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

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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.

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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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THE TORCH Milton. Locke 17 Smoky, our class photographer, we give you this magazine on photography. We hope that some day you will become an expert photographer. Edward MacDougall Moe, we feel sure you'll know what to do with this diamond. Katherine Ma.cDougall Kay, we give you this magnifying glass to look into those mysterious letters. Roderick MacDougall Jug, this package of hair dye is just the thing you need. James Merriam Jimmie, we give you this beet so you can appreciate the color of your blush. Marion McGuire Marion, we give you this -bucket to dip your mop in. Robert Montague Monty, we give you this can of baby food in case you run short some noon time. Roger Moore Roger, here is a ticket to California. Go West, young man, and grow up with your country. Marjorie Nelson Midge. there's something about a soldier 1- what can it be? Joseph Perry Joe, we give you this fly paper to help you catch a sweetheart. Cynthia Price Cynthia, our future M. D., we present this dictionary to you so that you may look up medical terms. George Rifford Bud, this song sheet will aid you in serenading Miss Billman. Vincent Sheehan Vincent, we give you this deilciency card to show you what it feels like to get one. John Smith Smitty, we leave you this curler for that front lock of hair. Ralph Spinney Bud, we leave you this toy trumpet to help Ozz out. Frances Stuart Franny, our class beauty, we give you this make-up set so that your beauty will be permanently assured. Eleanor Tate Ellie, we give you this can of sardines. We understand fish is brain food. Robert Taylor Red, we leave you this picture of your idol, Walt Disney. Viola Thatcher Vi, we leave you this set of filing cards to keep you in practice. E. DAVIS. '38, L. GODFREY, '38. CHOICE TITLES Dr. of Charm and Personality ..... . . ....... Edith Larsen Prof. of Bluff-ology Prof. of Work-ology .. Dr. of Flirt-ology .,,... Dr. of Modesty ,..,....... Dr. of Loiter-ology ..., Prof. of Quiet-ology .. Dr. of Car-ology ........ Prof. of Farm-ology ,. Dr. of Goat-ology ......... Prof. of Gagage-ology Prof. of Shy-ology ............. Prof. of Rhythm-ology Katherine Ma Ralph Spinney Roderick MacDougall Elizabeth Davis Mabel Charter cDougall, The Twins .. .........................,.,....... .... R oger Moore Phyllis Heckman Alfred Cobleigh Le Forest Gray George Riiford James .Merriam Ralph Spinney