Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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14 THE ECHO HERE COMES PATRICIA Is Friday, February 13th unlucky? Ask any member of the Senior Class, and you will receive a decided “no” for an answer. On this date the Senior Class presented the three act comedy “Here Comes Patricia,” which was a huge success. The leading roles were taken by Rita Hutchins, as Patricia Grayson; and Nor- man Smith, as Jimmy Clark. Rita, appear- ing first as Patricia Hammond, a pert, young thing, looked pretty snappy in her coveralls. In the second act she was a shy sweet thing very much in love with Jimmy Clark, and in the last act, the gracious daughter of the governor. Norman Smith, as Rita’s lover, certainly took his part well. We are of the opinion that there was some outside practice on some of those scenes. The part of Elsie Crowder, an up to date young lady, who believed in going after what she wanted, was taken by Florence Tibbetts. Elbert Hastings, an English cousin of Patricia, happened to be what Elsie was after, and his part was well taken by Bruce Grindle. Mrs. Carrol, the boarding house keeper in whose home the scenes were laid, was played by Lillian George. The haughty Mrs. Smith Porter, society matron, was very well depicted by Marieta Regan. Helen Morse played the part of Angelina Knoop, the country girl, who thought “Bud” Flannigan was “just grand.” The part of Minnie Knoop, Angelina’s inquisitive cousin, was taken by Imogene Godfrey, who gave Angelina a great deal of competition for the favor of Bud. Harry Wiggins kept the audience in an uproar, taking the part of Adam Wade, a hot tempered man, who was continually in an apopletic rage. Many laughs were created by Everett Hayden, as Tim Hopper, a lazy town char- acter, who enjoyed aggravating Mrs. Smith-Porter. The part of Bud Flannigan, Jimmy Clark’s chauffeur, was taken by Malcolm Andrews, who after many attempts pro- posed to Angelina. Between the acts candy was sold by the ushers, and Everett Hayden entertained with songs, accompanying himself on the guitar. Dancing followed with music furnished by Sear’s Orchestra. H. Morse. I’m a Sumner boy weary and worried. I’m flunking, I’m broke, and I’m blue. My girl friend just wired she’s married, And Neal says that I’ll never get through. My score on the mid-years’ was rotten. I’ve no hope for a Sumner Degree, But still, with all else forgotten, I’m the sap in the family tree. HONORS The valedictory and salutatory honors for graduation have been awarded to Everett Hayden and Norman Smith respectively. At the graduation exercises held in Hol- brook Town Hall on June 24, Everett Hay- den will speak on Aviation as Future Transportation and Norman Smith on New England. In former years it has been the custom to procure a public speaker to give an address. This year there is to be no speaker. Instead, two of the honor pupils will deliver essays. Rita Hutchins will speak on The Traffic of the Seas, and Marian Behan on Schools of Massachusetts. Helen Morse, ’31. Friday January 23, Mr. Hawkes of Sampson Murdock Co., gave a talk to the Commercial students on the use of a Business Directory. The Boston directory lists the streets of the city, the names of all men twenty-one years of age or over, and women in business, and tells whether the men are married or not. This helps the salesmen to find just the men they want to interview, and thus saves them time. Mr. Hawkes told how the service of the Sampson and Murdock Co. is free to all. Directories from all cities and towns in United States and Canada are kept by them. If at any time you want to get a per- son’s address you may do so through their office. Many thousands are given during the Christmas season. He told an interesting experience with the manager of the Copley Plaza Hotel. This man was asked to cash a 200 dollar check for a person who gave his home ad- dress as of Dallas, Texas. The directory service enabled the Copley management to know that the address given was a vacant lot. It was, taken as a whole, a very inter- esting talk. AUDUBON SOCIETY On January 9, an assembly was held in the high school hall. Norman Smith, pres- ident of the senior class, introduced the speaker of the day, Mr. Raymond L. Talbot of the Audubon Society, who gave a very interesting sterioptican lecture on “Birds and their Habits.” He made his lecture very interesting by imitating many of the bird calls, and by telling humorous stories of different birds. Miss Megley: Have you ever read “to a Mouse?” Crane: No, how do you get them to listen? Felix: Do you do repairing here? Owner: Yeah but not manufacturing.

