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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1947 volume:

BUSHNELL-SAGE LIBRARY 36983005092932 REF 371.897 SHEFFIELD 1947 Bushnell-Sage Library P.O. Box 487 48 Main St Sheffield, MA 01257 Ph.413-229-7004 Fax: 7003 o o u o s w I— I Contents Title Page Sheffield High School Dedication — Mr. J. Roger Spriggs Yearbook Staff Editorial Class Data The Faculty Faculty and School Personnel Class Officers THE SENIORS Class Night Program Address of Welcome Class History Last Will and Testament Class Statistics Class Prophecy Class Celebrities Class Gifts THE UNDERCLASSES Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class Eighth Grade Seventh Grade THE ACTIVITIES School Orchestra The Student Council Senior Play and Senior Prom Pictures The Calamity Kids Senior Chicken-Pie Supper THE ATHLETICS Boys ' Varsity Basketball Girls ' Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders Junior Varsity Basketball Baseball Team Athletic Activities Graduation Exercises Program Salutatorian Address Valedictorian Address Little Brats Our Advertisers John Somes, Superintendent of Schools Marian M. Rote, Class President Elizabeth A. Cassidy Mary E. Pixley Helen E. Martin Antonio J. Malnati Richard T. Armstrong Dedication To J. Roger Spriggs Adviser to the Class of 194- 1944-1947 This yearbook is affectionately dedicated J. ROGER SPRIGGS Mr. Spriggs, the head of our Social Science department, is leaving us after being adviser to the Class of ' 47 for three years. During this time, he has contributed endless effort and many long hours of hard work to make our three years at SHS successful. His absence will be felt greatly by the entire school. YEARBOOK STAFF Back Row, L. to R.: Priscilla Hall, Elaine MacKenzie, James Carter, David Kirchner, Harley Conklin, Janet Markham, Shirley Curtiss. Middle Row, L. to R.: Claire Warner, William Hartley, Donald Curtiss, Shirley Martin, Helen Martin, J. Roger Spriggs (Adviser), Phoebe Funk, Jean Straleau, George Cronk, Robert Radocchio, Isabel Gilligan. Front Row, L. to R.: Betty Markham, Elizabeth Cassidy, Richard Armstrong, Marian Rote (Editor in Chief), Antonio Malnati, Mary Pixley, Phyllis Agar. The Yearbook cover was designed and drawn by Theodore Williams of the Junior Class while Robert Radocchio of the Sophomore Class drew the basketball keyhole illustration and miniature school shields. Editorial Amiel once said, He who is silent is forgotten; he who abstains is taken at his word; he who does not advance falls back ; he who stops is overwhelmed, distanced, crushed ; he who ceases to grow greater becomes smaller; he who leaves off, gives up; the stationary condition is the beginning of the end. So far you have all gone forward. You have not been content with things as they were for you. Twelve years ago you entered the first grade. There may have been times when it seemed as though you had been forced to stop or even fall back. The fact that you are now Seniors ready to graduate is proof that you have grown greater. It is no less important that you continue to strive, to always move ahead to something better, more desirable. One can never be content with things as they are, for conditions never remain the same. If you do not progress with events, you will most surely slide back. For one to progress, it is necessary for each to contribute something to life and the world. So many mechanical inventions are now at our disposal, the automobile, the radio, movies, television and scores of other devices — that there is danger that too much will be received without effort. If the freedom from daily tasks thus made possible is not devoted to striving in other fields of endeavor, it will be the beginning of the end. JOHN SOMES Superintendent of Schools v f ? Class Data President Marion M. Rote Vice-President Antonio J. Malnati Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth A. Cassidy Representative Richard T. Armstrong Class Colors Rlue and White Class Flower White Carnation Class Motto Toil conquers all things. The Faculty William J. Hartley, B.A., University of Maine; M. Ed., Bates College — Principal, Mathematics and Science J. Roger Spriggs, B.A., Northeastern University — Vice- Principal and Social Studies Hazel K. Leafgreen, Bay Path — Commercial Theodore R. Williams, B.A., Williams College — English and Languages Mary R. Larkin, B.A., Our Lady of the Elms — Junior High, Biology and General Science Gladys M. Roraback, State Teachers College, North Adams — Junior High Helen H. Armstrong, Teachers College, New Britain — Six Grade Mary K. Morrison, State Teachers College, Hyannis — Fifth Grade Anna G. Percy, State Teachers College, Westfield — Fourth Grade Clarice M. Gilligan, State Teachers College, Westfield — Third Grade Zelie M. Spaulding, B.A., Austin College — Second Grade Mina E. Brewer, State Teachers College, Hyannis — First Grade Elsbet Wayne, B.S., New York University — Music Supervisor FACULTY AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL Back Row, L. to R.: William Hartley, Zelie Spaulding, Elbert Cane, Helen Armstrong, John Somes, Mary Morrison, Roger Spriggs, Marion Moesley, Theodore Williams. Front Row, L. to R.: Clarice Gilligan, Mary Larkin, Mary Wallace, Hazel Leafgreen, Elsbet Wayne, Mina Rrewer, Margaret Eichstedt Class Officers SENIOR President, Marion Rote Secretary Treasurer, Elizabeth Cassidy Vice-President, Antonio Malnati Representative, Richard Armstrdng Adviser, Mr. Spriggs JUNIOR President, Phoebe Funk Secretary-Treasurer, Retty Markham Vice-President, William Hartley Representative, Donald Curtiss Adviser, Mrs. Leaf green SOPHOMORE President, David Kirchner Secretary-Treasurer, Janet Markham Vice-President, Santi Gulotta Representative, James Lecaks Adviser, Miss Larkin FRESHMAN President, Joanne Hartley Secretary-Treasurer, Laura Straleau Vice-President, Patricia Whalen Representative, Kathryn Moesley Adviser, Mrs. Roraback 8th GRADE President, Claire Pezzatti Secretary-Treasurer, Austin Somes Vice-President, Ransler Rartholomew Representative, Audrey Agar Adviser, Mr. Hartley 7th GRADE President, Stanley Rail Secretary-Treasurer, Polly Ann Miller Vice-President, Ann Markham Representative, Roland Mintz Adviser, Mr. Williams RUSS REPRESENTATIVES Ashley Falls, George Cronk Lime Kiln, Phoebe Funk Brush Hill, Janet Markham Bowwow, Antonio Malnati