Ipswich High School - Tiger Yearbook (Ipswich, MA)

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always, however, cherish the mem- ory of Manning High and all that it has meant to us. GIFTS TO GIRLS Louis Galanis As I was wondering and thinking what to give as gifts to the girls in my graduating class, my imagina- nation slipped away and wandered in the realm of fancy. I walked about an enchanted land where everthing was clean and beautiful, until I met a strange old man who was very inquisitive. I soon found out that this characteristic of his had acquired for him a vast amount of knowledge. We talked for a while and when he heard that I was responsible for presenting gifts to the girls of 1929 on Class Day, he was so eager to help me that finally I consented to consider his opinion of a gift for each girl. After I had given him the names of all the girls with a few facts about each, we sat down on a little mound of grass and earth and were soon lost in deep thought. It was after many weary hours that we got up, smil- ing, because we had finished the following list of gifts to the girls which we knew would please and remind them of their happy high school days : To Eleanor Sheppard, a shovel to dig up old, half-forgotten mem- ories which are buried in New York. To Elizabeth Boynton, a box of cracker Jack. This black cloth is for Mae Leves- que so she can make a black shirt for her friend to wear and enable him to join Mussolini’s Army of Black Shirts. To Frances Ross, a little dog, which will bring back many happy memories of selling hot dogs in school. To Doris Jedrey, a little man who is grey (Benny Grey) around the neck (Little Neck). To Elizabeth Curran, this anchor, to hold her down. To Gertrude Ciolek, these tools, which will be a great help to her in repairing furniture and save her a carpenter’s fee. To Dorothy Willcomb, this chair, which she may use instead of the porch railing while entertaining her friends. To Marion Kinnear,our class man- hater, this fierce bull dog, which at her bidding will growl at, chase, and frighten her deadly enemy — man. To Margaret Lord, this young man, who we hope will cure her of her shyness. To Evelyn Hebb, a box of Poor’s “Pep.” To Mildred Mansfield, this brown hair net, with which she can catch fish if she runs out of bait. (Bates). To Gertrude Phalen, an aero- plane, to provide a more speedy method of transportation than a a Ford. This little cub is for Dot Dunn so she’ll always remember her hours of labor as chief custodian of Man- ning’s Cub. To Pauline Burke, a soft pillow, which will prevent many bad bruis- es if she has it in her possession when she falls out of a car again. To Barbara Damon, our little heart thief, a Jimmy which she can use for breaking and entering hearts. To Emily Saunders, this little lamb, to follow her closely when she and her sister may be separat- ed. To Emily Minichiello, who has written several love poems, this box of tobacco which will inspire her to write more. To Helen Zervas, our class saint, this halo. To Gertrude Riley, a frame in which to preserve Albert’s picture which she now carries in a book. To Bessie Chionopoulos, a tie (bow-tie), to bind her to her 80

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breath-taking scene when “Ding- foot’’ snatched our youthful maiden Dorothy Dunn and carried her gent- ly ( ?) from her perilous position to safety. Passing on to the junior year we anticipated a busy time and in prep- aration we elected an efficient corps of leaders with Norman Baxter, president; David Williams, vice president; Mildred Mansfield, secre- tary; and William Marr, treasurer. We had no more than accustomed ourselves to school routine, however when the schools were closed for a period of five weeks because of infantile paralysis. Much as we de- plore such an epidemic, it was an ill wind which blew us good in giv- ing us Jimmy Merson, who would otherwise have been a member of the Class of ’28. With our return to school after the epidemic we found not only ex- tra school work to be done but the junior promenade to engineer. Class colors, blue and white, were chosen and the date was set for the big event. Preparations were going smoothly when someone — it must have been a girl — conceived the brilliant idea of a grand march. However, this was not favorably re- ceived by our bashful he-men who disdained to enter because they be- lieved a grand march to be degrad- ingly effeminate. After much con- troversy the motion was carried al- though the bashful element still held out and refused to abide by the decision of the class. The girls were thus forced to use their charms in recruiting partners from the se- nior class. So the march was “grand’’ after all and added greatly to the program. The decorating committee of which Pete Mansfield was chairman outdid themselves and the prom proved to be a suc- cess both socially and financially. The only other event of the j ear worthy of note was a play present- ed at a social. Baxter as the bash- ful hero screwed up his courage to propose, only after the heroine, Bar- bara Damon, frightened by bats and the dark fell into his arms. With the arrival of the senior year we gravely sensed that our parting time from Manning was not far distant. At our first class meet- ing our officers Norman Baxter, Gertrude Ciolek, Barbara Damon, and William Marr were elected. In November we provided enter- tainment for an assembly period by acting “The Courtship of Miles Standish’’ which was read by Bar- bara Damon. William Geanakakis made such a “hit” as an Indian tliat we were forced to repeat one scene in order that everybody in the au- dience might get a good look at him. Much credit is also due to Dorothy Dunn who designed the im- promptu Puritan costumes worn by the boys. Merson and Miss Dunn were also very good in the principal roles in spite of their inexperience in marriage ceremonies and Chester Wile was convincing as the minis- ter who performed the ceremony. In keeping with tradition we pre- sented a three act play in the town hall in February. This y ar it was “The Amazons” by Pinero. In spite of Merson’s backwardness in the ab- stract quality of love, he showed improvement since November and made a “hit” as a lover. I might mention that he has progressed so rapidly since in the art of lovemak- ing that he and Barbara Damon were elected class lovers. No ac- count of the play would be com- plete, however, without the mention of our inimitable comedians Gaffney and Poor, neither of which has con- fined his comic actions to the stage. After the senior play was over our thoughts then turned to prepa- rations for graduation week. The last weeks have been busy but hap- py ones, as have all our school days. It is not, therefore, without a feel- ing of regret that we look ahead to the days of separation. We shall 19

