Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 7 CLASS DAY WELCOME By John Card, Jr. Faculty, Juniors, friends, and especially parents, on behalf of the class of 1939 of Sumner High School, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our class day. It is with just pride that we review our high school career. For four years we have mixed hard work, good times, eye-straining study, and side-splitting joviality to become the best class ever to graduate from the high school of our lovable little town. Joy and sorrow, serious study, and pleasant parties have mingled to give us all unforgettable and pleasant memories of the best days of our life. Often you, our friends, have helped us in our times of despair, and now it is with delight that we can invite you to these exercises on this mem- orable day. May you enjoy them now by being happy with us, and may you enjoy them later as your memories turn back to us and to this day. CLASS HISTORY By Barbara Barton September 1935. Here we were a group of green Freshmen wandering through the halls of the high school looking for our rooms. Teachers were standing in the doorways waiting for us, telling us where to go. This year the pupils from Brookville joined the pupils from Holbrook. Although the teachers insisted we were not over bright, we thought we were. Our class was divided into three rooms. The College group were in Mr. Hodge’s room, part of the Commercial in Mr. Naverouskis’ room, and the rest in Miss Richardson’s. We held our first class meeting, a big event in the lives of the Freshmen. The following were chosen as officers: President, Richard McKinnon; Vice President, Marjorie Kohl; Secretary, Virginia Berry; Treasurer, William Franklin. On the school grounds we held a carnival consisting of games and refreshments. Some of our class mates distinguished themselves on the gym squad; and others joined the orchestra, glee clubs, and other clubs. The rest of the year proved uneventful except for Graduation in June. We looked forward to coming back as Sopho- mores and leaving the position of “green Freshmen” to the incoming class. We came back to school in September 1936 and were glad to see our school- mates. We were now Sophomores. This year Marjorie Kohl, Francis Bagley, and Ulmer Hill left us while Francis Bettencourt and Bernadine Ford joined our class. Mary Sorocco joined the Commercial division after spending her first year with the College division. At our class meeting the following officers were chosen: President, John Card; Vice President, Barbara Boardman; Secretary, Jean Gagnon, and Treasurer, Richard McKinnon. On December 16, 1936, we presented the Sophomore drama, “The Rebellion of Mrs. Barclay.” This was a comical story of family life and was acted out very well. All seemed to fit their parts. Those taking part in the play were John Card, Jean Gagnon, Ann McCaughey, William Franklin, Barbara Scott, Agnes Higgins, Kathleen MacPherson, Madeline Moran, and Richard McKinnon. The year passed quickly, and once again we left dear old Sumner to return as Juniors. In September 1937 back to school we trudged as Juniors. This year looked more promising because we took a more active part in the social life of the

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6 THE ECHO GRADUATION PROGRAM HONORS FOR FOUR YEARS 1. Jean Gagnon 1, Barbara Scott 2. John Card 3. Douglas Egles 2. Barbara Barton 3. Nellie Morton Senior Honor Roll Bernadine Ford 2 Barbara Scott 4 John Card 3 Douglas Egles 4 Robert Nason 3 Jean Gagnon 4 Ann McGaughey 1 Figures represent number of times on 1938-1939 honor roll Class Flower — Gardenia Class Motto — “Effort Brings Success” Class Colors — Maroon and Gold Activities Saturday, June 10, Boat Trip Wednesday, June 14, Class Day Friday, June 16, Reception Thursday, June 22, Graduation Topic for Graduation — “Democracy”

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8 THE ECHO school. Our officers were elected as follows: President, John Card; Vice Presi- dent, Barbara Boardman; Secretary, Barbara Barton; Treasurer, Douglas Egles. Our class colors were chosen: maroon and gold, and our class motto was “Al- ways Lead, Never Follow.” This was a big year to us because we received our class rings. They were gold with a raised emblem having the letter “S” on it. Below the “S” was the word Holbrook. The number 1939 was on the sides and our initials were inside. On the first Friday in May we held our Junior Prom. The Grand March was led by the four class officers while the “Big Apple” was led by John Card, Barbara Boardman, Robert Nason, and Virginia Berry. There were many different kinds of novelty dances. The Junior class was well represented in the glee club, the dramatic club, the baseball team, the football team, and the basketball team. John Card was coming right along with his work in gym and we had high hopes for him in the Senior year. To conclude the end of a perfect year, the Juniors escorted the Seniors at their graduation. Back again, in September 1938, but this time we came back as the high and mighty Seniors. The officers remained the same as those of the Junior year: President, John Card; Vice president, Barbara Boardman; Secretary, Barbara Barton; and Treasurer, Douglas Egles. Ann McGaughey left us in October, but just had to come back to us in December. William Franklin, we are sorry to say, left to go to Stoughton. On October 27, 1938, the Senior Dance was held, ' and I am sure everyone had a good time. The hall was decorated appropriately for Hallowe’en, there were many novelty dances, and all danced merrily to the excellent music furnished by the Roal Palms. Then came the Senior Drama, “Take My Advice.” This was a comedy dealing with the life in a small town and what happens when a person comes from the city to make the town famous. Those taking part were John Card, a wizard at making small towns famous; Douglas Egles, the hero and editor of the paper; Richard McKinnon, a dis- grace to the town, but a lovable character; Madeline Moran, the perfect sec- retary; Jean Gagnon, the town’s snooty gossip; Pauline Rayner, the villain’s haughty daughter; Robert Nason, the villian; and Barbara Scott, the heroine. A new venture by this class was that of sponsoring a style show. We were able to do this through the courtesy of Porters Inc. of Brockton. Many odd styles in hats were shown ; also many beautiful dresses, suits, and evening gowns were modeled by the following girls of the Senior Glass: Pauline Rayner, Barbara Boardman, Dorothy Pepper, Agnes Higgins, Nellie Morton, Ruth Leonard, Zoe Polisson, Muriel Wilson, and Madeline Moran. On March 17, with the Asso- ciation, we enjoyed a Barn dance. The hall was decorated in true barn style and all who attended came in costume. The few who didn’t were obliged to have a patch sewed on before they could dance; furthermore, the patch cost ten cents. John Card was the only Senior to go in for gym this year, but he came through with flying colors and won the cup at the Gym Exhibition. He had won awards in Lynn previous to this. A distinction for our class — that of being the first class to wear caps and gowns for graduation. They are maroon with a gold tassel, the class colors. Our graduation activities are this Class Day, a boat trip to Provincetown, the Reception, and finally Graduation. Thus comes the end of four perfect and happy years for us, and I am sure we all feel a pang of regret for leaving dear old Sumner High.