Sharon High School - Marsengold Yearbook (Sharon, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1942 volume:

7he swam Shawn Jaw Sand Umm THE MARSENGOLD-SHARON HIGH SCHOOLS- SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS VOL. II 1 JUNE, 1942 H. Subscription 82.00 and 31.25 ff X 'S f! J fv- S- i Q 1 1 i 9 I 'lgkmcm WM! Wan 7he Alma Dlater To be sung to the music of HOW Can I Leave Theeffvij Hail! Sharon High School! Fond friend of childhood days, XVith reifrent voices raised, YVe sing thy praiseg Cherished thy name shall be For wisdom rich and rare. And sweet, thy memory, n -1. Sharon, most fair! ....... ' , ..-::.. N ,r x As in these days of youth .-:-...TI gs, -ill' ,-up ,N ,v XVhen hopes and dreams were fgi:,'i xxxxsx L5 VVe heardythy voice up rai 53 For truth and right, x 4....w.. 2 .T.-ll a ,-' lg. Down all the years to Z X - :'-fin'-':' Thy heauteous name,i 5 5-L -1? -:il 1 5 , -'EJ In hearts reserv -, H? 1:-If l' , ,, 11 Sl1UTOn,faT6w6ll5f . 'l 4417? N-Sr as E 54- -g 1- ' '-S. Q, ' ' - ' T '1 ig:wflfwf1 Mq'f2Q-L ..f,' l' s ix Q - T 26' --'.-',.' -T- XS ' .:xbfi? x 'L 1--' -RQQ ' 'ir -, 4 Q . Q.- ,Q To Dir. Clarence Il. edley In sincere appreciation for all that he has done for us, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-two, we dedicate this book, grateful for his many kindnesses, and confident in the knowledge that his influence will continue to direct our steps in the pathways of life as it has guided us through the years at Sharon. We I cyl' 'x Q Jw .sf 3 . 1. Principalgs Message The month of June is the most important month of the school year. It is at this time that secondary schools throughout the nation signify by means of the formal presentation of diplomas that portions of each student body have completed the academic requirements of the schools in which their re- spective members have been enrolled. Students so qualified are then free to follow one of two paths: they may proceed into the Held of higher education, or they may take their places in the world of business and industry. In either case they have ample opportunity to apply in a practical manner those theories of sound citizenship which they have studied during the years previous to graduation. ' You the class of 1942, will have abundant opportunity to engage in industrial and in educational activities according to your choice, but it can- not be too strongly urged that you must never narrow your vision in the pursuit of interests limited by the hours passed in such activities. The good citizen will find time to participate actively in the affairs of his community, for it becomes more and more necessary that each of us be informed about local and national issues if our American way of life is to survive. I exhort you, therefore, to be active, to be intellectually curious, and to be tolerant. I cannot promise as your reward for honest effort mere monetary gain. I can assure you, however, of the respect of those with whom you will be associated, a respect which can be won only through sincerity of purpose and honesty of endeavor.. HAROLD A. CLARK Principal page six aqamaf ,f,v-1,11-C41 idea! ' 1 9 I I I I 1 I I self' SECOND Row-left to right: Miss Dorthea Tyler, Mrs. Bertha A. Snell, Miss Dorothy M. Chase, Mrs. Ruth D. Hall, Mrs. Elsie P. Robinson, Mr. Edward Koskella, Mr. XVilliam A. Kean, Mr. james G. XVeldon, Miss Helen Barr, Miss Charlotte L. Arne, Miss Doris E. Newton, Miss Helen B. Crocker, Mrs. Margaret L. NVells. Firasr Row: Miss Mary M. Flannelley, Mr. Andrew E. Carstensen, Mr. Harold A. Clark, Principal, Mr. Frederick C. XVard, Superintendentg Mr. Harold F. Avery, Mr. Clarence H. Pedley, Miss Barbara Flemings. The Faculty XVe hope that our teachers will remember us as a class which, in spite of all its shortcomings, strove to cultivate an ardor and a zeal for knowledge, worthy of the guidance and instruction they offered us. YVe personally feel that we have been extremely fortunate in having had the privilege of grow- ing into individual personalities with individual ideas and modes of expression under them. XVe are certain, too, that, despite variations in personalities, the class of 1942 recognizes and extolls the faculty as one of the most significant influences in our early development. 24 f ,li X- tx-L pHgC SCUCII The Year Book Staff Business Manager EDXVARD BERCER Feature Editor PETER SEIBERT Photography Editor GEORGE ALLEN Girls, Sports Editor NORBIA BIEISTER Art Stag CJXVENDOLYN ALLEY HARRY GAFFNEY Typography Stag ELLEN lX1CNALIAB.A BETTY FRYE 'IEAN VVILSON XI.-RRY BREININER Editor-in-Chief IRVING POST Managing Editor D.-XX'ID BISHOP Literary Editor Biography Editor RUTH FLANAGAN CARYL ANDREWS Art Editor Typography Editor XIARION PLUBIIXIER CATHERINE ROCKETT Boys' Sports Editor XVESLEY ROBINSON Circulation Manager HELEN VOIT Biography Stag CERTRUDE FRENCH ELEANOR FISHIXIAN CARLOTTA VITALI BARBARA HUGHES Feature Stag HERBERT TURCK Sports Editor DAVID NICKERSON PETER H.AI.L Faculty Adviser MR. XVILLIAIXI A. KEAN Photography Stag IRYING TRAUT XVILLIAM GARDNER Business Stag HELEN VOIT FRANK FITZPATRICK -IOHN SHYNE KJ EA, fi rl-4.. Vfj' M 'LAO il lnufrb F.: ,flcfv-N-J 7 ' ,I gf ' nt yrltisywo 1 7, True CLASS OF 1942 .................,........ ...... ........... .... 1 J age ten I,l'l'I'1llANY ................ ..., l mga twenty One S'l'l'lJl-INT .'Xf l'IYl'l'lliS .... ....... 1 mage thirty-thine :XlJYl'Ili'l'ISl'INII-INTS ...... ...... 1 Iago fiftv Om gnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn-5 E 2 5 2 2 in 5 2 anne EE E fnnnnnnne nnnnnnni Annnnnnb gnnnnng nnn nnn E E 2 2 2 2 gnnnnng 'innnnng innng 2 S 2 innnnnn nnnff-nn1nnnnnn'F' innnnnnnnnnnnf E mnnnnnnm mnnnnnnnfi qnnnnnnff ?nnnnnn? E 'E innnnnnnn F g - Eternal aspiration after life and joy Exulting, he screams and swings Through a vaulted arc of blue far on his way with ey A That clearly mock the thought of downward list, - And ever climbing upward, seeking some loftier vision Or some braver world to view, he mounts. Ascending still, he sweeps aloft till the roof of heaven Is giddy with wonder at his might. ,..-- r' gg.. .LT-. X bu- Q , ..-1? 5 -5..--'fa Q'--,. --0 A- - E5 Psa , wr 23 'tiff' - .is -i-?3 P' U Th E I s 4-N--'Q 5 e e lib?-:fi-5 j .,' .1 Q:- f A j ff' . 5' .:1.:'--1--.L-1 .Q - ,.-1' ig, Beyond the bows of the departing day 2--'--1-2'-.L-'I .2 L1-'If XVe look above the golden sun and darklin ' ,Qfq ,-:--1--:'T1 . , , , 1 .E T-' :jf 1 Q 5- Beholding in the clearness of 1mmeasu1ahlB 4 ,.4.? ,-Sr ggi An eagle-soaring, wheeling de l!! , i 55:1 5' And as we gaze, we hear his cr - -1,1r.'Q'.1rf u- 2-1. fr..-,A-SSX ,... AH . - - .- . ' 'f. we- -Ilfvlm I ' From mountain crags etc 2 , ,Q . - , ..., ' ' .-. Xx N g sX'?T?5 B -i1-i----.L N 5 . lb!--. He symbolizes in the - - s bb - 5 ,- x 15. s Magnifdcent in flight, majestic, kingly, he flings himself Against the heavens like an ancient standard Held high above the turmoil and the strife, Bearing the insignia of that truth and right In defense of which no cause shall die unchampioned, Nor yet prevailing, shall scorn to vision NVith the keen, far glance of that bird on high, a further quest, A call to deathless victory fashioned out of principle and blood. VVe view the king of birds through the mist of humanity's distress, Keeping constant vigil in the lonely bleakness of his brooding hour. His shrieking cries, a clarion call to arms, which throbs Incessantly in our ears, and we, responding to this cry, Scan his lofty universe with quickening pulse, VVith painful, throbbing breath, wringing assent From the silent places of the heart, Stirred to manly rhythm with the beat of soaring wings Against the sky. Irving Post l l F NM' X I 'I Vs Y v J 1 X y page len GEORGE HENRY ALLEN Bud He is carefree as one can bei' Activities: Class Treasurer l, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1: Dramatic Club l: Sophomore Trot 2: Intramurals 2: Junior Prom 3: Senior Re- ception 3: Basketball 3: Frost Trot 4: Year Book 4: Baseball Manager 4: Varsity Club 4: Halloweien Party 4. No matter how long or weary the day may be, Bud always has a cheery quip to brighten us. His natural faculty for shedding cares with such superb ease is not the least of his charms. On the serious side he also has a genuine talent for photography. GXVENDOLYN ELAINE ALLEY Gwen Every artist dips his brush in his own soul Activities: P. T. A. Circus 2: Sophomore Trot 2: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Year Book 4: junior Prom 3: Senior Reception 4: Frost Trot 4: Halloween Party 4. Gwen is constantly in a state of emotional eifervescence for one reason or another. Wie long ago learned to call on her whenever an artistic touch was desired. Between times her pleasing voice is often raised in song, the memory of which will remain with us always. HELEN CARYL ANDREWS Cain Dicineiy tall, and most divinely fairu Activities: P. T. A. Circus 2: Glee Club 2, 4: Junior Prom 3: Senior Reception 3: Frost Trot 4: Year Book 4: Air Raid Courier 4: Senior Play 4: Orchestra 3, 4. Caryl is animation personified. Her charming and cordial person- ality has made her a favorite with everyone. Her versatility was profitably displayed in a delightfully capable characterization of Mrs. Mclntyre in Young April. EDXVARD BIARTIN BERGER Eddie High erected thoughts, seated in the heart of eourtesif' Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2. 3: Captain 4: Traflic Squad 3: President 4: Student Government, Vice President 4: P. T. A. Circus 2: Sophomore Trot: Intramurals 1, 2: Junior Prom: Senior Play 4: Year Book 4: Frost Trot 4: Air Raid Courier 4: Librarian 3, 4: Varsity Club President 4: Honor Society 3, 4. Eddie, a dapper young man, has been frequently entrusted with class offices because of his unusual administrative ability. His prowess both as a basketball player and as an actor of merit was typical of all he does. Despite these achievements his genuinely modest per- sonality won for him a host of friends and the respect of every member of the senior class. DAVID XVINN BISHOP Daren Ile dmieeth out the thread of his verhosity finer than the staple of his lll'gtll7il'lifn Activities: Student Council l: Dramatic Club 1: Sophomore Trot 2: Intramurals 2: Junior Prom 3: Basketball 4: Baseball 3, 4: Honor Society 3, 4: Senior Play 4: Varsity Club 4: Traffic Squad 4: Clcc Club l, 2, 3, 4. Dave is the proud possessor of a healthy voice, which he used with equal facility in expounding profound philosophical theories and in charming the hearts of unsuspecting maidens. On the serious side, David's brilliant scholastic record insures a bright future for him. BIARY ESTHER BREXIXER Mini Underneath her silence, there is sincerity and kiiidizeszsf' Activities: junior Prom: Frost Trot. A dutv entrusted to Marfs care is sure to receive conscientious treatment. Among many attractive qualities, often overlooked, is her subtly submerged sense of humor. For this and for a proven de- pendability we have enjoyed hax ing her as a class mate. VIRGINIA .XXX BREBINER Ginny', On with the c1'ance.' Let joy be unconfined. No ,sleep ,til morn, when youth and pleasures nzeetfi Activities: Clee Club -1: Senior Plav. How different Ginny is from Marv! XYe shall alwavs associate with her merry peals of laughter ringing through the corridors, and her positively fiirtatious manner that caught the fancv of such a host of swains that she reigned unchallenged as the social butterfly of 1941. ELEANOR H.