Canton High School - Echo Yearbook (Canton, MA)

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T H E ILLIC HgO n 19 The entire class wishes at this time to extend to Mrs. Dana, Mr. Anketell and all members of the faculty, our sincere thanks and wholehearted ap- preciation for all their help and ad- vice during our four years at Canton High School. It is said that the modern world looks meditatively upon each new crop of graduates, that the outlook for young people is not pleasant and com- paratively simple a thing as it once was. Yet We would not have it any other way. For we know that there is always room for the hard worker and the ambitious. May each and every member of the Class of 1938 find and make his own place in this world of a thousand differences. Stephanie Davis. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION During the latter part of December, the Athletic Association of Canton High School held its annual election. The results were as follows: Presi- dent, E. Tumas, Vice-president, J. Thompson, Secretary, R. Cad- digang Treasurer, E. Patriarca. The topics discussed were the award for football lettermen and it was decided to continue with the plan previously used. The plan was that letters were awarded according to the number of periods that one partici- pated in a game. If a boy played in one quarter of the total number periods he was awarded his letter football. Sweaters were awarded to all senior boys who participated in seven periods. The Athletic Association was a pro- nounced success with football and basketball as the outstanding sports of the year. The annual athletic banquet was held at the Town Hall in January. Awards and presentations were made to Lyons, Mr. Donovan, and members of the different athletic teams. A more detailed account ol' the suc- cess of our athletic teams may be found under other sport features. of in Elizabeth Tumas. CLASS SONG We-'re drawing to an end, Those days of merriment, We'll live in memory among our high school days. Some papers or a book, A smile where e'er you look, We see the end of times that were so dear and gay. We've tried our very best To win this great success, We may achieve great fame An honor to remain, We'll wander far apart, And know not where you are, We find some happy thoughts among our high school days. The class of thirty-eight, Who did appreciate, Your guidance and your help through- out the many years. We leave you with sad hearts, And as the seniors pass, We wish to thank you for your interest on our part. And as the years go past, We'll try to make them last, The honors and ideals For which our class has strived, And as the end is here, We find our motto clear, Knowledge is power to aid in the onsetting hours. Corinne E. Hallett '38, Ernest Patriarca '38. Tune: Among My Souvenirs

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isg THE ECHO CLASS HISTCRY Sometimes we wonder if ambition has gone out of American youth. It would be a natural aftermath of de- pression, yet one September morning in 193-1, a group of representatives of Canton set forth with a four-year plan in mind to prove the contrary. We occupied Rooms and 4 as our headquarters and elected as our first year leaders, Paul Whitty, President, Robert Caddigan, Vice-president, Thomas Ronayne, Treasurer, and Elizabeth Tumas, Secretary. We had the opportunity on Septem- ber 17, to hear Mischa Tulin lecture and play on a new musical instru- ment, called the theramin. Our first social appearance was at the A. A. Banquet in December. As sole rep- resentative of the freshman class, Leland Hiltz, proved his vocal ability in the operetta, In Old Vienna, which was presented in March, 1935. When the tide of the first year had passed, we found ourselves back at school, the following September, wil- ling and able to take up where we had left off. Registering the elections a second time we found that we had as Presi- dent, Ralph Bakerg Vice-president. Robert Caddigang Treasurer, Elmer Danag and Secretary, James Danahy. ln April, 1936, the musical comedy, Crocodile Island, was presented by the Glee Clubs with the following sophomores being given featured parts: Leland Hiltz, Nelson Hunts- man, Alice Martin, Elmer Dana, and Albert D'Attanasio. September, 19336-and we returned once more, this time as juniors. Re- alizing by now that leaders are nec- essary in any organization, we elect- ed Elizabeth Tumas, Presidentg Cor- inne llallett, Vice-president, Ernie Patriarca, Treasurer, and Stephanie Davis, Secretary. Our ever willing girls with the co- operation of the rest of the class, held a food sale in February to swell the One of the most suc- class treasury. cessful dances ever held by the high school was the Junior Hop, sponsored by the Junior Class, in April, 1937. Next on June 3, came our formal presentation, the Junior Prom. The hard work of the many committees was appreciated when the success of our prom was obvious. The hall was decorated so as to give the atmos- phere of a huge grapevine. And, in- cidentially, if you had never seen rainbow-hued grapes before, you had that unique opportunity on June 3. So ended another year. Fewer in number but greater in spirit, we returned again in Septem- ber, 1937, to complete a final fourth year. Elected this time were James Danahy, President: Robert Caddigan, Vice-president: Corinne Hallett, Treasurer: and Isabel Caponio, Sec- retary. Our Student Council rep- resentatives for this year were, Thomas Ronayne, Emily Fraccalire, Albert D'Attanasio, and Stephanie Davis. The class athletes received their awards in the form of sweaters and letters at the A. A. Banquet held in January. Included in our program for raising funds were a senior dance and a theatre benefit. Our senior play, Double Wedding, was presented in March before an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Next came a most unforgetable occasion, our class trip. Wonder is the great appeal of New York. It brings hundreds of thousands of trav- elers from the world over. And we had the opportunity to be among them during the latter part of May. To balance the traditional subjects of school, we had extra-curriculum activities. Our glee club and choral periods along with our physical edu- cation, dancing, and dramatic periods, proves that it takes more than a pre- scribed course of study to gain a rich and full personality. Also in this, our history, we wish to record the names of three of our mem- bers who in the course of our school days have been called to graduate in- to a world reserved only for the Di- vine Honor Roll - Lillian Hanlon, Ralph Baker, Burr Copley.

