Acton Boxborough Regional High School - Torch Yearbook (Acton, MA)

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THE TORCH 15 led the parade. Aloft on the flying trapeze, George Rifford thrilled the audience, while Harry Hollowell, clad in a tiger skin, performed miracles of physical strength on the tanbark. Prominent in the parade was Ralph Spinney, fourth flutest in the German Band. The outline of a college gradually loomed before me, and I found Vincent Shee- han presiding in the library, while nearby, Roderick MacDougall poured over heavy volumes of law. In a class-room, Amelia Gagnon, the teacher of bookkeeping, was happily occupied in her life's work. As these scenes faded away, I saw a large tennis court and crowds of people cheering the tennis champion, Irene Granberg. On a street in California, a little doughnut stand was revealed, swarmed with eager customers. Here, Cynthia Price, charmingly dispensed her home-made product. In a cosy cottage by the seashore, Pauline Aldred and her husband, James Mer- riam, shoe factory employee, joyously romped with their two strapping youngsters. The lilting tones of a soprano came to my ear from an opera house where Viola Thatcher held an audience spellbound by her music. As the song died away, Virginia Hodgen, a sweet and alluring debutante, came before me. Her dress, an exquisite portrait of grace and poise, was designed by Marjorie Nelson. Quick revelations in my clairvoyant dream showed Florence Harriman as a travel- ing saleswoman, convincing customers of the value of her merchandise with forceful. flourishing words. Harold Knight,star reporter,was terselyrappingvivid headlines over telegraph wires while his gum-chewing photographer, LeForest Gray, dozed in a swivel chair. Robert Montague, a 'bachelor possessing millions, was donating funds to charity. Audrey Grala was a prima donna of the ice ballet. Joseph Perry, mag- nate of the poultry industry, rolled through Central Park in a chauffered Cadallac. Just as a collison with a baby carriage seemed imminent, my involuntary warning shout roused me from my reverie of dreams and I awoke to a new and glorious dawn, with feelings of happiness and satisfaction at the success of my old classmates. A. GRALA, '38, R. MONTAGUE, '38. p SLAMS Mr. Hall ' Mr. Hall, our superintendent. because you are a rabid swing fan, we give you this picture of your idol, the King of Swing, Benny Goodman. We hope you will treasure it always. Miss Billman Miss Billman, we give you this chicken feed to quiet your Ubarnyard folk when they start doing their stuff, Miss Boornazian Miss Boornazian. our class advisor, we leave you this plan for a budget so that future classes will not have our difficulties. Mr. Frank Braman Mr. Braman. our art instructor, we present you with this lock and key so that in future years the art supplies may be used exclusively for art work. Mr. George Braman Mr. Braman, because you gave us our nautical decorations as proof of your love for the sea, we present you with this miniature lighthouse as a symb-ol of good luck. May its beacon be your guiding star. Never part with it. Miss Davenport Miss Davenport. our new coach, we leave this goodluck charm so that you may have as good luck with the girls as Miss Jones. Mr. Dolan Mr. Dolan, our coach, we give you this book of New Jokes to amuse the under- classmen. Mr. Greenman Mr. Greeman. our history teacher, please accept this stamp with an A, so that some pupil in the future may obtain the seemingly impossible. Mr. Holt Mr. Holt, our Bug Catcher, we give you this diagram for a simple telephone running from the laboratory to the kitchen so that you may save many needless footsteps in the future. Mr. Hopkinson ' Mr. Hopkinson, a grand man, we give you this A for your untalling loyalty to A. H. S. I a