-XRRIET COX Red Good nature is the beauty of the mind Activities: junior Prom 3: Senior Reception 531 Clee Club 1, 2, 3: Frost Trot -1. XVe never did get to know Eleanor very well, so quiet and retiring was her manner among us. Nor did her beautiful red hair fulfill the promise that traditionally accompanies possession of titian locks. Quite to the contrary. Eleanor seemed alwavs to be rapt in a world of her own ELEANOR IRENE FISI-IMAX Klxxvackyb Nothing great was ever achieced without enthu.s'ia.s-rn Activities: Dramatic Club lg P. T. A. Circus 25 P. T. A. Play 2g Sophomore Trot 25 Clee Club I. 2. 3g Halloween Partv 34 Senior Reception 3g junior Prom 3g Orchestra Librarian 3, -lg Senior Play 45 Year Book 4. Always full of enthusiasm with a willing hand a helpful word, is our gay little chum Eleanor. Her sparkling wit and irrepressible spirits have added spice to many a conversation. XVe shall most of all remember Eleanofs superb performance in the senior play, one that was truly worthy of a professional. FRANCIS AXTONINE FITZPATRICK Frank Nothing is irnp0.s-sible to a willing heart Activities: Basketball 3, -lg Class President 3, -lg Intramurals 1, 2: Junior Prom 35 Sophomore Trot 2g Senior Reception 3g Frost Trot 4. XVhether the battle was lost or won, Frank was sure to have at- tempted in some manner to bring it to a successful conclusion. His perseverence during class meetings was worthy of a Churchill. YVe all appreciate Frank's loyal efforts in behalf of the class of 1942. s L . page eleven Vx-'21, I C NV? . x N6 Xl X3 ff...4.u...Xc x t F Rex X M Q RUTH ANNE FLANACAY Flash Hcr tonffue ls the pen o a ready zrrzter Actrxrtres Drlmltic Club 1 Sophomore Trot 7 P T A C1r us 7 un1or Prom 3 Xerr Book 4 Senior Plax 4 Semor Receptson 3 Frost Trot 4 Ruths hterirx knowledge is truh astoundmg She frequently unrzes us with clsu il illusions to the Creek clramz to sav nothing of her enthusrlstic sorties mto the hiddenmost recesses of English hterrture Her splendid uork rn the Senlor Plu xx IS plamlv ex pccted of her for it rex ealed pubhclx the talent for clramatres that lofficlllx iccompimes her Havsless dictron CERTRUDE ELOISE FRENCH Sandy Mzselnef tlzou an afoot -'lctnities Drrmltic Club Glee Club 1 7 3 4 Sophomore Trot Cheer Lelder P T A Cncc umor Prom 3 Senior Reception 3 Clrss Secretarx 3 Bisketblll 4 Terr Book 4 Semor Pln 4 H1ll0XK69H Partw 4 Humor incl I'l11SLl1l6f lllllllillted seemed frlxx us to be in order xxhenex er our blonde siren xx is present Gertrude xx IS especllllv in her element durmff Ll'l9fl1lStI'X l1l7OI'lt0I'X period Credit lb due her for U1 excellent performlnce in the senior pllx IS well is for her persexerence xuth the cheer lelders xxhom she tlrelesslx coached HELEN COR A FRISBEE Cufldlcs 0 nord n ze is 1 just snnplt or -Xctixities Clee Club 7 Sophomore Trot 7 umor Prom 3 Frost Trot Helen 18 const mth bubblmv oxcr xxlth mirth coxh shikmg her golden locks it someone Bec lusc It is one of thc finest lrts when pioperlx cultixited ue frmklx rclmlre Helens 1l71lltX to flppelr to be busx clomff nothing It 111 C6ftllI1lX no one his exer been lble BETTH IE -XNNE FR1 E Cmcc is zn all hm steps in etcrq gesture clwnzfzj ALUXITIGS Puppct Club 1 Drrmitic Club 1 Cllss Secretlrw 1 7 ,Studcnt Council 1 7 Sophomore Trot umor Prom Senior Re cc itlon 3 t uh 4 Orches 4 Xelr Boo Scnlor Pl IX 4 Bcttx with hcr sxxttt soplnstic itccl xx ix her Urrcc md 1dm1r1ble sc x tl of ll -X SllI'plI'Sll'lQ miss for lll her olcl word chnm she has 1 gift for replrtec th it will help to msure for her tic brwhtcst of luturcs m XGITS to co ie HENRX IAXII' S CAFFNE1 Harry nt lxllllll ILIIIIY lic can do till llc tr c ixrtics scbrll 7 3 -1 Sccrctm 4 Sophomorc Trot 7 umor r nn 3 nmor 111 ation ros ro In runurl s 7 Sc mor Pl ix 4 A lrtist cf p oxcn llJlllX Ilxrrx his U1 Qrtistlc ltI11pLI'lIl1GI'lf too His stuchccl rtstru Hut most of us but smill opportunity to mnkc his Kqllllllllllll but tlu sclcct compmx of his closcst frxcnds ch r 1 grind fc 1 Lvni ATA 4 L 11 ,, U . 1 ' ' ': 1 1 , g 2.1 . . . . 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J M '.., 1 ' l ' 1' , .' if 1 ' 1 1 1 ' 5 l 1 'h ' ' 4' 1 5 1 n . v ' 1 , wr r No 1 ' ' ' ' ' l ' iesl' A'l 1Q: B11. 1 Z., 5, 3 '1 I' 3 ' 1 Lg I ' P 4 ig ' l'l1 11 ' 31 F it T t 35 t1 1l.' 1, L, . n -1 i r '1 1 'ij 4 ,' 45 1 1 ' 'i , A - 1 2 . 2' A . ss , A1 s s - - 1 iv - U- gi- ' x 5 will xou- fo him as 1 L 1 -ll iw! XVILLIAM BUCKLAND GARDNER BilI,' Just ask me and I will do it Activities: Senior Play 44 junior Prom 34 Senior Reception 34 Hallowe'en Party 44 Frost Trot 44 Sophomore Trot 2. XVe like to picture Bill rushing about the school with his blue shop apron on and his tools in hand. A very handy man is NVillia1n in more ways than one. He is also notably gifted with his camera, which he wielded with admirable results in our behalf throughout the past year. PETER CHAMBERLAIXE HALL Pete As a wit if not frst, in every first linen Activities: Tennis 1, 4g Dramatic Club lg Basketball 1, 44 Orchestra 44 Glee Club 1, 44 Varsity Club 44 Senior Play 4. Pete reminds us of a friendly pup4 always the possessor of a pleasant greeting for everyone he meets, he has witty remarks for every occasion. Although Pete's carefree manner would never suggest it, he has, too, an unusual ability to create beautiful music with his magic flute, which seems to us his most characteristic mode of ex- pression. JOHN BENT HEMENXVAY I0lmie None know me as I know' myself' Activities: Sophomore Trot 24 P. T. A. Circus 24 Librarian 24 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 44 Junior Prom 34 Reception 34 Frost Trot 44 Senior Play 4g Aplool Club Concert 4. Tall, blond, handsome Iohn always seemed a rather quiet lad rntil a song was called for4 then he would burst forth with great gusto in rhapsodies of sheer delight. Sincerely helpful and genuinely dependable, john's generosity on countless occasions was equal, fittingly, to his ever-courteous Chesterfieldian manner. PRISCILLA HOXVE Cilla,' Come, sing now, for I know you sing wellv Activities: Student Government 14 Sophomore Trot 24 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 44 junior Prom 34 Senior Reception 34 Frost Trot 44 Senior Play 4. Priscilla was our petite mademoiselle with the surprisingly large voice. The possessor in addition of a beaming smile. Priscilla sang, danced, and acted her way through four delightful years, which were most properly climaxed by her very clever dramatization of the femme in Young April. BARBARA EMMA HUGHES Barb The secret of success is constancy of purpose Activities: Student Council 24 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 44 Iunior Prom 34 Sophomore Trot 24 Tennis Manager 34 Senior Play 4g Frost Trot 4g Halloween Party 4g P. T. A. Circus 34 Dramatic Club 14 Honor Society 4. It was always to Barb that we went whenever we wanted. assistance, knowing that our requests would invariably be graciously grantedl NVe admire too her conscientious devotion to her studies, her success with which betokens further success in .all she does in later life. Mfr 2 Arif rg' lf 1 ff page thirteen awww Q .L g u .-x si, .P.:Hi, tfflw f ':B ' Q7CZ e.' l , . page fourteen JOHN LANDALL Speed Silence i.s more eloquent than words Activities: Christmas Assembly I: P. T. A. Circus . A shy, quiet fellow, with a warm, friendly smile, John, like many another sage, has generally thought it best to reserve unto himself his most cherished thoughts. Beneath this reserve however there issues forth from time to time a deep-throated chuckle of merriment, the proper secret to his genial nature. FLORENCE LOUISE LAVEZZO Flossy,' In all things she is cery wise, which shows you cannot judge by sizcn Activities: Junior Prom 3: Frost Trot 4: Glee Club 3, 4. Flossy has frequently been the target of good-natured joking, which, considering her invariably pleasant disposition, is naturally to be expected. Gifted with a truly admirable poise, she has a queenly manner that holds us in awe of her when she chooses to assume it. Added to this her flashing smile should be a most valuable help toward success in this world of business. HELMUTH JOHN LEHMBECHER BulJi To be weak is miserable Activities: Clee Club Ig Intramurals 1, 2: Sophomore Trot 2: Traffic Squad 4, Senior Play 4. Bubi's dream has long been to go into the army air force. Certainly no one would deny that he has the fighting spirit that it takes to make a real soldier. More important even than this is his ability to apply himself with intelligence to the performance of every serious task confronting him. JOHN WILLIAM MCGRATH Red For courage mounteth with oecasionl' Activities: Model Airplane Club 1: Intramural 1, 2: Sophomore Trot 2, Junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3g Frost Trot 45 Senior Play 4. John will be remembered for his gorgeous, red top which lighted him on his way through the building on innumerable errands. Though blessed with the traditional traits of all red-heads, like the gentleman that he is, he manages hansomely to control his temper at all times: that is almost all. His unfailing cooperation with the decorating committees for dances was always appreciated. ELLEN CLARA MCNAIXIARA Nellie lt is tranquil people who aceoniplislz l7lllf'lIn Activities: Junior Prom 3: Frost Trot 3: Senior Play 4. Although Ellen has been with us for only two years she has made many friends among her classmates in that time. Ellen is a very clever seamstress, in fact, she frequently fashions her own clothes. One of the quietest members of the class, her warm smile betrays a most friendly personality. NORBIA EMMA MEISTER Maestro 'LA merry heart maketh ll merry COlll1f6'IlllllCCn Activities: P. T. A. Circus 2, Sophomore Trot 2, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Tennis I, 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior Prom 3, Field Hockey 31 Senior Play 43 Student Council 4, Ping-pong Tourna- ment 4g Honor Society 4. Norma has been an athletic star for so long that we might too easily take her amazing talents for granted. As state tennis champion and girls' basketball captain she has worn her honors with a modesty aptly attuned to a personality that has won for her the respect and confidence of the entire class. ELEANOR PRISCILLA MORSE Pussy Her air, her manners, all who sau' llfI'll1fI'Cdn Activities: Dramatic Club Ig Sophomore Trot: -Iunior Prom 33 Senior Play 4. Priscilla's delicate drawl and winsome smile haxe set her apart in a special little corner of our hearts. Blessed with a flawless com- plexion and a distinctive feminine grace. she has the admirable faculty of appearing faultlessly well dressed upon every occasion. DAVID ARNOLD NICKERSON Dui:ei' A fair exterior is silent recommenclutionu Actixities: Halloweien Party 4g Frost Trot'-lg Sophomore Hop 43 Basketball Intermurals 43 Varsity Club 45 Basketball Assistant Manager 4. Dave is one of the class mysteries, at times we think we know him, and then again we