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friend Emily Minichiello so that their friendship may outlive their school days. To Elizabeth Smith, a frog, which ought to bring to mind pleasant as- sociations. To Stella Zylka, who likes to ar- gue with a certain person in the ec- onomics class, an electric bulb, which may throw some light on the subject. To Myrtle Hebb, voted the pret- tiest girl in the class, this “Billy’ ' with which she may protect her- self against anything that will “mar” her beauty. To Sophie Kobos, a pair of box- ing gloves, so that she may keep in trim as she has proved a formidable opponent in basketball. To Evelyn Cummings, a pair of lions, to create a familiar environ- ment for her Daniel. To Hilda Saunders, these knitting needles, with which she can learn to knit from a certain boy friend who is considered an expert at fan- cy knitting and crocheting. I then thanked the old gentleman both for myself and for the girls and went on my way rejoicing. GIFTS TO BOYS Mildred Mansfield One day this spring while I was exploring in the airplane willed to me by the Class of 1928, I met with an accident. The first refuge I ob- tained was an old log cabin. Find- ing that no one responded to my knock, I walked in and sank into a large chair by the fireplace. I quickly jumped to my feet again and found I had sat on this razor! Do you imagine what an inspriation that find gave me ? . I just had to have some things for the boys of the Class of 1929 and this would be an ideal place to start my hunt. That was my lucky day because I found something for every boy. This razor is for Jim Merson be- cause he must have one when Ken- yon takes his barbar (Barbara) away. For Frank Raymond, the cave- man of our class, this club to aid him in picking them young and treating them rough. Here’s a bottle of glue (Glew) for “Bill” Marr so he may stick to Marion. For “Cassie” Casali, this calen- dar so he may cut out June and fol- low May himself. This hair net is for “Chris” Georgoplos so he won’t have to use so much “Slickum.” For “Grasshopper” Booth, this gun so he may rescue himself from a Savage. These embroidery hoops are for “Johnny” Comeau so he may learn to embroider as well as crochet and tat. Here’s a skyrocket for Walter Waz to remind him that he needs a spark. This Hersey bar is for “Cecil” Comeau to take the place of his Dunbar. Here’s a bottle of cod liver oil for “Shrimp” Poor, with the hopes that someday he will be big enough to “act his age.” This flower catalogue is for Dan- iels so he may become better ac- quainted with Myrtle. For “Joe” Lenehan, this set of dumbbells to remind him of his lab- oratory mates. These sails are for “Normy” Bax- ter. Elsie will furnish the Hull. William Karchonas, this is not a nut for a nut but a cocoa for a Ko- ko. This elastic is for “Davy” Wil- liams so he may always have a snappy return. This blonde curl is for “Bill” An- gelos to remind him of his “Labor- in Vain” (Road). Here’s a little car for “Chet” Wile so Dorothy will come (Will- comb). This box of water colors is for 21