Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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16 THE ECHO “NOT QUITE SUCH A GOOSE” Left to right: Robert Martin, Edith Killen, Hope Leach, Margaret Huskins, Kenneth Stanley. NOT QUITE SUCH A GOOSE The Sophomore play entitled “Not Quite Such a Goose” was held Friday, December 12, in the High School Hall. This was for the benefit of Athletics and was coached by Miss Megley. The very amusing plot involved many humorous incidents. The brother and sister fought and made up again, as natural as life. The mother worried and scolded until peace was restored. The hero was just per- fect like any hero. The best friend of the sister was played to perfection. She sym- pathized with the harum-scarum brother, and finally reformed him into a perfect gentlemen by giving him a rose. Hope Leach, as Mrs. Bell, played the part of the fond mother; Margaret Husk- ins was Sylvia Bell, the dainty sister and idol of Philip Flick’s heart; Robert Martin was Alfred Bell, the horrid, in Sylvia’s estimation, brother ; the sympathizing friend was played by Edith Killen, as Hazel. The parts were acted out wonderfully, and the actors and actresses were rewarded by a large audience. At the close of the play Merrill Randall presented Miss Megley with a bouquet of chrysanthemums from the cast. Leslie Thorud, ’33. SOPHOMORE ASSEMBLY The Sophomore Assembly, with the Class President, Robert Barnaby Martin, as master of ceremonies, was held on Friday, April 17. The program opened with a salu+e to the flag, followed by a selection by the High School Orchestra. Then President Martin introduced Mr. Christiansen, the Superintendent of Schools, who was the speaker of the day. After a short talk by Mr. Christiansen, the orchestra again gave a selection. Mr. Christiansen showed some “home-made” moving pictures, which were highly amusing and interesting. These pic- tures were of Health Day, May 1930. Wni. E. Hutchinson, ’33. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Robert B. Martin Ruth Bettencourt Evelyn Koski Robert Harris FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, George Daly Dorothy Hobart Ruth Hill John Smith RECESS Recess is here again at last; O’er head the feet do travel fast. Sounding like a battle’s roar. Walking heavily over the floor. Swiftly pass the tumultous torrent By every conceivable easy vent. Most go to our gym, you see. Where everyone is bound to be. Why to the gym? We ask in wonder. ’Cause the eats are there. No wonder! Soon long lines are formed to be served And the exchange of money is heard. Five minutes later, the line has gone. The sides of the gym, the chatterers adorn. Each with a sandwich or a piece of cake. Either of foreign or domestic make. It’s great to see them all together. And all be friends, one to the other. But the greatest fun, that is for me, Is to be among them, having paid my fee. E. H. Mann.

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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.

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THE ECHO 17 ECHO STAFF Top row, left to right: Ruth Hill, Leslie Thorud, Gertrude Mitchell, Marieta Regan, Grace Kelley, France:? Ahern, Marion Jervey. Second row: Kenneth Stanley, Ernest Wiggins, Norman Smith, Alice Sullivan, Annie Johnston, Francis Moran, Harry Wiggins, Hugh Smith. First row: Helen Morse, Rita Hutchins, Florence Tibbetts, Everett Hayden, Helen Kelley, Dorothy Mills, William Hutchinson. FALL RIVER MEETING Twelve members of the Echo Staff left on Wednesday, January 22, in two cars, for the January meeting of the League at Durfee High School, Fall River. The trip down to Fall River was made without any mishaps, but, after entering the city, the fun began. In our car every- body but Hayden and me had a grand idea as to the location of the high school. We asked a policeman who directed us up the steepest hill in the city. The radiator boiled, and we had to stop halfway up. After having reached the summit of the hill, we asked directions of a post man who gave us very concise directions to the school. On arrival at the school we V ?ere sent to the cafeteria for hot chocolate and crackers. The chocolate tasted good after our long ride on a cold day. After Florence Tibbetts registered for all, we went on an investiga- tion tour. Fall River has a beautiful new high school. The general meeting was called together at four o’clock. Principal Carrol welcomed us and then turned the meeting over to Mr. Brown, chairman of the League. After a few remarks Mr. Brown introduced a most interesting speaker, Mr. Bertrand K. Hart, literary editor and columnist of the Provid- ence Journal. Mr Hart spoke about the very hard work a writer and journalist must ex- pect all the time. The usual departmental meetings were attended as follows; Advise. ry board, Miss Megley and Harry Wiggin. ; busines- man- agers, Florence Tibbetts and ILigli Smi ' .h; Exchange editors, (ii’ace Kelly and I ' eance .; . hern; literary editors, Norman Smith; sports editors, Annie Johnston and Helen Kelly; art editors, Helen Morse; leaving Everett Hayden and Bob Martin to go to as many meetings as possible. After the departmental meetings a short dance was enjoyed, and it was followed by a “swell” supper. During our supper of chicken pie, peas, mashed potatoes, ice cream and crackers, the Durfee High Band rendered selections. The business meeting followed our re- past, and this meeting, to everybody’s en- joyment, was short and concise. The report of the recording secretary was read and approved, as was that of the treasurer. Prizes were awarded. A shield was given to the Abhis of Abington for the best maga- zine, and one to the Durfee Hilltop for the best newspaper. For the evening’s entertainment, a most enjoyable programme had been prepared. This programme consisted of A Midnight Fantasy; a dialogue of a modern girl and a girl of the early eighteen hundreds; A Russian Lullaby; Killarney, a play, the scene of which was laid in Ireland; Myst- eries of Magic, a number which everybody will agree with me, was too short; and The Valiant, a play that was so well written and so well acted that most of our girls’ hand- kerchiefs froze on the way home. Harry Wiggins, League Representative. Mike: Did you got the letter I sent you during vacation? Ih ' anut : No, I didn’t. Mike: You didn’t? I’eanut: No, and besides I don’t like some f the things you said in it.