Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1937 volume:

THE ECHO vol. xiii SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL, HOLBROOK, MASS., JUNE 1937 no. 1 ECHO STAFF 1936-1937 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paul Wiggins ASSISTANT EDITOR George Gagnon BUSINESS MANAGER William Sands ASSISTANT MANAGER Lucy Kenstowicz LITERARY EDITOR George Mullins LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE Hilton Murdock ATHLETIC EDITOR Charles Jervey ALUMNI EDITOR Mary O’Connor JOKE EDITOR (Girl) Rose Moran JOKE EDITOR (Boy) Leo McKinnon CLASS EDITORS: 1937 Mary Smith, Charlotte Miles 1938 Martha Morse 1939 Ann McGaughey, Jean Gagnon 1940 Audrey Clark, Robert Mitchell TYPISTS Barbara Sears, Priscilla Stanley, Anastacia George, Rhoda Freethy CLUB EDITOR Alice Franklin FACULTY ADVISER Miss Megley DEDICATION TO THE SENIORS You are the happy and enthusiastic people whom Sumner has known for the last four years. She has known you in your work and in your play. She has seen you at your best and at moments, perhaps, at your worst, she has shared in your sorrows, and she has rejoiced in your happiness. Now you are going into the world, where your pathways divide. But you will always look back to Sumner with fond memories and love in your heart. Sumner, too, will remember and will keep a special corner of her heart reserved for you, the Seniors of 1937. Good luck and the best of success in your ventures! 2 THE ECHO SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS WILLIAM HENRY SANDS, Class President North Franklin Street “Billy” “ Hath he not always pleasures, always friends?” Hobby: Sports Activities: Football 2, 3, 4 (Captain); Basketball 3, 4 (Captain); Baseball 3. 4; Science Club 1: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 (Student Leader) ; Echo 2, 3. 4- French Club 2; Drum and Bugle Corps 2, 3; Treasurer 2; President 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo Plays; Music Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY ELIZABETH SMITH, Vice President 48 Pleasant Street “Mary” “ er cheeks bloomed with roses and health.” Hobby: Freckles Activities: Glee Club 1, 2; Vice President 1, 3, 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Drama; Athletic Play 3; French Club 2, 3; Senior Drama; Gym Meet 1, 2; Concert 1, 2. GEORGE ALBERT MULLIN, Class Treasurer 69 Maplewood Avenue “Woof-Woof” Hobby: Brookville Activities: Glee Club 1; Athletic Dramas 3; Senior Drama; Baseball 3; Treasurer 3, 4; President 2; Science Club 1; French Club 2, 3; Echo 4. ROSE AGNES MORAN, Class Secretary 66 Chandler Street “Rosy” “Laugh and grow fat.” Hobby: Roller Skating Activities: Glee Club 1: Librarian 1, 2; Echo 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Office 4; Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Echo Drama 4; Athletic Plays 4. THE ECHO 3 Charlotte Brooks “Of foreign lands she oft doth muse.” Hobby: Foreign Corres- pondence Louise G. Carter “Sis” “ The fastest colors are those that wont run.” Hobby: Basketball Activities: Glee Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Drama 4; French Club 2. Ingrid Caspersen “Mousey” “ Contentment is a pearl of great price.” Activities: Office 4; Com- mercial Club 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2. Audrey M. Clark “Ray” “Full of sweet indiffer- ence.” Hobby: Cooking Activities: Glee Club 3; Echo 4. Edward S. Colburn “Eddy” “Still he mused and dreamed of fame.” Hobby: Autos Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 4; Athle- tic Plays 3; Senior Drama 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3; Music Concert 1, 2, 3. Mary I. O ' Connor “O kie” “The hand that has made you fair has made you good.” Hobby: Driving Activities: Glee Club 2; French Club 2; Gym Meet 2; Senior Drama; Re- porter 4; R fle Club 3; Echo 4. Dorothy E. Crosby “Dot” “A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, most divinely fair.” Hobby: Movies Activities: Glee, Club 1; Gym Exhibition 2; Office 4; Librarian 3; Commer- cial Club 3, 4; Athletic Drama 1 ; F reshman F rolic. Daniel F. Daly “Dan” “When grow up l shall put away all childish things.” Hobby: Eating Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Drama 4; Ath- letic plays 2; Class Treas- urer 1; Gym Meet 1, 2, 3; Manager of Baseball, Basketball, Football 4; French Club 2; Science 1; Music Festival 2, 4. Arnold R. Eager “Buddy” “Secret and self contained and solitary.” Hobby: Sports Activities: Science Club 1. Pearl E. Fowler “Deeds show what we are.” Hobby: Stamp Collecting Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Craft Club 3, 4; Drawing 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4. 4 THE ECHO Rhoda A. Freethy “Dings” “Efficient and resource- ful. Hobby: Art Activities: Echo 4; Com- mercial Club 3; Office Staff 4; Senior Drama 4. Rose Garabedian “Rosie” “A still and quiet con- science.” Hobby: Walking Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4; Commercial Club 3, 4. Anastacia George “Anna” “I’ll do anything that you’ll do.” Hobby: Sports Activities: Glee Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Arts and Craft 1, 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Echo 3, 4; Ath- letic Drama 4; Archery Club 1; Freshman Festi- val 1; Music Festival 1, 2. Arthur E. Goodnow “Art” “Happy am I; from care I’m free! Why aren’t they all con- tented like me?” Hobby: Hunting Activities: Gym 4; Foot- ball 3, 4. Ernest E. Groves “E rnie” “Just and steady of pur- pose — his countenance is the index of his mind.” Hobby: Woodworking — Power Tools Activities : Senior Drama 4. Willard K. Hamilton, Jr. “ Music hath charm to soothe the savage beasts.” Hobby: Carpentry Activities: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3, 4; Athletic Play 4; Bugle Corp 2. 3; French Club 2; Rifle Club 1, 2. George W. Jones “I dare do all that may be- come a man; who dares do more is none.” Hobby: Music Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Play; Echo Staff 3; French Club 2, 3, 4; Pres, of French Club; French Play; Mu- sical Concert 4; Gym Team 4; Track Team 3, 4; Track Me.et 3. Richard F. Kelley “Joys have I many; cares have I none.” Hobby: Sports Activities: Glee Club 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 4; Football Plays 4. Leo B. McKinnon, Jr. “Heart whole and fancy free.” Hobby: Guns Activities: Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Senior Play; Sopho- more. Play; Gym Meet 2, 3; French Club 2, 3, 4; Athletic Dramas 1, 2; Echo Plays 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Corps 2, 3; Music Festi- val 1, 2, 3, 4; Soience Club 1. Richard E. Kunan “He needs no praise. His deeds speak for him.” Hobby: Radio, Sports Activities: Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Sci- ence Club 1 ; French Club 1, 2, 3; Echo Staff 1; Pro merito 3. THE ECHO 5 Charlotte A. Miles “Clisrlie” “ Were born to be happy.” Hobby: Having fun Activities: Echo 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Commer- cial Club 3; Basketball 2. Leona P. Mitchell “ Dream not with the ris- ing sun.” Hobby: Movies Activities: Glee Club 2; Office 4; Senior Drama 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. Clenieth Mitchell, Jr. “Joe” “A horse, a horse, my king- dom for a horse.” Hobby: Brookville Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Ath- letic Plays 1, 2; Echo Plays 3; Echo 4; French Club 2; Science Club 1; Music Festival 2, 4. Arthur E. Moran “Art” “A little learning is a dan- gerous thing.” Hobby: Staying in nights Activities: Glee Club 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4. Howard H. Murdock “Rollo” — “Blimp” “A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing.” Hobby: Aviation Activities: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Echo 3, 4; Sophomore Drama ; Senior Drama ; Pyramids 1, 2. 3, 4; Ath- letic Plays; Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Football 3; Baseball 4: French Club; Musical Concert 1, 2, 3; Gym Ex- hibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Team 3, 4; Science Club 1. Norma W. Poole “Pooley” “ No friend like a true friend.” Hobby: Music Activities: Glee, Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; Sopho- more Drama; Senior Drama; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; French Club 2; Mu- sic Concert 1, 2, 3, 4. Hugh S. Pudsey “Puds” “Verbosity is cured by a wide vocabulary.” Hobby: Clamming Activities: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Barbara A. Sears “Minnie” “Laugh thy girlish laugh- ter.” Hobby: Driving Activities: Glee Club 1, 2; Lunchroom 3, 4; Echo 4; Gym Meet 1, 2; Vice Pres- ident 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Athletic Play 3; Sen- ior Drama; Librarian 1. Russell L. Salter “Russ” “Men of few words are the best of men.” Hobby: Walking Activities: Commercial Club 3. Priscilla H. Stanley “Priscilla” “Manner, ability, and good sense win the respect of all.” Hobby: Walking Activities: Pro Merito 3; Senior Drama; Commer- cial Club 3, 4; Office 4: Glee Club 1. 2; Gym meet 1, 2; Echo 4; Lunchroom 3, 4; Concert 1. 2. 