Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1942 volume:

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY College of Liberal Arts Offers young men a broad program of college subjects serving as a foun- dation for the understanding of modern culture, social relations, and technical achievement. The purpose of this program is to give the student a liberal and cultural education and a vocational competence which fits him to enter some specific type of useful employment. College of Business Administration Offers young men a college program with broad and thorough training in the principles of business with specialization in Accounting, Journalism, Banking and Finance, Public Administration, Industrial Administration or Marketing and Advertising. Instruction is through lectures, solution of business problems, class discussions, motion pictures and talks by business men. College of Engineering Provides for young men complete college programs in Engineering with Pro- fessional courses in the fields of Civil, Mechanical (with Aeronautical and Aii Conditioning options). Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering. General engineering courses are pursued during the freshman year; thus the student ne.ed not make a final decision as to the branch of engineering in which he wishes to specialize until the beginning of the sophomore year. Co-operative Plan The Co-operative Plan, which is available to upperclassmen in all courses, pro- vides for a combination of practical industrial experience, with classroom in- struction. Under this plan the student is able to earn a portion of his school expenses as well as to make business contacts which prove valuable in later years. Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Legal Programs Available FOR CATALOG — MAIL THIS COUPON AT ONCE Northeastern University Director of Admissions Boston, Massachusetts Please send me a catalog of the □ College of Liberal Arts □ Pre-Legal Program □ College of Business Administration □ Pre-Medical □ College of Engineering □ Pre-Dental Name Address H-30 STAFF 1941-1942 Editor-in-Chief ELAINE MEGLEY Business Manager ELIZABETH CARD Art Editor JEAN HOLLIS Associate Editors LORRELL KELLER HELEN MACKIE ARNOLD SOULE DOROTHY PORTER PATRICIA DONOVAN ELEANOR KENNEDY MARIE MACK MURIEL QUINCY MARJORIE SCHUTT EVELYN HANSON MARGARET SULLIVAN BETTY HAYDEN BETTY HANNEY CLAIRE COTE Typists STACIA CZAPLA CATHERINE MOSESSO ANNE SMITH DORIS ESTABROOK Faculty Adviser MISS KATHRYN MEGLEY The ECHO Class D Year Book SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL Holbrook, Massachusetts Volume XVIH Number 1 CONTENTS FOR JUNE, 1942 Dedication 2 Senior Statistics 2 School Notes Junior Class 16 Sophomore Class .... 17 Freshman Class .... 18 Alumni ....... 19 Honor Roll ...... 22 Calendar 23 Student Council ..... 24 Echo 25 Sports Basketball 27 Baseball 30 Clubs ...... 31 Advertisements 34 The Echo Staff of 1942 thanks all for their cooperation in making this issue successful. The staff thanks Miss Kathryn Megley, the faculty adviser, who devoted much time to planning; Mr. Vin- cent Naverouskis of the faculty, who took such excellent pictures; and the students, subscribers, and advertisers who have supported us. May you enjoy this, our Year Book of 1942. 2 THE ECHO Dedicated to the Seniors The ' ' Echo“ Staff of 1942 dedicates this issue to the Seniors, thanking them for their leadership and true friendship, admiring them for their success, and wishing for them everything. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS SHIRLEY ANN COOK 33 Linfield Street “Cooky” “Always ready to smile” Basketball 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Echo 2, 3; French Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Letter Club 1, 2; Letter Award 3; Math Club 2; Senior Drama; Dramatic Club 2: Gym Exhibition 1, 2. MARY ELAINE MEGLEY 37 Norfolk Road “Honey” Horseback riding “Manner, ability, and good sense win the respect of all” Echo 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Letter Award 3; Math Club 2; Senior Drama; Sophomore Play; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Tennis Team 1; ice-President 4; D. A. R. Citizen 4; Pro Merito 3. ANASTACIA SMITH 52 Snell Street “Anne” Reading “She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone, or despise.” Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4; Pro Merito 3; Office 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 4; Snoops and Scoops 4; Secretary 3, 4. CATHERINE FLORENCE MOSESSO 126 Pine Street “Rena” Dancing and eating “She feels no biting pang while she sings.” Class Secretary 1, 2, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Echo 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Pro-Merito 3; Secretary to Principals 4; Senior Drama; Sophomore Drama; Track Team 1; Typing Award 4; Office 3, 4. THE ECHO 3 Ki th .Tan’Kt Axdukw ; Maple Avenue “Kuthie” Hobby : Swimming “k he is f entle, she is shy, hut therr is }iiiscJiief in her eye.” Echo 4; (Hee (4nb 1. 2. ;b 4 ; (lym Exhibition 1, 2 : Office 4 : Student roiincil S. 4 : Teacln r’s Secretary 4. Hauold Hradpoud Hauton Noonan ' s Lane Hobby : Sports “No noise, no sound when Barton ' s around.’ ' Basketball 4 ; 01(M ' Club : Gym 1 ; I.etter Award. SiiiRLPY Mae Berg 127 South Franklin Street •‘Shirr’ Hohl)y : Dancing “Happy am T ; from care I’m free!’ ' Ge()r je Alhert Carter 2)1 Hillvi( ' W Avenue Buster’’ Hol)hy : Aviation “I am the master of my fate I am the eaptain of my soul.’ ' Baseball M, 4 : Basketball : Hockey Burwele R. Casfersen 268 Plymouth Street ‘‘Butch’’ Hobby : Automobiles “Men of fete words are the best of men.” Gym 1. Katherine G. Chandler 14 Elm Avenue “Kay ' ’ Hobby: Dancing He that has patience may compass ani thiny. Gle( ' Club 1. 2; Gym Exhi- bition 1. 2; Lunchroom 4. Arlene May Cote l(i9 South Franklin Street Hobby : Dancing “.4 smile for all.” Basketl)all 1. 4: Glee Club 1. 2; Gym Exhil)itiou 1, 2; Letter Award . ' ! : Lunch- room 4: Track Team 1. Richard Mervin Croft 20 Linfield Street “Richie’’ Hobby : Aviation ‘‘Reason is not measured by size or height, but by principle. ' ’ Orchestra 1. 2, . ' ; French Club 2, 2 ; Glee Club : Rifle Club 4. Stacia Dianne Czapla 22 Plymouth Street “Stay Hol)by : Swimming “Quiet but of much abil- ity.” Dramatic Club 1. 2 ; Echo 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 2, 4: Gym Exhiliition 1, 2 : Sen- ior Drama : Sophomore Drama : Student Council 3. 4. Walter W. Donovan, Jr. 2)8 South Franklin Street “Donny Hoi)hy : Sports “Such popularitfi is well deserved.” P asel)all 1, 2, 2, 4; Basket- ball 2, 2. 4; Echo 2, 2; Glee Club 1 ; Hockey 2 ; Letter Award 3 : Photog- rai)hy 2 : Senior Play 4. 4 THE ECHO DOUIS 1 . ESIAI ' .KOOK 411 ' Plymouth Str ‘( ' t “Dorrio” Hobby: Walking- “77( .s ' quiet sail is is a noiseless tviiif to waft me from distraetion. Echo 4 ; (ilee Club 1, L ' . ll, 4; (Jym Exhibition I. 2: Lunchroom 4 ; Student Council 4 ; Pro-Mcrito l! ; Typing Award 4 ; Spelling P.e( ' 1, 12. 4. P Kvi;i!LV Axxn IIkkjixs bits South Franklin Street ‘‘Pev” “Ha ppy yo lucky, joyful, and free ’ (llee Club 1, 2. ll. 4; (Jym Exhil)ition 1. 2 ; (Iftice 4 : Senior Drama. Ei-izabeth .Teax Hollis 174 Union Street •T lolly ' - ll obby: Piano “Siny a nay sorrow: cast away care.” Pasketball 1 : Dramatic Club 2. ll. 4 1 Echo 2. 4 ; (Jlee ( lub 1, 2, 4: (Jym Exhibit 1. 2 ; Office 2. ' 4 : Secretary to teachers 2. 4 : Senior Drama. Deax Chapmax Hooker 27S North Franklin Street “I have often reyretted my speech, never my silence,’ ' Kifle Club 4. ( HESTER F. I(;XATOWITZ 74( South Franklin Street Prookville “Chet” “.1 leader amony men.” P.aseball 1 : S( ' nior Drama ; Sophomore Drama. Lorrell LorisE Keller 22 Winter Street Loreli Hobby: F. S. Marines “’ ' he thinys which must he must he for the hest.” Ass( ' mbli( ' s 1. 2. 2: Dra- matic ( ' lul) 1 : Echo 2. 2, 4 : Fiamch (’lub .2. 4 : (Jym Exhibition 1. 2; Senior 1 rama. iREXE Elizabeth Marble IdSC South Franklin Street Prookville “Pee’’ Hobby: K( ei)ing scrapbook •‘.1 true friend is a friend forever.” Pasketball 1. 