Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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.

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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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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.