Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1938 volume:

THE ECHO VOL XIV SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL, HOLBROOK, MASS., JUNE 1938 ' no. 1 ECHO STAFF 1937-1938 EDITOR— IN— CHIEF George Gagnon ASSISTANT Bernadine Ford BUSINESS MANAGER Charles Jervey ASSISTANT Corrinne Terrazano LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE Jean Gagnon LITERARY EDITOR Virginia Clark ATHLETIC EDITOR Chester Wiggins JOKE EDITORS (Girl) Virginia Berry JOKE EDITOR (Boy) Richard McKinnon CLUB EDITOR Elinor Thomas ALUMNI EDITOR Alice Franklin CLASS EDITORS: 1938 Dorothy Tibbetts 1939 Ann McGaughey 1940 Virginia Koeppel 1941 Martha Morse TYPISTS Ruth Clooney, Myrtle Churchill, Marion Johnson FACULTY ADVISER Miss Megley DEDICATION We the staff of nineteen hundred and thirty-eight dedicate this issue of the ECHO with extreme pleasure to THE CLASS OF 38 whose loyal and unselfish spirit has endeared them to us all. 2 THE ECHO SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS GEORGE EDMOND GAGNON, CAass President 33 Linwood Street “Dinty ’ “Some men were born ivith a talent Some with scrip and land; But Gagnon came holding An argument in each hand. ' ’ Hobby: Waiting outside of Kresge’s Activities: Science Club 1; Rifle Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Echo 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Code Club 4; Echo Plays 2, 3, 4; Athletic Plays 3; Sophomore Play 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; French Play 4. CHARLES STEVENS JERVEY, Vice-President Royal Avenue “Steve” “Burner of the midnight oil. He delights in everlasting toil.” Hobby: Photography Activities: Vice-President 2, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1, 2, 4; Echo 3, 4; Pro Merito 3; Echo Play 3; French Club 2 3, 4; French Play 3; Photography Club 4. MYRTLE CHURCHILL, Class Treasurer 169 South Franklin Street “Whimpy” “Bright and cheerful all the while. Her presence always means a smile.” Hobby: Walking Activities: Office 3, 4; Echo 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Drama 4; Vice-President 3; Treasurer 4. RUTH ELISE CLOONEY, Class Secretary 530 South Franklin Street “Pop” “One bloom of health and happiness, and a smile for all.” Hobby: Basketball Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 4; Lunch Room 1, 3, 4; Pro Merito 3; Office 4; Gym 1, 2, 3; Senior Drama 4; Junior Play 3; Treasurer 1, 2; Secretary 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4. THE ECHO 3 Victor .Toskpii Alboxetty. Jr. “Alber 889 South Franklin St. ‘•J II fit at the age ' ticixt hog a III} gouth M ' hen thought in ngeeeh, and ngeech is truth. I lobby : Fing- Pong- Activities : Football 1. 2. M, 4 ; Baseball 2, :5. 4 : Hock- ey 1. .’ . 4 : Science Club 1 ; French Clnl) 2 ; Junior Play M. Kooer Elwix Baker 1002 South Franklin St. ‘ The world is full of good talkers : Good listeners are rare.” Hobby : Sports Activities : Baseliall 2, .0, 4 ; Tennis M. 4 ; Track Team O, 4. EDMCXO .TO.SEI ' H Bestoso Besse 148 West Division St. bSi c f gogularitg is xcell deserred. Hobby,: Hyni Activities : Basketball 2. 0 ; Football 2. M. 4 : Baseball 4; (iiee Club 4: Hyin 1, 2, .‘1. 4 ; Tennis 3. 4 : Science Club 1. Hazel Catherixe Bickley “Buck .■)! Fnion St. “Happg am I, from care I ' m free!” Hobby : Holf Activities : Office 4 ; Glee Club 1. Margaret Theresa Callahax “Itsey 119 Pleasant St. “Lorelg in gouthful comeliness.” Hobb! ’ : Biding .Vetivities : Basketball 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2 ; Lunch Boom 1, 2 ; Gym 1, 2. Busseli. Waiirex Caxx “Buss ' - Plymouth St. “What ' s mine is pours, iind irhat is gours is mine.” Hol)by ; Hunting- Activities : Bifle Club 1. 2, 4 ; Football 2, 3. 4 ; Bas- ketliall 1, 2. Charles Lolls Caspkrsex “Chippy ' ' .■)T2 Plymouth St. “Good nature xvhat a blessing.” Hobby ; Sports Activitic ' s : Class Secretarv 1 : Basketball 2, 3. 4 ; Base- ball 3, 4 ; French Club 2, 3. 4. Marilyxx Alberta Chase “Chasey 28 Adams St. “Full of street indifference ' ’ Hobby : Boiler Skating Activities : Office 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2. I’hyllis Edith Christexsex Chris 201 Plymouth St. “The hand that hath made gou fair hath made gou good. Hobby : Sewing Activities : Gym Exhibition o ViRGixiA Bose Clark “.Tinny 233 North Franklin St. “tihe seeks to know, and knotcing seeks.” Hobby : Horseback Biding Activities : Echo 4 ; Senior Drama 4. 4 THE ECHO Kobekt Wakren Cole “Bob” Belcher St. “.4 nouth lifiht hearted and content ' ’ Hobby : Photography Activities : Science Club 1 ; Photography Club 1. Edith Feroesox Day 58 South St. “Fair and square, friendli and true.” Hobby ; Bicycle Riding Activities : Glee Club 1, 2. Harold M. Ei.dridoe “Hibby” 10 Sprague Ave. “The Cheerful live longest. ' ’ Activities : Basketball 2. 8, 4 ; Football 2. 8. 4 : Base- IkvH 2, 8. 4 : (ilee Club 4 : Science Club 1. Allex Albert Flaxaoax LiuwvM)d St. “Sunny” “You must wait until I ( row up. Hobby : Cuinea Pigs Activities : Science Club 1 : (lyin Exhibition 1 ; Photog- raphy Club 1 : Athletic Plays 2. 8 ; Junior Play. Alice Edith Fraxklix 20 Union St. “Frankie” “Merry and wLse and al- ways ready to smile’’ Hobby : Dancing Activities : Basketball 8. 4 : Echo 2, 8, 4 : Senior Play ; Sophomore I’ 1 a v : Echo Play 2. 8 : Athletic Play 2 ; Secretary of French Club 8 : President French Club 4 ; Photography 1 ; Junior Play ; Glee Club 1 ; Gym 1. 2; Librarian 4. Evelyx Barbara Haxxey 00 Adams St. “Evey” “.l.s innoant as yay! Hobby : Dancing. Skating Activities : Glee Club 1 ; Gym 1, 2. .Mildred Margaret Harty 0! Centre St. “Shrimp “Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace.’’ Hobby : Dancing Activities : Glee Club 1 ; Gym 1. 2 : Sophomore Play: Junior Play: Senior Play : French Club 3. James Johx Higoixs Laurel Park Rd. “Delse ' “Ftrony of heart, and mighty of limb.” Hobby : Fishing Activities : Gym 2, 8, 4 : Rifle Club 1 : Glee Club 4 : Science Club 1 : Junior Play. Mariox Edxa .Tohxsox South Franklin St. “Johny” “Fhe is gentle, she is .shy, But there is mischief in her eye” Hobby : Flirting Activities : Basketball 8 ; Glee Club 1. 2: Office 4; Lunchroom 8. 4 : Echo 4 ; Gym Exhibition 1.2: Jun- ior I lay : Senior Play. Louis Fredrick Leoxard 1021 South Franklin St. “Louie “I’m not as ba.shful as I seem” Hobby : Sports Activities : Baseball 2, 3, 4. THE ECHO 5 Ikvix Long 14 Pleasant 8t. “Beeza” “I come, I Hdw, I conquered” Hobby ; Automobiles Activities: (ilee Club 1. 2: Sophomore Play ; Athletic Play 2, .■ : Science Club 1 ; Junior l lay. Frances Marie Lyons “Frannie “Sweetne-HS is a virtue ' ’ Hobby : Drawing- Activities : Lunchroom 2. o, 4 ; Drawing 1, 2, 4. Donald Richard MacQiarrie 223 Centre St. “Mac” “How fur that little candle throws his heani ! So shines a f ood deed in a naufjhtu world.’ ' Hobby : Stamp Collecting Activities : Sciimce Club 1 : Sophomore Play. Junior Play ; Senior l lay. .Ta:mes MHlliam Mahoney 50 Chandler St. “Big Jim “The best of me is diligence. ' ' Hobby: Siiorts Activities : Basketball 2, .3, 4 : Football 3. 4 : Baseliall Martha Morse 15 Hillview Ave. “I’op “Her rerg froicns are fair- er far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Hobby : Sports Activities : Basketball 2, 3. 4 : Glee Club 1.2; Echo 3. 4 : Senior Play : Athletic I’lay 1 : I’hotography Club 1 : Gvm 1. 2. 3. 4 : Junior Play ; French Club 2. Viola Patricia Mosesso ]2 : Pine St. “Pat” “Her air, her manners, all who saw admired; Courteous though cog, and gentle though retired” Hobby : Dancing- Activities : Glee Club 1, 2; Senior Play ; Gym 2, 3, 4 ; Librarian 3, 4. Robert Francis Mullen 0 ChandJer St. “Mull” “An all round athlete, one of the best we’ve had.” Hobby : Sports Activities : Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain ; Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; Science Club 1 ; Foot- ball 4 ; Gvm 1, 2 ; Hockey 3. 4. Arthur Cloyes Neal 30 Wright Ave. “Sometimes grave and sometimes gan. But a likeable chap either tvag.” Hobby : Tennis Activities : Football 4 ; Tennis 3, 4 ; Rifle Club 4 ; Gym 3, 4 ; Photographv Club 3. Eleanor Elizabeth O’Connor 2(51 Union St. “Okie” “Kind, helping, and true; to ererg one she knew.” Hobby : Braintree . ctivities : Gh ' e Club 1 : French Club 2, 3; G-Vm 1, 2 ; Junior Play 3 ; I’hotog- raphy Club 1. Robert Arthur Potts Pleasant St. “Bob” “A gouth to whom was given so much of earth, so much of heaven.” Hobby : Sports Activities : Basketball 4 ; Foot) )a 11 4 : Baseball 2. 4 ; Science ' Club 1 : Class I’resident 1. 6 THE ECHO Ddkotiiy Lueli.a 8CJIOFIELD .“� ! IMoasant St. ••Dot’’ “TraiKjuH of spirit, with an cusp mind.” ll()l)hy : Skating II.DUKI) AXGEI.I -NK Stkain (� .■) Soutli Franklin St. ••Millie ' ‘SJtc .sniih’d, and the shad- ows departed.” Hobby : Skating Activities: (Hee Club 1, 2; (Jyni 1, 2. Flinou Constance Tho.m as Center St. ■•Connie “It ' s her manner and her smile That makes knowint her worth while.” Hobby: Having a good time .Vctivities: (Hee Club 1: Fiauich Club 2 : Teho 4 ; Senior Flay 4; (Jyin 1. 2: .lunior Flay Dokotiiy LorisE Tl HHETTS (52 South Franklin St. ••I )otty “Daneinp epes just Jnli of 7 an — Of all the others she ' s the merriest one.” Hobby: F assetts ' garage .Vctivities : Clee Club 2 : IJeho 4 : French Club 2. li : F.asketball 1. WlI.I.IAM EVEUETT ToWNSE-ND 2(;(i North Franklin St. -Rill “Modestp is thp middle na me.” Hobby : lied Pier .Vctivities : Basketball ;i. 4 : Football o. 4 : Baseball 3 ; Clee Club 3, 4. IIEKHEIIT Bi.AKE ' PITKEK 41 VVinttu ' St. -Herb- “Quiet. hut of mueh ahilitp. Hobby: Football and .Vccordion .Vctivities : Bifie Club 4 ; Football 3, 4. Dorothy Eleanor Vari 21 Cottage St. Thea barge” -.1 smile for all.” Hobby : Sports .Vctivities : Clee Club 1 : Lunch Boom 3. 4 ; Cym 2 ; Librarian 4. Elinor Mcriei. Welsford Belcher St. -El ‘‘Ease of heart her everp look vonreped.” Hobby: Dancing. Sports .Vctivities: Baseball 1, 4: Cym 2 : .Tunior Flay 3. Chester Wkjoins 34 Lin field St. -Wiggle ”0, hole full of briers is this workinp-dap world ' .’’ Hobby : Fishing .Vctivities : B a s k e t b all, M g r . : Football, Mgr.: Baseball. Mgr. ; .Vthletic Flay : Science Club 1 ; Eeho 4. Charles Monroe WlLI.IA.MS 40 Chandler St. -Charlie ‘‘Enduranee is the croicn- inp pualitp. ' ’ Hobby : Hunting .Vctivities : Football 4 : Clee Club 4 : Orchestra 1. 2 : P rench Club 2, 4 : Sen- ior Flay 4 : Sophomore Flay 2 ' : .Vthletic Ifiay : Frimeh Flay ; Cym 4 ; .Jun- ior Flay 3. THE ECHO 7 Esthkk LuRRAIN’E Williamson 117 Pine St. “Tillie” “So constant and so kind.” Ilohliy : Sports Activities ; Basketball 1, 2. M. 4 : Glee Club 1 ; Lunch- room ; . 4 : Class Officer, Secretary 2 : Gym 1, 2. 8 ; Senior IMav 4 ; Librarian 1. 4. William Batch elder Wood 284 Nortli Pranklin St. “Bill” “Men of few words are the best of men.’’ Hobby ; Horses, Fishing Activities : Class Officer — Vice-President 1, President 2, 3; Rifle CRub 1, 2, 4; Football 4; Photography 1, 4 : Science Club 1 : Soph- omore Play 2 ; .lunior Play 8 ; Senior Play 4. Rena Mae Woodman South Franklin St. “Peggy” “Of all the girls that are so smart There ' s none like prettg ‘ Peggy r ” Hobby : Skating Activities : Glee Club 1, 2 ; Gym 1, 2. CLASS ODE By Charles Jervey The time has come for us to part. Dear Sumner we must leave. You’ve made a bond in ev’ry heart And for you we shall grieve. Forward we go, the future calls This class of ’38. New tasks we’ll have as we set forth To bravely meet our fate. But with the power at our command There’s much that we can do. Hence let’s today united stand To bid Sumner adieu. Chorus But “Forward Ever — Backward Never” We go fearlessly, And in our motto placing trust. We say goodby to thee. 8 THE ECHO GRADUATION ACTIVITIES HONORS FOR FOUR YEARS College 1. Charles Jervey 2. George Gagnon 3. William Wood Class Motto: “Forward Ever — Backward Commercml 1. Ruth Clooney 2. Frances Lyons 3. Dorothy Ward Never” Class Flower: Gardenia Senior Honor Roll September — October Virginia Clark November — December Virginia Clark Robert Potts Charles Jervey Herbert Tucker January — February Virginia Clark Charles Jervey Ruth Clooney Herbert Tucker March — April Frances Lyons Virginia Clark Graduation Activities Saturday, June 11, Boat Trip Friday, June 17, Reception Wednesday, June 15, Class Day Thursday, June 23, Graduation Topic for Graduation “The Constitution” in honor of the Sesquicentennial Celebration to commem- orate the formation of the Constitution of the United States. THE ECHO 9 CLASS DAY WELCOME By George Gagnon Teachers, parents, and friends, we the seniors sincerely welcome you to our class day exercises. We also extend a hearty welcome to our understudies, the Juniors, and bid them note with care all that takes place that they may with some faint degree of success fill the great gap that will be left by our departing class. It is with a feeling of just pride that we review our high school career, for in greatness we are second to no class Sumner has ever seen. I hope you are prop- erly impressed and realize how very fortunate is your lot to have the class of nineteen hundred and thirty-eight for a model and a guide. We advise you to let this sight of our glorious and immortal class inspire you to greater deeds which we hope will make you worthy of the important position some of you will possibly fill as seniors. And now casting all levity aside for a few moments, may we welcome each and everyone of you again to our Senior Class Day? CLASS HISTORY By Ruth Clooney It was on the morning of September 6, 1934, that this great class of ’38 first came into existence at Sumner High School. We were about sixty strong, having one great ambition, “To be dignified Seniors.” We were divided into three groups. The College group found their home room with Mr. Hodge, and the Commercials were separated, half in Miss Richardson’s room and half in Miss Maguire’s room. Having such a large class it was only natural that we be a very active class. We held a sort of resentment toward the upper classes who looked down upon us, just another bunch of “green Freshmen,” so we were determined to show them what we could do. Many of our Freshmen entered into Basketball, Gym, and Football, as well as becoming members of the Lunch Room, Orchestra, and various clubs. At first everything was new and different to us, and we wandered around like “lost souls” wondering where to go next, but as we were an unusually bright class, it did not take long for our greenness to wear off. The great event of every Freshman Class is its first class meeting, and Freshmen usually have only one, but this great class was not satisfied with one, we had two. Our first meeting was to elect class officers. Robert Potts was elected President; William Wood, Vice-President; Charles Caspersen, Secre- tary; and Ruth Clooney, Treasurer. Our second meeting was called to remind us that there was such a thing as class dues to be paid, and also to decide whether or not we wanted to have our pictures, as a class, in the coming Echo. We being a very outstanding and prosperous class of course voted in favor of having our pictures in the book. The rest of the year went by with very little excitement, and WQ left in June 1935 with the idea of coming back the following September as full fledged Sophomores. 10 THE ECHO We entered into our Sophomore year with only forty-nine members. Those who left during the year were Robert Andrew, Frances Andrew, Winona Bryar, Phillip Burns, Florence Coe, Jane Coe, Alfred Ford, Robert Potts, Veronica Si- minovitch. Merle Wass, Ralph Leonard, and Elinor Woods. For this great loss, we gained two new members, Phyllis Christiansen and Dorothy Tibbets. At our first class meeting the following were elected: President, William Wood; Vice- President, Charles Jervey; Secretary, Esther Williamson; and Treasurer, Ruth Clooney. On April 15 this great class was able to show their talent in form of a Sophomore Entertainment coached by Miss Bartlett. The program consisted of vocal selections by Lucy Kenstowicz and Mildred Harty, and a two act comedy entitled “A Better Mouse Trap.” The parts were ably taken by William Wood, George Gagnon, Alice Franklin, Charles Williams, Irving Long, Donald Mac- Quarrie, Lucy Kenstowicz, Mildred Harty, and Annie Minkowski. This was our great event of this year, and proved to be a great success. Outside of this enter- tainment, the Sophomore year, and halfway mark for us, passed by almost un- eventfully. Of course, our members were rising steadily in sports and other activities. Our Junior year proved to be a big year for us. We had our first class meeting October 10, 1936, to elect class officers. William Wood retained his office of President; Annie Minkowski was elected Vice-President; Charles Jervey, Treasurer; and Ruth Clooney, Secretary. Our next meeting came on December 7, 1936. We selected “Forward Ever, Backward Never” for our class motto, and to this day we feel we have been able to live up to this motto. Being Juniors also gave us the honor of having class rings. I think our class was outstanding in that we were the first class to have a different ring from the plain gold and onyx rings of other classes. We certainly were proud of those blue spinel rings. But since then the novelty has worn off, for the rings have changed hands a little now. The next event in the history of this great class was the Junior Festivities which took place on February 12, 1937. This entertainment consisted of three one-act plays coached by Miss Damon and Mr. Allen. There were several small skits, and the program closed with the showing of moving pictures. Now came the great event of every Junior class, the Junior Prom, which was held on April 30, 1937. The outstanding feature being the Grand March led by the class offi- cers. The Prom was a great success and everyone who attended enjoyed himself. During the year we lost Ruth Kitts, Susie Koeppel, and our Vice-President, Annie Minkowski. For that loss we gained Myrtle Churchill, William Townsend, and Arthur Neal. Myrtle Churchill was elected to succeed Annie Minkowski as Vice- President. We left in June, our minds set on coming back in September to take up our studies once more. In September we did come back to take our place as the dignified Seniors. This great year I am sure is the best year of our lives and holds many pleasant memories. We held our first class meeting October 8, 1937, and the following were elected into office: President, George Gagnon; Vice-President, Charles Jervey; Myrtle Churchill, Treasurer; and Ruth Clooney, Secretary. Lucy Ken- stowicz and Luigi Scholamerio left us, and Bob Potts, who left in his Freshman year returned to graduate with us. Virginia Clark who spent her first two years in Portland, Oregon, and her third in Wareham, came to spend her fourth with us. Our Senior Dance of October 28, 1937, was our first event. This brought a large crowd, and was a great success financially. Then came our Senior Drama, “Anne of Green Gables,” which was presented before a packed hall on January THE ECHO II 21, 1938. The part of Anne, an orphan and adorable young heroine, was played by Virginia Clark. Everyone who saw the performance will agree that Virginia certainly proved to be the perfect selection for the part. Matthew Ciithbert was played by George Gagnon, and his stern sister, Marilla Cuthbert, was played by Esther Williamson. Other members of the cast were Myrtle Churchill, Viola Mosesso, Martha Morse, Alice Franklin, Marion Johnson, Ruth Clooney, Elinor Thomas, Mi ldred Harty, Bill Wood, Donald MacQuarrie, and Charles V illiams. Charles Jervey was elected to represent the class at five Rotary Club meetings in Randolph, and Ruth Clooney to represent the class at the “Daughters of Amer- ican Revolution” convention held at the Copley Plaza in Boston. Now for the final events of the year. First our boat trip to Provincetown on June 11, 1938; June 15, class day; Reception, June 17, 1938; and finally Graduation June 23, 1938. As I have said before this