2; (Jlee Club 1. 2, 4 : (Jym Exhibition 1, 2 : Letter .Vward 1 : Lunch- room 4. Edwix Robert Paul 14 .John ' s Avenue “P lister Hobby : Sports “A little tionsense now and then Is relished hy the tcisest men.” Paseball 1, 2. 2. 4 : Pasket- ball 1, 2, 2. 4 : French Club 2 ; (Jlee Club 1 : Hockey 2 ; Senior Drama. Muriel Violet Quixcy 175 I ' lymouth Street “Murr” Hobby : Army Air Corps “Better late than never.” Pasketball 1, 4 : Dramatic i Club 4 ; Echo 4 : French Club 4 : (Jlee Club 1, 2, 4 ; (Jym Ehibition 1,2: I.etter Award 1 ; Student Council 2 : Tennis 1. Mar.torie Louise Sciiutt 26 Summer Street “Margie” Hobby : Having a good time. “Honor lies in honest toil.” Assemblies 1.2. 2, 4: Craft Club 1 : Dramatic Club 1 ; Echo 2. 4 ; French Club 4 ; (Jlee Club 1,2; Gym Exhi- bition 1, 2 : Lunchroom 3. 4 : Math Club. THE ECHO 5 Maujokie Louise Smart 814 North Franklin Street “Midge” “Sivccter also than the honcu and the honei - comh.” Basketball 2, 8 : Glee Club 1,2; Letter Award 8 ; Stu- dent Council 4 : Track Team a. Hilda Mary Terrazano 101 Spring Street “ITil” Hobby : Taking pictures “She seeks to know and knoirinn seeks.’’ Dramatic Club 2, 8, 4 ; Glee Club 2. 8, 4 ; Gym Exhibition 1. 2; Office Staff 8, 4 : Secretary to teacher 4 : Senior Drama 4 ; Student Council 4. I’HYLLis Wilson South Strec ' t, Brookville “IMiil” Hobby: Horseback Riding “A witti woman is a treasure.” French Club 2 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 8, 4; Senior Drama 4 : Sophomore Drama. Paul R. Youngholm 844 South Franklin Street Hobby : History “Toil is the true knight’s pastim e.” CLASS ODE From Sumner’s portals now we part. There is no time to grieve. There’s still a flame in every heart Although it’s time to leave. Forward we go — the future calls This class of ’42. Out to win without any falls And carry the torch right through. With all the world at our command We’ll go right out on high So thus we all united stand As now we say goodbye. Written by Elaine Megley. Sung by Phyllis Wilson. 6 THE ECHO Graduation Program College Elaine Megley Shirley Cook HONORS FOR FOUR YEARS Commercial Anne Smith Stacia Czapla Class Flower: Rose Class Motto: Try, Trust, Triumph Class Activities Banquet and Class Day Reception Baccalaureate Graduation June 10 June 12 June 14 June 16 Topic for Graduation Essays: Defense CLASS DAY WELCOME By Shirley Cook Friends, teachers, superintendent, committee, parents — especially parents: On behalf of the Class of 1942 1 take great pleasure in welcoming you to these our Class Day exercises. It is with much pride that we look back at our four years of fun, laughter, hard work, and accomplishments which have been made possible by your standing in back of us. You have given us something to remember and something of which to be proud. THE ECHO 7 HISTORY By Catherine Mosesso It was on a morning in September of 1938 that this class entered the portals of Sumner High School. The class was divided into two groups, the college in Miss Knutson’s room and the commercial in Mr. Naverouskis’s room. Our first big event was a class meeting. The officers elected at this meeting were: presi- dent, Allan Jones; vice-president Shirley Cook; secretary, Catherine Mosesso; and treasurer, Anne Smith. Some of the members entered the gym squad, orchestra, and other clubs. Time marched on, and the group became more accustomed to so many rooms and so many teachers. Friends were made with the Brookville classmates. The rest of the year proved uneventful, and all found themselves looking forward to becoming sophomores. 1939 found the class sophomores, no longer bashful freshmen. In the first class meeting held in November a slight change was made in the election of officers: president, Chester Ignatowitz; vice-president, Shirley Cook; secretary, Catherine Mosesso; and treasurer, Anne Smith. During the course of the year was presented the annual sophomore drama, the name of which was “Aunt Hetty.” The cast in the play was composed of the following: Phyllis Wilson, Elaine Megley, Chester Ignatowitz, Walter Donovan, Stacia Czapla, Isabelle Pierson, Charles Mann, and Catherine Mosesso. Miss Marcia Bartlett was the coach. Before the year was over Geraldine Ferbert, Allan Jones, Robert Town- send, Gertrude Higgins, Virginia Brindley left Sumner, but Louis Gill came and went during the year. The class was now joyously happy to reach the half way mark in high school. 1940. Back to school again, but this time as those quite important juniors. Again this year changes were made — president, Allan Jones; vice-president, Shirley Cook; secretary, Isabelle Pierson; and treasurer, Anne Smith. A more active part was taken in the social life of the school. The Junior Prom was held May 23. It was a great success both socially and financially. Everybody had a grand time while he danced to the music of the Esquires. Remember them? This was a great year because this was the year in which were bought class rings. Some bought the blue spinel, others bought black onyx, and still others bought the plain gold. Oh, you can’t tell now because they have changed hands some- what. On coming back to school, the class missed Joseph Fitzpatrick, and toward the middle of the year was lost Isabelle Pierson, Donald Hanney, Donald Keating, Norma Blood, and Charles Mann. Allan Jones returned and also Marjorie Smart. Soon the end of this year came, and an air of superiority was started in the closing of the junior year. 1941 and back in September for the last year in school. All returned as dignified seniors. At the first class meeting something was done that no other class had ever done. A girl was elected for president! ! That shows that this class couldn’t get along without girls! ! The president is Shirley Cook; vice-presi- dent, Elaine Megley; secretary, Catherine Mosesso; and treasurer, for her fourth year, Anne Smith. On November 7, the senior dance was held. Everyone had a grand time dancing to the music of the Arms Plaza orchestra. Then came the senior drama on December 19. This brought a large crowd and was a 8 THE ECHO great su ccess. A mysterious comedy, “Tricking Tricksters,” was presented. The part of Grandma Gavin, owner of the famous Gavin Garnet, was played bv Stacia Gzapla. Everyone will agree that she did a grand job. Harriet Marshall, her secretary, was played by Shirley Cook; Grandma Gavin’s granddaughters, Margaret, Mary, Honoria, Ellen, and Lucy Lee were played by Beverlv Higgins, Lorrell Keller, Elaine Megley, Jean Hollis, and Phyllis Wilson. Hazel Rogers, an international gem thief, was played by Catherine Mosesso. and her accom- plice, Kit Carson, was Chester Ignatowitz. Gilbert Reeves, Mary’s hov friend, was Edwin Paul. Patriek Ryan, a State Trooper, was very well pla ed by Walter Donovan, and Lena, the maid, was played by Hilda Terrazano. The class was very unfortunate this year to be a class that will graduate in this crucial crisis. Because of the war it was unable to take a boat trip, and because of the gasoline shortage, automobiles could not serve our purpose. Graduation is at hand at last. The first event is this Class Day. and this year this is accompanied by a banquet. The reception is to be on June 12, the baccalaureate service on June 14, and finally graduation on June 16. It is with regret that Sumner High is left, for it holds many pleasant memories, hut since the class is so outstanding, it will be successful when out in the world. The Class of 1942 hopes that the coming Senior Classes will not find it too difficult a task to live up to the dignified, illustrious, great, outstanding Class of 1942. THE CLASS STATISTICS By Lorrell Keller The illustrious Class of 1942 met to vote on class statistics. All applied them- selves seriously and industriously. Finally, a decision worthy of being handed down through the coming years was made. First of all comes the class orator and politician — a very difficult decision to make, but W alter Donovan was selected. Also, to him was given the titles of the funniest, the class philosopher, the most alert, the teller of