Sheffield Center, Elizabeth Cassidy Chief Marshall of Traffic, William Hartley Chief Marshall of Service, Helen Martin Chief Marshall of Halls, Antonio Malnati lL I Elizabeth A. Cassidy Sis Good things come in small packages. P. K. R. Staff 3, 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Prom Committee 4 Lunch Room 2 Class History 4 Office 3, 4 Secretary and Treasury 4 Senior Play Staff 4 Student Council 4 Sis , despite her small size and quiet ways, has been a great asset to our class. She is a good student and hard worker, and is always ready to give a helping hand. Sis is a loyal, lasting friend to all. We ' ll all remember Sis for her grand work as prompter in Calamity Kids, and her untiring effort to make it a success. Best of luck in all you do. Richard T. Armstrong Dick shoulda stood in Bed. Class Gifts 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Class Play Calamity Kids 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 P. K. R. Staff 2, 3, 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Student Council 1, 2. 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 Dick ' s ability to make a joke out of anything and everything has certainly made him well liked and appre- ciated both in school and out of school. Being a swell friend and a person to look to for help when in trouble will certainly bring him a long way in life. He has certainly been an asset to the sports program of S. H. S. and his happy-go-lucky carefree way will never be forgotten. We are sure that he will be successful in whatever he may choose. Helen E. Martin Helen In thee are found the fires of thought. P. K. R. Staff 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 Office 2, 3, 4 Operetta Beauty Contest 1 Class Statistics 4 Student Council 4 Lunch Boom 2, 3, 4 Helen is our representative in the commercial field. Give her a typewriter and she will make it sing. Taking dictation is her joy. Good hick to Helen as she steps out into the world of business another year. Mary E. Pixley Mary It ' s the sunt you sing, and the smiles you wear That makes the sun shine everywhere. Operetta Beauty Contest 1 Class Will 4 Senior Play Staff 4 Senior Play Staff 4 Lunch Room 2 P. K. R. Staff 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4 Prom Committee 4 Prom Committee 4 Office 3 Despite Mary ' s outside interest which draws heavily on her time, she still is a good worker for her school and her class. In the joke column Mary can give and take. A good scout with a ready smile and a hearty laugh. Best of luck to Mary. Antonio J. Malnati Tony ' A lion among the ladies is a terrible thing. P. K. R. Staff 3, 4 Class Committees 1. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Student Council 4 Prom Committee 3, 4 Class Prophecy 4 Senior Play 3, 4 Chief Marshall of Halls 4 Class Vice-President 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 4 Tony Malnati, better known at school as Muscles ' Malnati, is the Senior Class pride and joy. Whenever you hear a hearty laugh, it ' s Tony. Just an all around guy with a smile and laugh for anyone at anytime. Tony ' s ambition is to be a veterinarian, and the Class of 47 wishes him the best of luck in the future. Marian M. Rote Marian If you want anything done, do it yourself. Class President 1, 4 Vice-President 2, 3 P. K. R. Staff 3, 4 Editor-in-Chief 4 Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 3, 4 Prom Committee 3, 4 Office 2, 3, 4 Operetta Beauty Contest 1 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Play Calamity Kids 4 Class History 4 Lunch Room 2 Marian, our class president, is well liked by everyone. Her pleasing personality, her ability to get along with others, and her willingness to help has aided in making our class activities a success. Her acting capacity was well demon- strated in the Calamity Kids. We will always remember her untiring efforts as Editor- in-Chief of the Pine Knoll Register. Best of luck, Marian! Class Night Program June 17, 1947 Welcome Marion M. Rote, President Song — I Am Called Little Buttercup Girls ' Glee Club Class History Elizabeth Cassidy Class Will Mary Pixley Song — I Am the Monarch of the Seas Boys ' Glee Club Statistics Helen Martin Class Prophesy Antonio J. Malnati, Jr. Song — A Merry Life ' ' Mixed Glee Club Senior Celebrities Marion M. Rote Class Gifts Richard T. Armstrong Song — Alma Mater (Audience standing) Everyone r f Address of Welcome On behalf of the Senior class, I welcome you here to our Class Night exercises. To the Faculty, Members of the School Committee, and friends, we Seniors would like to express our sincerest appreciation for all the help, guidance, and encouragement that you have given us in the past years. We especially wish to thank you town folks who so loyally have supported our various activities which has made possible our class trip, our yearbook, and graduation. Tonight we will present our Class Will, Prophecy, History, Statistics, and Gifts. We do hope you will enjoy our program. Immediately following these exercises there will be dancing in the auditorium. Pop Smith and his Orchestra will furnish the music. Won ' t you join us there? Marian M. Rote Senior Class President History of the Class of 1947 On September 1, 1943, seventeen bewildered freshman acquired passage on the plane The Spirit of ' 47. The passenger list read as follows: Richard Armstrong, Elizabeth Cassidy, Lillian Davis, Leon Eichstedt, Correll Gibbs, Paul Holmes, Bessie Leffingwell, Antonio Malnati, Helen Martin, Elizabeth Olsen, Francis Pezzee, Mary Pixley, Marion Rote, Harold Stevens, Geraldine Tonking, and Lucy Vedovelli. The plane took off from Freshman Field at 8:42 A. M. with Mr. Merritt as pilot and Mr. Cox as co-pilot. The hostesses were Mrs. Porter, Miss Watts and Mrs. Shook. The take-off was rather rough and the weather continued to be stormy through this, the first lap of our trip. In June, when we landed for a brief rest at Examination Field, we were saddened at the fact that many of our passengers had bailed out along the way. Thus, when we met at Sophomore Field the following September, we found that the list had dwindled to: Richard Armstrong, Elizabeth Cassidy, Leon Eichstedt, Correll Gibbs, Paul Holmes, Antonio Malnati, Helen Martin, Elizabeth Olsen, Mary Pixley, Marion Rote, Harold Stevens, and Lucy Vedovelli. When we entered the plane, we discovered Pilot Merritt