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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1948 volume:

BUSHNELL-SAGE LIBRARY 36983005092940 H Ml ■ am ■ 1 1 Mil II II III | ■71 1 Bushneli-Sage Library P.O. Box 487 48 Main St. Sheffield, MA 01257 Ph: 413-229-7004 Fax: 7003 Contents Title Page Sheffield High School Dedication — Mrs. Hazel Kirby Leaf green Yearbook Staff Editorial John Somes, Superintendent of Schools Class Data The Faculty Faculty and Personnel Class Officers THE SENIORS Class Night Program Address of Welcome Theodore R. Williams, Class President Class History Phyllis M. Agar Last Will and Testament George G. Cronk Class Statistics Shirley Martin Class Prophecy E. Jean Straleau Class Celebrities Donald F. Curtiss Class Gifts Phoebe M. Funk THE UNDERCLASSES Junior Class Sophomore Class Freshman Class Eighth Grade Seventh Grade THE ACTIVITIES School Orchestra and Band The Student Council Senior Play and Senior Prom Pictures The Campbells Are Coming Lunch Room Crew Boys ' Varsity Basketball Girls ' Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders Junior Varsity Basketball Baseball Team Athletic Activities Graduation Exercises Program Salutatorian Address William S. Hartley Valedictorian Address Betty C. Markham Our Advertisers DEDICATION To Mrs. Hazel Kirby Leaf green Adviser to the Class of 194-8 This Yearbook is affectionately dedicated It is with sincere gratitude that we, the pupils of 1948, affectionately dedicate this Yearbook to Mrs. Hazel Kirby Leafgreen. Her unfailing efforts as our class adviser, her thoughtful and helpful persistance and her unselfish devotion to the encouragement of our efforts have been our guiding light through our four years of higli school. We will never forget Mrs. Leafgreen ' s gracious personality, and extend to her our best wishes for the future. YEARBOOK STAFF Back Row, L. to R.: Kathryn Moseley, Lovina Bradley, Laura Straleau, Laurette Kirchner, Joanne Hartley, Alan Gould, Patsy Whalen, Clair Pezzatti, Ilamay Peterson, Barbara Woodbeck, Ann Macy. Middle Row, L. to R.: David Ball, James Lecakes, Claire Warner, James Carter, Priscilla Hall, Robert Radocchio, Elaine Mackenzie, Shirley Curtiss, Janet Markham, Roma Weser, David Kirchner. Front Row, L. to R.: George Cronk, Shirley Martin, William Hartley, Jean Straleau, Theodore Williams, Betty Markham (Editor in Chief), Donald Curtiss, Phoebe Funk, Harley Conklin, Phyllis Agar, Santi Gulotta. The Yearbook cover was designed and drawn by Theodore R. Williams, Jr., president of the Senior Class. Editorial In the April 29th copy of the Educator ' s Dispatch from Washington the follow- ing paragraph appeared. If the Nation ' s top conservation official, H. H. Bennett, could teach one class in your school or college for thirty minutes, he would try to get one thought into the students ' understanding. He would teach that the farmer who holds a piece of paper marked deed is only the temporary steward of any given acre of land. That acre, Dr. Bennett would say, is as much the property, of the city dweller in Philadelphia, St. Louis, Atlanta or San Francisco as of the farmer. Productive soil is the concern of everybody because it effects the well-being of everybody. The foregoing statement applies no more to the tillable land than to the lands which produce our lumber, coal, oil, natural gas, minerals, and similar natural resources which make modern civilization possible. In spite of imports, we are running behind on fuel oil at the rate of 400,000 barrels per day. And yet, we use our petroleum products as if they were as plentiful as water. A few of our large lumber companies, and they are pitifully few, have developed policies whereby trees are cut at a rate which does not exceed the rate of growth. For the most part, however, our forests, once seemingly inexhaustable, have been reduc- ed to an alarming point and the slaughter still goes on with little or no concern on the part of the average citizen. Of so little concern are our woodlands that careless- ness each year destroys thousands of acres by forest fires. The same is true for most of our minerals. War is particularly wasteful of these resources. Another world conflict will seriously deplete not only our own country, but the world in general of the reserves needed for the advancement or even the continuance of civilization. All must become increasingly conscious of the need for conservation, and world peace and cooperation is not a small consideration. The time, money and materials destroyed and wasted by conflict applied to eliminate disease and poverty could prevent a large measure of the suffering in the world. Superintendent of Schools JOHN SOMES CI ass DaU a President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Representative CIoass Colors Class Flower Class Motto Theodore R. Williams, Jr Donald F. Curtiss Phoebe M. Funk William S. Hartley Maroon and White White Rose Out of school life into life ' s school. Vacuity The Faculty WILLIAM J. HARTLEY, B.A., University of Maine; M. Ed., Bates College — Principal, Mathematics and Science THEODORE R. WILLIAMS, B.A., Williams College— Vice-Pri?teipal, English and Languages JOHN R. McCANN, A.B.A., Nichols Junior College; B.S. in Ed., Boston University — Social Studies HAZEL K. LEAFGREEN, Bay Path— Commercial MARY R. LARKIN, B.A., Our Lady of Elms — Senior - Junior High 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 JESSIE B. ARMSTRONG, State Teachers College, North Adams— Fourth Grade ESTHER M. MERRITT, Castine Normal School, Castine, Maine— 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 i 4 • 53 1 Ici£lg2i ■-■ ■ V - ' 1 d = FACULTY AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL Buck Row, L. to R.: John McCann, Helen Armstrong, Mildred Smith, Marion Moesley, Elbert Cane, Zelie Spauiding, Esther Merritt, Gladys Roraback, Theodore Williams. Front Row, L. to R.: Hazel Leafgreen, Norma Faivre, Mary Larkin, Elsbet Wayne, Jessie Armstrong, William Hartley, Mary Wallace, John Somes, Mary Morrison, Mina Brewer. Class Officers SENIOR President, Theodore R. Williams, Jr. Secretary-Treas., Phoebe M. Funk Vice-President, Donald F. Curtiss Representative, William S. Hartley Adviser, Mrs. Leafgreen JUNIOR President, Harley J. Conklin Secretary-Treasurer, James A. Carter Vice-President, John D. Somes Representative, James G. Lecakes Adviser, Miss Larkin SOPHOMORE President, Kathryn M. Moesley Secretary-Treasurer , Alan H. Gould Vice-President, Lovina E. Bradley Representative, David L. Ball Adviser, Mrs. Roraback FRESHMAN President, John M. Whalen Secretary-Treasurer , Phyllis G. Maynard Vice-President, Ransler Bartholmew Representative, John Bachetti Adviser, Mr. Hartley 8th GRADE President, Allan C. Hartley Secretary-Treasurer, Verna M. West Vice-President, George H. Bagnaschi Representative, Roland E. Mintz Adviser, Mr. Williams 7th GRADE President, Phyllis A. Armstrong Secretary-Treasurer , Betty M. Stevens Vice-President, Laurence H. Ball Representative, Phyllis L. Bradley Adviser, Mr. McCann BUS REPRESENTATIVES Ashley Falls, Donald F. Curtiss Bowwow, David F. Kirchner Limekiln, Phoebe M. Funk Brush Hill, Betty C. Markham Sheffield Center, James G. Lecakes Chief Marshall of Service, Phyllis M. Agar Chief Marshall of Halls, George G. Cronk oeAMoSiA PHYLLIS M. AGAR Phyl For she ' s a jolly good fellow. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Student Council 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Class History 4 • ' The Campbells are Coming 4 Chief Marshall of Service 4 P. K. R. Staff 2, 3, 4 Office Duty 4 Prom Committees 3, 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 D. A. R. Award 4 P. T. A. English Award 1 Class History 4 Phyllis is a typical all round sort of person. Her cheery, amiable disposition makes her well liked by everyone. She is always willing to do a good deed, of which she has done many to help our class become successful. Phyllis likes people and fun. and possesses excellent acting ability. This was well demonstrated in The Campbells are Coming, in which she played the leading role. Best of luck. Phyllis, in whatever you strive to do. DONALD F. CURTISS Donnie Play out the play. Student Council Yice-Pres. 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary and Treasurer 1, 2 The Campbells are Coming P. T. A. English Award 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 P. K. R. Staff 3, 4 Student Council 3. 4 Prom Committees 3, 4 Class Celebrities 4 Class Yice-President 4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Traffic Monitor 4 Donnie is one grand guy - a good sport in everything from the time he was knee high to a grasshopper, holding down the bench at basketball games, right through to the Southern Berkshire All Star game in which he was high scorer for the All Stars. Wherever you find Donnie you can always be sure of a good time. He is well liked by the fel- lows and the Sheffield Femmes don ' t think he ' s bad either. , ' . GEORGE G. CROXK Bussie Easy come, easy go. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Prom Committees 3, 4 P. K. R. Staff 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Chief Marshall of Halls Yearbook Staff 2, 3. 4 Class President 2 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Class Will 4 The Campbells are Coming 4 The Class of ' 48 wouldn ' t have been complete if there hadn ' t been a Bussie Cronk. He ' s that spark every class needs to see it through. At times he was a little pessimistic, but A just gave us what we needed to help us along those four hard (?) years. Whatever Bussie does, we know he ' ll do will and will do it with that well-known smile of his. PHOEBE M. FUNK Thoebe If at first yon don ' t succeed Try, try, again. Prom Committees 3, 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 P. K. R. Staff 3, 4 btudent Council 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Staff 3, 4 Class President 3 Office 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Softball 2, 4 Dramatic Club 4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Lunchroom 3 Secretary and Treasurer 4 Class Gifts 4 Phoebe is our Senior girl athlete and one of our star basketball players. Her ambition and pep have trained her popularity among all of the students at S. H. S. When there is work to be done Phoebe is always there with a willing and helping hand. As she hasn ' t decided what field she plans to enter we all wish her the very best of luck in what- ever career she chooses. WILLIAM S. HARTLEY BUI ' He that hath knowledge spareth his wordi Prom Committees 3, 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 P. K. R. Staff 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Staff 3, 4 Student Council 1, 3, 4 Class President 1 Class Vice-President 3 Salutatorian 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4 Student Council President 4 1947 Class Marshall 3 Chief Marshall of Traffic 3 Glee Club 3 Traffic Monitor 4 Bill, our tallest bov, has been a great help Lo his class. Our class chauffeur, Bill has certainly been indispensable, for, without that familiar Chev- vie to do our errands, we would have been at a loss manv times. Bill ' s shy grin and big 1 heart have won him many friends, both in school and out. We all know that whatever field Bill may enter, he will be a great success. BETTY C. MARRHAM Betty ' She profits most who serves best. P. K. R. Staff 2, 3, 4 Editor-in-Chief 4 Class Vice-President 1 Orchestra 3, 4 Dramatic Club President 4 Prom Committees 3, Class Committees 1, Office Duty 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 2, 3, Valedictorian 4 Senior Play Business Manager 4 Class Secretary and Treasurer 3 Student Council Secretary and Treasurer 4 Betty, our bright-eyed girl, is untiring in her duty to her class and we count ourselves rich to have such a friend. Betty is always found at the top where school studies are concerned, having gained the honor of being our valedictorian. May Betty ' s pleasing personality carry her far! SHIRLEY MARTIN Shirley As she thinketh in her heart, so she is. P. K. R. Staff 4 Office Duty 3 Dramatic Club 4 Prom Committees 3, 4 Senior Play Staff 4 Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Statistics 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Lunch Room 1 Glee Club 3, 4 Shirley ' s sweet disposition and pleasing manner make her well liked by her classmates. She is a sincere friend, a good student and a willing helper. Shirley believes in earning what she gets, and persists in doing any task she undertakes to the very best of her ability. With these outstanding qualities she should go far in the world. Good luck, Shirley, in all your undertakings! E. JEAN STRALEAU Jean It is more blessed to give than to receive. Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4 Prom Committees 3, 4 The Campbells are Coming 4 P. K. R. Staff 3, 4 Office Duty 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Staff 3 School Pianist 3. 4 Dramatic Club 4 Yearbook Staff 3. 4 Class Prophecy 4 Jean is everyone ' s friend. Her enthusiasm and charm have been great assets to the Senior Class. She is easy to get along with and is always ready to lend a helping hand when there is work to be done. Jean is one of our accompanists f or assemblies and has done much to enliven the atmosphere at Sheffield High. Jean will enroll at Bay Path in the fall. We wish her the best of luck — she deserves it! THEODORE R. WILLIAMS. Jr. Ted A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Montebello High School, Montebello, Calif. 1. 2 Prom Committees 3, 4 Student Council 4 Class Committees 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Class President 4 Senior Plav Staff 3 P. K. R. Staff 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 3. 