tall stories, the best actor, the most popular boy, and the class photographer. Edwin Paul as well as being the class Night Owl was granted the honor of being the most athletic boy, and the biggest eater. Also in the class of 1942 there is a Dare- Devil who is Richard Croft. To him were given the titles of the shortest boy, best musician, and the fastest driver which means many years of skilled expe- rience. The most popular girl, best dressed girl, and the teachers’ pet is Elaine Megley. The class having both unromantic and romantic minds was separated into two divisions. The class Romeo is none other than Edwin Paul, but the class is sorry to report that no Juliet was selected. Now a little on the unromanic side. Dean Hooker, besides being the most bashful, was selected the woman hater, and the man haters are Hilda Terrazano and Doris Estabrook although this is doubted. Speaking figuratively — not Roman or Arabic numerals — the tallest boy and girl are George Carter and Elaine Megley. As for looks, Jean Hollis and Edwin Paul were chosen best looking boy and girl. THE ECHO 9 Turning to the happy side as well as to the unhappy side, the class giggler is Lorrell Keller, and the biggest fusser is Arlene Cote. Over-tired from work, the following list of miscellaneous titles was com- piled: Businesslike Anne Smith Fastest typist and cutest girl Marjorie Smart Most conscientious and charming Shirley Cook Most original, agreeable, and artistic Jean Hollis Most versatile Hilda Terrazano Dietician Doris Estabrook Most athletic girl Muriel Quincy Best singer and coquette Phyllis Wilson Worst penman Burwell Caspersen Most sociable Catherine Mosesso Best actress Stacia Czapla Shortest girl Ruth Andrew Idealist Class of 1942 One most likely to succeed Class of 1942 Procrastinator George Carter Realizing to the greatest extent that this class is one in a million, these important decisions will be entrusted to your memories. CLASS PROPHECY By Jean Hollis Ah! The prosperous and peaceful year of 1952! Will the world long remem- ber the richness and greatness of the country as it now stands! After nearly ten years of saving here and saving there, I feel that I must take advantage of the abundance of supplies to see if all has fared well with the Class of 1942. I then shall climb into my brand new, shining car with its new, black tires, with the tank flowing with gasoline, and take leave of my duties in the Art Department of the Boston Herald-Traveler to start on my journey to the far parts of the country to find my classmates. It was while touring Cape Cod that I chanced to find the first of my class- mates, Lorrell Keller, who was shopping in an A P store in Buzzard’s Bay. After much embracing and exchange of greetings, she told me that she had picked her man and now was living comfortably in a little white cottage over- looking the canal with a beautiful view of the Bourne Bridge. Bidding her good- bye, with promises of returning, I continued on my way. Later in the day, I pulled into a spacious gas station and was very much pleased to see Richard Croft emerge from the office. He told me that he was doing a prosperous business — as could easily be seen — and was very happily married. From Dick. I learned that Chet Ignatowitz was still drinking in the sunshine on Waikiki Beach. It seems that after driving the Japs from Hawaii’s shores, he took a liking to his surroundings and the surroundings took a liking to him; so he has taken up permanent quarters there. All along the road I noticed the absence of the Johnson’s signs and the replacement with the name of Hooker. I stopped at one of these advertised stands and was greeted at the door by a charming young lady. Hold on there! 10 THE ECHO It was none other than Arlene Cote who has become head hostess at this lovely ice cream parlor. She informed me that the owner of this huge chain of stands was Dean Hooker. Unfortunately, Dean was touring Europe with a group of men from a local Bachelor’s Club so naturally I should not be able to see him. However, I had seen Arlene, and that was enough in itself. Being rather travel-worn, I stopped at a cozy inn for dinner and a good night’s sleep. I entered the dining room, picked up the menu, and here got another delightful surprise. At the bottom of the menu were the words, ‘ Doris Estabrook, Proprietress.” I immediately asked to see the owner. It was good to see Doris again, and we had a nice talk about a few of our friends. It appears that Anne Smith is now running a day nursery in New York and is doing mig hty well. One of the children in Anne’s nursery bore the name of George A. Carter IV. I was naturally interested in this, and Doris informed me that George Carter HI was happily married and living on the other side of the city of New York. He is now a salesman for the Heinz Company, so far having sold 55 of the 57 varieties. Later, when I saw George, he told me that our classmate, Beverly Higgins, was touring the country giving free Home Nursing lessons to high school girls. My room at Doris’s was furnished beautifully. I sank into a large chair and began to read the evening paper. On the sports page, these words greeted mv eyes: “CASEY STENGLE RETIRES. FORMER FIRST SACKER, WAL- TER DONOVAN, TAKES OVER MANAGERIAL DUTIES OF BOSTON BRAVES.” I was elated. Imagine Donney managing his favorite team. They’ll be Series bound now! On the radio page, I saw Stacia Czapla’s name. Remember the radio serial, “Dear John”? Well, John met with a sad end, and now it’s “Dear Henry.” Stacia is playing the lead, and I have no doubt that she will do a splendid job of acting. In the morning I said good-bye to Doris and left for New York. While lurning into a gasoline station to refill the tank again, I narrowly missed col- liding with a huge, black limousine. The chauffeur stepped out of the car, and I was about to offer apologies when I saw who he was. Burwell Caspersen! And sitting in the back seat fairly overloaded with glittering jewels sat Hilda Terrazano! We all started talking, I, myself, fairly bursting with joy at the sight of them. Hilda was married to a count and was living in a big apartment on Riverside View. She had seen Burwell in the city one day driving a taxi and had hired him on the spot. I left them then and continued on my way to the city. I attended a matinee at Radio City for relaxation that afternoon. I thrilled at the sight of the uniformed Rocketts going through their faultless routine. Suddenly, I sat up with surprise. The fourth and fifth girls from the left appeared very familiar to me. To satisfy my curiosity, I borrowed my neigh- bor’s opera glasses and peered through them. Sure enough! Those two could he none other than Elaine Megley and Marie Mack. So after all these years, they are still together. THE ECHO 11 The next morning found me in Columbus, Ohio, and driving down the main street of this city. Great excitement seemed to be running through the citv. Flags were lining the street, and across the street was stretched a huse sign which read: “A TRUE AND HONEST POLITICIAN. A MAN WHO KEEPS HIS WORD. OUR NEXT MAYOR, PAUL YOUNGHOLM.” My thoughts went back to our class politician, and I entered the headquarters of the candidate to see if by any chance there was a connection. My supposition proved correct, for there, sitting in a spacious office, sat Paul. He jumped up, shook my hand, offered me a chair, and handed me a cigar, all in one move- ment. Good old Paul! He hadn’t changed a bit! He was still keeping in touch with Edwin Paul who has succeeded Earl Carroll in the show business. I had heard of Paul’s Beauties, but had never dreamed that it was our own Buster. Surprises were coming in bunches! But add to that last, Katie Mosesso was one of Buster’s leading dancers of the Rumba and La Conga and was soon to be given a contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. I had a long trip to Chicago before me, so I took leave of Paul, wishing him a successful campaign. I arrived in Chicago in time to hear the last act of Tannhauser in which Phylis Wilson