Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 5 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN HIGH SCHOOL BESIDES THE CURRICULUM ' The High School is the highest institu- tion for learning that the town has. In that institution are trained young Amer- icans who will be the foundation of the America of tomorrow. There is a certain amount of learning to be completed before the young American is presented his diplo- ma. But, besides this knowledge, much more can be gained by taking hold of every advantage. Whether I have done this or not, you can judge for yourself. Picture a young lad of thirteen entering a place to study with nothing but the thought of “raising cain” in his mind, and you will have an average Freshman. I was no exception. But I soon had my first lesson taught me: that I must behave myself. A good hint was a parade of “U’s” received on that very first “death notice” — or report card, — if it is preferred. Whether I have behaved myself or not, I know I should, and that is more than I knew the day I became a Freshman. This is a great thing if carefully heeded. Bus- iness men of today hear about their “Cain Raising” of yesterday, and it hurts them, too. Another thing, that I found best to do was to read more frequently. My knowl- edge that first day about what was going on at other points of this globe was just about equal to the content of the Brook- ville Ledger — of course, you know what that is. My, but how those teachers did insist that the Freshmen know something about this world. The password to this room of learnng was an oral theme. Here- tofore, the sporting page and the “funnies” were the extent of my reading. But things are different now. I have learned a new lesson: that I must read. Nowadays, the papers are chockfull of “write-ups,” which I was taught in Sunday School not to read, and which I do read; it’s an odd thing though, when a person becomes too lazv to turn a page, and reads the whole business Anything from a prayer by the Pope to a murder trial is the prey of my eyes. They made me read them, but they can’t stop me now! Write-ups are put in the papers to be read and, why should they not be read? Therefore, I have learned that I should read papers, magazines, books, or anything else, as long as I am able to read. If I do not read enough to satisfy some folks, I can say that at least I have learned that I should read. These two things — behaving myself and reading — may not seem to other folks the most important, but true they are. “Read and be up to date,” I have often heard said. There is more truth than poetry to that. In the sport world today you would be lost, if you had not read the papers con- cerning the scandals in baseball, the rec- ords in track meets, the conqueror of the San Pedro Channel, George Young, and other things that have held the front page of local newspapers all over the country. As for the “raising cain” part of this theme. I will leave it to the warning given to the Seniors, “My, but you act like Freshmtn.” Francis Kearns, ’27. “BE A SPORT” Oh! come on, be a sport! How many times have you heard this? Many, and you have probably used it yourself. Maybe it was to go swimming, or perhaps to go on a hike. Did you not respond to this plea and go? Of course you did, but, usual- ly, this happens outside of the school build- ing. Have you ever tried it in school? Haven’t the teachers a very good right to say, “Oh, be a sport, you can do that work.”? Couldn’t Mr. Morrison say? “That is an easy problem, and you can do it. Be a sport and try it.” Of course he could. All the other teachers have exact- ly the same privilege. All want you to do your work and get ahead. Maybe they don’t use just those words, but they mean the same thing. You can do the work or they wouldn’t assign it. It is merely a question of being a “sport”. Buck up and try it for a couple of weeks if not longer. See for yourself the differ- ence. It may take a good hard try, but the result will be worth ten times the effort. Where will you get if you look at the whole instead of a part, and then say, “Oh, I couldn’t possibly do it”, and let it go without having a try at it. One thing leads to another, both up and down the ladder of success. If you are a sport and say you will get that trouble- some thing and make a good swat at it, you will have more faith in your ability. The result will be that you will finally catch the sticklers completely. Evelyn Hill, ’28. Teacher: “What excuse have you for be- ing so late?” Peter: (breathlessly) : I ran so fast, teacher, that I-I didn’t have time to think up one.”

