Sheffield High School - Sentinel Pines Yearbook (Sheffield, MA)

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1945 Class Will y E, the unquestionably most extraordinary class ever to leave this institution, alias W the class you ' ll be most likely to forget, alias the class of 1945 of that universally known institution of lower learning, Sheffield High School, being of sound mind (?) and body!), do hereby will and bequeath to those unfortunate characters who have yet to obtain their releases, the following: ARTICLE I The Senior Class wills and bequeaths its friendliness, ambition and its over abundance of good humor to the class of ' 46. ARTICLE II Julia Delmolino wills and bequeaths her daintiness to Jean Armstrong, also her shy ways. ARTICLE III Winifred Kirchner wills and bequeaths her gift of gab to Dorothy Orcutt so that Dot ' s opinions may surely be heard. ARTICLE IV John Bonn wills and bequeaths to Gordon Gibbs his right to keep future students amused in boring classes. ARTICLE V Joan Schopp wills and bequeaths her ability to capture any male long enough to drive his car to Correll Gibbs. ARTICLE VI Ruth Stevens wills and bequeaths that swing to the grammar school playground, also, her title of flirt to Betty Olsen. ARTICLE VII Betty Gordon wills and bequeaths her title of teachers ' pet to Margery Curtiss. ARTICLE VIII Marion Moesley wills and bequeaths her right of leaving school every afternoon to work, to Red McGarry. Too bad this excuse won ' t hold water for you. ARTICLE IX Augusta Cartinelli, wills and bequeaths her popularity with those men in uniform to Mary Lafreniere. Don ' t spoil Gussie ' s reputation now, Mary. ARTICLE X The Senior girls will and bequeath to Pauline Jones (and friends) the right to converse during noon hour with any men who might be working along the road. ARTICLE XI Paul Charbonneau wills and bequeaths his life, liberty and pursuit of women to Dick Klahn. ARTICLE XII Ethel Wanger wills and bequeaths her title of most studious to Don Donsbough. - ; T

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1945 Encountering no obstacles, our ship made port in record time — thirty-six weeks flat. And we do mean fiat . On the whole it was truly clear sailing. June 21, 1944 Heigh-ho! The wind doth blow! Our little ship sails to and fro! We ' ve made it! The port of Practical Knowledge is ours! The biggest slice of the voyage is done for, and so is another year. What happened during the course of that year? Well, in September we put out to sea with all hopes high that it would be clear sailing again. However, there was a new first mate who just gloried in seeing everyone hard at work — First Mate Cox. But his strict influence was somewhat overpowered by the presence of Mate Shook, and the arrival of Mates Watts and Porter. We picked up Robert Anderson, member of that famous Wolf Patrol, who had become separated from his pack. When he left to rejoin them, he persuaded Bruno Delmolino, a born wolf, to accompany them on their next prowl. Joan Schopp, the original Wave, arrived in a flutter of furs and Chanel No. 5, not to mention the eyelashesl But to get back to matters of importance — In May, when our ship was drifting along with Spring Fever, the Senior crew came down from their pedestals and took the rest of us into their confidence. Would we all like to put on an entertainment to relieve the monotony of our daily work? Would we!! There- fore, the evening of June 2, a gala promenade was held on deck, to the delight of everyone. This night also, the Skipper announced his retirement from active sea duty. Saddened by this news, we reached the port of Practical Knowledge. June 18, 1945 On this night we received our releases from duty on the S. S. Education, and can now look back on our voyage in fond reminiscence. In September Skipper Hartley, the new captain, set our ship on course for the ultimate goal — the land of Acquired Knowledge. J. Roger Spriggs, better known as the Mustache, executed his duties as First Mate, from his perch high in the crow ' s nest. He gave us a great deal of good advice, and it was under his guidance that we made history — by the skin of our teeth! Mates Shook and Roraback were in their regular places, but Mates - Leaf green, and Card replaced Mates Porter and Watts. Winifred Kirchner, after failing to make reservations on the S. S. Searles, joined our merry crew. Hazel Markham decided that as long as we were so close to our goal, she might as well continue on with us, while Evelyn Winters joined another crew when the sea became too rough. Mate Shook disgarded the deck scrubbing as being child ' s play and assigned our group to the ship ' s library for a bout with Macbeth. Who won? Naturally! John Bonn and Fred Sidelinger left to resume sea duty with a real he-man ' s crew — the U. S. Navy. It was a great day for all of us when we steamed into the magnificent harbor on which the city of Acquired Knowledge looks down. Never let it be said that the crew were seeking any old port in the storm, for this was their goal and the y reached it. As we entered the city of Acquired Knowledge we read an epigram inscribed for all to see: Whosoever enters this city does so by his own physical or intellectual effort and endeavor. Now his goal shall be to acquire more knowledge. With this thought in mind so ended our life aboard the S. S. Education. Augusta Cartinelli, June Conklin, John Bonn, Julia Delmolino, Betty Gordon, Beverly Lander, Paul Charbonneau, Mary Small, Joan Schopp, Ruth Stevens, Fred Sidelinger, Winifred Kirchner, Hazel Markham, Marion Moesley, and Ethel Wanger were the pas- sengers who disembarked at this final port- Augusta Cartinelli June Conklin Betty Gordon

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1945 ARTICLE XIII June Conklin wills and bequeaths her special privilege of flirting with certain male members of the faculty during study periods to Claire Warner. ARTICLE XIV Hazel Markham wills and bequeaths her ability to sit through a whole class without the usual ya-ta-ta-ya-ta-ta-ya-ta-ta-gab-gab-gab to Hattie Pixley. ARTICLE XV Mr. Hartley wills and bequeaths to Priscilla Hall and Jimmy Carter the privilege of taking Physics so that they may enjoy the experiments in the dark room. ARTICLE XVI Frederick Sidelinger wills and bequeaths to Santi Gulotta the exclusive use of the back seat on the Ashley Falls bus. P. S. A girl, too! ARTICLE XVII Beverly Lander wills and bequeaths her success in obtaining a diamond before gradua- tion to Betty Geer. Good luck, Betty! ARTICLE XVIII Mary Small wills and bequeaths her monopoly on certain Freshmen and Sophomore boys to the younger girls, especially Brooks to Isabel. - ARTICLE XIX The Senior girls will and bequeath to the undergraduates the responsibility of keeping the morale of the boys on the basketball team high on those 1-o-n-g, c-o-l-d rides! ARTICLE XX We, the class of 1945, do declare this to be our last will and testament: John On the Ball Bonn Augusta Well, alright Cartinelli Paul Casanova Charbonneau June Let me at him Conklin Julia Peanut Delmolino Betty Rattlebrain Gordon Winifred Chatterbox Kirchner Beverly Don ' t get around much anymore La nder Hazel Boisterous Moesley Marion Take it Easy Moesley Joan Can I drive? Schopp Fred Bellbottom trousers Sidelinger Mary I can ' t give you anything but love — and a car Small Ruth Mousie Stevens Ethel Brains Wanger Witnessed and signed this 18th day of June in the year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Forty-five by all members of this senior class who didn ' t consider the obligation too much of an exertion on their already over-burdened physiques. Beverly Lander Mary Small