Holbrook High School - Echo Yearbook (Holbrook, MA)

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THE ECHO 19 4 9 D. Murphy. R. Mack. G. Fader. D. Marble. K. Callahan. E. Anderson. R. Whittaker, Miss Kathryn Megley, coach; T. Cassani. Senior ' ram a The Senior Drama. “Salad Days,” which made its debut on Friday evening. December 10. was con- sidered a great success both in proceeds and in the way of production. Dorothy Murphy, who had the leading role, char- acterized Clementine, a studious old-fashioned cousin who comes to make her home with the Hammond family while attending public high school. Her previ- ous schooling had been in private schools where uni- forms of middy blouses and black skirts only were worn and which she refuses to discard, much to the embarrassment of her cousins, Nancy and Peter Ham- mond. Peter, played by George Fader, has a new hobby, that of inventing a new plant which he has named for his beloved girl-friend. Sylvia, played by Rita Mack. For some reason unknown to Nancy, por- trayed by Tessie Cassani, her boy-friend. Jimmy, is attracted to Clementine. The part of Jimmy Parker was enacted by Ronald Whittaker. Between the tangled teen-age romances and the confusion Peter causes in the household with the experiment, the situations in the action of the story proved highly entertaining. With the final succumb- ing of Peter’s plans, due to too much care on the part of Clementine, Mrs. Hammond, played by Elinor Anderson, and Mrs. Parker, the helpful next-door neighbor, played by Dorothy Marble, and the occas- ion of a high school dance at which Clementine blos- soms forth in a modern evening gown, minus her horn-rimmed spectacles and black stockings, the situa- tion is cleared up and peace reigns once more in the Hammond household with Mr. Hammond, played by Kent Callahan, sitting in his easy chair. All Sumner congratulated Miss Kathryn Megley, who as coach gave so much of her time to make the drama a success, and the entire cast. ! 14 y

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THE ECHO 19 4 9 Out in sunny California at the summer training home of Boston ' s famous girls ' basketball team, the Amazons, we find Tessie Cassani, who is hard at work teaching this team all she knows about zone defense. We know now that with Tessie’s expert attention, they will win that for which they are striving — the World ' s Championship. today. While in France we switch to the home of the Andre Models. The owner of this most famous model agency is Miss Elinor Anderson, who person- ally trains all her girls. The loveliest of all these most beautiful girls in the world is that gorgeous blond. Miss Thea Fisher, who has just signed a contract with the Foster Television Co. It takes quite a while to turn the dial to focus it on that little country of Japan, where we are able to see General Charles Brown at the capital, Tokio. He. as the representative of the U. S., is signing The Pacific Peace Pact,” a special peace treaty with the Japanese. General Brown, who has long been sta- tioned at the head of all forces in the Pacific, is a favor- ite with all his troops. Admiral George Fader is now giving his address to the many people gathered around the open square where the peace pact is being signed. He brought his huge fleet into the harbor only this morning, but said he wouldn’t have missed seeing his old friend, Charlie,” for anything. Dorothy Murphy is at present touring Europe with her millionaire husband, the handsome Maharajah of Mandura. We see her in Paris at the special exhibi- tion of that newly found wonder, Emil Rosenberg, photographer, at whose studio were found the most unusual pictures of landscape known to the world Let ' s take a trip now to a more southerly position. Africa! Here, Sumner ' s answer to Howard Hughes, Fred Hall is sponsoring the construction of the world ' s largest airport, as huge as an ordinary city. His engi- neer, the man most in demand in the U. S., Mr. James Peat is reported to have stated that the airport will be available for any type plane at any time. We return at last to this thriving metropolis that once was our little home town. Let’s stop awhile to discuss its progress with one of the city’s most promi- nent figures, Miss Virginia Martin. She is head of the women’s club here and is a candidate for Select- man in the coming election. Thus we return to Sumner High, knowing you must have enjoyed this revelation, and conclude this special broadcast of the Class of 1949 as of June 10. 1949. DOROTHY MURPHY ii n

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THE ECHO 19 4 9 SEATED: G. Johnston, P. Roberts, J. Budd. FIRST ROW: Miss Elna Knutson, advisor; B, Raby, B. Mitchell, M. Franke, P. Putt. S. Day. J. Colby, R. Chalmers. R. Hooke. R. Hooke. B. Dana. Miss Grace McCarthy, advisor. SECOND ROW: R. Rosenberg. N. Ernstrom. N. Chapman, B. Sheurs, D. Howard, J. Dowrey, P. Stokinger, N. Colburn. R. Woodman. B. Schutt. R. Balch. THIRD ROW; R. McCormick, J. White. L. Hobart, J. Stevenson. R. Hamilton. W. Saunders, B. Wallster. C. Haskins, W. Wright, W. Ernest. junior dais OFFICERS PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER The Junior Class experienced a very interesting year. The members of the class were very active in the various activities throughout the school. Girls’ Glee Club, girls’ and boys’ basketball, baseball, gym squad, and Snoops and Scoops were well represented by Juniors. Our monthly class meetings were held and the important business of the class was discussed. Richard Balch, Sylvia Day, Lillian Mulhern, and Louise Ho- bart were elected to Student Council. White and gold were our class colors for this year. Our class rings were received in January. Many events including a hot dog sale, a record hop, a three-act play and the Junior Prom have been held. The play, The Absent Minded Professor,” was pre- sented on April 29 in the high school auditorium. It GRACE JOHNSTON PAUL ROBERTS JOANNE BUDD was greatly enjoyed by all. The cast of the play was comprised of Paul Roberts, Rosaleen O’Connor. Paul Stokinger, Richard McCormick, Robert Hamilton, Joan Dowrey. Phyllis Putt, Richard Balch. Warren Ernest, Nancy Chapman, Jean Stevenson, and Betty Wallster. The stage managers were JoAnne Budd and Betty Mitchell. The play was coached by our faculty advisers, Miss Elna Knutson and Miss Grace Mc- Carthy. The Junior Prom, starring A1 Furtado’s Orchestra, was held on May 6. The hall was gayly decorated in pastel streamers and flowers. Our Junior year has nearly ended, and we are now looking forward to being Seniors. We hope that our Senior year will be just as successful as this one has been. f I