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

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Class History On September 4, 1947, we, the class of 1951, entered the portals of the grand and glorious institution, Sutton High School. Without much ado, we chose the following as class officers to guide us for the first year; Ed Plante, president; Andre Peladeau, vice-president; Jeannette Bernier, secre- tary; Janie Bates, treasurer; and Conrad Vigeant, A. A. treasurer. Miss Ryan (now Mrs. Donald Deary) became our class advisor. Later in September the Sophomores very thoughtfully invited us to our initiation at the town hall. The initiation went quite well although it had its embarassing moments. The next month we held the traditional Return Party in honor of the Sophs. The rest of the year went quite uneventfully, although different events sponsored by the upperclassmen were much enjoyed. After a long summer, we returned to Sutton Hig h for our Sophomore year with Miss Ryan again acting as class advisor. We elected Normie Minor, president; Eddie Plante, vice-president; Janice Swindell, secretary; Art LaFleur, treasurer; and Jeannine Forget, A. A. treasurer. This year it was our turn to initiate the Frosh. This one evening was worth waiting for a whole year. The Freshmen finally reciprocated with a return party in March of the following year. So the year ended, but not uneventfully. As Juniors we selected the following class officers; Norman Minor, president; Eddie Plante, vice-president; Jane Bates, secretary; Ruth Patterson, treasurer; and Art LaFleur, A. A. treasurer. This year our class was under the advisorship of Mr. Place. By now the class of 1951 felt quite elite with a cozy membership of seventeen. Our Junior year seemed to end before it had begun; and the summer vacation prior to our last year was upon us. The days passed by, with everyone anticipating the be- ginning of our Senior year in the new school. The opening of school was delayed two weeks; but the seventeen Seniors agreed that our new building was well worth waiting for.

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Senior Calendar September Opening day of school October Record Dance Freshman Initiation November Senior Supper The Mikado December Opening of Basketball Senior Play Christmas Concert Christmas Vacation January Cyrano de Bergerac F ebruary Valentine’s Ball Clark Tournament Romeo and Juliet March Cinema Dance Record Dance Return Party April Beginning of Baseball Spring Recess Senior Class Trip May Spring Concert June Baccalaureate Alumni Banquet Graduation Senior Reception

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As class officers we chose: Eddie Plante, president; Normie Minor, vice-president; Janie Bates, secretary; Ruth Patterson, treasurer; Grant Johnson, president of A. A. This done, we started paving the way for our trip to New York and Washington, which is still a dream of the future. As does each Senior class, we chose a D. A. R. Pilgrim to attend the annual con- vention at Boston. Janice Swindell was the girl chosen. In an election conducted by Mr. Schwab, Norman Minor was chosen to represent this school in Boston on Good Government Day. The class wishes to congratulate both Janice and Norman on their being selected. In December we presented our long awaited, long worked on, Senior play. This play, “Here Comes Charlie,” seemed to be very well received. We again wish to thank Miss Anne Beechler for her endless hours and untiring effort in the production of our play. We would also like to thank Mr. Michel Scheurer and Mr. Roscoe Fisher for their able assistance. This year, for the first time in the history of the school, the boys’ varsity basket- ball team won a game in the annual Clark Tournament. We mention this because Coach Place was honored to have his varsity composed of five Seniors. In February we held a Valentine’s Ball, featuring “The Hilltoppers” from Holy Cross College, Worcester. An enjoyable time was had by all who attended. Once more, we, the graduating class of ’51, wish to thank the teachers, classmates, and friends, who have helped start us on the road of life. Norman Minor Edward Plante.