Sharon High School - Marsengold Yearbook (Sharon, MA)

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14 THE VOICE

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THE VOICE 13 Junior Prom, which was without doubt the best prom Sharon High will ever witness. Shortly June was with us and we gave the seniors a royal farewell, sorry to see them go and yet glad to know that now there were vacants seats in the Senior sec- tion of the auditorium. After a brief vacation we assumed the role of dignified seniors. Sufficient was the dignity of the seniors to have an effect on all the “Frosh” except Peggy Linton and Sue Frawley, who wouldn’t be impressed. However, feeling that we must have re- lief from so great a strain, we left our dignity at home early one Saturday morn- ing and traveled by means of “Dell” and “Montmerency III” to Sunset Rock, where we partook of an early morning meal in primitive fashion, and played many games (the names of which we will furnish upon rem’est) . The Seniors initiated the plan of class programs by giving an educational enter- tainment on memorable day when A1 New- ton “rended” the funeral oration of Mark Anthony to which all unwillingly lent their ears. Following this Alice Mansur and Ru Norris carried on an animated discussion with Dot Mitchell and Mike Whitaker, as to whether the flea or the mosquito was the better sportsman. The audience, sufficient- ly impressed, witheld their views on so pro- found a subject, perhaps because they felt they weren’t adequately informed on the merits of these objects of much discussion, and so some judgment was passed bv Bernie Roach. We don’t remember w’hat it was, but we are sure that if the mosquito didn’t win, the flea did. The Seniors gave the Freshmen a Lollv- pop party one night — or perhaps we should say evening — and lowered themselves eno ' igh to pffiy “Bos ' ' on” and “Drop The Handkerchief” with underclassmen. We hope the “Frosh” appreciated the treat of being the guests of the Seniors. On the evening of November the seventh the Senior Class was delightfu lly enter- tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brag- don. Throughout the year the Seniors graced the undergraduates dances and parties with their most august presence. Then came “Once There Was A Princess.” Of course the play was exceptional, being coached by Miss White and acted by tal- ented Seniors. Bud Bearse proved his ability as an actor when he pretended to wash windows in such a manner that he de- ceived everybody but his mother. Evelyn Jones made herself thoroughly disliked, and Norma Spear and A1 Newton (without much coaching) did some excellent love scenes. Connie Hall, the princess, won the hearts of everybody, even the good-looking Junior ushers. Dorothy Mitchell was a perfect mother and Gareth Bodwill played the husband splendidly. And we defy any- body to find a cuter “little sister” than Dor- othy Brigham. Busy days followed, but seldom did the Seniors lose their poise or dignity except when Peggy Markt giggled or someone re- ceived his pictures from Purdy’s. The Senior Class pictures are printed (by permission) in the “Voice”. This is an in- ducement to purchase a copy and the staff didn’t request us to advertise; in fact, it has been widely circulated that they prefer that we shouldn’t mention the pictures, lest they be left with a surplus of copies. Now, we have passed our final exams (teachers kindly note) and we are ready to be graduated. Our banquet, graduation, and reception are the last times we are to- gether as Seniors, but always we shall be united by that indomitable spirit, the Spirit of ’31. A PARTING WORD Although we Seniors are leaving Sharon High School, the wise philosophies and characteristics of our beloved faculty will ever remain with us. If some of us should aspire to become artists, or telephone operators, the words of Miss White, “Learn your lines!” will ever ring in our ears. The elephants on the Ivory Salt boxes will always recall Miss Chase, while each winter season will bring us memories of Miss Frost. Or, if a few cf us should become professional hold-up men, we should address our victims in the words of Mr. Barber, “Don’t forget that note; Tomorrow is your last chance!” And then of course, the very sight of bugs will re- mind us of Mr. Held! But all joking aside, we’ve really enjoyed every minute wHh you, Faculty; you’ve been fine sports, and we’ll never forget you ! !

