Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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.

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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.

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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.