Norwell High School - Shipbuilder Yearbook (Norwell, MA)

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Eighth Grade First Row- C. Hanson, F. Cavanaugh, T. Crowell, S. Sylvester, L. Savage, I. Goodwin, S. White, Second Row- L. Brown, C. Farns- worth, J. Joseph, C. Cranton, R. Leavitt, H. Panall, A. Wil- song Third Row- D. McKenney, C. Chase, R. Seeley, D. Scoe- thorne, W. Murphy, L. McKenney, P. Robinson MOONLIT BAY As I looked off the wharf I saw a beautiful sight. Before me an endless silver sheen spread like a frosted mirror. The black shapes of ships silhouetted on the crest of the sheet looked like black paper cut-outs pasted into place. Their rigging cast on the water intricate Spanish lace shadows. On the horizon was the dark figure of a lighthouse which had been de- serted for many years. Here and there the full moon cast weird shadows. Slightly detracting from the beauty of the scene was the usual fishy smell. Soft lapping of the waves almost lulled me to sleep, but somehow I cou1dn't close my eyes to the loveliness of the scene. Anne Wilson 8 ACCORD POND Accord Pond is a lovely place surrounded by towering pines. Now and then a fish breaks its calm surface. If you look hard enough you can see them swimming in the cool, clear water. From the east shore floats the fragrance of wild roses. Quite often can be heard the clamor of wild geese as they settle down on the silver water. Paul Robinson 8 14

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Freshmen First Row- P. Wright, P. Wright, D. Kelly, P. Ripley, D. Mer- ritt, A. Cornwell, D. Des Jardins, E. MacDougall3 Second Row- C. McCarthy, J. Farnsworth, N. Taylor, K. Day, E. Schindler, J. Mesheau, D. Howes, Mrs. Voseg Third Row- J. Lockhart, P. Andrews, E. Cummings, D. Hall, J. Cashman, P. Crombie, R. Ter- ry, W. Hall President....... ...David Merritt Vice-President... ...Preston Ripley Secretary... ...Alice Cornwell Treasurer...............Donald Kelly . Student Council Representative: Patricia Crombie The Class of 1955 welcomed Mrs. Vose as homeroom teacher. She is also the new com- mercial arts teacher and girls' basketball chaperone. We greeted three new students in our class: Nancy Taylor from Marshfield High, Kathleen Day from Notre Dame, and James Lockhart from the School of the Immaculate Conception. We are enjoying many good times with the new students, for they have brought with them talent and charm. When school assembled in September, we noticed the absence of two familiar faces--those of Arthur Joseph and Kenneth Ekstrom. Both are attending Weymouth Trade School. During the year Richard Wiley and Duncan Grey moved from town. we wish to be remembered and extend our kindest thoughts to our old school pal, Rose Molla, who was forced to leave because of illness. We feel proud of our representation on the varsity basketball squads. Members are Preston Ripley, David Merritt, Donald Kelly, Walter Hall, Eileen Schindler, Carol McCarthy, and Dianne Hall. Freshmen members of the band are Dorothy Howes, clanging the cymbals, Patricia Crombie, beating the drum, and John Cashman, squeaking the trumpet. Our Freshmen girls started the ball rolling for a field hockey team under the leadership of Mrs. MacDonald. The ball didn't roll very far last SSDCSMDSP, but we hope upperclassmen will roll it along to goals next September. 13

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Seventh Grade First Row- J. Douglas, J. MacFarlane, J. Brown, L. Stone, R. Grant, M. L. Kelley, N. Henderson, J. Davis, A. Jones, M. Bailey, S. Lincoln, J. Yetmang Second Row- L. Joseph, S. Nolan, G. Bennett, V. Elliot, R. O'Donnell, A. Miller, B. Chase, P. Bennett, J. Reagan, R. Kelly, R. Mason, J. Wylie: Third Row- P. Robinson, J. Anderson, N. Torrey, G. Gunderway, C. Taylor, J. Jackson, C. Molla, F. MacDougall, J. Gilmour, E E. Higgins, P. Tulis, R. Thomas THE RACE CRACK went the pistol! Eight boys, all striving to win the mile race, dashed past the sight-seers. First Hans was ahead and leading by a few yards. On they sped, tiny figures down the course. Suddenly Peter Van Holp shot into the lead. The boys had turned the loop and swung into the home stretch. Three of them were neck and neck. The crowd was wildly cheering. Now the race was almost over. Streaking past the others, a straining figure crossed the finish line. Peter Van Holp had won the silver skates! M 7 STETSON SHRINE Joan acFarlane In our community there is a place of historic interest. In 1634 Cornet Robert Stetson received a large grant of land from the Colony Court. This estate on the North River made up his farm. His house was built on a beautiful plain near the stream. An unfailing and valuable spring which has supplied eight generations of the family marks the spot. Cool, tasty water is still being produced by the spring. 'Cornet's Rocksn in the river east of his farm are well known to those who navigate the channel. His old farmhouse is still standing but slowly going to rack and ruin. It is now known as 'Stetson's Shrinen. Every year the Stetson family gath- ers for a 'Stetson Reunion Weekn. The place is also visited by many a camper, hiken and his- torian. It is located off Stetson Road in the Church Hill section of Norwell. Joyce Gilmour 7 WOE IS ME There once was a wee, little flea Who was busier than a bee,-- He hopped to and fro, Be looked high and low Ow! You see he was looking for me! Ann Jones 7 15