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

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THE SCREECH OWL 5 As We Go Dear Classmates, now the time has come When we must go our separate ways, When we must leave this school of ours Where we have spent such happy days. Soon we shall step across the way Into a world which is all new. Although it may be hard at first Let’s show that world what we can do. Let’s not be among the lazy laggers Traveling on the way of life. Real leaders are what this world needs To guide it from its care and strife. Though roads may be quite hard and rocky. Though we may stumble on the trail. If every day we do our best We’ll not be of the ones who fail. We want to thank our teachers all For everything which they have done To aid us when we needed help Good cheer to each and every one. We’re going to miss 3 011, Maynard High For a long time after we are gone; But we are sure that memories Of you, will always linger on. Priscilla Marchant, ’42

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Editorials We ' ll Always Remember A year ago in May, I sat deep in thought, pencil in hand, writing ’42’s farewell to ’41. 1 was then a Junior so the real significance of graduation did not dawn upon me. It seemed to me the culmination of a few weeks’ glorious round of banquets, outings, and dances. Now, as a Senior, I see the picture in a clearer light. For some of us. Graduation Day is the end of all our school years. We sever our ties of friendship and each goes his way. The hilari- ous study periods, the moments of anguish spent in conjugating French verbs, the terrify- ing exploits in the Lab., Socials, Junior Proms, and Football Rallies will all become rolled into one joyous memory to be looked back upon in the years to come. We are not the first class to set out on a journey with destination unknown, but we are the first class to graduate in the period of World War II. Our travels will be more diffi- cult than those of previous classes as we are being thrown into a world of strife and chaos. Therefore, Class of ’42, it is our duty to make the best of circumstances, practice the teach- ings, and follow the advice received in May- nard Fligh and keep the glorious memory of our Alma Mater shining in our hearts forever. The Editor, ’42 How to Win the War Although “Let’s Remember Pearl Harbor’’ is the slogan for World War II, how many people really do remember it? I do not mean that they have forgotten what occurred there, but they do fail to realize what we must under- go to prevent any such attach from occurring again. When people complain about the shortage of sugar, gas, and other things, we should ask them to pause long enough to com pare their sacrifices with those of our boys in the Army, Navy, and Marines, and we can be assured that they then will be too embarrassed to men- tion their complaints. We all can work and win this war, but this younger generation must not have the impression that only our boys in uniform are fighting, because this time, over- alls and aprons must play as important a part as other uniforms. This great war requires the skill, knowledge, and labor of every man, woman, and child in the United States, and I am certain all we need is inspiration to get us started, and then we’ll continue onward our- selves. There is one way in which every one of us can do his part. That method is by the invest- ment of money. It is the patriotic duty of every American — man, woman, and child, to buy defense stamps and bonds and to buy them regularly. Do this and from now on I am certain that we will all “Remember Pearl Harbor.” Mary IMoyxihax, ’45 Uncle Sam Needs Your Money I wonder if any of us fully realizes the amount of money and the number of human lives that this war is costing America daily. Figures from our nation’s capital show that during the past few months in which America has been at war, the cost has been more than the total expenditure of the first World War. Naturally these debts must be paid. And, we, the people of America, must help to honor these debts, either by the burden of taxes later, or by a small weekly investment in the form of Defense Stamps and Bonds. If every man, woman, and child in the United States were to buy one ten-cent defense stamp each week, the total would exceed thirteen million dollars. At that rate, we would be paying money into the treasury almost as fast as it is being spent. America needs planes, tanks, ships, and guns, and America needs them NOW. Don’t let her down, because it is a small sacrifice on your part for the country that is giving its life so that you may enjoy the liberties to which you are accustomed. “Victory won’t wait for the country that is late.” Alice R. Thaxe, ’44

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6 THE SCREECH OWL SIEP IIOIR CLASS IROILIL Joseph Ayotte Joe is really what we call a “live wire.” He’s always ready with an answer to any remark. So far as we know, Joe’s interests lie outside of Maynard, but he keeps things lively wherever he is, especially in the First National Super Market. Alphonse Baker Basketball (2, 3, 4), Football (4), Baseball (4). Baker is always full of fun, and his ready laugh can be heard from here to thea.e. His chief interests are baseball and Hudson girls. “Jumbo” is now working in the American Woolen Company. Mary Baldi Dark-haired, petite, and demure are descriptive of Mary. We don’t know much about her, because she is so quiet, but we do know that we are proud and glad that she is a member of the class of 1942. If we had more people like Mary, the world wouldn’t be such a bad place in which to live. George Bowse Junior Prom Committee (3), Student Council (3) , Screech Owl (4), Banquet Committee (4), Outing Committee (4) Reception Commit- tee (4) , Class Will (4) . Blond and blue-eyed, “Bowsey” is an ardent sportsman. He is often seen with his gun or fishing rod, heading for the woods or stream. George likes to hunt pheasants. Some day he may go hunting for big game in far off places or daintier game in nearby places. Philip Biiscemi Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4), Junior Social (3), Screech Owl (3, 4), Junior Prom Committee (3), Baseball (4), Reception Committee (4), Banquet and Class Night Committee (4), Outing Committee (4), Screech Owl Dance Committee (4), Cap and Gown Committee (4), Picture Committee (4), Class Prophecy (4), All Senior Social Committees (4). Phil is one of the most popular boys of the class of 1942. He has contributed much of his time to sports and has done a swell job of it. Keep plunging through. Bill, and we are sure you will score.