Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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10 THE ECHO PROPHECY CLASS OF 1935 CHARACTERS: 1st Spirit Spirit of Sumner 2nd Spirit Spirit of 1935 TIME: Midnight, 1950. SETTING: Sumner High School. A small bare room with only a table and two chairs, one on each side of the table. A burning candle on the table is the only light in the room. Seated behind the table is a stately spirit bending over a large open book on the table. As he works, he enters items in the book with pen and ink. Presently the door swings back softly, and a secjDnd spirit floats in. The first spirit rises and waits until the other stands by the opposite chair. Before they take their seats, the new- comer addresses the fist spirit: “Hail, Spirit of Sumner!” “Hail, Spirit of 1935!” answers the other, nodding as he does so. (The , second spirit extracts a large book from his robes, puts it on the table, and both sit down. While the second spirit opens his book, the other talks softly.) “As you know, my fellow spirit, we are gathered here today to discuss the fate of that eminent and praiseworthy class which graduated from this famous school fifteen years ago. I always had a soft spot in my heart, which lies be- neath my happy haunting ground, for that Class of 1935! Ah! Here are the names.” (he runs his finger down the page, hurriedly stops, and turns again to his friend.) “What became of that small blond, who talked quite a bit, but had enough brains and personality to make up for it?” Spirit of 1935: “Yes, she was a bit talka- tive, but she has made her place in the world,” (laughing hollowly) “She is star reporter for the New York Sun. She certainly knows how to make ’em talk, and can she write an exciting tale. But, (moans the spirit slowly) “she’s going to get married.” (She looks to the other for sympathy.) Spirit of Sumner: “I am glad to hear that she is doing well, even if you can’t keep company with her any more. Then we have Helen Baker, the most gifted mu- sician among the Class of ’35. Spirit of 1935: “She is a great musician now, recognized by the world of music. I saw her playing in opera in Paris, when I was abroad.” Spirit of Sumner: “Do you remember Geraldine Behan?” Spirit of 1935: “Yes, and if you recall, she was the smartest in her class.” Spirit of Sumner: “Yes, I remember how she walked off with all the honors. Did she continue to work up in the world?” Spirit of 1935: “Certainly, she replaced Frances Perkins as Secretary of Labor. She was so successful with labor strikes with her powers of speech that she be- came invaluable to te government. Spirit of Sumner: “I always knew she would succeed. Oh, by the way, what became of that small athletic girl, “Killer” Caspersen?” Spirit of 1935: “She now plays the lead in Western Pictures in Hollywood. You, of course, heard that she became noted for her splendid work in the last Olym- pics, and as she was also a sharpshoot- er, she was signed up for Westerns. She certainly makes a grand heroine.” Spirit of Sumner: “That is grand, but what ever became of the class clown, Robert Colburn?” Spirit of 1935: “His is the most amusing of all to me. Imagine a bright boy like Robert Colburn making a touchdown for Yale when the college he is attend- ing was playing them. He forgot which was his goal so decided to follow the advice of the man who remar ked “Go west, young man, go west.” As a result he made a touchdown for the other side.” Spirit o Sumner: “Too bad. Next on my list is that tall girl, Jean Drummond. Where is she now?” Spirit of Sumner: “Oh, you mean the best typist of Sumner during, the year of 1935. She is the first lady Captain of the Sea. It must run in the family, for her husband, “Red”, also is on the sea, and her brother too.” Spirit of Sumner: “I had a feeling that is what she would do. Jean is the kind that always does well what she begins so I imagine the first lady Captain of the Sea is successful.” Spirit of 1935: “She is.” Spirit of Sumner: “By the way, what be- came of dignified Marie Danos?” Spirit of 1935: “She is now acting as hostess at the Ritz Carlton in New York. She looks very beautiful in her gorgeous gown designed by her couturiere. She is extremely happy and carries out her work in a very pleasing business-like way.” Spirit of Sumner: “Splendid. What be- came of that boy, George Eldredge, who never seemed to care for work?” Spirit of 1935: “Oh, he’s still playing practical jokes when he isn’t in mara- thons. I will never understand why he enters those when he hates work, but does like to dance, I hear.” Spirit of Sumner: “Marathons are very tiring, so I hear. But what became of those two inseparable boys, Jake Hunt- ington and George George? You re- member the boy who loved to debate and the one with the brown twinkling eyes?”

