Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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18 THE ECHO M iss Kathryn Megley, coach, R. White, II. Kayian. H. Ilayt ' en. B. Hanney, C. Cote. B. Smart. M. Leach. C. McLeod, G. ITagerly. A. Ke.ating. YOUR FACE IS YOUR FORTUNE This up-to-the-minute drama of today with its defense workers, day nurseries, manpower shortage, and army, navy, and marine boy friends was very cleverly acted by an all-girl cast, manpower shortage, you know, as almost ever) senior boy was working in the afternoon in some industry or other, helpins out in this period. It takes place in a small town at the present time in the home of an average family of today with today’s problems. Miss Kathryn Megley of the faculty coached the play, and to her and the cast the entire class are grateful, for the play was received enthu5ia=tically by a full house, and it can certainly be considered a success dramatically and financially. Jonetta, the leading lady, who has ambitions to become a cover girl and who ends up by helping her mother in a day nursery, was placed by Claire Cote, who added her own special charm to the part her imp of a sister, Terry, whose top of mischievousness was being arrested as a spy for taking a picture of a beetle near a war plant, was played cleverly by Betty Hanney. Terry’s pal was taken by Betty Hayden whose lisping was one of the biggest laughs of the evening. Colena MacLeod, the defense worker and a famous photographer, and Barbara Smart played the star boarder and the mother respectively. Mom was the 1944 mother having her hands full with war time committees and her two lively teen age daughters. Very much appreciated were Marie Leitch as Mrs. Archer and Alice Keating, her meek daughter. Marie certainly did a good job portraying the affected society woman. Rosalie, Jonetta’s best girl friend, was played so well and realistically by Gloria Hagerty that everyone disliked the cattiness. Nan, a reporter, played by Helen Kayian, and Corinne, a gown shop girl, played by Ruth White were needed to bring the play to a successful close.

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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.

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First Row: D, Robertson, J. Pepper, C. Weatherby, A. McLaughlin, T. Mack, M, Johnson, 1. Mangot, B. Hogan, R. Lucas, R. Smith, S. Mal- colm, M. Neal. Second Row: J. Toomey, C. Dyer, G. Clifford, D. Kingsley, Miss Damon, B. Ford, J. Seeliger, T. Veale. Third Row: G. DeYoung, C. Grover, R. Colby, W. Jennings, A. Winkley, R. Bishop, R. Davis, R. White, R. Bettle. JUNIOR CLASS Although the Junior Class is a comparatively small class, the regular activities have gone on as usual. The class put on a very fine assembly. It also brought in the most maga- zine subscriptions in a drive sponsored by the student council, and was awarded the silk American flag which hangs in Room 14, the Juniors’ home room. When the Juniors started their high school career as freshmen, they had an extremely large class, but like many classes the membership dwindled. It is proud of the fact that two of its lost members are now serving in the United States Navy. These boys are Charles Richardson and Leslie Chandler. Now, after having completed their junior year, under Miss Anna Damon’s supervision, they are looking forward to becoming seniors in the fall. The big event of the Junior Year is, of course, the Prom which was held May 5. The hall was beautifull decorated, and the class and invited guests danced to the music of The Rhythm Majors. The grand march was led by the president, Ruth Lucas, followed by vice president, Barbara Morgan; secretary, Eilleen Mangott; and treasurer, Madeline Johnson. Members of the faculty, the school committee, the superintendent and parents of the Juniors were present. As the year draws to a close the Juniors have no regrets for the past, nothing but new hopes for the future.