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

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4 i T CEEECH OWL Published by the Pupils of Maynard High School MAYNARD, MASS., APRIL, 1931 STAFF Editor. Philip Wilson, ’31 Assistant Editor. Catherine Goughian, ’31 Business Manager. Raymond Paul, ’31 Assistant Business Manager. Sidney McCleary, ’32 Circulation Managers Simmon Seder, ’32; Stanley Wojtkiewicz, ' 33 Art Editor. Leona Dudzinski, ’31 Literary Department William Ledgard, ’32 Sirkka Hurme, 31 Ruth Weir, ’33 Walter Wainio, 31 Edith Priest, ’32 Alumni Editor Mary Ploy art, ’31 Joke Editors Julia Lynch, ’31 Walter Crowther, ’32 Boys’ Athletics Sulo Hintsa, ’31 Girls’ Athletics Sylvia Nyholm, ’33 Exchange Virginia Collins, ’32 Activities Jeannette Gruber, ’32 Faculty Adviser Vena B. Field TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorials Page 7 Literary Department 9 Athletics 20 “On The Spot” 23 Alumni Notes 27 Exchanges 28 “The Wise Old Owl” 30 “Pickings” 32 PRICE PER COPY, 25 CENTS

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In this day of drastic changes and new fads it is only right that the “Screech Owl” should join the proces- sion. Since the paper first made its appearance it has had the same cover-design and, like all good things, it had its day. After the publishing of the last issue, the printer told us that the front plate was becoming very much worn and dulled. As a re- sult, the staff decided, instead of re- newing the old plate, to run a contest and get another design. This, it will be seen, does not alter the name or general idea of the front cover. We regret this change because the cover-design is like a memorial to the founders, but the name and the mag- azine still remain. This change may, we hope, make some new friends among the undergraduates and the townspeople, who we fear have be- come tired of the old design. It has been the aim of the staff to have the new cover as simple, as well planned, and as satisfactory as the old one. The winning design was sub- mitted by Guido Carbone, of the Class of 1934. And now, in its new apparel, may our paper go forth to ever increasing success. Editor. Sympathy is a word that is almost obsolete. Most people consider it a quality that is found only in the dic- tionary. It is rarely found and freely given, but is a quality that is always appreciated. Sympathy does not mean going into a hospital and regaling a sick friend with a list of relatives who have died of chronic ailments, and encouraging him to think what a fine funeral he will have. No, sympathy is not that. It is, however, a true endeavor to help a friend, an enemy, a stranger, any- one and everyone, with a depth of en- couragement and sincerity, a word or two of genuine feeling that makes us look up and respect the giver. Kindliness and pity are near rela- tives of sympathy, but friendship is the best. The quiet faith of a friend — how this stands out in our darkest hours. It strengthens the ties which even Time cannot loosen; it lightens the pain which our mistakes have caused us. Isn’t it worth while trying to be a better friend, a better person to know, somebody who’s human — and who has sympathy? A. L. White, ’31. SENIORS Shortly we will leave behind us our school life and enter a new world. Some will win fame and fortune ; others will fade away into obscurity, Our carefree and joyous times will only be happy memories. Seniors, we are on the last lap of