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

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“Believe It or Not” . . . “i 2 cup milk, 3 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of your favorite flavoring. Do not stir until all ingredients are in, and then beat well. Please stand by.” “Station B-E-S-T Maynard High School. This program is being broad- casted to you through the courtesy of the Senior Class. Now, little folks, listen well, while Uncle John tells his stories, and then — off to bed. “The Senior Class had been study- ing and working exceedingly hard, and so when their teachers proposed that they should take a sleigh ride, they were not at all reluctant to go. “It was a beautiful, warm, silvery night. On such a night, ‘Thisbe fear- fully o’er tripped the dew?’ On such a night as this, stood Dido with a willow in her hand. On such a night as this, a cruel nail relieved its pent- up nerves by ruthlessly snatching a 3-cornered piece of Gil Garland’s trousers. “The party left Maynard at seven- thirty. The Senior class is everlast- ingly in the debt of Joe Schnair, for he ran ahead of the horse and kept him going by holding some oats a yard from the poor dumby’s nose. “The destination of the riding school was “Dud’s”. There a luncheon was served to all. The official cream- pie tester was a member of the group. If ever you want any cream tested, please call Maynard 464. This gifted young man discovered some sour cream, and obtained another piece of pie for his client. “After the appetites of one and all had been appeased, the balky horse was allowed to have his own way and return home. When the party showed any semblance of becoming quiet, John Bellows livened it up with ‘Who cares for wife?’ “Many a mustard bath was taken that night, and many a mother feared that her ‘sonny-boy’ would have caught his ‘death of cold’ when he ar- rived home at ? P. M. (Post Mortem). “Please stand by, for one moment, and the High School Orchestra will play, ‘Turn On the Heat’.” The Christmas Social The Senior Class breezily awoke old M. H. S. with a bang-bang of a social on December 19. “Mary” Christmas was there, and coupled with “John Pep,” gave everyone a jolly good time. When Santa Claus said “Cheerio”, bah jove, all the mice be- gan to squeak (meaning, everyone laughed), but when Helen Bakun got her dolly, “not a creature was stir- ring — not even the mice.” Refreshments were served in the gymnasium, free — (free of all germs). The social closed at the dong of eleven o’clock, Eastern Standard Time.

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24 THE SCREECH OWL points being scored from the foul line. Hudson took an early lead in the first half and was never headed, al- though the score was tied at the be- ginning of the last period. Because of the numerous fouls, the playing of both teams was not up to standard, and excitement was at its height among the spectators. When Hudson was still in the van at the final whis- tle, the place turned into a mad-house, as the victory was sweet revenge for the Hudson girls. Maynard 24 — Clinton 14 The Maynard High girls brought their regular season to a close at the high school gymnasium on March 1st by whipping the Clinton girls to the tune of 24-14. Showing the power that brought them through the sea- son with only one defeat, the local sextet completely outplayed the wearers of the Clinton High School colors in a game in which the victors retaliated in great style after the heart-breaking defeat at Hudson the week before. A Wonderful Season! The girls’ basketball team this year gained a wonderful reputation for themselves on the court by going through the season with only one de- feat, and that by one point. With a sharp-shooting forward line composed of Capt. Catherine Coughlan, Dorothy Marsden, and Violet Koskela, May- nard had nothing to fear as to scor- ing points; and with a defense made up of Eleanor Lawson, Helen Sczer- zen, and Edith Perkins, they raised havoc with their opponents. The best news of all, however, is that the squad will lose only two players by graduation. One regular, Edith Perkins, and Marguerite Tier- ney, first rate substitute, will receive diplomas in June. Prospects for next year, then, could not be better; for of this great team Coach George Rup- precht will again have five regulars and all but one of his substitutes. It does not have to be said that every- one wishes next year’s team the best of luck.

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26 THE SCREECH OWL Now, everyone give three cheers for the Senior Class, and hope for some more sure, safe and sane socials, but full of rollicking, rip-roaring, riotous fun. A NOVELTY DANCE The Juniors snatched many laurels from the Seniors when they held their “Novelty Dance.” The novelty lay in the entertain- ment. There was a one act play in which Denis Famell, a battling cow boy, succumbed to the wiles of “Wild Nell”, our Leona Dudzinski. Harriet Frye was an Indian chief and Helvi Pietila her squaw. The part of the society lady was taken by Sirkka Lehtinen. Ruth Hull sang a few songs, and Marion Hines and Mae Newman, “Broadway Babies”, danced. Variety is the spice of life, and on leaving, the report was that “a good time was had by all!” “THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH” The Senior Class again put its best foot forward and successfully pro- duced “The Goose Hangs High.” The action centered about the Ingals family. Little Wieno Sneck played the part of the aristocratic grandmother ; Gilbert Garland and Alice Fearns were Mr. and Mrs. Ber- nard Ingals, indulgent parents; the younger generation was composed of Norman Walker, the eldest son, who, by the way, was the fiance of Doris Dawson, and the twins, Ruth Broad- bent and John Bellows. Helen Mark was a domineering cousin of the In- gals family, who allowed her only son, George Weaving, no joy. Alec Kule- vich was a friend of the family, and the part of the domineering politic- ians were taken by Eino Ketola and Wilho Frigard. Dorothy Allen played the part of the beloved family maid. Much thanks is due to Beau (a chow). Modest creature! He took one look at the audience and departed. Everyone wonders who Father Time was. When the curtain had been down for about two minutes showing a lapse of time and was rising again, there was a flash of green across the stage. Evidently “Tempus fugit.” The goose was in a delectable state and everyone left the hall with a good taste in his mouth. Alice Fearns, ’BO. AMONG OUR MUSICIANS At the concert of the All New Eng- land High School orchestra, composed of two hundred and fifty High School pupils, which is to be given at Sym- phony Hall, Boston, in April, the fol- lowing will represent Maynard High School : Alric French Harold Johnston Jennie Bygot Taimi Nyland