and Co-Pilot Cox had been replaced by Pilot Hartley and Co-Pilot Spriggs. Hostesses Porter and Watts had obtained positions at another airline. Hostess Leafgreen was then added to our group. We were now well on our way, having made our initiation voyage ; most of the stormy weather was behind us, lying in wait for the unsuspecting planes of the future. At first we were uncertain as to the ability of the new crew, but before the trip ended, we became familiar with them, and found them more than capable of fulfilling their duty. We had just unfastened our safety belts, anticipating the smooth way ahead, when we were overtaken by a smaller and lighter craft, The Spirit of Westfield. Thus Mary La- freniere joined our group. It was then June, and time to land for repairs and refueling. In September, when our little group assembled at Junior Airport, Co-Pilot Spriggs read the roll. It contained these names: Richard Armstrong, Elizabeth Cassidy, Correll Gibbs, Paul Holmes, Mary Lafreniere, Antonio Malnati, Helen Martin, Elizabeth Olsen, Mary Pixley and Marian Rote. The crew had been enlarged by a mechanic, Card. During this trip, an unfortunate accident occurred. Pilot Hartley neglected to close the trap door; thus, three passengers, Correll Gibbs, Mary Lafreniere, and Elizabeth Olsen, departed from our gathering. When we looked at our calendar, we were amazed to find that it was time for another brief stop. In September, we convened at Senior Airport, for this, the final lap of our journey. If the weather remained calm, and no accidents occurred, we would soon reach the goal we had been striving for. Our crew had been somewhat changed. After many close calls, Me- chanic Card decided that the ground was safer than the air. Hostess Shook had departed, and Navigator Williams replaced her. We found him to be of great assistance in guiding us through the mountains of Macbeth, and over the oceans of Grammar, As we glided into S. H. S. Airport, six weary, but happy and proud Seniors, alighted from the plane. The final roll was called, Richard Armstrong, Elizabeth Cassidy, Antonio Malnati, Helen Martin, Mary Pixley, and Marian Rote. — All present! As The Spirit of ' 47 soared through the sky, returning to accompany others through the years, each senior became aware of the great responsibility that was now his. For now there was no one to plot the course. T QT T Last Will and Testament We, the class of 1947, at Sheffield High School, Town of Sheffield, County of Rerkshire, in order that the school may be able to survive from the great loss sustained by our graduation, do hereby wish to insure scholastic tranquility, provide for the Sophomores and Juniors, promote the Freshman class, and secure the blessings of the faculty and school personnel to ourselves and posterity, do ordain and establish this last will and testament and bequeath the following legacies: SECTION I Article I — To the class of 1948: We give and bequeath, freely and without reserva- tions or stipulations, to the Junior class, our rightful heirs, and to their heirs and assigns forever, our most important and valuable properties, viz., our self-satisfaction, our im- portance, and our wisdom, all of which we possess in enormous quantities, and we hope said gifts will be of use in overcoming their present inertia. Article II — We also leave the Junior class our good luck. It made us what we are today, and it should satisfy them. In addition to this, all our privileges and rights as Seniors in classrooms will revert to them, as well as any notebooks, pencils, fountain pens, unfinished lollypops, or unfinished business, including debts contracted while engaged in the business of being a Senior, also any boys or girls whom we may have left behind in our haste. Article III — We give and bequeath to the Junior class our well-known nerve, which they will need next year, and all the examination questions we have been given during the past year. We believe that an examination, like history, often repeats itself. The answers, never owned in entirety, have long since been mislaid by us and are not included in this legacy. Article IY — To the class of 1949 we leave our patience. It will be found useful as the only means by which they can endure the Juniors. Article V — To the class of 1950 we leave a map of the school building, so that they will not get lost and roam about in everybody ' s way looking for their classrooms. We include with this map our little book entitled, How to Tell the Teachers, a pamphlet compiled by us after four years of arduous study. The legatees will notice this book is not what to tell the teachers but how. It contains specific information as to which teachers can he bluffed, which are easy and which are hard to please and those whom it is impossible to please It tells who your favorite authors must be to stand well with the English depart- ment, which history teacher is especially fond of Napoleon, and what questions to ask to make the science teacher forget the lesson and be interesting. This information is invaluable to any wishing to make high grades in the subjects mentioned. Article VI — It will be noticed that, although we have left bequests to the class, soon to be Seniors, to the Sophomores, soon to be Juniors, and to those who will, in the fall, be- come Freshmen, we have made no mention of the present Freshmen Class which will be known as the Sophomore class in a few months. We have left them nothing, because by that time their self-valuation will have attained such heights that nothing in our possession would be regarded by them as worthy their distinction. SECTION II Article I — We will and bequeath to Mr. Hartley a wheelbarrel to carry his papers from room to room. Article II — We will and bequeath to Mr. Spriggs a year ' s subscription to Esquire and a can of moustache wax. Article III — We will and bequeath to Mrs. Wayne, Robert Rodacchio to serve as a bouncer for the Glee Club. (Who ' ll bounce Robert) Article IV — We will and bequeath to Mrs. Roroback a wastebasket so that she may have a quiet class after all gum is disposed of. Article V — We will and bequeath to Mr. Somes a few clapboards. Article VI — We will and bequeath to Miss Larkin a chauffeur to call for her at 3:10 every afternoon. Article VII — We will and bequeath to Mrs. Eichstedt a leash so that she may keep her eye on Eddie