4 Glee Club 3 Traffic Monitor 4 1947 Class Marshall -i The Campbells are Coming 4 Ted ' s wonderful personality and carefree ways have made him many friends at Sheffield High School. He is helpful and reliable, and has done much to make the activities of our class, of which he is the president, successful. We are counting on Ted in whatever field he mav choose. Class Night Program June 14, 1948 Welcome Theodore R. Williams, Jr., President Song — The Little Dustman Girls ' Glee Club Class History Phyllis M. Agar Class Will George G. Cronk Band Selection — Spanish Dance Statistics Shirley Martin Class Prophecy E. Jean Straleau Song — Rally Girls ' Glee Club Senior Celebrities Donald F. Curtiss Class Gifts Phoebe M. Funk Song — Alma Mater (Audience Standing) Address of Welcome On behalf of the Senior Class I would like to welcome you to Class Night . Tonight you will hear our various class parts, such as our Class Will, Prophecy, etc. I wish to take this opportunity to thank you who contributed to our many activities in the past years which made possible our Class Trip, Prom and other things which would have been impossible without your help. I would also like to thank the Faculty, P. T. A. and Board of Education for those helpful little pushes which kept us on our way and which are making possible our graduation. After these presentations I do hope all of you will join us in the audi- torium for round and square dancing to the smooth rhythm of Pop Smith ' s Orchestra. Theodore K. Williams, Jr. Senior Class President Class History Spring is the time of all green and growing things. What a coin- cidence that we Freshmen, in the spring of our life, enter school. It was in the S. H. S. hothouse that we set our roots firmly in the soil, and felt the first pull of the plow. All obstacles were cleared away by those experienced tillers of the soil, Mr. Hartley, Mrs. Leafgreen, Mrs. Shook and Mr. Spriggs. They kept bad weeds, such as Latin, Algebra and French well under control. There were sixteen of us, under the care of our gardeners: Phyllis Agar, Jean Dunham, Phoebe Funk, Betty Markham, Shirley Martin, Jean Straleau, Margaret Winters, Allyn Conklin, George Cronk, Donald Curtiss, Gordon Gibbs, William Hartley, Joseph Greene, Harold Johnson, Richard Klahn, and Martin McGarry. Sophomore summer came upon us before we knew it. We found the skies much bluer and the sun shone warmly upon us. We held our heads high. They were not yet heavy with a gathering of wisdom and did not droop with the weight but our flowers were unfolding, little by little. We were slowly but surely coming out into daylight. As our Sophomore year was drawing to a close, six of our members left the hothouse for cultivation in other fields, while Phyllis Agar, Phoebe Funk, Betty Markham, Shirley Martin, Jean Straleau, Allyn Conklin, George Cronk, Donald Curtiss, Harold Johnson and William Hartley struggled on, longing for the exalted title of Junior . Mrs. Shook left us at the close of this year, turning over the hoe to Mr. Williams. We thought our foliage very brilliant in our Junior year; the little seeds of Freshmen year, who had budded as Sophomores, now. had develop- ed toward fruition of all our dreams, hopes and efforts. At the middle of our Junior year, Mr. Hartley, seeing his crop growing smaller imported a new member from California. This was Theodore Williams, Jr., whom we gladly welcomed as one of us. After more cultivation and fall planting, Phyllis Agar, George Cronk, Donald Curtiss, Phoebe Funk, William Hartley, Betty Markham, Shirley Martin, Jean Straleau and Theodore Williams, Jr. were ready to receive the final test. Meantime Mr. Spriggs left us for bigger gardening and Mr. Martin took over his task, but only for a short time. He became very sunburned, so he turned his cultivator over to Mr. McCann. Now is the time of harvest, our fruit is gathered and stored away within our memories and with all the wisdom of the past upon our heads we welcome the approach of spring. The seeds of our new lives are stored away, ready, for the call of coming spring, to put forth our new shoots and push ahead into the new world. Now we, Phyllis Agar, George Cronk, Donald Curtiss, Phoebe Funk, William Hartley, Betty Markham, Shirley Martin, Jean Straleau, and Theodore Williams, Jr. stand at the end of our course. It seems a sadder time than we expected. The world out side is cold. But we are looking forward to tomorrow when we will enter into the spring of Life ' s School. Phyllis M. Agar Last Will and Testament We, the class of 1948, in the town of Sheffield, the county of Berkshire, and the state of Massachusetts being in good mental condition and much better temper than usual, do hereby make this, our last will and testament, rendering void any former will I hat may have been previously made by us during a period of temporary optimism. SECTION 1 Article I — The Senior Class wills and bequeaths to future seniors the right to be excused from any classes two days ahead of time to do decorating for social events. Article II — The Senior Class wills and bequeaths to Mr. Hartley a private secretary to do any and all filing that he may want done. Now he will be able to find his data in a hurry. Article III — The Senior Class wills and bequeaths to Milly Smith a robot so she won ' t have to spend the entire lunch hour pouring fruit juice. ARTICLE IV — The Senior Class wills and bequeaths to the future freshman the keys to room four. There they will open the door into the world of knowledge. Article V — The Senior boys will and bequeath to the under-graduates the privilege to keep the cheerleaders warm on those wintry basketball rides. SECTION II Article I — Shirley Martin wills and bequeaths to Caire Warner her ability to remain calm and collected through all class recitations. Article II — Bill Hartley wills and bequeaths his many excuses for being late to Senior English classes to any Junior who wishes to have time to talk to the girls in the hall. Article III — Ted Williams will and bequeaths his title of class wolf to Allen Gould. Girls, Beware ! Article IV — Betty Markham wills and bequeaths Jimmie Carter ' s attentions, given at noon hour, recess or any time during or after school, to any girl who wishes to be seen with a real Cassanova. Jim may be choosey, girls ! Article V — Phoebe Funk wills and bequeaths her ability to refrain from any flirting whatsoever to Pris Hall and Pat Whalen. Article VI — Donnie Curtiss wills and bequeaths that vacant seat he will leave beside Dave Ball to any girl who rides on the Ashley Falls bus. That is if Joanne approves. Article VII — Bussie Cronk wills and bequeaths his ability to disagree with any and every proposal made by classmates or teachers to Jonh Somes. Article VIII — Phyllis Agar wills and bequeaths her famous stage name, Ma Brannigan, and acting ability to Shirley Curtiss. We shall expect some results, Shirley. ARTICLE IX — Bill Hartley wills and bequeaths to Harley Conklin his right to taxi the P. K. R. Ad Staff (including Lovina) to Great Barrington. Keep that ford in condition, Harley. Article X — Jean Straleau wills and bequeaths her ability to giggle in Mr. McCann ' s classes and get away with it, to Roma Weser. I ' m sure she ' ll appreciate it. Article XI — Phoebe Funk wills and bequeaths her easy-going tem- per when playing basketball to Shirley Golden. Easy does it, Shirley. Article XII — Jean and Phoebe will and bequeath to Mrs. Leafgreen an assistant so while the girls are typing she may leave the room and not find something missing when she comes back. Article XIII — Betty Markham wills and bequeaths her winning personality to Joanne Hartley. Watch out, Dave! Article