class is outstanding. We are having our Gradu- ation in form of a pageant, which will cause it to go down in history of Sumner High, because this form of Graduation has never before been tried at Sumner. It is with regret that we leave Sumner High for it holds many pleasant memories, and we hope that the coming Senior Classes will not find it too difficult a task to live up to the great class of 1938. THE CLASS STATISTICS OF THE CLASS OF 38 By Russell Cann June again! Now what? That’s the question uppermost and which makes the deepest impression on the minds of the vast multitude of high school gradu- ates who start every year out into the business and industrial world to “shift for themselves.” Further my education? Start to work? Whatever the answer. I’m sure this class of 1938 will be a great success. Listed below we find some points which have been gathered and compiled by the fine and fair old method of the ballot. The majority rules, so look not down on the person of yours truly with a critical and inquisitive eye. If some of the facts of personality or character herein disclosed do not particularly please the vanity, remember, responsibilities have I none. Now to commence: What ho, a newcomer to our institution, Virginia Clark, and with it she brought sophistication, brilliance, a studious nature, and ability as an actress. George Gagnon was selected as the class orator, the most illustrious, the greatest employer of originality, but much to his discredit, the fastest and most careless driver. Odd what people will do when they have, or rather haven’t an automobile under their control. Ruth Clooney was adjudged the most popular girl, the feminine athlete, and the all round girl. Bob Mullen is known as the best dressed boy and the most melancholy. Donald MacQuarrie is the Class Dude, and the Class Romeo. But a man’s a man for all that. To Elinor Thomas goes the titles of being the best dressed girl and the most dignified. 12 THE ECHO Charles Jervey was chosen as the most studious boy, the brighte st boy, and the possessor of a huge amount of class spirit. Russell Cann was selected as the most sociable boy, the peppiest, and the best boy dancer, Edmund Bestoso was characterized as the Class Hercules and the best boy athlete. Bill Townsend is known as the most egotistical and the best masculine singer. Mildred Harty was voted the best girl singer, the class giggler, and the shortest girl. To Bill Wood go the honors of being the best looking boy, the best boy actor, and he shared the title of most popular boy with George. James Higgins was rated unanimously the laziest, the outdoor boy, and what do you know — the mystery man. James Mahoney was selected as the biggest eater. Irvin Long is the nerviest, the most romantic boy and the most serious. “Chippy” Caspersen was selected as the most humorous, the quietest, and all in all a go od fellow with a satirical view of life. Herbert Tucker is the tallest boy and the best musician. Chester Wiggins is judged the Class Night Owl and the Class Scientist. But perhaps he likes to break Mr. Hodge’s test tubes. Eldridge was selected as the class poet, and the class clown. Quick Henry, the Flit. Most sociable girl Best looking girl Shortest boy Best feminine dancer Most romantic girl The meekest The class flirt The outdoor girl The class poet The most artistic The biggest fusser The tallest girl The class gum chewer . The biggest bluff The most conscientious The class sweethearts . . ... Marion Johnson Marilynn Chase Louis Leonard Viola Mosesso Mildred Strain Dorothy Schofield Alice Franklin Martha Morse Roger Baker Frances Lyons Dorothy Ward Phyllis Christensen Rena Woodman Margaret Callahan Robert Cole Irving and Mildred Jervey was voted the most likely to succeed, but each individual in this great class of 1938 is positive to make educational history for brilliance, industry, and ambition. These same qualifications will surely carry each high in whatever undertaking, task, or position they set out to conquer. THE ECHO 13 CLASS PROPHECY By Alice Franklin As the never-to-be-forgotten class of 1938 completes its four years- of enjoy- able and educational study in dear old Sumner, my thoughts travel forth to the future. By the simple process of entwining my head in several turkish towels and inverting a fish bowl 1 have become a great Hindu crystal-gazer. Fixing my gaze upon the crystal ball, I see the future of my classmates unfold before my eyes — That romantic looking Senior, Billy Woods, has gone way out West and now owns a large ranch. He’s become a confirmed bachelor — Oh, dear! Of course you remember that big-hearted gentleman, C. Caspersen, whose wit and mannerly disposition has finally resulted in his becoming another famous dime giver like the nation’s favorite John D. Now I see that girl with the flirtatious personality. Yes, you guessed. It’s Dot Tibbetts. Dot has revived the interpretation of Clara Bow’s famous “It” girl. Well, well, E. Bestoso is certainly doing all right. Remember his con- genial broad grin? He now poses for tooth paste ads. In San Francisco I see Irvin Long, who is now the owner of his own bus line, “The Long Service Bus Company.” Mildred and Irvin have been married for quite a few years and have two adorable twin boys. Guess whom I see flying in an airplane over New York City — none other than our own cheerful Elinor Welsford. She’s a stewardess for the T. V. A. Air- lines. The class pet, Harold Eldridge, is now the president of the combined First National Stores. Harry has become very dignified but has lost none of his scin- tillating charms. Russell Cann, the peppiest dancer our class had, is now featured at the “Cocoanut Grove.” Benny Goodman is furnishing the swing music for Russ, but even Benny is forgotten when Russ begins his own popular world-round rendition of truckin’. The star of stars in Hollywood is the reserved Senior who gained much popularity when she gave her conception of “Anne Shirley” in the Senior Play. Virginia Clark, the second Marlene Dietrich, has changed from her portrayal of a little girl to that of a glamour girl. The quiet, reserved editor of the Brockton Enterprise is Robert Cole, who has climbed high since his boyhood days. The diminutive red-head, Frances Lyons, is now a famous dress designer in Hollywood, and she designs all the dresses of the stars. Frannie was always very artistic. The songbird of the airwaves is Mildred Harty — I knew that golden voice of hers would bring her fame. Last year Mildred was awarded the Famous Gold Cup for having attained the honorable position of First Lady of Song. A pompous looking gentleman has entered the limelight. Yes, it’s James Mahoney. This jovial young man has become a bank president and a very fine manager he makes. 14 THE ECHO On the sport page of the Gazette I see that Vic Albonetty has been voted the most valuable player in the Pink Sox League. “Petroleum Prince,” Robert Mullen, after discovering many oil fields has finally retired with his wife Ruth to their country estate in North Hampton. At the “Ritz” Charles Williams and his Hawaiian Harmonizers are featured nightly. Charlie is the best guitar player east of Provincetown. In Wimbleton, England, Arthur Neal is on the Davis Cup tennis team hav- ing Just replaced Donald Budge. Martha Morse is acting as a counselor at a girls’ camp until Art, her hus- band, returns from England. Roger Baker may be heard on Station S. O. U. R. every Monday night yo- deling comboy tunes while his manager, Louis Leonard, travels around here and there strumming up contracts for Roger. Louis was always very persuasive. Donald MacQuarrie, another radio star, has taken the place of the “Singing Lady.” He doesn’t sing, but tells Tarzan stories to the kiddies. Sumner has joyously welcomed the return of blond Phyllis Christensen, to the duties of school dietitian. Yes, indeed, Sumner is coming up in the world. Jimmie Higgins has won so many Olympic prizes that he now considers it merely a pastime. One of Jimmie’s most ardent admirers is that pretty, dark haired Helen Lawrence. I see that Marion Johnson has finally decided to take Luke. They seem to be getting along fine. Good luck to you. What has become of Dot Ward? Oh, yes, she has filled Frances Perkins’ position. She is now Secretary of Labor. Evelyn Hanney wrote another “Live Alone and Like It” novel; however, ‘he hasn’t practised what she’s preached because she’s married to her mechanic and is living in Chicago. Is his name Al???? The current “King of Swing” and “Idol of the Airwaves” — yes, indeed — is rhythmical Billy Townsend. That lad has gone places. He’s showing the crowds what “swing” action really is. The tall striking red-head who now models clothes at Madam “Curriers” is none other than Hazel Buckley. Hazel has decided to become a career girl and forget other outside interests. Allen Flanagan, Sumner’s heart throb, has become a world renowned avia- tor. The appearance Allen makes in his flying togs sets all the girls’ hearts flut- tering. He still remains just as calm and serene as ever. Herbert Tucker owns a racing stable at Narraganset. He makes huge bets but is usually lucky. He knows how to pick the winner every time as you can see by his choice for a wife. Yes, he and Esther are married. Nice looking couple. Sumner’s star athlete. Bob Potts, a handsome laddie at that, now owns a palatial summer resort in Maine. He’s grown even more sociable now — so why not pay him a visit. You certainly would enjoy yourself. Chester Wiggins, that dashing Romeo of Broadway, has been seen escorting a beautiful blonde. Is it possible that it might be “Bunny”? Chet has become staid and settled down! ! ! Yes, miracles do happen. THE ECHO 15 The President of the U. S. Steel Co. is our class president, George Gagnon. This young steel magnate is ever so happily married to Lois. It’s surprising what a change a little rest can bring in a person. Rena Woodman and Harry T. have opened a new florist shop in