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

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THE SCREECH OWL 27 Mary Tobin Dramatic Club 1; Nature Club 1; Senior Chorus 4; Social Com- mittee 4; Field Hockey Social 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4. As you can see by the list of activities, “Toby” has been a busy person around the school in the past four years. With a reputation of always being a “happy-go-lucky” sort of person, it is hard to believe that she can really be in “Earnest” when the conversation turns to West Acton. “Laugh and the world laughs with you” seems to be her motto and one we hope she never loses. Richard Trench Social Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Football 1, 2; Screech Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Picture Committee 4; Senior Activities Committee 4; Radio Club 3; Aviation Club 3; Senior Chorus 4; A. A. Dance Committee 1, 2, 4; Gym Exhibition 3, 4; Graduation Honor Speaker 4. Tall, blonde, and definitely handsome, Dick is rather quiet with people he doesn’t know very well, but his friends will tell you that when he is in good company he is right on the proverbial ball. Ask any girl whether he can dance or not. John Usher Football 1, 2; Baseball 2, 4; Dance Committee 4. Ush’s cheerful disposition has earned him many friends among his classmates during his high school career. With such unfailing interest and enthusiasm in everything he undertakes, we predict a great future for John. Keep smiling. Leonard Van Vorse Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Craft Club 2; Track Team 2; Football Man- ager 2; Aviation Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Senior Chorus 4. More of certain chemicals plus the right formulas equal no more lab. Van, the scientist of all the classes, has a chief ambi- tion to get into the Navy, but his arches will not permit. Keep up the spark, Van, it shall not fade. Ann Walls Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Senior Chorus 4; Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey Social 2. Wally cashiers at Colonial Theatre and is one of Clairebell’s best friends. Wally plans on being a nurse and took her exam recently. The nursing profession will gain a fine personality and devoted worker. We know that she will brighten the wards with her humor and we wish her luck.

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THE SCREECH OVC L Helen Spurrell Social Committee 4; Senior Chorus 4. “Spur’s” major concern is the morale of defense workers. As a result, all of her time that isn’t taken up by school or the gas ' man at Nell’s is dedicated to Nichol’s chief assembly line whiz. Formerly, she used to aid him in his air raid duties, but they soon found out that Great Road didn’t come under his assigned vicinity. Laura Stapell Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Senior Chorus 4. An aura of mystery seems to surround Laura while in school, but we have a suspicion that this attitude vanishes after school is out. Right now, she is keeping an eye on the South Pacific and spends her leisure time writing V-mail. In the immediate future she will become one of Uncle Sam’s war workers. Keep em rolling, and no “Duds,” please. Albert Sullivan Social Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President of Dramatic Club 3, 4; Screech Owl 1, 2, 3, 4; Picture Committee 4; Ring Committee 3; Senior Chorus 4; Nature Club 1; “Haunted Hotel” 1; “Meet the Family” 2; “Wurzel-Flummery” 4; “Nobody Sleeps” 4; Class Night Speaker 4. “ Sully ’s” winning smile will undoubtedly be one of the things which will help make him a success. For this witty member of our class desires to become an actor. We are sure he will make a fine one from what we have seen of him in Maynard High School plays and assemblies. Anthony Taryma Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Craft Club 1, 2; Aviation Club 3; Senior Chorus 4. This member of the Sebastionowicz-Taryma-Hajduk trio is one of the jolliest members of our class. He will certainly make Uncle Sam a very good sailor. Best wishes for your naval career. Alice Thane Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Screech Owl Staff 2, 3, 4; Senior Chorus 4. Alice is one of our most outstanding commercial students. She has all the qualities necessary to make her an efficient secretary. With her ability, she is sure to succeed in all she undertakes, and we know she will be an asset to any office. She has already acquired much experience from her job at Martin’s Insurance Agency, where she is now working part time.

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28 THE SCREECH 0 X L Joseph Walsh Football 1, 4; Dance Committees 4; Basketball 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; “Meet the Family” 3; Aviation Club 3; Senior Activities Committee 4; Class Night Speaker 4; Gym Exhibition 3, 4; Code Club 3; Class Writeups 4; A. A. Dance 4 Joe’s exploits are known far and wide. One of his chief interests, besides dancing, is the State Guard, in which he is a first-rate sharp-shooter. His dives and dips in the gym have yet to be equaled. He is seen in Parker’s, dishing out hardware when he is not whizzing around in the truck. Don’t take any lead nickels, Joe. Helen Whalen Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Nature Club 1; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Senior Chorus 4. Helen’s genial manner and pleasing personality are ever apparent. She has proven herself capable on the hockey field as well as on the basketball court. She hasn’t quite made up her mind, yet, as to what her life’s work will be, but we feel certain that her quick thinking and strong determination, as shown by her record in athletics, will determine her future success. Anne White Screech Owl 1, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; “Nobody Sleeps” 4; Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Women’s Club Secretary 3, 4; Junior Women’s Club Treasurer 2; Field Hockey 1, 2; Field Hockey Manager 4; Christmas Social Committee 4; Senior Ac- tivities 4; Senior Chorus 4; Honorary Membership Maynard Women’s Club 4; Class Night Speaker 4. Any news today? No “Enterprise” is required when Anne is around. She wants to be a secretary, and the boss will only have to go to her for the needed information; so best wishes for success go to a grand member of the class of ’44. Miss Marion F. Dempsey, Class Adviser To Miss Dempsey, we wish to extend our heart-felt thanks for all she has done for us. Her tireless efforts and her willing- ness to help us have really been appreciated. The Class of ’44 is grateful to you. Miss Dempsey, and wishes you success and happiness in all you do. All Photographs in This Issue by . . . IPUFIDY 160 Tremont Street Boston, Mass. • 1