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

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THE SCREECH OWL 21 We deftly take a bite of this And then a bite of that. But when we take a bite of this” We must be watching that. We bite, we spit, we snarl, we scream, We wield a baseball bat, And after our recess is o’er We look like a sat-on” hat. Our hair is tousled; our skirt is ripped, And what do we get for this wreck? Why, a crust of bread, and a candy crumb And the teacher on our neck. The Lunch Box of Room 25. Ernie Pyle On a distant battlefield A gallant warrior fell Happy with his buddies In the midst of hell. He wrote of the little guys And each small or usual deed And sent their names back home For their loved-ones to read. He slept with them, marched with them, Ate with them at mess, Laughed with them, suffered with them, Ducked bullets like the rest. The G. I.’s loved him dearly And considered him their brother. He was a regular fellow Unmatched by any other. So let us remember him. forever, That beloved soul that’s gone. To him pay final tribute While his memory carries on. By Roger Compton, ’45

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20 THE SCREECH OWL With only a few coins of silver Left inside my purse, I wondered to myself If the future could be worse. I started on my way Not caring where to go, And within my mind the hatred For my Snow White did grow. How could such a lovely creature Do what she did to me? I had thought of her as kind And full of sincerity. I tried to chase her from my mind As I crossed the plain. How I reached that little town I never could explain. I asked for food and work, But the answer was always no. How anyone could refuse me that I will never know. As I stood there all alone Trying to decide, A bright idea suddenly came — Why not suicide? I saw a lofty towering cliff Above the river below. What a convenient place If one has to go. As I climbed up to the summit, Which seemed so close to heaven, I slowly counted one to ten But kept on through eleven. I saw a heavenly angel Riding on a swan Who shyly said, Wake up, my dear; It’s time to travel on.” Roger Compton, ' 45 ❖ ❖ ❖ Cigarette Do You crave? Do you desire? Do you lack And not acquire? Have you tried? Have you looked? Have you searched In every nook? Tried a restaurant? Tried a store? Tried a poolroom? Are your feet sore? Are you bewildered? Are you stuck? Are you perplexed With your bad luck? Do you grumble? Do you groan? If you do, Then roll your own. Roger Compton, ’47 ❖ A Recess Lunch I realized that courage great Is necessary for this deed, As any soul who has tried it Will easily concede. With a sandwich clutched in the right hand And some candy in the left, We sit there in the corner Eating lunch, and are we deft! Suddenly I had jumped! I knew not how or where, But in very few seconds I was sure I would care. For the other starving pupils Of our dear old Maynard High Are standing around drooling Giving our lunch the eye”.

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22 THE SCREECH OWL SENIOR CLASS ROLL Eleanor Amero Senior Chorus 3. Eleanor devotes practically all her time writing to a certain flyer. However, this does not interfere with her school work. Her efficiency will be a great asset to any employer. Mary Arcieri Screech Owl 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Junior Women’s Club 3, 4; Graduation Usher 3; Student Secretary 4; American Legion Auxiliary 3; Class Write-Ups 4; Senior Chorus 4; Graduation Speaker 4. Dark-haired, petite, and demure are adjectives descriptive of Mary. We don’t know much about her, because she is so quiet, but we do know that “Danny Boy” is her favorite song. How about it? Don’t keep us in the dark, Mary. Shirley Bain Screech Owl 2, 3, 4; Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Field Hockey, 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Artist 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; All Socials 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Reception Committee 4; Picture Committee 4; Class Prophecy 4; American Legion Auxiliary Essay Award 3; Senior Chorus 4. There is never a dull moment when Shirley is around. We know she will succeed in whatever she takes up, along with capturing many hearts. Which one is it now, Shirley? Marian Bell Screech Owl 4; Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Prize in Co-op Poster Contest 3 ; Senior Chorus 4 ; Senior Class Write-Ups 4; Student Secretary 4; Graduation Speaker 4. Marian is one of the quiet girls in our class. She has been kind and considerate to all. Her scholastic record has proved that she will be successful. Best wishes for your co.lege days, Marian. Caroline Barilone Senior Chorus 4. Caroline is a very small girl, but she is full of personality. You can always count on her when you need someone to help you out of a tough place. Lots of luck to a loyal friend.