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

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10 THE SCREECH OWL Bernice Hatch Bernice is one of the ambitious girls of the class. She is never without some sort of outside job. With a pleasant smile for every- one, a happy-go-lucky manner, Bernice goes merrily on her way. Esther Hekkala Basketball (1, 2, 3), Field Hockey (3, 4). Such a fine sense of humor cannot be equaled. Esther is a won- derful addition to any gathering, and we consider ourselves lucky that she is a member of the class of 1942. Her main interest, how- ever, is in the J. K. Club in more ways than one. Walter Higgins Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Co-Captain (4), Interclass Basketball (1, 2, 3), Inter-Mural Basketball (2, 3, 4), Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Class Treas- urer (1, 2, 3, 4), All Dance Committee (1, 2, 3, 4), Class Night Speaker {A) , Screech Owl (4). “Hig” is one of the school’s outstanding athletes. Besides be- ing Co-Captain of the football team, he has been active in basketball and baseball. Walt is also well-known for his big smile which en- abled him to rate as one of the most popular boys in the class. Toivi Karhumaa Baseball (1, 2, 4), Band (1, 2), Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4), Basketball (1, 4). Toivi is one reason why all girls don’t prefer men tall, dark, and handsome. He is definitely tall, blonde, and handsome. Al- though blondes are supposed to go for brunettes, Fedo prefers fair- haired Siirkka. She’s his main interest, but baseball, dancing, and the J. K.’s, play an important part in his life. Albert Kenfield Kenfield is another one of the boys who is now attending Waltham Trade School. He is a quiet boy, with a pleasant smile. His hobby is raising goats — work that Albert has found to be both interesting and profitable.

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THE SCREECH OWL 9 Gordon Doel Doel is a quiet boy in school. His outside interests lie in hunt- ing, fishing, and trapping. But I hear of late he spends most of his time in Stow pursuing an interest which has nothing to do with hunting, fishing, and trapping — perhaps. Daniel Dudzinski Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Football (2, 3, 4), Student Council (1, 2), Freshman-Sophomore Social (1), Prom Committee (3), Thanksgiv- ing Social (3), Valentine Social (3), Picture Committee (4), Senior Social (4), Thanksgiving Social (4), Valentine Social (4), Cap and Gown Committee (4). At every social, when the evening is at its climax, a group of laughing, chattering dancers gather in between numbers at the door of the auditorium. In their midst, stands tall, dark, and silent Danny — and when the music starts Danny dances with the fairest of M. H. S.’s beauties. Danny is certainly proof that the silent, mysterious type of man arouses the curiosity and admiration of the “blondes and brunettes.” Virginia Edwards One of the quiet members of the Commercial Department is “Ginny”. She is unusually proficient in her commercial work, and she is said to be bashful but has found a way to overcome her bash- fulness at the Acton dances. Her candy counter at Newberry’s has always been popular. Do you think it’s the candy, or is it a case of sweets from the sweet? Ruth Garside Class Secretary (3, 4), All Dance Committee (1, 2, 3, 4), Basket- ball (1, 2), Field Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4), Student Council (1, 2), Junior Prom (3), Screech Owl (3, 4), Screech Owl Dance Committee (4), Junior Ring Committee (3), Reception Committee (4), Banquet Committee (4), Cap and Gown Committee (4), Class Will (4), Out- ing Committee (4). The class of ’42 will always remember Ruth as one of the best- looking, best-dressed, and most popular girls. She is always willing to help, and both girls and boys will agree that she has been a sin- cere friend. Keep smiling, Ruth! Albert Greeno Basketball (2, 3, 4), Football (2, 3, 4), Baseball (3), A. A. Social Committee (4). On the coldest day in February, when the snow was two feet high, and the “no school” whistle had rung out in time to allow the rest of M. H. S. to turn over in bed for “two more winks,” A1 deliv- ered newspapers with a cheery smile and a happy greeting. Keep this spirit going, Al, and no adversity will seem any deeper than the snow through which you ploughed last winter.

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THE SCREECH OWL 11 Elizabeth King Field Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4), Field Hockey 2nd Team Captain (3), H. S. Band, Chorus Accompanist (1, 2), Basketball (3), Honor member of Maynard Woman’s Club, Picture Committee (4), Grad- uation Program. “Libby”, as we all know, is very considerate and studious. Whatever task she performs she does well. Her red hair attracts attention wherever she goes. Part of “Libby’s” time is taken up by “Erickson’s Dairy” and “Shorty”, but in her spare time she man- aged to be one of our high scorers on the Field Hockey Team. Her ambition is to be a nurse, and we all know that many sick people will get well if “Lib” is around. Helen Kisley Helen appears to be quiet and bashful, but to her closest friends she is known as the life of the party. Her attractive clothes and pleasing personality are just what a good secretary should have. She has captured the hearts of many lads, but she has a real weak- ness for men from far off places. Irma Koivu All Dance Committees (1, 2, 3, 4), Class Secretary (2), Student Council (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice President (4), Junior Prom (3), Cap and Gown Committee (4), Graduation Speaker (4). Tall, attractive, witty, genial, ambitious, and orderly! What more could one ask ! Irma is a fine student, popular with both class- mates and teachers. She has already taken her first step to success by getting a job before school closed. We are sure she would be an eyeful in any company, but especially so in an optical company. John Korpi John is one of the boys who are taking a special defense course at the Waltham Trade School. He is learning to be a machinist. Soon John will be working in a defense industry, doing his part to win the war. Olga Kuchun Field Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4), Poster Committee (3), Picture Committee (4). As a Freshman Olga made her debut on the hockey field and since that time has been cne of the main props of the team. Along with her pal “Coleena” she will enter nursing and will, in the near future, bring a ray of sunshine to her patients.