale, and a Roman wedding or funeral. SOPHOMORE MEMBERS FRESHMAN MEMBERS M. Gilchrist, P. Brady, C. Jenks, J. Zaccardi, I. Dunlop, G. Rocha, J. Horton, D. Collins, J. Hobson, M. Zupanick, A. Thomas, G. Pea- S. Wood, J. Willis, S. Jennings. body, T. Rogers, K. Gomes, S. Peabody, G. King. J. Barron, E. Martin, C. Carlson, F. Martin, N. Brown, S. Giles, B. Malloy, M. Silvia, L. Courbron, C. Kiefer, S. Fiske, J. Baker, D. Bousquet, N. Ford, L. Jackson, B. Marshall, P. Estee. S. Hoare, D. Paille, V. Pires, H. Jennings. L. Hanley, J. Franklin, C. Janelle, S. Austin, L. Briggs, R. Pauld- S. Camara, B. Hagstrom, K. Dahlman, T. Moniz, D. Carvalho, E. ing, C. Richardson, M. Mackinlay, C. Soldat, P. Estee; Scribe, Freeman, J. Dill, P. Tomase, E. Rubin. D. Fitton, M. Finnemore. 76 The aim of this club is to instill school spirit in the student body. It sponsors buses to basketball games away from home and decorates the gym for home games. D. Bousquet, M. Ford, S. Jennings, G. King, P. Estee, N. Ford, S. Douglas, M. Phillips, B. Brown, C. Bologna, J. Carney, E. Martin, J. Berube, J. Barron, S. Wiggins, S. Giles. F. Martin, J. Baker, P. Thomase, M. Silvia, S. Wiswall, B. Lynch, J. Bernardo, P. Brady, M. Gilchrist, H. Stevens, J. D ' Angelo, S. Ad- ams, S. Westaway, S. Monty, C. Rei, S. Paulding. Mrs. E. Westlund, Advisor; P. Estee, J. Franklin, N. Camara, S. Austin, R. Paulding, M. Mackinlay, C. Richardson, J. Rubin, D. Car- valho, L. Hanley, S. Camara, C. Knox, D. Collins. F. Lane, L. Thornhill, J. Berube, C. McGrath, J. Medeiros, J. White, K. Dahlman, C. Clark, E. Rubin. C. D ' Angelo, Secretary-Treasurer; A. Rubin, President; L. Trainor, Vice President; A. Andrade. LIBRARY CLUB The club members are students who serve as library assistants during their free periods. They are instructed in the techniques of library work. (top): P. Estee, E. Martin, A. Reynolds, N. Barnett, D. Bousquet K. Jasperson, J. Harnden. L. LaRosee. J. Adams. (middle): D. Fitton, M. Clark, S. Fiske, B. Roy, D. Clark, J. Bernardo, J. Carmichael, M. Ford, Mis E. 1 oud, Advisor. (bottom): Y. St. James, S. Brown, E. D ' Angelo, Secretary; A. Rubin. President; C D ' Angelo, Vice President; J. Paille. Treasurer: N. Camara, C. Mattais. 77 VARSITY N CLUB e IS R. Pires, E. D ' Angelo, P. LaRosee, R. Owen, P. Reinhard, J. Bousquet, R. Bernard, D. Braley, D. Simkins, C. Bologna, D. Clark. S. Douglas, C. Inman, M. Phillips, H. Wing, P. Estee, J. Barron, F. Martin, J. Rich, S. Giles, A. Rubin, J. Bernardo. N. Thurber, J. Carney, N. Ford, S. Jennings, M. Guillet, B. Roy, J. Berube, M. Mendes, J. Marshall, J. Roberge, B. Lynch, A. Reynolds. J. Franklin, S. Monty, S. Austin, C. Richardson, C. Hyland, N. Camara, J. Hyland, I. St. James, P. Scherer, L. Briggs, L. Hanley. STUDENT LEADER CORPS VARSITY N CLUB Students of Norton High School, who have earned an N in either intramurals or a varsity sport, are eligible for mem- bership in the Varsity N Club. Mem- bers volunteer to help with community affairs and events such as Sports Night. They also assist in the raising of funds for athletic awards. STUDENT LEADER CORPS Members of the Student Leader Corps as- sist Miss Andersson in the gym classes. They help in their own divisions as well as in elementary classes. They are taught ref- ereeing techniques and game skills. (top): A. Rubin, N. Brown, L. Jackson, D. Paille, E. Roeder, C. Bologna. (bottom): A. Reynolds, L. Briggs, C. Janelle, M. Clark, B. Hagstrom, N. Ford, B. Marshall. 78 FRENCH CLUB W. Brady, D. Knapton, D. Malloy, J. Zaccardi, R. Staneck, I. Dunlop, J. Willis, I. Ross, S. Wood, C. Jenks. J. Marshall, C. Bologna, A. Reynolds, N. Ford, L. Jackson, S. Giles, H. Wing, E. Martin, F. Martin, M. Tomase, E. Roeder. C. Carlson, P. Scherer, D. Fitton, M. Mendes, A. Rubin, M. Ford, J. Barron, J. Bailie, D. Clark, N. Camara, M. Finnemore, R. Pauld- ing, Miss S. Trova, Advisor. L. Keisling, C. Janelle, I. St. James, J. Ruin, Secretary, M. Phillips, Vice President, N. Robbins, President, S. MacCafferie, Treas- urer, C. Soldat, P. Estee, M. Mackinlay, S. Austin, C. Dill. Any high school student who is passing French is eligible to become a member of the French Club. Under its new advisor, Miss Saundra Trova, the club planned a Mardi Gras dance, a French skit, a Bastille Day celebration, and a picnic. The club members utilize the school tape recorders in order to improve their pronunciation. The purpose of the organization is to give the students a greater knowl- edge of France and her culture. FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS (standing): Judy Rubin, Secretary: Miss Saundra Trova. Advisor. (seated): Marilyn Phillips, Vice President: Nancy Robbins. Presi- dent ; not present) Steve MacCafferie. Treasurer. 