Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 19 4 9 CU UMl We, the members of the Senior Class of 1949, 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 — We bequeath to the juniors all of the teachers, all the good times, one last rugged year, pleasant memories of law class, the trials, troubles, and tribu- lations of where to go on a class trip, and the honor and prestige of being seniors. Item 2 — We bequeath the sophomore the dignified air, the sophistication, and the ability of controlling the school next year. Item 3 — We bequeath to the freshmen three more years of hard study with the hope they will not weaken under the strain. Item 4 — We bequeath to the incoming Freshman Class all the fun we have had throughout our four years of high school and all the luck in the world. Item 5 — We bequeath to the incoming office girls the job of writing tardy passes. Item 6 — We leave to the teachers of Sumner the pleas- ant memories of the Class of 1 949. Item 7 — We leave to Mr. Neal the happy memories he had with us in New York on our class trip. Item 8 — -The physics class of ' 49 leaves all the fun and work they had with Miss Dunbar to the incom- ing class. Item 9 — The Senior girls leave their ability to have loads of fun in their last year of school, in spite of all the rules, to the Junior girls, and their front row seats at the basketball games to the Sophomore girls. Item 10 — Windy Bettencourt and Ronald Whittaker leave the honor of being safe and sane drivers to any deserving juniors. Item 1 1 — Theresa Cassani bequeaths her basketball technique for playing both forward and guard at the same time to any energetic and vigorous person in good old Sumner High. Item 12 — Bob Foster leaves to Dick McCormick his ability to make out with all the girls. Item 13 — Ginny Martin leaves her ability to rattle the lunch table in the hall to some junior. Item 14 — Dorothy Murphy leaves her ability of keeping her hair beautiful to any girl who has hair as beautiful as hers. Item 1 5 — John Vining leaves his ability as a genius, a procrastinator, and an excuse maker to anyone feeling capable of the job. Item 16 — We leave our natural brilliance to anyone capable of handling it. Item 17 — The Senior Class leaves. We attest this to be a true copy of the last will and final testament of the Senior Class of 1949, Sumner High School, Holbrook, Massachusetts, this tenth day of June in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-nine. (Signed) THE CLASS OF 1949 Witnesses: President of Freshman Class President of Sophomore Class President of Senior Class 1 9 y i

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THE ECHO 19 4 9 D.A.R. Good Citizen and State Good Government Representative. Hidden resources of energy and ambition began to appear where they were never suspected, and the class moved forward in seven league boots. A record hop. a hot dog sale, a paper drive, and a food sale were undertaken in rapid succession In ‘Salad Days , a three-act drama directed by Miss Kathryn Megley. the Seniors of ’49 proved their ability on the boards. Clementine, an old-fashioned girl, played by Dorothy Murphy, pays an extended visit to her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, played by Eleanor Anderson and Kent Callahan, and their modern teen-age children, scientific-minded Peter and Nancy, acted by George Fader and Theresa Cas- sani. The perplexing situations into which Clemen- tine. the Hammond ' s and Nancy’s boy friend. Jimmy, played by Ronald Whittaker, entangle themselves, made for an amusing and enjoyable comedy. Others in the cast included Rita Mack as Peter’s girl friend, and Dorothy Marble as Mrs. Parker. A Senior-Junior basketball game was played on March 2. The Seniors lost by a close score to a heavily favored Junior team, but Senior bargaining and busi- ness sense had arranged for a fifty-fifty split of the profits, win or lose. The Senior girls beat the Junior girls soundly the same night. Leave it to the Class of ' 49 to provide a really scrumptious meal — more evidence of latent talent. The Senior Supper, naturally, was a financial success, and placed lasting memory in the minds of all those who attended. We don’t believe Duncan Hines could have asked for more. These, of course, are merely some of the compliments we received and are not to be con- strued as personal laurels. ’T was the eighteenth of April in ' 49 and hardly a Senior is now awake. Monday it was, and far from blue, as the big Greyhound Bus pulled into the huge, sprauling expanse of the Holbrook Central Terminal. It was thought that we might go out on a rail, but bus fares are cheaper than train fares. Anyway, off we were for New York and living. Right on schedule we checked in at the Piccadilly Hotel and for the next three days Holbrook was a thing unreal