Jr. and pour orange juice at the same time. Article VIII — We will and bequeath to Mrs. Leafgreen a set of blindfolds to keep her typists from watching the keyboard. Article IX — We will and bequeath to Mr. Cane a remote control so that he can regu- late the furnace from bed on the winter mornings. Article X — We will and bequeath to Mr. Williams a helicopter to get off the hill. Article XI — We will and bequeath to Miss Wallace a separate office so she may work in peace and hear no more May I use the Phone ? Article XII — We will and bequeath to Mrs. Moesley plenty of efficient lunchroom help on roller skates. SECTION III Article I — Marian Rote wills and bequeath to the Sophomore and Junior girls the right to giggle (and get away with it) in Mr. Spriggs History class. See you on the bench, Kids! Article II — Tony Malnati wills David Kirchner to Mr. Spriggs. Take good care of him, Spriggsie. Article III — Mary Pixley wills her ability to agree with any and every proposal made by her class to George Cronk and Donald Curtiss. Article IV — Helen Martin wills her privilege of resting in class to those who study until the wee hours. Article V — Sis Cassidy wills her quiet voice to Cornelia Croslear so her whispers will not be heard by everyone in Room I (including Mr. Spriggs) . Article VI — Dick Armstrong wills his title of Class Wolf to John Somes. Beside these bequests, we leave our best wishes to any and all who may desire them. Article VII — Tony Malnati wills and bequeaths to Don Curtiss the sole right to sit with Phoebe on the Basket Ball bus rides next year, but on long trips (Chester) Mr. Hartley has the right to sit between them. After all someone has to keep the poor man warm. Finally, we do hereby name and appoint as the sole executor of this, our last will and testament, our class advisor, Mr. Spriggs. In witness whereof we, the class of 1947, the testator, have set our hand and seal on this 19th day of June in the year of 1947. TE ' W T Statistics Nineteen hundred and forty-seven will always be remembered as the year that the very large class of six walked out of the golden doors of Sheffield High School and left for larger realms to find out what we could accomplish in this world of ours. Here ' s an idea of what we hope to accomplish in this world of ours but it is another thing whether we do or not. Richard Armstrong — Dick is going to Berkshire. It is a good thing there aren ' t any girls out there or you wouldn ' t be getting much studying done. Elizareth Cassidy — Sis, you wouldn ' t by any chance be settling down after you get out of high school with a certain he-man from New York? Antonio Malnati — Tony is planning on going to college. Don ' t let the girls keep you too busy, Tony. If you have anything wrong with your pets about 6 or 7 years from now, just call up Dr. Malnati, Vet. Helen Martin — Helen is out to keep things flying in the commercial field. Don ' t let the typewriter run away with you, Helen. Mary Pixley — Mary, we hear you are going to keep house for a certain person fr om Monterey. Don ' t let him work you too hard. Marian Rote — Marian is another one of our telephone operators. Marian, don ' t let us think you are going to be connecting everybody ' s numbers all your life. Sooner or later you will connect yourself up with the right one. Now that we have shown you our hopes for the future, think what you may of what will become of us. W Class Prophecy Time: September 1, 1957. Place: Sheffield Center, opposite Ford ' s Garage. Setting: A new building has been erected. It is opening day and a large lc Sale pre- vails. Mr. Hartley, who is always looking for a bargain, enters the new store. Behind the counter stands a familiar looking chap with a butch haircut and shatter-proof glasses, practically in pieces. Mr. Hartley walks up and shakes his hand. Mr. Hartley: I haven ' t seen you in a dog ' s age. Now let me see, you were the Class of 1947, weren ' t you? Haven ' t seen hide nor hair of that class since their graduation. What has become of them? Dick A: I know what most of them are doing. There were six of us in that over-intelli- gent super-human class — Sis Cassidy, Marian Rote, Helen Martin, May Pixley, (Tony) Malnati, and myself. Mr. H: Yes, that sure was a humdinger of a class. I ' ll never forget all the trouble they gave me. Let ' s start with you, Dick, what did you do after you left S.H.S.? D. A.: Oh, I went to Berkshire for a couple of years, came out of there and kicked around from store to store. I finally became General Business Manager of Hookum Sckoo- cum Co. Chain Stores. You see, that wasn ' t big enough for me so — I heard that my old boss, Francis Q. Kersey was trying to sell his business. So Jimmie Ware and I bought him out. Mr. H.: Well, Dick, I think that you have made a wonderful decision and I see you have enlarged the building. What about your social life, are you married? Dick A.: Of course, I met up with a cute little chicken about six years ago and we got hooked. I ' ve only got four youngsters though. Mr. H.: Whew! What about Marian Rote, what ever happened to her? Dick A.: After graduation Marian continued her telephone operating in Sheffield. She continued loafing there for four or five years and finally was transferred to a main office in New York City, becoming chief operator and was doing well when along came a cowboy from Texas. She turned her switch board in for a buckboard and has settled down in Texas. I understand that Marian does most of the bronco busting. Mr. H.: That sure is a bumpy life. I never thought she would turn to ranching. Where is Mary Pixley? Dick: Oh. Mary, to hold up the reputation of the class and keep things a-popping, was married to Freddie on the Fourth of July following graduation, and did that hope chest come in handy with all those kids to use the dish towels. Mr. H.: My, oh, my. I certainly lost track of that class. Do you happen to know where Sis is? Dick: Well, I never thought Sis was the marrying type but she proved out differently. She married Bob soon after her graduation from S.H.S. and they have been trotting around all over the country. You know, I heard the other day that they were trying to buy the F-2 Milk Bar. Sis always had her eye on that place anyway. Mr. H.: And Helen? Have you seen Helen lately? Dick: No, but I understand she is private secretary to the Chinese