Norwell High School - Shipbuilder Yearbook (Norwell, MA)

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x -I 'XBSQXQNS .XXX R fv ldf' I e 1 af L Q ff e- get fr? W we A ff'l' , THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT or THE CLASS OF 1952 X W XS14 'I' I All i' we, the Seniors of the Norwell High School, recognizing the fact that ,QW our exceptionally bright career as students of the school is about to come Xl to an end, being remarkably sound in mind and body, and at the height of our glory, and considering the great loss the Faculty and students of this X I X school will sustain by our departure, do make and publish this last will and testament in the manner and form following: we, the Class of 1952, appreciate the respect that our worthy Faculty has shown us, and do, therefore, bequeath them this gift: A pile of bricks to build a new gymnasium so that next year we can accomodate the large crowd that will attend the basketball games. We realize, in a sympathetic way, the heartache, sorrow, and gloom, the absence of the Class of '52 will bring upon the school, but we fully jf ! ,1 MW' Y ff realize the impossibility of giving comfort or relief. we think this ' justifies us in bequeathing a few of our gifts to the suffering humanity left behind us on the campus. First: To the Juniors we leave this horn to blow, as your own must be worn out from so much use. Second: To the Sophomores we leave our track shoes,so that you can h beat everyone else to the lunch room. Third: To the Freshmen we leave a donkey which is symbolic of your class. To the School we bequeath the following books for use in the Norwell Library. These volumes are results of our extensive experience and deepest thought. we advise the students to handle them carefully, study them conscientiously, and digest them thoroughly. Alberta Smith: Northern Cooking with A Southern Accent Kay Caron: Counting Calories Glenn Mesheau: Scientific Crap Shooting Tom Peachey: Walking My Baby Back Home Toni Walsh: How To Grow Tall Don Merritt: Am I My Brother's Keeper? Pete' wyllle: Love 'Em and Leave 'Em Marya Cellinis How To Make Men Keep Dates That A Girl Makes with Them Judy Bates: Bringing Up Parents Webb McLeod: Living In Hope Dot Wessman: Adventures of Me and Sin CCynD Margie Louison: How To Digest Gum On Short Notice Pat Gunderway: The Belle of Norwell Becky Grigsbyz How To Blow Your Own Horn M. Lynn Vezina I'm Lovely, Iwnimgaged, I Use Ponds KAuthor's note: But so do frogs., we, the Senior Girls of 1952, do will and bequeath our memories of the Lost weekends on the Islands. We, the Senior Boys of 1952, do will and bequeath three of our members,so that all the Junior Girls will have partners when-they graduate. We, the Class of 1952, do will and bequeath the qualities which lead to success. we realize that these qualities are too high for any other class to attain, but they may be used as a far distant goal at which to aim. . xfmfxxp W p WN WU ,WNNTNNQ ,A Q A A f ' 3 mywffp ,T f lla' 4 my 1 A- f fl f A f J I ff X Y f 1 , ,' fr A ,f ', I 1 'fa ' ' ' ff - fr-a' , Y if ,- 'J , ' flfl ll N

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Class History - 1952 Parents, Teachers, Friends: ---- I am honored to be Class Historian. As the Class of 1952 is modern and business-like, I have brought with me only a text-book from which I should like to read the history of the Class of 1952. I think it appropriate to start with a little Ancient History. Let us go back to September of l9h8, the fateful day when twenty seven students, bashful and hesitating, stood before the good old Norwell High School, waiting for the bell to sound that would start them on a four year course in trials and tribulations -- good times, happy friendships and in- structive work. Our class won the prize for the best centerpiece at the Annual Banquet held on Class Night. We originated the idea of a revolving merry-go-round with musical accompaniment. This just goes to prove how superior the Class was, even when we were little Freshmen. Too soon the month of September rolled around again. This time we were a group of well-read, knowledge-seeking Sophomores. But our class was so depleted that the remaining few wandered about the empty homeroom at a loss. We gasped at how big our class was not. But next in the line of events, was the arrival of the Rice family. Cynthia and Ellsworth Rice appeared, and the class set towork making them feel at home. This done, we plunged whole-heartedly into the annual interclass play competition. Our play, nElizabeth's Young Man,n starred Judy Hall, Don Merritt Marya Cellini, and Patricia Terry. The Judges were not impressed. The basketball season and the trip to the Islands joyfully came and joy- fully went. After a few more weeks of hard studying and stiff exams, we were released to collect sunburns and freckles until September. In our Junior year, we found three new classmates: Alberta Smith, Peter Wyllie, and Marjorie Louison. Next in the order of activities for the High School was the interclass plays. We won the trophy'with overwhelming ease that year. At last the Junior Prom plans began. Little com ittee meetings buzzed for weeks, and the finished product was a beautifully decorated hall and a very successful dance. The high and mighty Class of 1952 came fearlessly up the steps of Norwell High School. We were Seniors now, and we demanded respect. We had one new member in our class. Kathleen Caron had wisely decided to leave Hanover to be with our famous class at graduation. The basketball season came, and nine of our class members played on the teams. Three of our boys were players on the South Shore Tournament Champion- ship team. Glenn Mesheau, Tom Peachey, and Don Merritt were our heroes. The days of this happy period have passed all too quickly HUP UI- 50' are about to go on to higher institutions of learning or out into the world to seek our way. Let us not forget the commendable record the Class of 1952 is leaving at Norwell High School, and may our members maintain the high ideals the fighting spirit, and the clean record that has characterized their four years' stay at Norwell High. Let us not forget, also, Mr. Small and the faculty who have done their best to prepare us for the position in life which is waiting for us. As a final word, I should like to close this history with a bit of advice: Watch the Class of 1952 for their contributions to the ranks of success- ful men and women. Mary Lynn Vezina 10 Class Historian Class of 1952 I

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UNIOR Erma MacDoural, Carol McCarthv, Alice Cornwell, Kathleen Day, Lois Beraeron, Dorothy Howes, Diane DesJnrdins, Velen Olson, Eileen Schindler3 Florence Lomax, David Merritt, Preston Ripley, Edward Cummings, John Cashman, Walter Hall. Donald Kelly. Class of 1953 This year we have lost five classmates: Patricia Crombie, Nancy Taylor, Ruth Johnson, and the Wright twins, Patricia and Phyllis. In November Jane Louison moved to New Hampshire to attend school. The representatives of the Junior Class on the Student Council are David Merritt, Preston Ripley, and June Mesheau. Eimht members of our class participated in basketball this vesr. They are Eileen Schindler, Carol McCarthy, Florence Lomax, Walter Hall, John Cashman, Preston Ripley, Donald Kelly, and David Merritt. John Cashman was the chairman of the class ring committee. The unanimous choice was the genuine American Jade. Class Officers President Vice-President Treasurer: Secretary: Erma MacDougall Pauline Andrews Edward Cummings Carol McCarthy 12