6 THE ECHO Rita F. Walsh “ Silence answers much.” Hobby: Skating Activities: Basketball 3; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Com- mercial Club 3; Athletic Plav 4; Freshman Frolic 1 . Raymond A. Weatherby “Digger” “ Stately and tall he moves in the hall.” Hobby: Horseback riding, fishing Activities: Football 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. Paul H. Wiggins “A totvn that boasts inhab- itants like me will never lack in good society .” Hobby: Photography Activities: President 1; Glee Club 1 ; Echo 1 , 2, 3, 4; President of Southeast- ern League; Editor-in- chief of Echo 3, 4; Fresh- man Frolic; Movie Oper- ator 1, 2, 3; Sophomore Entertainment ; Athletic Plays 2, 3; Gym Meet 3; Basketball Manager 3; Football Manager 3; Base- ball Manager 3; French Club 2, 3; Photography Club 2, 3. Gordon E. Williamson “ Words come not easily to me.” Hobby: Horseback riding and fishing CLASS ODE To thee, dear Sumner, we sing praise While parting time draws near. Our friend you’ve been through all the days. Your memory we’ll che,er. Dear Sumner! Dear Sumner! May luck trail you for e’er. And with each year swe.et thoughts remain With gladness everywhere. The lessons we have learne.d from you Weren’t just from books and tests. Your teachers as good counselors too Did their full share with zest. Dear Sumner! Dear Sumner! May luck trail you for e’er. And with each year swe.et thoughts remain With gladness everywhere. For kindnesses we feel grateful, And “De.eds not Words” ring true. We shall resolve to push not pull And strive each ye,ar anew. Dear Sumner! Dear Sumner! May luck trail you for e’er. And with each year swe.et thoughts remain With gladness everywhere.. Tune: America the Beautiful Written by Priscilla Stanley THE ECHO 7 GRADUATION ACTIVITIES HONORS FOR FOUR YEARS Commercial College 1. Priscilla Stanley 1. Richard Kunan 2. Barbara Sears 2. Mary Smith 3. Rose Moran 3. William Sands 4. Ingrid Caspersen 4. Hilton Murdock 5. Dorothy Crosby 5. George Mullin Class Motto: “Deeds Not Words” Class Flower: Gardenia Class Colors: Green and Silver The first of the graduation activities of the Class of 1937 was its boat ride to Provincetown on June 12. The next event was Class Day, held in the School Hall on Wednesday, June 16. William Sands, president of the class, was chair- man and in general charge. After the president had welcomed the guests, the Class History was read by Rose Moran, the Class Statistics by Hilton Murdock, the Class Prophecy by George Mullin, the Class Gifts by William Sands and Dorothy Crosby, the Class Will by Ingrid Caspersen. The Class Ode, written by Priscilla Stanley, then was sung by the class after which the senior class, the junior class, and invited guests went outside the building where the ivy was planted by William Sands who then turned over the spade to William Woods, president of the Junior Class, who gave a speech of acceptance. The exercises closed with the singing of “Charles Sumner,” the school song. A new venture this year was a class banquet held in the School Hall. The graduation exercises were held on June 22, in the Town Hall at 8 o’clock. The speakers’ program this year was dedicated to the memory of Horace Mann, often called the father of American education. The four speakers were Priscilla Stanley, who spoke on “Life and Times of Horace Mann”; Mary Smith, “Ideas and Ideals of Horace Mann”; Barbara Sears, “Horace Mann’s Letter to the School Children”; and Richard Kunan, “Horace Mann’s Influence on American Education.” The musical part of the program consisting of glee clubs and or- chestra was under supervision of Miss Murphy. 8 THE ECHO CLASS HISTORY Chapter I As green little Freshmen we entered this great building in the year 1933. Yes, we were green, but, having a progressive class, it wasn’t long before we knew our way around despite the looks and snubs of the great Seniors. However, time marched on, and things seemed to look brighter even if the teachers did tell us we were the worst class that ever came through the doors of Sumner. It seemed grand to have class meetings. Mr. Paul Wiggins became our president and kept us under control very well, Mary Smith was selected for Vice Presi- dent, Dan Daly, Treasurer, and Rose Moran, Secretary. Having thus com- pleted this business, we went along quite peacefully and were satisfied with our surroundings. At our second “get together” we were informed about class dues. No matter where you go, it costs something, but we freshmen were rich. We boasted of two meetings during the year of 1934. Almo t all of us became mem- bers of the Association and nosed into the social affairs of the upper classes. That started us thinking. They can have their socials, have a good time and at the same time earn money. Why can’t we? Well, we did. As we were not supposed to have any outstanding ability, our class adviser feared allowing us to sponsor anything big like a drama, and of course we were too young to dance. We then came upon the idea of a penny carnival. We saved up our pennies for a few weeks, and some even cracked open their younger sisters’ and brothers’ banks. On the evening of January 1934 we saw our dreams come true — side- shows, a fortune teller, and refreshment booths set up about the hall and in the various rooms; these brought to us all that we had asked for. This did, impos- sible as it may seem, bring some financial aid. As a class this was our only social event. Of course many of our members entered Glee Club, Arts and Craft Clubs, and gained minor places in athletics. We had a few changes in our membership. Dorothy Albertazzi left our group. Agnes and Evelyn Barry came for a few months and left. George Jones came in the middle of the year, but outside of that we carried through as Freshmen with little or no mishaps. Chapter II We entered into the dignified position of being Sophomores. At least we were above the Freshmen. We found ourselves overjoyed at the thought of being Sophomores and no longer “green freshies.” We held our first class meeting November 26, 1934. This year we decided to have some changes in officers. George Mullin took Paul Wiggins’s place as president, Barbara Sears succeeded Mary Smith as our Vice President, Ro se Moran still retained her secretarial job, and the class funds were turned over to William Sands. During the course of the year we presented the annual Sophomore Drama, the name of which was “Sally Lunn.” Those cast in the play were the following: Mary Smith, Betty McMurray, Norma Poole, Hilton Murdock, and George Jones, Miss Bartlett being coach. We also took part in the Gym Exhibition. Except for individual indulgences in various sports and activities, I believe that was about all the adventure we dared overtake. During the year we added a few members to our class: William Acorn, Elinor Wilson, Ethel Anderson. For the large gain, we THE ECHO 9 lost Eno Arsenault, Norma Brown, Laurence Davidson, Fred Higgins, James Hooke, Elizabeth Postle, Marion Ferbert, and the newcomers, Elinor Wilson, and Ethel Anderson left during the year. On the closing day of school we were very happy to have passed the halfway mark in high school. Chapter III Oh-Dear! Carrying our pencils and books again and minus a few more classmates. We held our first class meeting on October 11, 1935. Again we de- cided to select different officers. Billy Sands was elected president; Mary Smith, Vice President; George Mullins, Treasurer; and we allowed Rose Moran, Sec- retary, to retain her office again. Class rings were bought bv many pupils this year. They certainly were great. On May 8 came the Junior Prom, the crowning event in the Junior vear of this great class. It proved very successful both so- ciallv and financially and made more money than any other Prom in the past, thus making this class even more outstanding. Our new members this year were Rhoda Freethy and Audrey Clark, and the members who left before the year was out were Stanley Hel ms, Daniel Wallace, Johanna Johnson, Betty McMurray, George Cartullo, and William Acorn. The Commercial Club was an- other added attraction to the Commercial division, with Philip Apt as President, and Barbara Sears as Secretary. We had two outings: one to the Blue Hills in the fall, and the second one in Scituate in the spring. The members of our class were distributed among the orchestra, gym squad, Rifle Club, football, baseball, and the Echo staff. Soon the end was near to us. We knew that next year we would be the big students in high school. However, we started our air of superi- ority in the closing days of our never-to-be-forgotten Junior year. Chapter IV Back to school for our last year in high school. To think that we were Seniors! We all returned to school as dignified Seniors to be under the super- vision of Miss Meglev. On October 5, 1936, we had our first class meeting and what a coincidence. The class officers remained the same as the Junior vear. that is Billy Sands, President; Mary Smith, Vice President; Rose Moran, Secretary, retaining her office for the fourth consecutive year; and George Mullin, Treas- urer. We had two new members Ernest Groves from Framingham, and Dick Kelly, who left us in the Junior year and moved to Kentucky, but came back for the Senior year here at Sumner. I just don’t suppose he would feel quite right if he didn’t come back to Sumner to graduate with his classmates from grammar school. “Deeds not Words.” No! I ' m not quoting Shakespeare, it is just our class motto. I think it fits us. Green and silver were selected as our class colors. Fortunately, the Athletic Association was formed by the school, and each mem- ber paying ten cents each week was admitted to all school affairs free of charge, received a free Echo, and eighty cents of class dues. It certainly proved suc- cessful. This helped many to pay class dues. The first big event was the Senior Dance which was in the form of an Armistice Dance. It proved very successful. Then came our Senior Drama, the very-much-liked book, Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. It had been written into a play. Dan Daly took the character of Tom Sawyer. If one had never known Dan, one would have thought it was Tom himself. Those cast in the drama were the following: Mary Smith, Ernest Groves, Mary O’Connor, Norma Poole, Hilton Murdock, Leo McKinnon, Leona Mitchell. 