Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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16 THE ECHO JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Allen, Barbara Katherine Apt, Philip Stewart Baker, Irene Mabel Baker, Frank Barrett Barrows, Irvine: Malcolm Behan, Joseph Bernard Bisbee, Frances Elaine Brett, Lester Leonard Brooks, Charlotte Caspersen, Carl Casper Caspersen, Harold Caswell, Norma Louise Churchill, Marion Bradford Clark, Aubrey Elmer Clark, Herbert Joseph Clooney Ada Elizabeth Coe, Alfred Ed ar Jr. Collins, Geraldine p]lizabeth Dickerman, Arlene Marion Eno, June Kedra Flanag-an, Edith Matilda Fowler, Evelyn Franz, Norman Frederick George, Irene Holmes, Ouida Lisle Holmes, Wallace Harvey Seaverance, ] Iveson, Mabel Frances Jordling, Theodore Edward Kearns, Roland Gerard Kemp, Vivian Violet Kierstead, Ruth Elizabeth Macomber, Russell Elsworth Magee, James Thomas Martin, Ruth Laui-anice Moquin, Alma Alice Moquin, Blanche Nathalie Morton, Louise Carol Pagels, Ruth Lillian Pierson, Norma Eunice Powers, Edward Francis Powers, John Paul Pudsey, Hugh Seth Randall, George Leo Seaburg, Leonard Oscar Spieler, George Frederic Stanley, Charlotte Janette Stonkus, Mary Eva Seaverns, Esther Augusta Smith, Joseph Andrew’ Ward, Helen Elizabeth Welch, John Francis Wallace, Daniel Holmes Rachel JUNIOR PROM The Junior Prom was long and eagerly looked forw’ard to. At class meetings even the subject of rings was put second while Prom committees for this and that were chosen. Friday evening. May 10, at 8 o’clock, was the date and time set. The committee to decorate had for its chairman, Edith Flanagan; she was as- sisted by Mabel Iveson, Ada Clooney, Ruth Martin, Mary Stonkus, Vivian Kemp, Frances Bisbee, Irene George, Harold Cas- person, and John Welch. They worked under the supervision of Miss Elliot, the art director. The hall was quaintly dec- orated wdth strings of odd shaped designs, all gilded with glitter. Strings of these intermingled w ' ith crepe paper streamers of soft colors w ere suspended from the lights. The effect w’as further carried out by hanging streamers of cerise and white, the class colors, on the walls and on the hack of the stage, W’here also, the year 1936 was displayed in large golden num- bers. Leo Randall, who w as chairman of the orchestra committee, was assisted by Ouida Holmes and Teddy Jordling; they secured Herm Prada’s six-piece orchestra for the evening. As this was the first time this orchestra had played at Sumner, the Juniors listened a little apprehensively at first, but as the playing started, they knew their worries had been needless, for the music was excellent, and all enjoyed it. The checking was in charge of Joseph Smith so we knew our wraps were quite safe. The door was capably managed by Marion Churchill and Miss Damon, our class advisor. We were unobtrusively chaperoned by Miss Knutson, Miss Da- mon, and Mr. Hodge. Also glimpsed among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Caswell, Miss Richardson, Mr. Baker, and Mr. Chnstiansen, all seem- ingly enjoying themselves watching the young people. Even some of the eachers could not resist the line of the music and were seen dancing as well as Juniors. The affair was semi-formal, the girls in dainty vari-colored evening gowns and tAA’inkling sandals forming a rainbow’ of colors backed by the darker suits of their escorts. The coming styles of summer might easily have been predicted by an observer, for all were dressed in their newest and best and displayed the latest fashions in dance wear. During the intermission ices were served by Mabel Iveson and Alfred Coe, and all seemed to enjoy this rest. At twelve, wearily but happily the dance ended, and the gay frocks were covered with cloaks while their owners dodged through the heavy downpour to waiting cars.

