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

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THE SCREECH OWL 5 unsolvable problems, you’re going out now to show them how. Ah, the dauntless spirit of youth ! (Too bad it sets in four years too late.) That’s the way to feel ! Give them the same old fight as you did when the M. H. S. grid team was three touchdowns behind. Yes, I’ve got to admit it. Previous classes have left you a thorny road to travel, but we the class of ’42, want a smooth path (even if you have to leave a steam roller as the class gift). And you, worthy superiors, are the ones that can do it for us ! So launch forth with a grin unfurled and prove what you can do, and in all sincerity we ll really miss you ! Jean Lynch, ’42 To the Seniors Well, Seniors, here we are at last — on the threshold of obtaining one of our many cher- ished goals. You will be graduating from Maynard High, and I shall be receiving my diploma from Lawrence Academy. As I look back upon my two years at Lawrence, just as you are looking back at your years at Maynard, hasn’t time seemed to fly? Isn’t it funny how some of the incidents which occurred stay in your memory? While sitting here writing, I am reminded of a statement that Mr. Gray, our Principal, made to the pupils on our first day at Law- rence. He said, “When you leave Lawrence Academy, you will leave a name behind you. That name will signify something. That is why at the end of the year all I have to say is ‘What’s your name?’ ” You seniors leaving Maynard High are also leaving a name. Your name either calls to mind a hard-working student with good char- acter or the reverse. It may signify a fine athlete or a great scholar. Whatever it is, your name stands for something to your teach- ers, your principal, and also to your classmates. I imagine there will be a great many of you who will go farther in trying to obtain a better education. For those of you who are, remem- ber that nothing worth while has ever been ac- complished through loafing. You’ll be com- peting against some of the best students in the country in obtaining your education ; so work hard. Those of you who do not intend to further your education should remember that if you persevere at your job, no matter what it is, you will come out on top. Well, Seniors, keep up the good work. No matter what you do, or what profession you take up, do it for Maynard High, and I shall be doing the same for Maynard and Lawrence. And may we all leave good names behind us! Edward T. Donahue, ’39 Lawrence Academy, ’41 Are We At Waterloo? The current topic of conversation which is uppermost in the minds of people today is, of course, the World War No. II. The first World War was supposed to be the War to End Wars, but sad to say, this isn’t true, as can be plainly seen. Remember this, though, that no matter what the outcome of this tragedy may be, it is up to our generation to preserve and lift mankind to a proper and decent civilization. So stop in whatever you may be doing, and think of this logically, soundly and basically. Take your time and realize that we all can play a very big part in this great achievement. We must be highly trained in whatever field we choose to follow, for if we must undertake this gigantic feat, we must be fully prepared. Certainly there will be a de- pres sion after the war, but we must strive to overcome the weakness and hunger for food and for power and help in the human cause. It will count immensely if each one of us can pull together and cooperate to overcome this de- pression. That is why I say we must become highly trained in whatever vocation we pick, for if we do, we can beat this monster easily. But it will be pretty tough for a while and it will take lots of hard work. Albert Brown, ’41