10 THE ECHO Edward Colburn, Daniel Daly, George Mullin, Barbara Sears, and Priscilla Stanley. This proved to be a huge success, the class earning more than twice as much money as they had expected to. The class voted to have the gardenia for the class flower. Mr. Neal suggested the idea of wearing caps and gowns for our graduation exercises. There was a great deal of both ridicule and praise for them. Barbara Sears, Rhoda Freethy, Mary O’Connor, Bob Mitchell, George Mullins, and Hilton Murdock modeled the caps and gowns. The class decided that Hilton would be a good chef in the white cap and gown, but the majority of the class disapproved of them, so we will have to remain as other years were all in white. For nearly two months we sadly missed Richard Kunan who was confined to his home with illness, but when he returned, he made good and was soon on the Honor Roll. Nearly all in the class exchanged pictures which were taken by the Falks’ Studio of Boston. The last dance by this Senior Class was a Poverty Barn Dance which also proved to be very successful. Last but not least is the Seniors’ trip to Provincetown, this Class Day, the Reception, and the final event, our Graduation and the receiving of our diplomas, which will be the grand climax of four happy years of hard studying which has prepared us to go out into the world and obtain the different careers and professions that await us. CLASS STATISTICS OF THE CLASS OF 1937 Despite the fact that we have easy access of statistics there are many items of interest about this class that have never been brought to light. Therefore by a system of our own we have collected these items for future reference. For a class so illustrious as the class of 1937 cannot fail to be an example of intelli- gence, industry, and general good behavior to those following. Now believe me, I am not responsible for any thrilling facts that may be disclosed here. The class enrollment is 38. It is not necessary to name them, it is enough to say that not one is forgetting his name, not even his middle name. Now to speak a little of our ancestry. In order to understand much better the brilliance of this class let us mention some of our noted ancestors. We can trace our ancestry as far back as the Cave Man of the Neanderthal Cave Man Tribe. Other noted ancestors are Abe Lincoln, St. Patrick, Donald Duck, Napo- leon, Ivanhoe, Shakespeare, Noah, Horace Horsecollar, Mickey Mouse, and John Alden. The girls claim their beauty from Sally Rand, Cleopatra, and Gypsy Rose Lee. The boys of course claim their good looks from Clark Gable and Robert Taylor. So much for the ancestry. Now let’s see who some of our noted characters are: Louise Carter Leo McKinnon Gordon Williamson Seth Pudsey Rose Moran Richard Kunan Bill Sands Hilton Murdock Gypsy Rose Lee Mussolini Fred Astaire Steppin Fetchit Martha Raye Man Mountain Dean Professor Einstein Andy Devine THE ECHO 11 Paul Wiggins Horace Lovebird Dan Daly Trotsky Richard Kelly Jimmy Durante So ends the line-up of those bright and illustrious characters who uphold the name of Charles Sumner, the ancestor we love best. Now for the general statistics. Barbara Sears was selected as the most popular and best dressed girl, the greatest favorite, the most sociable, and the class giggler. Bill Sands was selected the best looking, the most popular, the most ath- letic boy, and the class dude. Dorothy Crosby is known to the class as the best looking, the most egotis- tical, and the most sophisticated. Dan Daly was chosen the shortest boy, the best actor, and the most hu- morous. To Leo McKinnon go the titles of the tallest, the most romantic, and the clumsiest boy. Louise Carter is the most athletic, the silliest, the meekest, and the class flirt. The class selected Charlotte Miles as the most romantic girl, and the best girl dancer. Paul Wiggins was selected as the best dressed boy, the class sissy, best politician, the biggest prevaricator, and the class pet. To George Jones goes the honor of being the best boy dancer, the class Hercules, and the best singer. Norma Poole was considered the best actress, the outdoor girl, and the best piano player. Richard Kelly is known as the class Cave Man, the class night owl, and the nerviest. Hilton Murdock was selected as the class pest, the biggest bluffer, and the biggest eater. It was the unanimous vote that Richard Kunan is the most studious, the smartest, and the most conscientious in the class. Rhoda Freethy was judged the most original. Seth Pudsey was the class’s choice for class clown. Arthur Moran is the most forgetful, and the laziest. Rose Garabedian was characterized as being the quietest, the most serious, and most melancholy. Other statistics follow: Shortest girl Tallest girl Fastest driver Most artistic Most bashful Most musical Class orator Class Romeo Class scientist Priscilla Stanley Ingrid Casperson Robert Mitchell Pearl Fowler Arnold Eager Willard Hamilton George Mullin Russell Salter Edward Colburn 12 THE ECHO Class poet Cutest Outdoor boy Has most class spirit Biggest fusser Most versatile Class reporter Best natured All around girl One who tries to be comical Class historian One who loves himself Most likely to suceed Mary Smith Rose Moran Gordon Williamson Anna George Rita Walsh Charlotte Brooks Mary O’Connor Leona Mitchell Audrey Clark Ernest Groves Raymond Weatherby Class of 1937 I am Considering our golden opportunities, our success is quite assured and each one bids fair to carve for himself a splendid future. And when our history has become a milestone in the history of Sumner High School, may this class be remembered as one of the best. Also may the classes of the future follow our example and leave behind as good a record. So do not let us forget this, the most illustrious class in the history of the school. Its record as a bright and studious class should be something for all classes to strive for. This class of 1937 will surely go down on record as the best in the history of the school. CL ASS PROPHECY The class of 1937 is drawing to a close after four glorious years of high school life, entering into the wide world to seek our fortunes. I shall endeavor to tell you how many of us will rise to great heights. In preparing this prophecy it was necessary to visit a crystal gazer to help me forecast the future of our illustrious class. I have just finished gazing into the crystal ball, and as I saw these things, I put them down on paper. The seance begins. The year 1957. From Hollywood we see that Eddie Colburn, our class sleepyhead, is in the movies. Steppin Fetchit died and a successor was needed so Eddie stepped in. Blacked up and in a sleepy mood, Eddie is a ringer for the lazy Negro. We all are glad to hear that Ernie Groves has made a name for himself. He is now a prominent doctor. However, Anna George deserves a great deal of credit, for she is Ernie’s nurse. Ernie and Anna traveled the bumpy road and succeeded, so they are worthy of much credit. On the circus grounds of a large city and hearing a southern drawl, I notice a distinctive-looking chap. He is dressed in a gaudy suit, has diamonds on every finger, and smokes a big black cigar. Why, it is Dick Kelly, “The Kentucky Colonel,” presenting his wonder show. Right now he is presenting “The World’s Greatest Phenomenon” George Jones and his famous “Wonder Dog” Skippy. THE ECHO 13 Rose Garabedian and Ingrid Caspersen are now proprietors of the largest and most modern turkey farm in the East. They have branches all over the country. They owe their success to self-management. From a far-off Utopia in the South Seas I see an old friend, Seth Pudsey, sitting on a throne surrounded by native blacks He is now the Mussolini of the South Seas. A short distance away we find Richard Kunan. Kunie has just nego- tiated a treaty greatly beneficial to the United States, with China. No doubt you all have heard of Lady Esther cosmetics, but have you heard of McKinnon Limited, makers of fine cosmetics. Leo has made a kissproof lip- stick. No more lipstick smooches on “Mac.” Rhoda Freethy is now in Rome studying art. Rhoda has won several scholarships at the Brookville Art Museum, gnd her work is known far and wide. Charlotte Brooks has replaced The Voice of Experience and her advice is heard by millions. Speaking of radio, have you heard about Dan Daly? Dan is a sensation in New York. He is billed as “The Minstrel Man.” By the way, Dan just signed a movie contract for Morse and Leonard Productions. The crystal is clouding. While waiting for it to clear let us think of some current news. I see by the papers that Williard Hamilton and his band are opening at the Sumner Grille next week. Get your tickets early as Ham is on demand. Only $1000 a night. Incidentally Ham is featured as “The Hottest Trumpet Player This Side of Albuquerque.” Well, the crystal is clearing again, and now for some more highlights. Speaking of highlights, let’s look at the footlights. I see a swanky night club and hear a sweet song. Why, it is Norma Poole, Sumner’s Songbird. A familiar giggle breaks through the air and I know you all recognize it. It is the present “Belle of Holbrook,” Barbara Sears. In the crystal that giggle came from that bench. Why, with Barbara is our old friend, Colonel Kelly. On a bench near a man is lying down. It is Art Moran sleeping. Art is helping to build a bridge across Robin Lot, and Art spends his noon hour sleeping. Louise Carter, Sumner’s Water Nymph, is operating a troupe of swimmers. Louise has won all kinds of titles. At present she is filling an engagement at Robin Lot. When it is time to eat, remember the M W Restaurants. That chain of eating places is now operated by Leona Mitchell and Buzzie Williamson. They have built up a great business. Mary Smith is now principal at the State Teach- ers College, and holds a prominent position on the State Board of Education. Raymond Weatherby got his big break while working on the Queen Mary. A movie scout saw Digger and knew talent when he saw it. So now the theaters are crowded with women to see the mew matinee idol. Speaking of the movies, I see Bill Sands is being offered all sorts of contracts but he rejects them. Bill has his own band and is the toast of Broadway. A quiet evening at home with Marylin is Bill’s secret. George Mullin is now an efficiency expert and spends his time with the Eager Grocery Co. George now lives in Brookville, in a house designed by Mr. Hodge. By the way, Arnold Eager, owner of the Eager Grocery Co., is a real sportsman and owns controlling interest in the Holbrook Red Sox. Arnold, by the way, is married to Louise Carter, the Water Nymph. 14 THE ECHO Russell Salter is the editor and publisher of the Brookville Sun. The paper has a circulation of 20,000. Russ now resides in Randolph. On street cars and posts everywhere we see signs advertising “Liver Pills.” On these posters are pictures of Art Goodnow. Remember Art’s work on the parallel bar? Wel l, Art owes his success to Liver Pills. In the crystal there appears an orphanage. There is Pearl Fowler in the yard surrounded by children. Pearl is now doing missionary work. Charlotte Miles is the proprietor of a dancing school. She is a huge suc- cess. Next week Charlotte is going to Paris to dance for the nobility. After that it is Hollywood for Charlotte. Priscilla Stanley, our lunchroom manager, now writes for a homemaking magazine. Her newly perfected recipes are swell. The other day I was in Brookville and met an old pal. Bob Mitchell. Bob now owns the Hanson store. He lives in Brookville with Agnes, and his curly haired daughter. Rosie Moran now lives in New York and she writes a column feature for the New York Times. Incidentally, her novels are all big sellers. Hilton Murdock graduated from Technology and now earns his living by designing cars. And what cars they are. They are O’Connor Ambassadors. Mary O’Connor who drove her car in high school is the owner of the business, and Rollo owes a great deal to Mary for her encouragement. A certain belle on Park Avenue drives one of these cars when she is not leading Russian wolfhounds around. She is our class aristocrat. Dot Crosby. Rita Walsh runs a physical culture school in Holbrook. Rita is also ath- letic director at Sumner, and is turning out winning teams at our old Alma Mater. Paul Wiggins is a script writer for several commercial radio programs. Audrey Clark married Paul, and Audrey is a writer also. So we can all look forward to big things from Paul and Audrey. Well, the crystal has faded away into mist, but we have talked over all our old classmates. Dentist: Excuse me a moment, please. Pearl: Where are you going? Dentist: Before beginning work on you I must have my drill. Pearl: Great Scott, man, can’t you fill a tooth without a rehearsal? Ingrid: Is bridge a matter of luck, or does science enter into it? Rl oda: It’s science if you win; luck if you lose. Paul: Give me some of that prepared monaceticactdester of salicylic acid. Mr. Hodge: Do you mean aspirin? Paul: That’s right! I can never think of that name. Rhoda has just purchased a postage stamp at a sub-station. “Must I stick it on myself?” she asked. “Positively not, madam,” replied the postal clerk. “It will accomplish more if you stick it on the enevelope.” THE ECHO 15 GIFTS To Charlotte we give this block of paper. We hope that she will use it later To write her frie.nds across the sea And make them as happy as happy as can be. Louise, to you we give this polish bright To wear when you go out at night. Your nails with luster sure will shine And all will say that they look fine. To Ingrid we present this horn And hope she, ’ll let us know she’s born. We wonder if we’ll see the day When Ingrid will blow “Hey de Hey.” To Audrey Clark so cute and small We give to her this little ball. When Chet is far, yes far away, With her small children she may play. Colburn’s a sheik but bashful is he; He loves to read books on Romance and Harmony. So this love story fine we give to you; ’Twill give you some thrills for an hour or two. To Dorothy we give this pass So she, may strut with all her class Amongst the ushers in the show When to her Tommy she does go. To you, Dan, this little tick we give In hopes that with him you can live To remind you of many a happy day When you rehearse, d in the Senior Play. To Arnold we give this wee little truck And wish him also the best of luck, For now he’ll not have to walk and to walk To carry his papers around the block. To Pearl we give this poster paint ’Twas posters she, made, sometimes quaint. Some for the dramas, and some for the prom No matter for what, ’twas Pearl they were from. She gives to us poor Holbrook lads a cold and icy stare But to the youths in Quincy town a smile sublime and rare. So for you Rhoda we have found this auto nice, and bright. Just take the beau from Quincy out and keep him from our sight. To Rose though meek and mild is she To her shall go this bag of tea So that fifty years from this same date She will remember this day of fate. To Anna we, give this book by Webster And then her speech she’ll surely master We hope her bright ideas she’ll share, And then a smile we all will wear. To Arthur we give this nice, new book Which tells him how, a fish to hook. It will never, never, never fail And now he’ll return with fish in his pail. A look in this mirror At an innocent face Will reveal Ernie Groves (Sidney) Poised with gracq. This cornet to you, Hammie, as through life you go. Just carry it with you instead of some dough. When people do say, “Please give us a tune.” Don’t stand there and simply look at the moon. Jones, to you we give this razor blade, And hope that it you will not trade But keep your face all shaven clean To match up with a necktie green. A razor blade that’s made of rubber Should go to him who shaves in haste For Kelly, our Kentucky colonel, we often see With a bandage or two on his face. To you, Kunan, we give this shiny gun And hope with it you’ll have some fun. In Rifle Club you shoot so well We know with this you’ll ring the bell. To Leo we give this beautiful doll So he will have, someone to take to the ball. He always is looking for some fair lass, And we’re sure that this one will always pass. To Charlotte Miles we give this bank And hope some day her class she’ll thank For giving her a place to hoard Her pennies for a bright new Ford. 16 THE ECHO To Leona will go this little gun Then she can make the boy friend run. If he should decide to turn up late, Leona, meet him right at the gate. To you, Bob, we give this car Because in it you will travel far, And if you won’t go terribly fast, We re sure that for you, it will always last. To Art we give this little truck To help him carry his baking stuff While he is out on the road each day Working and working his heart away. We’ve, heard that Rose dislikes the name Fish And though her feelings to hurt, we shouldn’t wish, We feel this gift fitting and hope she won’t mind, For in this small box a fish she will find. To you, Mullie, we give this block of paper. We know it will make you feel much safer. You’ll never run out when writing notes To Barbara on which we think she dotes. To Rollo we give this dainty doll. It’s nearly as wide as it is tall. We know this gift will be a honey Because like you, it’s so cute and funny. Oakie gets this can of gas So that down to Braintree she may pass, And so that she may ride the country round With clouds of smoke and thunderous sound. To Norma we give this music sheet So that on her piano she may beat Notes melodious, a pleasing tune, And be an accompanist very soon. To you. Puds, goes this new song sheet To sing in rhythm with your dancing feet. And when they blow that loud, loud horn, Son, just go ahead and “Pop that Corn.” To Russell who is so quiet and still And beams when you mention the name of Hill, To him we. give this little boat So he and his girl down the river may float. To Bill we give this pair of glasses To help him study for future classes In B. IJ. soon we know he’ll be The light of knowledge these’ll help him to see. To Minnie we give this little comb So she may comb her dainty dome. No matter where she e’er may go This comb will keep her hair just so. For Mary wha’s always so full of good cheer Whe.n serving the patrons some tea or some beer, This apron will come in so handy you see. With the tips in the pockets you can go on a spree. To Priscilla we g ive this pad In hopes that she will get a lad So he oan work for her all day And make a big, enormous pay. To Rita we. give this precious toy So she may play with any boy. We hope that some day one may be The man who buys her bread and tea. To Raymond we give this little pen So to the girl-friend he can send His autograph which she will ke.ep Until the time comes when they shall meet. To you, Paul, we give this sporty car, For yours we know won’t take you far, Because of you we’ve heard some talk How you’d rather die. than get out and walk. To Buzz we give this friendly cow. Will he appreciate it, and how! When he is busy pitching hay, He’ll remember this Class Day. Dan: Say, dad, I want to ask you something. Dad: Well, what is it? Dan: If a lad has a step-father, is the boy a step-ladder? Char (at a ball game) : I heard someone yell fowd; where are the feathers? Rose (wearily) : Oh, this game is between two picked teams. THE ECHO 17 KEY POEM Will William Wood, the president Of the Senior class to be, Please step up front and here accept This queer monstrosity? This key idea is something new. We’re sure it will succeed. And with this gift we give to you, There goes with it a creed. It is the key to the Senior class; It fits the Senior door; It simply is a Senior pass And will be forever more. From now on every Senior class Must keep this novelty true By giving to the Junior class This key we give to you. The year of this most noble class You’ll see upon this key. Each Senior class must put its on And it must smaller be. Acceptance by Junior Class We, the class of thirty-eight, This token do appreciate. We’ll carry this tradition on Cherishing this key when you are gone. We’ll live up to your expectation We’ll guard from all this huge creation, And when each year a class does go, This key of ours will smaller grow. 18 THE ECHO CLASS WILL The Class of 1937, being presumably of sound mind and sturdy body, con- sidering the past four years of harrowing experiences which we have suffered in this humble domain, and with faint suspicion that we are to graduate this June, do hereby give, will and bequeath the property and supposed accumulations, worldly goods, and possessions of the Class of 1937 as follows: Item 1. — To the School Committee and our much respected superintendent, we leave our grateful appreciation for all that they have done to aid us in our four years of struggle. Item 2. — To our principal, Mr. Neal, we leave our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the splendid co-operation he has shown in sports as well as in the classroom. Item 3. — To the janitor we leave a bottle of germ-killing solution to spray about our room so that our posterity may not suffer from mental disease. Item 4. — To the faculty as a whole, we leave all the pleasant memories of this wonderful Class of 1937. Item 5. — To all classes and all future classes of the Sumner High School, we bequeath the school and everything that goes with it. Item 6. — To the Juniors we bequeath what is left (if any) of the balance of our