Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 19 4 6 By NORMA HINCKLEY It is tlic year of Our Lord 1966 and a great event IS about to take place in this thriving metropolis of Holbrook. It is a surprise to learn, isn ' t it. that in twenty years. Holbrook has so far surpassed Boston that it has been made the capital of Massachusetts. During this twenty-year period I. Norma Hinckley, have led an interesting life going from city to city, and from country to country sketching celebrities; consequently. I have been looking forward to this day to have the opportunity of sketching some of the notables from Sumner ' s Class of 1946. This great event is the spectacular trip to the moon by a super-jet rocket plane, designed by that world- famous mechanic. Rudolph Mosesso. and piloted by Elmer Walster. known from coast to coast for his daring and skill in testing all kinds of aircraft. Both these men. if you remember, were graduates of the Sumner High School in the year 1946. The take-off is scheduled for two o ' clock in the afternoon from the huge Holbrook Air Base. The construction of this base was made possible by the financial support of those two multi-millionaires. Phyllis Burdick and Eleanor Mann. Elaine McIntosh, the first woman president of the United States, is the main speaker of the day at this memorable occasion made possible by her two old classmates. Accompanying Elaine are her three per- sonal secretaries, Mildred Tranter, Phyllis Taylor, and Rita Mathews. Elmer ' s month ' s supply of food, which is reported to have come from all quarters of the world, was pre- pared under the leadership of such experts as Ruth Hooker. Etta Bettencourt, and Evelyn Mann who invented that delicious concoction. Spaghetti Fricasse, back in I960. I regret to say. however, that the success of these food experts has brought about many gastronomical disturbances in the country. But this has helped out Julia Ohan, who now has a rushing Bromo Seltzer business at her pharmacy located at the corner of Snell and Main Streets. Things are beginning to happen. I now see George Polisson, roving reporter from Station SHS, with his portable mike, interviewing the many famous celebrities and personalities present. George, by the way. has gained the Pulitzer Prize and world fame for trisecting an angle. There is Jane Rubin, concert violinist, just returned from a tour in Europe. George Wagner, true to his 1946 form, makes his customary wise crack into the mike. George, Paramount’s big- gest find since Bob Hope, has just completed “Road to Brookville with Nancy Meins and Lura Files sharing opposite leads. Nancy expertly plays the part of the innocent heroine while Lura nearly captured the Academy Award by her portrayal of the bewitch- ing “other woman.’’ Eddie Laurentz, widely known forest ranger, who. out West, has kept forest fires at a record minimum, speaks to the listening world. The crowd makes room as Professor Charles Mann and teacher Grace McCarthy herd their pupils nearer the plane, explaining to them the details of this mar- velous invention. As I stand here gazing at the thousands of people thronging around the plane. I see a rather muscular woman approaching. She is so deeply tanned I can’t recognize her. Why, it ' s Joan McGaughey, who, tir- ing of eastern life, owns and manages a cattle ranch in Texas. A sudden hush falls on the crowd as Miss Beverly Paul, ultra-successful model for the Powers-Colby Modeling Agency, steps forward to christen the plane. Ralph Colby, some years back, it seems, convinced John Powers that he needed a partner and has never regretted it. The bottle of champagne, which Miss Paul so gracefully holds, came from the exclusive Drug- Market-Champagne Store, a combination originated by those three brilliant partners, Robert Pawlowski, Richard Vincent, and Arthur Carter. Having been so prosperous in Holbrook, these young men have opened branches in other large cities, having in their employ Lilly Carlson, Audrey Haskins, and Anna Price as the outstanding, courteous managers. The moment the whole world has been waiting for is just about to arrive! Yes! It is a matter of sec- onds before Elmer Walster will take off on his daring flight. Miss Paul raises her arms and is about to crash the bottle. But what is this! There is a commo- tion in the crowd. Rev. Gladys Williams has fainted. This might have been a catastrophe but Dr. Beverly Orcutt, a famous surgeon, is there on the spot with her staff of nurses, Marjorie Hollstein, Jennie Czapla, Pauline Kelley, and Betty White. It is only a matter of seconds before Rev. Williams has completely recovered. Miss Paul, this time, successfully completes the christening. Elmer waves a last good-bye. With a hearty roar the plane leaps into the sky and disappears from sight leaving a joyous group of people milling around on this now even more famous Holbrook Air Base. 14

