Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 13 THE CLASS WILL We, the members of the senior class of 1935 of the Sumner Hig ' h School, Town of Holbrook, County of Norfolk, State of Massachusetts, United States of America, Western Hemisphere of the Earth, being somewhat sound of mind and memory, and considering the uncertainties of this frail and transitory life do, therefore make, or- dain, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. First: to the entire school w.e leave our following virtues: Charity, that they may contribute to, as faithfully as we did, and support the Athletic Association; Honesty, that there may not be any cheating in class; Obedience, that all pupils may obey their teachers as promptly as we have; and finally. Love, that our successors may cherish the memories of our school and love with all their hearts their teachers, books, and classmates as well as we have loved ours. We seniors bequeath to the juniors the watching of the various clocks at Sumner. We know that if they are watched with half the care that was shown this year they will never be lost. We leave to the junior class the well known “niche” outside Miss Megley’s room. We hope they have as much use for it as we did. Bob Colburn leaves his position as cap- tain of the football team to Phil Burns. We hope he’ll be able to lead an equally good team to victory as Bob did. Tony Zarelli bequeaths his ability to trip the light fantastic to Robert Barrett that he may take Tony’s place next year in winning the prize waltz. Fred Welsford bequeaths his everlast- ing gift of gab to Jim Magee. (We won- der if he needs it.) Gardner Mills leaves his executive ability as Senior Class President to Roland Kearns. Helen Koski leaves her charming giggle to Ruth Martin. . Phylis MacPherson bequeaths her grace and daintiness to Marion Churchill. We leave Miss Megley’s quotations from Burns to the incoming Senior Class with the hope that their gum chewing will per- mit her frequent use of them. Carlotta “Killer” Casperson leaves her ability to protect the girls of the senior class to Ouida Holmes. To Mr. Neal, Hal Thayer bequeaths his ability as a detective so that he will not miss his help in solving the different crimes committed around the school. Rita Lang leaves her quiet unassuming ways to Vivion Kemp. Jake Huntington leaves his pep, vim, and vigor in the tackle position to Leo Randall so that Sumner won’t lack its old fight. Georgie George leaves his popularity as well as his personality to Paul Bowers. Toe Eldredge leaves the exciting stories of his escapades at Red Pier to whoever goes there. Bob Colburn bequeaths his world’s five- mile record as a goal for all juniors to aim at. See Colburn for all informatioji. Marie Danos bequeaths her record of being late or having the most tardy marks in the senior class to the Moquin sisters. Roy Smith leaves his reputation as “The rider of the plains” to Joe Smith. Pat Lyons bequeaths her insatiable in- terest in the staff of a certain radio sta- tion to Edith Flanagan. Deanie Sullivan leaves her sunny dispo- sition to Blanche Moquin. Honey Andrew leaves her way with the men to Frances Bisbee. Jake Huntington bequeaths his argu- mentative powers to Joe Behan. Dot Hooke bequeaths her reputation as heart breaker of the senior class to Louise Morton. Bob McGaughey leaves his ability to write such interesting essays to Aubrey Clark. We bequaeth the beautiful voice of Clayton Hooker to Teddy Jordling -o he will be on key at least once in a while. To Mr. Walsh the senior class wills a new slang expression “Hot Socks” instead of “Holy Cow.” To Mary Stonkus, Pat Lyons leaves her height so that Mary will not feel too con- spicuous when she dances with Junie. Dorothy Hooke bequeaths to the Moquin sisters her title as champion absentee. As Dorothy has kept the office girls busy writ- ing makeup slips, she hopes her successors will continue. We bequeath to the incoming seniors Miss Megley’s able assistance for their senior play. We hope it is as much of a success as ours if possible. me entire senior class leaves with ail the teachers the fond memories of the most illustrious class that ever graduated from Sumner in hopes that they will cher- ish them forever. We leave also all our books and desks to the incoming senior class. May they; feel proud to occupy them and use the same books that such a remarkable class as that of nineteen hun- dred and thirty five has used. In testimony whereof we have here unto set our hands this seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thou- sand nine hundred and thirty five. Senior Class 1935. Signed, published, and declared by above named Senior Class of one thousand nine hundred and thirty five and for its last will and testament in the presence of us, and each of us, who, in their presence and at their request, and in the presence of each have here unto subscribed my name as witness: Geraldine Behan, of the Town of flolbiook and State of Mass.