treasury. Item 7. — To the incoming Senior Commercial Class we bequeath the responsi- bility, time, and work that goes with the publishing of the Sumner Summary, and hope they may be able to turn out on time as good editions as we didn’t. Item 8. — To all gum chewers we leave Mr. Allen and his “Preambles,” and also any gum found under the desks and seats. Item 9. — To any undergraduate aspiring to become a politician, we leave Paul Wiggins’s powers of graft. Item 10. — Dorothy Crosby leaves her sophistication and high ideals to Lucy Kenstowicz, who is also hitching her horse to a star. Item 11. — -Richard Kunan, that learned professor from the “East Side,” be- queaths his studious habits to Bill Wood, president of the Junior Class, who by no means is a slouch when it comes to mental work. Item 12. — Bill Sands leaves his efficiency in conducting the High School orches- tra in the absence of Miss Murphy to George Gagnon. Item 13. — Robert Mitchell bequeaths to Agnes Higgins all books and other school property which already bear her name in countless places. Item 14. — To Herbert Tucker, Arthur Moran leaves his shorthand and typing ability. Item 15. — To Alice Franklin we leave the adding machine so she may keep ac- count of all the dates she has with Bill. Item 16. — Seth Pudsey, the second Floyd Gibbons, leaves to Donald MacQuarrie his gift of gab. Item 17. — To Barbara Scott we leave the fond memory of George Mullin. THE ECHO 19 Item 18. — To Dorothy Tibbetts we leave the vivaciousness and blushing of Louise Carter. Remember, Dorothy, Louise has those rolling eyes that get the boys, so try hard. Item 19. — To Beatrice Iveson, Barbara Sears leaves her famous giggle. By the time she graduates she will have become quite an accomplished giggler. Item 20. — George Jones leaves to any Freshman striving to cultivate some kind of beard, his healthy growth. He also leaves his masculine powers of concentra- tion to any future member of Mr. Neal’s future history classes. Item 21. — Ernest Groves, one of the politest inmates of the Senior Class, leaves his gentlemanliness to Irving Long, alias Beezer, a meek and mild Junior who is always yielding to the desires of all. {ONE, at least.) Item 22. — Daniel Daly, despite his scant height, can tell a tale as tall as the Em- pire State Building. He leaves his perpetual motion and restlessness to Russell Cann, in hopes that it may help keep him awake whenever he gets bored in class. He leaves, also, his enviable position as “teachers’ pet” to Frances Lyons, an- other title holder. Item 23. — Rhoda Freethy leaves to Dorothy Ward her aptitude in managing the Senior Class. In conclusion, it is my sincere hope that no one mentioned in the above will take offense against, or much belief in, the material set before him. If your anger has been provoked, let it subside. Remember, he who holds his temper is the more likely to succeed. To trace the substance of this will would be difficult anyway, so — why bother? I attest this to be a true copy or production of the last will and final testament of the Senior Class of 1937, Sumner High School, Holbrook, Massachusetts. Drawn, signed, smeared and smudged this sixteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-seven. (Signed) Ingrid Caspersen W itnesses : William Wood, president 1938 John Card, president 1939 Helen Mitchell, president 1940 P. Wiggins: “If I have talked too long, it’s because I haven’t my watch with me, and there’s no clock in the hall.” B. Sands: “There’s a calendar behind you.” Miss Knutson (to student) : Where is Europe? Quincy: On page 451. “Waiter,” said the absent-minded professor, “twenty minutes ago I ordered a grilled steak. Have you forgotten it, or have I eaten it?” 20 THE ECHO SENIOR DRAMA CAST Row 1. M. Smith, L. Mitchell, P. Stanley, D. Daly, N. Poole„ M. O’Connor, B. Sears. Row 2. Miss Megley, coach, H. Murdock, E. Colburn, G. Mullin, E. Groves, L. McKinnon. TOM SAWYER On the evening of January 28 the cast of the Senior Play brought back to memory the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Fortunately, the class had amongst them characters who perfectly fitted the parts. In Daniel Daly was found the natural qualities of the original Tom Sawyer. His Aunt Polly, Norma Poole, remained true to character throughout in her scolding yet sympathetic feelings toward Tom. Tom and his pals, Huckleberry Finn, played by George Mullin, and Joe Harper, played by Edward Colburn, amused the audience with their mischievous acts. Joe’s Ma was quite well portrayed by Leona Mitchell as she confided in Aunt Polly her trials and troubles, but Priscilla Stanley as Susie Harper and Mary Smith as Tom’s Cousin Mary were always on hand trying to soothe their worries and cares. Tom’s best girl, Becky Thatcher, played by Bar- bara Sears, caused much laughter as she and Tom made their solemn promises of engagement. (This took much practising. Didn’t it, Dan?) The superstitious nigger Jim in the person of Hilton Murdock made quite an impression on all by his appearance and manners of the typical colored boy. Sydney was most clev- erly acted by Ernest Groves, who caused so much trouble for Tom. The latest developments in the current news of the town were promptly reported by the widow, played by Mary O’Connor, while Leo McKinnon performed the official duties of Sheriff. The audience showed its appreciation for the work done by both our faculty adviser, Miss Megley, as coach, and the cast of the play. THE ECHO 21 THE SENIOR DANCE The first dance of the season was held by the Senior Class, November 13, 1936, in honor of Armistice Day. The Silhouette Orchestra from Brockton was engaged and furnished enjoyable musi c for the dances. The hall was attractively decorated with American flags and red, white, and blue streamers. At ten o’clock, intermission was held, and ice cream was served. The prize waltz was won by Norma Caswell and Clayton Hooker, former Sumner students. The elimination dance was won by Albert Lang, another former student and an out-of-town girl. The faculty guests and sponsors were Miss West, Miss Megley, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Naverouskis. The dance proved to be successful and enjoyable, both to the Class of ’37 and to all who attended. POVERTY AND BARN DANCE TH)E Senior Class held its last dance of the year May 21, in the form of a Barn and Poverty Dance. The hall was well decorated to make it appear as a barn. Everyone joined in the different novelty dances and the march. A good time was had by all. Hal Gregory’s Orchestra furnished the music. OFFICE STAFF Senior girls of the Commercial Course are selected to work in the office during the year. Passing grades and parents’ consent are required before per- mission to undertake the position is given. This year one Junior girl was selected so that next year she may break in six other girls. The opportunity to work in the office prepares the girls in practical business education. Each girl takes one period a day, rotating the days of the week. If a girl is absent, another member of the staff will substitute. Each period has different duties to be completed, such as absence lists, make-up slips, mail, notices and letters to be written, teachers’ errands and. or- ders to be filled, dismissals to be recorded, and flunk cards to be recorded and mailed. The Seniors, in leaving the office staff this year, wish to express sincere thanks to the faculty and student body for the fine co-operation they have re- ceived during the year. They hope next year’s office girls will enjoy the work and gain as much information as they did. 22 THE ECHO JUNIOR CLASS Row 1. M. Strain, D. Schofield, M. Harty, M. Churchill, E. O’Connor, Mr. Allen, C. Jervey, A. Minkowski, W. Woods, R. Clooney, Miss Damon, D. Tibbits, L. Kenstowicz, E. Thomas, F. Lyons, V. Mose.sso. Row 2. L. Scolamerio, I. Long, J. Higgins, A. Neal, R. Cole, R. Woodman, P. Christiansen. E. Williamson, M. Chase, E. Day, D. Ward, M. Johnson, M. Morse, A. Franklin, H. Buckley, M. Callahan, C. Williams, R. Baker. Row 3. J. Mahoney, H. Tucker, G. Gagnon, L. Leonard, W. Townsend, H. El- dredge, E. Bestoso, R. Cann, C. Caspersen, A. Flanagan, V. Albernetti, R. Mullen, D. MacQuarrie. OFFICERS President — William Wood Secretary — Ruth Clooney Vice President — Myrtle Churchill Treasurer — Charles Jervey JUNIOR CLASS FESTIVITIES Th Junior Class Festivities were held February 12, 1937. There were two plays and several skits. The first feature on the program was a play, “Elmer Waits Outcid?,” which was coached by Mr. Allen. The cast was Donald MacQuarrie, Charles Jervey, Allan Flanagan, Victor Albonetti, Charles Wil- liams, William Wood, and George Gagnon. Next on the program were four skits: “Rocking Chair Blues,” “Hook Line and Sinker,” “It Won’t Be Long Now,” and “The Cat’s Meow.” A one-act play consisting of all girls, “The Truth for a Day,” was coached by Miss Damon. The program closed with motion pictures. THE ECHO 23 PROM The Junior Prom was held on April 29 in t he High School Hall. The hall was decorated to resemble a ship, the colors being blue and white with flags of different colors going criss-cross on the ceiling. In front of the windows were life preservers. Hanging down in front of the stage was a fish net of blue crepe paper with a large ship in the background; around the hall was a water line of blue and white with silver fish and a few sailboats. Music was provided by War- ren Roberts’s Orchestra. The Grand March was led by the Junior Class president, William Wood, and vice president, Myrtle Churchill. The prize waltz was won by Miss Ouida Holmes and Leo Randall, with Miss Norma Caswell and Clayton Hooker making a close second. Miss West, Mr. Naverouskis, Miss Knutson, Miss Damon, Mr. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Neal and Mr. and Mrs. Caswell were invited guests. SOPHOMORE CLASS Row 1. L. Michaels, A. Simenovic h, R. Stodder, Z. Polisson, J. Gagnon. J. Card, B. Boardman, R. McKinnon, K. MacPherson, V. McGaughlin, B. Scott, R. Leonard. Row 2. Mr. Walsh, B. Barton, A. McGaughey, N. Morton, P. Raynor, M. Wilson, M. Moran, V. Berry, R. Cassaboom, D. Pepper, A. Higgins, A. Seefiger, M. El- dridge, Miss Bartlett. Row 3. F. Bagley, J. Haggerty, D. Eagles, H. Robertson, W. Woodman. A. Ben- vie, W. Franklin, B. Smith, R. Nason. 