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THE VOICE 15 JUNIOR CLASS Early in the fall the Junior Class pre- sented its first assembly, a mock court scene. The cases brought before the court were complaints about various habits of members of the class. The jury was much moi’e competent in the art of sleeping than that of judging, and the defendants were much more interested in their lunches than in their cases. At Thanksgiving time the history classes put on an original play, “The Courtship of Miles Standisli,” written by Louise Heuser. A little comedy was introduced although the play as a whole was very serious. The cos- tumes attracted much attention. We are sure that they resembled Puritans in a vague way. How’ever, we feel that our little play impressed our audience with the real Thanksgiving spirit. On April 9, the Junior Class presented its third assembly, which was mostly a mu- sical program. Since we are very fortunate in having a great deal of talent in our class, we were able to present a program of vocal solos, duets, a quartette and trio, violin and trumpet solos, and dramatic readings. On November first, the Junior Class in- augurated the social events of the school with a Hallowe’en party. White’s Trouba- dours” provided music for dancing. For those who did not care to dance, there were cards. Many side shows such as fortune-telling, “John Brown’s Remains,” and “Sharon After Dark” were added attractions. On April 17, 19.31, the Juniors of Sharon High School held one of the biggest events of the school year — the Junior Prom. The decoration committee certainly did a marvelous job at transforming the gym- nasium into a most gorgeous flower garden. Every kind of flower imaginable was there. A rock garden occupied one corner of the gymnasium, and around it was a white picket fence covered with morning glories. In the corner was a beautiful fountain made from chips of glass and colored lights. Upon close observation a frog could be seen on the edge of the pool and a big white bunny in one corner. One side of the gymnasium was con- verted into a pine grove, while the opposite side became a garden in which there were seats. This was enclosed by a white fence also covered with flowers. The gates, in the form of arches, were covered with roses. At one end of the gymnasium the four matrons, Mrs. J. J. Rafter, Mrs. M. W. Burlingame, Mrs. C. E. Norris, and Mrs. A. B. Jerauld, were seated on a porch. The orchestra was at the other end of the gymnasium in a grove of pine trees behind a fence of flowers. The leader, Eddie Burke, attracted much attention fi ' om the dancers as well as the non-dancers. To make a romantic atmosphere, the moon hung low and the stars twinkled in the heavens, although it was spriniding out side. Ice cream and cake were served during the intermission. Although there is an old saying “Don’t believe all you hear,” the Juniors feel that what they heard is true, that the prom was one of tne best that Sharon High School has ever had. As the end of the school year approaches, the Seniors are not the only ones with thoughtful expressions on their faces. The Juniors have discovered that they have their problems too. For the unbelievable but verified fact confronts us that we have turned the corner and bumped suddenly into our Senior year. Next year will be our last in Sharon High School. A year ago we were only at the half-way stage of “Sophomoredom.” A year before that we were mere Freshmen, a little frightened as we wondered what lay ahead. During our Junior year, we have probably had more responsibility than ever before. It is our modest hope that our un- dertakings were as thoroughly enjoyed and approved by our fellow students as we wanted them to be. The inevitable approach of our Senior year, however, has awakened us to a sudden realization of our deficiencies, for as Seniors, we shall be expected to lead the school ethically, as well as socially and scholastically. Next year will be our last chance to make the most of high school, and to convey the impression that we wish to leave. As Seniors, of course we aim to maintain and increase the standards for scholastic, arh- letic, and extra-curricular activities that we believe every class should add to the fame and improvement of our school. Realizing that the lower classes think of the Seniors as a prototype, without feeling unduly superior, we hope that we may, by our assumption of the dignity tradition has placed on Seniors, be able to give some en- couragement and help to those who follow us. To those who next year will be Freshmen, timidly taking their first steps toward their Senior year, we want to say that there is really nothing of which to be afraid. To the Sophomores, we prefer a welcome to the Senior section. To the Jun- iors, who take our places next year, we say that we hope that you will have as much fun as we have had. And for ourselves, we hope that we may fill the vacant places of the graduating class in such a way that we will leave behind us as much good will when we are graduating as they are leav- ing now.