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14 THE TORCH Dexter Kelly and Leonard Godfrey bequeath their aptitude for public speaking to George Robinson. Gloria Wamboldt will be happy to receive the extreme height of Joseph Perry and Mabel Charter. Frances Stuart's smile is bestowed upon Eleanor Byron. Marion Sargent will be glad to get the Downey Twins efficiency in dancing. James Merriam bequeaths his broad-minded views to James Nelson. The gaiety of Elizabeth Davis and Marion McGuire is cheerfully left to Lillian Bulette. The renowned athletic ability of Edith Larsen and Viola Thatcher is modestly left to Janet Spinney. Edward MacDougall's and Pauline Aldred's way with the teachers to George Gilbert. Roger Moore's tranquil utterances are quietly left to Guy Bragdon. The Hgentlemanly composure of Roderick MacDougall and LeForest Gray is bequeathed to Walter Anderson. Frederick Conquest will rejoice in the extensive vocabulary generously left to him by Phyllis Heckman and Vincent Sheehan. The scholastic ability of Harry Hollowell and Milton Locke is graciously left to Robert Clapp. Irene Granberg's and Alfred Cobleigh's tranquility to Eleanor Brackett. The football inclination of Harold Knight are whole-heartedly left Kenneth Webb. Joseph Walther will receive Amelia Gagnon's bookkeeping knowledge. In due testimony whereof, set by the heart, hand and seal of the Class of 1938. witnessed by the most outstanding class of Acton High, we declare this to be our last will and testament on this memorable 15th day of June in the august year nine- teen hundred thirty-eight. We nominate and appoint Miss Margaret Boornazian of Acton High School, executrix. E. MacDOUGALL, Notary Publicg M. McGUIRE, Lawyer, J. MERRIAM, Attorney at Law. WITNESSES: Mickey Mouse ..Dopey,, Abdul Bulbul Ameer CLASS PROPHECY One evening, ten years after graduating from Acton High School. I was seated comfortably by the flreside, wondering how my old classmates had fared in the world since 1938. Gradually, I slipped into the arms of Morpheus, and as though at the command of a genii, visions moved before me, and I saw a towering ediflce in the center of a metropolis. Here in the studios of a prominent broadcasting company, I saw Eleanor Tate and Alfred Cobleigh rehearsing their gags for the next program for which Roger Moore was the announcer. Presiding over a great clinic in the same building, I saw Edward MacDougall, an internationally famous doctor. Among his corps of nurses were Mabel Charter and Elizabeth Davis. The view shifted to the executive office, where sat Russell Hayward at the manager's desk, dictating to Phyllis I-Ieckman, his private secretary. These visions faded away and I saw clearly before me the entrance to a cos- mopolitan nlght club. Entering, I was greeted by a vivacious hat-check girl, none other than Eleanor Leveroni. At the same time, I was cheerfully hailed by Anna Downey, the cigarette girl. To add to the surprises of the evening, I was entertained by Frances Stuart, the specialty singer. Then, across the misty, revealing screen, there appeared a massive hotel. Step- ping smartly alcross the lobby in the immaculate uniform of a bellhop, was Milton Locke. Here autograph seekers mobbed Leonard Godfrey, the current idol of cinema romance. Above in the mezzanine, I saw Katherine MacDougall busily engaged in hairdressing, and, assisting her, Robert Taylor, a promising young barber. With the passing of this scene, the dining room of the same hotel appeared before me. As a charming waitress turned my way, I saw she was Edna Downey. Conversing busily over their food, sat Marion McGuire, the well-known scientist, and John Smith in clerical collar and coat. Again the scene changed, and before me, in Madison Square Garden, lay a panorama of the World's Greatest Circus. The antics of Dexter Kelly, clown extra- ordinary, had the crowd in stitches, while Edith Larsen, beatiful bare-back rider. 3 915579 . ,EQ - 1.1 .Y ,

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16 THE TORCH Miss Jones Miss Jones, keep this package of Sensen handy to give to your garlic eaters. Miss Leavitt Miss Leavitt, we give you this credit book to keep track of your many charge accounts. Mr. MacDougall Mr. MacDougall, our janitor, we leave this new broom as we notice the old one is all shot. Mr. Moran Mr. Moran, we give you this box of Bayer's Aspirin to take after orchestra prac- tice. We feel sure you will find them very useful. Miss Stolte Miss Stolte, our dramatist, we leave you this book on How to Give Interesting and Clever Dramatic Readings. Miss Towne Miss Towne, here is a book on How to Ski, in Ten Easy Lessons. We've noticed that you had quite a bit of trouble on skiis. Pauline Aldred Polly, we give you this bottle of beauty tonic so that you may obtain Franny Stuart's good looks and quiet ways. Mabel Charter Mabel, we give you this marriage license, for we hear you are soon to wed. Alfred Cobleglh Alfred, with this tractor you may enjoy all the advantages of scientific farming that have been taught you by Mr. Ericson. Elizabeth Davis Lizzie, we give you this red truck. We understand a certain somebody from Maynard has one like it. Anna and Edna Downey To the twins we leave these bits of ribbon, red for Anna, and blue for Edna. Amelia Gagnon Amelia, we give you this map of Acton so that you will know that Chelmsford lsn't the only place in the world. Leonard Godfrey Ozz, we give you this tin saxophone to amuse yourself between acts of plays. Audrey Grala Phoebe, we give you this hatchet so you can carry on your caveman activities in Boxboro. Irene Granberg Renie, this little car will take you anywhere you wi h. Le Forest Gray Lee, we give you this new pipe to take the place of your old one,hoping that you will not not use lt as long. Florence Harriman Tootsie, we leave this ball of varigated yarn with which to turn out some more intricate tatting designs. Russell Hayward Russ, we leave you this doll to make love to, guaranteed not to cross you. Phyllis Heckman Phyllis, in case of engine trouble, just wind up this alarm clock spring and place lt under the hood of your car. We guarantee it will get you to the nearest garage. Virginia Hodgen Virgie, we give you this Romeo so that yours may be a perfect romance. Harry Hollowell Harry. the class baby, we give you this rattle so that you may have some form . of athletics. Dexter Kelley Dex, we give you this cake of your favorite violet scented soap to use when you get through work on the railroad. Harold Knight Hank, we understand that you are always eating before dinner, so to you we give this Oh Henry bar. Edith Larsen Eadle, our quiet little girl, we give this check to put you through Staley School of Expression. Eleanor Leveroni Elie, we leave this picture of the Seven Dwarfs in case y0l! 1030 your popularity.