24 THE ECHO OFFICERS President — John Card Secretary — Jean Gagnon Vice President — Barbara Boardman Treasurer — Richard McKinnon Class Colors — Maroon and Gold SOPHOMORE ENTERTAINMENT The Sophomore drama, “The Rebellion of Mrs. Barclay,” under the direc- tion of Miss Bartlett was presented on Wednesday, December 16, 1936, before a large and appreciative audience. The play opened with selections by the school orchestra under the direction of William Sands. Those taking part in the play were as follows: Morton Barclay, John Card; Mrs. Barclay, Jean Gagnon; Ruth, Ann McGaughey; Roger Stuart, William Franklin; Elsie Stuart, Barbara Scott; Mrs. Brown, Agnes Higgins; Cora, Kath- leen MacPherson; Mary Ann O’Connor, Madeline Moran; Dennis O’Hara, Rich- ard McKinnon. Other features on the program were solos by Mildred Harty, a tap dance by Helen Mitchell, and a guitar and accordian duet by Zoe Polisson and Robert Nason. The program closed with two comedy reels of motion pictures. SOPHOMORE PLAY Row 1. Barbara Scott, John Card, Miss Bartlett, Coach; Jean Gagnon, Ann McGaughey. Row 2. William Franklin, Madeline Moran, Agnes Higgins, Kathleen MacPher- son, Richard McKinnon. THE ECHO 25 FRESHMAN CLASS Row 1. C. Terrezano, V. Koeppel, Barbara lveson, L. Gorion, D. Beere, H. Polli- son, E. Brown, E. Baker, H. Mitchell, William Saville, M. Smith, Miss Knutson, Gardikias twins, I. DeCosta, R. Johnson, Beatrice lveson, Alma Ande.rson. Row 2. Mr. Hodge, T. Bill, R. Finley, A. Murdock, P. Hammond, J. Towns, H. Nason, L. Kunan, H. Megley, R. Froze, T. W alls. W. Poole, R. DeWolfe, J. Behan, F. Mack, C. George, Mary Moran. Mr. Naverouskis. Row 3. S. Nihtila, R. Wheeler, D. Clark, H. Spieler, R. Lyons, R. Story, J. Cote, H. Putt, R. Quincy, A. Lavangie, H. Hamilton, W. Seaverns, W. Sprague, F. Vasvitch. OFFICERS President — Helen Mitchell Secretary — Marie Smith Vice President — Eleanor Baker Treasurer — William Saville FRESHMAN EVENING The Freshmen had an evening of great enjoyment on the thirteenth of Jan- uary. The entertainment started with the game of Musical Chairs. Next came relays with basketballs. The girls’ team won. Then some of the Freshman boys dressed in girls’ clothes came out on the gym floor and proceeded to play a game of basketball. They caused a great deal of merriment. Refreshments were served. Major Bowes, alias William Saville, arrived on the scene and held an amateur contest. Next came a mock wedding with Harry Spieler as the “blushing bride” and Marie Smith as the groom. The movie of “Jack the Giant Killer” was shown, and the program closed. The pupils left with the memories of a pleasant evening. 26 THE ECHO CLUBS THE ASSOCIATION On October 9, 1937, the association for the fifth year was begun with one hundred and thirty members, under the management of Miss Knutson. As most of the students now realize, the Association greatly benefits its members, allowing them to attend most of the school entertainments free of charge or at a reduced price. The plan of operation for the Association is as follows: I The students pay 10c a week for thirty weeks, a total of $3.00 II For this sum the member receives entrance to the following activities: Basketball games (8 (a 25c) $2.00 Senior play and the Senior dance .70 Junior dance .35 Assemblies (5 (a? 10c) .50 The Echo Yearbook .35 Class Dues .80 Reduced rates to: Athletic plays Rifle Club entertainment III At least one hundred pupils must join if the association is to be run. Of course the more that join, the more that can be offered. Last year the Asso- ciation was able to offer SI. 00 above the promised amount, because the number that joined far exceeded the minimum requirements. It is a great asset to the school and deserves recognition. FRENCH CLUB The French Club officers are president, George Jones; secretary, Alice Franklin; and supervisor, Miss Bartlett. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club has no officers. Club members are as follows: R. Finlay, R. Franz, W. Saville, R. DeWolfe, F. Vascovitch, J. Towns, W. Seav- erns, H. Nason, J. Williams, S. Nihtela, H. Hamilton, C. George, M. Moran, E. Baker. At the end of the year each member will have a complete developing outfit with supplies and will know how to operate his cameras. This club is under the supervision of Mr. Hodge. THE ECHO 27 ALUMNI NOTES We hear many of our graduates from Sumner are making goo d in the world since they left dear old Sumner. Many are attending college; others are working in different businesses. Dorothy Andrews ’33 is attending the School of Liberal Arts, Boston University (incidentally, Dorothy has been voted as the quietest girl in her class). Robert Colburn ’35, star basketball and football player of his class, is attending the School of Physical Education, Boston University. Robert McGauphey ’35 is going to Holy Cross College in Worcester. Carlotta Casper- sen, Albert Lang, Rita Lang, and Geraldine Behan, all of the class of ’35, are attending Bridgewater Teachers College. Norma Caswell ’36, one of the best musicians Sumner ever had, is attending the School of Music, Boston University. Irving Barrows ’36, who won the Friendship Scholarship last year, is attending the School of Business Administration, Boston University. Esther Severns ’36, who won the Boston Conservatory of Music Scholarship, is attending the Con- servatory of Music. Irene George ’36 is attending Bridgewater Teachers Col- lege. Roland Kearns ’36, who won the Alumni Scholarship, is attending Boston College. Mabel Iveson ’36, who won the School Scholarship, is attending Chan- dlers Secretarial School. Francis Moran ’32 is teaching the Junior and Senior High School in Kingston. Earnest Wiggins ’32 is working in the United Shoe Machinery Company. Joe Moran ’34, who was president of his class, is working in the First National Store in Randolph. Joe Smith ’36, who was always good at giving sales talks, is working for the Happy Home Bakery in Boston. College, schools, and business establishments have received these students of Sumner where they are showing their ability to compete with others. This shows that Sumner has adequately trained these boys and girls to take their places in the world and cope with its every obstacle. Holbrook (at Randolph) : “Oh, look, the players are covered with mud. How will they ever get it off?” Rand: “What do you think the scrub team is for?” Chief Higgins: “It’s time to get dog licenses again. You keep a dog, don’t Q ?? you : Daly: “No. If we hear a noise, we bark ourselves.” Leona (bookkeeper) : “How shall I book the amount with which the cashier absconded?” Miss Damon: “Mark it down in running expenses.” 28 THE ECHO ATHLETICS FOOTBALL SQUAD Row 1. V. Alboneti. C. Jervey, D. Kelly. W. Severns. Mr. Walsh, W. Sands, E. Bestoso, W. Townsend, E. Colburn, D. Daly, C. George. Row 2. R. Weatherby. R. Kunan. R. Cann, J. Mahoney, L. McKinnon, G. Jones, H. Tucker, A. Coodnow, R. McKinnon, A. Benvie, J. Haggerty. FOOTBALL The football team this year was weakened greatly by losing so many good players of last year through their graduation. As a result the team doesn’t appear to have a very good showing; however, the work, which improved with each game, points to a very successful 1937 season. Out of seven games played there were 0 games won, 1 tied, and 6 lost. The games follow: Stoughton 25 Holbrook 0 Cohasset 13 Holbrook 0 Yarmouth 12 Holbrook 0 Oliver Ames 28 Holbrook 0 Dighton 0 Holbrook 0 Scituate 13 Holbrook 6 Stetson 7 Holbrook 0 THE ECHO 29 The Squad Albonetti C Mack L. H. B. Bestoso L. H. B. Mahoney R. G., R. T. Cann G., R. E. L. McKinnon R. G., L. T. Colburn Q. B., C. R. McKinnon R. T. George L. E. Michaels R. T. Goodnow L. E. Capt. Sands R. H. B. Hagerty R. G. Seaverns Q. B. Jervey R. G., L. T. Townsend R. H. B., R. E„ Jones F. B. Tucker L. E. Kelley C., Q. B. Weatherby L. T. Kunan R. T. Wiggins R. T. Coach — Mr. Walsh Manager — -Daly The letter men this year were Kelly, Weatherby, Jervey, L. McKinnon, Townsend, Bestoso, Colburn, Goodnow, Tucker, Mahoney, Cann, Albonetti, Daly. Jones, Sands, and Kunan received theirs last year. FOOTBALL BANQUET The members of the football team were tendered a banquet on December 18, sponsored by a committee of townsmen and prepared by the Co-Workers of the Winthrop Church. Noel King, acting as Master of Ceremonies, introduced a long list of interesting speakers. Coach Mr. Walsh introduced all the letter men of the squad; James Burke, sports writer of the Brockton Enterprise; Harry Downs, football coach of Boston College; Tony DiNatale, captain-elect of Bos- ton College; Elbie Fletcher of the Boston Bees; Jack Onslow, scout for the Boston Bees; Sam Long, coach of Thayer Academy; Dan Leavitt, coach of Stet- son High; Thomas Blake, coach at Huntington Prep; Joseph Kenny, a former Colgate player; and Bob Colburn, goalie on the Boston University hockey team were the other speakers. Between these speeches former Sumner players and prominent townspeople were asked to say a few words. The banquet was de- lightful and abundant. FOOTBALL PLAYS Four plays, coached by Miss Knutson, Miss Megley, and Mr. Naverouskis, were presented on December 3, for the benefit of the football team. Here is a brief summary — The Feed Store Mystery The characters were Henry Gibbons, Harry Spieler; Lemuel Pecks, William Seaverns; Mr. Philburt, Robert Wheeler; Westley Meadows, Philip Hammond; Tom Knowles, Richard Quincy; Martin Puples, William Saville; Alvin Huves, Arthur Levangie; Bert Bevins, Richard Lyons; Keeper Jenks, Henry Megley. The scene took place in a feed store where a harmless hunter, who thought he was Sherlock Holmes found his way there and started things rolling by saying there was a murdered woman hidden someplace nearby. In quick succession, 30 THE ECHO came detective, district attorney, cameraman, and the keeper of the Insane Asy- lum. Their activities afforded much amusement, rivaled only by two ancient checker players who had been playing for years and who were totally unaware of the commotion around them. After the audience was nearly dead from laughing so heartily, Keeper Jenks finally caught up with his charge, and marched him