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

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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

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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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8 THE SCREECH OWL very seriously f that he did his example the wrong way, but got the right answer! That’s a feat few of us can boast of. Harry’s a general favorite with his class- mates. Evelyn Gould. “Blondy” Glee Club. In case you don’t know, Evelyn is the “petite” blonde of the class and holds the title of class butter- fly. Evelyn is also talented in literary work. Her stories are especially good. Gertrude Herbert. “Trudie” S ec’t Student Council, Glee Club, French Club, Dramatic Club. Gertrude really has an artist’s eye for harmony ! She selected from the multitude of attractive boys at Maynard High one who is in perfect contrast with her bru- nette coloring ! Dark hair with very light hair is extremely effec- tive and soft brown eyes harmonize beautifully with a clear blue. Yes, he’s a Senior! “ ’Nuff sed,” we all like Trudie. Ellen Jaakkala. “Curly” Staff of Screech Owl” Ellen is famous for her hair and her laugh. She’s also quite a hustler, for she is said to have stated that she could take the seven o’clock train for Boston and arrive at eight. She must have a secret method! Tell us, won’t you, Ellen? Alice Jarvi. Alice is one of the quiet members of the class ! Fortunately there are a few members who uphold the reputation of the class. Martha Janttii. French Club. Martha is one of the class singers. Our days would not be complete without Martha’s breezy smile and nod. Every recess we find Martha at the candy table, cheerfully selling sweets. Helmi Jokinen. Helmi hasn’t changed a bit dur- ing her school years ! Those of us who remember her in the first grade, recognize the same jolly Helmi of today! Margaret Kelley. “Kel” Track Team. Margaret is known as class baby and also the class bluffer. An- other title might be added — that of lifesaver of the Senior English Class. When Senior English gets too bad, and we all tremble in our chairs, Margaret breaks the ten- sion ! A good laugh and we are happy once again. Anna Kozak. Anna is another quiet member of the class. She doesn’t talk a great deal, but she’s recently become a driver and perhaps she’ll become more talkative. Niilo Keto. Vice-President of the class. What would we do without Niilo, the little, big man? If you ever want good refreshments at a social, we recommend Niilo — he’s an expert and when it comes to in- vestments — Niilo ' s no “greenie” l Remember the Warren Kay Van- tine episode Niilo? Tynne Lahti. French Club, “Screech Owl Staff. Tynne is called the best student of the class. She always knows her lesson and when a question i r