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

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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-

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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,

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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) .