Ambassador in Washington. Helen finds no one can tell the difference between her short hand and the Chinese characters so she writes in shorthand and then reads it in Chinese. Mr. H.: Well, well, what do you know about that. I wonder what ever became of Tony Malnati. Dick: Tony ' s still a bachelor with a veterinarian degree. You know how Tony never had much to do with our fair damsels at school. They say he is just great on all the ail- ments of old maids ' cats. Mr. H.: Could be. Could be. Well, this little conversation sure brings back a lot of old memories. I sure have learned a lot today. Great Governor. It ' s 10 minutes past 12 now, and I promised my wife I would have the hamburg home for lunch. Let ' s see, you can give me 4 lbs. of hamburg and some of everything in the lc Sale. Dick: Give. You mean sell. Mr. H.: Same old Armstrong. T T P Class Celebrities Most Likely to Succeed Most Independent Most Happy-Go- Lucky Class Giggler Class Clown Most Talkative Class Buffer Class Loafer Flirt Most Studious Least Talkative Class Chauffeur Our Favorite Sport Best Dancer Class Pest Our Favorite Piece of Music Most Sincere Most Versatile Done the Most for the Class Done the Class for the Most Class Musician Class Dreamer Class Blusher Class Wolf Class Lover Corniest Senior Marian Rote Helen Martin Richard Armstrong Elizabeth Cassidy Richard Armstrong Antonio Malnati Mary Pixley Helen Martin Richard Armstrong Marian Rote Elizabeth Cassidy Antonio Malnati Basketball Richard Armstrong Richard Armstrong Comin ' Around the Mountain Mary Pixley Richard Armstrong Antonio Malnati Helen Martin Richard Armstrong Helen Martin Elizabeth Cassidy Richard Armstrong Antonio Malnati Richard Armstrong Class Gift Sister Cassidy, sweet and shy For whom Cupid found the right guy. So to Sis we give this halter That by the bridal path he will not falter. Mary, whose future life will be Living in a house with two or three. To Mary we give this rolling pin So she may keep her husband in. Tony Malnati who plans to be A veterinarian with a big degree. So to Tony we give this spotted cow That he may practice and always know how. The girl in our class with all the brains Is President Rote who over us reigns. To Marian we give this bottle of vitamin pills So if she walks home, she ' ll run up Rote Hill. The Senior Class will always remember Helen Martin our sleepiest member. So to Helen we give this little bed That she may lay down her weary head. And to me, Richard T., A paper doll For company. lL 1 Jj) JUNIOR CLASS Back Row, L. to Ft.: George Cronk, Shirley Martin, Jean Straleau, Phyllis Agar, Theodore Williams Front Row, L. to R.: William Hartley, Phoebe Funk, Betty Markham, Donald Curtiss SOPHOMORE CLASS Back Bow, L. lo I ' .: alter I lew ins. John Somes, Robert Radocchio, Barley Conklin, James Carter. Middle Hon l. i , a.: Shirley Golden, Shirley Curtiss, Pauline Minlz, [sabel Gilligan Fronl Bou . to ft.; Claire Warner, Janet Markham, Santi Gulotta, David Kirchner, James Lecaks, Elaine Mackenzie, Priscilla Hall FRESHMAN CLASS Back Row, L. to R.: David Ball, Lewis Rote, Frankie Franklin, Alan Gould Middle Row, L. to R.: Agnes Hewins, Cornelia Crosier, Margaret Maloney, Marie Sidelinger, Laurette Kirchner, Mary Dutcher, Nancy Cartinelli Front Row, L. to R.: Anita Charbonneau, Laura Straleau, Patricia Whalen, Joanne Hartley, Kathryn Mose- ley, Lovina Bradley, Jean Sidelinger EIGHTH GRADE Back Row, L. to R.: Robert Curtiss, Mary Zucco, Joan Samuels, Betty Cartinelli, Ilamay Petersen, Phyllis • Maynard, Charlotte Eichstedt, John Whalen Middle Row, L. to R.: Eugene Kirchner, John Bachetti, Carolyn Golden, Minnie Johnson, Donald Crandall, William Banks, Jennie Johnson, Anna Pezze, Rosemary Crandall, Robert Smith Front Row, L. to R.: Rose Zamperini, Helen Pixley, Ransler Bartholomew, Claire Pezzati, Austin Somes, Audrey Agar, Joyce Funk SEVENTH GRADE Back Bow, L. to B.: Ronald Pezze, George Bagnaschi, Allan Hartley, Barbara Woodbeck, Elinor Winters, Rona Sande, Roger Charbonneau Middle Bow, L. to B.: Verna West, Esther LaFreniere, Jerome Nott, Lawrence Ball, Richard Boardman, Nancy Gilligan, Ann Nott, Richard Curtiss Front Bow, L. to B.: Leona Markham, Frank Bachetti, Polly Ann Miller, Stanley Ball, Ann Markham, Koland Mintz, Shirley MacKenzie 7 P c-= School Orchestra With the arrival in September of Mrs. Morton Wayne as music supervisor, a new school organization came into being, the school orchestra. Starting from scratch, the or- chestra now numbers some twenty boys and girls of all age groups with the youngest mem- ber coming from Grade 4. Many of the instruments which were rented in the fall have been bought by the stu- dents and, with the excellent start made, the students are now looking forward to another year. The orchestra is composed of the following: Violins: Betty Markham, Nancy Gilligan, Ann Macy, Phyllis Armstrong, Rebekah Somes, Timothy Somes. Violin: Carolyn Golden. Cello: Phyllis Agar, John Somes. Flute: Austin Somes. Clarinets: Rona Sande, Laura Malnatei, George Bagnaschi, Ranny Vartholomew. Trumpets: Kathryn Moesley, Verna West, Allan Hartley, James Carter. Saxophones: Priscilla Hall, Robert Rodacchio, William Hartley. Alto Horn : Harley Conklin. Drums: Robert Smith, Roger Charbonneau. QT T The Student Council The Student Council, composed of all class presidents and one representative from each class, passes on student matters and policies at their monthly meetings. The Chief Marshalls of Service, Traffic and Hall and the bus representatives are also members of t he Council. The 1946-1947 Council officers are: President, Antonio J. Malnati Vice-President, Richard T. Armstrong Secretary-Treasurer, Marian Rote BAND Back Row, L. to R.: Allan Hartley, George Bagnaschi, Donald Percy, Verna West, Phyllis Armstrong, Ann Macy, Laura Malnati, Rona Sande, Ransler Bartholomew Middle Row, L. to R.: Robert Smith, Austin Somes, James Carter, Priscilla Hall, William Hartley, Mrs. Morton Wayne (director), Robert Radocchio, Kathryn Moesley, Harley Conklin, Roger Charbonneau Front Row, L. to R.: Phyllis Agar, Betty Markham, Nancy Gilligan, Carolyn Golden, Rebekah Somes, Timothy Somes, John Some STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row, L. to R.: Kathryn Moesley, Joanne Hartley, Stanley Ball, Roland Mintz, Audrey Agar, Claire Pezzatti Middle Row, L. to R.: Helen Martin, George Cronk, William