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12 THE ECHO Spiii ' L of 1935: “She is also in Hollywood, is becoming’ quite famous for her cartoons of Hetty Boop. Se does this Horn her reflections in the mirror.” Spirit of Sumner: “Do you remember the brother and sister who graduated that year?” Spirit of 1935: “You mean the Lang’s. Kita and Albert? Albert became a very successful sheriff, and Rita is teaching French and Latin at Sumner while Miss Bartlett is vacationing at Miami. “ Spir.t of Sumner: “So they are still in Holbrook. Are there any others who have remained in Holbrook or Brook- ville? You know, I don’t get out much.” Sjiirit of 1935: “There is Lester Leonard, who after he graduated started a mod- ernistic truck farm specializing in big- ger and better vegetables. It has proved to be very successful, and he now has farms scattered throughout the East. It is rumored that he made his start from the return of a dime chain letter.” S])irit of Sumner: “That sounds as if he is doing well. But what became of Alma Mangott?” Spirit of 1935: “She is a trained nurse and aids all when they are in need of advice or care, and is extremely suc- cessful with all her patients.” Spirit of Sumner: “Have you seen any- thing of Bob McGaughey. Spirit of 1935: “Yes, he is now a famous racer. Just the other day he went over the finishing line with a bang, and he is now in Cole’s Sanatorium being treated for a broken back and fractured skull.” Spirit of Sumner: “That’s not such a happy ending even though he did win the race.” Spirit of 1935: “Oh, but this is only the second accident during his yeais ' f rac- ing, which is a wonderful reccrd. His old pal, Elmer Crandlemere, ps now re- covering from the attack of a panther which leaped from the brush while he was in Africa exploring.” Spirit of Sumner: “That is too bad, but one always meets the perils of jungle life when travelling in Africa and other un- civilized countries.” Spirit of 1935: “Elmer is used to such ac- cidents as he has lived for ten years in an African settlement. He is a well- known explorer and has captured many wild jungle beasts.” Spirit of Sumner: “Another one who went with McGaugh y and Crandlemere was Roy Smith. What became of him?” Spirit of 1935: “He just made a non-stop fight around the world. No one thought it could be done, but Junv certainly showed them it could. Although his trip was successful, he spent two months in a hospital on his return because of exhaustion and exposure.” Spirit of Sumner: “That’s wonderful. I hear that Ian Shipley has worked his way up in business and has become manager of all Woolworth’s 5 lO’s, and incidentally manager of Wool- worth’s daughter. Well, Ian, who would have thought it? He always was a hard working lad.” Spirit of 1935: “By the way, do you know whom I bumped into while hunting the other night?” Spirit of Sumner: “I can’t imagine. Possi- bly anyone.” Spirit of 1935: “Clifton Stetson, the woman hater of Sumner is now the pub- lisher of True Confession and Love Story Magazines. He has taken a great interest in subject matter that come in from stories of real life.” Spirit of Sumner: “Did you hear about Robert Welch going in for farming? He specializes in chickens. In order to give them plenty of water jie invented some way in which to distribute water through all parts of the yard by the use of his old Ford. Whether he pumps it from the back or f’ont is still a mystery to me.” Spirit of 1935: “Did you know that Fred- die Welsford went into the Senate and ae.»ted with Thayer for and against shorter school hours?” Spirit of Sumner: “No, who won out?” Spirit of 1935: “They compromised.” Spirit of Sumner: “Last, but n t least, we have Anthony Zarelli. Did Tony fol- low up his dancing? I remember how everyone envied his grace and rhythm.” Spirit of 1935: “Tony is now a famous adagio dancer. He co-stars with Carole Lombard in all the big musical produc- tions. He also does rumbas, tangos, and waltzes beautifully with various ac- tresses. George White is trying to get Zarelli to sign up, but as yet his efforts have been to no avail.” Spirit of Sumner: “It certainly has been a pleasure to listen and to inform each other with news of the Class of ’35. Thank you, fellow-spirit, and I hope we shall meet again sometime in the future years to hear more about the progress and success these students have at- tained. May the Class of 1935 con- tinue to carry out the work they have begun and all become geniuses.” Spirit of Sumner: “Farewell, Spirit of 1935.” Spirit of 1935: “Farewell, Spirit of Sum- ner.” (Ihe spirits rise, gather together their papers and books, and leave the stage by opposite doors.) THE END. Miss Richardson: “How many fingers have you?” W. Hamilton: “Ten.” Miss Richardson: “Well, if four were missing, what would you have then?” W. Hamilton: “No music lessons.”