Brockton. Elinor Thomas, now a mechanic’s wife, lives in Brockton and is kept busy taking care of Frank, Jr. Dorothy Schofield, the quietest girl in the class, has become a political orator. She can talk steadily for hours and hours. That certainly is a different girl from the Dorothy we knew. Edith Day is settled down and happily married to one of the Cushman Bakers and still handles all the orders for her husband. Ruth Clooney is a competent secretary and is also keeping up with her gym instructions in her spare time. Ruthie was our star girl athlete. Marilynn Chase is working in a telephone exchange in Boston. If any of you want to hear Marilynn’s pleasant voice, just lift up the receiver and hear her say “Number, please.” Viola Mossesso is working as private secretary to the President. My, but that girl has gone up in the world. Myrtle Churchill is now referred to as Mrs. George T. Porter, Jr. She’s residing in a pent-house on Park Avenue. Of course Myrtle is just as big- hearted as ever and tries to help all those who are not as fortunate as she is. Margaret Callahan now owns a beauty salon in Paris. Working under her supervision are many famous hair stylists. Remember Margaret’s own black shiny locks. In Canada I see Alice Franklin who manages a Private School for Girls. At this school all sports are indulged in, especially swimming. The teachers and the girls consider this type school veritably a “heaven on earth.” This certainly is a surprise. E. O’Connor who held such admiration and love for her History lesson (I wonder?) is now Mr. Neal’s capable assistant. She must have been joking. At Washington I see C. Jervey addressing a group of prosperous business men. Steve has just finished a delicious, savory dinner so consequently the speech is running along smoothly. It seems he’s their candidate for President. Steve, my boy, you’ve proven yourself worthy of your Sumner High diploma! I’m once more back in the present after revealing the future life history of all the scholars in the class of 1938, so now I’ll unwind my turkish towel, place my fish bowl right side up and become my true self. He was on his way home with his new car which was absorbing all his at- tention, when it struck him he had forgotten something. Twice he stopped, counted his parcels, and searched his pocketbook, but finally decided he had everything with him. When he reached home, his daughter ran out, stopped short, and cried: “Why, Father, where’s Mother?” 16 THE ECHO CLASS GIFTS By Elinor Welsford and Louis Leonard Albonetty’s our ping-pong player, Tis said his game is better than fair, To Vic we give this ping-pong ball To help him beat his sister “Paul.” To Roger Baker we give this love Which we hope he will always love. And yes, we sure do hope someday He’ll be able to catch like Ken O’Day. To Eddie Bestoso we give this cow, A thoroughbred Jersey, and she’s a wow. Milk, it gives five quarts a day If she is fed on the best of hay. To Hazel Buckley we give this ring And to her, luck, we know it’ll bring. Then when on her finger a green one ap- pears. We hope that her love will banish her fe rs. Maggie wears lipstick all the time— Makes her lips in a very red line. It would be tragic if she ran short — So we give her some more so that she will not. To Russell Gann we give this rope. To keep his feet in place, we hope. For Russell we know has quite a style Of trucking dowm the school room aisle. A megaphone is in store now For “Chib” who speaks so very low He talks a lot, but you cannot hear Unless you’re standing very near. To Marilynn Chase we give this gun. And hope with it she’ll have some fun An d when the boy friends start to chatter. She’ll use this gun to make them scatter. Phyllis has an awful time To keep her curls all in a line. ’Cause we would like to help her out. This curler shouldn’t make her pout. $ To Allan we give this old alarm clock And hope he’ll like the familiar tick tock. Although it is on the shelf by the door. It’ll stop all his slumber and even his snore. To Miss Harty we give this toy. You may plainly see it’s a little boy. We hope it will please her on many a walk For when she’s lonesome, to him she may talk. To Ruthie who can be so true To nine boys at a time, e leave this ring with stones so blue And hope it fits her fine. To Cole we give this new black comb To use upon his little dome. No matter where he may go He can keep his hair just so. To Edith Day we give this dish. Then in it she may put some fish. And when she’s old and bent and gray. She’ll remember this gift to her dying day. From his window every night Harold Eldridge takes delight In singing songs to passersby So these new songs he ought to try. Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Is Alice fairest of them all? Ask her Bill. Can’t you guess That his answer will be yes? Gagnon is our president. On college his ideals are bent. And so to cheer him on his way, TV e give to him a banner gay. We don’t know whether you’re in need. But of this file you should take heed. And file your nails a half an inch; Then typing will be to you a cinch. Music, music everN where, With music now you can’t go wrong. Of Virginia’s art we’re all aware. So we give to her this pretty song. To Jimmie Higgins we give this pole So he can go fishing in a hole. And later on, he can tell of the day That the great big, big one got away. To Jervey who is smart and bright A scholarship we leave. And though ten cents is not so much It leaves us quite bereaved. Marion, here is a vicious little dog. Which will set Luke all agog. It will keep him from your door So he can bother you no more. Myrtle, it took us ages long To think up a rhyme for you. We finally decided on a song About your eyes of blue. THE ECHO 17 Louis, I think you need a friend More’n anything else than I can send. To keep you out of all this fuss, Take this ball. It’s from all of us. To Beezer, who will make a fuss. We’ll give this little jitney bus. Now he can ride about the town And flats will never make him frown. To Frances Lyons we give this paint For her to make some picture quaint. As an artist we know she’ll succeed And in all contests she’ll have the lead. A racer, MacQuarrie, is for you. We’re sure your car will never do. For the speed you’d like to go Even when the cops say “No.” To James we give this baseball bat. And if by chance he should get fat, ’Twill remind him of many a happy day When for dear old Sumner he did play. We give this pillow to Martha Morse So when she goes to ride that horse. It should ease her every pain When she returns to her home again. For Viola here’s a musical top So she can do the Cherry Hop. When she is staying home at night We hope ’twill bring her great delight. To Bob Mullen we give this hat, For it might have been the sun at that, But on the field he sure did look As if on baseball he could write a book. Oh, Arthur, do you want a horse To take a ride with Martha Morse? We’re sure she will appreciate A slow and gentle little gait. To Eleanor we give this telephone. If homesickness gets in your bones Way up north in foreign lands. It p’raps will tie some friendship bands. Dot’s the smallest in the class She’s a tiny little lass. So we give her this high heel ’Cause much bigger ’twill make her feel. Bob had a fire away up in Maine. Since he came back, he isn’t the same. To prevent a recurrence and save on in- surance. This engine will make a fire tame. To Millie we give this little doll Because she is so cute and small. When she is far, so far away. She can remember this happy day. To Elinor Thomas we give this doll. So she can think of Frank Devol, Or maybe we should give a car. Because, you know, Bassett’s is far. To Dot Tibbetts we give this car So in it she may travel far. And if she should run out of gas. She sure will be a sorry lass. To Townsend we give this mirror To reflect and to show much clearer His basketball and football feats In which he has gained many repeats. Here we have a Romeo. Up to Pine Street Herb will go It must be hard upon his soles. Maybe these will hide the holes. Dot, you took an awful chance When you talked about a dance That you said you’d like to do; So here’s a fan that’s all for you. To Elinor Welsford who is so dainty We give to her this pocket hankie. For when the winter’s harsh and bold, She’ll need this hankie for her cold. Wiggins is our politician. At least we know that’s his ambition. And lest his career should prove a fizzle To Chet we gladly give this chisel. Williams gets this razor blade. Which we hope he will never trade. He comes to school with cuts on his face, And one would think he was in a race. To Esther we give this little book In it she’ll learn just how to cook. For if the biscuits she makes hard. Tucker may excuse her of leaving out lard. To Bill we give this hook and line So he may idle away his time Beside some cool and shady brook And hope a speckled trout to hook. Rena knows no words like fear. So can she guess what we have here. A little mousey, shy and gray. But will it frighten her away? 18 THE ECHO CLASS WILL By Martha Morse We the members of the Senior Class of 1938 of Sumner High School, Town of Holbrook, Massachusetts, being uncertain as to the frail life that we are liv- ing do, therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare this to he our last will and testament. Item 1. — To all the teachers the Senior Class leaves fond memories of the most illustrious class that ever was graduated from Sumner in hopes that they will cherish them forever. Item 2. — We the Seniors leave the watching of the clocks from 8:15 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. to the Juniors, and we know that if they are watched as well as we have watched them, they will never be lost. Item 3. — Russel Cann leaves his ability to dance the Shag and other new steps to John Card. Item 4. — Bob Mullen leaves many fond memories of corridor talks at recess to Ruth Leonard. Item 5. Chester Wiggins leaves to Bunny Ford all