Sharon High School - Marsengold Yearbook (Sharon, MA)

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Fr...-.. Class Prophecy Dear Editor of Marsengold of 1954: Last evening the class of '44 held its alumni banquet in Sharon's Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Lake Massapoag. The gathering was presided over by our former class president, jack Reddick, now vice-president of Tobe Deutchmans lack tells us that his concern has enlarged a great deal since he was first employed there. The caterers were Lois Creeley and Virginia Niethold, whose delicious meal brought back poignant memories of the Sharon High's cafeteria. The music was supplied by our one and only boogie woogiev artist, Beg Phillips and his Beet Beeters. His fantastic selections were handled beautifully by his featured vocalist, Miss Ann Bartlett. Her rendition of I Don't Know How He Does It was certainly something. The entertainment consisted of a stage show with myriads of dancing beauties. Heading this illustrious cast were Betty Goldstein and Rita Son1a,' MacDonald, two famous Broadway show girls and former members of our class. No one will ever forget Ritafs exotic interpretation of her now famous 'iscarf dance . The guest speaker of the evening was Kenton Kitterman, noted New York attorney, whose vital message entitled 'iThe Whys and Hows of Spend- ing Moneyn was terrific. Oscar talked for over two hours in his usual fili- bustering manner, and he would probably be haranguing still if someone had not called for a toast. There were many distinguished people at this party, all members of the class of '44 who have succeeded since they left dear old Sharon High. First to catch my eye was Sergeant XVilliam Pratt, handsome in his C. A. P. uniform, who was surrounded by three models, the former Bethel VVeber, Jane Palmer, and Marion Staples. Sarge,' tells us that, having been in the C. A. P. for the last ten years, he just c0uldn't go back to wearing civilian clothes. Asked why, he exclaimed, They don't have any stripes. Directly across from Sergeant Pratt, Florence Einis, noted dramatic and glamour teacher, was conversing with two other pedagogues, Edna Cun- ningham and Catherine McCrath, who, according to reports, are excellent math instructors. Flo says that she was inspired by the success of her glamour class in the senior play to establish a school of her own. We understand that the three lovely models were polished p1'oducts of her Clamour Salon. XVord was received by the Toastmaster that Miss Janet Allen telephoned her regrets from Kalamazoo. She said that, as she was producing and starring in a modernized version of Shakespearian plays, it would be impossible for her to attend. Taking pictures of this distinguished gathering was Earl Mayhofer. president and owner of E. E. Mayhofer Co., nationally known photographers. He says that he runs a dairy as an avocation. Making her usual tardv and dramatic entrance was Jeanne, formerly Derry, who, we found, has followed in her SlSt6l',S footsteps, having attended page twenty-nine

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WVe leave Mrs. Leverone alone, but would like to take her husband with us. V To Miss Frost we leave a pair of roller skates. It is quite a iaunt to the kitchen for chocolate cakes. To Miss Crocker we leave some ration stamps to get the fruit juices she likes. To Mr. Kenyon we leave a slide rule. just something to make the children behave. NVe leave to Miss Dorothy Chase a carton of soap so that she may start early in her reform of the juniors. To Miss Lewis we leave our quiet well-mannerecl ways. To Miss French we leave a ton of used tardy slips. XVe hope there won't be a paper-shortage next year. To Miss Newton we leave a mental picture of the riotous afternoons of our senior year. Enough said. ' To Mrs. Brader we leave a map of Boston, in hopes that on further excursions, she will not get lost. To Mr. Conley we leave a book of jokes so that his Physics classes may really enjoy themselves while trying to study. Mr. Clark, we leave. But before we go, here is some aspirin and Alka Selza. XVe feel that it will be needed before another class takes over. In witness whereof, we, the class of 1944, have hereunto subscribed our names and aflixed our seal, this twelfth day of june, in the fateful year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. lSignedj THE SENIOR CLASS OF SHARON HIGH SCHOOL Witnesses: Testators: lemme Derry Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten Marilyn Wright Lieulenant General Ira C. Eaker Reginald Phillips Chief Egitto Lauezzo Holton Fox page twenty-eight

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Hollins College and become the colonel's lady in the Army Air Corps. Ac- companying her was Marilyn Wright, a successful buyer in Slattery's College Shop. XVe hear that she has been chosen an honorary house-mother at M. I. T.'s Theta XI house. Among the guests was WVilbur T. Morse, artist for Pic . Wilbo has gone far since his early days as art editor for the Marsengold of '44. Lowell Hanson and his wife, the former Margery Clark, were spied over by the terrace. What a lovely couple! A telegram was received from Dorothy Cornell, expressing her regret for not being able to come. She is in Reno divorcing her third husband and, according to her message, has met a nice gentleman who would make a fine prospect for her fourth. Everyone wished her the very best of luck. The banquet was in full swing when a loud, roaring noise was heard above. A helicopter landed on the roof and out stepped George Carden, now president of the Continental American Airways, which position, accord- ing to Mr. Carden, he gained by his excellent ability to argue and parry. Another late arrival was Miss Eleanor Cole, a registered nurse, amidst the subtle odor of ether. She had just assisted in agorgeous appendectomy, and couldnit wait to tell us all about it. During the course of the evening, Mr. Donald Sprout, noted radio baritone, was asked to sing a few selections. At first, he refused, but after a bit of coaxing, stepped to the stage. The girls swooned over his beautiful voice and three of them had to be carried out. What a man!!! The Beau Brummel of our class, Richard Mullen, trimly dressed in a cut-a-way coat and striped trousers, was surrounded by an admiring throng. XVe understand Mr. Mullen is a big Broadway producer who has presented many excellent musicals with hundreds of beautiful girls. Sitting at a corner table discussing child care were Kathryn Parry, noted child specialist, and Jean Pike, head nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital. Both have gone far in the field of medicine and thoroughly enjoy their work. ' Emmy Hassam, gym teacher and coach of girls sports at our dear old alma mater, was seen conversing with her friend, Pauline Allen. Polly tells us that, after graduating from Burdett College, she has been, for the past five years, employed as a medical secretary by a very handsome doctor, the only drawback being husbands prefer brunettes . Holton Fox and Arthur Taylor were also there. Holton, now Com- missioner of Boy Scouts, informed us that he was national commander of the junior Commandos during the XVar. Art, we understand, is president of Taylor's Garages, Inc., a nation-wide syndicate of gas stations. Mary Calla, now a 'receptionist for the president of a famous cosmetic company, attracted much attention with her 3-inch heels and lollipop nails. page thirty