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

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VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row, L. to R.: Arthur Coons, Manager, George Ball, David Eichstedt, Fred Van Al- styne, Mr. William Hartley, Coach. Front Row,L. to R.: Brooks Conklin, Richard Armstrong, Ira Markham, Donald Donsbough, Captain, Harry Ball, Frank Mackoul, Martin McGarry. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Back Rom, L. to R.: William Wakefield, James Lecakes, Arthur Brazee, Robert Ball, Olympio ( lartinelli, Fred Van Alstyne. Front Row,L.to R.: Mr. Hartley, Coach, Donald Curtiss, William Hartley, Martin McGarry, Captain, Brooks Conklin, Gordon Gibbs.

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1945 for specialized work. We must go from here tonight with the ideas of peace, freedom, and equality. It is our generation that will have to see that a world of righteousness exists and not a barbarous world of war, hatred, and greed. After twelve years of study, work, and play we are ready and willing to go out into the world as young men and women and do our share in the creation of a world of peace, freedom, and understanding. We are prepared to do our part in carrying out the laws, regulations, and duties of any peace terms that are made and will be made in the future. Perhaps we shall help make some of these peace terms. It is our task to see that the great achievements of the inventors of the world are put to use for the sake of humanity and not for the destruction and death of nations and peoples. We must participate in the creation of a new world transportation system with the airplane holding a prominent place. The men and women who have been flying in this war will not let the airplane be forgotten. They are interested in its perfection and the con- tinued use of aircraft for pleasure, transportation, and the upkeep of good will among the many nations. As our parents watched the development of the automobile, so shall we watch the development of the airplane. The United States will figure prominently in the further expansion of aviation. Our goods will become well known in all remote places. More foreign goods will be brought into this country. Good will will be spread from one country to another and there should be no need for aggression and war. High school grad- uates will be distinguished in carrying on this rise of aviation. Perhaps the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his poem The Builders express the thought I wish to leave with you tonight : All are architects of fate, Working in these walls of time : Some with massive deeds and great, Some with ornaments of rhyme. Nothing useless is or low; Each thing in its place is best; And what seems but idle show Strengthens and supports the rest. For the structure that we raise Time is with materials filled; Our to-days and yesterdays Are the blocks with which we build. Truly shape and fashion these, Leave no yawning gaps between; Think not, because no man sees, Such things will remain unseen. As we leave here tonight, members of the School Committee, Mr. Somes, Mr. Hartley, Mr. Loring, and Mr. Merritt, faculty, parents and friends, we say farewell. You have striven to give us much wisdom and understanding. Through your careful instruction we have learned how to cope with many of the problems we shall have to face. We will do our best to uphold the ideals you have set for us and see that you are rewarded for your patience, fidelity, and unselfishness. Classmates, the hour of graduation is here. As we go forth from here tonight, let us remember the happy days of our school life together. We are going out into a proud and generous country. It is a privilege to be graduating into such a world — let ' s try to make it a better world! And now, farewe ll! Ruth Stevens ' 45 1

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1945 Athletic Activities Sheffield High School, after an absence of many years, was admitted to the Southern Berkshire Basketball League. Despite the small number of boys in the high school and their lack of experience, the members of the teams put up a stiff battle for all opponents. Boys from the seventh, eighth and ninth grades made up the Junior Varsity. The experience they obtained will undoubtedly be of great value for future teams. The girls ' team also made a good showing for the Black and Orange of Sheffield High. Lack of experience was, also, their greatest handicap. However, they showed a decided improvement as the season progressed. The Varsity Boys ' team was composed of: Dick Armstrong, guard George Ball, forward Harry Ball, forward Brooks Conklin, guard Donald Donsbough, center David Eichstedt, guard Frank Mackoul, forward Ira Markham, guard Martin McGarry, forward Fred Van Alstyne, forward Arthur Coons, manager The Junior Varsity members were: Robert Ball, guard Arthur Brazee, center Olympio Cartinelli, guard Brooks Conklin, guard Donald Curtiss, forward David Eichstedt, guard William Wakefield, Gordon Gibbs, forward Santi Gulotta, forward William Hartley, guard James Lecakes, guard Martin McGarry, forward Fred Van Alstyne, forward assistant manager The girls ' team was made up of: Jean Armstrong, center Margery Curtiss, forward Betty Geer, guard Phoebe Funk, center Winifred Kirchner, guard Marion Moesley, guard Hattie Pixley, forward Mary Small, forward Ann Small, manager Second team: Shirley Curtiss, guard Shirley Golden, guard Joanne Hartley, center Pan line Jones, guard Mary Lafreniere, guard Kathryn Moesley, forward Laura Straleau, guard Patricia Whalen, forward