papers, pencils, books, and desks which already bear her name in every conceivable place. Item 6. — George Gagnon leaves many fond memories of orchestra rehearsals and his ability to play the baritone horn to Richard Walsh. Item 7. — Myrtle Churchill leaves her giggle to Beatrice Iverson. (We won- der if she needs it. ) Item 8. — We the Seniors bequeath to the Juniors Mr. Hodge during sixth and seventh periods in room 8 in hopes that they will keep up the record already set by our illustrious class. Item 9. — We leave to the incoming Senior Class all our books, and desks. May they feel proud to occupy those desks and use the books that such a re- markable class as that of nineteen hundred and thirty-eight have used. Item 10. — Eddy Bestoso leaves to Johnny Card his reputation as the man on the flying trapeze. Item 11. — To the keepers of untidy desks together with those who contribute to their appearance we leave this message: “The waste paper basket may be found in its usual position.” Item 12. — To the faculty as a whole we leave a hopeless feeling towards that class that is most likely to succeed (1938). Item 13. — To the incoming Senior Commercials we bequeath the strong de- sire for more dictionaries in the typewriting room so they may, as Miss West says, “Consult W ebster.” THE ECHO 19 Item 14. — Herb Tucker leaves his height to Billy Woodman who could well use a little of it. Item 15. — To the Janitors we leave the gym suits, sneakers, and other wear- ing apparel that are scattered on the floor of the girls’ basement, and we hope they will have better luck in making the incoming class lake care of their various belongings. Item 16. — To all unfortunate college Juniors we leave Mr. Neal’s American History class. Item 17. — Harry Eldridge leaves to the relief of the teachers. Item 18. Dorothy Schofield leaves her quietness to Mai Moran. (Maybe she will use it.) Item 19. To Arlene Seeliger we leave the privilege of making up all de- tentions that we did not appear at. Item 20. — To the incoming Seniors we leave the hack row at assejnhlies. Although you can’t see very well, you must remember the honor of that row is reserved for Seniors only. We attest this to he a true copy of the last will and final testament of the Senior Class of 1938, Sumner High School, Holbrook, Massachusetts, this 15th day of June in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty- Eight. (Signed) The Class of 1938 Witnesses; President of Freshman Class — Carolyn Carter President of Sophomore Class — Philip Hammond President of Junior Class — John Card President of Senior Class — George Gagnon Martha Morse SENIOR CLASS DANCE The Senior Class Dance was held on October 28, 1937, in the high school gym. The hall was decorated in the Hallowe’en colors, orange and black. Bob- bin’s orchestra of Randolph provided swing tunes and other tunes for the enjoy- ment of the dancers. The prize waltz was won by Norma Caswell and Clayton Hooker both members of the class of 1936. The faculty members who supervised the dance were Mr. and Mrs. Neal, Miss Megley, Miss West, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Naverouskis. The dance was successful both financially and socially. 20 THE ECHO SENIOR PLAY CAST Row 1: M. Churchill, W. Wood, E. Williamson, V. Clark, G. Gagnon, M. Harty. Row 2: D. McQuarrie, V. Mossesso, E. Thomas, A. Franklin, Miss Megley, M. Morse, R. Clooney, M. Johnson, C. Williams, SENIOR DRAMA The Senior Class of 1938 presented to a full house the drama “Anne of Green Gables,” written by S. M. Montgomery, dramatized by Alice Chadwicke, on January 21 with the following cast: Anne Shirley, Virginia Clark; Marilla Cuthbert, Esther Williamson; Matthew Cuthbert, George Gagnon; Diana Barry, Ruth Clooney; Mrs. Barry, Marion Johnson; Rachel Lynde, Alice Franklin; Josie Pye, Mildred Harty; Mrs. Allen, Elinor Thomas; Gilbert Blythe, Donald MacQuarrie; Florence Remson, Myrtle Churchill; Minnie Steam, Viola Mo- sesso; Moody Spurgeon, William Wood; Mrs. Alexander Spencer, Martha Morse; and Ira Mills, Charles Williams. The story is of an orphan, Anne Shir- ley, who is cursed with an over-active imagination which causes her much misery both in the orphanage in which the first scene is laid, and in the house of the Cuthberts by whom she is adopted. Anne’s freckles are a great discomfort to her until the last act when she has outgrown them and some of her flights of fancy. Several touches of comedy were the puffing of Mrs. Alexander Spencer, who was troubled with shortness of breath; Matthew Cuthbert, who could never make up his own mind; Josie Pye, who giggled constantly; and Moody Spurgeon, who took himself and life very seriously and was never known to smile. The heroine’s vivid imagination and very frequent fits of crying were also the source of much amusement. The cast was well chosen by Miss Kathryn Megley of the faculty, who also coached the play. Miss Megley, as usual, gave up a great deal of her time, as did the members of the cast, for the rehearsals of the play. From the number of tickets sold, and from the favorable comments on the play, the Senior Class considers it a great success. THE EC H O 21 JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS Row 1: Z. Pollison, R. Stoclder, A. Seminovitch, D. Egles, B. Barton, B. Board- man, J. Card, M. Moran, M. Eldridge, R. Cossaboom. Row 2: F, Bettencourt, Mr. Allen, W. Haggerty, M. Wilson, A. McGaughey, L. Michaels, V. McLaughlin, K. McPherson, R. Leonard, B. Ford, A. Higgins, B. Scott, F. Keating, Miss Damon, W. Woodman. Row 3: A. Benvie, J. Hagerty, R. McKinnon, V. Berry, A. Seeliger, M. Sarocco, P. Raynor, D. Pepper, N. Morton, R. Nason, W. Franklin. Junior Class Officers President V ice-President Secretary Treasurer Class Motto — Always lead, never follow.” John Card Barbara Boardman Barbara Barton Douglas Egles The Junior Prom The Junior Prom took place on Friday, May 6. The hall was gaily deco- rated in bright colors depicting Dutch scenes. During the evening many special dances were held, among them the Paul Jones, a balloon dance, and a number dance. One of the main features of the evening was the “Big Apple” w hich w as called out by John Card, Barbara Boardman, Robert Nason, and Virginia Berry. The Prize Waltz was won by William Sands and Barbara MacKenzie. At ten o’clock the Grand March took place, led by the four class officers; John Card, Barbara Boardman, Douglas Egles, and Barbara Barton. A very gay evening was had by all and the music of Bud Grant’s Rockland orchestra was enjoyed by everyone. The chaperones of the evening were Miss West, Mr. and Mrs. Neal, Mr. Christiansen, Mr. Naverouskis, Mr. Allen, Miss Knutson, Miss Damon, Mr. and Mrs. Caswell, and Miss Murphy. 22 THE ECHO Junior Honor Roll September — October Barbara Barton Barbara Boardman John Card Douglas Egles Bernadine Ford Jean Gagnon Anne McGaughey Barbara Scott November — December Barbara Barton Barbara Boardman Anne McGaughey Robert Nason Jean Gagnon Barbara Scott John Card Douglas Egles January — F ebruary Barbara Scott John Card Barlrara Boardman Douglas Egles Bernadine Ford Jean Gagnon Anne McGaughey March — April John Card Barbara Barton Douglas Egles Barbar Barton Jean Gagnon Bernadine Ford Anne McGaughey Barbara Scott A11 A’s C. Wiggins: “Are these socks a gyp! Here I paid fifteen cents for them, and now 1 have to take them back.” B. Woods: “What’s wrong with them?” C. Wiggins: “Every time I walk, they run.” Eldridge on the telephone: “My son will not be able to come to school this afternoon; he has a cold.” Teacher: “Very well, sir. Who is this speaking?” Eldridge: “My father, sir.” Turkey Trot: “ Tien you asked her to dance, did she accept?” “Did she? She was on my feet in an instant.” THE ECHO 23 SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS Row 1: C. Terrazano, M. Smith, G. Kelly, P. Hammond, R. Johnson, V. Koeppel, B. Iveson, A. Anderson. Row 2: Miss Bartlett, B. Smith, M. Moran, N. Cook, E. Baker. H. Mitchell, B. Iveson, H. Pollison, E. Brown, S. Morton, I. DeCoster, H. Megley. Row 3: H, Nason, W. Sprague, D, Clark, T. Walls, R. Quincy, H. Speiler, J. Towns, H. Hamilton, B, Loyns, H. Putt, R. Franz, H. Robertson. Row 4: R. Finley, A. Murdock, J. Behan, F. Mack, L. Kunan, S. Nihtela, C. George, W. Poole. Sophomore Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Class Motto — “After the battle, the reward.” Philip Hammond Barbara Iveson Virginia Koeppel Ruth Johnson Class Flower — Talisman roses. Dorothea Beere has moved to Braintree. Sylvia Morton is a new member of the Sophomore class. Sophomore Honor Roll September — October Barbara Iveson Virginia Koeppel November — December Barbara Iveson Allen Murdock January — February. Edith Brown Charles George Ruth Johnson March — April Edith Brown Richard Quincy 24 THE ECHO SOPHOMORE PLAY CAST Sophomore Program A successful sophomore entertainment was presented at Sumner High School Hall on Friday evening, March 25 at 8 o’clock before a large and in- terested audience. The program opened with a few spirited marches on the piano by Stewart McKay. The first act of a two-act play entitled “Hello, Trouble,” was then pre- sented. The plot of the comedy involved the task of a co-ed to win the affection of a handsome but absent-minded professor in a small college. In a short time the professor surprised the girl by confessing his love to her, and the play ended happily. The members of the cast, who presented the play with great success, were Allen Murdock, who did a fine character role as Professor Foggison; Philip Hammond, who fitted the part of the methodical dean splendidly; Nancy Cook, who portrayed finely the dean’s daughter, Mazelle, or so-called “Trouble,” a vivacious and popular girl; Ruth Johnson, who was Jean, a cute and winsome co-ed; John Townes as Ted, an athletic, up-to-date fellow; Beatrice Iveson, as Sylvia, presented herself as the innocent and silly type, and whose giggles kept the audience in laughter; Bruce Smith, as Frank, the rather plump