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

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18 THE SC REECH OWL Eugene Sjoblom Screech Oivl (1, 2, 3). Elki’s favorite sport is swimming. When good old summer- time comes rolling around, Elki can always be found thrashing about in the nearest pool. In the swim of life, Elki, always keep your head above water. Glub ! Glub ! Grace Smith “Grade” is a very small girl, but she is just full of personality. You can always count on her when you need someone to help you out of a tough place. She enjoys outdoor sports, but is often seen at the movies. She would like to become an air stewardess. John Stewart Dance Committee (1, 2, 3, 4), Cooking Club (1), Student Council (2), Junior Prom Committee (3). “Stewie” is a good-looking boy with brown eyes and brown curly hair. He is known for his ability to dance, and he likes to roller skate. He left us recently to go to Waltham Trade School. Edith Swartz Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Field Hockey (2, 3, 4), Dramatic Club (3), Screech Owl (4). A cheery smile is characteristic of Edith. Need we mention her scholastic ability for which she is well kno vn? She tells little about her private life, but we’d like to know what interests her in Chelsea to such an extent that she spends all her extra time there? Donald Thompson Craft Club (3, 4). Donald is one of the air wardens who watches the sky from the Maynard Observation Tower. We compliment Don on his patriotism, but we fear that should a fleet of enemy bombers approach from any direction other than Linden Street, the town of Maynard wo uld be in shambles before Don could give a signal. You know, Donald, you’re supposed to watch over the whole town — not just Ann’s house !

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THE SCREECH OWL 17 Ralph Richardson Ralph is a quiet young man who is well-liked by all who know him. His chief interest outside of school lies in photography. If you haven’t seen his collection, you’ve missed something. You’d probably be surprised to find a few pictures of yourself in it. He recently took a job in the American Woolen Company. John Rubasko John is one of the mysterious boys of the class. He discusses his outside activities with few people, but we do know that he is in- terested in hunting and fishing and is a good sportsman. John is now a student at the Waltham Watch Factory’s School. He will become a skilled craftsman in a year or so — with time on his hands. Sophie Salamone Sophie has always been a good friend. Her witty sayings and liveliness make her popular with her classmates. Her ambition is to become a secretary to a big executive. Mary Schnair Valentine Social Committee (3), Cap and Gown Committee (4). Mary is one of the breeziest members of our class. Her witty remarks have won her many friends. We understand that she has an interest in the Army. Come on, Mary, don’t keep us in the dark about the boy in uniform! Mary’s ambition is to be a good secre- tary. If she follows in her Dad’s footsteps, perhaps some day we shall see her soaring among the clouds in her spare time. Colbert Sewall Student Council (1), Valentine Social Committee (3), Student Council (4), Screech Owl, Business Manager (4), Cap and Gown Committee (4), Picture Committee (4), Thanksgiving Social Com- mittee (4). Sewall is undoubtedly one of the intelligentsia of M. H. S. On the side, he is working for Uncle Sam at the post office, and he wants, some day, to become postmaster. Keep plugging, “Sewall,” we ar e sure you will deliver the mail.

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THE SCREECH OWL 19 Allen Wainio Tall, blonde, light complexioned, Allen is one of the quiet boys, but he is still very popular. He is interested in machinery and woodworking. His girl friends are numerous, yet he finds time to see them all. If gasoline rationing becomes more severe he will have to become less popular. Poor Allen ! Leo Wirkkanen Orchestra (1, 2, 4) . Leo is quiet, thoughtful, and intelligent. He likes tennis, too, but mountain-climbing seems to be his main ambition or dream. Perhaps some day he will climb the Matterhorn. Who knows? Helen Worensky This pretty redhead will always call forth pleasant thoughts in the days to come. She is known for her ability in household arts, and since her admirers come from near and far, we know that the old adage, “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” still holds true. Mary Zaniewski Screech Owl (3), Junior Woman’s Club (4). Mary is well-liked, dignified, studious, and very shy. If one day we see Maynard towering with sky-scrapers, we will know that Mary has fulfilled her ambition to become an architect.