Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

Page 19 text:

THE ECHO 17 FRESHMAN NOTES The Freshman Class had a Class Meeting a while ago and chose for their colors Blue and Gold, but found that they will have to change them because the Sophomores have Blue and Gold. They also decided that Evelyn Salter is to be marshal at gradua- tion. Many of our Class are on the Track Team. Of the girls there are Penelope Hutchinson, Dorothy Brown, Marion Wil- bur, Edith Johnson, Florence Reichert, Verna Thomas, and Anna McCarthy. Of the boys there are Charles Waters, Carlton Waters, Charles Dornan, Wallace Hancock, Henry Drummond, and Morris Waldman. The Pole Vaulters are Francis Mack and Charles Dornan. Only two of our boys are on the Baseball Team. They are Charles and Carlton Waters. Dorothy Brown. Joining the “Freshies” As a Freshman, I joined the ranks Of dear old Sumner High With a lot of other “Freshies”, We thought we’d take a try. And all to soon the month has come For us to say Good-bye We hope all will answer the call, When September days draw nigh — . Ora L. Randall ’30. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES After Initiation things were quiet in the Sophomore Class until recently when a Class meeting was called and a committee was chosen to select a Class Banner. The committee was: Hazel, Tibbetts, Dorothy Burns, and Claire Roach. At the next meeting the banner was selected. This has on a blue background a red rose, the class flower, and in gold letters the Class motto, “II faut travailler pour conquerir”. During this school year the Sophomore Class has lost seven of its members which brings the total membership of the class to forty-nine. Those who have left are: Ray- mond Kearns, Alfred Sanders, Mabel Joyce, from the College Course; Archie Perrault, Bruce Cambell, Richard Higgins, and Frank lin Miett from the Commercial Course. We have added a new member, Robert Moody, who has taken a mixed course. SOPHOMORE SECRETS We’re the class of twenty-nine We’re merry, jolly, and bright Below are given some reasons Why we are in the light. Adelaide, our president Is a clever girlie, too. Teachers all depend on her, She knows just what to do. Basile Martin is the boy Who always knows a joke. And sometimes he is naughty, And teacher does provoke. Dotty Ahearn is the one Who always has the beaux, In class sometimes she talks too much, But “gets by” each one knows. John McKay, our curly head, Is small and very shy. Perhaps when he is grown up, He won’t be, by and by. And then comes little Louise She USED to be so shy! But now she even goes out nights. She’s grown up, my, oh my! “Bobby” Joyce is our class sheik He comes from Brookville town. He is a very nice young lad With sweaters red, green, and brown. Alma Cummings, ’29. The Sophomore Class is well represented in athletics. Lawrence Dalton, Thomas Ahearn, and George Sears are on the Base- ball team. Thomas Ahearn is the only Sophomore on the Tennis Team. Edward Sanger, Herny Richardson, and Basil Martin are on the Track Team. Henry Richardson was put out for a while be- cause of a sprained ankle but he now is O. K. E. Niles: I am so sorry mother, but I cannot get the dinner ready? Mother: “Well, I would like to know why not?” E. Niles: “Didn’t you order roast beef and gravy”? Mother: “Yes, why? E. Niles: “Well, the butcher sent up the roast but not a drop of gravy”.

Page 18 text:

16 THE ECHO SCHOOL CALENDAR Jan. 17. Junior Class sleigh ride! A good time was had by all. Jan. 19. Echo entertains the Southeast- ern Massachusetts League of School Pub- lications. Jan. 25. Some Junior and Senior boys stage a walk-out. Jan. 26. Echo runs a “Hot Dog” sale with good results. Feb. Juniors receive their class rings with joy and pride. Feb. 18. Seniors give their class play which was the best ever. Feb. 18. Beginning of a week’s vaca- tion in which to rest our weary minds. Feb. 28. Back to school again with many pleasant memories. Mar. 7. Another Echo “Hot Dog Sale.” They go over “big.” Mar. 16. Sale of magazines starts with everybody eager to win. Mar. 23. Echo visits North Easton at a League Meeting. The stunts were dandy. Let’s have them again. Mar. 23. Magazine contest ends today. The results were good but not so good as last year. April 14. Off for a few days, but not a week, Easter Vacation. April 20. Back again. The formation of a Girls’ Track team. Eight girls reported back. April 21. Girls’ Track Team practice. More girls report back. Looks as though it was going to be a good thing. April 22. Junior Class Dance. This was something to write home to the folks. May 4. The Glee Club follows in the footsteps of the Echo, by running a “Hot Dog Sale.” May 10. First Track Meet of the season. Freshmen versus Sophomores. Freshmen win. May 18. Another Track Meet. Avon versus Holbrook, with a score 31 — 19 in favor of Holbrook. We certainly have some athletes. May 24. School Exhibition at the Town Hall. Dorothy Huskins, ’28. Our new school is coming along fast, Ah, girls, look! where there used to be grass. Isn’t that the prettiest structure you’ve ever seen With it’s red brick wall, and vines so green? THE COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club, formed the latter part of January for the benefit of the Jun- iors and Seniors, has been a decided success this year. The Club has had two afternoon parties, one on Saint Valentine’s Day, and the other on St. Patrick’s day. Both were well attended and enjoyed. At both parties Hazel Tibbetts, accompanied by Katherine McCool, rendered violin selections. At the St. Patrick’s day party Charles Dornan and Hazel Tibbets contributed some fine violin duets. Games fitting for the day were played. On St. Valentine’s day names were drawn and valentines given. Sandwiches and punch were served. On St. Patrick’s day the refreshments were In harmony with the occasion ; shamrock cookies and ice cream were enjoyed. Through the Commercial Club a speaker was obtained to address us pertaining to getting and holding a position in a business house. Mr. Wragg, who comes from the General Electric Co. in Boston, and od- tained for us by Mr. Roy Smith, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, gave a very in- teresting and extremely useful talk. I am very sure everyone got some helpful hints from his speech. On June 6, the Commercial Club is plan- ning to go on a hike to Weymouth Pond where we will spend a few hours as we plan to leave about four o’clock, bring our supper to cook, and return in the eve- ning. On the whole the newly organized Com- mercial Club with Dorothy Mann as Presi- dent and Helene Zoebisch as secretary has been successful this year and hopes to be more active in the future with the help of those who will take up the work. The work of Miss Collins and Miss Damon as our advisers has been appreciated by all the club members. We hope they have en- joyed this organization as much as we. Katherine McCool, ’28. MIDYEARS AT SUMNER Shall I ever forget the dark examination days When I puzzled o’er some History or per- haps a Latin phrase? When fate decreed that just the questions I’d ignored Should cover with triumphant air the whole front board? When I bit my fountain pen with a woeful puckered face And wrote nonesense just to fill some va- cant space? Dorothy Ahearn, ’29. Ruth E. Dyer, ’30.

Page 20 text:

18 THE ECHO JUNIOR CLASS On January 17, 1927, the Junior Class voted to have a sleigh ride that same eve- ning. Cora Johnson and Katherine Mc- Cool, as the committee, made arrangements, securing a sleigh from Abington. Twenty- five Juniors attended and had a rousing good time even if they were crowded like sardines into a space large enough to ac- commodate about twelve. Miss Damon and Miss Megley of the faculty also enjoyed (or appeared to enjoy) these very close quar- ters. Delicious (?) hot chocolate, lolly- pops, and peanuts were obtained in Rock- land. The Brookville members had a little something on the Holbrooks because they combined a hike with their ride. The Junior Class has lost through sick- ness, two of its members, Ingrid Rosen- quist and Charles (Brud) Ferguson. Brud hasn’t been with us since Christmas and Ingrid since April. However, both are now on the road to recovery, and we hope to see their smiling faces at dear old Sumner next September. On April 22, 1927, the Junior Class held the first Class Prom in the Town Hall. This was well attended and enjoyed by all. The hall was prettily decorated with the class colors, cerise and white, and the stage was banked with beautiful red roses and palms. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison and Miss Megley were the guests of honor. The Marimba Orchestra from Boston, furnished music for the Dance. Games such as Paul Jones and Cut Ins were the features of the evening. These proved to be extremely popular. The Prom lasting from 8 to 12 was deemed a decided success by the many who attended. It is the duty of the Juniors to decorate the hall for the Senior graduation and re- ception. Seniors, see if this year’s Juniors aren’t the best ever as decorators. Katherine McCool. Juniors, Jolly Juniors, we, Used to fun and jollity, Never known to care a pin If we’re fat or if we’re thin. On our way we gaily run Right through classes, games, and fun. Gosh; but ’28 is going some. Maybelle Sears, ’28. Beth: “I want to buy a pencil.” Clerk: “Hard or soft?” Beth: “Hard, it’s for a stiff exam.” SENIOR CLASS NOTES On Friday evening at Holbrook Town Hall on February 20, 1927 the Senior Class presented its annual drama, a three act play, entitled “When a Fellow Needs a Friend”. The characters as they appear are as follows: Tom Denker Norman Hiltz Bob Mills Francis Kearns Jerry Peter George Mrs. Reese Mary Reichert Liz Evelyn Niles Bing Arnold Nylander Aunt Alice Dorothy Clark Elaine Mildred Tibbetts Uncle William Norman Briel Angeline Scott Helen Townsend Candy was sold at intermission by the remaining girls of the Senior Class. No other drama given could compare with this one. It was the best ever. On Wednesday afternoon in the high school auditorium on March 13, 1927, the Senior French Dramatic Club presented a one act play, entitled, La Supris d’ Isadore. The actors and actresses were chosen from the various French classes of the school. The characters were as follows: Adolphe Pickard Alfred Saunders Suzanne, his wife Dorothy Clark Isadore “Doc’s” friend... .Basil Martin Mme Duval Mildred Tibbetts Jeanne Alma Cummings This is the first time we have ever pro- duced a French play. Refreshments were served by members of the club. On May 24, 1927, at Holbrook Town Hall, the Senior Handicraft Club exhibited their work for the year. There were trays, lamp shades, and bases, baskets and Swedish weaving. Mildred Tibbetts and Helen Townsend received gold pins. Margueriete Rollins and Ursula Walsh received silver pins. No one received bronze pins. GLADYS PACKARD, Senior Class Representative. The following Senior girls have been awarded pins by a typewriting company for obtaining speed and accuracy: Rose Mc- Carthy, Mary Reichert, Beatrice Loud, Beatrice Odom. The following girls have obtained certifi- cates: Marguerite Rollins, Anna Rosen- burg, Phroso George, Helene Zoebisch. Herbert Reckords — Look at the people, aren’t they numerous? Helene Zoebisch — Yes, and aren’t there a lot of them?