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THE ECHO 0 STATISTICS During- the spring of this year, a great fiaw in the government of the senior class came to light. Much to our horror this conaition nad been in existence over a three-year period. Immediately upon dis- covery an attempt was made to right tilings. undergraOLiates were puzzled as to vnat the outcome would be; now, how- ever, the suspense is over, and the seniors may once more face any class, anywhere, ana declare their government to be one of the best. Following is the belated statisti- cal record of one of the greatest classes Sumner has ever known. Naturally, the tirst thing to be voted on was the best looking. This was very difficult as our Class is composed almost entirely of good looKing girls and boys. Finally, however, alter much pondering and examining of faces, it was decided that Edith Waters won the honors for the girls, and George George for the boys. Now we had to de- cide on things mental. Geraldine Behan carried away the honors for being the smartest for the girls and Robert Mc- Gaughey for the boys. I guess it must run in the family to have brains, for Rob- ert and Geraldine are cousins. Ne xt came the quietest. There was not a great deal of difficulty finding that person for neither Lester Leonard nor Rita Lang have spoken more than three words apiece since they entered high school. This is about one word a year. Yes, we have dignified and sophisticated people in our class, too. P’a- ti-xcia Lyons is the sophisticate and Marie Danos the most dignified. Don’t get the wrong impression though, neither of them are snooty. And gum chewers! There were two tied for this, namely, Howard Helms and Robert Welch. You should re- member, boys, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”. Happy-go-lucky — that’s Louise Moran, and in these days of de- pression too. I wish you v ould tell us how you do it, Louise. Oh, yes, we even have a playboy in our class. Of course it ' s Mills, our very own president at that: nevertheless, we are proud of him, and rightfully so. In contrast we have Alma Mangott and Marie Scolamiero, the shyest and the most conscientious respectively. Orchids to you, girls; it takes brains to be quiet and to keep out of fights. You all know without my telling you tha:: Shipley is the class nuisance, and Colburn runs a rretty close second, being the class clown. Never mind though, Colburn doesn’t clown when on the gridiron or ba.sketball floor. T guess he knows that there is a time and place for everything. Carlotta Casperson is our class Tomboy and also our girl ath- lete. “Killer” sure lives uj) to her name. There are Tony and Phyllis, the best boy and p- ' rl dancers. We’ve got to hand it to thp s ' re ' ' y can step. A Mystery? Wuo is it. None other timn Elmer Cran- uiemere. We can’t say any more about Piin for that’s all we knovv. The most suc- ces.xful bluffer is Marie Welch. At leasr you ' re successful, Marie. They will have CO give you credit for that. Now the nnss- ing one. Dot Hooke’s tne name. She’s the Class Absentee. Helen Baker is the best read, ou should see her pouring over Bethoven. You’ve surely got cour- age, Helen. Geraldine Sullivan and Gard- ner Mills are the best dressed girl and boy in our class, and mayoe some of the girls don’t envy Dennie, or should I say Dennie’s clothes. Who drew those lovely pictures? Why Huntington did the one on the left and Edith Waters the others. They are our class artists, and maybe we’re not proud of them. Heartbreaker -— that’s Helms. Boy, he surely slays them, watch out, Goosie, George runs a very close sec- one being the class gigilo, and no wonder. Look at those big brown eyes. Roy Smith is also stepping up with the most votes for being a lady’s man. The essayist is Rob- ert McGaughey, and believe me he is really good. The peppiest boy in our class is Bob Welch. No wonder he can be peppy; the rest of us walk to school while Bob has a car and drives; though I’m thankful to say, not like Bob McGaughey wffio walks away with all laurels for being the fastest driver. Jean Drummond is the best typist, and does she feel good because she won a fifty-wmrd pin. She thinks Mr. L. C. Smith is coming to see her and give her a medal. That about completes our statistics but, oh yes, I received a major- ity vote for being the class flirt. Now for class ancestors. Did you ever get a real good look at Marie Welch? She’s related to Uncle Tom. I thought that was just dirt on her face, bu t I guess it’s part of her ancestry. Some of us are descend- ed from Adam and Eve. One claims his ancestors fiddled while Rome burned. An- other boy’s related Robin Hood and still another to Methusalah. Edward Hunting- ton claims to have descended from the Earl of Huntington. At least the name’s the same anyway, Hinckle. Somebody w ' ent so far as to say he w ' as descended from the Apes. Well, we believe you, and also the person who claims relation to Frankenstein. We have religious people too. Those descended from Friar Tuck, G in. and Julius Ceaser are also related to members of our class. Up to this time we never realized what a really great class we are and just begin- ning to appreciate ourselves. Winifred Andrew ' ’35.