was singing the leading part. Later in her dressing room, we greeted each other heartily. We talked of school friends, and Phil told me that I would be interested to know that Shirley Cook was a noted dress designer in Chicago and had personal charge of her ( Phylis’s ) wardrobe. I asked her if she ever heard from Irene Marble to which she replied that Irene and her hus- band were doing very nicely. Her husband is now vice-president of the Coca- Cola Bottling Company, with his office in St. Louis, Missouri. She, in turn, asked me of the whereabouts of Midge Smart and I was glad to give a little information for a change. I related that Midge, too, was married happily to a professor at the great Thayer University and was living in the city of Brain- tree, Massachusetts. The next afternoon found me arriving on the shores of Lake Michigan. Here, without warning, I ran into my old friend, Harold Barton, who owns a fleet of cattle barges making daily runs from Chicago to Racine. He informed me that he saw Shirley Berg once in a while in Racine, where she was employed in the mailing department of a famous cereal company. It is her duty to see that the correct number of box-tops accompanies every letter sent by the chil- dren who listen daily to the daring exploits of Bingwanger Fusilden, the Boy- Wonder. I had planned to have a few hours with Muriel Quincy, so I took immediate leave of Harold and started east. Muriel is married to a Captain in the U. S.-Army Air Corps and is living in a small home on the banks of the Connecticut River. Murr and I sat on her shady porch and talked about old times. I told her of the classmates that I had seen so far. Fortunately, however, my hostess told me that she had heard by means of letters from home, that Ruth Andrew ' and Katherine Chandler were both serving as secretaries to the Secretary of War and Navy respectively and both were doing exceptionally well. I started home- ward at noon, with Murr’s advice to eat dinner at Marjorie Schutt’s sandwich shop. I had no trouble finding this establishment, and I hurried in, anxious to see Marjorie again. Her back w as turned to me, but there was no denying 12 THE ECHO that red hair! She was delighted to see me, and consequently I was given a meal with the compliments of the house. Again, 1 told of my experiences and, after several hours, I was on my way home. They were all accounted for. Each and every one of them was a success. I was very light-hearted and burst into song. 1 guess ours was the most success- ful class ever graduated from Sumner High School. Class Gifts By Hilda Terrazano and Richard Croft Stacia Czapla Ruth Andrew To Ruth who likes the army And promised to be true, We give this little soldier boy So she’ll never feel too blue. Harold Barton A ball we give to Harold. A ball sport he may be. We hope to see him sometime Right out there in his glee. To “Sta” who is so full of dreams For him she hopes of meeting. We give this lovely wedding ring To keep her gay heart beating. Walter Donovan To Dunnie a little aeroplane. He’ll study every part. And when he joins the Air Corps, He’ll know it all by heart. Shirley Berg To Shirley who’s always wearing slacks We give this brand new pair. So when her others are worn out. She’ll not he in despair. George Carter This baseball bat we give to George. He is a baseball hero. Vie hope he’ll always know the score. And that it won’t be zero. Doris Estabrook Doris is the home-girl type. She’ll make a perfect cook. So she ' ll be the best there is. We give her this cook book. Beverly Higgins A thermometer we give to Bev. She’s going to be a nurse. May her patients go home in a car Rather than in a hearse. Burwell Caspersen We know “Butch” likes to drive a car. But rationing is now on; So to him we give this comfy chair. That he may dream of rides long gone. Catherine Chandler Katie has so many beaus She doesn’t know who’s the best. Just write their names in this notebook And give your mind a rest. Shirley Cook We have with us a cutie. Shirley is her name. To college she is going So here’s a hook for fame. Jean Hollis To Jean goes a piece of charcoal With which to sketch and draw. We trust her art work all will be Without a single flaw. Dean Hooker To Dean, a shy and bashful boy, We give a looking-glass. It will reflect his blushes When he speaks in any class. Chester Ignatowitz A knife we give to Chester, For he may have to hew The boats for our great navy At Fore River that are due. Arlej e Cote Arlene is our class baby And takes a lot of teasing. One look into this mirror Will prove that she is pleasing. Richard Croft Richie’s speed for driving Is really something rare. Because his car will soon be wrecked. We give to him this spare. l.ORRELL Keller Lorrell is much too fussy. Her hair must be just so. To her we give this shiny comb To keep her curls in a row. Irene Marble Irene has hopes to start a home For her and him someday. This frying pan is apropo To start her on her way. I THE ECHO 13 Elaine Megley Honey is a gadabout, She’s always on the go. To her we give a pair of shoes So she may meet her beau. Catherine Mosesso Kate’s the girl with dancing feet. They’re always on the go. This lotion will help to always keep Her merry feet just so. Edwin Paul Buster is our Romeo; He’s ne’er put us to shame. To him we give this little car, So he can meet his dame. Muriel Quincy To Muriel we give this gum. For she just loves to chew. We hope that she’ll be able to stop Before her face turns blue. Marjorie Schutt This wee cap goes to Margie Who wants to be a nurse. We know she’ll be the very best In all the universe. Marjorie Smart To Midge we give this copper cent To add to her collection. When to a show they want to go. She will have no “repention.” Anne Smith Anne says her voice is bad And therefore does not sing. A little practice with this sheet. And she’ll be queen of swing. Hilda Terrazano Hilda’s sure to be a success As a secretary some day. To her we give this notebook. It will help her on her way. Phyllis Wilson To Phyllis we give this sifter Because she may some day Have a hubby in tbe parlor. Wanting supper some nice way. Paul Youngholm A dictionary seems the thing For us to give to Paul. Although he likes to use big words. He doesn’t know them all. OBITUARY By Marjorie Smart The dreadful and unexpected death of the Class of ’42 on June 10 was a shock to all of the underclassmen and friends. The cause of the death is reported to have been over-exertion in school and social activities. They led a hard but eventful life from the time they “took over” the school as freshmen until their recent death. Each name has gone down separately in the memory and the history of the school to be looked upon with much respect and many fond memories. When toddling along the corridors as freshmen, without a care in the world and a smile for everyone, little had the thought of this harsh ending ever crept through to those delicate minds. Their powers of deduction were greatly im- proved by their sophomore year, and they carried on nobly right to the end. Never was there a shirker among them. As we look back on their junior year we now recall the tell-tale marks of large, dark circles under their eyes ( prob- ably due to their “night-life,” which we are certain consisted chiefly of laborious study ) . When they returned as seniors, their once rosy cheeks were now faded into angelic whiteness. Although the end was sudden, we are sure that the spirit of this once superior and beloved class will go on in the hearts of everyone who knew them. 14 THE ECHO CLASS WILL By Marjorie Smart We, the members of the Senior Class of 1942, of Sumner High School, Town of Holbrook, County of Norfolk, State of Massachusetts, United States of America, being uncertain as to the frail life that we are living, do, therefore, make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. Article 7. To the Juniors we leave the school, the contents therein, includ- ing the teachers, the senior superiority, the dignity and good behavior, and the ever-dominating