Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 17 SCHOOL NOTES JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President — Gardner Mills Vice-President — Edith Waters Secretary — Robert McGaughey Treasurer — Hallett Thayer SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President — C. Casperson Vice-President — A. Clooney Secretary — A. Kmaras Treasurer — R. Martin FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President — Paul Wiggins Vice-President — Mary Smith Treasurer — Daniel Daly Secretary — Rose Moran STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Hello, all you fellow associates, Haven’t we had the best time possible this year! May be it was you, little Freshmen, who be- cause of the now famous plea — “but, ma, why can’t I go? It’s free, you know, for its the association” — were enabled to be present at so many school events (every- body likes to get his money’s worth, you know).” The installment plan was just as successful for you, Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores, for didn’t we see you at prac- tically every event? Remember those double basketball games that we all at- tended, and how lustily and generously we shouted our throats to the point of hoarse- ness (especially the girls)? However, it was not the basketball games but the Sen- ior’s masquerade dance which started off the season right by breaking the ice be- tween the different classes by a hearty laugh at the costumes. Didn’t those two free lunches of sandwiches and ice cream hit a warm spot, though ? I think I may take the liberty of saying that everyone of the four paid assemblies were very inter- esting — both to the faculty and to each one of you. The Senior Play was also an asso- ciation affair at which we all turned out in great numbers to enjoy the superb acting of the Seniors in “It Happened in Holly- wood” and to dance a few snappy numbers at the dance afterward. Next on the list of affairs comes the Seniors’ Easter Dance, the hall having been attractively decorated in orchid and yellow with cute little Easter bunnies by the millions tacked around the walls. One thing more we noticed was that there were many more new faces on the dance floor — were you one of them ? Fin- ally comes the great event of the season — one that the Juniors have particularly been anticinating — why, of course, the Junior Prom! It must be said for the Juniors that they know how to give a good dance — pos- sibly they have followed the good example set by the Seniors. What do you think? Then comes the June issue of the Echo — the old faithful of the school (incidently this June issue has been made into the year- book) — which is included on the association program. Last, but not least, is the eight month’s class dues to be paid. The Athletic Association has been faith- fully supported by most of the students in the high school. Let’s all pledge ourselves to do the same next year, not only to be good sportsmen, but to save ourselves money. For, for the three dollars paid in this year, did you not know that you re- ceived six dollars and thirty-eight cents worth? Just look at this list bel ' ow, and add it for yourself if you are an unbeliever. Games 4 afternoon @ .15 $ .60 10 evening @ .25 2.50 Lunches .18 Four paid Assemblies @ .10 .40 Senior Play .50 Hallowe’en Party .35 Easter Dance .35 Junior Prom .35 Echo — June .35 Class Dues .80 $6.39 Ruth Hill. HONOR ROLL January and February SENIORS A— R. Hill, G. Kelley. SENIORS A-B— M. Davison, D. Hobart, F. Mitchell, C. Rollings, L. Soderblom. JUNIORS A-B— G. Behan, R. Lang, W. Andrews, P. Lyons, I. Porges, G. Sullivan. SOPHOMORES A-B— N. Caswell, A. Ford, I. George, M. Iveson, R. Kearns, R. Kierstead, R. Martin, N. Pierson, E. Seaverns FRESHMEN A-B— R. Kunan, E. Postle, W. Sands, B. Sears, J. Sorocco, P. Stanley, P. Wiggins. March and April SENIORS A— R. Hill, G. Kelley, C. Rollings. FRESHMEN A— R. Kunan. SENIORS A-B — M. Davison, L. Soder- blom, R. Stanley, P. Stevens. JUNIORS A-B — G. Behan, C. Casper- son, M. Danos, P. Lyons, R. McGaughey, G. Mills, H. Thayer. SOPHOMORES A-B— N. Caswell, M. Churchill, I. George, M. Iveson, R. Kearns, R. Kierstead, R. Martin, N. Pierson, E. Seaverns. FRESHMEN A-B— H. Murdock, J. So- rocco, P. Stanley, P. Wiggins.