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go THE ECHO CLASS WILL We, the class of 1938 of the Canton High School, Town of Canton, County of Norfolk, State of Massachusetts, United States of America, Western Hemisphere, Planet Earth, being of sound and disposing mind and mem- oi y, and considering the uncertainty of this life, and being desirous of settling our worldly affairs While We have strength and capacity to do so, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby making null and void all other wills made by us heretofore: We constitute Mr. Richard Anketell the executor and trustee under our last will. Heed ye, then, teachers, under- classmen, friends and enemies, while we bestow upon thee in these our last moments, our most treasured, world- ly, and personal possessions: Q11 To Mr. Anketell we extend our best wishes for his continued suc- cess in future years, and for the co- operation he has given us in the three years under his supervision. Q21 To the class of '39 we will our deepest respect for Mrs. Dana, her black mark system, and the cheer- ful cooperation she has given us in every activity. 135 The individual members make the following bequests: Leonard Abramowitz wills his sense of humor and witty sayings to Jack Benny. Lena Barbaglia leaves her cheerful and helpful manner to Patricia Hunts- man. Kenneth Bowers leaves his sales- inanship ability to Walter Poore. Theron Briggs leaves his unique translation of Les Miserables to llobert Dallahan. Jackie Broderick leaves his wavy hair to Sheik Mazzone. We leave Bob Caddigan to the N. Ya N. ll. 5: Hartford ll. R., he never gets in on time either. Isabel Caponio leaves her all-round elliciency to Gloria Pozzo. Marian Cook leaves her position as hockey manager to Alice Farrow. Carl Cooke leaves his mastery of golf to Miss Leary. Elmer Dana leaves his red hair to anyone who wants it. James Danahy leaves his girl friend in Stoughton to Jackie Howard. Albert D'Attanasio leaves his love of hot music to the Johnson Girls' Orchestra. Stephanie Davis leaves her lady-like manner to Angela Pozzo. Augustine Decembrile leaves his knowledge of night life to Charlie Bougas. Edna Duncan leaves her singing ability to Miss McCarron's next Glee Club. Marjorie Estey leaves her witty answers to Mary Harris. Emily Fraccalire leaves her charm and personality to Alice Gibson. We leave Joe Gecewicz's radio to Mr. Donovan for future reference. We bequeath Howard Gibson to the Red Sox-if they'll take him. Alice Graham leaves her absences from school to Eleanor Lynch. Nancy Grover leaves her ability to get along with strange boys to Evelyn Fall. Corinne Hallett leaves her dimples and good nature to Lilia Albertinetti. We leave Leland Hiltz to the Metro- p-olitan Opera Company. Nelson Huntsman leaves his manly build to Paul McGarrigle. Julia Ivoskus leaves her efficiency to Dick MacLeod. Jimmy Igo leaves his speed to Mr. Galvin's next track team. Wilder Kelle leaves his grace on the tennis court to Bob Wood. Billy Kelleher leaves his care-free manner to his brother John. Walter Kessler leaves a few of his extra inches of height to Chubby MacLeod. Marguerite Lynch leaves her quiet attitude to May Handspiker. Helen MacLeod leaves her field hockey ability to June Guild. Lysander leaves his ability to por-A tray a b-utler to Arthur Treacher. Vincent Lapenus leaves some of his height and corpulence to little Miss Roache. Beatrice Maddocks leaves her place as best dressed to Amy Mann.