characteristic, good-naturedness, of that great class of 1942. Article 2. To the Junior Class we bequeath the outstanding ahilitv of the Senior Class as playwrites. Article 3. To the incoming seniors we bequeath the trials, troubles, and tribulations of where to go on a class trip, and how to get the money to go there. Article 4. To those lucky juniors we leave a year, or more, of sessions in Mr. Neal’s American History class. Article 5. To our principal, Mr. Neal, and other members of the faculty we leave our sincere thanks for the many tolerances shown us during our four years at Sumner, which we are sure at times were almost beyond your endurance. Article 6. All of the gum under the seats and desks we graciously bestow to Uncle Sam, for we know his love for rubber-like material. Article 7. Victor Hogan is left “Butch” Casperson’s knowledge of the back roads of Holbrook. Article 8 . To Phyllis Parry we leave Doris Estabrook’s perfect attendance, rain or shine, and hope that she may benefit by it. Article 9. To Shirley Malcolm we leave Phyllis Wilson’s ability to enter- tain at assemblies with her singing. Article 10. To Windsor Hollis we bequeath the swiftness of movement of his sister, Jean Hollis. Article 11. To Audrey Smart, I, Marjorie Smart, leave this thought: Early to bed and early to rise Will give the teachers a surprise. Don’t be tardy or they will yell; But if you hurry, you’ll beat the bell. Article 12. To any underclassmen, who will not weaken under the strain, we do hereby bequeath all of the unavoidable U’s, the pretty red marks on our report cards, the numberless make-up slips, and the hobby of collecting flunk notices that our notorious class managed to store away. We hope you will use them to good advantage. Article 13. We leave Walter Donovan’s calm, cool, and collected manner to Paul Mitchell. Those are truly senior merits. (Continued to page 34) THE ECHO 15 Row 1: E. Megley, S. Cook, J. Hollis, S. Czapla, H. Terrazano, B. Higgins. Row 2: C. Ignatowitz, P. Wilson, C. Mosesso, W. Donovan, L. Keller, Miss Kathryn Megley, coach, E. Paul. SENIOR DRAMA The three-act mystery drama, ‘’Tricking Tricksters,” was presented to a hall filled to capacity on January 23 by the Senior Class of 1942. One moment was tense with excitement, the next relaxed with laughter with the following cast: Grandmother Gavin, Stacia Czapla, playing very true to character; Grandma’s clever secretary, Shirley Cook; Hazel Rogers, the clever jewel thief, Catherine Mosesso; Hazel’s accomplice, Chester Ignatowitz; the Irish cop, Walter Dono- van, an excellent piece of acting indeed; Grandma Gavin’s superstitious and imaginative maid, played and beautifully acted by Hilda Terrazano. The four granddaughters were played by Elaine Megley, practical granddaughter; Jean Hollis, carefree young miss; Beverly Higgins, charming girl of seventeen; Lor- rell Keller, lovesick granddaughter. This proved to be a very wise selection. Edwin Paul was a newspaper reporter and Mary’s boy friend, who proved to be quite humorous, in his clever costume of a sheet. 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 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. Phyllis Wilson, who was the true granddaughter, Lucy Lee, did a very fine hit of acting, especially in her faint. 16 THE ECHO Row 1: E. Grover, E. Grover, J. Currier, E. Eaton, H. McIntosh, E. Card, A. Mann, B. Simmons, J. Bolles, H. Mackie, M. Berg, E. Kennedy, L. Tilton, M. Lyons, Miss Anna Damon, Miss Elna Knutson, class adviser. Row 2: A. Bestoso, D. Doble, M. Eaton, R. Weatherby, P. Parry, M. Walsb, A. Scbutt, G. Robertson, P. Donovan, G. Hulbert, M. Creighton, A. Smart, E. Einnegan, E. Putt, R. Cann, W. Bagley, H. Davis, W. Malcolm. Row 3: R. Jennings, J. Richardson, W. Williamson, R. Lutz, P. Colby, E. Lebtinen, A. Lebtinen, J. Given, F. Moran, R. Chandler, V. Hogan, W. Hollis, F. McGaughey, T. Haggai, P. Mitchell, C. Williams, G. Mahoney, E. Hooker, J. Thayer, G. Neal. JUNIOR CLASS NEWS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Victor Hogan Elizabeth Card Alma Mann Madeline Lyons To tell vou the truth, the Junior Class has had a tough session of school this year. This has been the hardest, but all will agree it has been the most fun of any. The class made a wonderful representation in the world of basketball. It had that wit of all wits. Windy Hollis, in there pitching, that tall he-man t pe. Russell Chandler, with all his superb baskets, and that rushing tornado. Bill Bagley. The Junior Class served a “super-duper” lunch one day in the lunchroom on which was made approximately five dollars. And then that big event of all events, the Junior Prom on April tenth. It was a true statement that it was the most successful one in years. The hall was beautifully decorated with white calla lilies, a large basket of them being at each end of the hall. On the stage the Bay Staters gave a not-to-be-forgotten evening of music. The officers’ parents and the teachers were chaperons. The big event of the evening was the Grand March led by Victor Hogan, the president of the class. Virginia Beach was his partner. AH in all it was a wonderful Prom, and the Juniors are proud of it. To add to the juniors this year we have five newcomers, Muriel Berg, Dorothy Doble, James Given, and Albert and Enoch Lehtinen. Lots of luck to all of you. THE ECHO 17 Row 1: B. Houser, J. Ford, H. Kayian, R. Card, J, Leonard, G. Bagley, R. White, A. Berg, L. Smith, J. Ellis, C. Haskins, A. Keating, B. Benn, H. Eddy, C. Smith, M. Leitch, E. Bettencourt, A. Andrew. Row 2: B. Youngholm, C. Cote, M. Smith, E. Ball, M. Duggan, P. Allen, A. Atwood, G. Hagerty, B. Smart, B. Hayden, B. Hanney, M. Pollison, E. Hansen, Row 3: R, Paul, A. Higgins, W. Shallies, F. Winslow, H. Ross, L. McGaughey, J. Budd, W. Clifford, L. Baker, D. Smith, A. Soule, W, Mackie, P. Benvie, R. Hadfield, R, Tilton, M. Iveson. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS James Budd Patricia Allen Blanche Benn Betty Hayden The class of 1944 this year had fifty members: forty-two from Holbrook and eight from Brookville. There are twenty-five in the college division and also twenty-five in the commercial division. This is the second year in a row that the two divisions of the Sophomore Class have had the same number of members. Among those who left were Hugh “Hector” MacDonald, now going to trade school in Quincy; Paul O’Brien, to the First National Store in Braintree; John Vascovitch, to work; and Rosalie MacGaffigan who moved to Roxbury. We gained Betty Youngholm from Weymouth and Anne Berg from Waltham. The Sophomores on the girls’ basketball team were Lena Smith, Gloria Hagerty, and Patricia Allen, who played with the first team; and Barbara Smart, Claire Cote, and Helen Kayian on the second team. This is the first time in many years that there were no sophomores on the boys’ basketball team. An assembly consisting of local talent of dancing, vocal, and instrumental music, was sponsored by this class for the May assembly. 