Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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8 THE ECHO SENIOR DRAMA Row 2: N. Caswell, F. Bisbee, 1. Barrows, M. Severance, T. Jordling, Miss Megley, coach, N, Pierson. Row 1 : R. Kierstead, E. Seaverns, R. Kearns, L. Randall, M. Iveson, F. Baker. falls in love ; Miriam Severance, as Fluff ; Frances Bisbee, as Bertha ; Norma Pierson, as Belle, and Norma Caswell, as Jean, the four young ladies of Brixton Academy who cause a great deal of merriment. Between the acts Patricia Lyons, a past graduate, and a group from the Girls’ Glee Club under the direction of Miss Murphy, enter- tained with songs. Candy was sold between the acts by Ruth Martin, Frances Lyons, Priscilla Stanley, and Barbara Sears. The play was coached by Miss Megley, who has helped make each Senior Class Play a success year after year. The cast presented Miss Megley with a bouquet to show their appreciation of the time and work she put into the play to make it a success. Norma Pierson, ’36. SENIOR COSTUME PARTY On November 8, 1935, the Senior Class Costume Party was held in the school gym, which was gayly decorated with orange and black, representing Hallowe’en. The large crowd which attended enjoyed the much-liked music of the Silver Star Orchestra.

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THE ECHO 7 SCHOOLS— THEIR VALUE Schools have been of great value to the people of the world in many ways. First, we will take business training. Most schools have a business course in which the pupils are taught the fundamental principles of business. This course offers the pupil study in typing, shorthand, business methods, use of various machines used in business, and many other points. The pupils are fitted to go out and apply for work in the business world, and they are well equipped with the principles necessary, for holding jobs in this phase of life. Another course which is offered in many schools is the college course. This prepares the pupil for college. Any boy or girl who plans to enter college after finishing high school must have this course. To the student who wishes to go to a medical college, the course offers full preparation in the study of chemistry, science, biology, and Latin, which are needed subjects. In some schools a general course is offered the pupils. This course provides an opportunity to study subjects from both the business and college courses. Usually the pupil is allowed to pick most of the sub- jects he wishes to take. This is of great benefit as there are many businesses that a young man or woman may enter which require sec- retarial training, and also a knowledge of Latin, foreign languages, biology, or other subjects which are offered in the general course. This course is the most practical for girls and boys who have no inten- tion of going to college, or who do not know just what they are going to do when they finish school. In general, I think the schools of today are of great value to the young people. They offer the pupils an education which will be of great help and of value to them in any phase of life. I think that a boy or girl should at least finish high school and receive his diploma as it will aid him greatly when he starts out to earn his own living. Norma E. Pierson, ’36. THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY On December 20, twelve of the so-called dignified Seniors pre- sented a three act comedy, “Oh! Professor.” The players, compli- mented by everyone for their excellent acting, were as follows : Theo- dore Jordling, as Jake, the school janitor; Ruth Kierstead, as Miss Frederica, the assistant to the Dean of Brixton Academy; Frank Baker, as Dr. Aristotle, the dean ; Roland Kearns, as Michael Pember- ton, the young playboy who disguises himself as a professor; Mabel Iveson, as Mile. Fifi, the little French girl who follows Michael to America; Leo Randall, as Professor Percival Courtwright, whom Michael befriends and disguises as Captain Montmorency ; Irving Bar- rows, as Jimmy Anderson, a friend of Michael, who is in need of a friend, and causes a great deal of laughter ; (He would make a good- looking girl. Wouldn’t he?) Esther Seaverns, as Patricia Patterson, a young girl attending Brixton Academy, and with whom Michael

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THE ECHO 9 Prizes were awarded for the two best costumes. They went to Willard Hamilton and Geraldine Collins; and for the two best prize waltzers, Ouida Holmes and Leo Randall. Few appeared in costumes because of the date, which was postponed from November 1 to Novem- ber 8 because of another local social’s interfering. Many thought it was too late to wear Hallowe’en costumes. The faculty members who were present were Miss Megley, Mrs. Abbott, Mr. Neal, and Mr. Naverouskis. This dance was a success financially as well as socially because there ’s nothing quite like a school dance when the fellows get together and show off the “lights of their life” and everything turns out fine. WHAT MY FOUR YEARS IN HIGH SCHOOL HAVE DONE FOR ME I feel that I have gained immeasurably during my four years in high school, both in knowledge and friendship. To me they have been four happy, profitable years that will always stand out in my memory. There are several reasons for my thinking this, and I shall attempt to give some of them in this theme. The greatest thing high school has done for me is probably the knowledge I have derived from my several subjects. I have developed a wider range in my understanding of English literature and a more correct use of English grammar. Both of these have been derived from four years of study in English. They should prove of great value to me later in life. The profit three years of mathematics has given me, while not, in my estimation, as valuable as English, should; however, assist me in almost any kind of employment I might take up later. The best use I have obtained from foreign languages is assist- ance in my other studies. This is true because of the fact that so many English words have their origin either in the French or Latin languages. The sciences studied in high school give one a more prac- tical education. They invariably deal with things we are in constant contact with. Thus, their benefits should be as great to me as to any high school student. During my four years in high school I have met and become acquainted with several new people, providing another value to my high school years. After having studied with other pupils for four years, one feels that he knows them well and has made several new friendships. Thus he broadens his range of interest and profits accordingly. Another thing high school has done for me is to prepare me for my adventure into life. Knowledge, friendship, experience — all these will combine to assist me in gaining success in life. They have shown me that life holds no terrors for the one who meets it bravely. The great benefit that my four years in high school have been to me can never, to my mind, be equaled, and so I leave Sumner High School with a deep feeling of gratitude for what it has done for me. Roland Kearns.