Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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.

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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

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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