question our presumption. Coming to Sharon High in his senior year, he has made many friends in the briefest period. Dave was memorable as the ultra-sophisticated romancer in the outstanding role of i'Bert Parsons in the senior play. FREDERICK CHRISTIAN NIETHOLD 4'Fred,' A't'yities: Sophomore Trot 2: Junior Prom 3, Frost Trot 4, Vice President 4, Senior Play 4. Freddie is among the quiet members of the class. He believes in the excellent policy of thinking before speaking. All of which is most fortunate, for when he speaks he invariably has something to say worth hear'ng. Freddieis lighter moments reyeal a sense of humor that is truly quaint. KIURIEL ORNELI.. Merryi' Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee lest and youthful Jollitgf' Activities: Clee Club l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Reception 4. Muriel seems always to be cheerful and just as busy as can be. She and friend Zoey have regularly entertained us with their unique duets. Her talent for banging out popular tunes and sentimental ditties at the piano helped to brighten the hours for us all. 1 IQ N'Xx Y 1 1 x - ll f' ,,,ff A ze., rl 5 ,ro- y :iff 7 X fQ2 V! I I I I I 0 K fi, we Q '91 page si,v'l1'1'n MARION PLUKIKIER Minn She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think of' Activities: Puppet Club 1, Dramatic Club: Clee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Sophomore Trot 2: Student Council 1, 2: Vice President 3, Senior Reception 3, Tennis Team 3, Ping Pong 3, 4: Senior Play 4: Frost Trot 4, Basketball Manager 4, Year Book 45 School Election 4: Honor Society 4. Of Marion vve can say with most definite conviction that everything she does is sure to be done vvell. Her delightful personality and winning vvays have won the admiration even of her fiercest female competitors. As Terry,, in the senior play, she was a Hnaturalf, MARY XIARAIORIE POIRIER Maggy Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peacel' Activities: Clee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Sophomore Trot 22: P. T. A. Circus 2: Junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3. NIargy's happy-go-lucky attitude toward life has always been a constant surprise to us. She is very clever with her hands, and from a simple piece of cloth, she can fashion the Ioveliest gown. IRVINC RITSON POST Ire They are nccer alone that are accompanied with noble thoughtsv Activities: Student Government 1, 4, President 4, Clee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Tennis Team 2, 3: Librarian 2, 3: Honor Society 3, 4: Traffic Squad 3, 4: Varsity Club 4: Editor-in-Chief of the Year Book 4: Basketball 3, 4. Irvis warm and cheerful personality has become one of the hall- marks of the class of I-12. His skill in sports was more than evident during the past tvvo years especially. His portrayal of Professor McIntyre in Young April was very intelligent. Much of the credit for the 1942 year book belongs to Irv for his untiring efforts in making it a success. ROBERT NORMAN POXVERS Bob I lrelieife it because it is impossible Activities: Clee Club 1, 22: Traffic' Squad 3, 4, Vice President 4: Student Cov ernment 4: Intramurals 2: Air Raid Courier 4: Senior Play 4: Senior Reception 3: Hallowe'en Party 4: Frost Trot 4. Bob. the gentleman of the stentorian voice and political ambitions, has been regularly featured about school as the otlicial student carpenter. He and his pal, Bill Cardner, are forever chasing about attempting to fix something. Bob's proficiency in this direction was perehaps never more appreciated than during the Senior Play. :XRTIIUR NVESLEY ROBINSON 1I'f'.sn Front the crown of his hearl to the sole of his foot, he is all niirthn Activities: Sophomore Trot: junior Prom 3: Senior Reception 3, Tennis Team 2. 3: Intramurals 2, 3, 4: Clee Club l, 2. 3, 4: Senior Play -ig Year Book 4: Traffic Squad -1, Varsity Club 4. XV:-s's hilarious sense of humor has had us all in stitches at one time or another. Ilis pungent remarks have established his reputation as a rare raeonteur. ll' this were not suilicient, his ability to tweak a ping-pong ball agilt-ly across the table to the d.smay of his oppo- nents simply sets him apart among mortals. CATHERINE ELIZABETH ROCKETT Kate,' She is ever quiet, strong, and wisei' Activities: Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Iunior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3, P. T. A. Circus 2, Year Book 4, School Election 4, Hallowelen Party 4. Catherine's prodigious exercising program as a participant in all sports, must be the secret key to her loveliness. Despite her shy and quiet manner, she has made many loyal friends, a fact which speaks eloquently of a perfectly-rounded disposition. XVe know that neither students nor teachers will soon forget the many hours she has devoted to typing manuscripts for them. ROSLYN BERNICE RODNIAX Ronnie', A smile for all, a welcome glad, a jovial winning way she had Activities: junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3, Glee Club 3, 4, Frost Trot 4, Senior Play 4. I'd really like to know her better is the observer's frequent re- action to Roslyn's greeting. Ever ready with a cheerful remark or a Hash of that winning smile, Ronnie can brighten the dullest day. The entire senior play cast is grateful for her splendid work as a prompter for Young April, a task which she carried out faultlessly. SANFORD PRESCOTT ROGERS SandyD Life is not so .short but that there is always time enough for courtesy Activities: French Club 2, Operetta 3, Clee Club 1, 2, 3. Sandy takes leave of us at graduation to join the air corps. He has been with us only a year, but we've enjoyed his company always. A very studious young man, he knew the value of an education and sought to gain it in the face of disheartening obstacles. XVe con- fidently predict that he will do as well for his country as he ha, done here at Sharon. PETER XVERNER SEIBERT Petey Brecity is the .spice of lifen Activities: Ski Team 2, P. T. A. Circus 2, Sophomore Trot 2, Intramurals 2, 3, 4, Tennis Team 2, 4, TraHic Squad 4: Student Government 3, junior Prom 3, Varsity Club 4, Year Book 4, Air Raid Courier 4, Salvage Agent 4, School Election 4, Frost Trot 4. Pete is the ski champion of senior and always seems happiest when he is racing over a snowy slope or trail. His subtle sense of humor, although somewhat submerged by his modest shyness, comes flashing through from time to time like sun shining through the clouds. Helpful fellow that he is, Peter has always been on hand to volunteer his services for any undertaking of the class. JOHN DAVID SHYNE alayv Young fellows will he young fellows-'i Activities: Student Council 1, Intramurals 1, 4, Model Airplane Club 1, C-lee Club 1, 2, Sophomore Trot 2, Junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3, Frost Trot 4, Senior Play 4, Year Book 4, Varsity Club 4. Although John may not be impressive of stature, his good-hearted- ness and humor make him one of the best liked and most highly- considered members of the class of 1942. His difficulties during chemistry laboratory period were a great source of merriment to the rest of the class, but this amusing note did not perturb jay, who has generally been known to finish whatever he starts. 'D A ,XM in f fi 'Q pflgl' SC'UCl'llCCll ,O 9 o W j ff illfilp 5 I g... I f 'N l 'us . . t. . . if! , , vJk--'i -I. l . I vo. ' f - page eiglileelz 3 HELEN ANNE STENVART Stew', Her dainty fingers fashioned beautiful thingsn Activities: Sophomore Trot 2, junior Prom 33 Senior Reception 3. Helen was a shy, quiet girl with a pensive air. Although she never had much to say, her warm smile was a winning invitation to friendly intimacies. She, as well as her chum, Margie, passed her pleasantest hours fashioning clever garments for herself. PAUL HONEY TANNER Paul An aetice, ardent mind Activities: junior Prom 3, Frost Trot 4, Senior Play 45 Traffic Squad 4, Student Election 4, Basesball 4. Paul is another of our hard working seniors. VVhenever the dig- nitaries of 1942 embarked upon a social venture, Paul was ready and willing to assist. We know but little about Paul's other abilities, but we have discovered that he can play baseball, as he convincingly showed us during the past season. IRVING FRANCIS TRAUT KlIrU7P In quietness is concealed mirth Activities: Sophomore Trot 2, Junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3, Irv is another strong, silent gentleman. Though we've known him for four years, there is actually little that we truly know about him. A member of the clan of Bill and Bud, he, too, had fun snapping pictures with his camera. In fact, it was more than a little dis- concerting to find Irv popping up with a camera for a sudden kill. ZOE MARIORIE TRAUT Zoey Take your jill of all this laughteri' Activities: junior Prom 34 Senior Play 4, Clee Club I, 2, 3, 4. I Zoe's ability to keep happy was beyond us. She could laugh at nothing joyously, even hysterically. Rarely composed for long, with her soft, sweet voice it was but natural that she should enjoy im- mensely sitting in the midst of the soprano section in glee club outsinging her hopeless companions. PATRICIA TRUNDY ..PUt,, There is sweet music here Activities: junior Prom 3, Orchestra 3, 4, Clee Club 3, 4. Pat was the main prop, the soul of our small but valiant orchestra. Into her work she poured her heart to compensate for the lack of numbers by a wealth of enthusiasm. Between times she did excellent work in lending her voice in song to the glee club chorus. HERBERT TURCK, IR. Herlf, A man of mark-and donit forget the ladies' Activities: Intramurals l, Sophomore Trot 2, Tennis Team 2, 3, 4, P. T. A. Circus 2, Ping Pong Tournament 1, 2, 4, Junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3, Basketball Assistant Manager 3, Librarian 4, Year Book 4, Frost Trot 4, Traflic Squad 4, Honor Society 4. Herb, a strikingly blond gentleman with a courtly air, was, to the fascination of many an innocent damsel, our wolf in sheep's clothing. Handsome Herbert's harem would put any mere sultan's to shame. Distinguished as the possessor of a formidable vocabulary, he played an excellent game of tennis, managed the basketball team, and oc- casionally dropped in at glee club meetings for a social call. NICHOLAS ANCELO VACCA nATidkv lVhat a strange power there is in silencev Activities: Model Airplane Club 1, Christmas Assembly 1, Intra- murals l, 2, 4, P. T. A. Circus 2, Student Council 2, Halloweien Party 3, junior Prom 3, Senior Play 4, Traffic Squad 4. YVho will take Nick's place among the chivalrous males next year when the teachers want their inevitable typing done? Nickls willing- ness to do a variety of things was much appreciated. Never enthusi- astic about sports, he instead spent his time running errands, working in the shop, and studying. Could one ask for more? JOHN VAN VAERENXVYCK Vans The world knows nothing of its greatest menv Activities: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Traffic Squad' 4, Senior Play 4, Amplifier Operator 4. Johnny played baseball four years for the school, during which time he leamed the art of team work, and practice was fun for him. He also was entrusted with important