and lazy type, and whose attitude of perfect relaxation was very evident; Helen Mitchell, as the Kid, an overstudious co-ed. At the end of the second act flowers were presented by Nancy Cook as a token of appreciation of the cast to Miss Bartlett, who was coach of the play and chairman of the entertainment. Accordion solos were greatly enjoyed as presented by Pauline Raynor and Robert Nason. Helen Mitchell gave several difficult dance routines. Herbert Hamilton displayed his skill in twirling a lighted torch, a feature greatly en- joyed by the audience. A farce called “The Chink and the Coon” was very humorous and was well done by William Bourne and Charles Williams. The program closed with Vir- ginia Hanney, who did some graceful acrobatic dancing. THE ECHO 25 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS Freshman Officers Caroline Carter Robert Little Betty Potts Annella Card Freshman Honor Roll September — October Annella Card Carolyn Carter Mason Colby Clara Colburn Madeline Hogan Robert Little Alice McLaughlin Elizabeth Potts Dorothy Kierstead November- Annella Card Carolyn Carter Mason Colby Madeline Hogan -December Dorothy Kierstead Walter Poulouski Elizabeth Potts Audrey Robertson January — February Annella Card Carolyn Carter Mason Colby Dorothy Kierstead Elizabeth Potts Madeline Hogan Walter Pawlouski March — April Annella Card Carolyn Carter Mason Colby A11 A’s Madeline Hogan Dorothy Kierstead Walter Pawlouski H. Hamilton: “Boy, I can go around a corner on two wheels with my new machine, and it’s perfectly safe. You’d hardly know you were going.” J. Hagerty: “Is that so? What kind is it?” H. Hamilton: “It’s a bicycle.” 26 THE ECHO ALUMNI NOTES 1937 Willard Hamilton is working at Hamilton’s Garage. Leo MacKinnon goes to Berkeley Preparatory Night School. Arnold Eager is working at Howard’s Store. Richard Kelly works at the Texaco Service Station. Dorothy Crosby attends Brockton Night School. Hilton Murdock is attending Hebron Academy in Maine. Paul Wiggins is going to Northeastern University evening course and work- ing at First National Bank in Boston. Barbara Sears and Ingrid Caspersen are attending Brockton Business Col- lege. Rose Moran is working at Iveson’s Radio Station. Bob Mitchell is working at his father’s store in Hanson. Daniel Daly is working on Cushman’s Bakery Truck and also attending Franklin Institute. Rhoda Freethy is working at Montgomery W ards’ in Brockton. Charlotte Miles is working at Millie’s Lunchroom as a waitress. Louise Carter was married to Charles S. Pike of Brockton in Greenville, New Hampshire, on October 19, 1937. Audrey Clark is a waitress at the Toll House in Whitman. George Jones is going to Walpole Agricultural School. George Mullen is going to Huntington Preparatory School. Raymond W eatherbee is working as a chef in a hotel. Edward Colburn is at a C. C. C. camp. Arthur Moran drives a Cushman’s Bakery Truck. Norma Poole is attending Burdett College. Ernest Groves has moved to Newton. Rose Garrebedian is working at the Thomas G. Plant factory in Jamaica Irene George is attending Bridgewater Teachers College. John Welch is working at Panther Rubber Co. in Stoughton. Ruth Kierstead is taking the Public Health Nursing Course at Simmon’s College. Frank Baker is working at Bourbeau’s Plumbing Shop. 1935 Rita Lang, Albert Lang, Geraldine Behan are attending Bridgewater Teach- ers College. Helen Moran is working at Barbour Mills. 1934 Kathleen W alsh was married to Reginald Grant on November 6, 1937. THE ECHO 27 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Year Name Award College Place of Business 1937 M. Smith Alumni Bridgewater Teachers College 1937 R. Kunan School Harvard 1937 W. Sands Friendship Boston University 1936 R. Kearns Alumni Boston College 1936 M. Iveson School Chandler Secretary at Kennedy’s 1936 L Barrows Friendship Boston University 1935 G. Behan Alumni Bridgewater Teachers College 1935 R. Colburn School Boston University 1935 C. Caspersen Friendship Bridgewater Teachers College 1934 G. Kelley School Forsyth’s Dental School Dental Hygienist in Dorchester 1934 R. Hill Friendship Boston University Mrs. J. Cote of Toledo, Ohio 1933 H. Kelley School Bridgewater Teachers College Teacher in Norton 1933 K. Stanley Friendship Harvard and Colby 1932 C. Coulter School Bridgewater Teachers College Teacher in Holbrook 1932 F. Moran Friendship Bridgewater Teachers College Teacher in Kingston 1931 N. Smith School Brown University Teacher in Avon 1931 E. Hayden Friendship Worcester Poly tech Federal Engineer 1930 S. White School Bryant and Stratton Florist in Holbrook 1930 W. Hancock Friendship New London Coast Guard Academy Ensign in the Coast Guard 1929 E. Hill School Boston University Mrs. D. David, Pon- tiac, Michigan 1929 M. Kierstead Friendship Simmons College Children’s Library, Dorchester 1928 C. Martin School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Honolulu 1928 A. Therrien Friendship Northeastern University 28 THE ECHO ATHLETICS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Row 1: C. Colburn, M. Smith, M. Eldridge, Ba. Iveson, B. Ford, Be. Iveson. Row 2: M. Churchill, M. Moran, A. Franklin, E. Williamson, R. Clooney, Cap- tain; M, Morse, A. McCaughey, M. Chase, Miss West, Coach. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL On December 20, the girls’ basketball season opened with a game at Pem- broke. Ruth Clooney made a score of 13 points, while Esther Williamson had a score of 16 points. Sumner girls lost the game, but there was splendid passing to the end. The second game of the season was played on January 18 at Kingston. The Sumner girls were the winners. Ruth Clooney made 21 points, Esther William- son 21 points, Ann McCaughey 6 points. Having played such a good game on January 18, the girls were ready for their big game of the season with Randolph on January 28. This game was most exciting from the first sound of the whistle to the last basket that was made. Holbrook won with a score of 38 to 27. Esther Williamson was the leader in points, having made 14, while Ruth Clooney made 13, and Ann McCaughey 11. Mary Moran, Martha Morse, and Marie Smith showed good pass work and kept the ball away from the opponents, passing it right over their heads and to Sum- ner’s forwards. There was much cheering from the spectators. With much enthusiasm, the girls were now ready to meet the Alumnae. Some of the former stars of Sumner played in this game, making it somewhat harder for the present girls at Sumner to retrieve the ball, but to the end the THE ECHO 29 forwards and guards played a good game. Sumner lost this game with a score of 24 to 20. The next game was played with Howard High at West Bridgewater. The girls at Howard were extremely good in their pass work, and in getting the ball on the jump. The Holbrook girls worked very hard the entire game. As it was difficult to get transportation that night, no substitutes were used, and the first team had to play the entire game without resting. This game was won by the Howard girls 47-25. Our return games began on February 8, playing Randolph at Randolph. This game was equally as exciting as the one played at Sumner, and just as much cheering was done by the audience. Sumner girls were defeated by a score of 33 to 31. The girls played very hard, and the both teams alternated making bas- kets. The last two points on the opposing teams could have been omitted had two Sumner girls not fouled, resulting in two free throws. Randolph scored two points ahead. After Randolph’s exciting game, the Sumner girls met with the Pembroke girls on their own floor. Ruth Clooney made 24 points, Esther Williamson 19, and Ann McGaughey 11. Sumner girls played hard to the end. Pembroke’s team had a hard time keeping up with our girls. The guards certainly showed what they really could do in a last game, and let very few balls pass to the opposing team. Sumner girls met with the Kingston girls on their return game February 15, in the afternoon. The first team played 28 minutes of the game, and during the last quarter the second team took their places. The second team consisted of Alice Franklin, Clara Colburn, Mary Eldredge, Barbara Iveson, Beatrice Iveson, and Annella Card. Annella Card showed her ability as a forward, when one of the Kingston girls fouled against her. With the student body clapping and cheering, Annella took her place at the foul line and followed through with a basket, scoring for Sumner. The score was Sumner 55, Kingston 34. With such a good score at the previous game, the Sumner girls had more confidence in themselves when they had to meet with the Howard High girls of West Bridgewater, their last game of the season. Both teams worked hard throughout. The final score of the game was West Bridgewater 26, Sumner 26. FIRST TEAM Esther Williamson Ruth Clooney, Capt. Anne McGaughey Alice Franklin Martha Morse Mary Moran Coach — Miss West SECOND TEAM Beatrice Iveson Barbara Iveson Annella Card Bernadine Ford Marie Smith Marjorie Smart Manager — Elinor Welsford Girls ' Games and Scores Pembroke 33 Holbrook 29 W. Bridgewater 47 Holbrook 25 Kingston 27 Holbrook 48 Randolph 33 Holbrook 31 Randolph 37 Holbrook 38 Pembroke 14 Holbrook 54 Alumni 24 Holbrook 20 Kingston 20 Holbrook 55 W. Bridgewater 26 Holbrook 26 30 THE ECHO BOYS ' BASKETBALL This year we had one of the most successful years in basketball that we have had for many years. The return of one of our old school mates, Robert Potts, who had left in the freshman year was a great help, Vi ithout him we probably should not have won so many games. Billy Townsend, who moved into our school last year, looked good making many long shots that helped to win many of the games. Robert Mullen with his excellent pass work made possible many of the baskets. Jim Mahoney was our center who very seldom missed the jump. Harold Eldridge was a great help making the game a fast one, and whoever fol- lowed him around the floor was always ready for the final whistle. The