Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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8 THE ECHO LISTENING Listening seems like an easy and an un- important thing to do, just sitting still and saying nothing; but listening is a real art, and there are not many who have learned it. The reason is that the majority of the people are so busy thinking of things in which they themselves are interested that they do not try to listen. They do not give the other fellow a chance to talk half the time, for they want to do the talking them- selves, though by right the other fellow is entitled to the time, and often has some- thing interesting to say in it. When they do listen, often they make a distracting noise, or act bored. They do not give the courtesy that they demand when they are talking. Did you ever think that when another fellow tells a story, it is your duty as a listener to at least appear to be interested in it ? If he tells a joke, laugh. Maybe you have heard it, but they say that a gentle- man has never heard a joke before. Play the game, and be a good listener. Then there are many who do not listen when a speaker has the floor. In church, school, or at public lectures, they whisper, or talk out loud. This is very discourteous and shows a lack of good breeding. A speaker is entitled to be heard whether you enjoy what he is saying or not. If you dis- agree with him, leave as quietly as pos- sible but do not stay and disturb him. Cora Johnson. THE LEAGUE MEETING AT ARLINGTON Wednesday afternoon, January 25th, at two thirty o’clock Herbert Reckards, Charles Martin, Bob White, Arthur Ther- rien, Miss Megley, Jessie Beers, Hazel Tibbetts, Helen Gray, and I left the Sumner High School for Arlington.. We made the journey there in Bob White’s and Charles Martin’s cars. We in Bob’s car have a good joke on him that will last for some time and which has endangered Bob’s repu- tation as a driver. When we reached Har- vard Square, the policeman held up our side of the traffic. Then suddenly, as Bob thought, the policeman signalled him to come. Just as suddenly he blew his whis- tle, and Bob jammed on the brakes. Draw- ing his huge white mittens off the police- man crooked his finger for the foot traffic to cross and then let the traffic go the other way. After a few minutes he held up both hands, stopped all traffic, and with a low bow signalled Bob to proceed. With much laughter over this we finally reached the Arlington High School. Although Herbie is the business manager and should have registered and bought the supper tickets, he claimed his hands were too cold to write and that I would have to do the “dirty work”. When this was done, we went on a tour of the building. As I was not able to attend all of the departmental meetings, I can only tell you what happened in the ones I attended. It was presided over by Mr. Haggard, the chairman of the Advisory board. The vari- ous reports were read and accepted. It was voted to accept the suggestion of the News Committee that a Best News Item be added to the list of prizes. A committee of five was appointed to look into the matter of annual school contests in schools and the idea of awarding worthy members of the staff. The meeting adjourned at 5.45 o’clock. The supper time at a League Meeting is always enjoyable and this one was es- pecially so. We had a very delicious sup- per. It was enlivened by songs and cheers from the various schools. After supper we adjourned to the assem- bly hall where we listened to three very interesting speakers. After the speakers came the play, “Marjorie Makes Good”, which we all enjoyed. It was presented by the dramatic club of the Junior High West. An announcement was made at this time relative to the separation of the junior high’s from the seniors. Dorothy Huskins, ’28. THE LEAGUE MEETING AT BRIDGEWATER On Wednesday, March 28, 1928, the mem- bers of the Echo Staff gathered at the high school preparatory to their journey to the League Meeting at Bridgewater to be made in Charles Martin’s and Thorndyke Flye’s cars. When we arrived at Bridgewater Normal School, we went through the usual pro- cedure of registering and procuring our supper tickets. Then we took seats in the Horace Mann Auditorium where we were welcomed with a very interesting speech by Principal Richter, High School, Bridge- water. I attended the Advisory Board Meeting, presided over by Mr. Haggard, chairman. The reports of the Secretary of the Advis- ory Board, of the Recording Secretary, of the Corresponding Secretary, and of the Treasurer were read and accepted. The report of the Committee on Awards was read and discussed. The report was ac- cepted, and it was voted that the commit- tee be reappointed, and look into the matter of giving these awards. The remaining plans were discussed, and the meeting ad- journed at 4.55 o’clock.