XIV — Shirley Martin wills and bequeaths to Mrs. Wayne ' s Glee Club her talented voice to help it be he ard in future gatherings. Article XV — Donnie Curtiss wills and bequeaths that captivating smile or charm of his to Dave Kirchner so he may never be lonely on basket- ball trips. Article XVI — The Senior Class wills and bequeaths to Isabel Gilligan and Robert Radocchio an alarm clock so they may get to school on time. Don ' t forget to wind it kids ! Article XVII — We, the class of 1948, do declare this to be our last will and testament: Bill Wow Hartley Ted Drop Dead Williams Jean I ' m Hungry Straleau Betty Number Please Markham Phoebe I don ' t think your cute Funk Donnie I don ' t know Curtiss Shirley You can say that again Martin Phyllis Oh go on with you Agar Bussie Well I ' ll be dad-gobbed Cronk Witnessed and signed this 16th day of June in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Forty-eight by all members of this Senior Class. George G. Cronk Statistics We are the class of forty-eight, And hope we ' ll amount to something great. We ' ve come to the place where we must part, To follow the wish of each one ' s heart. In these short lines we now express, Worthy ambitions toward which we press : When you need some help in home-making, Consult Phyllis for decorating. Donnie is making plans to be A volunteer for the big army. And Bussie quite soon may be seen Wearing the suit of a merchant marine. Phoebe is surely bound to be Somebody ' s private secretary. Bill is going to M. I. T. An electrical engineer to be. To what sure height will Betty soar, Beyond that of an operator? To help and nurse humanity ' s needs Of body and soul, Shirley proceeds. Jean to Bay Path has planned to go, For advance in typing and steno . Ted ' s not the kind to ever shirk, He plans to try auto-body work. Too soon we will these portals leave, And may we our high ideals achieve. Shirley Martin Class Prophecy TIME : October 1958. SETTING : Sheffield High Auditorium It is the year 1958, and a beautiful evening in October. Everywhere in the town of Sheffield are huge posters reading, Old Home Week. Many days ago, invitations were sent to all former residents, urging them to attend and stressing particularly this evening, when a wonderful enter- tainment is to be given. All the talent for this program is strictly home talent. Every performer was at one time a resident of this town, and was graduated from our high school. The hour for the great event has arrived. Every seat in the vast new auditorium is filled, and all are eagerly awaiting the performance, in which many delightful surprises have been premised. The platform is a mass of beautiful flowers and autumn leaves, and the walls are hung with gar- lands of pine and laurel. It is truly a festive occasion ! Seated in the audience are many celebrities. As I look about me, I see a number of my old classmates. One person entering, receives a warm reception from the committee at the door. It is Shirley Martin, superin- tendent of nurses, in a large hospital. If there are any accidents to-night. we feeh sure the sufferers will be properly attended to with Shirley on the job. A round of applause greets the man just taking a seat by the window. He looks familiar and yet not quite familiar enough. I can ' t tell who he is. He waves his hands arcund and talks excitedly. Now, I know who he is! Ted Williams. And what do you suppose he is? Remember how he used to love astronomy and meterolcgy and all that stuff? He ' s turned his knowledge to good account and now he is the weather man. It was he who furnished the splendid weather for the Old Home Week, and that is why he was so wildly applauded. Every day he sends cut his little bulletins and often the weather is just as he predicted. A woman is sketching the people as they come in, and doing it very well indeed, for I peep over her shoulder to see. Of course you know who that is. Yes, it ' s Phyllis Agar. They say she has become quite famous as an illustrator of magazine stories and newspaper articles. And now the entertainment is to begin. There is a hushed expectancy. The lights in the auditorium fade and the footlights flash on. Before the packed house appears a short, dignified figure who makes an eloquent address of welcome. Some of the well turned phrases sound pleasingly familiar. I remember our famous class debator, George Cronk. He was a lawyer for a time, and now is a judge of the state supreme court. He acts as master of ceremonies also, and after his excellent speech, intro- duces the performers. But first he calls attention to the beautiful flowers and other decora- tions, saying that they were the gift of Betty Markham, now the leading florist of the town. I remember her exquisite taste in decorations in years gone by and am not at all surprised. The judge announces that after the entertainment refreshments will be served through the courtesy of Miss Phoebe Funk, who is proprietor of the delightful Old Home Tea Room. As he speaks the words, my mouth waters in anticipation, for I have not forgotten the delightful refreshments she served when she entertained the class, years ago. Now the entertainment proper begins. There is gay music, like circus music. Then on the darkened stage in the spotlight appears a dainty figure, kissing her hand to the audience, as an attendant arranges a wire across the stage. My goodness! It ' s Jean Straleau, who always said she would be a dancer in a circus. She has certainly kept her word, for she gives us a wonderful performance. The judge says she is the most clever wire dancer in the world. What a salary she must get ! Then the judge introduces a prosperous-looking man who he says is a Broadway song writer, and the author of many popular song hits. It is William Hartley, and he plays and sings for us his last three composi- tions, and very good they are too. One, written especially for the occasion, and called Old Home Folks, makes a decided hit with his audience. And now, out upon the platform strolls Donald Curtiss, with a little book in his hand. He needs no introduction from the judge, for we all recognize him at once. Don, is the author of delightful short stories. He reads us two of them and then gives an interesting talk, telling how his friends in the old heme town inspired many of his best stories. Then last of all the entire audience rises, as the performers all appear on the stage at once. We all sing Auld Lang Syne and adjourn for the promised refreshments from Phoebe ' s Old Home Tea Room. She even serves Mr. Hartley his favorite coffee when he comes, which he is very fond of. It has been a real delight to see all our old friends so young and pros- perous, so generous of their money and talent. In short, it has been an Old Home Week to be proud of and the old home folks should be happy to have such celebrities as these for their very own! E. Jean Straleau Class Celebrities Best Line (Boy) - Ted Williams Best Line (Girl) - Phoebe Funk Class Heart breaker - Ted Williams Most Likely to Succeed (Girl) - Betty Markham Most Likely to Succeed (Boy) - Bill Hartley Best Athlete (Girl) - Phoebe Funk Best