Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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.

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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?”

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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.