79 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA This newly organized club is comprised of students who are contemplating education as their career. With Mrs. Beal ' s help, the members are acquainted with the requirements and aims of the teaching profession. Also ex- plored are the various opportunities available to one in the field of education. (top row, left to right): J. Bernardo, C. D ' Angelo, J. Barron, C. Bologna, M. Ford, P. Estee. (bottom row, left to right): C. Hyland, M. Tomase, M. Guillet, Secretary; Mrs. E. Beal, Advisor; D. Clark, A. Rubin, N. Camara. HORSE LOVERS ' CLUB Members of the club are students who are interested in the care and handling of horses. They often ride together, demonstrating the skills they have acquired. (top row, left to right): J. Beach, D. Lopes, C. Reynolds, C. S. C, G. Sears, B. Cameron. (middle row, left to right) : M. Patterson, J. Spittel, S. Henlin, S. Staneck, S. Scherer, S. Miller, Mr. T. MacDonald, Advisor. (bottom row, left to right): J. MacDonald, C. Logan, Treasurer; S. Brown, President; K. Pye, Vice President; S. Lyons, Secretary; J. MacLeod, J. Sargent. 80 CLASSICAL MUSIC CLUB Classical music, in all of its forms, is studied by the members of tliis club. The group meets regularly and listen! to records. (top row, left to right): N. Barnett, A. Rubin, A. Reynolds, E. Roeder, M. Tomase, J. Bernardo, J. Berube, J. Pierce. (bottom row, left to right): E. D ' Angelo, J. Paille, C. Hyland, Miss C. Knox, Advisor, J. Rubin, M. Ford, C. D ' Angelo. CHEMISTRY CLUB The Chemistry Club was formed in order to give the students a better knowledge of chemistry and to stimulate an interest in science. It gives the members more advanced work which is not offered in class. They work on projects of qualitative analysis which is the determining of metals and non-metals in solutions. (top row, left to right): M. Mendes, C. Bologna, A. Lane, M. Phillips, R. Waite, J. MacDiarmid, E. Christy, Mr. C. Reade, Advisor. (bottom row, left to right): S. Monty, D. Malloy, Secretary; P. Cotton, Vice President: S. MacCafferie. President: C. Dill, Treas- urer; C. D ' Angelo. 81 JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Junior National Honor Society is a newly formed organization. It is similar to the Senior Honor Society in its principles and functions. The members, from grades 7-9, are chosen on the basis of outstanding scholarship, leader- ship, service, and character. M. Bartley, E. Martin, L. Jackson, S. Facey, K. Gomes, N. Ford, S. Jennings, W. Martin. M. Mackinlay, R. Paulding, E. Haskell, P. Phillips, D. Paille, D. Collins, Mr. J. Blount, Advisor. S. Austin, F. Lane, P. Estee, E. Freeman, Secretary; E. Rubin, President; V. Pires, Vice President; B. Hagstrom, D. Reade, C. Janelle Not present: G. Peabody, Treasurer. JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL The Junior Student Council consists of representatives from the seventh and eighth grade homerooms. The or- ganization, which is in its second year, is the student governing body of the Junior High School. P. Rich, D. Naismith, D. Brown, J. Yelle. P. Brown, E. Haskell, J. Spittel, B. Burbank, P. Phillips, D. Rei, C. Holbert, Mr. D. DiMattia, Advisor. M. Faherty, L. Champagne, S. Keene, Treasurer; M. Bartley, President; K. Hill, Vice President; J. Florencio, Secretary; S. Turgeon, L. Raymond. 