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THE ECHO 19 4 6 ELAINE McIntosh To you, Elaine, we give these notes To play with pep and ginger. May you ever continue your Mairzie Dotes As long as your fingers are limber. NANCY MEINS This lipstick goes to Nancy Meins, Who toward acting strongly leans. Her make-up should always be on just right. Then when on the stage she’ll look quite bright. RUDOLPH MOSESSO To Rudolph we give this laurel wreath, A symbol that will show That in the field of sports, he is A champ, as we all know. JULIA OMAN To you, dear Julia, so soft and sweet. Who whispers in tones so low. We give you this horn to cherish for keeps. So blow, Julia, blow. BEVERLEY ORCUTT To Beverley we give this pill. A nurse she’s going to be. Many a prescription she will fill. For who’s so efficient as she ? BEVERLY PAUL For Beverly we have a ball Which will help her to recall All the baskets she has made That from our memory never will fade. ROBERT PAWLOWSKI In giving Bob these ear-muffs warm You might think we are rude. Remember, though, that it is cold In that high altitude. ANNA PRICE A pencil goes to Anna Price. Let’s hope it is the best for size. ’Twill help to keep her tally nice While working at the Enterprise. GEORGE POLISSON To George we give this book of math. When troubles now fall in his path. He never will grow weary Of figuring out the Einstein theory. JANE RUBIN To Jane, who dresses with such good taste, We give this pencil of green. For dresses she will design with haste And make each deb look like a queen. PHYLLIS TAYLOR To Phyllis Taylor goes a mirror small To hang up high upon the wall So she may see her smiling face Reflecting beauty, charm, and grace. MILDRED TRANTER To Millie we give this latest song. We know she’ll never sing it wrong. For she’s the singer of our class. She has a voice none can surpass. RICHARD VINCENT To Pete we give this flower blue To wear upon his Sunday suit. And to his class will he be true When up he drives and gives a toot. GEORGE WAGNER For George a fine whistle have we. For he a policeman would be. He can tell the traffic to stop or to go By simply giving his whistle a blow. ELMER WALLSTER Here’s a Sumner sticker, Elmer, To place upon your car. You’re proud of your old high school. Advertise it near and far. MARY WHITE To Betty White I give this plane So she can go from Texas to Maine. An air line hostess she will be And might fly far across the sea. GLADYS WILLIAMS To Gladys, who is our class poet. We give this smart new pen. And with it we know some day She’ll please a thousand men. 13

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THE ECHO 19 4 6 FRONT ROW: Miss Kathryn Megley, Coach; L. Files, E. Wallstcr, M. Tranter, E. McIntosh. R. Mosesso. N. Meins. SECOND ROW: R. Colby, P. Kelley. R. Mathews, B. Orcutt. A. Price, J. Ohan, G. McCarthy, R. Pawlowski. jcniof oLJi ram Cl Everything about it was good. In the first place “Anne of Green Gables,” the play presented by the Senior Class on December 14, 1945, was a success both socially and financially. The High School audi- torium was filled to capacity, and a profit of over $ 1 00 was realized. Then there was the leading roles. Anne Shirley was efficiently handled by Miss Elaine McIntosh who was ably supported by Miss Mildred Tranter as Marilla Cuthbert, and Elmer Wallster as Mathew Cuthbert in the secondary roles. Elaine, our popular president, spent many hours memorizing her extremely long part. Mildred, our able treasurer, learned a part second only in length to that of the lead, and she put all her sternness into the role of Marilla. Elmer, our comedian, played the part of Mathew with far-reach- ing effects. And there then were such special minor parts as those of Mrs. Spencer, Josie Pye, and Minnie Steam. Julia Ohan as the short-winded Mrs. Spencer emitted very heart-rending gasps. We didn’t see much of Anna Price’s Josie Pye but every time we did see her, we howled. Pauline Kelley was very convincing as Minnie Steam, the unimaginative orphange matron who “just didn’t understand” the heroine. Other members of the Senior Class who displayed remarkable Thespian talents were Rudolph Mosesso as Gilbert, Anne’s admirer: Robert Pawlowski. Marilla’s long-lost lover: Beverley Orcutt, Mrs. Allen, the min- ister’s charming wife: Lura Files, Rachel Lynde, the town gossip: Nancy Meins, Anne’s “bosom friend,” Ralph Colby, Moody Spurgeon, a classmate of Anne’s, Grace McCarthy, head of the orphanage. Miss Kathryn Megley, the coach, and the entire cast spent much valuable time for rehearsals and their efforts were rewarded. 15