Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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.

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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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THE ECHO 19 ORCHESTRA Back row, left to right: C. Williams, J. Mossesso, J. Sorrocco, C. Hooker, T. Jordling, Miss Murphy, L. Randall, C. Eaton, F. Baker, W. Sands, W. Hamilton. Front row, left to right: E. Lucas, I. Shipley, E. Seaverns, A. Moquin, L. Seaburg, N. Caswell, F. Sorrocco, C. Casperson. THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra this year has done exceed- ingly well under the capable leadership of Miss Murphy. We have only a small num- ber in the orchestra, but it is growing year by year. This year we have twenty mem- bers. The two accompanists are Helen Baker and Pearl Gilley. The three violin- ists are Ian Shipley, Esther Seaverns, and Alma Moquin. The celloist is Emerson Lucas. Our two Saxaphone players are Clayton Hooker and John Sorocco. Theo- dore Jordling and Charles Williams are our trombone players. Also our orchestra is blessed with six trumpet players who are Frank Baker, Willard Hamilton, Leo Ran- dall, Joseph Mossesso, William Sands and Leonard Seaberg. Frances Sorocco and Charles Eaton are the clarinet players. The drummer is Carl Casperson and the flutist is Norma Caswell. We are sad to say that after the grad- uation this year, we will have fewer mem- bers for Emerson Lucas, Frances Sorocco, Charles Eaton and Joseph Mossesso are all Seniors. Charles Williams is the only Junior High member. This year we have played outside of High School Activities a great deal, and as a re- ward we are planning to have a good time together some time during June. I might also add here that the orchestra (not counting the seniors) is almost com- pletely made up of the Sophomore Class, and that every time Orchestra is held dur- ing class our Sophomore College Class has a study period, for there aren’t enough pupils left in class to count. Esther Seaverns. Johnny: I heard you haven’t spoken to your girl for six months. Flash: Yes. I hate to interrupt. OPPORTUNITY Opportunity knocks but once. How few words but how great the significance. Are we prepared to meet this daughter of fate when she makes up her most eccentric mind to call on us ? Can we recognize the one big chance of our life time ? Indeed, do we truly realize the importance of being ready when fate shows her willingness to aid us? For some this call may be far off in the future; for others, near at hand; and for still others, this big chance may have come and gone, passing unnoticed by these poor unfortunates, r ortune will smile on some and frown ever so deeply on others, but of what worth are we if we allow fortune to do our work? When you come right down to it, do we not admire the man who has saved and labored in order to succeed, more than the seemingly lucky one who has had everything handed to him, has been born, as the saying goes, with a gold spoon in his mouth? Many of us are ambitious, it is true, and work tirelessly towards our goal but are blind to old Dame Opportunity. Trouble comes, as trouble has and always will come, and we are weakened sometimes even to the state of complete failure. It is true these difficulties seem vastly import- ant at the time, but if we can only force ourselves to think ahead and realize that when our trials and tribulations pass, (for indeed do not time and work heal most wounds no matter how deep), we have gained nothing but deepest regret that we have allowed ourselves to be overcome by misfortune. I am sure we’ll come to the conclusion that it is our future success and happiness which matters most to us and our fellow men. Therefore, let us hold our heads high in the face of disappointment and sorrow, and determine that nothing will keep us from taking our one, big chance. Grace Kellev. ’34.