Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 11 Norfolk Lumber Company’s Offer to the School Draftsmen The Norfolk Lumber Company of Stoughton have offered prizes total- ing rT25.00 in gold, to the students of the h ’gh schools in this district who can prepare the best sets of plans for a house which would be suitable for construction in Massachusetts. The high schools included in this (offer) contest are those of Canton, b olbrook, Randolph, Sharon, and Stoughton. In each town there will be a prize of $20.00 in gold for the student of that high school who pre- pares the best set of plans. Thus there will be awarded in each high school, and a total of five prize win- ners in the district. In addition to these local prizes, there will be a Grand Prize of $25.00 in gold for that set of plans which is adjudged the best among the five prize winners. In this way the winner of the Grand Prize will receive a total of $45.00 in gold. The following rules govern this contest : 1. Each contestant must be a student at the local high school. 2. All plans must be submitted on or before June 2nd. 3. There are no restrictions as to the style or type of house, but each house shall contain not less than four nor more than eight rooms. Baths, Sun Parlors, and Sleeping Porches are not counted as rooms. 4. All plans shall be drawn in ink. 5. Each set of plans shall include at least a floor plan, a front elevation, and a side elevation. 6. Contestants may receive ad- vice and suggestions from their par- ents and friends, but the actual work handed in must be done by them- selves. 7. The decision will be based as follows : The House: Practicability of construction — 20 points. Beauty — 20 points. Convenience — 20 points. The Plans: Clearness — 20 points. Precision — 20 points. 8. The names of the contestants shall not appear upon the plans. Each contestant will submit his or her plans to the principal who will assign a number to each set of plans. This number, together with the contest- ant’s name, shall then be placed in an envelope of the judges. 9. The Norfolk Lumber Company shall be entitled to the use of any plan submitted in the contest, whether the plan wins a prize or not. In each town the local board of judges shall consist of three mem- bers, one of whom shall be a local constructor, another a bank director or employee, and the third a prac- tical workman. After the local prize winners have been chosen, the five winning sets of plans will be submitted to the Judges of the Grand Prize. This board of judges will consist of three archi- tects, one shall be Mr. Edgar F. Hall of the Norfolk Lumber Company. The boys of the mechanical draw- ing class are now busy drawing and perfecting plans for this contest.

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10 THE ECHO hard work of women of a by-gone age. We do not fully appreciate the bravery of them, who faced ridicule to bring about thi s reform ; these great people who gave up their own happiness and comfort and subjected themselves to contumely that we might be free. They should be re- garded with affectionate and grate- ful veneration by us. Even in the 20th century many battles for freedom and justice re- main to be won. An education makes a girl keen, alert, intelligent, and efficient. She will accept the duties of the community, eager to do her share. Furthermore, it trains her mind to meet great problems and fits her to serve her country, wise- ly and well. She can contribute to American life and through it to the life of the world. At no time has the future looked so bright and prosperous for the American girl as now and it is for us graduates to follow and widen the trail that the women of the last cen- tury have so effectively blazed for us, so that we might be free. Valedictory At last the time has come when the class of 1924 must part. We all must start our journey on life’s way and we well know our paths will lead in different directions. We have at last come to the fork in the road. The way to each of us is more or less unknown, but thanks to the training we have received, we feel confident that we shall walk aright. “May knowledge increase,” has been our motto here and may the knowledge that we have acquired in dear old Sumner, prove a firm foundation for the ladder of fame on which we all aspire to climb. We realize our obli- gations to all, to superintendent and teachers, for your tireless and un- failing efforts in our behalf, to the committee for your kindness and thoughtful oversight, and lastly to you, our parents, for your patience and generosity, which has enabled us to arrive at last at our goal. To you, undergraduates, we turn over the duty of upholding and advancing the standard of our school. May it never fall, but rather, in the years to come, prove a greater and greater honor to our town. And now farewell — that word that bids us pause — that word so sad that rouses happy memories — that word we dread to say, yet must be said — Farewell. DOROTHY HAYDEN, Valedictorian. Class Ode {Sung to the tune of ' ' Lovers Old Sweet Song ) School days are fading far beyond recall. School days whose memories remain with one and all. Brightly before us spread the paths of life, Enter we now upon the world of strife. New roads appear that bring to us our fame And lead us to the goal which is our aim. Chorus : Goodbye dear old Sumner, Goodbye to you. May we all remember To whom success is due. Eager steps now falter At your closing door. Classmates tear’s and laughter Are heard no more Are heard no more. Teachers and friends we bid you fond adieu. Words cannot express our grateful- ness to you. Through storm and calm you help- ed us on our way Making our darkness turn to bright- est day, And to the end we’ll keep our motto nigh With your kind helping start dear Sumner High. THELMA M. ROLLINGS, ’24.

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12 THE ECHO Lincoln Medal Award The Illinois Watch Company of Springfield, Illinois, offered a Lin- coln Medal to the student writing the best essay on Abraham Lincoln. Only students in the United States History Class were allowed to par- ticipate in the contest. The essay could be as long or short as the student wished to make it, but must be clear and to the point. The essays were judged by the faculty. Miss Elder’s essay was con- sidered the best. Her essay was read in class, and she was awarded the Lincoln Medal by our principle, Mr. Andrews. Students Attend Inter-Collegiate Games At the Harvard Stadium Complimentary tickets were re- ceived from Harvard College, admit- ting students of our High School to the inter-collegiate games at the Har- vard Stadium, May 30 and 31. On Fri- day, May 30, the preliminaries were held. Saturday, May 31, the finals. Many of the boys attended these games, which they described as be- ing very interesting. Much useful information and knowledge were ob- tained. The following Monday afternoon, many promising athletes were to be found practicing dashes, high and broad jumps, shot puts, and pole vaults on the athletic field. Exhibit of School Work The exhibit of school work, held in the Town Hall, Monday evening. May 19th, created much interest throughout the town, as it gave the parents a chance to see the actual work accomplished by the pupils. The exhibits were arranged on tables around the hall so that the towns- people could examine the work. At- tractive posters of every subject were hung on the walls. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. The exhibition caused such made to hold one every year, an interest that plans have been The following pupils have receiv- ed awards from the Underwood Typewriting Company for accuracy and speed in typewriting during the year: Pupil Award Helen Richards Certificate Isabel Bond Certificate Alice Stevens . . Certificate and Medal Dora Coulter. . .Certificate and Medal Elizabeth Vincent, Certificate and Medal Emily Lakewitz, Certificate and Medal Marjorie Thomas, Certificate and Medal Muriel Wilde Medal Philena McKay Certificate Gladys Dunham Certificate Germaine Olson Certificate Evelyn Wallace Certificate Elizabeth Whitcomb Certificate Thelma Peterson Certificate Sarah Elder Certificate The Ladies’ Home Journal Contest During the first week of Decem- ber, the Ladies’ Home Journal Con- test was held. The entire student body took part in selling this favor- ite magazine. The proceeds from these sales to go to the Athletic As- sociation. The entire town was can- vassed. To arouse added interest the students were divided into two teams, the Reds and the Blues, each team choosing a captain or leader. The team that succeeded in getting the most subscriptions, was to be given by the loosing team a banquet. This aroused great interest, every- one was doing his best to secure sub- scriptions for his team. At the end of the week the contest came to an end. The “Blues” won, having secur- ed the most subscriptions. The fol- lowing Friday the loosing team tendered the Blues an entertainment at the High School Hall. Games, singing, and dancing were enjoyed by all. Refreshments were served at ten o’clock. The occasion proved to be a decided social success.