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4 THE SCREECH OWL As We Depart We were all very eager to go back to school in the fall of 1939, for we were to enter our first year of high school. It was a very impor- tant step for us, and we - — like all Freshmen — tried to look and appear right at home as the Seniors did, but it was rather hard. How could we be dignified and at ease when we were always confronted with this question by the upperclassmen: “Are you in the Freshman Class this year?” Yes, it was difficult for us to forget that we were just green Freshmen — we were reminded of this fact so often. Yet somehow we got over the bumps of that first year and at last the ice was broken. During our sophomore year we all became more con- fident and began to take a hand in things. We were still unimportant to some, but then that didn’t matter because, as far as we were con- cerned, the sophomore class was the only class in the school. Time marched on, and so did we — on to our Junior year. Now we really began to enjoy ourselves. Things moved pretty fast, and before we knew it, the year had ended and also one of our class affairs — the Junior Prom. It was our night to shine, and shine we did — just that. It was one of our biggest nights and will always be one of our brightest memories. Our Senior year was upon us before we really had a chance to realize it. Yes, our last year in school that seemed so far away four years ago. But we didn’t feel any different, although we may have looked so. The months fly by. Near at hand is the time when we are to enjoy our senior activities. This is also the time when we stop to realize that we are leav- ing it all and to begin to look back. And we start to say to ourselves: “Weren’t those Fresh- man days wonderful ? Remember our sopho- more year and then, in our Junior year, the Prom?” We also stop to thank the faculty — especially Miss Bradley, our class adviser — for their many kindnesses. Now is the time when we all look back and see the good times we have had, and we begin to wish they didn’t have to end. We realize the sadness of it all as we depart. Marie Flaherty, ’41 Anchors Aweigh, Kids! Seniors, how I envy you ! Stepping out into the world in these so peaceful times! All you have to do is ease the economic situation, straighten out war debts, fight fifth columnists, and pay for the defense program. May I sug- gest you take up golf in your spare time? This ought not to be difficult for you, dear seniors. For four years you have gaily tripped (over us) your way through high school with a none- too-low opinion of yourselves. With economists, royalists, capitalists, and political leaders in a fog trying to solve these

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6 THE SCREECH OWL SENIOR CLASS ROLL Leona Helen Arciszewski 203 Main Street Tel. No. 613 “To worship the people is to be worshiped . 11 Vice-President of Class (3, 4), President of Junior Women’s Club (4), Dance Committee (1, 2, 3, 4), Junior Prom Committee (3), Junior Ring Committee (3), Reception Committee (4), Screech Owl (2, 3, 4), Cheer Leader (3, 4), Field Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4), Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (2), Co-captain (3). Leona, our “Moe,” is short, pretty, blonde, blue-eyed, and intellectual. She has the accomplishment of putting people at their ease as if they were her friends for life — an aptitude found entirely too seldom. Her position as our vice-presi- dent testifies to our gratitude to her enduring charm and gracefulness. Oh, if there were only “Moe” like you! Ruben Aromaa 24 Waltham Street “Each reaps on his own farm . 11 Slender, intellectual, agriculturally minded blonde Ruben, “Bro” to his friends, would like to be a baker. He enjoys skiing. He seems to be a cheerful, happy- go-lucky fellow. His advice “Don’t fret if they call you green; the Romans laughed at the Greeks but they imitated them” is very sound advice that we can all follow. As a baker, for all we know, “Bro” someday may indeed be rolling in “dough”. Arthur Edmund Ayotte 2 Sudbury Court “Wide eyed and still — he dreams awake 11 Outside of a mention of keen blue eyes, and thick dark brown hair, a description of Mr. Ayotte is adequately contained in his nickname — “Shorty”. We acclaim him as one of the most ingenious boys in the class, though he has been rather leisurely in displaying his capabilities. His many interests run enthusiastically from radio to breath-taking skiing. He wants to join the navy, and we think that “Ayotte” could get in if he just works a little “Arthur.” Leonard Warren Babb 11 Acton Court “Though tall, he grins with rosy, boyish glee . 11 Football (3, 4). Leonard Babb, alias “Shorty,” is the big boy of the class. His genial smile can be seen above that of anyone else in school. It is high, wide, and fetching. Leonard is grand both in stature and personality. Despite his patronymic, dur- ing all his years in school, we have never known him to be a Babb-boy. Arline Elizabeth Bemis 15 Summit Street “I shall secure my future 11 Junior Women’s Club (4), Special Chorus (4). Courteous, amiable, and demure Arline, “Betty” to her friends, is one of the quiet, shy girls of the Senior class. Her favorite hobby is taking pictures and home decorating, and her favorite pastime is drawing and hiking. She is often seen walking alone with her dog. Betty’s ambition is to become a registered nurse. We know she will succeed after giving this advice to the underclassmen: “Did you ever stop to consider how much better it is to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret?”