Sutton Memorial High School - Exitus Yearbook (Sutton, MA)

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8 ’45 CLASS HISTORY As we turn back the leaves of time we arrive at the year 1941. Picture then, forty-one bewildered people staunchly marching up to Room 1 only to be met by the staring faces of the upper-classmen. Most of us were too frightened to move beyond our seats. When the newness of the school wore off, we elected John Conway, President; Theresa Beaudry, Vice-presi- dent; Ruth Rivernider, Secretary, and Loretta Maynard, Treas- urer. Miss Finnerty was elected class adviser. All of us remember the month of October in the year 1941 because this was the month of our initiation. We were com- pelled to do funny things and most of us were shy and embar- rassed in front of the teachers and other pupils. The audience was almost hysterical when John Conway danced around with a huge balloon. We began our Sophomore year with more confidence. This time we elected Dunbar Plante, President; Alice Minor, Vice- president; Phyllis Lemoine, Secretary; and Jennie Fedorczuk, Treasurer. Our class adviser was Mr. Lehtinen. Now we could stare back and not quiver at the glances of the juniors and seniors. As was the custom, we initiated the freshmen and we be- lieve it was one of the best parties ever given at S. H. S. In our third year we were known as the “Jolly Juniors.” We were in charge of the Senior Prom and none of us will forget the hours we spent making paper roses for the decorations. How- ever, we were more than pleased with the compliments we re- ceived. The class officers were Dunbar Plante, President ; Alice Minor, Vice-president; Phyllis Lemoine, Secretary; and Jennie Fedorczuk, Treasurer. Mr. Butler was our class adviser. Our Senior year was the most eventful of all the years spent at Sutton High. There were now only seventeen, of the original forty-one left. We spent much of our time raising money by col- lecting scrap paper, giving a chicken supper, and sponsoring the Senior Play. The proceeds went toward a Grand Finale — our recent trip to New York. Our chaperons were Mr. Morris and Miss Donnelly. The four days we spent at the Hotel New Yorker will be remembered always.

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’45 GRADUATION PROGRAM 7 Processional Marion Marble Medley of Patriotic Music “Pomp and Circumstance” Invocation Rev. Mr. Haig J. Nargesian Response: “The Lord’s Prayer” Malotte High School Chorus Address of Welcome Kermit Grandone Bickford Song: “This is Worth Fighting For” De Lange-Stept High School Chorus Essay: In Unity There Is Strength Phyllis Beverly Lemoine Song: “Ode To America” Cain High School Chorus Essay: Compulsory Military Training, A National Issue John Joseph Conway Song: “Stouthearted Men” Romberg High School Chorus Essay: Education, A Stepping Stone To Democracy David Shepherd King Presentation of Class Gift Jennie Marie Fedorczuk Presentation of Honors Robert H. Morris, Principal Presentation of Diplomas Edward W. MacLaren, Chairman of School Committee Class Song: Words by Anna Gribouski and David King Senior Class “Star-Spangled Banner” Benediction Rev. Mr. Haig J. Nargesian Recessional Marion Marble Pianists — Marion Marble and Arthur Learned Cornetist — Ellery Smith Violinists — Nancy Smith and Michael Paletta Drummer — Norton Clarkson Director of High School Chorus — Mrs. Grace M. Jordan

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’45 9 In March the faculty and the Senior Class chose Phyllis Le- moine as the D. A. R. Pilgrim. The Sutton Chapter sponsored a trip to Worcester. Qualities determining her selection were lead- ership, service, dependability and patriotism. Thus having completed four years at Sutton, we fondly bid good-bye to the faculty and the pupils of S. H. S. We also wish to thank those who tried, during those four years, to instill in us a little knowledge — Miss Finnerty, Miss Kirby, Mr. Pollard, Miss La Rochelle, Miss Lepine, Miss Connors, Mr. Lehtinen, Mr. Morris, Miss Mulcahy, Mr. Schwab, Mr. Butler, and Miss Don- nelly. PHYLLIS LEMOINE RUTH RIVERNIDER