and intangible, referred to only occasionally in a vague and non- existent manner. The towering skyscrapers, the traf- fic, the hotels, and the restaurants became our home. With practically no letup we hopped from one sight to another— Perry Como broadcast. Statue of Liberty, Grant’s Tomb, Church of St. John the Divine. China- town. the Bowery. N.B.C. and Television tours, a Broadway musical (High Button Shoes), a Radio City Music Hall Show, Observation Roof tour, and Howdy Mr. Ice. an ice show. One attraction not men- tioned in the itinerary was the view of the latest model Cadillacs, Packards, and Buicks on display by the sidewalks of Harlem. All good things must eventually come to an end. however, including this history, and suddenly we awoke from our dream back in Holbrook. The voice of experience offers advice to future travelers — get plenty of sleep before the trip and don ' t believe it when they say you can eat well in New York for three dollars a day. School will not be over for all for some time yet. James Peat. Ronald Whittaker, and John Vining have been accepted by Northeastern University. Dorothea Fisher will attend Forsyth’s to become a dental hygien- ist. Dorothy Murphy is bound for Boston University. Elinor Anderson will study at Mansfield Beauty Culture Academy. Rita Mack will learn business at Burdett. On the horizon can be seen, dimly visible, gradua- tion. Some may say that it’s the best news since the gold rush just one hundred years ago, but we modern forty-niners, as we blaze forth a trail through the wilderness, know that behind each school of reproof and each gray hair, there is a sack of gold dust tucked away somewhere. Subject Newspaper . Song . Food . Big League Player Radio Program favorites English . Record Forever and Ever Pizza Ted Williams Lux Radio Comic Strip Actress Actor Sport Singer Orchestra . Lil ' Abner June Allyson Burt Lancaster Baseball Bing Crosby Vaughn Munroe 8 y

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THE ECHO 19 4 9 CL add The dear old Class of ' 49 Has finally merged upon its shrine. To cheer and to guide each on life ' s way We are giving a treasure in parting today. BARBARA HOLLSTEIN To Barb we leave a small scrap book So when she’s lonesome she’ll just look And see us Sumner maids and men. We know she won’t be lonely then. ELINOR ANDERSON To Elinor we give this comb so bright And guarantee that it ' s just right. To keep those glorious dark red locks. All glimmering and sparkling like an Xmas box. ROLAND HINCKLEY To Rollie we give this can of gas So he can travel twice as fast. When he’s covering hill and dale. We’ll know his car will never fail MARILYN BARTON To Marilyn who never makes a sound To let us know when she’s around, We give this shiny little bell. Now when she comes we all can tell. ALFRED BETTENCOURT To Bettencourt who is so short, The senior class today has bought A ladder, oh. so big and tall. Now he can see above us all. CHARLES BROWN To Charlie we give this little hoe Because he’s a farmer, we all know. And when he’s working in his garden He’ll love to watch his muscles harden. KENT CALLAHAN To Kent we give this baseball book So he may sit in some cool nook And read all about Johnny Sain Who in Kent’s heart will always reign. THERESA CASSANI To Tess we toss this basketball She’s dainty, she’s sweet, and she ' s small. Whenever you spy her flashing by. Just see the girls sigh delightfully. GEORGE FADER To smiling George this plant we give In hopes that with it he can live. It will remind him of many a happy day When he rehearsed for the Senior Play. DOROTHEA FISHER To Thea we give this toothbrush white To keep her patient’s teeth so bright. For a dental hygienist she’s going to be. Cleaning teeth for you and me. ROBERT JOHNSTON To Bobbie we give this basketball To remember Sumner Fall after Fall. For here at Sumner he gave a treat He kept the team from getting beat. RITA MACK To Rita goes a mirror small To hang up high upon the wall, So she may see her smiling face Reflecting beauty, charm, and grace. DOROTHY MARBLE To Dot we give this pair of shoes To wear to dances when she might choose. For she. our weekly dancer, goes To meet her very many beaus. VIRGINIA MARTIN To Ginny here’s a cook book So always she will know The greatest way to cook a meal Wherever she may go. ESTHER MORTON To Esther we give this fountain pen. For writing long stories she has a yen. After her writing days are over and done She can always remember she was the best one. DOROTHY MURPHY To Dot, the actress of our class, Indeed a gifted little lass, We give a lovely flowering bouquet For the best performance of the day. JAMES PEAT To James, the treasurer of our class. Through many years both now and past, A receipt book today we fondly give Hoping our memories will travel ever with him. i 10 ' r