18 THE ECHO FRESHMAN CLASS President Richard Proverb I ice President Marion Chaplic Secretary Eileen Mangott Treasurer Therese Mack Student Council Geraldine Clifford, Russell Colby These officers were elected last November after the first report cards issued. Although Marian Chaplic, the vice president, left the class a few months ago, no one else has been elected in her place. Foi-ty-five grown-up children make up this class. Eighteen are in the college division, twenty-seven in the commercial. Eleven of these come from Brookville, and thirty-four from Holbrook. They have had no class meetings this year, but an assembly made exclu- s ively of their baby talent took place on May thirteenth. It consisted of a spelling bee, musical quiz, and special numbers. The college division is under the supervision of that great scientist, Mr. Hodge, while the commercial students are ruled by the stern hand of Mr. Naverouskis. ell, congratulations, freshmen. THE ECHO 19 ALUMNI CLASS OF 1941 Advanced Study Robert Little Brockton Business College Annella Card Mass. State College at Amherst Madeline Hogan Bridgewater State Teachers College Pauline Albonetty Brockton Business College Mason Colby Colby College Dorothy Kierstead Fisher Business School Stewart McKay Northeastern University Betty Potts Brockton Business College Audrey Robertson Burrough’s Machine School May Wallace Brockton Business College Business Charlotte Bagley ! Wholesale Druggists Clara Colburn Wholesale Druggists John Haggai Pratt Whitney Airplane Factory Leonard Hooker Norwood Airport Shirley Howard John Hancock Insurance Co. Walter Pawlowski Office of a Canton Machine Shop Edwin Grover Douglas Shoe Co. Alice McLaughlin New England Tel. Tel. Co. Helen Lawrence Edgar’s Helen Moran Barbour Welting Co. Joseph Mahoney Fore River Thomas O’Connor Railway Express Donald McKay Crandlemere’s Machine Shop Richard Walsh Sheet Metal Work in Boston Robert Little Office at Bethlehem Steel Post-Graduate George Hagerty to enter Merchant Marine Marie Mack to enter Bridgewater Teachers College Walter Pawlowski to enter business Betty Potts to enter Brockton Business College AWARDS Scholarship Awards Betty Potts Class of 1937 Stewart McKay Friendship Club Mason Colby Alumni Association 20 THE ECHO Pro-Merito Awards Class of 1941 Marie Mack John Haggai D. A. R. Good Citizen Award Betty Potts Typing Award Brock. on Business College sa s it is particularly proud of one of its students. ?diss Betty Potts of Holbrook, who recently won a shorthand pin for writing and transcribing 140 words a minute. She is the first student this year to accomplish this degree of shorthand skill. HONOR ROLL IN WORLD WAR II Aibonetty. ictor Alumni King. Noel Caspersen. Rolf Lelakes. Frank, Jr. Benvie. Gordon Leonard. Clinton Benvie, Purvis Lang. Albert Bestoso, Edward Martin. Leon Card, John McQuarrie, Donald Clooney, illiam. Ji . Megley. John Daly, Daniel Mitchell, Marshall Eager. Arnold Moran, Joseph Eldredge, George, Jr. Potts. Robert George, George Powers, Edward Goodnow, Arthur Proverb, Lester Hagerty, John Pudsey. Hugh Hagerty, George Sands, illiam Higgins, James Smith, Joseph Hooker, Clayton Taylor, illiam Corp, Horte, Arthur Townsend, Vi illiam Jones, Payson Welsford, Fred Kelley, Richard Wiggins, Chester Kierstead, Fred Lt. illiams, Charles Bettencourt. Francis Sumner High Keating, Donald Chapman, Elmer Mathews, Elwynn Conley, Gardner Michaels, Zavaan Campbell. Douglas Overton, Curtis Ford, Alfred Scolamero, Guy Franz, Norman Sprague, illiam Harris, Sidney Townsend, Robert Hooke, James, Jr. Wallace, Henry Howland, Vi alter Wallace, Wilbur V W atkins, Allan 1 in the Navy 1942 Carter, George Ignatowitz, Chester 22 THE ECHO 1941-1942 HONOR ROLL Ruth Andrew 4 Shirley Cook 1 , 2, 3, 4 Stacia Czapla 1, 2, 3, 4 Doris Estabrook 1, 3, 4 Jean Hollis 1, 4 Seniors Lorrell Keller 3, 4 Catherine Mosesso 1, 2, 3, 4 Elaine Megley 1 . 2 . 3 , 4 Anne Smith 1, 2, 3, 4 Hilda Terrazano 1. 2. 3. 4 Paul Youngholm 3, 4 Juniors Elizabeth Card 1, 2, 3, 4 Russell Chandler 2, 3 Paul Colby 2, 3 Harry Davis 1, 2, 3 Edna Grover 2, 3 Eleanor Grover 2, 3, 4 Victor Hogan 1, 3, 4 Windsor Hollis 1, 2, 3, 4 Helen Mackie 1, 2, 3, 4 Alma Mann 1, 2, 3, 4 Frank McGaughey 1 Helen McIntosh 2, 3, 4 Paul Mitchell 3, 4 Dorothy Porter 3, 4 Barbara Simmons 1, 2, 3 , 4 Patricia Allen 1, 2, 3, 4 Avis Atwood 3 Blanche Benn 1, 2, 3 Paul Benvie 1, 4 Ramona Card 2, 4 Gloria Hagerty 3, 4 Sophomores Evelyn Hansen 1, 3 Betty Hayden 1 Marie Leitch 1 Lawrence McGaughey 2, 3, 4 Madeline Polisson 1, 2, 3, 4 Margaret Sullivan 1, 2, 3, 4 Freshmen Marion Chaplic 1, 2 Geraldine Clifford 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 Russell Colby 1 Richard Davis 1, 2, 3, 4 alter Grant 1, 2 Thomas Veale 1 , Barbara Hogan 2, 4 Madeline Johnson 1, 2, 3 Therese Mack 1, 2, 4 Eileen Mangott 1, 2 Richard Proverb 1, 2 , 3, 4 2 , 3 , 4 Post-Graduates Marie Mack 1, 2, 3, 4 Betty Potts 1, 2 All A’s. THE ECHO 23 SCHOOL CALENDAR 1941-1942 Oct. 19 — First Award to Echo — S. M. L. S. P. Nov. 7 — Senior Dance 19 — Quiz Assembly — Room 4 17 — Commercial Assembly — Bartlett College 28 — Record Hop — Student Council Dec. 1 — Burdett College — Film As- sembly 10 — Junior and Senior Commer- cial Assembly — Fisher School 12 — Record Hop — Student Coun- cil 12 — Boys ' and Girls ' Basketball at Sharon 19 — Senior Drama Jan. 22 — Home Talent Assembly 23 — Marvo, the Magician 29 — Franklin Institute Assem- bly Feb. 3 — Assembly — Kathleen Dell School 5 — Home Talent Assembly 13 — Juniors ' Record Hop 18 — Fisher Film — Typing and Accounting Mar. 11 — Slacks voted by faculty 19 — W.P.A. Band Assembly 25 — College Preparatory Assem- bly 27 — Basketball Record Hop Apr. 10 — Junior Prom 15 — Movie Assembly 27 — Senior Telephone Whist May 13 — Freshmen Assembly 15 — Sadie Hawkins ' Dance June 10 — Class Day and Banquet 12 — Reception 14 — Baccalaureate Service 16 — Graduation DEFENSE WORK All out for Victory is a common expression now, and various activities at the school show their part in it. Air-raid drills have been held, the shortest one taking only two minutes. Mrs. Eva Sullivan, the district nurse, and Miss Mae Mason, the school nurse, conducted a home nursing course. Miss Helen Krone took charge of the knitting. Many boys have gone to the fire-tower after school to spot airplanes. William Shallies, Walter Grant, Harold Ross, Robert Keller, Alan Higgins, Wilfred Mackie, Frederick Winslow, Arnold Soule, James Rudd, Melvin Iveson, Irving Swensen, and Francis Thomas, are among the boys doing this very necessary defense work. The stretchers used at the First Aid courses given in the town were made by the craft class under the direction of Mr. Garland L. Neal, principal of the high school, and Mr. Wade Hooker of the junior high. 24 THE ECHO Row 1: E. Putt. M. Smart, D. Estabrook, H. Terrazano, S. Czapla, B. Simmons, H. Mackie. H. McIntosh. Row 2: R. Colby, M. Eaton, B. Smart, E. Mora n, G. Clifford, G. Hagerty, E. Kennedy, Miss Elna Knutson, faculty adviser. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council for its fourth year was organized to help finance sports and help in the management of school affairs with membership as follows: live seniors, four juniors, two sophomores, two freshmen. The officers elected were chairman, Stacia Czapla; secretary, Ruth Andrew; treasurer, Hilda Terra- zano. Representatives from the various clubs were added. Miss Elna Knutson and Mr. Garland Neal continued as faculty advisers. At the fall conference of the Southeastern Division of Massachusetts Student Councils held at Abington High School, Mr. F. Eldred Hodge, Helen Mackie, and Helen McIntosh repre- sented Sumner. Class elections were conducted by the Council in a fashion similar to the town elections. A fairly successful magazine drive was sponsored by the Council. After a great deal of discussion the Council approved the wear- ing of slacks by the girls. Various other activities were sponsored, and an Honor Room Banner was awarded each marking period to the neatest and best maintained room in the high school. THE ECHO 25 Row 1: S. Czapla, C, Mosesso, M. Quincy, J. Hollis, E. Card, E. Megley, L. Keller, M. Mack, M. Schiitt, B. Benn. Row 2: E. Kennedy, A. Smith, B. Hayden, D. Estabrook, P. Donovan, A. Soule, M. Sullivan, H. Mackie, D. Porter, E. Hansen, C. Cote, Miss Kathryn Megley, faculty adviser. THE ECHO The Echo Staff this year has accomplished a great deal. Every month the Snoops and Scoops have been issued faithfully among the classes dedicating each issue to different classes and the basketball team. The same staff of the year book has worked on this paper. The Snoops and Scoops has been a great success with the Junior High help. Our editor, Elaine Megley, should be given praise for her fine work as editor. She has endeavored to make our school paper and year book a great success. The business manager, Elizabeth Card, also has worked very hard and has kept the books in perfect order. The typists have worked both faith- fully and earnestly on the Snoops and Scoops and the Echo. They have put in a great many tedious hours, but through their effort the papers have been successful. At the North Easton League Meeting, the Echo Year Book of 1941 received an award for the best year book of the schools having a student body of 200 or less. This year we are endeavoring to hold that honor with our coming dition. 26 THE ECHO S. M. L S. P. The South Eastern Massachusetts League of School l uhlicatious has been established for the past twenty-one years and conducts four meetings each year at various high schools belonging to the league. Delegates from each school attend these meetings securing necessary infor- mation to make its school paper or yearbook a success. At these meetings a supper and business meeting are held following the conferences. In the evening the school holding the meeting furnishes enjoyable programs. The 1941-1942 meetings have been at Bridgewater in October, Plymouth in January, and North Easton in March. Because of the present gas situation the Stoughton meeting which was to have been held in May was cancelled. Awards are made to schools publishing the best year book, the best news- paper, and the best magazine. This year the Echo Staff had the honor of accept- ing an award, the first prize of class A, schools under two hundred enrollment, for the Yearbook of ’41. The Echo Staff has belonged to the league for a long time and shall continue undoubtedly to be an active member always. SADIE HAWKINS ' DANCE The Echo Staff held its annual Sadie Hawkins’ dance on May 15. The hall was decorated cleverly with multi-colored streamers strung from the lights, and figures portraying characters from “Dog Patch” and “Daisy May” were put along the walls. The grand march was led by Catherine Mosesso and George Carter. Many novelty dances were enjoyed throughout the evening to the music of the Peloquin orchestra. The main feature of the evening was the prize waltz by Catherine Mosesso and Allen Jones. Mrs. W alter Severns, Miss Kathryn Megley, Miss Anna Damon, Mr. John W alsh and Mr. Eld red Hodge were present serving as chaperons. Lorrell Keller SNOOPS AND SCOOPS The Echo Staff since November has worked out four successful editions of Snoops and Scoops, the school newspaper. This year’s staff gathered in all the news and tid-bits, wrote them up, and labored over the mimeograph to give Sumner students all of the “latest.” The Christmas edition, issued on Decem- ber 1, 1941, was dedicated to the Seniors. Its main feature was the green cover drawn by Jean Hollis and painted in color with a holly wreath, Christmas candle, and carolers. The January issue, which came out the twenty-ninth of that month, had the “V” for victory theme and was dedicated to the Ereshmen. In this S7ioops and Scoops expanded to include two junior high pages. After a very successful season the Sumner basketball teams received the February dedication. This issue came out February nineteenth with the Sumner bulldog on front and reflecting the excitement of that time. On April second the Easter edition was issued dedicated to the illustrious Junior Class and announcing the Junior Prom. Besides its Easter bonnet cover it featured poetry by the seniors. During the year Snoops and Scoops sold 754 copies at five cents each and profited S19.36 — not to count the staff’s experience and the school’s pleasure. THE ECHO 27 Row 1: H. Barton, R. Chandler, Capt. E. Paul, W. Donovan, W. Hollis. Row 2: Manager A. Soule, F. Thomas, G. Carter, W. Bagley, C. Richardson, W. Jennings. BOYS ' BASKETBALL By Arnold Soule, Manager oj the Sumner High Quintet The boys’ basketball team of 1941 and 1942 had its best season in history this year with 9 wins and 6 losses. The team lost two valuable members on whom they had counted much. These were Charles Mann and Allan Jones; Charles left to go to work and Allan transferred to Thayer Academy. However, many new and efficient members were taken on. Two seniors, Harold Barton and George Carter; two juniors, Gordon Neal and Paul Mitchell; and four fresh- men, Walter Jennings, Francis Thomas, Robert Bettle, and Charles Richardson, have helped greatly to put Sumner on the winning side. Although four seniors will be lost this year there will be a fine team coming from the junior high and freshmen classes. One of the highlights of the season was the win from Randolph. For the hist time in four years the Sumner High quintet overpowered Stetson High in two terrihc battles. Sumner entered the Y. M. C. A. Tournament this year and defeated Avon High School by whom they were beaten twice; this was a great surprise to all. Sumner then suffered defeat from Marshheld High which automatically elimi- nated them from the Tournament. The season as a whole was an enthusiastic and enjoyable one, not only to the squad but to all those interested in the team and school. 28 THE ECHO Row 1: L. Smith, S. Cook, M. 0 ' ncy, A. Smart, M. Eaton, P. Allen, Miss Grace McCarthy. Roll ' 2: B. Smart. A. Cote, A. Keating. E. Mangott, C. Cote, G. Hagerty. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL The jiirls ' basketball team of “42” has the most successful season in recent years. Until Christmas Vacation it was coached by Vliss Vliriam est, who then left to he married. Vliss Grace VIcCarthy, who succeeded Vliss est, went on with the coaching. For carrying out the work so ably begun by Vliss West and the friendly coaching and assistance to the girls Vliss VIcCarthy must be credited. Audrey Smart, Vlary Eaton, Gloria Hagerty, and Lena Smith of last year’s squad returned, and surely their experience was of valuable assistance to the group. The most keen opposition proved to be Avon and West Bridgewater. In both of these games Sumner was defeated: 36-15 away and 36-11 at the home game. At West Bridgewater the team was defeated 38-11 and at home 18-11. Audrey Smart, the captain, and her players completed the season with five wins and four losses. To help the 1942-43 season, the veterans, Lena Smith, the highest scorer for this season, Mary Eaton, Shirley Cook, Gloria Hagerty, Audrey Smart, from the first team will be on hand to help. W ith these tried and true hoopsters, bigger and better wins can be expected. THE ECHO 29 BOYS ' BASKETBALL Date W inning T earn Score Losing T earn Score December 16 — Norwell 28 Sumner 14 December 18 — Sharon 54 Sumner 15 January 16 — Avon 42 Sumner 22 January 20 — Sumner 35 Sharon 33 January 21 — Sumner 28 Stetson 18 January 27 — Sumner 43 Medfield 27 January 30 — Sumner 32 Norwell 26 February 3 — Sumner 45 Medfield 33 February 6 — Sumner 18 W. Bridgewater (Howard) 6 February 9 — Alumni 53 Sumner 30 February 11 — Sumner 33 Stetson 32 February 17 — Avon 38 Sumner 35 February 20 — Sumner 49 W. Bridgewater 27 Y. M. C. A. TOURNAMENT March 4 — Sumner 45 Avon 37 March 7 — Marshfield 4 Sumner 25 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL SCHEDULE January 16 — Avon 36 Sumner 15 January 21 — Sumner 34 Stetson 33 January 27 — Sumner 31 Medfield 21 January 30 — Sumner 36 Norwell 21 February 3 — Sumner 37 Medfield 14 February 6 — Howard 38 Sumner 7 February 9 — Suminer 21 Alumni 17 February 11 — Stetson 19 Sumner 18 February 17 — Avon 36 Sumner 11 Sumner won 5 games and lost 4 games 30 THE ECHO Row 1: Vi . Donovan, G. Carter, Mr. John Walsh, coach, E. Paul, W. Williamson. Row 2: A. Soule, W. Hollis, F. McGaughey, R. Chandler, W. Bagley, L. McGaughey. BASEBALL 1942 Players Frank McGaughey, l.f. Lawrence McGaughey, 2b. Paul Youngholm, c.f., s.s. Edwin Paul, 3b., c. ' illiain Williamson, s.s., p. Walter Donovan, lb. William Bagley, c. Russell Chandler, p., c.f. George Carter, r.f. Paul Colby, c.f. indsor Hollis, 3b. Charles Richardson, p. Schedule April 28 — Thayer J. U. May 1 — At Avon May 7 — At West Bridgewater May 11 — Weymouth Vocational May 12 — At Thayer J. U. May 14 — Braintree J. U. May 19 — At Randolph May 21 — Avon May 25 — At Braintree J. U. May 28 — West Bridgewater June 1 — At Weymouth Vocational June 2 — Randolph The Sumner High Baseball team looks very promising this year, having five newcomers and seven veterans. Coach W alsh seems to think they ought to sail through the games with mostly all wins. The team