Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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6 THE ECHO 20 A girl who’s tall and very fair? Can any smile with her’s compare? 21 A very small and winsome lass, By far the smallest in her class? 22 A boy who’s with us once in a while, Because he hates to walk that mile? 23 A boy who’s tried and tried in vain, But cannot make a typing gain? 24 Efficient is her middle name? In the business world she will gain fame. 25 A girl whose hair is black and long? At shorthand and typing she sure is strong. 26 A boy who comes from Brookville town? For being late he’s won renown. 27 A boy who hasn’t much to say, But has his lessons every day? 28 A boy whom you will always meet Somewhere in school or on Plymouth Street. 1 “Achy” 2 “Tiny” 3 “Buttons” 4 “Johnny” 5 “Pochantas” 6 “Romeo” 7 “May” 8 “Jarda” 9 “Bob” 10 “Juliet” 11 “Connie” 12 “Chet” 13 “Fran” 14 “Ken” 15 “Ray” 16 “Michy” 17 “Mac” 18 “Stan” 19 “Herbie” 20 “Art” 21 “Dot” 22 “Bill” 23 “Barker” 24 “Freeze” 25 “Re” 26 “Soapdish” 27 “Curly” 28 “Cal” TYPEWRITING AWARDS The following awards have been won by the pupils of the typewriting classes during the past few months. Silver Pin — Reta Walls. Bronze Pin — Reta Walls, Anna Rosen- berg, Helene Zoebisch, Phroso George, Alma Cummings. Certificates — Alma Cummings, Jessie Beers, John Smith, Mary Michaels, Hazel Tibbets, Maybelle Sears, Constance Brown, Cora Johnson, Hazel McKay. SENIOR CLASS NOTES l On Friday evening, January 6, 1928, the Senior Class held its annual Senior Dance in the Town Hall. It was well attended by many outsiders as well as many high school pupils. The music was furnished by the “Moonlight Serenaders,” the eight snappy artists from Brockton. Miss Megley, Miss Collins, Miss Richardson, and Mrs. Morri- son acted as patronesses. Friday, February 17, 1928, the same clever class presented in the Holbrook Town Hall the three act drama, “Oh, Kay!” This was a mystery play which provided a num- ber of thrills and exciting moments. The characters were as follows: Edith Whitman Maybelle Sears Evelyn Whitman, her mother, Dorothy Huskins Arthur Whitman, her brother, Arthur Therrien Captain George Whitman, her father, Robert White “Gram” Pembroke Alice Borden The “Black Terror” “Gramp” Pembroke Jim Hayes Jesse Beers Anna Rosenberg Chester Howard Herbert Reckards William Callahan Kay Millis, of the Detective Agency, Marion Hill Fred Allen Stanley Salter Miss Megley who acted as coach was pre- sented with a beautiful bouquet at the close of the drama. The scenery played a large part in the presentation of the play. This was ob- tained from the City Theatre in Brockton. Music was furnished by the “Moonlight Serenaders” who afterwards played for dancing. Between the acts candy was sold by the senior girls. Many favorable comments have been made on this drama, as: “best ever”, “care- fully rehearsed”, and “like to see it again”. A picture of the cast will be found in this issue. On April 3, 1928, the entire Senior Class went to the Rand Studio in Brockton, and posed for the class picture which is in the front of this magazine. It was very warm, but most of the class enjoyed the experi- ence as well as a motion picture after- wards. SENIOR SHORTHAND Qualifications for Stenographers Cheerfulness Accuracy Poise Confidence Ambition Interest in his work Cora Johnson Reta Walls Maybelle Sears Anna Rosenberg William Callahan Stanley Salter

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THE ECHO 5 DEDICATION To the seniors of Sumner High School, Holbrook, Massachusetts, this issue of the “Echo” is affectionately dedicated. This class of 1928 has always been an inspira- tion to their “under-grads”,, and it is with a sincere feeling of regret, mingled with best wishes for their future welfare, that wo see them depart from us. SENIOR HONOR ROLL Because of high scholastic standing for four years of high school work the highest honors of valedictory and salutatory have been awarded this year to Arthur Therrien and Charles Martin respectively. Others who are included in the Honor Roll are Jessie Beers, Kendal Briel, Helen Gray, Phroso George, Lindsay Hiltz, Dorothy Huskins, and Francis White. CLASS DAY EXERCISES On Friday night, June 21, the Senior Class will hold its annual Class Day Exer- cises. These will consist of a reception by the class, the reading of the class history by Helen Gray, the prophecy by Dorothy Huskins and Robert White, the donat- ing of class gifts by Jessie Beers and Herbert Reckards, the reading of the class will by Lindsay Hiltz, and the singing of the Class Ode written by Helene Zoebisch. Ray Mullin’s eight piece orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. The decorating of the hall will be done, as usual, by the Junior Class. TO THE SENIORS All the years you will travel A thousand different trails: Down life’s highway Where tall ships sail, Down sunswept country lanes, Down many crowded streets. But oh! the magic and the beauty Where each other you may meet. Ruth Dyer, ’30. MATCHING GAME Do You Know These Seniors 1 A girl who does all things just so? She’s on the honor roll you know. 2 A smiling girl who is very gay, Who’ll talk of dogs the live long day? 3 A boy who thinks it is quite right To walk down Union Street at night? 