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THE ECHO 13 HONOR ROLL FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY High Honor, A: S ' eniors: Marion Behan, Everett Hayden, and Norman Smith; Juniors: Myrtle Rollings; Freshmen: Ruth Hill, and Dorothy Hobart. Honor, A. and B: Seniors: Rita Hut- chins; Juniors: Frances Ahern, Ruth Churchill, Carol Coulter, Robert Crosby, Clinton Leonard, and Dorothy Sawj ' er; Sophomores: Dorothy Andrews, Ruth Bet- tencourt, Barbara Brooks, Lucy Cartullo, Pearl Gilley, William Hutchinson, Hope Leach, and Kenneth Stanley; Freshmen: Marion Davison, Grace Kelley, Florence Mitchell, Rita Moran, Lillian Soderblom, Robert Stanley, Anna Benvie, Gladys Egles, Helen Michaels, and Anna Morton. HONOR ROLL FOR MARCH AND APRIL High Honor, A: Seniors: Everett Hay- den and Norman Smith; Juniors: Myrtle Rollings; Freshmen: Marion Davison, Dorothy Hobart, Ruth Hill, and Helen Michaels. Honor, A and B: Seniors: Marion Be- han, Marieta Regan, Gertrude Smith, and Rita Hutchins; Juniors: Frances Ahern, Carol Coulter, Ruth Churchill, Christie Hayden, Ruth Higgins, Clinton Leonard, Francis Moran, and Robert Richardson ; S’ophomores: Ruth Bettencourt, Barbara Brooks, Pearl Gilley, William Hutchinson, Hope Leach, and Kenneth Stanley; Fresh- men: Grace Kelley, Florence Mitchell, Rita Moran, Lillian Soderblom, Robert Stanley, Phyllis Stevens, Rolf Casperson, Gladys Egles, Frederika Rollings, Virginia Poole, Marguerite Rayner, and Ruth Smith. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Norman Smith Everett Hayden Annie Johnston Dorothy Mills “HKHE COMES I ' ATKICIA” liack rciw, left to ritrht : Malrolm Andrew, Harry WiKKins, Hruce Crirulle, Norman Smith, Everett Hayden, Coaeh Miss Mejrley. Front row: ImoKenc (Jodfrey, Helen Morse, Florence Tibbetts, Rita Hutchins, Marieta UeKan, Lillian tleorKc.

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THE ECHO 15 “THE GHOST STORY” Back row, left to right: Emory Mann, Fred Kierstead, Francis Moran, John Sullivan, Hugh Smith. Front row: Laura Blanchard, Adrienne McMurray, Alice Sullivan. iHE GHOST STORY The Ghost Story, a one act play, was pre- sented by the Junior Class, December 12, 1930 in the Summer High School Hall. This play was for the benefit of the Ath- letic Association. Instead of having the annual three act play, the sophomore and junior classes each presented a one act play. Francis Moran certainly deserves credit for his splendid acting in taking the part of George, a nervous, ardent lover. Adrienne McMurray as Anna, was our idea of what George’s sweetheart should be, and Anna’s chums, who would come in when George had summoned up all his courage and was about to propose. Well, — The cast was as follows: George Francis Moran Anna Adrienne McMurray Mary Laura Blanchard Grace Ruth Dickerman Lennie Alice Sullivan Lynn John Sullivan Floyd Hugh Smith Tom Emory Mann Fred Fred Kierstead The play is about a nervous young man, George, who is madly in love with Anna. George comes to call on Anna early in the evening. He is trying to propose to her, and he has almost done it when several friends arrive. Poor George! He tries every way imaginable to send them home, and at last he hits upon the plan of telling them a ghost story. He tells the story and succeeds in giving Anna hysterics. The guests depart, bringing the unwilling George with them, and Anna tries to set- tle down. In a few minutes Geoige returns, and starts to propose again. Anna tries her best to help him out and breaks in with “Yes, George” every other sentence. George- has almost succeeded when the door opens and Anna’s friends cry “Yes George”. The play ends well. F. Ahern, ’32. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President, Vice-President, Secretary Treasurer, Francis Moran Frances Ahern Carol Coulter Ruth Johnson JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class held a meeting Decem- ber 12 to discuss the matter of class rings. Mr. Neal’s opinion was that we set a price. It was then voted to pay five dollars for the ring. The following ring committee was selected: Ruth Johnson, Lucy Woodman, Alice Sullivan, John Watkins, Emory Mann, and Fred Kierstead. At a class meeting on January 22, a seal ring was selected to be purchased from Peter’s. The ring is yellow gold with Sumner written diagonally across the front and High School across the bottom. On the sides there are lamps of knowledge. On the left is 19 and on the right 32. Gertrude Mitchell, ’32. JUNIOR PROM On May 1, 1931, the Junior Prom was held in the High School Assembly Hall. The hall was tastefully decorated in blue and gold, the class colors. Balloons of various colors were hung about the hall, while potted plants and cut flowers were arranged on the stage. During the evening a balloon dance was held; this immediately put an end to all balloons. Music was furnished by Walter MaePherson’s orchestra. The pa- tronesses were Miss Damon, Miss Maguire, and Miss Collins. During the intermission refreshments were served by Frances Ahern, Charlotte Bachelor, and John Sulli- van. At this time two tap dancers furnished entertainment. The Prom came to an end at twelve o’clo ck when everybody left for home after spending an enjoyable evening.