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38 THE ECHO Successful persons save a part of their income regularly That is one Reason for their Success RANDOLPH SAVINGS BANK “Oldest and Largest Bank in Randolph’ The American Home the Safeguard of American Liberties Hnlbrnok (Efl-Q rattue Sattk TOWN HALL BUILDING Alva T. Southworth President Fred A. Gardner Vice-President Frederic W. Blanchard .Treasurer Loans made on Homes at 6% nterest. Depsits credited with 6% interest. Begin to save when you begin to earn. New Series begins in June and December.

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6 THE ECHO SNAP INTO IT We are glad that girls’ athletics are being introduced in Sumner High this yea . The Track Team consists of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. They practice three days a week under the instruction of the coach, Mr. Neal. He always warms us up by starting us off with a race, and a favorite saying of his is, “Come on, Snap into it.” At a meet May 10th, between the Sophomores and Freshmen, the latter won. It is hoped that every track member will “snap into it” and be winners in the com- ing competitions. Louise Hutchins, ’29. “THE ECHO” T is for Thomas, from Holbrook is he; With hair that is black and as curly as can be. H is for Henry of six feet and two He’s always ready to smile at you. E is for Evelyn, a shy little lass, Who is one of the smartest in her English Class. E is for “Echo” our school paper so dear. The name of it sounds loud and clear. C is for Crosby, a sophomore so bright, Who in Geometry, gets his problems all right. H is for Hiltz, Karl is his name, To go through College is his greatest aim. O is for “Oh gosh, don’t go so fast”. It’s the cry of we Soph’s in Geography Class. Agnes Borton, ’29. BACKING A LOSING TEAM “Come on” boys and girls, wake up and support your school team. It can’t win every game for you. If it won every game, you would be sick of watching it. How can it win if you do not back it up? Show them you have spirit, slap them on the back, and tell them to buck up. They’re playing for sport, not for money. Think how you would feel if you didn’t have any rooters at the games. So come on. let’s back them up, encourage them, and they will give you all they’ve got. Lawrence Dalton, ’29. The Final Ceremony Maybelle — “My dear, why don’t you ask me for advice on the matter?” Cora — “I intend to, just as soon as I decide what I am going to do” LEAGUE MEETINGS The meetings of the Southeastern Massa- chusetts League of School Publications were held this year at Holbrook, North Easton, and Milton. January 19 — At Holbrook. Representatives from schools registered at the high school. Special meetings were held at the school for the advisors, exec- utive board, editors and business managers. Dancing was enjoyed in the town hall for the other delegates. A supper was served in the basement of the Congregational Church at 6:30. A general meeting was conducted at 7:30 in the town hall. A one act play was presented by the Freshman Class. There was also singing by the glee clubs. A talk on School Papers was given by a Professor of Harvard. March 14 — At North Easton. The second meeting was held at North Easton. Representatives from Holbrook were Miss Megley, Dorothy Huskins, Kath- erine McCool, Mildred Tibbets, Hazel Tib- bets, Jessie Beers, Charles Martin and Ar- thur Therrien. Special meetings were also held here. After the general meeting two minute stunts were presented by each school. The Holbrook delegates represented a human xylophone. The air reproduced was “My Bonnie”. Dorothy Huskins was the xylophone player. The speaker was Mr. Rugg who talked on Short Stories. May 19 — At Milton. Representatives from Holbrook were: Miss Megley, Mr. Morrison, Mildred Tib- bets, Hazel Tibbets, Dorothy Huskins, Katherine McCool, Jessie Beers, Marion Hill, Charles Martin, and Arthur Therrien. Special meetings were conducted. Officers for the coming year were elected. The speaker at the general meeting was Mr. Chattor of the Springfield High School. He spoke on the administration of the school paper. A headline in the New York Times says: Princeton Eleven will lose 13 Men! % sj: Umpire: “Foul”. Wise Freshman: “Ah, where are the feathers?” Haughty Senior: “This is a picked team.” sfc % ij: Breil: “What do you think of Ford as a presidential probability?” Nylander: “Fine, he has the makings of another Lincoln.”