Athlete (Boy) - Don Curtiss Shortest Girl - Shirley Martin Shortest Boy - Bussie Cronk Tallest Girl - Phoebe Funk Tallest Boy - Bill Hartley Best Dancer (Girl) - Jean Straleau Best Dancer (Boy) - Ted Williams Done the Most for the Class - Bill Hartley Friendliest - Betty Markham Flirt - Ted Williams Class Chauffeur - Bill Hartley Class Musician - Jean Straleau Class Optimist - Phyllis Agar Clats Pessimist - Bussie Cronk Class Bluffer - Bussie Cronk Cutest Boy - Don Curtiss Cutest Girl - Jean Straleau Most Sincere - Shirley Martin Corniest Senior - Bussie Cronk Quietest - Shirley Martin Class Wolf - Ted Williams Class Wolf ess - Betty Markham Most Happy-go-Lucky - Bussie Cronk Class Giggler - Jean Straleau Best Blusher - Bill Hartley Our Favorite Piece of Music - Now is the Hour Our Favorite Sport - Basketball Best Natured Girl - Phyllis Agar Best Natured Boy - Bill Hartley Most Ambitious - Betty Markham Donald F. Curtiss Class Gifts To Jean, our fair, fair lass, Who ' s done much for our class, We give this ring to friendship bind, When High School halls we leave behind. To Ted, we give a monkey wrench, To use at Macy ' s first class bench. To townsmen bring their broken cars, And drive them out with no more mars. To Shirley, who ' d become a nurse, We give this bottle of pills, So there will be no call for a hearse, When she tries to cure her patient ' s ills. To Bill, we give this answer book, So while at M. I. T., He ' ll have some other place to look, If neighbors paper ' s he can ' t see. To Betty, who hasn ' t made up her mind, We give this little red top; If she will spin it, she may find Her career to be where it stops. To Bussie, who plans in the Merchant Marine to be, We give this doll for company, Which he can bounce upon his knee, While he is far away at sea. To Donnie, we give this little tank, So his knowledge of them won ' t be a blank. When he joins the Army some bright day, He may therefore receive much better pay. To Phyllis, who likes to work in the soil, We give this little hoe, If she spends long hours of fruitful toil, Perhaps her plants will grow. Our gift to Phoebe Is this basketball ; For as an athlete She tops them all. Phoebe M. Funk OL ' % -WiiH [imiiijife W r ' 4k ■ 5-- Jg3£ 1 ■ .t £ p£L A A- t r eicM - JUNIOR CLASS Back Row, L. to R.: Leonard Stewart. Isabell Gilligan. Elaine MacKenzie. Santi Gulotta, Janet Markham, David Kirchner. Priscilla Hall. Claire Warner, Robert Radocchio. Front Row, L. to R.: Eleanor Holcomb. James Carter. James Lecakes, President Harley Conklin. John Somes, Shirley Curtiss, Shirley Golden. SOPHOMORE CLASS Back Row, L. to R.: Lewis Rote, Cornelia Crosier, Agnes Hewins, Anita Charboneau, Laura Straleau, Margaret Maloney, Joanne Hartley. Donald Orcutt, Frank Franklin. Front Row, L. to R.: Roma Weser, Laurette Kirchner, David Ball, Lovina Bradley, President Kathryn Moesley, Alan Gould, Jean Sidelinger, Patricia Whalen, Nancy Cartinelli. FRESHMAN CLASS Back Row, L. to R.: Robert Smith, Barker Buckingham, Claire Pezzatti, Minnie Johnson, Audrey Agar, Carolyn Golden, Helen Pixley, Joyce Funk, Jennie Johnson, Austin Somes, Eugene Kirchner, Robert Curtiss. Front Row, L. to R.: Anna Pezze, Rose Zamperini, Mary Zucco, Ransler Bartholomew, President John Whalen, John Bachetti, Betty Cartinelli, Ilamay Petersen, Charlotte Eichstedt. EIGHTH GRADE Back Row, L. to R.: Jerome Nott, Frank Bachetti, Richard lioardman, Ann Nott, Charlotte Holcomb, Ann Markham, Shirley MacKenzie, Nancy Gilligan, Leona Markham, Ann Thomson, Ronald Pezze, Roger Charbonneau. Front Row, L. to R.: Richard Gibbs, Polly Ann Miller, Eleanor Winters, Richard Curtiss, George Bagnaschi, President Allan Hartley, Roland Mintz, Verna West, Barbara Woodbeck, Rona Sande, Richard Cartinelli. SEVENTH GRADE Back Row, L. to R.: Thomas Armstrong, Donald Holcomb, Peter Ohler, Robert Golden, Shears Boardman, Kathleen Xott, Betsy Wright, Ann Macy, June Pixley. Ann Hurlbut, Carol Gilligan, Jerome Kirchner, Herbert Eichstedt, John Cook, Bradley Stewart, John Martin. Front Roic, L. to R.: Jane Franklin, Bertha Ball, Rubina Young. Helen Curtiss. Betty Stevens, President Phyllis Armstrong. Phyllis Bradley, Kathleen Curtiss, Lois Winters, Loretta Castell, Leslie Gibbs. A MAAiti i. School Band and Orchestra We started our second year of music with approximately the same number in the orchestra, likewise in the band. We lost a few members but gained some new ones keeping both band and orchestra with about the same size. The following students make up the band and orchestra: Violins: Phyllis Armstrong, Phyllis Bradley, Loretta Castell, Ann Macy, Betty Markham, Leona Markham, Rebekah Somes, Timothy Somes, Betty Stevens. Cellos: Phyllis Agar, John Somes. Flute: Austin Somes. Oboe: Laura Malnati. Clarinets : George Bagnaschi, Ann Hurlbut, Richard LeGeyt, Rena Sande, Dora Warren. Trumpets: James Carter, Harley Conklin, Allan Hartley, Kathryn Moesley, Donald Percy, Verna West. Saxaphones: Barker Buckingham, Priscilla Hall. Tuba: John Bachetti. Drums: Roger Charbonneau, Robert Smith. At the third annual Western Massachusetts Music Festival held in West Spring- field, our orchestra, under the supervision of Mrs. Morton Wayne, received a Class A rating on their two numbers, The Parade of Puppets and Barcarole . Priscilla Hall Student Council The Student Council, composed of all class presidents and one representative from each class, is the student governing body. The Chief Marshall of Traffic, Service and Halls and the bus representatives are also members of the Council. The Council sponsors the Freshman Reception supervises the auditorium during noon hour and acts on behalf of the students when occasions arise. The 1947-1948 Council officers are: President - William S. Hartley Vice-President - Donald F. Curtiss Secretary-Treasurer - Betty C. Markham Alan Gould ORCHESTRA AND BAND Back Row, L. to R.: Barker Buckingham, Priscilla Hall, Donald Percy, James Carter, George Bagnaschi, Ann Hulbert, Austin Somes, Laura Malnati, Dora Warren, Richard LeGeyt, Rona Sande, Verna West, Harley Conklin, Kathryn Moesley, Allan Hartley, Robeit Smith. Front Row, L. to R.: Roger Charboneau, John Somes, Rebekah Somes, Betty Stevens, Phyllis Bradley, Phyllis Armstrong, Loretta Castell, Leona Markham, Ann Macy, Betty Markham, Timothy Somes, Phyllis Agar, Mrs. Morton Wayne (director). STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row, L. to R.: John Whalen, David Ball, Alan Gould, James Lecakes, Harley Conklin, David Kirchner, John Bachetti, Roland Mintz, Allan Hartley. Front Row, L. to R.: George Cronk, Kathryn Moesley, Phyllis Agar, Betty Markham, President William Hartley, Donald Curtiss, Phoebe Funk, Phyllis Armstrong, Phyllis Bradley, Theodore Williams. The Campbells are Coming Senior Class Play On April 28, 29, and 30 the Senior Class of Sheffield High School presented the annual senior play The Campbells Are Coming to capacity audiences in the High School Auditorium. The play was a farce in three acts, telling of the decision of the Brannigan family to act and dress like hill billies when the Campbells came to visit them at their summer cottage near the Ozarks. Kaye, the