82 CAMERA CLUB The principles of the camera and photographic techniques are discussed at the Camera Cluh rnc tin;. ' -. Movies and slides on various, modern techniques are shown regularly. The club has access to the school ' s darkroom v. tier ' : the members may develop and process their own pictures. (top row, left to right): S. Monty, E. Roeder, C. Bologna, J. Barron, T. Roland, J. Johnson, C. D ' Angelo. (bottom row, left to right): Mr. F. Kelley, Advisor; R. Paulding, M. Ford, Vice President; C. Inman, President; J. Carney, Secretary- Treasurer; N. Ford, J. Colpas. DEBATING CLUB It is the intention of the Debating Club to develop oratorical skills. The group practices speaking and the organi- zation of factual material. (top row, left to right): S. Fiske, J. Oliver, P. Estee, S. Giles, J. Barron, S. Guillet, D. Paille. (middle row, left to right): A. Andrade, S. Camara, B. Hagstrom, M. Silvia, T. Moniz, K. Dahlman, J. Franklin. Miss C Knox, tdrisor. (bottom rom, left to right): B. Lynch, J. Hoare, Treasurer; M. Ford, Recording Secretary: N. Ford. President; C. D ' Angelo, Cor- responding Secretary; P. Estee, Vice President; P. McAskill. 83 MAJORETTES The Majorettes are a new addition to Norton ' s list of student organizations. This group of high- steppers was incorporated in June of 1960, when six girls were chosen as Majorettes and one as Drum Major. These girls have worked hard to perfect their style. They have become a delightful note to our band ' s parade performances. Eli zabeth Freeman Susan Peabody Jane Rand Nancy Ford Carol Hyland Pat Johnson Jane Hyland THE MAJORETTES PRACTICE THEIR STRUT. 84 ATHLETICS BASE (7op row J: C. Trabucco, J. Zaccardi, R. Woodward, E. Texieria, J. Willis, J. Howard. (middle row): Mr. J. Ford, Coach; K. Santoro, P. Cotton, A. Polk, W. LeClaire, G. Gilchrist, Manager. (bottom row): D. Braley, J. Watson, R. Owen, Co-Captain; J. Bousquet, Co-Captain; R. Ramsey. BALL Varsity Baseball, under the able coaching of Mr. J. Robert Ford, played an excellent season last spring with thirteen wins and four defeats. Following its regular season, the squad entered the Tech Tourney for the first time in eight years. Norton was defeated in the tourna- ment by Wayland High School which later went on to win the class title. This season the baseball team played independent ball as they have done for the past few years. The Lancers had an inexperienced, yet eager group of players this year. Through graduation, the team lost its nucleus of players including the catcher, pitchers, and shortstop, the second baseman, and several fielders. Even without its 1060 mainstays, the team proved that sportsmanship and hard work are as important as actual skill and true ability. The school also had a Junior Varsity Baseball team this year. Under the direction and guidance of Mr. Robert Blasser, the juniors played excellent ball. The team is open to all underclassmen. Ron Jug Bernard was a valuable pitcher for Coach Ford ' s squad; he helped the team out of many tight spots. TRACK TEAM Norton was not blessed with a winning track team last spring; however, we were represented by an outstanding group of young men. Captain Reinhard proved to be one of the best milers in this area, win- ning all of his races but two. Paul ' s running mate, Arthur Lane could usu- ally be counted upon to score directly behind him. After being switched from the 440 to the half mile, Paul Wing went on to win many races. Bill Alston developed well as a sprinter and high jumper; he was rarely beaten in his specialty, the high jump. Pete Cotton, the team ' s best sprinter, was also outstanding in the broad jump. The events of the shot put and the discus throw were ably handled by Dennis Shaw, Larry Dyer, and Roger Waite. Danny Araujo, Bill Scherer, Dave Drury, and Joe Lynch are counted upon to continue to improve and to score heavily for the Lancers next season. Mr. Lawrence W. Tufts, Coach TRACK AND CROSS TRACK TEAM (lop row): Mr. L. Tufts, Coach; D. Drury, R. Waite, I. Dunlop, W. Alston, D. Araujo. (bottom row): W. Scherer, P. Wing, P. Rein- hard, Captain; A. Lane, J. Lynch. 