Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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12 THE ECHO CLASS WILL By Madeline Johnson We. the members of the Senior Class of 1945, 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. Item 1. To our principal, Mr. Neal, we cheerfully leave all our past ranks and records to entertain him during his leisure hours. Item 2. To Miss Megley we leave all the gum that we deposited in her wastebasket and the sincere hope that her classes in the future will observe her morning period of silence. Item 3. The commercial seniors leave to Miss McCarthy the pleasure of having a class that speaks up. Item 4. We leave to the teachers of Sumner High as a body our fondest memories and the hopes that all the following classes will be as ambitious and helpful as we were. Item 5. To the Junior Class we bequeath the space on the front blackboard in Room 9 where their names will be written for tardiness, excuses, and make-up slips. Item 6. To the sophomores we leave our silence in classes. Item 7. To the incoming Freshman Class we leave four long hard years of work and the books we have studied so studiously. May they profit by them as we have. Item 8. We leave to the janitors an accumulation of black marks on the floors throughout the building, especially the gym. Item 9. To the first year history class we leave all our ability to give ten-minute reports. Item 10. The senior boys leave to future graduating classes the hope that there will be a reasonable number of boys to be graduated. Item 11. To all undergraduates Arthur Winkley leaves his vo- cabulary, for a student is loved if he can speak more than four-lettered words. Item 12. Josephine Pepper leaves to any student who takes sewing her pleasure and ability in taking out stitches rather than putting them in. Item 13. John Toomey and Robert Bettle leave to anyone who might take the pre-induction course in Brockton the privilege of leaving school at 11 :25. Item 14. To some lucky undergraduates, the delicious dinners and fine entertainment that the Rotary Club of Randolph and Hol- brook this year so generously gave Robert White, Thomas Veale, Robert Bettle, and Arthur Winkley. We attest this to be a true copy of the last will and final testament of the Senior Class of 1945, Sumner High School, Holbrook, Massa- chusetts, this eighth day of June in the year of our Lord One Thou- sand Nine Hundred and Forty-five. TTT ( Signed ) The Class of 1945 Witnesses: Presidents of Junior Class, Sophomore Class, Freshman Class.

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THE ECHO 11 all reports it was the best of the year. During the magazine drive it was the Juniors who led the school, and in recognition of their hard work and conscientiousness, a beautiful silk flag was awarded to the class. The wonderful dream of their freshman year now came true — the Junior Prom. It was held on May 5. The “Rhythm Majors” fur- nished the music, and the decorations were of a nautical design. All their eager anticipation had become realization — their first grown-up affair, their Junior Prom. Before they knew it, all was over, but no one would ever forget this most wonderful of wonderful affairs. Laughing through the rest of the year, they soon found it time to help the Seniors with their graduation. They did a grand job. Bid- ding farewell to the Seniors, they were glowing in the fact that next year they would be the priveleged characters. September, 1944. Feeling no different and looking no different — still, they were Seniors. They had all made it, and now they were to spend their last year together. William Martin from Baltimore, Mary- land, joined the class early in the year and soon became one of the crowd. It being their busiest year, they settled right down to business by electing class officers: Arthur Winkley, president; Therese Mack, vice-president; Barbara Hogan, secretary; Madeline Johnson, treas- urer; and Student Council representatives, Geraldine Clifford, Claire Weatherby, Charlotte Dyer, Thomas Veale, and Josephine Pepper. The first event was the memorable Senior Dance. This was quite the affair, and, as all know, the most eventful in the history of Sumner. To raise money for the trip to New York, a record hop was held, also a Sadie Hawkins’ dance. Both were very successful, the latter being quite informal. For three years they had sat in the audiences at Senior Dramas, but now it was their turn to be Sarah Bernhardts. As usual they made a name for themselves. “Miss Jimmy” was the most talked about pro- duction of the year. After many controversial class meetings, caps and gowns for graduation were decided upon. It was also decided to forego the Senior Reception. Now came the reward for their four hard years of service — the New York trip. Twenty-one members of the class and three chaperons spent three busy days during the April vacation touring the high spots of the big city. Then back to school to prepare for graduation and other activities of their Senior year. They are now ready to graduate, ready to leave all these happy memories behind them. Unable to enjoy these happy times, but with the class in spirit, are Richard Davis, George DeYoung, Russell Colby and Russell Bishop, of the United States Coast Guard, and Charles Grover, of the United States Navy.

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THE ECHO 13 CLASS STATISTICS By Robert White The Class of 1945, in order that the outstanding traits of its mem- bers may long be remembered, has chosen by popular vote what appears to be a remarkable record. There is always one who is thought of as the most likely to suc- ceed. This choice went to Geraldine Clifford. Geraldine also proved to be the most studious and the most ambitious girl, and was tied with Charlotte Dyer as the class idealist. Thomas Veale was voted the most ambitious and the most scientific boy, and also the Voice. Madeline Johnson and Arthur Winkley were elected the best dressed girl and boy. Arthur also received the most votes for the most conscientious, the most bashful, and the most charming boy, and, incidentally, the pin-up boy. He was unanimously chosen the best actor. Barbara Hogan received the honor of being the most charm- ing girl and was tied with John Toomey as the most original senior. Russell Bishop, now of the United States Coast Guard, was chosen the best looking boy, the best dancer, and the class Romeo. Jean Seeliger was the unanimous choice for the best looking girl, and also carried away the honor of being the pin-up girl and the best girl dancer. Charlotte Dyer was selected the most business-like and the man-hater. Robert White was classified as the class orator, the most athletic boy, and the woman hater. The distinction of being the class arguer, the one with the most class spirit, and the most sociable girl went to Josephine Pepper, while Walter Jennings proved to be the most sociable boy. Therese Mack was the best actress, the most popular girl, and was tied with Richard Davis, of the United States Coast Guard, as the wittiest. Richard was also the most popular boy. Russell Colby, a third member of the United States Coast Guard, stole the honor of the night owl, the teachers’ pet, and tied with Robert Beetle as the procrastinator. Charles Grover, United States Navy, was voted the class artist, the class Hercules, and the most versatile. A few individual honors were taken by the following: Dorothy Robertson, the nosiest; Barbara Ford, the cutest girl; Martha Neal, the most athletic girl ; Shirley Malcolm, the teller of tall tales ; Mary McLaughlin, the class pessimist; Dolores Kingsley, the optimist; Ruth Smith, the quietest ; Eileen Mangott, the class flirt ; George De- Young, the class tease and comedian; and Bill Martin, the one with the swankiest car. As proof that the class of 1945 is not without talent, we have Martha Neal with her ballet dancing, Geraldine Clifford at the piano, Eileen Mangott with the violin, Thomas Veale and Shirley Malcolm singing, and Charles Grover and Barbara Hogan, artists. These seniors of Sumner High School, graduates of 1945, surely are a great class.