Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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The inbred independence we possess But, to urge valor to oppose life's fray. To confidently and inflexibly Face danger, and to lightly pass o'er head The force of noxious decoys-that will stay, Deflect us from our course and pass glibly Away-are goals set by the symbol-Red! The white is typical of purity, A mark essential to attain the crest Of all design, the one great quality We need to counteract the vice that's pressed Against each wall of chastity we make. We want to be among the few who'll say, When in the shadow of life's dimming light, I've tried to form my calling-not opaque, But clear, and with a fearless heart essay To reach my aim-a heart of spotless White! Both Red and White, our country chose to be Predominant as colors in our flag. If nations choose courage and purity To mark their ends, can we afford to lag In necessary attributes when we're About to step Up to the door, then o'er The threshold, and into the world , and write, Upon men's hearts, our names while they revere Some virtuous deed of ours, or else discover Some valiant feat stirred by our Red and White? Agathe Merkel, '36 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '36 Let us pretend we have the power to turn back the pages of time and review the life of the Class of 1936 from its birth. On the first page of time we find back in September, 1932, two hundred and sixteen new students were enrolled in the Easthampton High School-the birth of the Class of l36. At our first meeting we elected our officers under the su- pervision of Mr. Alvan Lewis, who became our class advisor. The officers elected were President, Donald Bergeron, Vice President, Agathe Merkel, Treas- urer, Samuel Carver, and Secretary, Mary Anderson. Thus we came to the end of the first page. twenty-two

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'Tis mem'ry that retaineth The tale of years gone by. The fading light grows dimmer, As now we eome to part, We think of our teachers and classmates, With overflowing heart. But let us think of our memories, UI' all the joys we've had Within these eloiser'd walls, And never more be sad. We'll always remember the first day We spent within thy halls, How proud we were at last to be An honored part of thee. We leave with you our blessing, And hopes for future joys, As into the world we venture, To trod the path alone. So now we ask the Juniors To earry on the torch, And though we no longer are with thee, Remember thirty-six . Irene Johnston, '36 Natalie Rust, '36 CLASS POEM Our Red and White! We meet today to ponder o'er the past, And meditate on problems to be hurled Before cur faeulties, when we are east Into the swirling eddy of the world. Fresh a! med, WC,l'C willing to be put to test Against the spheres of skill, whieh stand opposed To eaeh advancement spurred by buoyant might. T hus, Kismet foreordained with his behest That we, the Class of '36, should boast Uf emhlematie eolors-Red and White! The Red, symbolic of the bravery We must aequire if we would own sueeess, Stands, not to bind in languid slavery twenty-one

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The second page shows us that we were guided by Miss Ruth Fielden. We had lost many recruits and we now numbered one hundred and eighty-three. At the first class meeting of the year we chose our officers: President: Priscilla Millringg Vice President, Franklin Mullally, Treasurer, Edwin Kurtz, Secretary, Mary Griggs. At this meeting we adopted our Class Motto which is Up to the door, over the threshold, and into the worldn. Our class colors were red and white. It was during our second year that our first social affair was held. A party took place in the high school on June l. We had completed another page in the life of the Class of '36. Turning over the second page, we entered into our Junior year and find we now number one hundred and seven. Under the guidance of our new class advisor, Mr. Raymond LaForce, we chose the same President, Priscilla Millring, we made our Treasurer, Edwin Kurtz, the Vice President, and our Vice Presi- dent, Franklin Mullaly, was made Treasurer, our former secretary had left us so we chose Eleanor Hubert to take her place. After the Class of '35 had gone to Washington, we began selling refreshments during the rest periods for the beneht of our Washington Trip Fund. Our third year was seen brought to a close and during vacation we prepared ourselves for our Senior year. We were now on the fourth page of time. Our advisor was Miss Lou Lyman, our Vice President, Edwin Kurtz, became President, our Vice President was Mary Anderson, Treasurer, Warren Lux, and our Secretary, Eleanor Hu- bert, retained her position. We were busy throughout the year working for our Washington Trip. We sold magazine subscriptions, refreshments during rest periods and at the games, and also tickets for various affairs. We held two beano parties, both of which were successful, and also two food sales. We had a moving picture and also a play. The play was called The Youngest and was directed by Miss Alvord and Mr. Thayer, whom we wish to thank for the work they did in making it a success. It was only through the untiring efforts of Miss Lyman, who worked with us the whole year, that we accomplished this trip, and we take this moment to show our appreciation of her work and thank her. The big day was Saturday, April 25, and we left for Washington in the morning with our ehaperones Mr. Thayer and Miss Edna Graham, whom we also wish to thank. It was a wonderful trip, and every minute of it was enjoyed. During our Senior year, members of the class took part in a radio play and also in a one-act play which were both under the supervision of Miss Alvord and Mr. Thayer. What little remains of the last page of the life of the Class of '36 is blank, but let us hope that in the years to come we will never forget our high school days. We wish to thank all our teachers who made the history of the Class of '36 a reality, for without their patience and understanding we would never have reached our goal. Remember your Alma Mater! Lucille Billieux, '36 twenty-three