best shot that was most needed was made by Bob Potts at Kingston when with a few seconds to go he made good a pass given to him by Mullen. Coach Mr. Walsh. Players Potts Mullen Mahoney Townsend Eldridge McKinnon Schedule Holbrook Visitors Dec. 20 Pembroke 21 34 Jan. 7 Medfield 54 24 11 Weymouth 30 37 14 Walpole 29 22 18 Kingston 25 23 21 Weymouth • 19 35 25 Boston Deaf 21 24 30 Randolph 30 43 Feb. 4 West Bridgewater 48 26 7 Medfield 36 31 9 Randolph 11 Pembroke 36 27 15 Kingston 35 12 16 Norfolk 32 33 FOOTBALL SQUAD This year the team had the advantage of their field. The backfield played fairly well, but with fair cooperation from the line. The tackles were the weak- est point in which the opponents were able to break through too quickly for us to make any headway. Jervey and Cann were the guards and played an excellent game all season, but their difficulty came in trying to block both the guard and the tackle’s position. Albonetty played center, and although he had the disad- vantage of being light, he was an excellent center sending the ball quickly and straight. The team had the advantage of having back one of its old schoolmates, Robert Potts, who proved to be a great asset! THE ECHO 31 Schedule Sept. 18 Abington 48 Holbrook 0 25 Stoughton 38 Holbrook 0 Oct. 2 Yarmouth 12 Holbrook 0 16 Scituate 18 Holbrook 0 29 Cohasset 24 Holbrook 6 Nov. 11 N. Easton 37 Holbrook 0 25 Randolph 13 Holbrook 6 The Squad Q. B. E. Bestoso, Capt. L.H.B. R. Potts R. H.B. W. Townsend F.B. R. Mullen Sub. Backs H. Eldridge 0. Stairs F. Keating D. Scolamiero A. Benvie C. Wiggins, Mgr. Coach Mr. Walsh TENNIS The Sumner High School Tennis Team was organized this year by Mr. Naverouskis of the faculty and was entered in the District state-scholastic Tennis League. The team schedule for the season is: Date Opponent Place May 2 Brockton J. V. Holbrook May 4 Stetson Randolph May 9 Braintree Holbrook May 11 Oliver Ames North Easton May 16 Milton J. V. Holbrook May 19 Brockton J. V. Brockton May 23 Stetson Holbrook May 25 Braintree Holbrook May 28 North Easton Holbrook June 3 Randolph (girls) Holbrook Elimination tournaments for both boys and girls are also taking place at Sumner, and the sport is enjoying wide popularity. R.E. A. Neal R.E. L. Scolamiero R.T. R. McKinnon R.T. J. Mahoney R.G. R. Gann C. V. Albonetti L.G. C. Jervey L.G. C. Williams L.T. W. Woods L.T. J. Hagerty L.E. H. Tucker L.E. F. Mack L.E. C. George Letter Men 32 THE ECHO Members Boys ' Team Arthur Neal Richard Quincy Henry Megley Dick Walsh George Gagnon Members Girls ' Team Dorothy Kierstead Anne McGaughev Martha Morse Muriel W ilson GYM EXHIBITION The fifth annual Gym Exhibition was held Friday evening May 13, 1938. It opened with inarching by the High School girls which was done very well. The next thing on the program was the Flying Rings by the boys’ gvm team, Doll Dance by Freshman girls. Wand drill by Junior High School girls. Parallel Bars by High School girls, Russian Dance by Sophomore girls. Parallel Bars of Boys’ gym team, Baton twirling by Betty Potts, Box by High School girls. Horizontal Bar by Boys’ Gym team, irginia Reel by Freshman girls. Rings, High Jump, Indian Club drill by High School girls, and marching by Junior High School girls. The judge was Mr. Edwin Koinig of B. U. School of Physical Education. Prizes were awarded by Mr. Christiansen, Superintendent of Schools, to Virginia Hanney — first prize for Girls’ team; Betty Jennings, second prize; Annella Card, third prize. In the Boys’ Gym team Edmund Bestoso received first prize for his second consecutive year; John Card, second prize; and James Hig- gins, third prize. Members of Boys’ Gym team are as follows: Edmund Bestoso John Card Arthur Neal James Higgins Richard Quincy Harry Spieler George Hagerty Harry Robertson Those on the girls’ gym team were: Virginia Hanney Annella Card Viola Mossesso Betty Jennings Martha Morse Coaches Miss West, Mr. Neal (Senior High), Miss Scanlon (Junior High) THE GYM TEAM THE ECHO 83 CLUBS ASSOCIATION The Association was started again in 1937—1938 for the fifth year with ap- proximately one hundred members. Miss Knutson resumed her place at the head of the organization. By paying 10 cents per week for 32 weeks, the members were able to attend affairs at times when they may have been financially embarrassed. All mem- bers received tickets to all basketball games played at home, football games, six movies at a reduction price of 5 cents. Senior Drama, Junior Prom, one copy of the Echo, and 80 cents of this year’s class dues paid. The Association held a dance on March 18, 1938, which was enjoyed by all who attended. It was a semi-formal affair. Every student should join the Association, because it greatly benefits all its members. FRENCH CLUB At the first meeting of the French Club, the officers elected were as follows: Alice Franklin, president; and Charles Jervey, vice-president. On Wednesday, December 22, at the close of school, the French Club held its annual Christmas party in room 3 under the direction of Miss Bartlett of the faculty. The program was as follows: a recitation in French, entitled Le noel des petits Frangais, by Charles Jervey; a dialogue in French given by George Gagnon, who took the part of a doctor; and Charles Williams, who took the part of his patient. The program closed with an exchange of Christmas gifts. The Latin classes were invited, and all enjoyed a pleasant time. CODE CLUB The Code Club is a new club this year and has been formed under the su- pervision of Mr. Hodge. The members are learning to read the Morse Code. The following are members: R. Little, S. McKay, M. Colby, G. Gagnon, W. Bourne, L. Proverb, and D. McKay. LUNCH ROOM The Lunch Room was organized this year under the supervision of Miss Damon with the following staff: Esther Williamson; Frances Lyons; Dorothy Ward; Barbara Boardman; Mary Sorocco; Marion Johnson; and Ruth Clooney. Instead of having third period for sandwich making, as has been the custom, the sandwiches were made fourth period with the rest of the menu. We have many good times in the Lunch Room, and we also benefit by the experience it offers. Miss Damon gave us a Christmas Party during the week of .Christmas Vaca- tion. We played games, for which there were many prizes. We all received lovely presents and were served a delicious lunch. 34 THE ECHO OFFICE STAFF Senior girls of the Commercial Course are selected to work in the office. Passing grades and parents’ consent are required before a girl can be permitted to enter into the office work. This year, the same as last, one Junior girl was selected to help the new girls next year. A girl working in the office gains experience in practical business educa- tion. Each girl takes a different period each day. If a girl is absent, another girl will take her place. Each period has different duties to be completed, such as absence lists, make-up slips, filing passes, notices, and letters to be written, teachers’ errands to be filled, and “flunk” cards to be recorded and mailed. The Seniors in leaving the office this year wish to thank the faculty and the student body for the cooperation which they have received. They hope next year’s girls will enjoy the work as much as they have. THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra, composed almost entirely of new members has made rapid progress under the direction of Miss Murphy. Our group is composed of the following: violins, Caroline Carter, Francis Mack, Helen Mackie, Eleanor Ken- nedy, Marjorie McGaughey; clarinet, Herbert Hamilton; saxophone, Victor Hogan; flute, Donald McKay; baritones, George Gagnon, Richard Walsh; trom- bones, Stewart McKay, George Hagerty; drums, Richard Croft, Donald McKay; pianist, Marie Mack. The orchestra has spent many hours of earnest practice at its rehearsals during the school year, and we know it will be well worth listening to. G. Gagnon PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club under the direction of Mr. Hodge has a new system of organization this year. All the pupils interested in becoming members met with Mr. Hodge weekly to learn the fundamentals of photography. When these were learned, tests were given. All those who passed the tests became members of the club which now consists of C. Jervey, W. Wood, H. Hamilton, R. Cole, J. Williams, L. Hooker, D. Chaplic, H. Lawrence, P. Albonetti, M. Smart, and E. Grover. The photographs from which the cuts were made in the yearbook were taken bv the club. RIFLE CLUB The Rifle Club under the direction of Mr. Hodge, meets every week for practice in the basement of the Legion rooms. The club shoots at an outdoor range in Brookville when the weather permits. A very large number of boys joined this year, many more than is customary. The members with their averages are as follows: H. Tucker, 42; C. Jervey, 42; W. Wood, 42; V. Berry, 30; W. Franklin, 39; D. Clark, 34; W. Poole, 35; J. Towns, 44; D. Kierstead, 37; ff. Hamilton, 43; H. Spieler, 31; J. Card, 37; R. Finlay, 32; and R. Quincy, 31. Other members are A. Neal, J. Hagerty, J. Clark, L. Proverb, H. Hooke, H. Nason, and P. Jones. THE ECHO 35 ECHO STAFF LEAGUE MEETINGS OCTOBER The first meeting of the school year of 1937-1938 of the Southeastern Mas- sachusetts League of School Publications was held on October 20, 1937. Despite continuous rain, the seven Holbrook delegates arrived safely at Rockland High School. Registration was held in the entrance hall from 3:30 to 4:00. After registration the delegates were welcomed by the new president of the League, Roger Leonard, by Mr. Eston, Suprintendent of Schools, and by Mr. Froberger, principal of Rockland High School. At 4:15 all attended the departmental meet- ings. Bernadine Ford attended the news meeting; Virginia Berry, the sports meeting; Anne McGaughey the literary meeting; Charles Jervey, the business meeting; George Gagnon, the editors-in-chief meeting; Miss Megley and Jean Gagnon the executive meeting. Great benefit was derived by