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

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The Class History of the Class of ' 51 In September of 1947, twenty-five rookies were commissioned to a four year conquest of Operation Education. After eight years of basic train- ing at various Grammar Air Bases the complement of our Company consisted of the following boys, who held such positions as pilots, co-pilots, navi- gators, radio and radar men, flight engineers, combat men: Privates First Class John Whalen, Austin Somes, Barker Buckingham, Ransler Bartholomew, Eugene Kirchner, John Bachetti, Robert Smith, Robert Curtiss, William Banks, Donald Crandall, These men were competently assisted by an additional fifteen which made up the remaining complement of our group. They were PFC ' S: Helen Pixley, Claire Pezzatti, Caroline Golden, i.udrey Agar, Minnie Johnson, Ilamay Petersen, Rose Zamperini, Jenny Johnson, Anna Pezze , Charlotte Eichstedt, Mary Zucco, Joan Samuels, Rosemary Crandall, Phyllis Maynard, Jacqueline Buscher and Betty Cartinelli. Our training officers were Commander William Hartley and Captains: Mary Larkin. Mrs. Hazel Leaf green, Mrs. Gladys Roraback, Mr. Theodore Williams, and Mr. Bruce Martin, who was later capably replaced by Captain John McCann, Our instructions for our first combat were to overtake Freshman Island, previously occupied by the class of 1950. Soon after the first maneuvers had commenced several members of our group left, namely: Phyllis Maynard, William Banks, Joan Samuels, Rosemary and Donald Crandall, and Jacqueline Buscher. After 10 months of battling various hardships such as dances, magazine campaigns, contests and the usual winter hazards faced on all battlefields, our aims were accomplished. It was here, at the completion of our first year, that we felt deeply the loss of Betty Cartinelli. At this time, our Commanding officer, Howard Hennigar, replaced Commander William Hartley, and then allowed the group a two and a half month furlough. Captain Miss Rita Hannigan and Captain Richard Mather were to replace Captains Larkin and McCann during the next campaign also. After our passes had expired, we again boarded our plane called. The Class of 1951 , and took off for Sophomore Isle, phase No. 2 of Operation Education, in the center of Scholastic Ocean. Here we picked up a transfer from another company by the name of Tom Bartlett. who proved his abilities in several emergencies - Our growing experience won us this battle easily Casualties were few, but two in our command, Helen Pixley and Eugene Kirchner were transferred to other fronts . Soon after another short furlough, the result of battle fatigue, we once again clambered aboard our faithful plane with a few new training officers, namely: Captain Nicholas Morace who replaced Captain Leaf green . and Captain Lawrence Healey, who took over the positon left vacated by Captain Mather. We headed for Junior Naval Airbase. and there fought our hardest battle It was in this battle that we lost Sergeants Caroline Golien, Minnie Johnson and Charlotte Eichstedt, who were shipped home to domestic fronts However, we picked up another able man, Sergeant Jack Rosier, fresh from the outside world and full of experience in civilian life. 18

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CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM Address of Welcome .......... Lord ' s Prayer J. Mecotte ...... Class History . .00.... Whispering Hope Alice Hawt horne . . . Class Will Stouthearted Men S, Romberg ..... Class Prophecy ............. Apologies To Farmer Brown-Novelty Tune Farewell Poem Tom Bartlett ....... Country Gardens ............ Class Gifts Song of Farewell ........... Senior Celebrities ........... Alma Mater- (audience standing) . . . . . John Bachetti Glee Club Tom Bartlett, Jack Rosier Glee Club .Mary Zucco, Rose Zamperini Senior Boys , Ilamay Petersen, Anna Pezze Band .Tom Bartlett .Girls ' Glee Club Joyce Funk, Jenny Johnson .Senior Class .John Bachetti .Everyone ADDRESS OF WELCOME As I sat down to write this welcoming address I wondered if it wouldn ' t be better to deviate from the usual pattern of speech- making which starts out: Dear Friends, Parents, School Committee — I don ' t have to stress the fact that you are all welcome to- night. To over stress anything makes it sound as though it came out of a book. You all know we welcome you to our class night ex- ercises very warmly. We want you to feel that you are a respons- ible part of this program and will exercise that responsibility by frequently applauding and giving the necessary responses demanded of an audience such as you. I hope that we, as a class, and as individuals, have made an everlasting impression on you and S. H. S. May the remainder of the evening reflect whole-heartedly a class night program prepared for your full enjoyment. 17 ±M

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After gathering our implements, weapons and personal belongings, we headed for the states for another rest and vacation. We really needed this furlough as we knew that the fourth battle was to be rougher than any experienced in the past. With the confidence of past victories, we eagerly awaited our voyage to Senior , the last phase of our conquest to be fought in a country called Success. Under the able hand of Commander Hennigar and his able staff of well known men, we were shipped another new officer, Captain Ann Provencher who replaced one of our standby ' s, Captain Hannigan. Finally, after ten months of battle, fun, and knowledge, we all gathered at Graduation Field, where we were to receive our Honorable Discharges. We were now 17 Lieutenants in number: John Bachetti, Scoopy Whalen, Tom Bartlett, Jack Rosier, Ranny Bartholomew, Austin Somes, Bobby Smith, Bob Curtiss, Barker Buckingham, Mary Zucco, Rose Zamperini, Joyce Funk, Claire Pezzatti, Jenny Johnson, Audrey Agar, Anna Pezze, and Ilaraay Petersen. After receiving our discharges and congratulations, we felt proud of the techniques used in all our four battles, but we also felt sorry that this particular mission for us was over. Yes, ' Another war and another victory wjuld be recorded in the Annals of History, of a battle against hardships, temptations, and obstacles overcome and won by the class of 1951 — Operation Education, successful. 9 ELIZABETH LEONA CARTINELLI Tom Bartlett Jack Rosier In Memonam She ' s received her crown of faithfulness, Now up there in HIS world of bliss. Her sparkling eyes of a brilliant blue, Her golden hair of a sparkling hue. It was her among us who did lay, Her own soft beauty in the searching ray So just for her we reserve this space. GOD BLESS you BETTY in your resting place 19 ■