off, followed by all the others leaving the two checker players still engrossed in their game. II Box and Cox The characters were Box, Chester Wiggins; Cox, George Gagnon; Mrs. Bouncer, Annie Minkowski. The scene of this play was laid in a rooming house where the crafty land- lady had rented a room to Box, who worked at night, and to Cox, who worked in the daytime. Everything ran smoothly until Mr. Cox got a day off and decided to remain at home. Here he met Mr. Box, and immediately an argument began about whose room it was. After attempting to settle the argument by a duel with empty pistols, loaded dice, and crooked coins, they found that they were both interested in the same woman. At first neither wished to claim her, but when news arrived that she had inherited a large fortune, they both changed their minds. This argument was settled by the lady herself who informed them that she had married Mr. Knox. The two decided to make the best of things and embrace each other warmly, promising never to part, and to stay in the same room. The curtain fell upon the locked couple. III Sauce foi ' the Goslings The characters were Richard Taylor, William Wood; Margaret Taylor, Marie Smith; Robert Taylor, Irving Long; Elizabeth Taylor, Alice Franklin; Martha Lee, Lucy Kenstowicz; James Brown, Allan Flanagan; A maid, Veron- ica Seminovitch. “Sauce for the Goslings” is a story of a family who are greatly opposed to slang. The father, played by Bill Wood, and the mother, Marie Smith, were very dignified, while their two children, Elizabeth, Alice Franklin; and Robert, Irvin Long, were always using slang. In an effort to break the children, the father, mother, and grandmother, played by Lucy Kenstowicz, made up a scheme by which they greatly embarrassed them with the aid of James Brown, Allan Flana- gan. Although this play was very amusing, it was the longest and most serious of the group. IV Prose Preferred The characters were Gloria Henning, Rose Moran; Douglas Henning, George Jones; Miss Kingsford, Leona Mitchell; Miss Gard, Anna George; Bert, Dick Kelley; Steffy, Willard Hamilton; Florella, a maid, Rita Walsh. In this play Mr. Henning, George Jones, was nearly driven insane when his wife, Rose Moran, joined a club whose purpose was to make everyone talk in rhyme. Finally with the help of his friends, Bert, played by Dick Kelley, and Steffy, Willard Hamilton, who played the parts of plumber and iceman, re- spectively, he succeeded in breaking up the club by shocking its members with workingman’s poetry. THE ECHO 31 BOYS 7 BASKETBALL Basketball started this season on January 8 at Sharon, and closed on March 9 at Pembroke, the Club playing 16 games in all. Only two of these games were victories; nevertheless, some good hard work and fighting were performed by our boys, some of the losses being very small. Nine of the games were away; the rest were played at home. The Club Forwards: Kelly, Townsend, Moran, Seaverns, Eldredge, George Guards: Sands, Mullen, Caspersen, Colburn, Hagerty, Mack, R. McKinnon Center: Mahoney, Tucker Manager: Daly Coach: Mr. Walsh The Games Sharon 34 — Holbrook 4; West Bridgewater 17 — Holbrook 10; Weymouth 31 — Holbrook 12; School for Deaf 25 — Holbrook 38; Stetson 35 — Holbrook 24; Kingston 16 — Holbrook 9; Pembroke 20 — Holbrook 15; Howard 17 — Hol- brook 9; Weymouth 28 — Holbrook 20; East Braintree 19 — Holbrook 20; Brain- tree 62 — Holbrook 19; Sharon 52 — Holbrook 14; Stetson 34 — Holbrook 8; Braintree 32 — Holbrook 13; Kingston 20 — Holbrook 19; Pembroke 19 — Hol- brook 16. BASEBALL TEAM The baseball team has started on another season. The team lost a few of last year’s members that will stop the 1937 team, composed of the following: Catcher — R. Kelly Pitchers — W. Townsend, W. Sands 1st Base — S. Pudsey, W. Sands, L. Scolomerio 2nd Base — V. Albernette, S. Pudsey 3rd Base — R. Mullen Short Stop — L. Leonard Left Field — J. Mahoney, E. Colburn Center Field — R. Baker Right Field — A. Moran, H. Murdock Coach: Mr. Walsh Manager: Daly Schedule Away Randolph May 4 W. Bridgewater May 11 Braintree May 18 Weymouth May 20 E. Bridgewater June 8 At Home W. Bridgewater May 25 Randolph May 27 Weymouth June 1 Avon June 10 E. Bridgewater June 15 32 THE ECHO GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Row 1. Miss West, L. Carter, M. Morse, E. Williamson, R. Clooney, A. McGaughey. Row 2. A. Franklin, M. Smith, M. Moran, M. Moran, A. Minkowski, B. Iveson. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL The basketball season although not successful as to piling up scores was a very busy and interesting one. There were eleven games played, six at home and five away. Those who played on the team are as follows: E. Williams, Capt. A. McGaughey L. Carter M. Sorocco A. Franklin R. Clooney M. Morse M. Johnson M. Smith B. Iveson Coach — Miss West The Games Sharon 30 Holbrook 21 Howard 47 Holbrook 24 Howard 53 Holbrook 22 Alumni 24 Holbrook 19 Randolph 44 Holbrook 27 Sharon 51 Holbrook 19 Kingston 24 Holbrook 56 Randolph 40 Holbrook 17 Pembroke 39 Holbrook 23 Pembroke 39 Holbrook 46 Kingston 28 Holbrook 38 THE ECHO 33 GIRLS AND BOYS GYM SQUAD Row 1. B. Iveson, A. McGaughey, M. Smith, E. Williamson, A. Clooney, M. Morse, V. Mosesso, K. MacPherson, B. Iveson. Row 2. J. Card, H. Spieler, A. Goodnow, J. Higgins, G. Jones, A. Neal, E. Bestoso, W. Hamilton, W. Seaverns, R. Quincy. GYM EXHIBITION On Thursday evening, May 6, 1937, the Fourth Annual Gym Exhibition of Sumner High School was held. A very entertaining program was put on and an appreciative audience attended. The judges were Miss Pauline Bromley and Miss Dorothy Pierce of Boston University Sargent School of Physical Education, and Mr. Arthur Fox, Physical Director of the Boston Y. M. C. U. The apparatus used was the horizontal bar, parallel bars, tumbling, rings, Swedish box, and diving. Prizes awarded were as follows: Boys: First, Edmund Bestoso; second, Willard Hamilton; and third, James Higgins. Junior High Boys: First, Richard Walsh. Girls: First, Ruth Clooney; second, Viola Mosesso; and third, Esther Williamson. Junior High Girls: First, Betty Jennings; second, Virginia Hanney; and third, Annella Card. To the coaches belongs much credit, for if it hadn’t been for their untiring hours spent in the gym, this successful exhibition could not have been held. Mr. Neal trained the Senior High boys, Robert Colburn, a student at B. U. School of Physical Culture, trained the Junior High boys. The girls were coached by Miss West, Miss Scanlon, and Mrs. Neal. 34 THE ECHO ORCHESTRA S. McKay, H. Megley, F. Mack, Z. Polisson, C. George. C. Carter, W. Saville, T. Mack, G. Jones, Miss Murphy, director, H. Hamilton, G. Gagnon, A. Murdock, R. Croft, W. Hamilton, W. Sands, R. Finlay. THE ORCHESTRA The Sumner High School Orchestra for 1936-1937 though composed mostly of new members has made fine progress under the excellent leadership of Miss Murphy. Besides giving a very creditable performance at the annual concert, the group played at many school and outside functions during the year — the Sophomore Play, the Athletic Plays, the Junior Play, and a meeting of the Visiting Nurse Association. The orchestra will play also at the senior and junior high school graduations. On several of these occasions the orchestra was led ably by our student leader, William Sands, of this year’s graduating class. Sumner loses another veteran this year in Willard Hamilton, a former pupil of Stewart Smith, son of the famous Walter N. Smith. Willard plays as cornet soloist for the Milton Sons of Veterans’ Band and has played on the radio. Her- bert Hamilton, a freshman this year, was drummer for this band and drum-major on its parades. The graduation of our two seniors and star players will be a big loss to us; however, the violin section, composed completely of freshmen, and the rest of the orchestra members are steadily becoming more proficient and we may expect another fine group for 1937 and 1938. THE ECHO 35 LUNCH ROOM Miss Damon, M. Johnson, R. Clooney, B. Sears, E. Williamson, A. Minkowski, P. Stanley, F. Lyons. THE LUNCH ROOM The Lunch Room staff was organized early in the year to enable students to obtain lunches at reasonable prices. Miss Damon, the faculty adviser, plans the menus and instructs the girls. Marion Johnson and Ruth Clooney prepare sandwiches during the third period. Priscilla Stanley, Francis Lyons, and Bar- bara Sears prepare soup, salads, milk shakes, and other foods to be ready for recess during the fourth period. After recess Esther Williamson and Dorothy Ward clean up t he lunch room. It is not all work for we have many good times both in the lunch room and outside. We have visited Annie Minkowski who formerly worked in the lunch room; we have been to the movies; we have dined out; we also have visited the Sunshine Biscuit factory and have seen how our cookies are made, and we have visited the Christian Science Monitor Building. It has been a very pleasant experience for all of us, and we hope you have liked our food and our service. Miss Damon was trying to make Anna understand subtraction, and she said : “You have ten fingers; now, supposing there were three missing, what would you have then?” “No music lessons,” said Anna promptly. 