Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 27 Since our last issue of the “Echo”, many of the Alumnae members have either become engaged or married. Ardelle Wilde, class of ’30; has become engaged to Irving Ryder; Dorothy Webber to Mr. Holgrew; Barbara Whitcomb to Alfred Therien, and Emily Lakewitz to Vernon Bell. Marjory Still, class of ’30, has since been married to Kenneth Alden of Brookville; and Dorothy Loeffler, class of ’30, to Donald Orcutt. Charles Martin, class of ’28, and John Kearns, class of ’27, are being graduated this June from Technology. It is also inter- esting to know that John Kearns is the fore- most two-mile runner at Tech. He ran a mile and one-half in seven minutes and fifty-one seconds to trim his winter-long rival, Bob Mann. Thorndike Flye has taken over the owner- ship of W. B. Borden’s Garage. He is now the only Pontiac agent in the town. We are very fortunate in securing for this department some material from a few mem- bers of the alumni who have gone further to school; namely, Wallace Hancock, U. S. Naval Academy; Everett Hayden, Worcester Poly Tech.; and Norman Smith, Brown Uni- versity. Helen Kelly, Editor. DORMITORY LIFE AT W. P. I. Dormitory life at any college is something to which every entering Freshman should look forward with pleasure. While living in a dormitory at college, he will learn, by com- ing in contact with other young men, how to judge more accurately the character of men he will meet in the future, and, also, he will learn a few things about his own character, for college men, as I find them, are very frank. The life in Sanford Riley Hall at Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute is a clean, healthy, and happy one. As the dormitory is new, it is run under very modern rules. There are no restrictions as to hours in or out of the build- ing or to the time that lights are to be turned on or off. Each man acts on his own initia- tive. Everybody is his own master and can do as he pleases. Giving a young man all this liberty and responsibility seems rather fool- ish, but it is really a great help in making a man of a boy. This way teaches one more about regulation of time for work and play than a thousand rules. The brotherhood and friendliness of the students of the dormitory are surprising. If a young man can prove himself a good, clear, and honest companion, he is taken into con- fidence by the others. No matter who he is, or where he comes from, as long as he proves his worth, he is welcomed by the others. But if a young man does show himself unfit for the general good of the place, he might as well leave right away. There are no limits to the steps taken by the residents to rid themselves of this unwelcomed guest, and more than embarrassment is generally the results of their labor. Since the dormitory is run by young men, it is known that students if they have enough entertainment and recreation, will behave as they should. There are, therefore, many social affairs, as the Dormitory Frolic, and frequent dances, held in the dormitory. At the Frolic are speakers who entertain the students with interesting stories of their own adventures. Most of the men who speak are in the engineering work although many of them are ex-soldiers, aviators, or explor- ers of note. In this way the students meet men from their future work and also are en- tertained. For recreation there is floor com- petition in baseball and tennis. These sports arouse much interest among the young men and make them work hard to get their par- ticular floor ahead. As the studying at the institute is no snap, the advantages of this exercise and recreation can easily be seen. It takes the student’s mind off his work, and gives him a chance to relax while, at the same time, he exercises his body. The dormitory is like a small city, in that it has its own government, newspaper, and radio station. It is governed by a committee of eight students, two from each class, who have complete control over the residents. A newspaper, called the Dormitory Scandal Sheet, is published bi-weekly. It contains all the gossip of the dormitory along with the criticisms of the meals and entertainments. It is supported by everybody and each edi- tion is looked forward to with the greatest of pleasure by all except a few to whom the editors have taken a great dislike. The radio station is only a small one, and since it would be impossible to get a license for such a sta- tion, the hook-up is more like a telephone. Almost every room has a loud speaker which is hooked to a powerful radio set in the “main studio”. Here the entertainers gather, bi-weekly, to send out their programs all over the dormitory. Some of the skits and sound effects are really ingenious. The sta- tion is a great source of entertainment. According to this piece, it sounds as though college is one sweet bed of roses, and dormitory life, a long holiday. This may be so to some extent, but when one goes to college, it is, presumably to learn; required preparation for one class is two hours; so it can he seen that, with two or three prepared subjects every day, there are about five or

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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.

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28 THE ECHO Unusual Fashions for Young Moderns And when we say unusual, we mean unusual from the standpoint of quality and low price as well as style! For EDGAR’S Apparel Shops are just filled with the smartest of the new summer clothes that are as pleasing to the pocketbook as they are to the eye! We can’t possibly tell you all about them here, so come in and be tempted! It’s perfectly safe, because the prices are keyed to a school- girl’s budget! Apparel Shop - Second Floor JAMES EDGAR COMPANY A Brockton Institution Business Courses FOR YOUNG MEN- Business Administration and Accounting Courses as prepa- ration for sales, credit, financial and accounting positions. Col- lege grade instruction. Highly specialized technical training in two years. FOR YOUNG WOMEN- Executive Secretarial, Steno- graphic Secretarial, Steno- graphic, and Finishing Courses as preparation for attractive secretarial positions. Individ- ual advancement. FOR BOTH Young Men and Young Women — Business and Bookkeeping Courses as preparation for general business and office positions. Burdett Training — whether secured before or after college, is helpful throughout life. It is an essential part of the equipment of every young person in seeking employment or in building a career. Courses include basic subjects with several distinct opportunities for specialization. Instruc- tion intensely practical. Close attention paid to indi- vidual needs. Separate courses for men and women. For new illustrated catalogue, sent without obligation, address F. H. BURDETT, President Burdett students last year came from 70 universities and colleges, 356 high schools, 114 academies, and 165 other business, normal, and special schools. Graduates of Burdett College receive the assistance of a well-organized placement service. School facilities are unsurpassed. Students are trained by an able and experienced faculty. Previous business training is not required for entrance. Correspondence is invited. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6th BurdettCollege A Professional Business School of College Qrade 156 STUART STREET, BOSTON, MASS. -c x £ PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS