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

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It is most difficult to choose a place to spend a summer vacation. The peaceful Provincetown opposes the gay Newport. A mediocre one is hard to find. Searching for the de- sired resort, I examined many high school magazines. The interests of these magazines were so numerous that I deserted the search for clues to a pleasant vacation port ; and have taken up the criticism of magazines instead. “The Distaff” Girls’ High School, Boston, Mass. Was that portrait of “Inspiration” the cause of your well written maga- zine? We enjoyed your varied Liter- ary Department immensely. You have sadly neglected your Alumnae. Are they not worthy of some recog- nition ? “The Orange and Black” Middletown High School, Middletown, Conn. Everyone likes jokes. The few that you have are truly funny, but a few more witticisms might add more humorists to your list of subscribers. Congratulations to the originator of “Adlets”. They are truly original and ingenious. “The Green Witch” Greenwich High School, Greenwich, Conn. I think that the divine muse of poetry must look with favor upon your school paper. Certainly your poetry department is a credit to your magazine. “The Stampede” Dallas High School, Dallas, Texas When we ran into the “Stampede”, we had our breath siezed from our bodies. My, but your magazine is cleverly written. Every department heading, every department, every ar- ticle is appropriate. “The Clarion” Arlington High School, Arlington, Mass. By the stock of jokes and humor in your magazine I should judge that Arlington High School pupils believe that “every cloud has a silver lining”. Furthermore, your serious articles are excellent. After reading your “Book Reviews,” I have resolved to explore farther into modern book lore.

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THE SCREECH OWL 19 MOVIE ATTRACTIONS! Several movie programs have been shown within the last two months. They were both educational and amusing in nature. MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES On Tuesday, May 28, Memorial Day Exercises were held at the H. S. auditorium. The program opened with a selection by the H. S. orchestra. Mr. Emerson H. Stoddard, patriotic instructor of Newton, and member of the G. A. R., discussed the Civil War and told some amusing as well as some of the grimmer anecdotes of that time. Then Lieutenant Harold Sheridan of Maynard spoke of the World War, and of the parts of France with which he was familiar, exhorting all those present to carry on faithfully and to uphold the patriotic ideals of the past genera- tion. The program closed with a march by the orchestra. Professor Arthur C. Rudman of Baypath Institute spoke to the stu- dent body, May 15. His subject was “Business as Life Work,” which proved of interest to the pupils.

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THE SCREECH OWL 21 “The Abhis” Abington High School, Abington, Mass. We welcome you to our exchange lists. You have an enviable Language Department. Evidently the students of Abington High are serious minded, since we note the scarcity of jokes. “The Red and Black” Rogers High School, Newport, R. I. We see that you are still keeping up the good work. Pat the Senior has not yet exhausted his ever ready sup- ply of wit and humor. “The Item” Dorchester High School for Girls, Dorchester, Mass. Commendations to your Exchange Editors! They are very diplomatic with their gentle advice mixed with fluent praise. Your whole magazine breathes spirit and pep. “The Oriel” Westboro High School, Westboro, Mass. Your teachers must be very near and dear to you since you have dedi- cated one publication of your maga- zine to them. It would perhaps honor them a little more if you wrote a dedication to them in your paper. ECHOES FROM OUR EXCHANGES A landlord wrote to his tenant — “Dear Sir, I regret to inform you that my rent is much overdue. Will you please forward me a check?” Back came the reply — “Dear Sir: I see no reason why I should pay your rent. I can’t pay my own.” MacDonald: “And how’s the world been treating you lately?” MacDougall: “Verra seldom, Mac, verra seldom.” “The Distaff.” Waiter: Pie sir? W. T. : Is it customary ? Waiter: No apple. Gray Purnell: I’ve added these fig- ures up ten times, Sir. Mr. Cook: Fine, fine! Gray Purnell : And here are the ten answers, sir. “The Stampede.” In court the other day a lawyer turned to the opposing counsel and said angrily: “You are the biggest idiot I ever saw in my life!” Where- upon the judge gravely remarked: “Silence sir! Please do not forget that I am present.” “The Ora nge and Black.” Father: Why were you kept in at school ? Son : I didn’t know where the Azores were. Father: In the future just remem- ber where you put things. Knutt: “The doctor says I must stop smoking. I am poisoning myself to death.” Mrs. Knutt: “Oh, dear, John can’t you hold out until we get enough coupons for that dining room rug?” “The Item.” A Scotchman visiting America was watching the statue of George Washington, when an American ap- proached. “That was a great man, Sandy,” said the American, “A lie never passed his lips.” “Weel,” said Sandy, “I praysume he talked through his nose like the rest of ye.” “The Reflector.” He : Where did you skate most when you were learning? She: I think you’re horrid.