Maynard High School - Screech Owl Yearbook (Maynard, MA)

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6 THE SCREECH OWL SCHOOL SPIRIT School spirit, — how often we hear these words in school life, and still have only a superficial idea of the meaning they are ' supposed to convey. Each pupil and each teacher has a different translation of it, each manifests it in his own way. Most students find a way to prove their school spirit by their participation and attendance of the innumerable side attractions, such as athletic games, socials, presenta- tions, and the various organizations w ' hich form a part of the modern school. They who have ability in certain lines contribute that as their part in the betterment of their school. Others by their versatility or natural power of leadership and organization make themselves in- valuable in the different side af- fairs. But what of those who have no special gifts, or those who do not often take part in these per- formances ; are they all lacking in school spirit? Many, by various circumstances, are prevented from showing their school spirit in these various ways, and others by nature cannot demon- strate their feeling by sharing in these activities. If this is so, is there no way by which they may reveal their appreciation and their willingness to contribute something to their school, no way by which they may express their school spirit? Orderliness and punctuality are essential for successful and har- monious school life. Co-operation by each individual with the teachers and other pupils, honesty in work and a genuine desire to help those who need it cannot be assumed use- less. Alacrity and spontaneity, and the effort to do the very best in everything, the endeavor to make your school as perfect as possible, and to live up to its ideals — if these exist, school spirit exists, and if these are absent, school spirit as demonstrated by the first way alone will be hardly worthy of the name. Salme Wirkkanen, ’30. THE FAMOUS SENIOR FAMILY Members 46 37 Girls Screech Owl Subscribers 9 Boys 46 Staff Members 13 Honor Pupils during year 6A Musicians Orchestra 2 Glee Club 12 Chorus 5 Athletes Football 2 Basketball Girls 1 Boys 1 Baseball 2 Track (Girls) 3 Members Student Council 7 E. ro 0° US Quality not Quantity Is the motto of our class, You can see by the number of students That this has come to pass. We may not be many in number, We may not be old in years, But People, just let me tell you We’re the best they’ve had in years. And as we go on from school life Our daily burdens to bear, Quality not Quantity, Will be our motto fair. Ruth C. French, ’27.

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® Ij £ g t r £ £ c © tu l Published by the Pupils of Maynard High School MAYNARD, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE, 1927 THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief, Harold Glickman, ’27 Senior Assistant , Ruth Wilson, ' 2 7 Business Manager , Leo Mullin, ' 28 Assistant Business Manager, Grace Ployart, ’27 Alumni Editor, Ernest Holt, Ex. ’26 Exchange Department Sylvia Ahola, ’28 Athletic Editors Annie Lehto, ’28 Henry Grandell, ’28 Ruth Moynihan, ’27 Tyko Siipola, ’28 Literary Department Florence Wilcox, ’28 Tynne Lahti, ’27 Edward Fearns, ’28 Waino Sjoblom, ’29 French Department Jane Boicourt, ’30 Margaret Moore, ’27 Lawrence Lerer, ’28 Commercial Department Editor, Hazel Priest, ’27 Assistants Ellen Jaakkola, ’27 Science Department Helen M. Salo, ’27 Walter Carbone, ’27 William Niskanen, ’27 Joke Department Phyllis Naylor, ’27 Art Department John Horan, ’28 Walter Carbone, ’27 Irma Ryssy, ’28 Price per copy 20c Llljilljllllll EDITORIALS OUR FAREWELL The curtain is about to drop. The stage is set for the last issue of our “Screech Owl”. We wish to express out 1 grati- tude to Mr. Cole, our principal, who has done so much to make our High School career a successful one, and who has made possible the publication of our school paper. To Miss Walsh, our debt is limitless. She has guided this paper and steered it safely by rocks that might have crushed it. Teachers and friends, we have not the means of telling each of you, how, by doing your bit, you’ve helped to complete a successful year of the “Screech Owl”. We hope that you will give the incoming editorial staff the same assistance that you have so kindly bestowed on us. “The play is done — the curtain drops.” H. G., ’27.

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THE SCREECH OWL 7 SENIOR ROLL Oiva Alasaari. Orchestra. Oiva is one of the night owls of our class. We wonder if he still has a fondness for “Vose’s”. We hope to see Oiva rivaling Fritz Kreisler, for he surely has con- siderable talent as a violinist. Mildred Axford. Glee Club. Somehow Mildred has acquired a reputation for primness but don’t be led astray, exteriors are some- times deceiving ! Once upon a time Mildred had a distinct partiality for Stow — but now it’s M. H. S. sophomores Walter Carbone. “Sheik” Orchestra. Here’s to “Sheik”, the handy man of our class! What kind of social would we have without “Sheik” to supply the “Serenaders” and print the tickets and decorate. Gertrude Chandler. Gertrude is one of the dignified members of the class. She retains her poise under all circumstances, a trait which will be valuable in her chosen profession of nursing. William Croft. “Bill” Basketball, Baseball. “Bill” usually greets a classmate with “Hello ! How’s the Grangers?” We’re all guessing where he got it. Winifred Fardy. “Winnie” French Club, Glee Club, Dra- matic Club. Silence ! Everyone quiet, in- tently studying. A giggle ! Faint, then louder, to study is hopeless ! Yes ! You guessed right. It’s “Winnie”. Her giggle is quite fa- mous. Winnie’s also well known for her ability as a pianist and we all wish her success. Esther Fonsell. “Esta” Esther is a splendid swimmer and she also has considerable abil- ity in diving Let us hope she doesn’t lose her ability through over-work or her fondness for pea- nuts. Ruth Foster. “Ruthie” Student Council. Ruth has chosen dietics as her future work. We feel sure she will be successful, for she possesses the splendid quality of dependability so necessary in work of that type. Ruth French. Glee Club ; Student Council. Ruth is famous for her sweet disposition and seldom gets excited, but if you would like to give her a thrill, just walk past her house some morning about six o’clock or earlier and yodel in a long, drawn- out yodel ! Do this two or three times, then go away, but return at seven and repeat the performance! Then watch for results ; we guar- antee prompt action. L ura Gault. Laura is known for her ability as a dancer. We all wish her success in her profession. Harold Glickman. “Harry” Editor-in-chief “Screech Owl” ; Pres, of A. A.; Mgr. basebad and basketball. You know of course that Harold is quite famous as an actor, an orator, and an editor — but perhaps you don’t know that he’s especially good at mathematics ! Why, one day in Trig class he informed us all