all from these meet- ings. Following the departmental meetings, from 5:00 to 6:00 a business meet- ing was held in the auditorium. Although, because of a delay on the part of the judges the prizes could not be awarded at the meeting, the prize winners’ names were given. They were in Class A: first prize, Wampatuck of Braintree; second prize. Reflector of Weymouth; third prize, Unquity Echo of Milton. In Class B they were first prize. Student’s Pen of East Bridgewater; second prize. Semaphore of Stoughton; and third prize, A bins of Abington. Following the business meet- ing at 6:00, all delegates went to the cafeteria for the delicio us supper served amid the cheers of the delegates. From 7:00 to 9:30 an entertainment was held in the hall. The program consisted of an interesting speaker, Mr. Earle Randall, who spoke of guide book omissions; piano, saxophone, violin, and singing selec- tions; toe-tap, acrobatic, and tap dancing; two one-act plays, the “Apothacist” and “Box and Cox” rounded out the program. At 9:30 the delegates turned smiling faces homeward after a thoroughly enjoyable day. 36 THE ECHO JANUARY On January nineteenth the Echo staff attended the second meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications at Abington High School. The Holbrook delegates arrived safely and on time. From 3:30 to 4:00 registration was held in the outer hall. Assembly from 4:00 to 4:30 in the assembly hall followed. After being greeted by Mary Casey, Editor-in-Chief of the Abhis, the delegates were welcomed by Edward Tandy, principal of Abing- ton High School. The President of the league, Roger Leonard, then gave direc- tions for departmental meetings which were held from 4:30 to 5:30. Charles Jervey, John Card, and Richard McKinnon went to the business meeting; Anne McGaughey to the art meeting; Helen Mitchell and Chester Wiggins to the ath- letic meeting; Bernadine Ford and Virginia Berry to the athletic meeting; Jean Gagnon and Mr. Naverouskis, who was substituting for Miss Megley as she was unable to attend, went to the advisory board meeting. After these beneficial meetings there was an hour’s dancing in the assembly hall. At 6:30 an excellent supper was served in the cafeteria. Following supper, the delegates again gath- ered in the assembly hall for the business meeting and entertainment. It was announcd that at the next meeting there would be a discussion about the idea of having a separate classification for the magazines of schools who had magazines appearing many times during the year which were ineligible for judging. The entertainment consisted of the singing of “The One Rose” by Virginia Pierce, a vocal solo by Lillian Lyons, a tap dance by Paul Brown, an accordion solo by Elsa Derby, a trumpet solo by George Whiting, a piano solo by Ruth Simmons, a play, “Bluebell Blooms again,” by the Junior English Club, and an address by Mr. Joseph M. Murphy of the Catholic University of America, who was the founder of the league and who gave most interesting information on the types of books in the league. At 9:30, after a most enjoyable day, the delegates turned their faces homeward. MARCH The Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications held its third meeting of the year March 23, 1938, at Stoughton. After the delegates had registered in the hall, they came to assembly in the main hall where they were welcomed by the principal of Stoughton High School. Roger Leonard, president of the League, gave directions for departmental meetings. In these meetings Charles Jervey went to the business meeting, Anne McGaughey to the art meeting, Virginia Berry to literary meeting, George Gagnon to the Editors-in-chief meet- ing, and Jean Gagnon and Mr. Naverouskis to the advisory board meetings. As Miss Megley was unable to come, Mr. Naverouskis officiated in her place. At these meetings the possibility of a separate classification for year books was discussed, and while most schools seemed in favor of it, no decision was made. Following the business meeting a delicious supper was served. After supper Mr. Robert Reardon of the Brockton Enterprise gave an amusing and instructive address on “Opportunities in the Field of Writing.” An entertainment of sing- ing and dancing was then presented after which the delegates turned light- heartedly to ward home. MAY The fourth annual meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts League of School Publications was held Wednesday, May 18, 1938, at Weymouth High THE ECHO 37 School. The delegates registered from 3:30 to 4:00 in the outer hall. Assembly was held in the main hall from 4:00 to 4:30 where, after the salute to the flag, Mr. W. L. Whittle welcomed the delegates, and Roger Leonard, out-going presi- dent of the League, gave directions for departmental meetings. At these meet- ings, held from 4:30 to 5:30, the advisory board elected the new officers of the League: Chairman, Mr. William A. Keene of Kingston; Secretary, Annie A. Chadbourne. The student representatives elected the following League officers: President, John McKnelland; Recording Secretary, Evelyn Reiser; and Treas- urer, Wayne Stearns. From 5:30 to 6:00 the business meeting was held, and here the new officers were greeted. Paul Wiggins, the League president of 1936-1937, spoke. From 6:00 to 7:00 was supper hour when a tasty and plentiful meal was served. At 7:00 the delegates again assembled in the hall, and at 7:15 an inter- esting address by Mr. Paul A. Newsome of Weymouth Gazette was heard. An amusing entertainment consisting of a guitar duet by Charles Sewell and John Dizer, a tap dance by Virginia Fibbs and Eleanor O’Leary accompanied by Mrs. Dizer, a trombone solo by George Haviland accompanied by Barbara Wing, an acrobatic dance by Betty Dizer accompanied by Mrs. Dizer, an accordion solo by Louis Lgsakowski, a tap dance by Thelma Beals accompanied by Mrs. Dizer, and an instrumental quartet in which figured Paul Roche, Charles Hagarty, Dominic Vintre, and Robert Gay accompanied by Joseph McKenzie. There was dancing till 9:45 in the girls’ gym after which the delegates turned happily homeward. Jean Gagnon, League Representative THANK YOU The editor-in-chief takes this occasion to thank our faculty adviser. Miss Megley, the members of the staff, the advertisers, the subscribers, and all who have in any way contributed to the successful publication of our year book. All the staff members earnestly request that our advertisers have a concrete expres- sion of our appreciation for their aid. Therefore, let us all try to patronize those who have advertised in our magazine. THANKS TO YOU ALL. HOW TO EAT I eat my peas with honey, ’Cause I done it all my life. It makes the peas taste funny. But it makes them stick on my knife. It takes 1,500 nuts to put an automobile together, but it only takes one to scatter it all over the road. 38 THE ECHO Mr. Allen: “What is Bacteria?” Mai Moran: “Bacteria is the back part of a cafeteria.” ABSENT MINDED He flew throug:h the air With the greatest of ease; But the funny part of it was He forgot his trapeze. “How is the milk maid?” he said with a bow. “It isn’t made, sir. It comes from a cow.” At three in the morning the doctor was awakened by thunderous pounding on his door. Outside stood B. Franklin. “Can you take me to Stoughton at once, Doctor?” asked Billy. “It’s seri- ous. The doctor shivered and nodded, dressed, and drove the seven miles to Stoughton. Once there he started when Billy asked, “How much is your fee. Doctor?” “Five dollars when I’ve made the call.” “Five,” said Billy. “Here you are — and there’s no call to be made. Can you imagine it — that garage keeper in Holbrook wanted to charge me $15 to drive me over when I missed my train!” H. Tucker: “Are you a good carpenter?” A. Neal: “Yes.” H. Tucker: “Then how do you make a Venetian blind?” A. Neal : “Stick your finger in his eye.” She I awkward dancer) : “This dance floor is certainly slippery.” He: “It isn’t the dance floor. I just had my shoes shined.” Mr. Megley, Postmaster: “What’s that peculiar odor around here?” H. Megley, Clerk: “Probably the dead letters.” Nason’s mother: “Now Robert has lost his job, he’ll be able to practise on his saxophone all day.” Visiting neighbor: “Dear, dear, we never realize how bad this depression is until it’s brought home to us.” THE ECHO 39 Mrs. Egles had tried hard to make her fast growing fifteen year old son refrain from taking enormous mouthfuls of food at the table. At last one day, her patience exhausted, she exclaimed, “Douglas, one more bite like that and you leave the table.” “0. K., Mother,” said Douglas cheerfully. “One more bite like that and I’ll be through.” C. Wiggins pointed to the Chinese characters on his laundry ticket. “Is that my name?” “No ’scliption,” answered the laundryman, “means lil puny fella, closseyed, big teet’.” “Some day,” said the young college graduate, “I’ll have the whole world at my feet.” “What have you been doing all this time?” barked the cynic. “Walking on your hands?” M. Moran (in restaurant) : “Wliy don’t you shoo your flies?” H. Robinson, Chef: “Well, you see it’s hot today, so I thought I would let them run around barefooted.” J. Hagerty: “Why is a rabbit’s nose shiny?” J. Card: “Because its powder puff is at the other end.” Fat Mosquito (peering through the mesh) : “I don’t see what there is for you to make all this fuss about!” Slim Mosquito (buzzing triumphantly inside) : “Oh, my dear! Don’t you know I’ve passed the screen test?” A. McGaughey: “Do you believe in Buddha?” M. Moran: “Why, of course, but I think oleomargarine is just as good.” J. Card: “How much longer will you need me. General?” Mr. Allen: “Oh, about two feet.” G. Gagnon: “Dad, if I saved you a dollar, would you give me half of it?” Mr. Gagnon: “Yes, Son, I would.” G. Gagnon: “Well, pay me. You told me if I passed mathematics you’d give me a dollar, and I flunked it.” Chief Higgins: “Hey, you can’t do that!” G. 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