4 A boy who blushes very red? Just like his car, so it’s been said. 5 A girl who has a boyish bob, And never could be called a snob? 6 A girl whose long hair is in curls, Who’s liked by all the boys and girls? 7 A boy who smiles most all the day, And whom old Uncle Sam does pay? 8 A boy whom all would like to tackle, Because he has that awful cackle? 9 A girl who’s quiet, petite, and shy? But when you look into her eyes, oh my! 10 A boy who sells Frigidaire, And with his brains none can compare? 11 A boy who likes to argue well, Before and after every bell? 12 A very busy helpful miss, Whom all next year we’re going to miss ? 13 A girl who has more than one beau? She soon will wed, we surely know. 14 A boy who’s entering B. U. To study hard on subjects new? 15 A blue eyed boy with curly hair, A Romeo, and pitcher rare? 16 A girl whose tones can scarce be heard? So listen well to every word. 17 A girl whose namesake was contrary? She’s not so big, nor yet a fairy. 18 A boy who never was quite ready, But whom we hope will now be steady? 19 A quiet man among our men? He’s known to speak, yes now and then.

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THE ECHO 7 “Under-grads” Sumner High Dear Under-grads: — The time has come for Us Seniors to bid High School Life adieu, and we feel it is our duty to give you “under-grads” a few instructions and so-called “tips”. We have sailed the four year course of our high school-life without a mishap although the sea cf Study has often been burky and rough. First: friends, give your teachers a “square deal” by having your lessons well studied. We Seniors know it is hard to study when others go to ball games, track meets, movies, etc.; but just remember business should always come before pleas- ure. Second: work for your school; be loyal to her. There are many ways to do this. For instance: get on the athletic teams and help your school gain victories; work hard in your studies and help bring up the school’s average; get on the Echo staff and work, — and it certainly will be work as we Seniors know. “Take it from us,” collect- ing “ads”, writing essays and stories, proof reading, and financing the school paper aren’t the easiest things in the world. But who wants the easiest things? What fun is there getting things just for the asking? Isn’t it more enjoyable to get your aim when you know that you yourself have worked and sweated for it? In closing we want to ask you under- grads who will initiate the new building to appreciate it and be careful of it, so that you will always be proud of “our” New Sumner High School? Sincerely, “We Seniors.” Mr. Neal: Are there any questions? Lois: Yes. How do you calculate horse power in a donkey engine? Brud: Do you always find out who all the people are that you hit? Fluke: Sure, don’t you think I read the papers? “ROLLING UP THE SCORE” We are fast approaching the end of our high school career and soon will come the time to “Roll up the Score.” Will your score be below or above ? Will you be ahead a winner? If you are not, whom can you blame? It is in our high school early days that we should start to “roll up this score” which will put us back or ahead. So why not put our best into our school work and make it first. Will not this “Score” mean more to you in the life ahead of you than the petty pleasures you put ahead of your school work? Think of those who are try- ing to help you to win that Score and really want to see you win. Why not show the best that is in you and “roll up our score high.” If you would only stop and realize the work that is done and the sacrifices made for us to obtain our schools and edu- cation, I’m sure you would appreciate more. So let us start now, and if your score is below, bring it up above, so that when graduation draws near and the “roll- ing up of the scores” begins, you will know that your score is ahead. Alice Anglin, ’29. GRADUATION When I first began high school I was amused to hear graduates speak of how they hated to leave. All this love for school seemed “all the bunk” to me. The quicker I got out the better off I would be. How- ever, as my time to graduate approaches I realize that this talk was not made just for effect. There is something within me that tells me that I will be sorry to graduate. When I first discovered this fact, I was as- tonished at myself. But no longer do I yearn to finish high school. I am begin- ning to realize that I am having the best time in my life. Undergraduates realizing this may snicker in much the same fashion that I did myself, but wait until they grad- uate. “Ain’t it funny what a difference just a few years make.” Arthur Therrien, ’28.