88 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Paul Reinhard, Arthur Lane, and Dave Braley formed a strong scoring trio for the Lancers ' I960 team. They were ably supported by Paul Wing, Don Smith, Charlie Trabucco, Joe Nasise, and Bill Stares. Next year ' s team is expected to be a strong con- tender for district honors. Only Co-Captains Reinhard and Braley and fellow senior Joe Nasise will be missing from the team. The squad has some fine potential in Pete Holbrook, Jack Howard, George Gilchrist, Bill Scherer, Mike Faherty, and Rich Trabucco. Great enthusiasm, determination, self-sacrifice, and plain hard work were the keynotes to the success of the team. Steady improvement was evidenced from the first practice to the last meet of the season. The pressure of competition, the rigorous training, the pleasant associations, the wins, and the losses will be invaluable to these boys as they seek their place in life. A coach is fortunate when he has such a fine group under his guidance and the town of Norton is justly proud of the fine example they have set. COUNTRY TEAMS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM (top row): D. Braley, Co-Captain; Mr. L. Tufts, Coach; P. Reinhard, Co-Captain, (middle row): Y. Scherer, A. Lane, P. Wing, J. Nasise. (bottom row): D. Drury, W. Stares, C. Gilchrist, C. Trabucco. Dave Braley, Co-Captain of Cross Country Team; Paul Reinhard, Co-Captain of Cross Country Team and Captain of Track Team. 89 BEV BETTY THELMA PAT DEE YVONNE ST. JAMES HEAD CHEERLEADEB LESLIE CHEERLEADERS DIANE The cheerleaders for the 1960-1961 season were: Yvonne St. James — Senior Captain, Thelma Morin — Senior, Diane Clark — Senior, Betty Eddleston — Senior, Pat Fitzgerald — Senior, Beverly Roy — Senior, and Carol Rei — Fresh- man. Those substituting were Leslie Briggs — Sophomore and Diane Fitton — Sophomore. These girls were chosen from a group of over fifty candidates. The school is very proud of its cheerleaders, the team ' s most loyal supporters. They displayed the friendly com- petitive spirit which is traditional at Norton High School. CHEERLEADERS LINE UP FOR THE NORTON LOCOMOTIVE. ' 90 VARSITY After losing eight of the ten players from last year ' s championship team, the outlook for this season was dim. Pre-season estimates of the Tri-County League placed Norton in fourth or sixth place. Captain Joe Bousquet and Jim Wat- son were the only players to return and soon were to form the foundation for the new season. Former J.V. players be- came the squad ' s nucleus along with All Star Leaguers Wat- son and Bousquet. Norton, to the surprise of all, won its first nine games before being defeated by a single point at Hopedale, 62-61. The return match with Hopedale was played before a sellout crowd. After a tense and tight struggle all the way, our boys lost 64-62 in as fine a game as was ever played in our gym. The Lancers finished their season with a 17-4 record and a trophy for placing second in the Tri-County League. Mr. Phillip A. Norton, Coach Coach Norton said, I wish that every group of boys had the same approach and attitude that this year ' s team displayed. Our bo ys had desire and a ' never say die ' spirit which carried them through to their excellent record. I could always count on every boy giving more effort than was required of him, and it was this will- ingness to sacrifice and hustle that won many a game. The boys far exceeded any of my wildest dreams and it is a tribute to them that I and our fans will always remember the 1960-1961 Lancers as the fightingest team ever. It has been my most satisfying year as a coach, and I feel that these boys will always be a credit to their school and to themselves. VARSITY LANCERS (top row): P. Cotton, S. MacCafferie, L. Dyer, D. Braley, P. Trabucco, R. Bernard, (bottom row): R. Owen, A. Polk, J. Bousquet, Captain; Mr. P. Norton, Coach; R. Ramsey, J. Watson. 92 BASKETBALL SENIORS GRIP THE BALL EOR GOOD LUCK: Ron Owen, Larry Dyer, Dave Braley, Ron Bernard, Pete Trabucco. ROGER RAMSEY, CAPTAIN JOE BOUSQUET, IIM MSOJ SOPHOMORE GUARD SENIOR CENTER Jl MOK CI ' VHP 93 LANCERS IN ACTION Roger Ramsey and his jump shot helped the Lancers score a This season, Norton had many sell-out games that rocked the tremendous victory over Hopkinton, 68-48. gym in support of the team. The bleachers were full and the crowd watched with expectation. 