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THE ECHO li Spirit of 1935: “They are working? in a circus; Jake as a Marker, and George as the bearded lady.” (laughed the spirit) “You should see Jake! He makes a wonderful barker, and George is a perfect lady! They both have wives. George is married to Louise Moran, and Jake is married to Dot Hooke, a trapeze artist. Sometimes Jake joins her in his act and then it is twice worth seeing, with two of Sumner’s memorable class.” Spirit of Sumner: “Quite a coincidence, four students in the same place.” Spirit of 1935: “Well, you know Irene Forges and Gardner Mills were work- ing together for four years. Mills was President of the United States of Amer- ica, a successful one at that. He ought to be, considering how many years he was in office in high school.” Spirit of Sumner: “I remember his term of office, but what was Irene to do with it?” Spirit of 1935: “As you probably remem- ber, she always dreamed of being secre- tary to the President, and her dreams did come true for four years. She was his secretary until the Democrats took charge. Then after that she told for- tunes at the Gypsy Tea Room in Boston. She hopes to return to politics with Mills at the next election.” Spirit of Sumner: “It pleases me to hear how many of that class have attained their goal. One instance I know of is that of Patricia Lyons, the Grace Moore of Sumner. She now runs Scott’s ama- teur program which takes place in Hol- brook Town Hall. If you ever saw her you would be amazed at the change. ' Instead of being little and dark, she is now very tall and a decided blond.” Spirit of 1935: “Remarkable. She always had a lovely voice. Did you hear how Helen Moran, who has been doubling for Mae West in Hollywood, has already gained for herself a reputation of her own as the most famous Burlesque Queen of Hostory. Spirit of Sumner: “Well, she always was shy, but you never can tell how people will turn out. I hope she will always be successful.” Spirit of 1935: “Have you heard. Spirit of Sumner, that Marie Welch is living on Park Avenue and has fourteen ser- vants, not including her husband, who made his money on a new invention for cookipg hot-dogs without touching them.” Spirit of Sumner: “Who is the lucky man?” Spirit of 1935: “It is none other than the big shot, Donald Brewster. I saw their mansion. Marie always had high ideals.” Spirit of Sumner: “I’m glad for her. By the way, what became of that flirtatious red-head Geraldine Sullivan? Did shg marry ' that Pdwers boy?” - Spirit of 1935: “I am happy to say that Geraldine and Paul were happily mar- ried. Ihey had two little Pauls and only one Geraldine. They really have enough money for a model T Ford.” Spirit of Sumner: “That makes me think, what ever became of the heart-breaker, Howard Helms?” Spirit of 1935: “Haven’t you heard? He married Sally Rand, and broke the hearts of many, but after he divorced her, he went oon the stage and became as great a crooner as Rudy Vallee.” Spirit of Sumner :“Did you ever hear what became of Edith Waters?” Spirit of 1935: “No, where did she ever go?” Spirit of Sumner: “Well, while my skele- ton friends and I were traveling through France we stumbled through some art galleries. While we taking in the won- derful masterpieces of some artists, we were recognized by a young artist. All she could say was ‘Dame Drummond, you certainly have changed.’ She in the course of the conversation, agreed with me that the good die young and was impudent enough to ask me if the other spirits were the remaining five in the club we used to have while attending Sumner. As we bade her adieu she handed me a beautiful masterpiece of the ‘veiled lady.’ She said it was to re- mind us of some of the parties we used to have at club meetings.” Spirit of 1935: “Speaking of foreign places, I wonder how long it will take Marie Scolamiero and het foreign cor- respondent to fall in love. Now their only problem is: Should he leave his country to come to her, or should she give in and go to him? Oh, well, the only way I can see to work it is to com- promise and meet half way.” Spirit of Sumner: “I hear that Phyllis MacPherson finally decided to -s ettle down up in the clouds with her Hing- ham aviator. They are getting along tine, and Sid Jr. goes for parachute air- ings instead of baby carriage strolls. By the way, what becames of that ath- letic red-head, Arthur Horte, in the class?” Spirit of 1935: “He became a famous landscape gardener. He does wonders with the estates of the rich and wealthy.” Spirit of Sumner: “He looked like the sort of fellow who would get along in the world.” Spirit of 1935: “Another man who became famous because of his high ambitions and stick-to-it-tiveness is Clayton Hook- er, one of the class musicians.- He is doubling for one of Guy Lombardo’s sax players.” Spirit of Sumner : )‘‘Speaking of ' artistic talent and artiste; what ' became of Heleii Koski, who Mre such loyelj? ' . l ictiires?”