Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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.

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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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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.