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16 THE ECHO members are friends who share each other’s pleasure and troubles and combine to make things go smoothly, to make life thor- oughly enjoyable and worth while. fou know, yourself, tnere is nothing more wonderful on this earth than a menu- ly family, a family that, as soon as you come in touch witn them, makes you leei that each one in it likes and appreciates the other and feels quite frank and open with them. Try to have this type of contact with your brothers and sisters. Your brothers will get more help from you in judging other girls than anyone else. If you are to them a sweet, sincere, happy girl and are staunchly on their side, listen to what they have to say, even when they are critical, as brothers usually are. Your brothers will be your chums, and the girl who has a chum in her brother is very fortunate. Dis- putes will arise, certainly, but what of it? The thing to work for is a better under- standing between the two of you. It is worth a world of trouble to attain. It is, indeed, a very easy thing to quar- rel and bicker in the home, especially among the younger members of the family, and there is no surer way of wasting every thing worth having than this. I think in a girl’s hands lies the remedy more than in those of father or mother or brother. Hap- piness is the result of conscientious effort, it does not come for nothing. Work for it, not against it, and if you make a succers of your home life, as you should, you may be sure that your home will make a suc- cess of you. Winifred Andrew, Commercial, Junior. May 15, 1934. BRIDGEW ATER STATE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE I am not going to tell you about how dif- ferent 1 found the State Teachers’ College from high school because you all know from hearing or reading reports that come to the “Echo” and school from time to Lime, from other students who have entered Col- lege, that it is much different. Even though I am just a freshman as yet, I have found out that the purpose for which the State Teachers’ Colleges were estab- lished that is, for the training of men and women to be efficient teachers to teach and guide the children of the generation, is carried out to the greatest degree. One learns very quickly in his freshman year that he is here to further his educa- tion not only for his own benefit but, prim- arily for the benefit of the children that, in some future day, he will teach and be of great influence in the shaping and molding of their character and lives. During the first year one gets an intro- duction to many subjects but does not enter very deeply into them, except for Biology and a few other main ones, until the second, third and fourth years. But one does be- come conscious of the tact that he is here for a purpose — teacher training. Theie is much observation of teaching and class room procedure in the first year. Freshmen observe in the training school for one hour one day a week for thirteen weeks to get an insight on teaching, clear up problems, questions, and doubts, and to gain encour- agement. During the year, among other studies the freshmen study methods of teaching lor twelve weeks before they go into the training-school as sophomores to teach for six weeks under the supervision and guidance of the regular class-room teacher. No psychology is taught until the sophomore year. These six weeks are weeKs of very good training as one learns the very newest, most effective, and efficient methods of teaching, disciplining, and or- ganizing. This gives one a taste of the real problems ot teaching and also much encour- agement. More advanced methods and psy- chology are taught in the Junior year in preparation for thirteen weeks of outside training. if one has taken the elementary course, he is well prepared to teach the lower grades. High School requires an ad- vanced course. In the Senior year one continues to study and add to his realm of knowledge and gains a higher scholarship. The whole year is spent in college preparing to go out into the world with the hope of getting a posi- tion and serving the public in such a way that it will lead to the advancement of the race. Of course, even people who are going to be school teachers need exercise. There are many sports in which one may participate, such as soccer, basketball, volley ball, ten- nis, tenakoit, golf, and baseball. There is a women’s athletic club called the W. A. A., and for every hour of partici- pation in a sport, whether on the campus or not, one gets so many points, he is an active member and may vote at the meetings. Awards are given in the form of emblems and letters for obtaining a large amount of points. One is dropped from the associa- tion if he fails to attend the meetings or participate in the sports. Membership is automatic upon entering the College. Helen Kelley, Bridgewater State Teachers’ College. Miss Megley: Tenore, give me a sentence with the word politics. Tenore: Our parrot swallowed pa’s watch, and now Polly ticks. Pierson: A woman has two views of a secret. R. Stanley: What are they? Pierson: Either it’s not worth keeping, or it’s too good to keep. Mr. Neal: What is the meaning of a budget? Daly: A family quarrel!

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18 THE ECHO SENIOR DRAMA Seated, left to right: A. Benvie, A. Hagg, L. Soderblom, G. Kelley, M. Davison, R. Moran. Standing, left to right: J. Megley, M. Smith, F. Lelakes, W. Pitts, R. Stanley, G. Daly. IT HAPPENED IN HOLLYWOOD On February 9, the brilliant seniors again acted for a large audience. They presented “it Happened in Hollywood’ ' which was a great success. Everyone was heard to pass complimentary remarKs on the players, and they surely deserved them. John Megley, as Jarvis, the Pembroke butler; Tom Gar- rity, a press agent, Robert Stanley; Alen Tremayne, with “Movie” aspirations, Mel- bourne Smith; Josie Pembroke, the daugh- ter of the house, Grace Kelley; Princess Dolores, her dearest friend, Anna Benvie; Phyllis Duganne, reporter on “The Movie News”, Marion Davison; Bert, temporarily a chauffeur, Frank Lelakes; Doreen Down- ing, a “movie” star, Rita Moran; Polly O’Connor, A “Comedy” actress, Amy Hagg; Mrs. Pembroke, the mistress of the house, Lilia Soderblom; Sir Humphrey, the prince’s guardian, Wilbert Pitts; messen- ger, George Daly. Between the acts Marguerite Rayner gave a pleasing tap dance. Phyllis Mac- Pherson entertained with songs, accom- paning herself on the guitar. A little orig- inality was shown by Joseph Mosesso who sang several songs one of which he sang in Italian. A difficult toe tap was mastered by Ouida Holmes. Music was also furnished by the orchestra directed by Miss Murphy. Special attention should be given to John Megley who took Louis Mehl’s part and to Frank Lelakes who replaced John Megley only two weeks before the presentation. They played their parts well, too. Didn’t they? This success was coached by Miss Megley of the faculty. Thanks to you, Miss Megley! Wally Mack’s “Everglades” furnished music for dancing. All enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Ice cream was sold during in- termission. What was wrong with the ice cream committee; there wasn’t enough ice cream. At twelve the last dance was played. Everyone left for home (although it is known that not many arrived there very soon) after spending an enjoyable evening. Dorothy Hobart, Senior Editor. EASTER DANCE The Senior Easter Dance was held Fri- day, April 6. An interesting feature was the head tax. Red heads were taxed filteen cents, blondes ten cents, and brunettes fHe cents. During the evening a prize waltz was held which was won by Grace Kelley and Robert Martin. There were several cut- in dances. Another event was a ladies’ choice; this gave the girls a chance to strut their stuff. The hall was cleverly decor- ated in the Easter colors with painted bun- nies and eggs to make it more attractive. Dornan’s orchestra furnished their usual good music. Everyone seemed to enjoy himself; thus it proved that it pays to try new features. SENIOR OFFICERS President — Joseph Moran Vice-President — Rolf Casperson Secretary — Rita Moran Treasurer — Ruth Smith Bob, teaching Grace to drive: The car to watch is the car behind the car in front of you.