Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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.

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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

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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!