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

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Last Will and Testament PREAMBLE We, the class of 1954, being positively the worst, noisiest and most insufferable class ever to be graduated from the hallowed halls of Sheffield High School, do de- clare and ordain this document to be our last will and testament. SECTION I Article 1. To the present Juniors, we will and bequeath the right to be excused from classes under any and all pretenses. Article 2. To the class of 1956, we will and bequeath the right to have long and heated debates in their class meetings. Article 3. To the freshmen, we leave the right to stuff the suggestion box with foolish suggestions anytime the idea strikes their fancy. Article 4. To all future seventh grades, we will and bequeath our old, well-known reputation of being the worst seventh grade ever known at Sheffield High School. SECTION U Article 1. To Mr. Friis, we will and bequeath a carload of chemistry equipment, so it will be possible to do all the chemistry experiments in the Lab. book. Article 2. To Mr. Norton, we will and bequeath with great pleasure, a plaid suit to match his neckties. Article 3. To Mr. Trocchi, we will and bequeath a championship basketball team to use as he sees fit. Article 4. To Mrs. Ror aback, we will and bequeath a pair of scissors and a jar of paste for her Junior Red Cross to use. Article 5. To Miss Ryan, we will and bequeath something old, something new, some- thing borrowed and something blue, we hope she ' ll be very happy. Article 6. To Miss Poulos, we will and bequeath a Senior English class that appreciates Shakespeare. Article 7. To Professor Barrette, we will and bequeath musicians who will always be on time for their classes. SECTION in Article 1. Wendell Bartholomew wills and bequeaths his art of making the most noise and doing less studying than any other student in study hall to Sidney EichstedL

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At last June came and we again docked for a well needed rest at Vacation Island. When the original twenty crew members reported back for duty, we were surprised to find our fine Captain, Howard Hennigar, had been transferred to another ship and Clayton Friis is now Captain of the USS Fifty Four. We also had a new commanding officer, Miss Vernice Poulos; who took the berth left vacant by Miss Mary Harrahy. She proved to be a great help to us. The last quarter of our voyage was even more difficult, but the crew, anxious to reach their goal, worked even harder. After a successful four years journey across the Sea of Knowledge, the USS Fifty Four docked at Graduation Island. Those of the crew who successfully completed the trip were: Joyce Buckingham, Wendell Bartholomew, Charles Cane, Richard Cartinelli, JoAnn Clark, Kenneth Coon, Herbert Eichs ted t, Barbara Huggins, Richard LeGeyt, Laura Malnati, Carol Ann Olsen, Donald Percy, Wesley Peterson, Margaret Preiss, Frank Smith, Alice Straleau, Horace Tatspaugh, Dora Warren, Sara Woodbeck, and Francis Zucco. Despite the long, hard voyage, the knowledge and friendship acquired will help us to become better citizens and leaders. The experience of this voyage is sure to ben- efit us on future voyages and the Motto of the Class of ' 54, Today we follow, tomor- row we lead. , will forever be in our minds and hearts. MOTTO - Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead. CLASS COLORS - Maroon and White CLASS FLOWER - Yellow Rose CLASS SONG - May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You FAVORITE SPORT - Basketball USS FIFTY FOUR

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Article 2. Joyce Buckingham wills and bequeaths a wad of her best chewing gum to Susan Sande. We ' re sure Susan will make good use of it. Article 3. Charles Cane donates his right to be excused early for work everyday to Leno Bernoi. Article 4. Dick Cartinelli bequeaths his quiet ways to the Quietest junior - Joe Hurlburt. He needs it. Article 5. Alice Straleau gladly wills and bequeaths her cello to any future music student who is fool enough to take it. Don ' t say you weren ' t warned! Article 6. Jo Ann Clark wills and bequeaths her poetic ability to her sister Ruth. Carry on the good work, Ruth. Article 7. Kenny Coons has agreed to will his privilege to go to the movies every time the picture changes to his brother John. Article 8. Herbie Eichstedt leaves the affections of his numerous girl friends to any boy who would like feminine company. Article 9. Barbara Huggins gives up her title of class heartbreaker to Bernice Penziner. You already have a good start, Bernice! Article 10. Dick LeGeyt wills and bequeaths his unusual ability of breaking all the equipment in the lab. to Jimmy Larkin. Don ' t go too far, Jim. Article 11. Laura Malnati proudly wills her ability to make brownies as hard as door- stops to Trudy Conklin. Be careful it might be dangerous. Article 12. Carolann Olsen wills and bequeaths her love for the Army to anyone who happens to like a soldier. Just as long as they leave Carol ' s soldier alone. Article 13. Donny Percy wills and bequeaths his duties as assistant janitor to be used as a detention punishment. Teachers take note. Article 14. Wesley Petersen wills and bequeaths his job as class chauffer to Johnny Adams. Article 15. Margaret Preiss bequeaths her title as Ideal Secretary to Carol Bennett. Article 16. Frank Smith wills his athletic ability to Steve Macchi. Make good use of it, Stevie.