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

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GRADUATION EXERCISES Sheffield High School June 15, 1950 Processional (Audience Standing) Invocation Dr . Howard Mather Salutatory Address Anita Charbonneau Song-Prayer for Today G. F. Handel Valedictory Address Lovina Bradley Dance of The Happy Spirits from Orpheus by Glock Address Sturdy Convictions For Strenuous Living Charles W. Havice Dean, Northeastern University Song-Reve Angelique Rubinstein Presentation of P.T.A. Awards Roger Drury Presentation of Scholastic Awards Howard V. Hennigar, Principal Presentation of Diplomas John Somes, Superintendent of Schools Song-A Mighty Fortress Is Our God by Martin Luther Benediction Dr . Howard Mather Postlude (Audience please remain seated) SB? 15

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LAURA ANN STRALEAU Laura To a Joyous heart all Is good ' Glee Club 1,2,3,4 P.K.R. Stafr 2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 3,4 Senior Play 4 Class History 4 Pron Committee 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Junior Play 3 Softball 3 Dramatic Club 1 Laura ' s boundless vitality and unstinted devotion make her a most valuable asset to the class. If you are as loyal to the world and yourself as you were to S.H.S., success is bound to come your way, Laura. May success proportionate to your efforts be yours I RUSSELL M. UPTON Russ Uptie ■Leader among men — follower of women Troy High 1,2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Class Officer 4 Hall Monitor 4 Class Committees 3,4 Co-3asketball Mgr. 4 Ass ' t Baseball Mgr. 3 3aseball Mgr. 4 Ass ' t Magasine Mgr. 4 Prom Committee 3,4 Class Marshall 3 Russ came to Sherrield at the beginning of his Junior year. His record at S.H.S. more than speaks for itself. His love for motorcycles and his ability to fix anything that is capable of breaking down has made Russ popular. If you would like to discuss the vocation of a mortician with Russ, you ' ll find him at Macy 1 s Garage. ROSA WISER ■Red ' ■(Jive the world the best you have, and the beat will cone to you P.K.R. Staff 2,3 Yearbook Staff 2,3,4 Cheerleader 2,3 Ass ' t Basketball Mgr. 3 Class Prophecy h Hew Roehelle High School 1 Senior Plays 2,5 Glee Club 2,3, Class Committees 2,3,4 Prom Committee 3,4 The redhead of Sheffield High is a very popular girl inside and outside of school. Sheffield was very lucky to have such an addition as Roma when she oame her to begin her Sophomore year from lev Roehelle. Roma is going into the business field. May you have good luck wherever you go. PATRICIA ANN WBALiiN Pat I live the life I love Class Will 4 Prom Committee 3,4 Lunchroom 1,2,3,4 Majorette 2 Office 1,2,3,4 Yearbook 2,4 Vice Pres. 1 Cheerleader 1,2 Senior Play 1,4 3asketball 1,2,3 P.K.R. 1,2,3 Glee Club 1,2,4 Class Committees 1,2,3,4 Pat to us indicates a pat hand. Let her stay as 3he is. Pull of fun — a good pal. She ' s a great little teaser but always in fun, as you can tell by the twinkle in her eye. Here ' s hoping life will always deal you a royal flush, Pat. May those sterling qualities you possess remain forever untarnished. 14

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SALUTATORY ADDRESS Parents, members of the school board, faculty, students, and friends: For the past twelve years we have learned a way of life that has devel- oped in us the ability to think for ourselves and to respect the opinions of others. It has also taught us the significance of fair play. In our generation one needs more than just reading, writing, and arith- metic; yes, the basic fundamentals are needed, but we also had to develop the ability to think for ourselves. Many hours of informal discussion in classes have taught us to respect the opinion of others and to understand their opposing viewpoints. The spirit of give and take at class meetings, student council, and various other group activities demonstrated our privilege of voicing approval or disapproval on a multitude of school issues. Everyone had the chance to express himself fully. We carried out the plans that were finally decided upon by the majority. In our interscholastic games and contests, we were taught fair play. To win, of course, was the student aim of all this competition. Although we stressed the winning, the victory was not as important as how the game was played. In victory, we were pleased and filled with a feeling of happiness and self-satisfaction. In defeat, we learned to accept the loss with grace. Having developed the qualities necessary for harmonious relationships in a little more than a decade, we hope to carry on these standards of fair play and respect for others in the years to come. May these principles ever remain a part of our Democratic Way of Life, so that all future graduates may continue to enjoy an established natural right. If we are to maintain these prerogatives, not only must we practice them but we must also continually strive to better them In his speech delivered at Easthampton, L. I., July 4, 1916, Charles Evans Hughes said, --When we are thinking of the ideals of democracy, we are thinking of the schools, and we deplore every condition in which we find man lower than he should be under a free government, and we want rreater victories of democracy that the level of success shall be raised. I wish to thank you--parents, members of the school board, faculty, students, and friends— for your help in firmly rooting in us these ideals of democratic living during our twelve years here at Sheffield High School. V e want you also to share in the happiness we feel tonight. Representing the Class of 1950, I bid you a most cordial welcome to our graduation exercises. 16