errands for the oflice. In fact it has occurred to us that with john's departure it is doubtful whether the absence lists will be circulated on time next year. CARLOTTA MARY VITALI mPefite,' The most resplendent hairv Activities: Dramatic Club 1, Clee Club 1, 2, 4, Sophomore Trot 2, Junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3, Orchestra 3, Librarian 3, Chief Librarian 4, Student Government, Secretary 4, Senior Play 4, Year Book 4, Volley Ball 4, Frost Trot 4. Carlotta has always been admired for her ability to take an ever- lasting ribbing good-naturedly. Her extraordinary talent for music has long been recognized by the student body. On the personal side, easily her outstanding feature is her beautiful blue-black hair, which is the secret envy of every girl in school. HELEN FLORENCE VOIT Jidge', She came, she saw, she conquered Activities: Junior Prom 3, Senior Reception 3, Air Raid Courier 4, Clee Club 4, Year Book 4, Frost Trot 4, Senior Play 4, Honor Society 4. YVith her charming Pennsylvania accent and lively personality, Helen has made many true and loyal friends. Her help has also been appreciated in the oliice during lunch hour. Alternately serious and gay, irrepressible Helen will be fondly remembered for the vi- vacious manner which endeared her to us all. 41 . lx 461 Ali page nineteen 7- 69,5 L . v , 1,1 -f? 5 1 A6554 page luwalif RUTH NVEIR Huthy Give thy thoughts no tonguel' Activities: Junior Prom 3g Senior Reception 3. Although Ruth had little to say in class, her few utterances re- vealed a serious nature within. Her conscientious work in invariably assisting with decorations for dances was typical of Ruth's willingness to help out with every venture of the class of 1942. JEAN MARY WILSON uleanv As merry as the day is long Activities: Iunior Prom 3g Senior Reception 34 Air Raid Courier 4g Year Book 4g Senior Play 45 Frost Trot 45 Basketball 4g Hallowelen Party 4. NVe have often wondered how one person could he so gay and care-free as jean and we have simply refused to take her seriously when she speaks. There was never a dancer on the floor as smooth and graceful as jean, nor a more considerate young lady off the floor than this happy-go-lucky miss. JOSEPH LEO MARSHALL, IR. 1924 - 1941 And the stately ships go on To their haven nndcr thc hillg But O for the touch of a vanishld hand, And the sound of a voice that is stilll - T0l1ny.s'or1 IIIUIII gljlllllle Qlllllls illlllllg Qlllllg 2 3 SMH gl E Q E 'llllllllllllllllllflh' funn -lllllllllrf 51 E IF --2-... 2 2 l Qi-s f i E E 2 E 2 3 E as 2 E 5 ? E gg gg - Q 1 gg was '-f' tii if' Y Qji 1, Y i:f,i F I 5 4' IIlIL LE , gg ? T4 gf if !, 'S FE IE -2- Q 1 f E 1 IIII E Illllllllllli f Class Documents Class History Realizing fully that we are the most unusual class that Sharon High School has produced in countless generations fwell, three or four, anywayj, we have attempted to set forth in a fitting manner the heroic facts of our history in order that the minds of our juniors, especially, shall be duly im- pressed, and that they may learn to follow in our footsteps. Listen, then children .... long ago, when the world was young, we entered upon our academic careers .... that was in September of the year 1930. School was a glorious adventure in those days-we sang and played games, had our milk and crackers, and took our afternoon naps with carefree abandon. From time to time we put on our rubbers and were marshalled into two straight lines for the walk to the high school. Here certain mysterious, oflicious creatures attempted to determine whether we were susceptible to scarlet fever, or could possibly give diphtheria to our friends and relatives. YVe looked with awe on the high school in those days .... only dimly conscious that some day we, too .... little did we know! So we progressed happily enough until our third year. Then, we really became sophisticated' Armed with the knowledge that 4 x 9 equals 36, and some interesting and highly original facts on the home life of the Eskimo, we could afford to laugh at the crop of wide-eyed infants who had appeared in the grade below us. Quite naturally, we spent the next three or four years growing in wisdom, in accordance with our stupendous intellectsg and quite naturally, too, everyone approved of us except our long-suffering teachers, by the sweat of whose brows we acquired the wherewithal to carry ourselves so admirably. C011 second thought, we guess that even they loved us a litttle.j But now we had not time for vain regrets, having arrived at last on the threshold of greatness, we entered the ninth grade. True, we had to overcome the prejudices of the juniors and seniors, who for some unknown reason still imagined that they were of importance to the school. We were an enthusiastic group that year of 1938-39, determined to make good. Our renowned dramatic club presented a short play about the middle of the year. which was very well received. Last, but not least, of our achievements were the selected scenes from julius Caesar, reminiscent of Mr. Alfred B. Lord, our English teacher. Then we became sophomores, bent earnestly upon doing our best to give nervous prostration to Mr. Clarence Pedley, our unsuspecting home room teacher. VVe were the youngest members of Miss Chase's world history class, and we soon took advantage of that situation by cleverly letting the seniors do all the work. Mr. Thomas Brosnan joined us that year, and under his able direction, we presented our program, Schools of Yesteryear. before the Parent-Teacher Association. During the year we also gave a demonstration radio program entitled Interviews with the Past, in which Shakespeare was interviewed to the enjoyment of all, and of course, our Sophomore Trot. an informal afternoon dance, was enjoyed by all who attended. Mr. lVilliam A. Kean was added to the list of why come back to school' page twenty-one items in September, 1940. NVe had then reached the exalted heights of juniors, and did we feel good about it! Our social events were highlights of the year, especially our Junior Prom. We slaved toward the final result, and entering the gym on that fateful night we were conHdent that our under sea fantasy was well worth the effort we had spent. And why not? Where else could one have seen such pink sharks, such purple octopi, and those gorgeous gold and silver bubbles! From all this we had in addition, a very welcome margin of profit to show for our efforts. The Senior Reception was equally as successful. We naturally made it so. And suddenly we were seniors! Most of us never knew how it did happen, but we were not to be caught unprepared, and we have acquitted ourselves of our tremendous responsibilities most admirably. The Hrst of these events designed to bring our talents before the public was the Frost Trot. Those who attended found the gym appropriately decorated with pine branches, icicles, and Herbert Turck. A good time was provided including dancing to the music of recordings, and those ever-welcome refreshments, altogether the affair was entirely successful. In the opinion of all who at- tended, the senior play Young April proved beyond a doubt that the class of ,42 will long be remembered for its outstanding dramatic ability. After a great deal of competition in tryouts, the players were finally chosen, and the long session of arduous and tempestuous rehearsals began. Of course, there were times when everyoneys good temper wore thin, but our triumphant presentation, scenery and acting both, we felt, compensated fully for our production headaches. And so closes the saga of twelve long years spent in gathering wisdom, or so we like to think. At any rate, a word of commend- ation and thanks to our teachers, who have borne with us so long and so cheerfully. Class Favorites First Choice Glenn Miller ....... . Glenn Miller .......... . Dinah Shore .....,....... :'Moonlight Cocktail 920 Club ................... Bob llope ...... . Bette Davis ,..... . Spencer Tracy ..... . Study ......,,....... .... . Globe ............,.............. How Green Vilas My Valleyv .............. . Life ....... .. Basketball ..... Basketball ..... lNlOllll0ll'S .... Senior Play ..... . 'l'otr-in Poli- .....,... page lu'1'nlil-lu'o Swing Band Sweet Band Vocalist Song .. Radio Program .. Radio Star Actress Actor High Sclzool Sulzject Newspapers Nobel Magazine Cirls' Sport Boys, Sport Meeting Place Social Event .. Dancing Place .. Second Clzoice Harry james Jimmy Dorsey Helen O,Connell . String of Pearls Bob Hope Red Skelton Gene Tierney Cary Cooper Gym Herald Kings How Esquire Tennis Baseball Saunders, Junior Prom Uncontestecl Last Will and Testament KNOXV ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that on this eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine-hundred and forty-two, we. here- after to be known en masse as the senior class of Sharon High School, in the town of Sharon, the County of Norfolk, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. do herewith sign and deliver up for probate this, our last will and testament. revoking any and all other wills, testaments, and codicils hitherto made by us. Being in full control of our faculties, such as they may be, we do petition that the court name as executor to act without bond Lieutenant Frederick C. Wlard, U. S. Army, quondam Superintendent of the aforesaid school. KNOYV, THEN, ALL MEN THAT- George Henry Allen leaves to the senior-defeated junior boys his garage full of Packards. Happy Motoring! Gwendolyn Elaine Alley leaves her caustic gibes to that small-statured sharpy john Stone. Helen Caryl Andrews leaves her typical stevedore manners and rough- house tactics to stormy Shirley Scott. Ah there, Shirley! Edward Martin Berger leaves his athletic ability to Alvin Nickerson, who, we know. will carry on in the inimitable Berger way. He's taking all the rest of his talents with him. David lVinn Bishop leaves his astonishing versatility lit ranges from blondes to brunettesl to Ceorge Bailey. On your toes, Ieanne! Mary Esther Bremner leaves her inevitable corsages to Frances Hall to whom a rose by any other name would smell as sweetf, lPlug for Shakes- peare.7 Virginia Ann Bremner leaves a myriad of decidedly lonely nights to each and every junior girl. Catch up on your beauty sleep girls -if you can, under the Bremner system. Eleanor Harriet Cox leaves her army of admirers to Agnes Neithold whom, under the circumstances, we would advise to take a course in civilian defense. Eleanor Irene Fishman leaves her fiery outbursts of temperament to Mildred Rose. For your protection, Mildred, they seem to break out like measles during the season when the calla lilies are in bloom. CPaging Katie Hepbum.l Frank Antonine Fitzpatrick leaves a vear of the most exquisite grief to his presidential colleagues of next year. On the theory that no one would find any use for it any way, he's taking his middle name with him. Ruth Anne Flanagan leaves the undergraduates memories of her perfect diction and flawless voice floating through an auditorium of students silenced into breathlessness. Gertrude Eloise French leaves, and gentlemen, like it or not, this is her final word on the subject. Helen Cora