elder granddaughter of the Brannigan family, thought she had fallen in love with Kingston Campbell, a young snob she had met in the city, and her family was determined that they would break the engagement. All the members of the cast were congratulated for the excellent manner in which they handled their parts. Phyllis Agar, as Grandma Brannigan, cleverly changed from a refined lady to an illiterate hill woman when the Campbells arrived; Donald Curtiss, the grandson Dick, who in the second act pretended to be a moron and his wild young sister Betty, played by Roma Weser, were most amusing. Tiny Moesley, as Catalpa the maid, and Harley Conklin, as Bildad her dissolute eld father, gave fine interpretations of the! characters they represented ; George Cronk, who took the part of the peppery old veterinary in love with grandma and David Kirchner, his nephew, Kaye ' s childhood sweetheart, performed most cre- ditably; Ted Williams the young snob and his doting mother, Claire War- ner, were most convincing in their roles; and Jean Straleau, gave a fine portrayal of a young lady just back from college with high-toned ideas. The cast was as follows : Ma Brannigan, who lives for her grandchildren . Phyllis Agar Catalpa Tapp, the hillbilly servant . . . Kathryn Moesley Betty Brannigan, Ma ' s younger granddaughter . Roma Weser Dick Brannigan, Ma ' s grandson .... Donald Curtiss Bildad Tapp, Catalpa ' s father .... Harley Conklin Cyrus Scudder, who wants to marry Ma . . George Cronk Jeffrey Scudder, (Jeff) his nephew . . . David Kirchner Kaye Brannigan, Ma ' s elder granddaughter . . Jean Straleau Kingston Campbell, Kaye ' s fiance . . . Theodore Williams Mrs. Augusta Campbell, his aristocratic mother . Claire Warner The play was capably directed by Theodore Williams, Vice-Principal of the High School. Miss Phoebe Funk was in charge of costumes while Robert Radocchio handled scenery and William Hartley was stage mana- ger. Janet Markham and Priscilla Hall served as prompter and call girl respectively. Properties were handled by Shirley Martin, while Mrs. Roland Weser was in charge of make-up assisted by Mrs. Martin Leafgreen and Patsy Whalen. Betty Markham served as publicity agent. Tickets were handled by James Lecakes and Betty Markham. Shirley Curtiss, Eleanor Holcomb, Elaine MacKenzie and Shirley Golden of the Junior Class served as ushers. Shirley Martin Sheffield High Sehool Girls Glee Club Under the direction of Mrs. Morton Wayne, the girls ' glee club commenced its musical program for the year with twenty-eight members. Our first performance of the season was presented to the P. T. A. on November 10. We sang • ' Rally. October. ' and the two popular scngs ' Cha Baba. and On The Avenue. During the Christmas assembly held in the auditorium our numbers were White Christmas and We Wish You A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Class Night the girls ' glee club added to the program by singing Rally. and The Little Dust Man. As the last event on our musical program for the year we sang the following numbers at graduation: The Wanderer ' s Night Song. The Little Dust Man. and •X(w The Day Is Over. Betty Markham. 4S © Lunchroom Some twenty girls in Junior and Senior High School served as assistants in the lunchroom doing all kinds of jobs such as: serving, scraping, making sandwiches, making out tickets, etc. This has been very good training for these girls and they have done an excellent job in making the lunchroom an enjoyable spot for everyone. The girls are divided into two groups which alternate every other day in perform- ing various duties. We are proud to say that the lunchroom has served approximately 170 lunches every day. Patsy Whalen Joanne Hartley GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB Back Row, L. to R.: Agnes Hewins, Roma Weser, Laurette Kirchner, Laura Straleau, Anita Charbonneau, Lovina Bradley, Claire Pezzati, Cornelia Crosier, Charlotte Eichstedt. Middle Row, L. to R.: Kathryn Moesley, Jean Sidelinger, Joanne Hartley, Nancy Cartinelli, Joyce Funk, Mrs. Morton Wayne, Margaret Maloney, Anna Pezze, Audrey Agar, Minnie Johnson. Front Row, L. to R.: Eleanor Holcomb, Claire Warner, Betty Markham, Phyllis Agar, Jean Straleau, Phoebe Funk, Shirley Martin, Shirley Golden, Janet Markham, Priscilla Hall. LUNCH ROOM CREW Uuc c Row, L. to R.: Kathleen Nott, Claire Pezzati, Kathleen Curtiss, Betty Cartinelli, Ilamay Peterson, Helen Pixley, Betsy Wright, Loretta Castell, Jane Franklin, Jennie Johnson, Barbara Woodbeck, Verna West, Rubena Young, Leslie Gibbs. Front Row, L. to R.: Anna Pezze, Laurette Kirchner, Cornelia Crosier, Caroline Golden, Rose Zamperini, Mrs. Robert A. Smith. Mrs. Arthur H. Moesley, Mary Zucco. Minnie Johnson, Nancy Cartinelli, Patsy Whalen, Joanne Hartley. BOYS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Roic, L. to R.: Co-manager Robert Radacchio. John Somes, Lewis Rote. James Carter, Co-manager Harley Conklin. Front Row, L. to R.: Coach Hartley, Santi Gulotta. Co-captain William Hartley, Co-captain Donald Curtiss, -James Lecake , David Ki ' -ehner. Donald Orcutt. GIRLS ' VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Row, L. to R.: Phyllis Armstrong, Roma Weser, Eleanor Hclcomb, Lovina Bradley, Laura Straleau, Joyce Funk, Rose Zamperini, Anna Pezze, Elaine MacKenzie, Betsy Wright, Leslie Gibbs. Front Row, L. to R.: Claire Warner, Patricia Whalen, Shirley Golden, Shirley Curtiss, Captain Phoebe Funk, Janet Markham, Joanne Hartley, Kathryn Moesley, Coach Faivre. Foreground: Mascot Pain Faivre. CHEERLEADERS Back Row, L. to R.: Coach Miss Larkin, Manager Kathryn Moesley, Shirley Curtiss, Elaine MacKenzie, Janet Markham, Anita Charboneau, Phoebe Funk, Roma Weser. Front Row, L. to R.: Joanne Hartley, Priscilla Hall, Jean Sidelinger, Patricia Whalen, Lavina Bradley, Claire Warner, Joyce Funk, Claire Pezzati. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Back Row, L. to R.: Manager Harley Conklin, Robert Golden, Frank Bachetti, John Bachetti, Robert Curtiss. Front Row, L. to R.: Coach Hartley, Richard Boardman, Austin Somes, John Whalen, Robert Smith, Roland Mintz, Allan Hartley. ' ! . V; I. ft. ■ JW J f- i w m St ♦  I I H| M P s. jp ■ i  PH.X JWBl y (? it ijr J c TOi ™ r 5 :K m BASEBALL TEAM Back Row, L. to R.: John Whalen, Frank Franklin, John Bachetti, Ransler Bartholo- mew, Austin Somes, Roland Mintz, Richard Boardman, George Bagnaschi, Allan Hartley, Robert Smith. Front Row, L. to R.: Coach McCann, David Ball, Santi Gulotta, Theodore Williams. Donald Curtiss, William Hartley, Lewis Rote, Donald Orcutt. Alan Gould. Athletic Activities BASKETBALL At the windup of the basketball season this year, although the Sheffield boys did not take any honors or championships and though we suffered more defeats than we won victories, I am sure I can speak for the other fellows on the team in saying that we did gain a lot of much needed ex- perience and also had a lot of fun. The team loses by graduation its guard, Bill Hartley, and its forward, Donnie Curtiss. The boys who got into scoring positions were : Games Baskets Foul S. Total Kirchner, c 19 73 34 180 Curtiss, rf 20 36 27 99 Gulotta, If 