94 JUNIOR LANCERS (top row): W. Scherer, Manager; G. Gove, J. MacDonald, B. Poudrier, Manager, (second row): R. Woodward, E. Whitcoml). E. Texieria, W. Holbert. (third row): G. Gilchrist, C. Trabucco, P. Wing, J. Howard, W. Stares, (bottom row): J. Zaccardi, W. Sanford, Mr. J. Ford, Coach; J. Willis, Captain; J. Palmer, (absent): J. Lynch. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Junior Varsity Basketball team consisted of an entirely freshman and sophomore squad this year. Despite the obvious lack of experience, the team finished its sea- son with a creditable thirteen wins and four losses. Led by Sophomore Captain John Willis, top pros- pect for next year ' s Varsity, the Junior Lancers played a fiery, hustling type of basketball. The only boy on the team with height, Jim Palmer, used his size to the team ' s advantage. The play-makers of the Junior Varsity in- cluded Wayne Sanford and John Zaccardi; both boys are credited with a vast amount of improvement and desire. Little Charlie Trabucco was the team ' s hattler; he led his teammates in outside shooting. The over-all season of the J.V. ' s proved that the Norton spirit to win and to improve is dominant. The rules of Good Sportsmanship were observed in all the Junior Lancers ' games. Captain John Willis and Coach J. Robert Ford discnsa .1 new play. 95 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAMS EIGHTH GRADE TEAM (top row): J. O ' Connor, Manager; R. Angus, D. Lopes, R. Letendre, M. Bartley, R. Walker, C. Reynolds, Mr. W. Renaud, Faculty Manager, (bottom row): L. Stevens, Manager; L. Conners, W. Martin, J. Trainor, P. Rich, D. Sigman, M. Faherty, J. Boudreau, Mr. A. Nuttall, Coach. The Eighth Grade basketball team posted an impressive season ' s record of seven victories and four defeats. In compiling its winning season, the team featured the scoring of Cliff Reynolds and Bob Letendre, the rebounding of Bob Angus and Bud Kennedy, and the play-making of Mike Faherty and Paul Rich. Although suffering several close, heart-breaking losses, Norton Seventh Graders managed to come up with a winning season of six wins and five losses. Outstanding characteristics of the team were its fine team-play on of- fense, and its aggressiveness on defense. The outlook for next year is very bright for Coach Nuttall, as the team will have a strong nucleus in Steve Prosky, Dave Brown, Lee Raymond, Roger Lambert, and Kelly Hill. SEVENTH GRADE TEAM (top row): S. Prosky, R. Sargent, D. Brown, K. Hill, J. Yelle. (middl? row): L. Stevens, Manager, A. Scherer, J. Azevedo, R. Tra- hucco, W. Harrison, B. Cameron, Mr. W. Renaud, Faculty Manager, (bottom row): J. O ' Connor, Head Manager; D. Burbank, R. Lam- bert, R. Lovenbury, L. Raymond, A. Dunlop, Mr. A. Nuttall, Coach. 96 JUNIOR-SENI The Junior-Senior Prom of 1960 was held on June 4. This annual event is sponsored by the Juniors for the Senior class. The traditional grand march and the crowning of the evening ' s queen are the highlights of the Prom. The theme of the Junior-Senior Prom was beautifully portrayed as Starlight and Roses. The decorations were centered around a natural rock garden and a running water- fall. The ceiling was a maze of glittering stars creating an illusion of an evening beneath the heavens. The music was provided by Robert St. Amour ' s orchestra. The theme of the Prom revolved around the natural rock garden. The girls of the Class of 1961 are seen forming the number 61. The music of Robert St. Amour ' s orchestra was greatly appre- ciated by all. 98 I could have danced all night . OR PROM — 1960 The Queen ' s Court and their proud escorts: Diane Clark, Pam- Alice Ann and John Thayer stole the show as they led the ela Perry, Queen Donna, Beverly Roy, and Patricia Casey. _Q ueen and her court to the throne. Nancy Morin, President; David Braley, Patricia Fitzgerald, Vice President; and Albert Pes tana led the Jmuor Grand March. 