Frisbee leaves the vulgar atmosphere of these baser climes for higher education in the college of Hard Knocks. Betty Jeanne Frye leaves Sharon High for Boston University in order to keep posted on the new and improved techniques of advanced educational theory. page twenty-three Harry James Gaffney leaves the mellow tones of his silent trumpet to XVhizze1' XVhite, another promising young man with a horn. William Buckland Gardner leaves Moulton's where, as you know, the clerks are always glad to see you. XVe can only hope that the drug business will hold out through the depression that is bound to follow. Peter Chamberlaine Hall leaves his inimitable squeak and locker room mirth to Cordon Brown. just skip the rest. John Bent Hemenway leaves his superabundance of vocabulary to Lawrence McGrath. Accompanying the bequest is a shiny, new edition of the VVebster- Merriam Dictionary. Mac will need it. Priscilla Howe leaves her blues singing to Pauline Chase. No one ever questioned that they both had the wherewithalg with the voice thrown in -well, Priscilla got excellent results. Barbara Emma Hughes leaves poor Mr. Pedley in the clutches of the junior misses-and we donit mean the dress department. John Frederick Landall leaves his acrobatic dancing skill to John Fitz- patrick: john, you know. had decided to join the tank corps. Florence Louise Lavezzo leaves her sunny disposition to Charlotte Hewitt. Best results, according to F lossie, may be obtained by imbibing large quantities at short intervals. Helmuth John Lehmbecker leaves his tinkering habits to Morris Shepard, who probably won't give a tinkeris da . . er ah . . . darn. John iVz'lliam McGrath leaves his flaming red hair to Richard Hampton so that he may continue to carry the torch for - P Right! Ellen Clara McNamara leaves her generous capacity for companionship to Virginia Brown. Give out with the umph, C-inf, Norma Emma Meister leaves her rackets, of which she had several, to some poor benighted junior -find one that isn't-may they do as welll Eleanor Priscilla Morse leaves her impressive following among the under- graduates and an ivory and cream covered volume entitled The Secret of a Beautiful Complexionf, If you really want to know, the secret is simply a pleasant, even temperament. Say thank you, Priscilla. David Arnold Nickerson leaves that suave, confident manner of his to James Keyes. So sorry hat no fit, but Jamesee do O. K. in other league. Frederick Christian Neithold, Ir. leaves his title of baron. with a full estate thrown in to anyone who is worthy of the title. What. no corners? Muriel Edith Ornell leaves. Wlhat else is there for her to do? Marion Elizabeth Plummer leaves her recently acquired junior to his grief and a certain moderately interested party, who has all the ear marks of a fierce competitor. Mary Marjorie Poirier leaves her quiet manner to Martha Jane Quimby, and if this doesn't do it, nothing can. Irving Bitson Post leaves for Boston University where. as we under- stand it he intends to attend an occasional Tennessee Fish Fry. Robert Norman Powers leaves his radical ideas and animadversions to Robert Lindberg. Poor Lindy. It shouldn't happen to a dog. Arthur XVe.sley Robinson leaves his sense of humor to lack Dutton, who page twenty-four might try it for size as an aid to getting the point of certain remarks innocently directed toward him from time to time. Catherine Elizabeth Rockett leaves the girls' basketball team sadly in the lurch, together with a certain powerful attraction for a gentleman whom we are powerless to name. Roslyn Bernice Rodman leaves her oral reading ability to any junior girl that just has to talk. Now, girls, don't rush us. Sanford Prescott Rogers leaves his strong. silent manner to Sumner Muscles Aronson, who will do well to follow Sanls lead, at least as regards the silent part. Peter lllcrner Seihert leaves his skiing talent to Allan Davis. In all fairness he cannot be held responsible for an endowment not intended for him by nature. Pete has decided to take up telegraphyg that is, Morse code. John David Shyne leaves his driving ability to Peter Bolan. juniors are warned in advance, so please do not expect any sympathy from us. Helen Anne Stewart leaves. to the demoralization of our armed forces, three sailors for four soldiers. Don't tell it to the marines! Paul Honey Tanner bequeaths his middle name to Mary Saunders to make her even sweeter than she is. Irving Francis Traut leaves his Packard to the whole junior class, and believe me, the cute little tykes will fit. How about a substitute for gas, geniuses? Zoe Marjorie Traut leaves that ever-present wad of gum to the United States Rubber Co. YVhat on earth will be left for her to think about when sheis busy talking? Patricia Mauis Trunrly leaves a lingering look, lovingly to Yvonne Le- Tourneau, who. like Pat, has got her man. Herbert Anonymous Turclc, lr. leaves every girl in the high school gasping for air. Now that it can be told, the formula is very simple fellows: one bottle of peroxide and a set of curlers. Nicholas Angelo Vacca leaves his flying fingers to the aspiring under- graduate typists that they may make the keyboards ring as he does. John Frederick Van Vaerenwyclc leaves his mysterious knowledge and magic touch with the amplifier to Phil VVhitney. Off the record we feel reasonably sure that this job will be somewhat neglected by this budding mechanical genius in favor of a course in the proper understanding of the modern woman. Vain hope! Carlotta Mary Vitali leaves her eternally youthful spirit and celestial dis- position to Priscilla Sherwood, who, it is hoped, will inspire in the juniors at least a spark of wit in their early decadence. Helen Florence Voit leaves with her heart intact, as we all expected she would, she is still in search of a junior of the feminine persuasion who will carry the torch for the suffragettes, but then the junior girls don't seem to think they have any rights -women's or others, they're all the same to them. Ruth lVeir leaves her eternal smile to Valerie WVilliams, who would do well to remember that little girls are better seen than heard. lean Mary Wilson leaves, to be brutally frank, nothing but her grand page twenty-five disposition -but after all, what more is needed except jean herself-to Chris Seibert. Lucky girl! The senior class in totum leaves little to be desired being in effect a perfect class. However, since it seems to be expected of us, we further leave Mr. Kean in the throes of a fascinating Russian novel, which, incidentally, we mustn't read until we're a little older. XVe leave Mr. Pedley much to our regret and probably much to his relief. XVe'l1 carry his parental outbursts in our chastened memories. XVe leave Mrs. Hall sadly in need of a bass section and a soprano-alto backbone for her brilliant glee club. To make anything of the juniors she'll simply have to do the impossible as usual. NVe leave the Misses Chase and Newton tender memories of a unique class and of a class full of fun and cussedness, the class of '42, of course. XVe leave Mr. Weldon with wishes of good luck and happy sailing. Uncle Sam's going to run out another pair of sea legs. VVe leave Mr. Clark in a decided quandary as to whether or not he will ever be able to replace us, and whether he would be willing to do so if he could. NVe leave Mr. Ward to the moguls of the U. S. Army. We hope he takes as much out of the japs as we've taken out of him. NVe leave Mr. Cartensen with the ranks of his traffic squad sadly depleted, however, replacements in the shape of dummies shouldn't be hard to find with the junior class around. To the freshman class we leave the hope that with the advancing years they will drop their lollipops, learn to apply makeup without calling constantly for the services of a fire extinguisher, and remain always the simple, innocent babes-in-arms they now are. To the very learned, junior-to-be, wise fools we leave our place in the heavens conHdent that they can never fill it. We wish, further, the best of luck in all their wild-cat schemes to these darling ignorami of the gods. Bless their sophmoronic little hearts! To our honored successors, the juniors, we leave a neat job of ribbing and the sincere hope that they will perform as comolete a task, and one as faithfully executed, as we believe that we, the senior class, have been privileged to conclude now after 'four years at Sharon High School. Bonne chance! In witness whereof, we, the class of 1942. have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal, this eighth day of june, in the fateful year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-two. CSignedD Tins CLASS or 1942 SHARON HIGH Scuoor. XVitm-sses: F. D. Roosevelt Testators: David lrVinn Bishop loseplz Stalin Edward Martin Berger Winston Clnn'r'lfiI1 Irving Ritson Post puggr' lu'1'nty-.s'i.r Class Prophecy Foreword: All incidents recounted here are purely imaginary and any resemblance, however slight to another play by another dramatist is more intentional than you might think. ACT I Time: A warm summer evening. For the first act the time may be as- sumed to be the present: for the second, the time is ten years later: and in the third, we have somehow returned to 1942. Setting: A drawing room furnished in the usual manner, in the rear, glass doors which open into a garden, beyond which is a forest. Characters: Class of '-12. As the scene opens, our principals are seated about the room on sofas, etc. They are unnaturally quiet, in fact, no one is making a sound. They all seem to be waiting for something to happen. Presently the door opens Qwe don't think it is the glass one, if we didnit mention another. there is one, you may be sure.l A negro maid enters carrying a candelabrum which she sets on the table, she then withdraws. She bears a striking resemblance to the Lula of our play, but we donit know how she got in here. Isn't that .Ieannie XVilson over there on the couch? VVell, then, the only way we can think of explaining it is by assuming that this must be Lulais other self, or XVilson letting Lula tote her own Southern accent around-or something. However, no one seems to see anything unusual in the incident. At last the silence is broken by none other than - ELEANOR FISHBIAN fwith great dramatic emphasisi: VVhat are we all doing here? NVhat is this place? YVhy did We come here?,' JOHN HEMENWAY: I donit get this at all. What's it about anywayfy' BETTY FRYE fvery earnestlyl: It's just this: the place is peculiar. If we go out that door when the moon rises and go into these woods, we shall see ourselves as we otherwise might be, in the future for instance, and, if you're interested that is a direct steal from Dear Brutus. with portions of A Midsummer Niglzffs- Dream thrown inf, HELEN VOIT: I don't understand it at all. QFrankly, friends, neither do we? HERBIE TURCK Crising and gesturing towards the doorj: What difference does it make whether we understand it or not - it ought to be interestingf, Ah. yes the same old Turck, place and time notwithstanding. RUTH FLANAGAN fchewing quietly on her best fingernail, ignoring completely the Fryeis previous learned exposition, or dreaming as usuall: I read something like this once-it was a play by- by-who or whom was it by? JAY SHYNE fjumping up and starting for the doorj: XVell. whos first? No shoving. childrenf' Since there is no movement on the party of anyone toward the door. he subsides and returns slowly toward the others. There is a murmur of low conversation from them. grouped together, above these rises a decisive voice. page fweiifzf-.seiimz D.