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

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crooking ack The Alumni column is dedicated this year to the valedictorians of the past ten years. Elfrieda M. Dittrich, 1936. Frieda studied steno- typing at the Winslow Secretarial School for two years and is now employed as a hearing stenographer at the Division of Employment Security, Board of Review in Boston. Laura Salminen, 1937. Laura, after graduating, went to an Art School in New York. She was a fashi on designer in both New York and Boston. Laura is now married to Arthur Cochran. Mary Latva, 1938. After graduating in 1938, Mary trained at Massachusetts General Hospital. Now Mrs. Willard Rawn, she lives in Maynard. Irene Morrill, 1939- After graduation Irene worked as a secretary for the L. J. Peabody Company. She then took a position in St. Louis. Irene is now married to C. J. Mahan and has two children. Benjamin Gudzinowicz, 1940. Bennie was the popular editor of the Screech Owl for 1940. Bennie entered the Army Air Corps and served for three years and he is now majoring in chemistry at Clark University. Jean Davis, 1941. Jean went to Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters, graduating in 1943 . She then w ' ent to work for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company where she is still employed. Irma Koivu, 1942. After graduating Irma worked tor the Optical Company in Southbridge. She then took a Civil Service exam and has been working for the government at the Ammunition Dump in May- nard. Helen Kuprianchik, 1943. Helen was formerly employed at the local War Price and Rationing Board. At present she is a bookkeeper-teller at the Maynard Trust Company. Helmi Kulmala, 1944. Helmi graduated from the Katherine Gibbs School in 1946. Now married to Mr. H. Salo, a commercial artist, she lives in Brook- lyn, New York. Walter Johnson, 1945. Mike, the popular all around football and baseball star, is now in the Army, stationed at Louisville Hospital, Fort Knox, Ken- tucky, where his present task is giving blood tests. He expects to be discharged from the Army in January; then Mike intends to go to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1946 highest honors were shared for the first time when Helen Ketola and Eileen Bell had exactly the same average. Eileen Bell, 1946. Eileen was known in school as the girl that rings a bell” with her brain. She is now attending Boston University, taking the Liberal Arts Course, and majoring in Chemistry. Helen Ketola, 1946. Helen, well known for her A’s is also attending Boston University. She, too, is taking the Liberal Arts Course, majoring in Chemistry. Nancy Stalker, ’49 Rachel Keto, ’50 ( 12 )

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THE CONQUERED PRINCE ' I ' lierc dwelt in a town not long ago A lad — handsome and tall. He was the prince of each maid’s dream, But he was indifferent to all. Not one of the lasses appealed to him, Thus was his manly refrain; There wasn’t a girl who could call him her own. Not one in his heart did reign. He had an idol, nevertheless. An idol he could no t find, A girl who was fair and slender and sweet, A princess — pure and kind. Somehow, however, this girl of his dreams. Seemed only to live in his heart. Until one day he found that he Had been touched by Cupid’s dart. She wasn’t as glamorous as he had hoped. But her beauty was nature’s own. She was far from royal, but her twinkling eye.s. Were more friendly than he’d ever known. Her hair was long and golden. Her eyes were cerulean blue. Her laugh was like music to him. She was his dream come true. Strange how he’d never seen her. Seen her as he saw her now, h ' or he had known her from childhood. But they’d never really met, somehow. ’Till now, he had always been busy. With studies, sports, and all. And high school had .something special. Football in the fall ! But now that he’d found his sweetheart. The world would be his evermore; For he had found his princess — She was the girl next door. Shirlhy E. Wii.c;ox, ’48 LAMENTATIONS OF AN ANT What a useless life an ant must lead. Insignificant as my long lost bead. Busily carrying food to his sandy pit Then along comes man to step on it. Jiii.in D’Amk.o

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Atomic Assembly Rumors are flying that we are living in the Atomic Age. So, was it not fitting that we begin our school year with an assembly related to atoms and atom bombs We thought so, and did. The program, based on John Hersey’s accounts of the elTects of the atom bomb on Hiroshima as described in an August edition of the New Yorker, was directed by Miss Wilson. The program follows: Introduction Anne Marie Morton Reverend Tanimoto Albert Goodrich Mrs. Nakamura Constance Whitney Song — He ' s Going to Marry Yum Yum” From The Mikado Julia D’Amico, Vivian Helander, Frances D’Amico Dr. Fujii Doris Dionne November Assembly Our Armi.stice Day Assembly, under the direction of Miss Tierney, was held on Friday, November S. Although it was a short program, it was an interesting and inspiring one. The program, with Robert Priest as Master of Ceremonies, opened with the salute to the flag by the Sophomore class president, Robert Ojalehto. This was followed by a chorus of America the Beautiful” by the student body. Armistice,” the opening poem of the program, was recited by Nancy Stalker and this was followed by a beautiful vocal solo, There’s A Long, Long, Trail” by Joan Bumpus. The singers were accom- panied on the piano by Jean Stein. A poem Christ of the Andes,” recited by Norma O’Neil preceded the National Anthem, which was sung at the close of the program by the entire group In a short speech at the end of the program, Mr. White informed us that the assembly had been pre- pared on very short notice. Our compliments to tho.se who prepared it and to those who took part, Senior Social Father Kleinsurge Alfons Krysieniel Song — Mr. Chic-o-ric-oran” — By the Kyoski Sisters Kepi and Keli, the belles of Tokyo. Patricia Higgins, Teresa White Dr. Sasaki Barbara Grigas Miss Toshito Sasaki Helen Arcisz Clarinet Solo — Nagasaki” Edgar Olsen Japanese Sandman” Edgar Olsen Conclusion Anne Marie Morton May we offer congratulations on behalf of the entire school to Miss Wilson and her cast for this thought pro voking and timely assembly. On Friday, September 20, the seniors held the first social of the year. As a precaution against fire, the decorations were limited to covers for the lights. These, in a soft shade of green with white, added a festive touch to the hall. Music was furnished by Salamone’s Orchestra, and during intermission refreshments were served in the Gymnasium. The dance committee under the supervision of Miss Wilson included George Luker, William Bain, Fred Wasiluk, Albert Goodrich, William Gruber, Vincent Russo, Ardelle Kane, Charlotte Lehto, Bar- bara Grigas, Doris Dionne, and Helen Arcisz. ( )