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14 THE ECHO SENIOR DRAMA CAST 1st row: E. Waters , M. Welch, Miss Megley, coach; G. Behan, C. Casperson. 2nd row: R. Smith, P. Lyons, G. Sullivan, P. MacPherson, F. Welsford. 3rd row: C. Stetson, R. Colburn, T. Zor- elli. On January IS, the seniors certainly showed their great and heretofore unsus- pected talent for acting by the excellent production of a three-act comedy “Anne Make-Believe ’ Ihe leading roles were taken by Robert Colburn as Sidney Blake, a jilted and dis- illusioned lover who goes away to a womanless mountain to forget, and Ger- aldine Sullivan as Anne, a woman who by hook or crook always get her man. The complementary roles were excellently por- trayed by Geraldine Behan as Miss Lin- wood, Sidney’s stiff-necked, old maid aunt; Phyllis MacPherson as Sue Lin- wood, Sidney’s niece and Fred Welsford as Walter Ferris, Sue’s unrequited lover. The family who looks after Sidney’s needs on the womanless mountain are Zeb Luther, Tony Zarelli; Larseeny Luther, Marie Welch; Rose Luther, Carlotta Cas- persen. Mrs. Lee, an acquaintance of Miss Linwood was played by Pat Lyons. The parts of Abe, taken by C. Stetson, and Luke, taken by Roy Smith, brought the most laughs. We wonder where they got that dialect. The opening scene, when the curtain parted, was very effective. Geraldine Be- han, Robert Colburn, Phyllis MacPherson, and Fred Welsford were down on their hands and knees, peering into nooks and crannies- looking for the missing wedding ring. Robert Colburn and Geraldine Sullivan made a very lovely team. Colburn did an excellent job in binding up Geraldine’s sprained ankle. Where, oh, where did he get the experience? Another couple that deserved a lot of praise were Tony Zarelli and Marie Welch. Their roles were hard to master, but they were very successful in their acting. Tony Zarelli developed a fierce passion for rec- ord-breaking ties. What a night-mare that choker was. Miss Megley who coached the play de- serves the highest of praises, for it was a howling success. CLASS ODE Farewell to dear Sumner, the school we love best. Farewell to our teachers, our friends, and the rest. We’ve memories that linger so steadfast and true, And we’ll cherish, dear Sumner, those mem- ories of you. Fate sometimes will part us from classmates so dear But we’ll never forget them, of that there’s no fear. These will be in the hearts forever alive Of each of the members of class thirty-five. Our school life together has fast passed away, On Sepaiate paths we at last must stray. But we’ll ‘‘Strive to Succeed” as we go through life. Doing our bit in this world of strife. We want you to know at this last adieu That we’ll always to Sumner be faithful and true. .So- farewell dear Sumner, the school we love best. Farewell to our teachers, our friends and the rest. Winifred Andrew.