-XX'ID B1sHoP: XVell, what do you say, fellows? Come on.' She starts aggressively toward the door, several of the boys, Eddie Berger, Red McGrath, and XVesley Robinson, start after him, en masse. Through the glass doors the moon is visible, illuminating the tops of the great trees, which define the edge of the forest. Something about this causes them to hesitate, to waver, and to glance back at the people seated on the sofa. The latter have ceased their conversation and are intent on the four daring desper- adoes. Seeing the young bravoes' hesitation, a dashing blonde rises and starts decisively towards the quavering quartet. CERTBUDE FRENCH Cstepping over to the glass doors and throwing them openj: Come on, now, all of you. She beckons to the others and shoves the several daring ones on ahead of her. As the others follow her lead, the curtain falls. ACT II Scene 1 , The scene opens upon the moonlit forest, with its tall, dark trees, then the set suddenly changes fHollywood stuffl, and abruptly we are standing before the palatial home of D. Mulligatawny Nickerson, Hollywood's latest and smoothest gift to, the women. He is idly chatting with Miss Carlotta Vitali. that dashing, if not so young, Elm columnist. NICKERSON: And that's all I have to tell you, Miss Vitali, while I was there, Miss Hughes proved herself to be an extremely efficient nurse. Barbara - that is, Miss Hughes -is a charming person, but honestly thatis all there is to it! CARLOTTA: Come, now chum, what was that lush little bit about Norma Meister, the national tennis champ, who has been playing here recently, and what about Collossal's new blonde creation. the uyoomphv girl Priscilla Morse? It's rumored- ? ? ?l' NICKERSON: Oh as to that-i' He is interrupted by the entrance of a stout. distinguished young man. However, we art not fooled by the air of authority. It is none other than john Landall, old John, voted the class mystery of 1942. JOHN LANDALI.: i'Pardon me, Mr. Nickerson, but Collosal Studios have called and want you down for retakesf' Nicticrinsox: Very well, L., send Lehmbecker around with the Packard, will you? To Carlotta: Will you drive down with me? I've just hired a most efficient, new chauffeur. fCurtainJ ACT II Scene 2 Q As the scene opens we find ourselves in an ultra-modern business office, the law firm of Crooks, Berger, Fitzpatrick, and Neithold, as the lettering on the door announces. Berger is seated at his desk busily dictating to a pert, blonde young thing, whom we recognize as Miss Helen Frisbee. Bi-:msn-:nz That will be allf Miss Frisbee. Have you those notes on the French page lu'1'nfy-Gigli! case? Poor girl, she has had a hard time. This is her fourth, and the alimony isn,t what it used to be. However, make a note of it. He is interrupted. The door opens and admits a tall, good-looking young chap, none other than George Heartthrob Allen. medical assistant to Dr. Herbert Glockenspiel Turck, specialist in the diseases of gold and related varieties of fish. BERGER: HOW are you George? Where's your co-worker?,' GEORGE: He said something about having to attend a special case -a rare affair. it seems, with large blue eyes. Heart disease, and I think he has itln BERGER: I understand that Marion Pummer married that banker, Alvin G. Sawbucks -I think thats his name - and is living down on Long Island. GEORGE: Yes, a few of us, Caryl Andrews, jean Wilson, Helen Voit, Roslyn Rodman, Ellen McNamara, Ruth Weir, David Bishop, and Peter Seibert are living there at the moment-off friend Marion till someone in the crowd gets a job. Shame, Bishopis booklearning never did him any goodf' At that moment a frightful noise is heard in the street below. The three rush to the window. Jn GEORGE: VVhat,s thatl Miss FRIBEE: That was our friend, Gwendolyn, on her new motorcycle. She,s married now, of course, and has nine of the darlingest-but sheis also an enthusiastic motorcycle fan. And speaking of versatility, last year one of the Metropolitan Opera stars was ill, and Gwen sang Rrunhilde in her place. She was such a sensation that they offered to fire Astrid Varnay and give Gwyn the contract. Of course there were nine cute reasons why she couldnit accept. As young Allen faints. some one, horrified, pulls the curtain. AGT II Scene 3 The scene once again discloses the forest, this time in broad daylight, in the foreground stands an easel, before which an industrious young man is busily engaged. He is standing, pallette in hand, rapidly working on a large canvas. He is, of course, Harry Gaffney, who has gone in for serious brush- work of late, after a brief career with Fuller Brush. Posing for him in rural costume stands Sanford Rogers, beside a farincart. In the cart, in attractive playsuits, is a bevy of successful artistis models: Virginia Bremner, Eleanor Gox, Mary Bremner. Helen Stewart, and Marjorie Poirier. Harry, of course, is immortalizing this cartful of glamour. Into this happy, little scene someone throws a wrench in the form of a blown fuse, which naturally causes a rush for the curtain. If this is a daylight scene forgive the fuse, this thing gets more difficult hourly. ACT III Scene 1 The setting of our next scene is a busy street in New York. As the curtain rises a tall, handsome, professional-looking young man is weaving desperately in and out of the pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk. He may be recognized, page twenty-nine with his scholarly air, book in hand, as Irving Post, Ph. D., Litt. D., O. P. M., etc. Even as we gaze, he steps unwittingly into a convenient manhole and is soon lost to view. Along the same sidewalk now comes a trim feminine figure. If you look very closely, you may recognize the Betty Frye of other days. She earnestly pursues the path followed by the gentleman who pre- ceded her. There is an air about her that suggests the KI-always-get-my-manv idea, and so violent is her rush that two elderly ladies and three umbrellas are left prostrate in her wake. She, too, falls for the manhole gag. Now there is a sudden scene shift to the interior of the neighboring theater fwe use a revolving stage for this onej, managed by Irving Traut, john Van Vaerenwyck, and Peter Hall-strange bedfellows, eh what? ACT III Scene 2 The footlights go up in the dimly lighter theater, and John Hemenway, our master of ceremonies, steps before the curtain. JOHN: Ladies and gentlemen, this evening we are presenting for the benefit of your favorite charity a program of entertainment provided by selected guest artists. Our first number Cand she - it - really is something special? will be a song by Priscilla Howe, whom you have doubtless heard on the radio with WVes Robinson and his merry men, who doubled during the late depression as a wolf pack in a howling success. Her song will be that favorite of ten years back I Remember You. I'm sure the gentleman in the house will all remember thatf' , Priscilla steps forward to sing. When the applause has died down, we again have the master of ceremonies. Ad lib introductions by M. C. Hemen- way are followed by the appearance of Zoe Traut, heroine of light opera, who sings Buttercup from Pinaforeg Muriel Ornell, noted coloratura soprano follows with Ombra Leggierra from Meyerbeer's Dinorah. She panics them, and they respond with boisterous applause. I. H. And at this time we were to have had a little specialty number by Florence Lavezzo, the lady with the feather fans, but due to conflicting engagements she will not be able to appear. fHer mamma done told herlj So we shall go on to our next guest, the celebrated lecturer, Miss Ruth Flanagan. Miss F lanagan's topic will be The Care and Cultivation of Man the Unknown, or No Man Is Worth Half the Botherf' At this point the curtain simply refuses to hold together any longer, coming down with a thud on the noble knobs of the assembled congregation. ACT III Scene 3 As the curtain rises on the final scene, we are carried back to our earliest haunts. Almost immediately, in two's and three's our actors re-enter the room. It is dusk, the only light is the moonlight which comes in through the open door, throwing grotesque patterns over the floor so that the characters cannot be distinguished. Someone attempts to throw on a light. Immediately every- one is under suspicion. t page thirty SOMEONE Cwe've no idea wholz Goldiish! Itis a gyp, I tell you' It gyp-I think somebody here is crazy! Maybe the whole class IS nuts' Several people reach violently in the direction of the voice, and Mr Pedleyis blood-curdling yelp is heard above the din as the curtain falls oi another meeting of the class of I9-12. M ost M ost Most Most Best Best Senior Superlatives popular girl: popular boy: beautiful girl: handsome boy girl dancer: boy dancer: Glamor girl: Glamour boy: IVittie.St: Best sense of humor: Class nuisance: Best Most Class line: literary: socratesz Smoothest girl: Simoothest boy: M ost B est B est B est B est B est B est Most M ost C lass Most B est intellectual: actress: actor: dressed girl: dressed boy: girl athlete: boy athlete: naive: versatile: mystery: carefree: sport: Best driver: Worst driver: Happiest couple: Most likely to succeed: Most talented: Friendliest: Most radical: Most argumentative: Most coy: First choice Marion Plummer Frank Fitzpatrick Priscilla Howe Irving Post lean Vwlilson Peter Seibert Priscilla Howe Herbert Turck Peter Hall Helen Frisbee Herbert Turck Herbert Turck Ruth Flanagan David Bishop Priscilla Howe David Nickerson David Bishop Eleanor Fishman Irving Post Priscilla Morse Herbert Turck Norma Meister Edward Berger Betty Frye Edward Berger John Landall George Allen Edward Berger Iohn Hemenway George Allen Betty Frye 81 Irving Post Edward Berger Peter Hall Peter Hall Robert Powers David Bishop Betty Frye Second choice Helen Voit Edward Berger Priscilla Morse Herbert Turck Helen Voit Irving Post Priscilla Morse David Nickerson Wesley Robinson George Allen Robert Powers Robert Powers Irving Post Irving Post Priscilla Morse Edward Berger Ruth Flanagan Caryl Andrews David Bishop Marion Plummer Edward Berger Katherine Rockett Harry Gaffney John Landall Ruth Flanagan Virginia Bremner jean Wilson Peter Seibert Edward Berger Iohn Shyne uncontested David Bishop Norma Meister jean Wilson David Bishop Robert Powers Helen Voit page thirty one l 1 The Place of Youth in Post-Yvar America Today. on the far-flung battlefields of this second VVorld XVar, a question of unutterable consequence is being settledg an issue concerning the future of education and of humane ideals. It is not simply a question whether educational opportunities will continue, but whether we, as students shall be made to accept doctrines formulated by a propogandist power, whether, even, we shall be able to think through to formulate our own opinions. To do everything in