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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.

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THE ECHO 9 At five o’clock we met in the Horace Mann Auditorium, this time for the general meeting. The candidates for the League offices were presented to the League. The interesting speakers of the evening were: Arthur C. Boyden, Principal, Bridgewater State Normal School; Miss Margaret Archibald and Miss Alice M. Taylor, Stu- dent delegates from the State Normal School, and Mr. A. J. Philpott of the Boston Globe. The latter speaker was especially interesting. He gave us many “tips” as to how news items are collected, and the method in which they are written up. After the addresses, we went to the Junior High School Auditorium where we were served an excellent supper. During supper we were entertained by the “Green and Gold Orchestra”. Each school found at its place a favor which had something to do with its town or school paper. Ours was a horn, the nearest thing to an “Echo” as no one has ever seen an echo yet. We then went again to the Horace Mann Auditorium where we enjoyed the Senior class play, “The Patsy.” It was a delight- ful play which kept us in laughter most of the time. About 9.30 we started home. Everyone was very tired but very happy, each one declaring that he would not miss the next League Meeting. Success to the League in all the coming years, and may it grow in numbers as it does in good deeds. Dorothy Huskins, ’28. THE LEAGUE MEETING AT NEEDHAM The annual meeting of the South Eastern Massachusetss League of School Publica- tions was held at Needham High School May 23, 1928. A delegation of nine of the Echo Staff ac- companied by Miss Megley and Mr. Mor- rison left Sumner for Needham in Miss Damon’s and Charles Martin’s cars. We in Charles’ car arrived after the others, and we still have them guessing as to where we were. After the registering was over, we ad- journed to the Auditorium where we were welcomed by Mr. William F. Pollard, Prin- cipal of Needham High School. From there we adjourned to the simultaneous group meetings. There was a meeting for each delegate. At the Executive Meeting a great deal of business was accomplished. The various reports were read and accepted. The as- sessment for 1928-1929 will be three dollars, a dollar and a quarter less than last year, so you see the League is growing. The next article of business was the Committee report on awards. We are no further ahead than we were in October when it was first brought up. As it stands now, no ac- tion will be taken until the meeting next October. The places of meeting for 1928- 1929 were assigned thus: October — Whitman J anuary — Randolph March — W eymouth May — Middleboro These are subject to change. The last order of business was the election of offi- cers. Each school was allowed one ballot. The meeting was adjourned and we re- turned to the auditorium where we listened to the following speakers: Mr. Biglow Thompson of the Editorial Staff of the Boston Transcript who spoke on “Adven- tures in News Gathering”; Miss Louise Guyol, a short story writer, who spoke on “The Business of Being an Author”; and Miss Pearl Nanscawen of Boston Univer- sity who read some of her poems. After the General Meeting the different schools gathered with their banners, and led by the Needham Girl Scout Bugle and Drum Corps and paraded to the First Bap- tist Church for supper. We enjoyed a de- licious supper served by the Ladies’ Circle of that church. During supper we were entertained by Orchestra selections by “The Marines.” Another interesting feature which we all enjoyed was the community singing. After a short business meeting when we reached the auditorium the newly elected officers for the year 1928-1929 were intro- duced to the League. We were then enter- tained by a selection by the school orches- tra. Next came the farce “J. Ceasar”. This was enjoyed by all. We never knew Ceasar could be made so funny. The Boys’ Glee Club under the direction of Mr. Pollard ren- dered four selections. The next on the pro- gram was a one act comedy “A Musical Surprise” given by five members of the high school. This very interesting program was closed with a selection by the orchestra, followed by taps. After such an interesting and enjoyable day we all departed homeward. Those of us who are leaving the League this year leave with sorrow, but we are glad of hav- ing had such a delightful meeting for our good-bye. Dorothy Huskins. Mr. Neal: “What was the Sherman act?” Mary M.: “Marching through Georgia.” Henry Drummond: Do cats have a heaven, Gordon? Gordon K.: Sure. Henry D.: Where is it? Gordon K.: The Canary Islands.