Hartley, James Lecaks, David Kirchner, Janet Markham Front Row, L. to R.: Richard Armstrong, Phoebe Funk, Antonio Malnati, Marian Rote, Donald Curtiss The Calamity Kids Senior Class Play On May 21, 22, 23, 1947 at 8 o ' clock in the school auditorium, the senior class pre- sented the annual senior play The Calamity Kids before an audience of some 500 people. The cast of characters was as follows : Midge Starr Mickey Starr Emily Hoskins, Em who loves orphans Clara Class, with a nose for news Hezekiah Hoskins, Hez, Em ' s worst half Brad Rivers, who hates girls Bonnie Blue, a lovable pepper-pot Gideon Garvy, the twin ' s uncle . Opal Ludlow, the twin ' s aunt Loraine Ludlow, her daughter Elmer Ludlow, her son Esther Lafreniere John Whalen Marian Rote Laurette Kirchner Tony Malnati Dick Armstrong Joanne Hartley David Kirchner Claire Warner Patsy Whalen Tiny Moesley The action took place in the Hoskins home at the edge of a small town in the midwest. The following is a summary of the play. Emily and Hezekiah Hoskins (Marian Rote and Tony Malnati) a laughable but lov- able old couple, have spent their married life and most of their cash befriending homeless orphans. When the play opens four orphans living with the Hoskins: Bonnie Blue, (Joanne Hartley); a girl hitchiker with a mysterious past; Brad Rivers, an impecunious college student, (Dick Armstrong) ; Midge and Micky Starr, a pair of mischievous thirteen year- old twins, (Esther Lafreniere and John Whalen.) Spit-fire Bonnie and hot-tempered Brad are sworn enemies. The twin ' s relatives tight-fisted Gideon Garvey, (David Kirchner), and grasping Opal Ludlow, (Claire Warner), plan to separate Midge and Mickey and use them for servants. Taking the advice of Uncle Hez , the twins play all manners of tricks in hopes that their relatives will think them incorrigible and allow them to remain with the Hoskins. They harass Garvey and Opal with everything from biting fleas to butting Billy- goats! They tie roller skates on Uncle Giddy while he sleeps and when he wakes he all but breaks his neck, and then there is a serious note: The Hoskins will lose their home and orchard unless back taxes are paid before the end of the day. They are unable to borrow the money, but Emily, because of her great devotion and abiding faith, firmily believes that God will save their home perhaps in some mysterious way. Emily ' s faith is rewarded when Brad discovers that a stamp on a letter from one of Em ' s orphans is valuable. Brad and Bonnie find they are in love and the twin ' s relatives are finally put to rout. Other char- acters include snobbish Loraine Ludlow, (Patsy Whalen), and spoiled fifteen-year-old Elmer, (Tiny Moesley), and Clara Clagg, a gossipy spinster, (Laurette Kirchner). Mr. Theodore Williams of the faculty capably directed the play. Miss Phoebe Funk was in charge of costumes while Theodore Williams, Jr., and William Hartley, attended to props, stage lights and curtains, Jean Straleau and Elizabeth Cassidy served as call girl and prompter. The tickets were handled by Mary Pixley, assisted by Mr. Spriggs. On Friday evening the concluding night of the play, the Senior class presented Mr. Williams with a box of cigars in appreciation of the great amount of time and work he had contributed. The class gave corsages of white carnations to the girls of the cast. The ushers were Shirley Curtiss, Janet Markham, Elaine MacKenzie, Shirley Martin, Laura Straleau, Jean Sidelinger, and Marie Sidelinger. W T P Senior Chicken-Pie Supper The annual senior class chicken-pie supper was held in the Sheffield High School Auditorium on March 27. Committees were as follows: Tickets, Antonio Malnati and Richard Armstrong; Food, Marian Rote and Mary Pixley; Advertising, Helen Martin and Elizabeth Cassidy. The waitresses consisted of the Junior and Sophomore girls. The Senior Class was aided in arranging the supper by Mrs. Robert Smith, assisted by Mrs. Philip Armstrong, Mrs. Arthur Dutcher, Mrs. Herman Handel, Mrs. William Hartley, Mrs. Joseph Malnati, Mrs. Arthur Moesley, Miss Laura Percy, Mrs. Alfred Pixley, and Mrs. Arthur Rote. At the close of the supper, Mr. Spriggs, adviser to the Senior Class, presented Mrs. Smitli with flowers in appreciation for her support. With a large percentage of the food donated, the class realized a profit of $118.00. % ATHL n BOYS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Row, L. to R.: Coach Hartley, Co-Manager Robert Radocchio, Santi Gulotta, James Carter, Lewis Rote, Co-Manager Harley Conklin Front Row, L. to R.: James Lecaks, Donald Curtiss, Co-Captain Richard Armstrong, Co-Captain Antonio Malnati, William Hartley, David Kirchner GIRLS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Row, L. to R.; Minnie Johnson, Joyce Funk, Anna Pezze Middle Row, L. I R.i Manager Claire Warner, Coach Faivre, Joanne Hartley, Laura Stralcau, Patricia Whalen, Cornelia Crosier, Esther LaFreniere Front Row, L. to R.: Kathryn Moesley, Janet Markham, Captain Phoebe Funk, Shirley Curtiss, Shirley Golden Foreground; Para Faivre, Mascot CHEERLEADERS Back Row, L. to R.: Kathryn Moesley, Claire Warner, Marie Sidelinger, Phoebe Funk, Janet Markham, Jean Sidelinger Front Row, L. to R.: Shirley Curtiss, Patricia Whalen, Joanne Hartley, Anita Charbonneau, Mary Dutcher JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Row, L. to R.: John Whalen, William Banks, Coach Hartley, Austin Somes, Roland Mintz Front Row, L. to R.: Lawrence Ball, John Somes, Richard Boardman, Allan Hartley, Robert Smith BASEBALL TEAM Back Bow, L. to B.: Allan Hartley, Ransler Bartholomew, William Banks, John Somes, Richard Boardman, Robert Radocchio Middle Bow, L. to B.: Coach Hartley, Alan Gould, John Bachetti, Santi Gulotta, Donald Orcutt, Roland Mintz, Austin Somes Front Bow, L. to B.: John Whalen, David Ball, William Hartley, Richard Armstrong, Antonio Malnati, Theodore Williams, Donald Curtiss, Robert Smith Athletic Activities BASKETBALL From the standpoint of victories, the boys on Pine Knoll had a rugged basketball season; defeats were plentiful and victories few. From the standpoint of experience, pleasure, school interest and school spirit it was a good winter. The team loses by graduation its game little forward, Dick Armstrong, and its scrappy guard, Tony Malnati. After losing five regulars from our championship team of last year, this year ' s Girls ' basketball team did surprisingly well by winning six victories as against four defeats. A great amount of credit for these victories should be given to our new coach, Mrs. Norma Faivre. Boys ' Team: Richard Armstrong, forward Santi Gulotta, forward Donald Curtiss, forward James Carter, forward David Kirchner, center William Banks, center Richard Boardman, forward John Whalen, forward Allen Hartley, forward Robert Smith, forward Antonio Malnati, guard William Hartley, guard James Lecaks, guard Lewis Rote, guard Roland Mintz, guard Austin Somes, guard John Somes, guard Lawrence Ball, guard Managers: Harley Conklin, Robert Radocchio Girls ' Team: Kathryn Moesley, forward Patricia Whalen, forward Phoebe Funk, center Joanne Hartley, forward Anna Pezze, forward Minie Johnson, forward Claire Warner, Manager Shirley Curtiss, guard Janet Markham, guard Shirley Golden, guard Laura Straleau, guard Cornelia Croslear, guard Joyce Funk, guard Esther LaFreniere, guard SEASON ' S BASKETBALL RECOBDS Boys Berkshire Industrial 25 New Lebanon 61 Searles 38 Alumni 18 New Lebanon 26 Lee 55 Chester 38 Lenox 47 Williams 53 Chester 46 New Marlboro 25 Lee 74 Searles 57 Williams 70 New Marlboro 17 Lenox 48 Sheffield American Le£ , r ion 18 Sheffield 18 12 13 16 24 17 22 17 11 29 30 13 12 16 43 24 22 Total 716 339 Girls Searles 17 Lee 25 Chester 25 Williams 26 Chester 25 Lee 19 New Marlboro 36 Searles 24 Williams 34 New Marlboro 16 Sheffield 13 30 26 32 23 37 34 25 25 39 Total 247 284 BASEBALL Nineteen boys answered the call for baseball candidates issued in early May and with two victories and three defeats to date, the team has made a creditable showing. With the offer of the American Legion to use their new field next year, the team will be able to stage home contests and get some real infield practice which has greatly handicapped the school in the past. By graduation we lose our capable pitcher, Dick Armstrong, and our hustling right fielder, Tony Malnati. Boys ' Team: Bichard Armstrong Antonio Malnati Donald Curtiss William Hartley Theodore Williams Santi Gulotta David Ball Allan Gould Donald Orcutt John Somes John Bachetti William Banks Bansler Bartholomew Bobert Smith John Whalen Austin Somes Bichard Boardman Allan Hartley Boland Mintz Bobert Badocchio, Manager SEASON ' S BASEBALL BECOBDS Berkshire Industrial 8 Berkshire School Jayvees 9 New Marlboro 9 New Lebanon 19 Berkshire Industrial 2 Sheffield 4 3 10 3 3 BATTING AVERAGES Games AB HR 3B 2B IB Total Aver. Williams, lb-p 5 18 1 2 4 7 .389 Gulotta, 3b 3 8 1 2 3 .375 Rote, rf 3 3 1 1 .333 Hartley, lf-p 5 16 5 5 .313 Mintz, cf-c 4 11 1 2 3 .272 Orcutt, ss 5 19 1 4 5 .143 Armstrong, p-lb 5 14 2 2 .143 Ball, 2b-cf 5 15 1 1 2 .133 Curtiss, 3b-2b 4 11 1 1 .091 Malnati, rf 5 9 .000 Bachetti, c 5 9 .000 Lecakes, cf 1 2 .000 Banks, rf 2 2 .000 Bartholomew, 2b 2 1 .000 TEAM 5 138 2 1 4 22 29 .210 FIELDING AVERAGES Names Hartley, lf-p Armstrong, p-lb Williams, lb-p Orcutt, ss Mintz, cf-c Curtiss, 2b-3b Gulotta, 3b Bachetti, c Ball, 2b-cf Malnati, rf Hole, rf Banks, rf Bartholomew, 2b Lecakes, cf Games Assists Put-outs Errors Averages 5 1 1000 5 5 12 1 .945 5 2 27 2 .936 5 4 5 .900 4 1 7 .889 4 3 3 .858 3 3 1 .800 5 1 43 11 .796 5 3 3 2 .750 5 2 1 .667 3 .000 2 .000 2 .000 1 .000 Graduation Exercises SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL June 19, 1947 Processional (Audience standing) Invocation Salutatorian Address Song — Hymn for the Nation Valedictorian Address Mixed Glee Club Orchestral Selection — Soldiers March Sheffield Center School Orchestra Rev. Dr. Howard E. Mather Antonio J. Malnati Beethoven Marion M. Rote Schumann Address to the Graduates Song — America Presentation of P. T. A. Awards Presentation of Scholastic Awards Presentation of Diplomas Song — Mid Summer Holiday Walter Prichard Eaton, Dept. of Dramatics Yale University, New Haven, Conn. Girls ' Glee Club Mr. M. P. Walker, President William J. Hartley, Principal John Somes, Superintendent of Schools Dvorak Mixed Glee Club Benediction Recessional (Audience remain seated) Rev. Dr. Howard E. Mather Salutatorian Address I am privileged as the salutatorian of the class of 1947, to welcome parents, teachers, friends and fellow students to this most important event in our school life, an event which climaxes twelve years of arduous yet pleasant work. The salutatorians before me picked various topics to speak about such as road building, the framing of the Constitution, animal instinct, the history of Massachusetts and, in the last few years war and our relation to it. I would like to discuss the value of an education to the individual. As you note, on the stage tonight, there are but six graduates, four girls and two boys. Four years ago as freshmen we numbered seventeen, eleven girls and six boys. As sopho- mores, twelve answered the roll call in September. The junior year found but ten of us and tonight six of us will receive diplomas. I know the members of the graduating class have greatly missed our former classmates. Their presence in school through the four years would have been a mutual benefit to all of us. During our high school days we have seen the world go through a period of great un- certainty. People in many foreign lands have lost everything. All their worldly possessions have been confiscated. Homes, families, money, valuable tools, even cities themselves have been completely wiped out. Libraries, schools of learning and books vanished into thin air. Yet, there is one asset that even the greatest of tyrants can never abolish and that is the education that the individual himself possesses. You remember the old proverb that states, in effect, that one may learn something new every day. This is certainly true. There is no limit to the amount of education a person may obtain. He can broaden his mind greatly by reading fine literature, seeing good stage pro- ductions, attending lectures. Also, there are University Extension courses offered by the Massachusetts State Department of Education whereby, a person for a very nominal fee may study by correspondence, under the guidance of experienced teachers, practically any subject desired. The offerings of the department are varied and far reaching. There is no reason for any of us to bring our formal education to a close. We must carry on and see new horizons. The completion of these past twelve years has given us a