our power to insure the continuance of the latter policy is today's challenge to American youth. Into our hands, the hands of the youth of America, will shortly pass the responsibility for the direction of the ageless rudder of a war-battered, floundering ship of state, and with it the power to determine the destiny of American manhood. Shall we be able to steer clear of the omnipresent, hidden reefs of wrack and ruin, or shall we fail in our responsibility and find ourselves materially and morally impaled upon these obstacles on the sea of life. . NVe are now approaching the greatest and most significant period in our young lives. Giant strides are being made in the fields of science and industry for destruction, but with the peace that must some day follow the present turbulent period this advancement will follow channels more fitting for human progression. With the advent of peace, the world will once again hunger for art and music, and will turn in its need toward the country which is best qualified top produce theseg it may be that that nation will determine whether we shall live in peace or at war. Through fortitude and perserverance we shall be that nation. Through a score of the years that are passed. the League of Nations has proved itself worthless, because it was not able to enforce the laws it pro- mulgated. This lack of power was due to the failure of America to concern itself with the problems of international peace and amity. Through its failure to do so, the United States is in part to blame for the present war, as is every nation which had a hand in the earlier conflict. Clarence Strait has outlined a plan in his book Union Now which proposes a union of the de- mocracies in the past-war world. This project urges the cooperation of every country which has embraced the ideals and principles of democratic govern- ment in an internation union constituted of states with a common legislature, a general court, and an executive body elected by the peoples of the union. NVe, in a large part, shall decide whether such a plan is acceptable, or, whether we shall allow the present world order to exist. The nation's political and military leaders of tomorrow will be recruited from our ranks, and it is our training that will then be put to the test. Therefore it is our duty to ourselves, to the nation. and to the world. to prepare ourselves for any and every emergency that iuav arise to the end that our nation anl all democ1'atic nations uniav not ncrish from the earth. David Bislzop, '42 page lhirlrf-lu'o Qlllllllg .1 Q 1 E L + l l .-T --..i. ii I I L- l -Z E ,, , , l Q--1' 1 l l , : iii :gg W, 1 2 Ilglllll Ilmlllll ll lI..IIlIlL+L1I 5' 1 1 ln l, ,, 2 .ij E 5 E Alllllllla 111 111 II l 1II1l 5111111111g fullklllg 5 4 WIIIIIIIIF illll EWIIIIIF f11IIlI1IF SIIIIIIIF SECOND Row-left to right: XVilliam Pratt, Reginald Philips, Charles Lindberg, George Bailey, Mr. XVilliani Kean, Faculty Adt'i.5'c'rg Iames Keyes. Gordon Bell, Edward Berger, Vice President. FIRST Row: Carlotta Yitali, Seereturyg Irx ing Post, Presiclf'11Ig Frank Fitzpatrick, Tl'67!l8llI'E'l'. FOREGROUND: Xonna Meister, Shirley Scott. Student ':0V0l'llllll3llt The Student Government had another successful year in administering student affairs at Sharon High School. Under the supervision of Irving Post, President, and Mr. YVilliam Kean, Faculty Adviser, a calendar of dates for student social, athletic, and academic functions were drawn up and approved by the office. Important among the projects was the selection by the Student Government of a new symbol, the eagle, to be used as our official insignia in sports and other activities. The members of the Student Government deserve credit for the excellent work they have accomplished, they in turn have expressed their thanks to the faculty and student body for the support they have received, without which it would have been impossible to have students decide matters in the conducting of their own business during the school year. page thirty-three Isl SIKKJNIJ Bow-left to ri,Qln': Daxid Bishop, Lawrence Nic-Crath, Herbert Turck, Irxiug Post, james Keyes, Edward Berger. Fnxsr Row: Barbara Hughes, Marion Plummer, Norma Meister. Fonigf.noi'xn: Helen Yoit, Christine Seibert. National onor Society Once again it is the honor and the pleasure of the senior year book to pay tribute to this year's National Honor Society members at Sharon High School. To the number of re-elected students, David Bishop, Edward Berger, and Irving Post, a distinguished group of five seniors including Helen Voit, Barbara Hughes Marion Plummer, Norma Meister, and Herbert Turck, was added. The honored' juniors who complete the list are Christine Seibert, Lawrence McGrath. and James Keyes. XVe congratulate them all, and to the seniors we extend the hope that they may succeed in life as they have suc- ceeded here at Sharong to the juniors, may they continue to do as well. page lliirly-four THIRD Row- left fo right: James Ross, Paul King, George Bailey, XValter XVhite, Herbert Turck. Sumner Aronson, XVesley Robinson, George Allen, Frank Fitzpatrick. SECOND Row: john Shyne, Carlotta Vitali, Peter Hall. Betty Frye. Gwendolyn Alley, Peter Seibert, Barbara Hughes, Jean XVilson, David Nickerson. Eleanor Fishman, Mr. YVilliam A. Kean, Faculty Aclriser. Fomicaocxbz Gertrude French, Norma Meister. The Year Book Profiting by the experience of our immediate predecessors, the publishers of the first edition of the KI.-XRSENGOLD, our publication staff assembled early in the year and chose its executives and departmental editors. From a list of three names submitted by Mr. XVilliam Kean, faculty adviser, the staff elected as editor-in-chief, managing editor, and business manager, respectively. Irving Post, David Bishop, and Edward Berger. Chosen by the staff for the remaining editorial positions were literary editor, Ruth Flanagan, biography editor, Caryl Andrews, sports editors, Norma Meister and NVesley Robinson, circulation manager, Helen Voit, photography editor George Allen, art editor. Marion Plummer, feature editor. Peter Seibert, and typography editor. Catherine Bockett. It was with some slight foreboding that the staff planned a sub- stantially enlarged book for 1942. Now that the many improvements have been effected, we feel sure that the additional expense and effort has been more than justified. page thirty-five 5!39':f,1IZ3f , fig' .V ffl . 1 . ' F , 1' 5.9465 -,'a.- V z . - -.. - 4 ,. '. .-Ar: V f 7 it P 1.11, -1 1 . - -,'.' ,.,-Q, A - :71'f - 7 SECOND Row- left to right: Frank Fitzpatrick, George Allen, Carlotta Vitali, john Shyne, Roslyn Rodman, David Nickerson, Ruth Flanagan, Peter Hall, XVesley Robinson, jean XVilson, Edward Berger, Mr. XVilliam A. Kean, Director. Fmsr Row: Priscilla Morse, Herbert Turck, Caryl Andrews, David Bishop, Eleanor Fishman, Marion Plummer, Irving Post, Barbara Hughes. Fonucnocxliz Helen Yoit, Gertrude French, Priscilla Howe, Norma Meister. he Senior lay The most important event of the senior calendar. the senior play, was most successfully presented on the evening of March 27, 19-12, to an enthusi- astic, capacity audience. Under the competent direction of Mr. XVilliam Kean, a period of intensive rehearsals for this YCHIJS production. Young April, a riotous comedy by Aurania and XVilliam Rouveral, culminated in a reception that brought exclamations of surprise and delight from the opening curtain to the conclusion of the performance. Most favorable comments were inspired by the luxurious and colorful patio scene, as well as by the skill displayed by the student actors, who added a final pleasing note to a well-rounded per- formance. page thirty-six ,.p ' ' l- E HU, ,,-ff' 'f ' . 1 gs: . . if 1 I , ,- fx n D x- . ef ,- f '-' 1, ' . l' 1',1 A. ,Q .5 :f:-qlg BY- ft Q,f..,Q'+f' V 'ji I ff., -4 ,- . A M A . ..Q'--4 .2- n.na-11-'sw'-1, r'-4 JJ ,, , . it t - - ' f' Tinian Row-left to right: john Van Vaerenwyck, Peter Bolan, XValter XVhite, George Bailey, Irving Post, Herbert Turck, john Spaulding, Richard Mullen, Paul King. SECOND Row: Mr. Ianies XVeldon, Varsity Couclzq Mr. XVilliain A. Kean. Faculty Director of Atlileticsg james Ross, john Shine, Jackson Dutton, Frank Fitzpatrick, Alvin Nickerson, Morris Shepard, Peter Hall, Daxid Nickerson, Harry Gaffney, Mr. Harold Clark. Principalg Mr, Edward Koskella, Varsity Coach. Fmsr Row: Charles XVhitconib, Peter Seibert, Dax id Bishop, Edward Berger, Presiflentg Wesley Robinson, Philip XYhitnej'. Lawrence Nlcflrath. he Varsity Club The Sharon High School Varsity Club was established through the interest of Mr. James YVeldon coach of varsity sports, who felt that such an organiz- ation would do much to further the feeling of good sportsmanship in athletics, and would create a closer bond between player and spectator. Edward Berger was elected president, David Bishop, secretaryg and Phillip XVhitney, treas- urer. It is hoped that the varsity club will assume a significant position at Sharon because of the possibilities it holds for the support of school activities. page tlzirty-.S'et'en Secoxiv Bow-left to right: Xlr. Iames C. XYeldon. Coaclzg Peter Hall. Morris Shepard. Dai. id Bishop. Hlilter XYhite. Lawrence NIcCrath. Frank Fitzpatrick. Herbert Turck. llmiugcr. Finn Row: Philip YYhitney. jackson Dutton. Edward Berger. Captain: Alain Nickerson. Iry ing Post. A Basketball Basketball. the major sport of the school. experienced an unusually suc- cessful season. Through the excellent coaching of Mr. james XYeldon. the team. at first lacking in technical skill. developed rapidly into a smooth- working unit. in which was exemplified basketball of championship calibre. The comparatively young group progressed rapidly during the season. assum- ing a confidence that carried it to second place in the Hockamock League. The team entered the Brockton Y. Xl. C. A. tournament with a fine chance of attaining the class B championship award. After yanquishing two worthy op- ponents. the boys met with stiff resistance in a smart Mansfield quintet. Although failing to secure the final award. the team felt that they had achieved a victory of far greater significance in maintaining traditional Sharon High School standard of excellence and sportsmanship on the field of play. T Opponent U40 They Opponent Uk' They XYalpole 5353 531 Eoxboro F30 326 Holbrook 5-1 15 Oliver Ames 29 ZS Stoughton 15 50 Norfolk ISS 21 Norfolk 3-1 22 Eoxboro 31 15 East Bridgewater 21 26 Walpole S32 IS Oliver Ames 32 F31 Stoughton F30 45 Holbrook -313 T35 East Bridgewater 29 32 BBUCIKTOX TOURNAMENT RECORD Pl'l'IiIl1iIll1fij - East Bridgewater 23 21 Senii-final Pembroke 3-3 QT Final Mansfield P32 F34 SECOND Row-left to right: Christine Seibert, Emily Hussain, Patricia Van Vaerenwyck Jean Ford, Marion Plummer, Valerie VVillia1ns, janet Allen, Shirley Scott Florence Hughes, Miss Barbara Flemings, Couch. Caryl Andrews, Catherine Rockett, jean Wilson. Girls' Basketball Team This year's basketball team came through with a grand record with but one loss to F oxboro and a tie score to mar an otherwise perfect season. The team displayed an unusual talent for offensive tactics and played competent. aggressive basketball during the season under