17 37 16 90 B. Hartley, lg 20 14 19 47 Lecakes, rg 9 10 3 23 Rote, rg 20 4 8 16 Carter, If 17 3 4 10 Orcutt, rf 14 4 2 10 A. Hartley 2 1 2 ;her fellows who saw some Varsity action were: Dick Boardman, John Somes, Austin Somes, Bill Rice, Bobby Golden, Bob Curtiss, John Whalen, Robert Smith and Roland Mintz. Harley Conklin and Robert Radocchio served as our efficient managers. SEASON ' S BASKETBALL RECORDS Boys Berkshire Industrial Dalton Amenia Alumni New Lebanon Lenox Berkshire Industrial Searles Chester Williams Lee Lenox New Marlboro Searles Chester Williams Lee New Lebanon New Marlboro Amenia 19 47 55 7 46 47 31 51 31 74 59 53 10 72 28 50 65 41 12 42 Sheffield 17 13 23 33 24 29 19 20 22 19 21 25 37 22 22 12 14 28 44 37 840 481 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM The Sheffield girls ' basketball team ended its season in second place in the Southern Berkshire Basketball League with seven victories, one tie game and two defeats. We, also, played three non-league games, the Alumni game which resulted in a 32-24 victory, the Dalton game at Dalton where we suffered a 29 to 14 defeat and the Dalton game here in Sheffield which we won 30 to 22. The team was invited to compete in the New England A. A. U. Cham- pionship Tournament held at Pittsfield on March 4, 5 and 6 with teams coming from New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Sheffield accept- ed the invitation and drew Dalton High School in the first round. In a well played game, Dalton beat us 44 to 31 and then went through to the finals. The Sheffield team has maintained its high standards under the ex- cellent coaching of Mrs. Robert Faivre. Graduation will bring the loss of but one member, Phoebe Funk, center forward. Claire Warner and Roma Weser served as managers. Girls ' Team: Kathryn Moesley, forward Patricia Whalen, forward Phoebe Funk, center Anna Pezze, forward Elizabeth Wright, forward Phyllis Armstrong, forward Joanne Hartley, guard Shirley Curtiss, guard Shirley Golden, guard Janet Markham, guard Laura Straleau, guard Joyce Funk, guard Rose Zamperini, guard Lovina Bradley, guard Elaine MacKenzie, guard Eleanor Holccmb, guard Leslie Gibbs, guard Roma Weser, Assistant Manager Claire Warner, M anager SEASON ' S BASKETBALL Girls RECORDS Dalton 29 Sheffield 14 Alumni 24 « 32 Dalton 22 i 30 Searlest 22 16 Chester 9 26 Williams 12 34 Lee 28 28 New Marlboro 15 39 Searles 17 a 25 Chester 17 16 Williams 19 it 35 Lee 17 18 New Marlboro 18 « - 55 Dalton 44 U 31 293 399 BOYS ' BASEBALL This season found twenty boys reporting for baseball to our new coach, Mr. John McCann. The team has improved rapidly and, to date, the boys have won two victories against three defeats. By graduation, we lose our third baseman, Donnie Curtiss, our left fielder, Bill Hartley and our first baseman, Ted Williams. These boys will leave big shoes to be filled another year. The team wishes to thank Berkshire School for their kindness in letting us use their field for our home games. The 1948 baseball squad consists Donnie Curtiss Bill Hartley Ted Williams Santi Gulotta Dave Ball Frankie Franklin Allen Gould Donnie Orcutt Lewie Rote Johnnie Bachetti of the following boys : Ranny Bartholomew Austie Somes Bobbie Smith Scoopy Whalen George Bagnaschi Dick Boardman Al Hartley Rol Mintz Bradley Stewart John Cook SEASON ' S BASEBALL RECORD Williams High School 23 Amenia High School 24 New Marlboro High School 7 Berkshire Industrial School 7 New Marlboro High School 10 Berkshire School Seconds 8 New Marlboro High School 7 Amenia High School 14 Sheffield 2 3 6 8 13 5 6 4 GIRLS ' SOFTBALL Under the direction of Mr. John McCann a girls ' softball team was organized with approximately 21 girls participating. Games have been arranged with many various surrounding schools. To date, the team has played one game in which they defeated Williams High girls 13-11. The team is scheduled to play New Marlboro, May 24 and Williams on May 26. A return game is to be played with New Marlboro but the date has not yet been announced. We are negotiating with Lenox for two additional games. The following girls have attended practice and have participated in the games: Phoebe Funk Joyce Funk Eleanor Holcomb Rose Zamperini Shirley Curtiss Mary Zucco Lovina Bradley Anna Pezze Tiny Mosley Minnie Johnson Roma Weser Caroline Johnson Laura Straleau Betsy Wright Joanne Hartley Phyllis Bradley Betty Cartinelli Bertha Ball Ilamay Petersen Ann Macy Phoebe Funk - Girls Donald Curtiss - Boys Graduation Exercises SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL June 16, 1948 Processional (Audience Standing) Invocation Rev. Edward K. Thurlow Salutatory Address William S. Hartley Song — Wanderer ' s Night Song Rubinstein Girls ' Glee Club Valedictory Address Betty C. Markham Orchestra Selection — Barcarolle Offenbach Address To The Graduates Seaver B. Buck, Headmaster Emeritus Berkshire School, Sheffield, Mass. Song — The Little Dustman Brahms Girls ' Glee Club Presentation of P. T. A. Awards Roger W. Drury, President Presentation of Scholastic Awards William J. Hartley, Principal Presentation of Diplomas John Somes, Superintendent of Schools Song — Now The Day Is Over Bamby arr. by Fred Waring Girls ' Glee Club Benediction Rev. Edward K. Thurlow Recessional (Audience please remain seated) Salutatory Address Parents, Teachers, Fellow Students and Friends, as salutatorian of the Class of 1948, it is my privielge to welcome you here to-night to this all important hour in our life, the hour toward which we have struggled for twelve long years, long years to some of us, fleeting years to others, but, regardless of the passing speed, twelve years to be remembered. To our parents we, the members of this graduating class, extend a most hearty welcome on this night, a milestone marking the completion of these years of work and study which would not have been possible had you wanted our help at home. Instead you went without in order t hat we might finish high school. We thank you to-night for this unselfish sacrifice. Success is never half so pleasant as when it is shared with others. To-night we are glad that you, to whom this occasion means the end of long years of tireless effort, are able to join us in our happiness and make it your celebration, too. In fact, since we owe so much to your cooperation, in a sense it is, also, your graduation. To it, we welcome you gladly and hope that you will take as much pleasure from listening as we do in having you here. To the teachers of our school I extend a greeting on behalf of the class of 1948 and thank them for their patience and hard work which spurred us on to our present position. We want you to know that we fully appreciate the value of your guidance during these important years of our lives. Although this may be the end of study as such, for many of us, it is by no means the end of learning. We know that the years to come and the great school of experience will add much to our store of knowledge that you have already given us. It is this store of knowledge that will help us face these new experiences. Finally, I wish to welcome the underclassmen and our friends who have so