Sharon High School - Marsengold Yearbook (Sharon, MA)

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22 1940 YEAR BOOK SENIOR PLAY irginia Hare Un Friday evening, March 8, 1940, the Class of 1940 presented Growing Pains as the annual benior Play, tor two months the cast had been rehearsing four times a week. The final perform- ance attested the work and intelligence of both the players and the director. Air. Thomas Brosnan. The production was in charge of Aliss Virginia Hare; Aliss Doris Newton, assisted by Air. Rob- ert Carter and Air. Karl Krauss were in charge of the Hand and Set Properties. Aliss Cynthia Derry was Librarian. Aliss Barbara White was guest pianist at the performance. Now for the cast: John Bradford had very lit- tle difficulty portraying the trials of George AIc- Intyre because of the similarity to his own life — Alary Crocker as Terry Alclntyre didn’t want to grow up — Alarjorie Glines and William Rockett tried to bring up their children — Sophie, the maid of the household, Alarihn Boyce — Airs. Patterson and her socially undeveloped daughter, Ann AIul- len and Janet Baker, respectively, played some of the must comic scenes in the play — Thomas Nel- son, otherwise known as the Traffic Cop was very convincing — The clever sophisticated. Prudence, who stole the hearts of the boys in town, was Arlyn Nelson — among the friends of the Alclntyre fam- ily were Chester Stern, “Duteh,” Richard Spaul- ding, “Brian,” Herman AIcGrath, “Omar,” War- ren Boyce, “Hal,” Sylvia Paul, “Patty,” Cynthia Allman, “Jane,” Florence Urann, “Aliriam,” Cyn- thia Derry, “Vivian,” and Houseguests- — Elsie Butler, Shirley Nelson, Elizabeth Hassam, Joe Stewart, Bill Alelcher, Douglas Kitterman, Alary Segrini, Robert Kitterman and William Buckley. The Director, the Cast, and the Production Staff deserve our commendation for the very entertain- ing and successful presentation of Growing Pains. STENOTYPE CLUB Helen Hodgdon Again this year the Junior and Senior Secreta- rial Classes have organized the Stentype Club un- der our adviser, AI iss Helen B. Crocker. ' There are eighteen members in the Club, and the officers are: President, V irginia Simonis; Treas- urer, Irene Bentley; Secretary, Emily Snow; Pub- licity Alanager, Helen Hodgdon; Chairman of Social Committee, William Rockett. ' Ehe main purpose of our club is to help each one of the members develop his personality by com- ing in contact, socially, with other members. Im- proved social adjustment has shown itself in the amount of increased activity taken by the Commer- cial group in school functions, and we hope this is only the beginning. While meetings have had to come irregularly in activity and parts of class periods, it is hoped that as we prove our purposefulness and service to the school, we will be a scheduled activity. Social meetings have been held at the homes of Helen Hodgdon, Irene iBentley, Elizabeth Hassam, and Virginia Simonis, with a farewell party to the Sen- iors scheduled at Delphine Brule’s home. A very enjoyable evening was spent on the different occa- sions. One social gathering of the Club members was held at the Bell House, where we were joined by Air. B rosnan and the Library ' Staff for dinner, on January 9, 1940. On Wednesday, April 3, 1940, the Club visited the Fisher School in Boston, where we were en- tertained by Air. Smith, ;an assistant. He took us on a tour through the school for the entire morn- ing , after which we had luncheon in the school din- ing room, and left for home about 3:30 P.AI. After lunch Ave went to the Stock Exchange and The Christian Science Publishing House. The Junior officers for next year are as follows: President, Katherine Boyden ; Treasurer, Delphine Brule; Secretary, Alarylee Ward; Publicity Alan- Qger, Bertha West; Chairman of Social Commit- tee, Eleanor Rockett. It will be very difficult to assign the award to the outstanding Senior in this field this year, be- cause the secretarial practice group as a whole have been able to prove their usefulness ; but the award will take into consideration the members’ leader- ship in this association as well as their academic rating.

