Sharon High School - Marsengold Yearbook (Sharon, MA)

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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

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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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XVe understand that Gertrude Murphy, very efficient-looking in a sleek suit, is doing very well as secretary to a big business executive. Gerty says that she owes her success to Sharon High's commercial department. Not very much in the limelight, but there just the same, was Frank Cuneo. XVe hear that he is loafing on the thousands of dollars he made on his book The Art of Relaxationn. He claims that he experimented on that subject for all twelve years of school and thanks all of his teachers for co- operating with him. Another member of our class who is very well-known is Marion Scott. the famed Queen of the Cranberry Patch . YVe hear that there isn't a berry grown unless Marion puts her okay on it. Some business! Gonversing with Bliss Scott was Ioan lValdman. noted dietician. who claims that she learned all about food while she was in the YVAVES. VVe wonder whether she gained her knowledge through her training or in K. P. Gerald Kerstein, an M. l. T. graduate. now chief engineer of the Inter' national Gadget Co., reported on a super-duper, non-wetting rain which he is busy perfecting. Patricia Van Vaerenewyck. who didn't know which profession she wanted to enter when she was graduated from high school, has, she told us, since we saw her last, completed a college education at U. C. L. A.. worked on the P. C. I. and gained a man in the RAF. XVith her was Marjory YVescott, now a Navy wife, who was proudly displaying pictures of her twins to everyone. This memorable evening came to a close with the singing of the Alina Mater . XVe submit the above account to you in hopes that you will find space for our enviable record in your year book. Yours truly, John Reddick Gerald Kerstein Florence Einis Patricia Van Vaercncwyck page Ilzirly-one