the capable leadership of a fine captain and player Norma Meister. The team was especially proud of its record, regarding it as a final gesture of appreciation to Miss Barbara F lemings a v FIRST Row: Gertrude French, Mary Saunders, Frances Hall, Norma Meister, Captain, who has retired from coaching this year. The season's results: F irst Team Second Team Opponent XVe They Opponent We They Attleboro 28 20 Attleboro 7 14 F oxboro 12 34 F oxboro 9 34 Wrentham 26 19 Wrentham 19 27 Attleboro 22 20 Attleboro 7 12 Foxboro 23 23 Foxboro 4 15 Wrentham 34 13 YVrentham 12 17 Westwood 43 20 Westwood 15 14 page thirty-nine SECOND Row-left to right: Marion Scott, Pauline Chase, Marx' McGrath, Eugenia Ford, Dorothy Hall, Gertrude Schnurr, Florence Hughes, 'Miss Flemings, Coach. FmsT Row: Emily Hassam, Mary Saunders, Frances Hall, Shirley Scott, Captaing janet Allen, Patricia Van Yaerenwyck, Silvia Meister. Girls, Field Hockey YVith a few exceptions this year's field hockey team was composed entirely of new material. However, the first team turned in a fine season of two wins, three ties, and one loss, which was thoroughly indicative of the enthusiastic participation and sportmanship displayed throughout the fall. The second team failed to equal the record of their superiors but were equally earnest in their efforts. . The seasons results: First Team Second Team Opponent XVe They Opponent lVe They Canton 1 0 Canton 0 4 1 2 0 2 Stoughton 3 0 Stoughton 0 2 1 1 0 1 Northeastern 0 0 Northeastern 1 0 0 0 0 0 page forty SECOND Row-left to right: Edward Berger, Alvin Nickerson, John Fitzpatrick, Robert Lindberg, John Van Vaerenwyck, David Nickerson, George Allen, Manager. FIRST Row: Mr. Edward Koskella, Coach, Richard Southern, jackson Dutton, Philip XVhitney, David Bishop, Harry. Gaffney, Paul Tanner, Gerald Kerstein. Baseball Team The Sharon High baseball team, under Mr. Edward Koskella, started its season with a pair of losses to F oxboro and Westwood. Sparked by veteran pitcher Phil WVhitney's steady work, and sponsored by lettermen Berger, Bishop. and Dutton, the team then scored an impressive victory over Avon, for the first triumph of the year. Unfortunately the 1942 season was brought to to an early close with the departure of Mr. Koskella and the rationing of vital commodities, which affected transportation facilities. However, the members of the team have been assured that they will receive their letters at the proper time, for which we extend our thanks to Mr. Clark. Our best Wishes and gratitude go with Coach Koskella as he enters the armed forces. The season,s results: Opponent 1Ve They F oxboro 1 13 NVestwood 5 8 Avon 4 3 North Easton 7 14 F oxboro 1 11, page forty-one Finsr Row-left to right: Irving Traut, Peter Hall, Peter Bolan, Charles XVhitcomb, XVesley Robinson. FoREc:noL'xD: Morris Shepard, Peter Seibert, Herbert Turck. Tennis The year I9-12 found it impossible to establish a girls' tennis team because of equipment priorities and transportation problems. Nevertheless, the boys have continued in the face of difficulties, and the outlook is bright for a winning season. From the team of the past year, Irving Post. a most valuable asset, has been lost, but the old stand-bys, Pete Seibert, XVes Robinson, and Herb Turck, together with some promising newcomers, Pete Hall, Irv Traut, Morris Shepard, Peter-Bolan, and Charlie YVhitcomb, comprise an impressive looking Sharon High tennis octet for I9-12. page forty-two 1522: eager, IlllI hm Illll 'Ill Q-,J -.4 - -4 A . Junior Social Year The junior social calendar came to an impressive climax on Friday. May 15, 1942, with the annual Iunior Prom, which was attended by a large, enthusi- astic gathering of undergraduates and alumni returning to renew their social ties with Sharon High School. The gymnasium was decorated with a pro- fusion of color to carry out the exotic South American note. which was the theme selected this year. The gaiety that was everywhere in evidence among the many couples in attendance added a Hnal attractive touch. The juniors, who worked so assiduously under the direction of their class adviser, Miss Dorris Newton, are to be congratulated on the success of their prom, which proved to be a worthy successor to its distinguished predecessors. page forty-H1 rec - .,-..- ff The Class of l944 TTTT xiii lllll llll llll llll Tlu- flzlss of HII5 Jjjl iiiin X 'Nl -KZ' 44 '--EW i-il ,uv- 4 I. ,, .-1 H prayer with ' fvery wish is like Aj' if V 2 'Q-4-ga nal- U1 sax Qs.. 'lf Q. 'X Autographs ' 'x IN gm firm? gjlllllllllllllllllg QIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE QIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE illllllllllllllllllg 3 2 'WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILE 3-'TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITFE illlllllllllllllllf e - y..f..zayeW-zfmzeaya. ww, SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY gives ambitious men and women college and professional training While employed in Defense. Do your bit for Uncle Sam every day in office or factory. But why not use your free time to better prepare yourself to serve your country in the days of victory ahead? 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STOUCHTON, MASSACHUSETTS Tclcphouc 372 LUIUBER - ROOFING - MASON SUPPLIES Cl'9Sl'0lll Rillgfl? niliry B425-I of Lurk from Nl,x1.x'x' IJAIKISII A V Moody s harago You fun whip our c'rr'um, and lm! you l'!ll1,I 111111 our milky TEIXI S0l'Vilf0 A ch'hald H' Peck CONGHATULATIONS FURNITURE AND PIANO BIOVING from the Paekinv of Cl ina ai CI B ' -A-B ' , , 'O I I HC mc Student Association of 2-17 SO. MAIN ST.. SHARON SHARON HIGH SCHOOL Telephone 2223 YOUR YEARBUUK . . . am Wemwie. Um plemme . The PINE PRESS XVe hope that you have enjoyed reading this hook. If you hate, we Shall appreciate it if you will patronize the hn.sines.s frnzs which have so generoushf helped make pos-.5-ihle its printing. Without their .support we could not have puhli.S'hed this hookg for it, we thank them sincerely. CLASS PINS -CLUB PINS CUPS - TROPHIES - MEDALS Designers and Makers of the SHARON HIGH SCHOOL 1942 and 1943 CL.-XSS RINGS DIEGES 8 CLUST Manufacturing Jewelers 73 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS L. G. BALFIIUII C0. ATTLEBORO, MASS. A1fIIHIflICfIll'l'I'S of PINS ATHLETIC TROPHIES CLASS GIIf I'S CLASS RINGS BEATRICE FLIIIIAL GARDENS FLOYVERS and PLANTS for All Occasions 630 SO. MAIN STREET SHARON, MASS. Telephone 776 LEARN BEAUTY CULTURE at WILFHED ACADEMY XVe train you in a short time at low cost Ideal positions, good pay and zlclvnm-elm-lit await von in either wan' or pence' time TIIUIII' is a 3',IOI'flIgl' of l'l'lIl'l'IUIlC'Cd OIJUIYIIOIS D.'XY AND EVENING Cinxssus begin each week. Visit our classes in session and see our employment l'l'C01'dS. U'ril1' for 1942 Catalog II Wilfred Academy 492 Box'l.s'1'oN ST., BOSTON, MASS. KlCNmore OSSO The Book Shop 20 SO. MAIN STREET LENDING LIBRARY OF NIODERN FICTION New and Used Books for Sale Open Daily from 1:00 P. KI. Sharon 910 MacKay's STATIONERY NEXVSPAPERS DISTINCTIYE COIFFURES llose Beauty Shop CfJl1gl'HfllIflfiOIl-S' to the CLASS OF 1942 Croeker's BEAUTY SALON Thomas E. Nelson SHARON REAL ESTATE Allan R. Legge NEW HOMES 6 SO. MAIN ST., SHARON IN SHARON Telephone 301 Best lvl-S116-S' to the Bendinellfs CLASS OF 19-12 Clarence Lonergan BARBER BIRDSEYE FOODS IERSEY ICE CREAM New ff4qla,ncQ 5-7cafzemc04Z pkcvicaqfmfpfww amf .fdmnwm J. E. PURDY, Inc. 1C0 TRENIONT STREET BOSTOIX XIASSXCHL SETTS UWM Ukaiaqwphew fm GZQ44 af 1942 Shawn 01092 Sckaal 1 l ORTI-IEASTERN NIVERSITY College of Liberal Arts Offers for young men a broad program of col- lege subjects serving as a foundation for the understanding of modern culture, social relations. and technical achievement. Students may con- centrate in any of the following fields: Biology. Chemistry, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics. Physics, and English fincluding an option in Journalismj. Pre-Medical. Pre- Dental and Pre-Legal courses are offered. Varied opportunities available for vocational speciali- zation. Degree: Bachelor of Science or Bache- lor of Arts. College of Engineering Offers for young men curricula in Civil. Mechanical Cwith Air-Conditioning, and Aero- nautical optionsj, Electrical, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering. Classroom study is supplemented by experiment and research in well-equipped laboratories. Degree: Bachelor of Science in the professional field of speciali- 7ation. College of Business Administration Offers for young men the following curricula: Accounting, Marketing and Adver- tising, and Industrial Administration. Each curriculum provides a sound training in the fundamentals of business practice and culminates in special courses devoted to the various professional fields. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Admin- istration. School of Law Offers three-year day and four-year evening undergraduate programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Laws. A minimum of one-half of the work accepted for a bachelors degree in an approved college or its full equivalent required for admission to undergraduate pro- grams. Case method of instruction. The School also offers a two-year evening program open to graduates of approved law schools and leading to the degree of Master of Laws. Undergraduate and graduate programs admit men and women. School of Business Offers curricula through evening classes in Ac- counting, Industrial Management,.Distributive Management, and Engineering and Business. leading to the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in specified fields. Preparation for C. P. A. Examinations. A special four- year curriculum in Law and Business Manage- ment leading to the Bachelor of Commercial Science degree with appropriate specification is also offered. Shorter programs may be ar- ranged. Co-educational. Evening Courses of the College of Liberal Arts Certain courses of the College of Liberal Arts are offered during evening hours affording concentration in Economics, English, History and Government or Social Science. A special program preparing for admission to the School of Law is also available. The program is equivalent in hours to one-half the requirement for the A.B. or S. B, degree. Associate in Arts title conferred. Co-educational. Co-operative Plan C354 3 3' D.c,g,D'm 2:2 o.fvf'5 4-'sq O I SE '25-C m 20 5-Cana 5501: O CJ' 'W D seg- 3 'DJ Wogh' 9.'. 'a 3, : ',, Egg SSS' Efmrn m....S-5 U52-UE. '-IsZ QD' m x 2,2. 'O wb ggsoo EU S O 3-420' NCSU!! 5-NHC Q. 1-vff. UTD sees v-12,-:xv-ttf, :1:i 3332 Nm'J O. .- 35 293:-,' UQ-. 5,- mai: E5-32:2 MQ... 22 0 aff' 9,-go nm? gon., 5.-. .'3.Q 'o. 1 BJ ,Bin 9-. 'sc'O .-wma o'3 ':oo fb:-vf5 1 sag Q we-30, 'Offs fan, 'N 30.-O ef?' E ....,:'1'Q D s U Lin 42.0 :Oi mo-'-C -Vi. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Director of Admissions BOSTON. AAASSACHUSETTS Please send me a catalog of the lj College of Liberal Arts D College of Engineering lj College of Business Administration III School of Law EI Evening School of Business Name.. ,,,, .,., , ,,,,.., Address Cmo '71 o E 0 Ir- Ni n. 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