Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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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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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.

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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.