Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 25 and all the fixings. By the way, it has been heard that Ernest Wiggins longs to be a minister. Where did he get that idea? At 7.00 the Memorial High rang with song. The folks from Holbrook could be heard above all the rest. At 7.15, Mr. Harry LeBaron Sampson, Counsellor at Law, Bos- ton, spoke on “Laws and Personal Liberty.” This was very interesting. But — where was Wiggins? Shy little Ernie turned out to be quite a “Romeo.” A drama “Romance in Letters” was very good. After this there was dancing until 10. The trip home was made safely. The last meeting of the League was, from my point of view, the most enjoyable. Leslie Thorud, ’33. League Representative. SCHOOL CALENDAR December 3 — Night School. I bet that we behaved well for once. December 11 — Sumner presents two one-act plays for the benefit of athletics. “The Ghost Hunters” by the sophomores created a new theory on ghosts, and “Elmer” by the Juniors was a comedy, starring Bob Martin, who was a good equal to Eddie Cantor, and Leslie Thorud, paraded with Greta Garbo. December 17 — Harold Lloyd in “Welcome Danger” sent many a thrill through the audience. December 18 — The basketball season is open ! Holbrook played Sharon at Sharon and the girls won a close victory with the score 38-37, while the boys were defeated 37-11. December 23 — A recess from books and pen- cils while dear oT Saint Nick pays his annual visit, and the New Year is ushered in. January 4 — A new school year begins! Resolutions are being tried out — let’s ho e they work. Meanwhile, we’ll just dust the cobwebs from the books and get busy. January 13 — Wedding bells for a sopho- more ! Miss Helen Michaels embarks on the sea of Matrimony, and leaves the sophomore class minus a member. January 13 — The Boston School for Deaf and Dumb showed our boys a thing or two in the first basketball game played at home. The Sweaters vs. the Non-Sweaters in the girls’ game exhibited some good work, the Sweaters winning 35-14. The boys’ score was 20-35, in favor of the opponents. January 14 — “Corporal Eagan” has come to town. Who is he? Well, you just wait till about a week, and you’ll see and be proud of Sumner’s blossoming actors and actresses. January 15 — Another victory! Sumner beat Howard High School of West Bridge- water. The girls topped with a score of 23-17, while the boys scored 24-17. It was a good battle, and Howard High is sure worthy of praise. January 19 — Holbrook plays Sharon’s bas- keteers in a close game. The girls’ game ended in a score of 29-22, in Holbrook s favor. The boys’ game tied in a score of 20-20, and the three minute decision was won by Sharon. Never mind J. A. S.; it’s all in the game, so don’t get peeved. The final score was 20-24. January 20 — Marksmen in the making! Major Thorud’s Rifle Club met with favor among Sumner’s aspiring gunners. January 26 — Dr. McKeller of Boston gave us an interesting talk on Health. A per- fect example of her subject, she made her talk very entertaining. January 26 — Marshfield’s green and yellow basketball teams gave us a lively game. In the girls’ one line game, Carolyn, or “Shorty” Jervey gained well deserved cheers for her successful shots. The girls game was won by Holbrook with a score of 44-22, while the boys suffered defeat with a score of 40-11. January 27 — The Boston School for Deaf defeated our boys with a score of 30-26 in the second game our boys have played against this school. February 19 — Danger on the roads! That grim reaper, Death, has taken from us one of the best violin players in our or- chestra, and left us minus a brilliant scholar. Be on the lookout, Sumnerites, for the demon Speed stops for nothing. February 29 — Back to the pencils and books again, a little saddened, perhaps by the awful tragedy, but ready to work with a will. March 3 — Assembly brings a portrait ot George Washington, a patriotic drama, and the Hollywood celebrities, in person, mind you, of Mike Moran, as Helen Kane; Fred Kierstead, as Clara Bow, the flaming “It” girl; John Sullivan, as the mysterious Greta Garbo; and Kenneth Stanley, as fascinating Marlene Deitrich. Who says we haven’t our own screen stars? March 7 — We enjoyed an assembly given through the courtesy of Mr. Smith and the General Electric Company. March 8 — The first moving picture show of the year was an interesting one of “Alice in Wonderland”, a Charles Chaplin com- edy, and an “Aesop’s Fable” comedy. March 10 — The concert of the Glee Clubs and the High School Orchestra goes off to perfection. Maybe we haven’t glee clubs, eh wot? March 14 — The basketball season has drawn to a victorious close on the part of the girls’ team. For the boys’ it didn’t come out so well, but there is still more time to capture a few victories. March 16 — Another league meeting, this time at Norwood. We sent a good repre-

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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,

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26 THE ECHO sentation, and rumor has it that they en- joyed themselves. March 17 — Mr. H. T. Kingman gave us an interesting exhibition of glass blowing. This assembly was very entertaining, especially as Mr. Kingman played an amusing prank on one of his audience. However, the various objects which he made of glass and his amusing stories added to our enjoyment of Saint Patrick ' s Day. March 18 — This week has seen a few last basketball games between classes, and an exciting athletic tournament. March 28 — Rainy weather gives an extra day to loaf, but we are still wondering if Sumnerites are sorry it rained. March 29 — Dignified teachers cast off the mantle of reserve to caper at the Teach- ers’ Party. April 1 — It may have been an April Fool joke, but the Senior Play drew many ad- mirers of the Seniors’ talent as actors and actresses. April 7 — Mr. Hines gave us an interesting reading of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew”. April 12 — Many a snappy song and joke made the Commercial Club ' s annual Min- strel Show a laughing success. April 15 — Dr. A. J. Cole gave us an inter- esting talk on the West Indies, and sent us on our vacation longing for a trip to Bermuda shore. April 25 — Ho hum! Back to the books and pencils once more. The Jaw Stretchers Union of Sumner High has been picking up business from the effects of daylight saving. May 3 — It seems we have a budding reporter in our midst. Allan Chadsey, so rumor has it, has imbued the desire for this phase of literature, and his first sports write- up, received favorable comment. May 13 — Miss Richardson’s snappy style show brought applause, and our basket- ball stars were presented with their let- ters. What was in the box, Helen Kelley? May 17 — The Commercial Club presented its annual style show through the courtesy of the Sally Dress Shoppe of Whitman, and under the direction of Miss Collins. Dresses, for sports and evening wear, for the Junior Prom and Graduation, were shown. May 19 — The Cameraman does his stuff. The Wilson studios made us watch the proverbial “birdie”, while our smiling countenances were recorded on the film. May 20 — The Junior Prom drew a good at- tendance, but the happy occasion was clouded when it was learned that some mean thief, who found it convenient to rob the school safe, stole their proceeds. May 26 — We honor the Grand Army vet- erans, the World War veterans, and the Spanish War veterans at the annual Memorial Day assembly. May 27 — Poppy Day at all the schools, and each class gladly contributed its share to the Poppy Drive, and the bright red sym- bols of memory decorated each buttonhole. Through the courtesy of Mr. Roy Smith, Mr. Snyder of the General Electric Supply Corporation of Boston came to the High School March 7, 1932. Mr. Snyder showed us a very interesting talking picture on the making of Mazda lamp bulbs. Christie Hayden, ’32. FIRST YEAR AT SUMNER The first year at Sumner Is dearest of all; The other three years To this, seem quite small. ’Tis the year we get acquainted With dear Sumner High, The year we feel big As we pass the others by; The year we are thought As green and all such, The year we’re looked down on As not knowing much. Oh, yes, we’re looked down on, By all upper classmen, But no matter what may happen We’re happy to be Freshmen. Winifred Andrew, ’35. VACATIONING I can see the tall pines standing Like a guard as if commanding Rock and Pile, And I hear the constant flapping Of the water gently lapping Golden sands, which are enwrapping Sandy Isle. I can see the mountains ranging, Grand, majestic, and unchanging, Mile on mile. From the sea I’ve seen the gleaming, Sunset’s brilliant colors streaming On the waters that lie dreaming, Sandy Isle! C. Jervey, ’32.