generously stood by us in all our undertakings throughout our high school days, ready to give a helping hand when we so needed it. ready to back us up when we needed backing and ready to urge us on when we needed an encouraging word. We fully realize that the success of our social gatherings was made possible by your excellent cooperation. May the classes of Sheffield High always work together in close harmony to the betterment of all. Soon you underclassmen will take our place and great will be your need of cooperation from the classes beneath you in order to meet the many obligations of a senior class. You are indeed welcome here to-night. Once more permit me to welcome you as our guests on this our last appearance as Seniors of Sheffield High. When next we gather here we, too, shall be guests, assembled to wish Godspeed to some other senior class, as ambitious and happy as we. To-night we trust that our hospitality may be gracious and pleasing to you. May you obtain as much satisfaction and delight from being here as we have in entertaining you on our last ap- pearance as the Senior Class of 1948. William S. Hartley Valedictory Address Parents, Faculty, Classmates, Friends: To-night as valedictorian, it is my duty, on behalf of my classmates, to say farewell. All through our four years of high school we have anxiously anticipat- ed this occasion, but, now that it has finally arrived, we feel an unexpected sadness that we have no alternative but to bid our school and friends good-bye. Our class motto ' ' Out of School Life into Life ' s School is a vivid reminder that now we stand on a plateau from which we are able to look back on our elementary and high school days and, at the same time, out into a haze called the future. In the past there seemed to be but one road to travel - well lighted, good shoulders, and willing hands at every turn to guide our stumbling feet along the straight and narrow path. We were sheltered and secure. Now, as we look out from our plateau the immediate situation seems confused and unpromising. There are many roads but the guide posts seem blurred. Where are the lights we have been accustomed to? Sudden- ly, we awaken to the realization that now we are entering Life ' s School in the work-a-day world with no guide but our own intelligence and no teacher save the experience we are about to acquire. This will be new to us - experience as our teacher. We know that B ' s and C ' s and even D ' s will not be our measure in Life ' s School. We will be judged critically according to our achievements, but we are comforted by the thought that somewhere in the haze ahead there is a place for each one of us - a future. We shall go on to learn in Life ' s School of experience. Although our school days end to-night, our education will be continued as long as we live. So, although we are saying farewell to everything which has become dear to us in high school, we are saying hello to a world of unlimited opportunities which await us. It is true that none of us are familiar with the ways of the world but I am sure that if we enter into it with enthu- siasm, a will to learn, a genial attitude and a firm faith in high ideals if we are willing to take the bad with the good and bear well, we will achieve our goal. For if the future deals with us as kindly as the past has done, life should carry very great and promising opportunities for each of us. We must go to meet it gladly, remembering that we must progress and not stand still or dwell in the past; and, as we go, carry in our hearts only kind thought of our school, its teachers and our friends. Before leaving, we want to thank our superintendent, principal and faculty for very patiently putting up with our deviltry, ignorance (as well as our good points, of course) in guiding us through these past four years. We appreciate the patient manner in which you have endured the many bad moments we have given you during our stay here. We have not always liked the many tasks you have set before us, but we are sure that in years to come, when we face difficult problems in our lives, your words of wisdom and knowledge will guide us through. We hope you will have only kind memories of us and our good intentions. We are grateful for the good educational foundations you have given us, and hope to bring credit to your training. So to you, our instructors, we can only say, paraphrasing the famous words of Daniel Webster, If you work upon marble it will perish, if you work upon brass, time will efface it, if you rear temples, they will crumble into dust; but if you work upon immortal minds, if you imbue them with principles, with just fear of God and love of your fellow men, you ingrave on those tablets something that will brighten to all eternity. To our friends of the underclasses we wish success and happiness. May you be worthy successors and bring credit upon yourselves and your school. Last of all, we want to say good-bye to our dear old Alma Mater which we have loved through the years. Although we are now leaving school life to enter Life ' s School, we will cherish the happy memories of our years together and hold gratitude in our hearts for each and every one of you who has lent your kind and generous support to help make this occasion possible. It is with deep regret that we say thank you and farewell. Betty C. Markham To The Graduating Class of 1948 Our sincerest wishes for your health and happiness — in whatever career you may choose SHEFFIELD Compliments of Pennie Adie Mr. Mrs. John Armstrong Mr. Mrs. Philip S. Armstrong Mr. Mrs. Thomas C. Armstrong John G. Bagnaschi Mr. Mrs. William C. Bailey Mr. Mrs. Edward H. Ball Miss Geraldyn A. Ball Lawrence Ball Mr. Mrs. Ned Bartholomew Bessette ' s Pharmacy Nannia Bracciali Mr. Mrs. Edward L. Bradley Mina E. Brewer Broken Hill Farm The Buckinghams ' Junemont Poultry Farm Mr. Mrs. Elbert G. Cane Mrs. B. F. Clark Dr. Mrs. Abbot C. Combes Mr. Richard Combes Mr. Mrs. Charles M. Conklin Mr. Mrs. Allen Correll Mr. Mrs. Russell Curtiss Mr. Mrs. Alton S. Dinan Polly Donsbough Mr. Mrs. Wallace M. Edwards Mr. Mrs. Robert E. Faivre Mr. Mrs. William Fields Mr. Mrs. Dwight Ford Mr. Mrs. Carlton W. French Mr. Mrs. Willard C. French Mr. Harold W. 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Sheffield 8114 A FEW OF THE ITEMS LISTED ON OUR MENU EVERY DAY Pig Knuckles, Pork Chops or Spareribs and Sauerkraut Roast Prime Ribs of Beef Chopped Sirloin Steak Fillet Mignon Liver and Bacon Shrimp Foo Yong Porterhouse, Sirloin, T-Bone and Cube Steaks Chile Con Carne Home Baked Beans Roast Loin of Pork Roast Stuffed Turkey Fried Shrimps Soft-Shell Crabs Fillet of Sole Hot Tamales Jumbo Frog Legs Corned Beef and Cabbage Chicken Chow Mein Roast Spring Lamb Shad Roe and Bacon Fried Scallops Fried Oysters Oyster Stew Italian Spaghetti and Meat Balls Wide Variety of Sandwiches Ice Cream and Sodas Compliments of SUN PRINTING CORP PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of GREYLOCK ENGRAVING CO NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS BushneH-Sage Library P O. Box 487 48 Main St Sheffield, MA 01257 Ptv 413-229-7004 Fax: 7003 UlniHKflnfitl BIraal