Sharon High School - Marsengold Yearbook (Sharon, MA)

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24 1940 YEAR BOOK NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Top Row: J. Bradford, R. A. Whitney, K. Southern, R. Carter. R. Spaulding, R. S. Whitney, H. Paul. Bottom Row: D. Kitterman, J. Baker, I. Bentley, V. Hare, W. Rockette. ' I ' HE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Irene Bentley Eor the past few years, the Sharon Hi h School has been granted the privilege of awarding to a selected group of its student body, keys, symbolic of membership in the National Honor Society. The possession of this key gives the recipient full membership in the Society. The students, worthy of this honor, are selected by a committee, composed of faculty members. The selected students are those students who, throughout their high school career, have dis- played outstanding character traits, excellent school cooperation, and have maintained a representative scholastic standing. Since members are selected from both the Junior and the Senior classes, it is gratifying to realize tlmt [ohn Bradford, irginia Hare, and Douglas Kitterman, tvho were nominated as Juniors, have retained their membership this year. The fol- IcAving were elected to membership this year: Seniors, Janet Baker, Irene Bentley, Robert Car- ter, W ' illiam Rockett, and Richard Spaulding; Juniors, Harold Paul, Kendall Southern, Ralph Whitney, and Richard Whitney. As we leave the hallowed halls of Sharon High School, it is our sincere wish that the above mentioned Juniors wdll carry aloft the torch of character service and stu- diousness that we, as Seniors, pass to them.

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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.

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SHARON HIGH SCHOOL 25 STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL Herbert Gross Why do Ave have a Student Council ? Students unaware of the Council’s duties often ask, “What good does the Council do?’’ Every student should know w hat the Council does, for every member should report to his homeroom on the activities of each meeting. I ' he members of the homeroom should insist upon such a report and should elect members who will report fully and clearly on what takes pLce at the meetings. T he Council member should also explain to the homeroom the kind of problems over which the Council has jurisdiction. The students should give their problems to the Council member to present at the Council meeting. If the Council has no business for its meetings, it means either that the students have neglected to give their problems to their representatives or that our school is so perfect and every student so con- tent that there is no reason for a Student Council. I am inclined to doubt the latter, aren’t you? Our Student Council has accomplished much this season. A calendar was made for all social functions during the year. This body went on rec- ord as being opposed to the prevailing inferior as- semblies and determined to bring about improve- ment. An open forum was planned to discuss the problems of the students, but the failure of pupils to submit topics made it impossible. The Council did its best w ' ith the able guidance and invaluable patience of AIiss Crocker to solve the problems presented by the members. The officers for the year, who were Herbert Gross, Presidfent; William M ' elcher, Vice-presi- dent; Cynthia Allen and Sylvia Paul Secretaries, had the splendid cooperation of Irene Bentley, Ja- net Baker, Jane Clark, Eleanor Rockett, Richard Whitney, IMarylee Ward, Paul Condon, Thomas Coffey, Priscilla Morse, Herbert Turck, Marion Plumner, Gertrude French, Irving Post, Nicholas Vacca, and George Allen.