will lose only four seniors this year, so we ought to have an extremely good club next year. Arnold J. Soule, Manager of Sumner High School Baseball Team THE ECHO 31 CLUBS THE GLEE CLUB The Glee Club, under the supervision of Miss Margaret Murphy, met every Monday morning in Room 5 where they skillfully practised a variety of songs. Many of these were sung at the spring concert, which is held every year, very successfully. The club added much to the attraction of the Senior Graduation. Forty-six girls are in the glee club, twenty sopranos, thirteen second sopranos, and thirteen altos. Phyllis Wilson is the soloist of the club. Among the mel- odies perfected this year were, “The Day Ends” from the Ballet Les Millions D’arlegium by R. Drigo, “In a Monastery Garden” by Albert W. Kettelbey, “Serenade” by Enrico Toselli, “To Thee, O’Country,” a National Hymn, “Sere- nade” by Schubert, “I Am an American,” a patriotic song. ASSOCIATION The Association has now been in existence for several years. If it had not been of any real value it would have died a natural death long ago. Those who did not belong to the Association this year really missed something. Please notice why. If you pay ten cents a week for thirty-six weeks, which amounts to three dollars and sixty cents, you are admitted to all the assemblies, basketball games, the Senior Drama, the Junior Prom, and the Sadie Hawkins’ dance. In addi- tion your class dues, which are one dollar a year, are paid, and you receive the Echo Year Book. Those who did not join this year will find it much to their advantage if they consider well the future years. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club got off to a rather slow start this year as the coach, Mr. Naverouskis, was very busy coaching basketball. It had a few very good meet- ings, though, when Mrs. Roland Paul, who is extremely interested in dramatics, gave her services whereby the club received some good points on speaking, walking, and stage make-up. No boys joined this club; this was rather dis- appointing as the school had boys whose acting ability was very good. THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB One of the school’s most interesting activities is the photography club. There are eight in the club, boys exclusive. The officers are president, James Budd; treasurer, Irving Swensen; vice-president, Russell Colby; and secretary, Robert Bettle. The other members are Frederick Winslow, Alan Higgins, Donald Smith, and Clifford Loud. The boys under the watchful eye of our biological chemist, Mr. F. Eldred Hodge, take pictures of interesting scenes around the school and develop them themselves. They also have in their possession a fine enlarger which is put to use very skillfully. The club meets every Thursday afternoon at 32 THE ECHO two o’clock. Some fine work is being done and someday will be put to good use. Just look on the candid camera page, and you will recognize some of the many good shots, for we think the club members are responsible. ASSEMBLIES Assemblies, this year, as of former years were of various types, but all enjo - able because thev allow a period of rest and recreation from the usual school work. Three quiz assemblies were held. Frank Aloran was the master of cere- monies for the Thanksgiving Anstcer or Take the Consequence quiz. This was intensely amusing. ’alter Donovan was master of ceremonies at another quiz program, at which the removal of an incendiary bomb was executed beautifully. A musical quiz, using records was conducted by Richard Proverb at the Fresh- man Assembly. Also at this assembly a spelling bee took place with Doris Estabrook first and Paul Youngholm second. Baccalaureate was the disastrous word. The commercial group was very fortunate this year in having speakers from the Fisher School, the Kathleen Dell School, and the Gregg Publishing Companv. At these assemblies were stressed the benefits of commercial training, the use of equipment, the duties in general of office secretaries, and the heights one may reach in this type of work. The college group in an assembly were spoken to by a representative of Bridgewater Teachers College, who told of the benefits today of the study of mathematics and physics for preparation for the nation’s defense. There was an assembly for the distribution of honor cards and room banner. The victory cheers were a part of this program, too. The W . P. A. Band of Brockton gave its annual delightful concert. This vear the theme wa s patriotic, the music being that of the Civil ar, the orld ’ ar I. and the orld ar II. A most entertaining assembly was the dramatic one by the senior class. Four original plays, written by the seniors, were acted by the class members, the high light being the melodrama “Oh, Elmer.” Various movies, including news, education, animal, sports, and comedy, were held throughout the year. Phyllis V ilson, Shirley Malcolm, Gloria Lucier, Shirley Lucier, Mary Eaton, Marion Chaplic, and Ellen Eaton furnished vocal music for the assem- blies, while instrumental music was by Richard Croft, Audrey Smart, Barbara Smart, Marjorie Smart, Geraldine Clifford, Gloria Hagerty, Avis Atwood, and ? Iadeline Polisson. Martha eal and Patricia Allen contributed by dancing, while Bettv Hanney, Betty Hayden, and Elizabeth Card gave interesting readings. Assemblies are surely an interesting part of school life. THE ECHO 33 SENIOR DANCE The Senior Class Dance was held on Novemer 7, 1941, in the High School Hall. The hall was apropriately as well as beautifully decorated with streamers, scare- crows, and cornstalks in Halloween colors. Music was furnished by the “Bay Staters” of Thayer Academy, a splendid orchestra. The prize waltz was won by Catherine Mosesso and Allan Jones. The chairman of the different commit- tees in charge of the dance were as follows: Marjorie Schutt, Walter Donovan, Stacia Czapla, Jean Hollis, Harold Barton, and Richard Croft. The faculty members who supervised the dance were Miss Kathryn Megley, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Neal, and Miss Elna Knutson. The dance was successful both finan- cially and socially. TELEPHONE WHIST PARTY The Senior Class held a successful telephone whist party in the homes of members of the class on April 13, 1942. The whist parties were held in the homes of Beverly Higgins, Jean Hollis, Lorrell Keller, Marie Mack, Elaine Megley, Harold Barton, Phyllis Wilson, Richard Croft, Walter Donovan, Shirley Cook, and Katharine Chandler. Paul Youngholm was master of ceremonies for the evening, visiting the various homes, and getting data for the evening. A prize of five dollars’ worth of defense stamps was won by Mrs. Morton Lincoln. A profit of $21.25 was made. HOME ECONOMICS COURSE The Home Economics class, a new class altogether, has made a great improve- ment and an addition of interest at Sumner High School. The class is under the able direction of Miss Helen Mae Krone, who is a graduate of Beaver Col- lege, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Classes of supervised sewing and buying are included in the course, and provide preparation for domestic skills for the girls. Everyone is happy about the whole affair. Room three, to meet this new situation, has been changed completely. All the classroom chairs have been removed and a white sink, the very latest, and a small gas stove have been added. Because of the success of this year’s classes, next year should find more students taking advantage of this essential course. 34 THE ECHO CLASS WILL {Continued from page 14) Article 14. Buster Paul leaves his reputation as the Romeo of the Senior Class to Willy Williamson. Buster has fulfilled his title without slacking, and we hope his side-kick, Willy, will have by this time acquired Buster’s technique so that he may do justice to the title with which we have so nobly honored him. Article 15. We bequeath the office girls the same serene manner with which the adaptable seniors carried out the intricate duties of the well-run office. 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