Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 23 JUNIOR PROM On the evening of May 20, 1932, the Junior Prom was held in the Assembly Hall. The hall was decorated in the class colors, cerise and gold. The front of the stage was arranged with potted palms. There were balloons of many colors hanging from the ceiling. Just before intermission they were pulled down, and that was the end of the balloons. During intermission refreshments were served. The patronesses were: Miss Damon, Miss Collins, Miss Megley and Miss Richardson. Music was furnished by Billy Ryan’s orchestra of Brockton. At twelve o’clock festivities ended after spending a very enjoyable evening. This year’s Prom was very different from other years, that is, the ending. All our profits were put into the so-called safe, but some very considerate person who wanted, evidently, cur money robbed that safe. This caused much excitement. ECHO ASSEMBLY The Echo Staff held its annual assembly in February. The Assembly opened with a salute to the flag. Francis Moran presented to Mr. Neal for the High School a picture of George Washington as a gift from the staff of 1930 and 1931. After this a play en- titled Cur National Songs ' was given by the following cast, Francis Moran, Hopkin- son, the writer ox “Hail Columbia Happy Land ; Carolyn Jervey, Julia Ward Howe, writer of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”; Kenneth Stanley, Francis Scott Key, writer of the “Star Spangled Banner”; William Hutchinson, Dr. Smith, writer of “Amer- ica’ ; Robert Martin, Emmett- writer of ‘Yankee Doodle”. Then a group of boys: John Sullivan, Kenneth Stanley, Fred Keirstead and Francis Moran gave a song and dance act imitating the screen stars: Greta Garbo, Marie Dressier, Clara Bow and Helen Kane respectively. The assembly closed with a selection by the High School Orchestra. SOPHOMORE ASSEMBLY The Sophomores, under the careful super- vision of Miss Bartlett, gave an interesting assembly on January 26. First, the entire school gave the salute to the flag. Then an amusing movielogue was read by Dorothy Hobart, accompanied by Ruth Hill at the piano. The main feature of the program was the Health speaker, Dr. McKallaugh. In her lec- ture she told Sumner (believe it or not) that each of the pupils’ bodies was worth about 98 cents and instructed them on the value of good health. Following this beneficial talk, the orches- tra played a stirring march while the stu- dents marched out. R. Hill, ’31. TECHNOLOGY LECTURE Several pupils accompanied by Miss Knutson attended the lecture “Light and Life” at Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, and had a very enjoyable time. Among those from the Freshman class who went were Carlotta Casperson, Winifred Andrews, Louis Kenstowiz, Gardner Mills, and Philip Apt. Geraldine Behan, ’35. FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES The Freshman clas held its first class meeting the first week in January and elected the following officers: President — Tony Zarelli. Vice-President — Edith Waters. Secretary — Patricia Lyons. Treasurer — Gardner Mills. It was decided to have the class dues ten cents a month beginning in January. EXCHANGE We acknowledge, with thanks: “The Bulletin”, Marshfield, Mass. Your material and your cuts are good, as is the stock of the magazine. A rearrangement of your departments might help. “The Abhis”, Abington, Mass. Your stock is very good, and the magazine well set up and arranged. The title page and the edi- torial, literary, and exchange departments are fine. I would suggest your having one less page of advertisements at the front of the paper. Why not have school news? “The Arguement”, Norwood, Mass. The cover is distinctive — so are most of the cuts. You’ve plenty of departments, and they re all complete and well placed. “Stetson Oracle”, Randolph, Mass. I would suggest grouping most of your ad- vertisements together at the end of the magazine. “The Semaphore”, Stoughton, Mass. Your cuts, material, and arrangement are excel- lent. Why not change your cover design or at least its color — occasionally? “The Sachem”, Middleboro, Mass. Your magazine is well arranged and compact. The cover is distinctive, and the material and cuts are good. I’d suggest a cut lor “Athletics”. “The Partridge”, Duxbury, Mass. Your paper is very complete and very well written. “The Parrot”, Rockland, Mass. Your paper is very good, as far as it goes. Your columns called “Alumnae” might be more accurately called “Alumni” unless your graduates are all female — which I am sure they’re not. IN LATIN CLASS First Whisper: “What is the third person singular of the perfect tense of ‘gero’?” Second Whisper: “Gessit.” First Whisper: “Thanks. If I could have guessed it I wouldn’t have asked you.”

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22 THE ECHO JUNIOR DRAMA CAST R. Martin. L. Thorud. B. Brooks, M. Huskins, H. Kelly. R. Bettencourt. E. Hall, K. Stanley SOPHOMORE DRAMA R. Moran, M. Smith, T. Hall, E. Lucas, F. Lelakes, L. Soderblom. ECHO STAFF Top row: H. Kelly, B- Brooks, M. Huskins, R. Hill, G. Kelly, E. Lucas, F. Sorocco, G. Behan, J. Shipley, K. Megley, adviser. Second row : F. Ahern, C. Hayden, J. Sullivan C. Jervey, F. Kierstead C. Coulter, W. Hutch- inson. First row: L. Thorud. H. Smith. R. Martin, E. Wiggins, (B. Mana- ger,) F. Moran, (Ed- itor-in-chief), E. Kil- len, R. Bettencourt.

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24 THE ECHO LEAGUE MEETING The Second meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publica- tions was held January 20, 1932, at Rock- land High School in Rockland. The Sumner delegates arrived there at 3.00. From 3.00 to 3.45 was registering. At 3.45 all the delegates gathered in the As- sembly Hall where they were welcomed by Mr. Pearce, principal of the Rockland High School. Directions were given for Depart- mental Meetings. The meetings were at- tended by the following: Advisory Board — Miss Megley, Ernest Wiggins, Leslie Thorud, Margaret Huskins. Editors-in-chief — Kenneth Stanley, Fran- cis Moran. Business Managers — Robert Martin. Athletic Editors — Helen Kelley. Literary Editors — Fred Kierstead. Exchange Editors — Barbara Brooks. From 5.00 to 6.00, all gathered in the Assembly Hall. There were heard some very interesting speakers. These speakers were graduates of Rockland High School. These speeches were shortened as supper time drew near as every one was looking at the clock and fidgeting impatiently. At last 6x0 drew near, and a dash was made to the Cafeteria where supper was served. The supper was delicious, consisting of chicken, mashed potatoes, string beans, cranberry jelly, rolls, and ice cream and brownies. It is a wonder how Bob Martin, “Mike” Moran, Fred Kierstead, and Ken- neth Stanley dare to look a dish of ice cream in the face. At 7.00, in the Assembly Hall, was held the Business Meeting. Mr. Brown awarded the prizes won last season by Braintree High and Durfee High. Some information was also obtained about a newspaper man’s life. Mr. Francis “Tip” O’Neil of the Boston American gave this information. Then there was the honor of watching a play put on by the Literary Club. This was very amusing and all laughed until they cried. The Rock- land High School Band played several selec- tions; then the “party broke up” about nine o’clock. The trip home was made in safety. Every one who went to this meeting was satisfied and pleased. It may interest you to know that the “Echo” paper was awarded third place in the contest of last season. Leslie Thorud, ’33, League Representative. The third meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publica- tions was held in Norwood High School, Wednesday, March 16th, 1932. The “Echo” staff delegates arrived at 3.45 o’clock. From then until 4.15 they wan- dered over the building. At 4.15 they were called to the assembly hall where a welcome was given by Mr. Archibald of Norwood High. At 4.30 all went to Departmental Meet- ings. They were attended by the following: Advisory Board — Miss Megley and Leslie Thorud. Art Editors — Christie Hayden and Fred Kierstead. Athletic Editors — John Sullivan. Business Editors — Hugh Smith and Ern- est Wiggins. Exchange Editors — Barbara Brooks. Joke Editors — Alice Sullivan and Adrienne McMurray. Editors-in-chief — Francis Moran and Ken- neth Stanley. These meetings lasted until 5.30, at which time all assembled in the gym for election of officers. No one nominated so all went to supper. After a very delicious supper, a business meeting was held in the gymnasium where Mr. Everett Getchell of Boston University, spoke very interestingly on “Journalism”. At 8.30 the Dramatic Club presented “Carolina Candlelight”. This play was about George Washington, a love affair, and a George Washington Party. It was very in- teresting and all of us enjoyed it. From 9.00 to 9.45 there was dancing in the gym. The trip home was m ade in safety in spite of the fact that all got lost two or three times. I’m sure everyone who attended enjoyed the Norwood meeting. Leslie Thorud, ’33, League Representative. The last meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publica- tions was held at Middleboro, May 18, 1932. The trip was made in Miss Megley’s and Francis Moran’s cars. From 3.00-3.45, was registering. At 3.45 a welcome was given by Principal Lindsey J. March. This was followed by depart- ment meetings. The meetings were attended by the following: Advisory Board — Miss Megley, Leslie Thorud. Editors-in-Chief — Francis Moran, Ken- neth Stanley. Business Editors — Ernest Wiggins, Hugh Smith. School Notes Editor — Barbara Brooks. Art Editor — Christie Hayden. Athletic Editor — Fred Kierstead. Joke Editors — Helen Kelly, Edith Killen. At five o’clock in the assembly hall. There were heard brief reports on some problems of a school publication. Officers for the year 1932-1933 were elected as follows: President — Alfred Marconi, Braintree. Vice-President — Albert Blank, Attleboro. Treasurer — Everett Anderson, North Easton. Secretary — Virginia Chadwick, West Bridgewater. At 6.15 supper was served in the Central Congregational Church. What a supper it was! Chicken a la king, mashed potatoes,