99 GET-ACQUAINTED DANCE SEPTEMBER 23, 1960 8:00-11:00 P.M. (left to right): Ticket sellers: Pat Fitzgerald, Mrs. Findlater, and Avis Rubin; Customers: Buddy Precourt, Joe Bosquet, and Diane Fitton. (left to right): Rose Pires, Avis Rubin, Ron Zisk, and Jackie Berube are reviewing the records before the dance. The chaperones (seated, left to right): are Mr. Tufts, Mr. and Mrs. Morin, Miss Loud, Miss Andersson, Mrs. Proulx, Mr. Kelley, Miss Raposa, and Marie Raposa. Terri Roland leads the Rocka-Conga line. 100 The Get-Acquainted Dance marks the fir -I -oc- ial event of o ur school year. It i- -ponsored an- nually by the Student Council .and the Senior Class. In attendance were students from grades sev- en through twelve and a representative group of faculty members. An Oriental setting was chosen as the theme of the dance. The theme was portrayed through col- orful lanterns, streamers, and silhouettes of Orient- al lettering. The attractive decorations, and the friendly atmosphere provided an enjoyable time for all. Seniors and their dates are admiring the Oriental lanterns. The end of a perfect evening 101 STUDENT COUNCIL CONVENTION MAY 7, 1960 In the background James Fahey, President of the Massachusetts Association of Student Councils, and Richard Santoro, President of the Norton High School Student Council, listen to Principal Henri A. Yelle, as he addresses the assembly. Carol D ' Angelo, Eileen D ' Angelo, Rose Pires, Jackie Bernardo, Nancy Morin, and Anne Reynolds prepare for the registration of the delegates from the various schools. Delegates and Representatives are seen admiring the decorations. Registration in action. 102 Mrs. Ellen Westlund acts as the day ' s hostess to the visiting faculty advisors. ' On May 7, l%0, the Massachusetts Associa- tion of Student Councils held their annual con- vention at Norton High School. The day ' s pro- gram began with registration of delegates and rep- resentatives from the various schools. Following the registration, a general assembly was held with James Fahey presiding. Platform gue-t- and nomi- nees were presented to the voting delegates. The assembly then divided into separate dis u-sion groups. Luncheon was then served in the cafeteria. The delegates returned to the assembly hall to cast their votes for the 1%1 officers. The second gen- eral assembly was then addressed by Dr. A. How- ard Meneely, President of Wheaton College. The newly elected officers were announced at the bus- iness meeting. The day ' s festivities terminated with a friendship circle and a dance. Avis Rubin was Norton ' s candidate for Secretary of the Massachusetts Association erf Student Councils. After the speeches, the delegates cast their votes in individual booths. Jacqueline Bernardo is pictured showing the floral arrangement .it the head table to other delegates. 103 WINTER WONDERLAND DECEMBER 18, 1960 The Class of 1961 sponsored the annual Christmas Dance. This semi-formal event is long anticipated by the entire student body. It is, one of the most important dances of the school year. The music was provided by the F and M orchestra. The theme, Winter Wonderland. was portrayed through colored streamers, frosted Christmas trees, and a fawn in the midst of a wooded area. The decorations revolved around Santa ' s Village, picturing a town ' s anticipation of St. Nicholas. The dance proved to be a tremendous success and a good time was had by all. Seniors and their dates exchanged greetings at the entrance The fans circled the orchestra as it played a special request, with Officer Keene and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tufts, on left. Santa ' s Village was the main attraction of the Winter Wonderland theme. 104 DECORATING COMMITTEE: B. Roy, J. Bernardo, S. Brown, P. Trabucco, M. Guillet, R. Ber- nard, J. Paille, chairman; W. Wilson, L. Champagne, S. Davis, W. Brady, N. Camara, W. Pre- court, N. Morin. Senior Ron Bernard is shown during the intermission selling coke to Mike Smith. Senior Class Advisor, Mr. Lawrence Tufts. crowned the Princess of Winter Wonderland. Miss Patricia Fitzgerald. Princess Patricia Fitzgerald and her dale. Charles Butler, were surrounded by the royal court, in- eluding Diane ( lark, Beverly Roy. Avis Rubin, and Marilyn Phillips. 