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THE ECHO 15 rj JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President — Roland Kearns Vice-President — Frances Bisbee Secretary — Ruth Martin Treasurer — Joseph Behan JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY “Hip, Hooray, we’re the Juniors of Sumner”, — and we’re very good Juniors too. We walked into Sumner as Freshmen in the Fall of ’32, a lively class full of pep, vim, and vigor. We led a rather unevent- ful life in our Freshman year excepting when orchestra was called ; then most of the Junior college class walked out, which only goes to show we’re musical and that is an asset. In our sophomore year we lost Jimmy Albertassi, but he intends to come back and graduate with us. In his place came “Sir Lancelot” or rather Irving Barrows, a lover of sports and . Under the guidance of Miss Bartlett we put on the Sophomore Frolic which was a success even if we do say so ourselves. Also where athletics are concerned we Juniors walked away with all the prizes except two at the gym exhibition. Now we’re Juniors and still going strong. This year another member was added to our class by name Herbert Clark. We’re making a good showing in athletics this year too. You should see our proud Junior boys strolling around in new sweaters with white S’s on ’em. We’ve had quite a few class meetings this year, and we finally selected our ring and also our class colors, cerise and white. We have had in the past three years these presidents: Roland Kearns, Carl Casper- sen, and now Roland Kearns again; for vice-president, Ruth Martin, Ada Clooney, and Frances Bisbee: for secretary, Fran- ces Bisbee, Ruth Martin, and Ruth Mar- tin again; and now last, but not least, I mention the treasurers: Carl Caspersen, Adam Kmaras, and Joseph Behan. This year has been quite active. Seven girls in Basketball, the largest number from any class. The boys didn’t show so much in Basketball as there were only four with one letter man. Of course in Football there were six and two of them were letter men. Several of the Juniors are in the French Club, and quite a few are in the Glee Club. What would the orchestra do if the Juniors weren’t in it? Why, there’d be hardly anyone there. The Junior Prom was the big event of the year. We close the year by decorating for the Seniors at their graduation and recep- tion. Needless to say the Seniors will be delighted because it will be attractively done. Our last bit as Juniors will be to escort the Seniors at their graduation, thinking at that time that in another year WE will be the ones escorted. R. Keirstead: “Do you think there is a chance of my getting this poem in your mafrazine?” G. Mills: “There may be. I’m not going to live always.”

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THE ECHO 17 The Prom was pronounced a decided success both socially and financially, so- cially because all had a delightful time and had made many new friends, and fi- nancially because a profit of $17.00 was made. The present Juniors now wish all future Junior Classes many happy repetitions of the success of their own Proms. THE JUNIORS’ FAREWELL Another year has come and gone. And one more class has passed us on. We Juniors are surely hard to beat. Next year we too shall make our retreat. Three years have gone, fieeting and fast; Yet schoolday memories wdll ever last Who can forget the times we’ve had That alw’ays left us feeling glad? Yes, just a year, and then we go Away from days of schooltime joy. We then shall wish these days were near As some now wish they were not here. We’re Juniors now but not for long. Next year brings forth a different song. Then we shall think of joy that’s past And sorrow ' that it could not last. We recall so well, our Sophomore play, Also our Freshman gymnastic day. But best of all was our Junior Prom Which only means dance by another “nom”. It’s time, dear Juniors, to say farewell. Our year is gone, and all is well. To higher dignities we wend our way So, goodbye. Juniors ’til another day. E. N. Flanagan ’36. Postman: “This letter won’t go for two cents; it is too heavy. You’ll hav e to put another stamp on it.” R. Baker: “Another stamp would make it heavier.” Miss Damon: “Really, Pudsey, your handwriting is terrible. You must learn to write better.” S. Pudsey: “Well, if I did, you’d be finding fault with my spelling.” Bob C.: “I tell you it was that long. Why, I never saw such a fi.sh.” Bob M.: “I believe you.” THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra this year, composed of fifteen members, has done exceedingly w ' ell under the capable leadership of Miss Murphy. Helen Baker at the piano makes an excellent accompanist. The three violinists are Esther Seaverns, Alma Mo- quin, and Ian Shipley. The saxaphone player is Clayton Hooker. Theodore Jord- ling and Charles Williams are the trom- bone players, and the five trumpeters are hrank Baker, Willard Hamilton, Leo Randall, William Sands, and Leonard Sea- berg. ' ihe drummer is Carl Casperson, ana the Ilutist is Norma Caswell. There is one baritone horn player, George Gagnon. This year because of graduation w ' e lose one violin, the saxaphone player, and the pianist. During the very first of our school year the orchestra played at the Brockton P’air every day. The orchestra members all had a fine time at the Fair as, of course, no one could help but have. This w ' as help- ful financially to the organization. Since then music has been furnished for the Sophomore Play, Hallow’een night. Senior Drama, Methodist Entertainment, Boy Scout Play, Memorial Day exercises. Episcopal Church, Ladies’ Auxiliary in Avon, at an installation; and all school assemblies. At the Episcopal Church we were rewarded by an abundance of de- licious ice cream. In Api-il Miss Murphy had a concert at which both the Junior High and Senior High Orchestras played and the Glee Clubs sang. Ihis was thoroughly enjoyed by all and shows what the value of a school orchestra is. There has recently been added another instrument to our orchestra. This is the xylophone played by Norma Caswell. The orchestra is getting ready for the graduations. Music will be played for the Brookville Junior High, Sumner Junior High, and Sumner Senior High gradua- tions. This means marches and overtures which to both our leader and to us means a great deal of hard practice. Altogether it has been a most interest- ing and successful year. Esther Seaverns ’36. Ques. :: You can’t make an auto go vvdthout it. No auto will run without. Yet it is of absolutely no use. What is its?” Ans. : “Noise.” Ques.: “What is the difference betw ' een a photograph and a family sick with mumps?” Ans. : “One is a facsimile — the other is a sick family.”