36 THE ECHO ECHO STAFF Row 1. R. Moran, A. Minkowski. J. Gagnon, A. McGaughey, P. Wiggins, Editor- in-Chief; M. Morse, P. Stanley, M. O’Connor, W. Sands, Business Manager; L. Kenstowicz, M. Smith, A. Franklin, A. Clark. Row 2. A. George., B. Sears, H. Murdock, G. Mullen, R. Mitchell, C. Jervey. Miss Megley, Adviser; W. Townsend. G. Gagnon, L. McKinnon, R. Freethy, C. Miles. THE ECHO PLAYS The members of the Echo staff presented two plays entitled, “The Tan- trum,” and “The Wedding Present,” in the school auditorium on Friday evening, March 19. The characters in “The Wedding Present” were Charles Jervey, Jean Gagnon, and William Wood. The parts in “The Tantrum” were taken by Ann McGaughey, George Gsgnon. Rose Moran, Alice Franklin, William Sands, Paul Wiggins, Rhoda Freethy, Martha Morse, Flilton Murdock, Leo McKinnon, and Lucy Kenstowdcz. The proceeds of these plays helped in the publishing of our Year Book. LEAGUE MEETING OCTOBER, 1936 The first League Meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications was held at Milton High School on October 21, 1936. The President of the United States was riding past, so we were late in arriving at Milton. From 4:15 to 4:30 registration was held in the entrance hall. At 4:30 all THE ECHO 37 the delegates were welcomed by the new president, Paul Wiggins. After his address the Superintendent of the Milton High School, Mr. Horace F. Turner, welcomed the delegates. At 4:45 all attended departmental meetings. Hilton Murdock and Mr. Naverouskis, who was substituting for Miss Megley, attended the executive meeting; Paul Wiggins and George Gagnon, the meeting of the Editors-in-chief; Mary Smith and Bill Townsend, the Literary Editors’ meeting; Charlotte Miles and Annie Minkowski, the Athletic Editors’ meeting; Leo McKin- non and Rose Moran, Joke Editors’ meeting; Anna George and Ann McGaughey, Art Editors’ meeting; William Sands and Martha Morse the Business Managers’ meeting. Much was learned from these meetings by all delegates. From 5:30 to 6:00 the general business meeting was conducted in the auditorium. The presi- dent introduced the other new officers. The prizes were then awarded to the win- ners of the magazine and newspaper contest between all members of the League. The following were the winners — Class A: first prize — The W ampatuck, Brain- tree; second prize — The Unquity Echo, Milton; honorable mention — The Re- flector, Weymouth. Class B: first prize — The Student’s Pen, East Bridgewater; second prize — The Ahhis, Abington. Newspaper class: first prize — The Bulletin, Watertown Senior High; second prize — The Partridge, Duxbury. Following the awarding of the prizes, all delegates went to the lunch room where a delicious supper with plenty of cheers was enjoyed from 6:00 to 7:00. On returning to the auditorium Mr. Ronald P. Bridges, a teacher, lecturer, and writer, gave a very interesting talk. A short one-act play, “Where but in Amer- ica,” was put on by the delegates from Milton High. The cast was Robert Espen- hayne, Alanson Sturgis; Mollie Espenhayne, Betty Lander; and Hilda, Alice Turner. From 8:00 to 9:30 dancing was enjoyed in the gymnasium. All dele- gates returned home with smiling faces. JANUARY, 1937 The January meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications was held January 20, 1937, at Weymouth High School. Thirteen delegates attended from Holbrook. Starting out under clear skies, we arrived safely. From 3:20 to 4:00 registration was held in the front corridor of the high school. After registering we were invited to visit the Print Shop in the Voca- tional School where the “Reflector” of Weymouth High is printed. At 4:00 all the delegates met in the auditorium where they were welcomed by Mr. F. W. Hilton, Principal of Weymouth High School. The President of the League, Paul Wiggins, gave us instructions to the departmental meetings. The following members attended the meetings: the Advisory Board Meet- ing, Miss Megley and Hilton Murdock; Art Editors’ Meeting, Rhoda Freethy, Barbara Sears, and Martha Morse; Athletic Editors’ Meeting, Anna George and Alice Franklin; Business Editors’ Meeting, Mary Smith and William Sands; Literary Editors’ Meeting, Anne McGaughey and Bill Townsend; Meeting of the Editors-in-Chief, Paul Wiggins and Leo McKinnon. All delegates benefited much from these meetings. Between 5:30 and 6:00 social gatherings were held everywhere. Groups of boys and girls dotted corridors and empty classrooms. At 6:00 there was a mad rush to the cafeteria to enjoy the delicious supper, and a delicious supper it was with the hall echoing with cheers all evening. At 7 :00 all delegates returned to the auditorium for the business meeting and entertainment. After a very short 38 THE ECHO business meeting the Weymouth High School Band played two very impressive selections. The president, Wiggins, introduced the speaker, Mr. Alfred R. Mack, Supervisor of Secondary Education. Mr. Mack gave a very interesting talk. After a very pleasing entertainment of dancing, singing, and music all delegates went to the gymnasium for dancing, but unfortunately it had begun to snow so we were requested to go home. All came home with lightened hearts although they didn’t have a chance to do any dancing. MARCH, 1937 The March meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications was held March 17, 1937, at North Easton High School. Delegates from Holbrook left at 3:00 p.m. arriving in time for the registration which was from 3:45 to 4:15. This was held in the front corridor. At 4:15 everybody assembled in the auditorium to be welcomed by Mr. Gilman H. Campbell, Principal of Oliver Ames High School. After the welcome all were instructed as to the location of the different departmental meetings which were from 4:30 to 5:30. The following meetings were attended by the Holbrook delegates: The Advisory Board, Miss Megley and Hilton Murdock; Alumni Meeting, William Sands; Meeting of the Editors-in-Chief, Paul Wiggins and George Gagnon; Exchange Meeting, Priscilla Stanley and Alice Franklin; and the Joke Meeting, Leo McKinnon and Mary Smith. The students always gain valuable information in the line of assembling school magazines from these meetings. From 5:30 to 6:00 there was a short business meeting in the auditorium after which the delegates waited with watering mouths for the cafeteria doors to open. At 6:00 a mad rush for the cafeteria was staged. The cafeteria was appro- priately decorated for St. Patrick along with the most delicious supper anyone co.uld ask for. At 7:00 we were entertained in the auditorium by three speakers: first, Miss Barbara Badmington, Editor of the T uftonian, of Tufts College; second, Ed- ward A. Sanford, Editor of Northeastern News, Northeastern University; and third Miss Ruth Neily, Editor of the Beacon, of Boston University. All three speakers spoke of life on a college newspaper and how the papers are assembled; this was enjoyed by all. The entertainment continued with different musical and dancing solos and also the presentation of a Latin play, “Pyramus and Thisbe,” which was very comical and entertaining. Dancing was enjoyed until 9:30 when all the delegates went home in high spirits and with light hearts after the splendid time at North Easton. THE ANNUAL MAY MEETING The Annual May Meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications was held May 19 at Duxbury High School. Regardless of the bad weather, twelve delegates attended from Sumner High. After a long ride down, we arrived at 4:00 o’clock, registered in the entrance hall, and then assembled in the hall for a welcome. At 4:30 the meeting opened with the singing of America; then followed the welcome by Mr. George E. Green, principal of Duxbury High School. The de- partment meetings were then held from 4:45 to 5:30. The Advisory Board meet- ing was attended by Miss Megley and Hilton Murdock; Alumni meeting, Anna THE ECHO 39 George and Priscilla Stanley; Art meeting, Paul Wiggins and Barbara Sears; Busines meeting, William Sands and Leo McKinnon; News meeting, Anne McGaughey and Jean Gagnon; and the Literary meeting, George Gagnon and Charles Jervey. At 5:30 we returned to the hall and were introduced to the new officers for the coming year. The President, Roger Leonard; Vice President, John MacNee- land; Recording Secretary, Thelma Peterson; Treasurer, Alfred Fine, and the new Advisory Board officers, Chairman, Mr. Carleton Giuld; and Secretary, Miss Chadbourne. Paul Wiggins, our Editor-in-Chief, as retiring president of the League, was presented a gold charm by Mr. Luddy. After the business meeting there was the usual grand rush to the cafeteria where a splendid supper was enjoyed by all. After the supper there was an illustrated lecture by Captain Svene Strom who piloted the City of New York on Byrd’s First Antarctic Expedition. He was very interesting. Then solos, dances, and a one-act play furnished the very pleasing entertainment. Dancing was enjoyed until ten. When time came to leave, all were in high spirits after such a good time. Hilton Murdock, ’37 League Representative THANK YOU The editor-in-chief takes this opportunity of thanking all those who in any way have helped to bring this Year Book to publication: Miss Megley, the fac- ulty adviser; the staff, the advertisers, and the subscribers. It is the earnest desire of all the staff members that the advertisers, who have helped greatly in the publication of the book, will be patronized. Try to let them know that their help is appreciated by patronizing them whenever the opportunity arises. Thank you all. C. Miles: “What is a comet?” R. Moran: “A star with a tail.” C. Miles: “Good! Name one.” R. Moran: “Mickey Mouse.” Teacher: “Dick, tell me where the elephant is found.” Dick: “The elephant is such a large animal it is scarcely lost.” E. Colburn: “Why are you making faces at that bulldog?” G. Mullin: “He started it.” C. Brooks: “Hey, why don’t you blow your horn?” Paul W. : “Who do you think I am? Little Boy Blue?” 40 THE ECHO JOKES R. Mitchell: “When you got your first job, were you fired with enthu- • O?? siasm : D. Daly: “Was I? 1 never saw a man so glad to get rid of me in my life.” P. Wiggins: “Whatever I do, I don’t do it the best way I know how. I just throw myself into it.” B. Sands: “Did you ever try digging a well?” E. Groves: “Dearest, do you think you could be happy with a man like O 55 me: Girl Friend: “Well, perhaps — if he wasn’t too much like you.” Dan: “There goes the fellow who whistles at danger.” Dick: “He must be very brave — Who’s he?” Dan: “He’s a locomotive engineer.” Anna: “Mother, if I were invited out to dinner should I eat my pie with a fork?” Mother: “Certainly, dear.” Anna: “You haven’t got a piece of pie around the house that I could practice on, have you, mother?” Miss Bartlett: “Is George worried over his Latin exam?” Bob: “Is he worried? Why, he’s got so many wrinkles in his forehead, he has to screw T his hat on!” Billie’s mother : “Everything I say to you goes in one ear and out the other.” Billy: “Is that why I have two ears, Mummy?” Dan: “That giant prize fighter has to sleep in a bed over 7 feet long.” Arthur: “Say, that’s a lot of bunk!” M. 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