Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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16 THE ECHO CLASS WILL By Blanche Benn We, the members of the Senior Class of 1944, 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 1. To the Juniors we bequeath our school, and all contents therein, including teachers, senior superiority, our good conduct and good nature, and our dignity with the hopes that they will follow in our illustrious path. Article 2. To the Sophomores we leave our records of noble deeds as a monument of what achievement is. Article 3. To the Freshmen we leave the prestige gained by the studious graduates of 1944, and the hours of study put forth for every exam. Article 4. To Mr. Neal and all the teachers we bequeath, in loving mem- ory, our file cards so that in future times they will have something to remember us by. Article 5. To the whole school we leave the lunchroom and Miss Hunt with her girls to make those delicious lunches. Article 6. To the lower classmen of Brookville we beq ueath all of Miss Knutson’s bus tickets. Don’t forget to get them the first thing on Monday morning. Article 7. To Miss Dunbar we bequeath fond memories of the physics classes and of their spirited attentiveness. Article 8. Margaret Sullivan leaves all her old tardy slips to the janitor. They have caused Margaret much trouble; hence the sooner the janitor disposes of them, the better. Article 9. Paul Benvie leaves his brains and humor to Richard Davis. Article 10. Gloria Hagerty wills her fine singing voice to Shirley Malcolm, the songbird of the Junior Class. Article 11. Patricia Allen leaves to Beverly Paul her knack of swishing l)askets so that she too may be a source of terror to the opposition. Article 12. To Richard Benn Alice Keating leaves her perfect attendance, rain or shine, and hopes that he might benefit by it as much as Alice has. Article 13. William Clifford bequeaths a makeup slip to every member of the incoming Senior Class. Article 14. Laurence McCaughey leaves to Arthur Winkley his baseball ability, so that Arthur will also have all the big league scouts trailing him. Article 15. Colena MacLeod leaves to Madeline Johnson the honor of being the best looking blonde in the class. Article 16. Alan Higgins leaves his own inimitable noises and actions to Robert Bettle hoping that he, too, may attract attention. Article 17. Betty Hayden and Melvin Iveson bequeath their gum chewing to whoever wishes the citizenship mark that goes with it. Article 18. Arnold Soule wills his ability of fast dancing to Russell Bishop, the jitterbug of the Junior Class.

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THE ECHO 15 Claire Haskins This cookbook we give to Claire, For she’s the best of cooks. She likes to stay at home And work from the best of books. Betty Hayden To Betty goes this little light To use when she is out at night. ’Twill make her feel quite safe, you know, When home at midnight she must go. Alan Higgins To Alan goes this Spitfire The symbol of his ideal. When he gets in the Army, This war will be a steal. Betty Houser To Betty we give this notebook To keep her dates in line. There aren’t many men left these days So this small one will suit you fine. Melvin Iveson Ivy is a hunter — You surely all know that. For something to put his game in We give him this little sack. Helen Kayian To Helen we give this little net To keep her curls in place. When the wind is blowing quite a gale ’Twill keep those curls out of her face. Alice Keating To Alice we give a rolling pin. She’ll make pies that’ll always win. Home Ec. class in Sumner High Taught her to bake, to boil, and to fry. Marie Leitch To Marie always so bright and fair — This is not for you to wear. It’s just a dime to pay the tax For lipstick, rouge, and powder packs. Wilfred Mackie To Mackie, we give th is little car That he may travel near and far. We hope he gets a gas card, C. But don’t end it all around a tree. CoLENA MacLeod For laughs and smiles and all-round fun Or for bowling or a date. For sociability or otherwise Colena takes the cake. Lawrence McGaughey Lawrence is a baseball star; A super-batter is he. So here’s a bat to hit the ball As far as the eye can see. Richard Paul To Stitch we give these wings For him to shine up bright. After the war he’ll wear ’em To show he was in the fight. Dorothy Pawlowski To Dorothy we give this Golden Key To open the door of town and city Because you have learned it honest and true. And we’re sure you’ll succeed in what- ever you do. Madeline Polisson To Madeline we give this autograph book Into which she oft may look And see the members of her class — Each merry lad and winsome lass. Barbara Smart Barbara gets a defense stamp For the difficult days to come. When depression hits the country. She will have a tidy sum. Constance Smith A comb we give to Connie To keep her locks in place When she goes out for pleasure All dressed up in lace. Marilyn Smith We give to you this rooster small So you’ll get up on time. Now you no one will have to call In the summer, winter, spring, or fall. Arnold Soule To Arnie we give these shoes So he will never get the blues. We know that he just loves to dance, And with these shoes he can gaily prance. Ruth Squires To Ruthie, who likes the Navy And promised to be true. We give a little sailor boy So she won’t feel too blue. Margaret Sullivan To Margaret we give this clock. For she’s our tardy one. She only lives about a block. But she’s always on the run. Russell Tilton Russell Tilton is frequently late. He often gets here long after eight. But if he’ll wear this watch so fine. Perhaps he’ll arrive at work on time. Ruth White Here’s a train. ’Twill take you far. Perhaps to Hollywood To be a star.

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THE ECHO 17 Article 19. Wilfred Mackie bequeaths his inquisitive nature to his brother. Alan. After all you learn by asking questions — it’s a characteristic. Article 20. To Russell Bishop, Russell Tilton leaves some of his surplus energy, love for studying, and enthusiasm for school work. We attest this to be a true copy of the last will and final testament of the Senior Class of 1944, Sumner High School, Holbrook, Massachusetts, this second day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-four. [Signed] The Class of 1944 Witnesses: Presidents of Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Classes. SENIOR DANCE The Senior year’s most highly social and financial success was the Senior Dance held on Friday evening, November 5, in the High School Hall. It was an infor- mal dance. The decorations, in charge of Patricia Allen, were of patriotic colors and so arranged as to give a striking effect. The Star Dusters’ orchestra furnished lively music to a large group of dancers who filled the flo or all evening. The Grand March was led by the Senior Class president, Richard Paul, and his partner Phyllis Vinal. It was directed by Arnold Soule who was chairman of the dance committee. A variety of dances were held, the most outstanding being the prize waltz which was won by Windsor Hollis and Audrey Smart, both of whom were members of the class of 1943. Runners up were Arnold Soule and Edith Bettencourt, both members of this year’s graduating class. During the intermission, refreshments of ice cream and punch were sold, Elizabeth Houser and Jacqueline Ford in charge. The chaperons of the evening were Miss Kathryn Megley, Miss Anna Damon and Mr. Garland Neal of the faculty. Mr. A. 0. Christiansen, superintendent of schools, and Mr. and Mrs. Hogan of the school committee, were guests.