105 A CHRISTMAS CAROL DECEMBER 22, 1960 A musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was presented on December 22, 1960, as the annual Christmas Pageant. The presentation was a combined effort of the Music Depart- ment, the Dramatic Club and the Physical Education Department. Grades one through twelve were included in the musical play. A Christmas Carol displayed fine acting, choreography, and singing; the presentation was a credit to the Norton schools. NORTON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS— ALTO SECTION The Norton High School Band provided the musical background for the Christmas presentation. 106 rrr. - M r. Francesco Montcsanti, Music Supervisor and chairman of the pageant, discusses last minute details with Miss Judith Walker, Vocal Instructor, and two students, Ken Santoro and Carol Irimun. NORTON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS SOPRANO SECTION Ehenezer Scrooge, Rill Rrady, delivers an ultimatum to two The men and children of Scrooge ' s neighborhood exchange Christ- portly gentlemen, Ron Zisk and Steve Wood. mas greetings in a street scene, 107 JUNE WEDDING MARCH 11. 1961 On March 11, 1961, the Seniors presented the traditional Class Play. June Wedding is the story of the Perry family during the week of Linda Perry ' s marriage to Gordon Gavin — if that day ever comes! There are romances galore — funny ones and touching ones and above all, believable and human ones. June Wedding is an hilarious story of youth. The presenta- tion was a completely satisfying comedy for the ac- tors, the director. Mr. Homer Paulus, and the audience. CAST: Dany : Diane Clark Mrs. Perry : Joyce Marshall Linda : Jacqueline Bernardo Mr. Perry : David Leonard Gordon Gavin : Arthur Richard Claudia Jones : Meredith Guillet Art Coleman : John Pierce Ruthie Miller : Nancy Camara Mrs. Lucia Gavin : Anne Reynolds Prof. Roderick Gavin : William Swan Mrs. Milly Henshaw : Natalie Barnett Dutch Whyte : Joseph Bousquet Billy Briggs : Ian Ross Gladys : Avis Rubin Ginny Godsoe and Sandy Brown make up star, Diane Clark. PROFESSOR GAVIN AND FAMILY: William Swan, Anne Reyn- olds, Arthur Richard and Natalie Barnett. Would you care for some Mrs. Henshaw. fudge? Gladys asks Mr. Perry and SOUND EFFECTS MEN: Bill Brady and Dick Simkins check the equipment before the play. 108 Iiilly Briggs and Art Coleman try to culm the jittery bridesmaids. Dandy Perry, Claudia Jones, and Ruthie Miller eagerly make PROP CREW: Edie Roeder, Cinny Godsoe, and Nancy Morin plans for the big event. gather props for the play. (Pictured, left to right): Dr. William M. Mahoney, Superintendent of the Norton Schools; Mr. Joseph Martin, U. S. Representative; Mr. Henri A. Yelle, Principal of Norton High School. INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY On October 13, 1960, an installation assembly was held at the Norton Auditori- um. At the assembly, Letters of Commenda- tion from the National Merit Scholarship tests were awarded to Robert Staneck and Anne Reynolds. Principal Henri A. Yelle administered the oath to the officers and the members of the Student Council and the Gold Key Society. During the avid campaign for Student Council offices, Mr. Joseph Martin, United States Congressman from Massachusetts, was elected honorary chairman of the con- ventions. Representative Martin attended our installation and was the guest speaker. His address was democratic and inspiring. The newly-elected Student Council officers, Treasurer Thelma Morin; Secretary Patricia Estee; Vice President Peter Cotton; and President Ian Ross, are presented by Mrs. Jean Findlater, the council ' s Advisor. Principal Henri A. Yelle administers the oath to the Gold Key officers, Nancy Camara, Lieutenant; and Joseph Bousquet, Cap- tain. In the background is Miss Grace B. Kiernan, the society ' s Advisor. Congressman Martin congratulates President Ross as Dr. Mahoney, Mr. Yelle, and Mrs. Findlater watch. I 10 CONGRATULATIONS to the Senior Class ERNEST J. PRECOURT, INC. Electrical Contractors TEL CAstle 2-1286 I 13 THE FRIENDLY STORES . . . 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