basic knowledge, an apprecia- I ion of our government and the American way of life, the art of good citizenship and the ability to work in harmony with our associates. The ability to work together, although listed last, is far from least important. It is that social confidence that comes from our extra curricular activities. Through our school dances, sports and other functions connected with the school, we are given an opportunity to participate in social activities with our fellow students both here in this school and, also, in the neighboring communities. As the result of thesec ontacts we prepared for similar ones in the future. The work of our school years is completed, but our education will be continued so long as we live. The as surance of your good wishes for our future success means much to us. We know you have followed our troubles and our triumphs during our school years with sincere in- terest and that you are a sharer in our happiness to-night. Your friendship has been an in- spiration and a comfort to us in the past, and we are relying upon it for aid in the future. We realize that our graduation from Sheffield High School is not of vast importance to the world at large ; but all of you who remember your own feelings of delighted satisfaction at a similar time in your own lives will understand and sympathize with our emotions to- night. We are very glad to have you here to join in our celebration, and we hope that the program will be one of genuine interest and pleasure to you. In the name of the class of 1947, I extend to you all a most cordial welcome. Valedictorian Address Parents, Faculty, and Friends: Tuesday night you heard our various class parts — the Prophecy, the History, the Will, the Statistics, and the Gifts. We then were in a joyful mood. But all this is ended, and, on this our graduation night, nothing remains but to say farewell. However, in wishing you farewell, it means all the good wishes; affection, and sorrow at parting that words can ever tell. Tonight we are leaving Sheffield High School forever, each to go his own way in life. The ways will be hard. We must no longer depend on a fellow classmate or teacher. We must do for ourselves. We trust that through the years to come, we shall remember and practice the ideals of our school. Education prepares us for the future — for life. To put into words exactly how we all feel would be quite a task. There is definitely a scarcity of new, fresh words. Such expressions as high ideals, inspiration, ardent zeal, noble aspiration, shaping of our destiny, etc., have been used over and over again. Thus, tonight, in as few words as possible, I will give our thanks. First, to the members of the School Committee : Through a good school and teachers, you have given us a splendid education, one that we can be proud of and can certainly use in future years. Second, To the Superintendent, Principal and Teachers : We wish to thank you all for your kindness, patience, understanding and guidance. Each and every one of you has worked hard along with the students by helping us with our sports and other activities program. Third : To the Underclassmen : We wish to thank all who have supported us in our class activities, such as our play, supper and numerous dances. Your help has made possible our class trip to Washington. To you who will some day stand proudly where we are now, let us give you a few words of advice : Remember, it is your imperative and sacred duty to uphold the honor of the school and to endeavor, so far as in you lies, to keep to the standards of achievements set by us, and classes before us. Fourth : to the Townspeople : We wish to thank you all for your loyal support which has made possible our class trip, graduation, etc. Fifth : Last, to you, the Graduating Class, my compliments : Through our class motto, Toil Conquers All Things, we have learned that twelve years of hard work was not in vain. We have learned that by working, and working together can be accomplished that what we have set our minds to. After tonight we shall go our separate ways, but though space and time may divide us, we shall always be joined in heart and spirit, and the memories of S. H. S. will always be cherished. May good fortune attend us, and may we remember the training we have re- ceived is but the preparation of our youth for the sequel of our lives. Let us still find time to learn something good, since study is the task of youth, the business of maturity, and the pleasure of old age. Friends may you recall only our virtues, forgetting our faults, and may the future years bring you nothing but kind recollections of those who now bid you good night and good bye. LITTLE BRATS KEY 1. Barker Buckingham, 2. Mary Dutcher, 3. Nancy Gilligan, 4. Leona Markham, 5. Rob- ert Smith, 6. Kathryn Moesley, 7. Dick Armstrong, 8. Marie Sidelinger, 9. Bill Hartley, 10. Janet Markham, 11. Audrey Agar, 12. Phyllis Agar, 13. Ann Markham, 14. Rona Sande, 15. Claire Pezzatti, 16. Ted Williams, 17. Patsy Whlaen, 18. Betty Markham 19. Joanne Hartley, 20. Priscilla Hall, 21. Isabel Gilligan, 22. Lawrence Ball To the Graduating Class of 1947 Our sincerest wishes for your health and happiness — in whatever career you may choose SHEFFIELD Compliments of Mr. Mrs. Prentiss Agar Mr. Mrs. Robert K. Agar Mr. Mrs. John Armstrong Mr. Mrs. Philip S. Armstrong Bessette ' s Pharmacy Mr. Mrs. Edward L. Bradley Mina E. Brewer Mr. Mrs. Charles W. Buckingham Mr. Mrs. Z. H. 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ICE CREAM AND SODAS FOUNTAIN SFRVICE The Sexton Plant at y K LONG ISLAND CITY C°° yhf_ zz Northern Blvd. at Queen ' s Pfaiq f cf Competition is solely a contest to develop the most valuable service for the benefit of those served. SHERMAN J. SEXTON i A service keyed to the particular needs of those who feed many people each day — resulting from 60 years of continuous and specialized effort in the interest of this great market. Qua ify ' Dvoi p eaL4 d ue4 cmdp o cU CHICAGO • LONG ISLAND CITY • DALLAS • ATLANTA ♦ PITTSBURGH • DETROIT Busnneii-Sage Library P Box 487 48 Main St. ' Sheffield, MA 01257 p n - 413-229-7004 Fax: 7003 Congratulations to the Class of 1947 The SUN PITTSFIELD MASSACHUSETTS Printers of this Year Book Compliments of Greylock Engraving Co. Engraver for this Year Book NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS