Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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22 THE ECHO SCHOOL HOLES SENIOR PLAY W. Taylor, B. Brooks, G. Dyer, C. MacPherson, L. Thorud, M. Randall, R. Martin, H. Kelly, K. Stanley, M. Huskins, W, Hooker, M. Boss, GIRL SHY On February 3, the Seniors showed their acting ability in the annual Senior Class Play, “Girl Shy.” Those who took part in it deserve the highest of praise. The lead- ing parts were excellently taken by Merrill Randall, as Tom Arsdale, who is afraid of girls, and Leslie Thorud, as Babs, who falls in love with Tom. Other parts were taken by Robert Martin, as Oke, Tom’s room- mate; Sylvia, the girl from “back home,” Margaret Huskins; Alfred, the college poet, Kenneth Stanley; Chuck Mayo, “butter and egg man,” Gordon Dyer; Birdie La- Verne, Chuck’s sweetheart, Christine Mac- Pherson; Peaches Carter, Oke’s present flame, Helen Kelley; Caroline, Tom’s aunt, Myrtle Boss; Mr. Arsdale, Tom’s father, William Taylor; Dean Harlow, dean of the college, Wade Hooker; Asma, colored wash- woman, Barbara Brooks. The play tells of two college boys, Oke and Tom, who live together. One is “girl shy” and the other just the opposite. After many difficult and amusing situations, Tom meets Babs, with whom he falls in love. The play was excellently coached by Miss Kathryn Megley, member of our faculty. Dancing was enjoyed till 12 and we cer- tainly had a good time. Mildred Feeney, ’33, Senior Editor. SENIOR OFFICERS President — William Hutchinson Vice-President — Myrtle Boss Secretary — Lucy Cartullo Treasurer — Sisag Garabedian Class Color — Cerise and Gold Class Flower — Carnation Class Motto — Strive to conquer SENIOR NOTES It has been the custom for years past for the graduates to have a Reception on the evening following the graduation exercises. This Reception has always consisted of the regular Class day exercises, history, proph- ecy, gifts, and will, a reception, a grand march, and dancing. A change has been voted by the class this year. A Junior-Senior banquet is to replace the former Reception. A caterer will serve the banquet in the School Hall where the clas day exercises will be given, followed by dancing, with music furnished by an orches- tra. The Juniors, faculty, superintendent, and school committee will be the guests of the seniors. Chase: “What requires many answers but asks no questions?” Kempton : “Gosh, I give up.” Chase : “A door bell. Ha, Ha.”

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THE ECHO 21 The American Legion Post of Holbrook conducted an essay contest in the senior high school. Several submitted essays and Leslie Thorud’s was the one selected by the judges as being the best. An award will be given at graduation. THE LEGION PRIZE WINNING ESSAY Why We Celebrate Armistice Day In Our Town Just why do we celebrate Armistice Day? That is a question to consider. Is it just to make people stop in their everyday routine to remember that several delegates from several countries affixed their names to a document that brought succor to a war- wracked, tortured, mad world ? Is it to give the tired working person a respite from the hum-drum existence of offices, shops, schools, etc., or the eager school- boy a holiday from school? Is it because the treaty signed on November 11, 1918, was as eagerly heralded as “the shot heard round the world in 1775”? No I We celebrate Armistice Day to honor all the men and women who played any part in the war for the preservation of Democracy. On that Day we honor those brave men who answered the call of a Na- tion in distress, the women who sent their loved ones out into the unknown with a smile, and then prayed while their busy fingers did their bit, and the women who joined to bring a bit of comfort to those who were injured and maimed in the fray. They all played their parts superbly, but the war left the stamp on all — some re- turned hopeless cripples, some did not re- turn, and those who did seemed to have lost their youth, that intangible something which makes young people face the world unafraid and hopeful. All did their duty, strong and unafraid! All deserve the high- est honors, and Armistice Day is the Na- tion’s tribute to its brave men and women. Armistice Day is beautiful, and — sad. We, who see the parades and celebrations on Armistice Day, feel a thrill of pride run through our bodies, our hearts beat faster and we are moved by that emotion known as patriotism. Those men who participate in the parades and celebrations are proud to follow the flag of our Country, just as proud as they were in 1917, their step is just as true and unfaltering as then, their eyes fixed ahead with the same steady pur- pose, but, in almost every heart is the thought, more poignant than ever, of the “buddie” sleeping Over There. To these men, the parade means more than an Armistice Day celebration — to them it is the outward manifestation of keeping faith with those who sleep in Flander’s Fields! To the cheerful, courage-instilling march music they keep perfect step — to the ones who no longer march at their sides they keep perfect faith — those men who risked their all for Democracy. We weep when we see a straight khaki- clad figure place a wreathe on the grave of our Unknown Soldier, but in the crowd may be many a Mother, dry-eyed and proud, whose anguish is solaced by the thought that perhaps the boy who lies there, hon- ored and revered, is her own son — the boy whom she gave to the Country’s need; many a wife, sister or sweetheart who sent away her loved one, never to see him again — these, too should be honored on Armistice Day. They also serve, who stay and wait! When the sad, beautiful strains of Taps float over the air, both we who are here and those who sleep “somewhere in France” know that we are honoring them; they know they are missed; they know Armistice Day is their Day. We can never honor them enough, those gallant men— and women — who have risen nobly to the occa- sion at every opportunity. They gave their lives that we might live; they risked their all that we might be saved, and to them we owe a debt that can never be paid — a debt that we recognize by our Armistice Day celebration. It is not only the “sleeping dead” who are honored, when we whisper a prayer at Taps, it is the “living dead,” too, who are still paying the price of war in our hospitals and institutions. They, too, de- serve our highest honors at this time. We celebrate Armistice Day in our town to honor and pay homage to the men and women who played their parts so nobly in the greatest of all dreams, a drama her- alded by death, inspired by nobility of pur- pose, characterized by courage and acted on Life’s stage, “THE WORLD WAR.” Leslie Joan Thorud, ’33. THE ECHO I should like to point out to you the work done by the staff in bringing this publica- tion to you. All the material is contributed by the students of the school. No assign- ments are given to obtain this material. We have two editors from each class whose duty it is to get all this material from their classmates. All this goes to the literary editor, who decides whether it is suitable for the Echo. Then it goes to the Faculty Adviser for final revision. This year the staff had no difficulty with collecting literary material, but it has found it very difficult to finance the paper. Both subscriptions and advertisements are needed in order not to go in debt. As a large number of former advertisers are not advertising this year, it was necessary for the staff to exert themselves to the utmost to obtain money for this issue. The policy has always been not to pub- lish an issue without having sufficient funds. This issue is now before you, which shows you that the editors have supplied you with enough literary material, and that the business managers have been able to raise enough funds to have allowed this June issue to go to press. K. Stanley, Editor-in-Chief.

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THE ECHO 23 JUNIOR CLASS NOTES On Friday, January 27, an assembly sponsored by the assembly committee was held. Grace Kelly, vice-president of the Junior Class, led the salute to the flag and introduced the speaker, Mr. Rasely, from Burdett College. Mr. Rasely gave an in- teresting lecture on “What Counts Most in Life.” It was very inspiring. The Junior Class decided to wait until the senior year to buy class rings. JUNIOR OFFICERS President — Robert Stanley Vice-President — Grace Kelly Treasurer — Ruth Smith Secretary — Rita Moran Class Motto — Climb though the rocks be rugged JUNIOR PROM The Junior Prom was held May 16, in the School Hall, appropriately decorated in blue and gold, the class colors. The orchestra, Dornan ' s of Brockton, not only furnished music for dancing, but also entertained. Two acts were banjo duets very cleverly per- formed by the leader and his brother. A cut- in dance and several Paul Jones dances were features of the evening. Dancing was en- joyed from eight to twelve. Miss Collins and Miss Damon, were the patronesses. Mr. and Mrs. Neal also attended the party. The Prom proved a success both socially and financially. SUMNER HIGH JUNIORS The Junior Class is large and fair; They can be found ’most anywhere. Here are a few fair lads and lasses Who shine in the Junior Classes: First, there’s Mel Smith, a boy Who brings fair Edith lots of joy; Then there comes the mighty Pitts, Who in all classes shows his wits; Then, a Kelly girl called Grace , Who is always sweet and fair of face; And for her favors boys do race. Next, Lucas is another boy For whom all damsels look so coy; Then, Louis Mehl, a strange lad. But “Red” doesn’t think that he’s so bad; Then Rita sets male hearts aflutter. And at her doorstep males do clutter. Now we have our Katy Porter Who does some things she hadn’t “oughter.” Marion Davison is her pal. We’ll all say she is some gal. A petite female is Phoebe Shea, A cheerful giggle heralds her way. Oh, my dear, we’ve forgotten a boy, Georgie Daly, the class pride and joy; Then, there’s shy Bill Clooney Who over Dot Hobart sure is looney. Now I know I’ve left a lot. But these Juniors will ne’er be forgot. I wish to all you Juniors fame, Of Sumner never forget the name. One who was once a Junior. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President — Frank Stonkus Vice-President — Geraldine Behan Treasurer — Gardner Mills Secretary — Geraldine Sullivan FRESHMAN OFFICERS President — Roland Kearns Vice-President — Ruth Martin Teasurer — Carl Casperson Secretary — Frances Bisbee HONOR ROLL November and December HIGH HONOR A Juniors, Marion Davison, Ruth Hill; Freshmen, Roland Kearns. HONOR A OR B Seniors, D. Andrews, R. Bettencourt, B. Brooks, P. Gilley, E. Hall, M. Huskins, H. Kelly, E. Killen, M. Porges, L. Thorud; Juniors, P. DeWolfe, G. Egles, M. Hanney, D. Hobart, G. Kelly, L. Mehl, F. Mitchell, R. Moran, F. Rollings, P. Shea, R. Smith, L. Soderblom, F. Sorocco; Sophomores, G. Behan, C. Caspersen, W. Andrews, P. Lyons, I. Porges, E. Waters; Freshmen, J. Behan, F. Bisbee, N. Caswell, R. Kierstead, E. Seaverns, N. Pierson, R. Martin, M. Churchill, A. Clooney, I. George, M. Ivesdn, C. Caspersen. January and February HIGH HONOR A Seniors, H. Kelly; Juniors, R. Hill. HONOR A OR B Seniors, D. Andrews, R. Bettencourt, B. Brooks, P. Gilley, L. Thorud; Juniors, M. Davison, P. DeWolfe, G. Egles, D. Hobart, G. Kelly, L. Mehl, R. Moran, F. Rollings, R. Smith, L. Soderblom, F. Sorocco; Sopho- mores, W. Andrews, G. Behan, C. Casper- sen, P. Lyons; Freshmen, F. Bisbee, N. Cas- well, R. Kearns, R. Kierstead, E. Seaverns, M. Churchill, A. Clooney, I. George, M. Ive- son, R. Martin, N. Pierson; Post graduates, C. Hayden, D. Sullivan. March and April HIGH HONOR A Juniors, R. Hill; Freshmen, R. Kearns. HONOR A OR B Seniors, R. Bettencourt, P. Gilley, H. Kelly, L. Thorud; Juniors, M. Davison, P. DeWolfe, G. Egles, D. Hobart, G. Kelly, L. Mehl, F. Mitchell, R. Moran, V. Poole, F. Rollings, R. Smith, F. Sorocco, R. Stanley; Sophomores, G. Behan, W. Andrews, E. Waters; Freshmen, N. Caswell, M. Church- ill, A. Clooney, 1. George, M. Iveson, R. Kierstead, R. Martin, N. Pierson, C. Stan- ley; Post graduates, C. Hayden, D. Sullivan. Beansy: “And you mean to say that you recognize me with my new beard, mustache, bandage over one eye, new muffler, and new clothes? What gave me away?” Martin: “You have my fountain pen in your pocket.”