Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 19 A TRIP TO BOSTON Six members of the Senior Class, with Miss Megley as chaperone, met at the Hol- brook Station, and went on the twelve forty-two train to Boston. At South Brain- tree, two other members joined us, and we had a very delightful time laughing and chatting. At South Station, two more mem- bers brought our complete group to the number of ten. We then went on the sub- way train to the theatre, and this caused great excitement among the girls to whom this was a new experience. We entered the Repertory Theatre at two-thirty, to see Shakespeare ' s greatest tragedy, “Macbeth.” The Porter Scene was the only thing that caused any merriment and it caused much laughter throughout the house. The actor, taking the part of Mac- beth was wonderful. Such emotions and actions as displayed by this man, I have never seen before. The weirdness of the witch scenes fascinated me very much, and when the curtain first went up with the thunder and lightning going on, a shiver of joy and expectation ran through me. After the play, we were taken on an inspection tour around the theatre. We were first taken to the Repertory Hall, where outside clubs give dances, luncheons, etc. We also visited the library, rehearsal room, green room, and back stage. This tour was most interesting and enjoyable. About five-thirty, we started to walk around Boston, visiting three hotels in our journey. The first hotel we visited was the Copley Plaza. This hotel is very wonder- ful inside, much more so than the Touraine and the Brunswick. After having something to eat in Schraft’s Ice Cream Parlor, we took the seven-thirty-five train to Holbrook. We had just as good a time coming home on the train as we had all day long. We had an unexpected pleasure when we got off the train as Mr. Tibbetts was waiting to drive us to our homes. Mary Reichert, ' 27. THE HUNTERS One hundred years ago today, With wilderness here, With powder in his gun, the man Went out and got the deer. But now the thing is somewhat changed, And on another plan; With powder on her cheeks, the dear Goes out and gets the man. Helen Gray. GOODBYE TO S. H. S. This is the last year in high school For the class of ’27 And tender memories linger, Dear S. H. S. of thee. Happy days of joy and sunshine Have we spent within your walls; Many times we ' ve fondly lingered In your corridors and halls; And now that our toil is over, And the goal we sought is near, We cannot but feel sorry That our life is over here. Wherever we go on life’s journey, Our memory will fondly return To these dear days of S. H. S., And oftimes our hearts will yearn To be back within your portals And share in your life so free. Yes, we’ll often long to be back again, Dear S. H. S. with thee. Beatrice Loud. Mr. Neal — “You missed class yesterday, didn’t you?’ Kearns — “Not at all, not at all.” EXCHANGE The following papers have been received by the Echo: The Chimes Scituate The Mattakeesett Pembroke The Climber West B ’water The Students Pen East B ’water The Clipper Barnstable The Red and Black Whitman The Abhis Abington The Herald Westfield The Unquity Echo Milton The Eastoner North Easton The Parrot Rockland The Southern Bell Somerville The Western Star .... West Somerville COMMENTS The Clipper — An interesting paper. Your literary department is to be praised. The Students Pen — Your ads show work on the part of the advertising manager. Why not have a few more jokes? The Red and Black — Your editorial sec- tion was rather small. The Climber — Why not enlarge your al- umna department? The Mattakeesett — We enjoyed your paper. We hope you will be able to en- large your exchange department. The Chimes — An interesting paper. Your poetry was an outstanding feature.

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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?

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20 THE ECHO ALUMNI NOTES 1926 Of this class, nine have entered and com- pleted their first year in higher institutions of learning: John Kearns, Brown; Frank White, Amherst Agricultural College; Wes- ley Paine, Boston University; and Alice Hickey and Ethel Mayers, Bridgewater Nor- mal. Frank White made a record on the Track Team, is Vice-President of his class, and is on the receiving committee for enter- taining visiting athletes. John Kearns has also made a record on the track. John is making a reputation as a half-miler at Brown. In the dual meet with the Rhode Island State yearlings recently he romped home a winner in the 880, in two minutes, 1 1-5 seconds, a track record. He also took second in the mile, being nosed out by Sit- tler, his team mate. The first year course in the technical schools has been completed by Robert Leon- ard, John Greenhatch, and Bertil Johnson, Northeastern University; Winthrop Rob- erts, Burdett Business College; Ethel Har- ris, Bryant Stratton Business College. Dorothy Ferguson, Helen Boardman, Lil- lian Lakewitz and Blanche Hadfield rep- resent the Commercial Division of the class as stenographers in offices in Boston. Beatrice Odom is completing a Post- Graduate course. Viola Niles is employed by the Brockton Telephone Exchange. 1925 Elton Briel is at Harvard; Roy Johnson, Brown; Alfred Therrien, Northeastern; and Thelma Peterson of Bridgewater Normal has been training in the Brockton schools. 1924 Dorothy Hayden, Radcliffe College; Edith Leach, Boston Art School; Ellis Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ellis Johnson, who was Editor of the Echo, is on the staff of the “Tech,” the school publication of Technology. Rita Briel is teaching in Brockton. 1923 Margaret Dalton, Boston University; Shirley Stevens, Brown University; Marie Briel, teaching in Whitman; Irma Faxon has received her degree as R.N. and has also changed her name to Mrs. Kenneth Chester. Ruth Houser, ’27. Beth: “Airships will be all the rage soon”. Kay: “Well, it is nothing unusual for people to fly in a rage now-a-days.” . Hazel: “I wonder what makes so many letters go to the dead letter office?” Helene: “Why, I suppose it’s because the addresses are so perfectly killing”. CAN YOU IMAGINE? Dorothy Ahearn teaching school. Alice Anglin as a flapper. Marguerite Boronian not creating a laugh. Agnes Borton with her hair curled. Arlene Cross without her hair combed. Alma Cummings without a beau. Dorothy Field not dolled up. Marcia Grindle being sarcastic. Adelaide Hadfield answering back. Evelyn Hill quarreling. Louise Hutchins not making eyes at Harvey. Martha Kierstead being disagreable. Rita Levangie being bold. Marjorie Meara without an answer for Mr. Neal. Claire Roach not being popular. Evelyn Rosenquist as a flirt. Dorothy Sullivin being on time in the morning. Hazel Tibbetts not being polite. Edith Weatherby geting sociable. Thomas Ahern without his sweater. George Austin without his Ford. Lawrence Dalton being precise. Lawrence Duggin being on time. Frederick Crosby as a sheik. Karl Hiltz with a broad grin. Joseph Hooker not borrowing a ruler. Harvey Hutchinson when he’s not arguing. Ralph Joyce being fresh. Merton Mann not pestering someone. Basil Martin not being bashful. Ursula and Rose staying in nights. The Senior Class not giggling. Thorndike’s hair mussed up. Norman Hiltz with a girl. Robert Jardine in knickers. Marion Wilbur being grouchy. Miss Megley not assigning home work over a vacation. The senior stenographers being grouchy. Peter with straight hair. Beatrice Loud talking in Typewriting Class. Chet not blushing. Helen T. coming to school without a new joke. Mildred with her lessons unprepared. Beth with long dresses. The Baseball Team without the Waters Brothers. The Senior Class using study periods to advantage. Rose not looking for a fountain pen. Herbert getting to school five or ten min- utes early. Rose without Ursula. Doris Pettee talking loud. Peter not being late once during the week. Gladys out walking alone on Sunday nights. The Senior Class taking Post Graduate courses. Our new high school.