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

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GRADUATION EXERCISES Processional (Audience Standing) Invocation Reverend Ralph Rowse Salutatory Address Ilamay Petersen Song of the Angels - A Rubinstein . Girls ' Glee Club Valedictory Address Austin Somes Cupids Heart - E= Ascher Orchestra Address to Members of Senior Class Song of Farewell (Lyrics-Jenny Johnson (Music by) , .Members of Senior Class Presentation P.T.A: Awards President P=T,A. Presentation Scholastic Awards . . . . H. V. Hennigar, Principal Song Nightfall - F. Liszt Glee Club Benediction , Reverend Ralph Rowse Postlude (Audience Please Remain Seated) 14

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Advertising 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Class Committees 1 Honor Roll 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Sophomore Play 2 AUSTIN HARVEY SOMES Newspaper Staff 3 Band 1,2,3,4 Glee Club 3,4 2,3,4 Newspaper Co-Editor Hall Monitor 4 Valedictorian 4 Senior Play 4 When you want to know what ' s right or what ' s wrong ask Austin. His unerring preciseness has rightly earned him the nickname, genius of the class. Some college is in Austin ' s future plans and whatever one he chooses we know he will do it honor. JOHN (SCOOPY) WHALEN P. K. R. Staff 1 Sophomore Play 2 Class Committees 1,2,3,4 Hall Monitor 3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Senior Play 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Junior Play 3 Traffic Squad 1 Newspaper Staff 2 One Act Plays 1 Scoop, the daring, rambunctious character from our proud class, proved his abilities in not only class activities, but also in sports. For his career, our handsome daredevil wishes to become one of Uncle Sam ' s Sailors. The class wishes Scoop the best of luck in the service, and we know that his ambitions and character will carry him far. ROSE MARY ZAMPERINI c ic r Yearbook Staff 4 Advertising Ads 3,4 Sophomore Play 2 Cheerleaders 3 P. K. R. Staff 1 Senior Play 4 Newspaper Staff 2,3 Class Committees 1,2,3,4 Glee Club. 1,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Prom Committee 3,4 Secretary and Treasurer 2 Lunch Room 1,2 Softball 1,2 Rosie-tall, slim, with sparkling brown eyes, glowing dark hair, fond of dancing-deepens the quality of sincerity with her constant desire to aid and comfort others. Her athletic ability and helpfulness in class activities have made her an outstanding classmate. An energetic worker, Rose captivates everyone she comes in contact with. Her winning ways will undoubtedly make her a success in whatever she does. MARY CATHERINE ZUCCO Senior Play 4 Class Committees 1,2,3,4 Girls ' Glee Club 1,4 Sophomore Play 2 Basketball Manager 3,4 Newspaper Staff 2,3 Softball 1,2 Advertising 3,4 Student Council 3,4 Lunch Room 1,2 Student Council Secretary Yearbook Staff 4 And Treasurer 4 Prom Committee 3,4 Meet Mary with blonde hair and shiny blue eyes, and her big-as-life smile; possessing these qualities, she has become a notable friend to all. Mary has taken prominent part in all school functions as well as being an efficient manager of the Girls ' basketball team for the past two years. Generous and sincere, she has proved a friend to her classmates. May she have success and Joy in everything. t 13

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SALUTATORY ADDRESS It is my privilege and pleasure as salutatorian of the class of 1951 to welcome you, who are gathered here tonight, our parents, the faculty, and our friends to this our graduation exercise. The time has arrived which we have eagerly anticipated for many years. Just as we awaited our report cards, experienced the worry before a basket- ball game, the preceding uneasiness of taking part in the Senior play, the enjoyment of the school picnic, or the excitement of the Junior-Senior Prom, so we have looked forward to this milestone in our lives Graduation. Now the long journey is almost over. In a few minutes, upon receiving our diplomas, graduation will have become a realization. This day has deep significance to all of us here upon this platform. We have reached an important point in our lives. The time has come when we must step out alone, from the shelter of home and school; and each, to the best of his ability, must be prepared to accept a share of the respon- sibility which is the heritage of all members of our society. Since childhood our parents have protected us from the fears of an un- known world; then, as we took our first step into society, we were still sheltered. Even from our first days at school our interests and attitudes have been molded by the kind guidance of our teachers. As we advanced to higher levels and our horizons broadened, our opinions were still greatly influenced by our schoolmates and teachers. In any year, it is a serious matter to sever the ties of childhood and take a place, no matter how unimportant it may be, in a mature world. In this year of 1951, however, when our country is facing grave danger from without and within, and when our very way of life is threatened, we, to- gether with all other young people graduating from high schools throughout the land, must be willing to stand beside the men and women who are working to preserve our country and all that it stands for. Today, more than ever, the world crisis demands that each of us must try to combat such things as communism, racial discrimination, and religious prejudices and strive to the utmost to uphold such great units of democracy as the United States and the United Nations. The turmoil of our country at this particular time is realized by students entering the adult world. We keenly recognize the fact that what happens in the future will be reflected upon us. It is difficult at any time for a graduate to enter society and choose his life-time career; especially is this perplexing to us tonight, with the world in its present state of uncertainty. We are fortunate to have had our years in school at Sheffield. We feel we are as well-prepared as any student to face whatever may be ahead. We have been prepared by what we have learned in the classrooms, by the skill- ful guidance and training we have received from our teachers, and by the pleasant association with our fellow pupils. This preparation has fitted us with the necessary foundations for getting along with those whom we may come in contact in the future. From our anticipations of tonight will come those greater expectations of the future. We will continue to appreciate the values we have received here at Sheffield High School. In behalf of my fellow classmates I again bid you a most sincere wel- come . 15