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SHARON HIGH SCHOOL 21 Robert West leaves his militar} ' stride to Eddie Bergstrom. Irene Bentley bequeathes her titian-tinted tresses to Doris Carter. “Bob” Carter leaves his insomnia and the care of the sheep which jump over his bed posts every night to “Little Boy Blue,” Harold Lurie. Elsie Butler leaves her knack at hair dressing to the Freshman girls. A1 ary Crocker leaves her natural shyness to Bertha West, another shrinking violet. Irving French leaves his perpetual noiseless moccasins to Roger Amadon. -Marjorie Glines leaves her (figured at last) sophistication to the naive Sopho- more girls. A’ thur Gla.titier leaves for Foxboro. Helen Hodgdon leaves her brother. Happy, to whoever can handle him. Bill Rockett leaves his tennis game to Peter Seibert. “Floy” Urann leaves — because of e.xhausted librarians. Marilyn Boyce leaves her quiet ways and individuality to Patty Morgan. Barbara White leaves with deepest regret, remembering the wonderful time she’s had. Mary Segrini leaves her job of errand girl to Connie Swift. Arlyn Nelson leaves the Freshmen and Junior boys to the rest of the girls in the high school. Warren Boyce leaves his conver ' -ational adeptness to Agnes Fitzpatrick. Brooks Buckley deeds his debating ability to Paul Condon. Elizabeth Ferguson wills her famous cooking secrets to Clara Niehold. Emily Snow leaves her dress-designing ability to Barbara Dowman. “Billy” Buckley leaves hi- Ford propaganda campaign to Bob McLean. Chester Stern leaves his way with the “debies” to Allen Singer. Bobby Paul leaves Miss Chase. Herman McGrath leaves his age and experience to Tommy Coffey. Edwin Hughes leaves twenty-extra pounds he doesn’t need to Roma Lang. -Ann Mullen leaves her love of life and ability to live it to anyone who thinks they can do as well. “Libby” Hassam leaves Mr. Ward her adept apologies for her departure. Dana Grue leaves “Jay” King leaves his experience as a man of the world to Warren Armstrong. “Joe” Young leaves his manly phvsique to Mr. Atlas. Helen Cole leaves her quiet subdued manner to the Glee Club. Ted Rockett leaves to Catherine and Eleanor his outstanding athletic ability. In witness, whereof, we, the said Senior Class, do hereunto set out hands, seals and X marks in the presence of three witnesses (sanity not guaranteed) at the time declaring this to be our last wall and testament, June 19, 1940. The Seniors On this, the tenth day of June, 1940, A.D. the Senior Class of Sharon High School, Sharon, Alassachusetts, has signed the above instrument in our presence, de- claring this to be absolutely their last will and as witnesses we three hereunto make our mark. Witnesses: R. Whitney (O) Ditto (OO) Yehudi (X)

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SHARON HIGH SCHOOL 23 SALESMANSHIP CLUB Helen Hodgdon In September, 1938, a group of students study- ing Salesmanship felt that this would be a great opportunity to further their knowledge on the principles of business, combined with social gath- erings, and, thus, after considerable discussion the present Salesmanship Club was formed. I ' he aim of this Club was submitted by Phyllis Wilber, Thelma McLean, and Maigaret Hadden. These girls met many times to draw up a consti- tution which was adopted, from which I will quote to you to give you an idea for what purpose our Club was formed. “That I, as a student, owe an obligation to my Parents or relatives who have made many sacrifices for me; to my school, vhich offers me many oppor- tunities to further my education ; to my country, that gives me liberty under law, and to my own future to become a good citizen with an outstand- ing character. “I ' hal I will use the school facilities to their greatest advantage, which will broaden my inter- ests, increase my knowledge, and determine my habits of sound thinking. “That 1 will develop and practice the art of true friendship, be sociable to others, he of consid- erable help at home, school, and among my associ- ates, and avoid being snobbish at all times, no mat- ter whom I am with, or condemn others of being so. “That I will never undertake cheating in any manner, or become involved in any dishonorable activity. “That 1 will always try to bring happiness at all times into the home, into the school, between friends, and in my country.” The members have undertaken many projects during the past two years of which everyone is proud. This includes the dressing of dolls, and the making of scrapbooks. On June 19, 1940, the members went to the Canton Cripple Home for Children to bring the dolls and scrapbooks which thev had made. Miss Parks, an ass ' stant nurse, graciously showed us through the wards, where our gifts were given to the children Avho were bedridden with all types of deformities. Many enjoyable parties have been attended by all. Dorothy Roche, Chairman of the Social Com- mittee, always filled the evening with enjoyment. We shall always remember what fun Mr. Page had when he played “Jerusalem” and other foolish games. The officers of last year who were responsible for the success of the organization Mere: President, Martha Hare; Vice President, Bertram Friedman; Treasurer, Maurice Rockett; Secretary, Miriam Kerstein. Those M’ho carried out their aims this t ear are: President, William Rockett; Treasurer, Emily SnoM-; Secretary, Helen Hodgdon. As the years roll on Ave hope that our Club will be looked up to as one that abides by the Golden Rule: “Do Unto Others As You Would Like To Have Them Do Unto You.” THE JUNIOR PROM Doris Carter The Junior Prom is noM ' a memory — but w ' hat a pleasant one! On Friday evening. May 10, the gymnasium -was transformed wfith stars, comets, and planets, while from the ceiling hung three large silver stars from whieh spread dark blue rays, the color scheme being blue and silver, a very real and impressive combination. Against a star- covered background, the orchestra, better than pre- vious years, played music which satisfied all, both young and old. The grand march, led by Patricia Morgan and AVilliam Roos, M ' as a major event of the evening, and one of which the Junior Class can be justly proud. In this, as in other phases of the Prom, they went the previous groups one better, as they not only did the diagonals but the spiral as w ell. Refreshments M ere served throughout the eve- ning from a decorative booth which further carried out the theme. At precisely midnight, the stars fell from the sky, (aided by souvenir seekers) marking the close of a huge success for the class of Nineteen Hun- dred and Forty-One.