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

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Kilroy A year was added to Ronnie’s age; A party for him Barbie did stage. One of the romances never losing its fizz Seems to be that of George and Liz. Bud or Alex or Jim, which one? To Connie they are all a lot of fun. Higgins and Murray are quite the pals, With a friendship like that why bother with gals? Claire Tourville is sweet on her Tommy; We all like Cocoa, so why shouldn’t she? At the Acton dances she’s the belle of the ball - Yep, that Barbara Parker appeals to all. The hallowed halls of Maynard High Brighten a shade as Edith passes by. For Ann, the freshman, no one helped decide That the grass is greener on the other side. Kevin Dwinell, future star of the team. Thinks Nancy Stalker is a heavenly dream. Is it Tippy or is it Bob, That keeps Mary on the job? Who’s Jimmy Morgan, we want to know? Why, jeepers, that’s L. Evan’s beau! And A1 we still will link with Stella, But the Wise Old Owl thought of another fella. Norma Martinsen with the boys doesn’t mingle; Wait till her spurs hit someone single! The world has certainly been good to Mai, For in Pauline he’s found a great gal. The sky was getting lighter now And a frown came over the Owl’s brow; ”1 must hurry and go,” said he, “And fly back home to my hole in the tree. “But what I’ve told you is certainly true; How you repeat it is up to you. This Wise Old Owl, a curious bird. All this and more at times has heard.” Away he flew with a flutter of wings Leaving me hastily scribbling these things; And so I ' ve reported just what he said — Don’t blame me if your face is red ! Huh? One little question answer. Please tell me right away; How do the Wise Old Owls Get everything they say? Barbara Parkhr, ’47 K is for Kilroy, you know that guy. And I is for imbecile, need I say why? L is his laughter, always ringing around. While R is for rumors that he’s about town. O is for oratory, a gift he holds dear And Y is our yelling that Kilroy was here!” Who is this Kilroy whom teenagers cheer? Is he man or monster whom we should fear? Or is he a subject of fictional fame Like Robin Hood’s band or John Silver the Lame? This problem will never be solved I fear - This popular phrase Kilroy was here!” Zanc.b, ’47 H-- Go Easy Bob O.: It makes me shiver every time I look at my test paper!” Sal S.: How come?” Bob ().; It’s so close to zero.” iWteJ — Girls with one tooth to bite holes in doughnuts. Apply Miss Sawutz. Mr. Gavin: You should let bygones be bygones.” Wm. Tobin: Then why do they make us learn ancient history?” Mrs. Clair: Well, how did you make out in my history exam?” R. Terrasi: In the same manner as did Wash- ington and Lincoln.” Mrs. Clair: How’s that?” R. Terrasi: I went down in history.” Teacher: Use the word ’fascinate’ in a sentence.” Doris: I had ten buttons on my coat, but could only fascinate.” Teacher: What did you learn from last night’s assignment ?” John Veracka: The average man’s arm is 28 inches long, and the average woman’s waist is 28 inches long which goes to show that Nature thinks of everything.” Fred: What one thing can you do better than anyone else in the world?” Hodge: Read my own writing!” ( 26 )

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The Wise Old Owl Would Like To Know — 1. If Frank Veracka ever gets hungry 5th period. 2. What interests B. Cochran in Hudson. 3. What Marion T. does to occupy her time when she isn’t talking. 4. If Zance still goes with J. C. 5. Where Alfons goes nights. We never see him around anymore. 6. What interests M. Hill in Sudbury. 7. If E. Case ever gets lonely while baby-sitting. 8. Why Ohio is such a popular state with Luda. 9. Who Liz is true” to, George, Al, or Walter. 10. If Veronica N. still pines for Dickie. 1 1 . What attraction the Sophomore Class holds for Patsy Greeno. 12. To whom Roberta’s heart belongs — the Navy — perhaps ? 13. What Imelda finds so interesting in Har- vard. — Also in Cambridge. 14. Why Doris K. visits Ashby so often. 15. What’s between Mary and Scoop. 16. If Teresa still prefers Billy to all others. 17. What seems to interest Peggy in Concord. Is it Joe. 18. Why Ray V. V. goes to Hudson Saturday nights. 19. How Arceri and Kryseniel manage to make their car run. 20. If it’s still Ardelle with Freddy. 21. Why Tobin is late every morning. 22. Why Sheridan and Olson prefer Concord. 23. What Carew is really at heart. — A lady killer, maybe. 24. What interests Gut in Stow. 25. How the Freshmen manage to reach the candy counter first. — Something is going to be done about that situation ! The Owl Speaks Down in the depths, beside the wall Where the moon shone brightly in the fall. Amid the darkness where no one could spy. There we were, the Wise Old Owl and I. Softy, ever so softly, it was he Who told these rhymes to no one but me. So for anything strange appearing here. Don’t blame me — I’m in the clear. First he told me of all the romances; Next he gave me the dope on the dances. Later he talked on topics of all sort. But it’s just the gossip that I’ll report. It’s plain to see that Johnny T. Is oh, so fond of Barbara G. Evelyn and Jerry are still a team. Mention his name and watch her beam. Be it Walter or be it Paul, Gloria Novick charms ’em all. Carlo sees Red” when she looks at another; Does he like Bernice? You tell me, brother! Many’s the time that I repeat, Isn’t it swell? . . Joan still likes Pete.” Ru.sso and Luker are quite a team — Not in football, ’tis otherwise I mean.

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J. Howe: If you want to sleep at my house tonight you’ll have to make your own bed. I ' . McCarthy: 1 don’t mind.” J. Howe: Okay. Here’s a hammer and some nails.” Mrs. Thompson was heard to remark: No, I won’t tell you what Ann got in Latin last term; but if Julius Caesar were to walk up to her and begin to talk, she’d understand only forty- five per cent of what he said. Porky: What’s the difference between a Scots- man and a canoe?” Viola: A canoe tips.” Teacher: In olden days Greek maidens were content to sit all evening listening to a lyre.” Doris D.: Well, what’s the difference between modern and olden times?” B. Parker: Are you going to let that blonde walk off with your boy friend?” C. Lehto: I’d rather dye first.” Eppie J. How did you like the date I dug up for you?” David Hamalainen: Terrible. Throw her back and .start digging somewhere else.” Miss Marsden: I hope I didn’t see you looking at Fred’s paper, Tobin.” Tobin: I hope you didn’t either.” Dick H.: My father is a bookkeeper.” Mooch: Yes, I know. He’s keeping several he borrowed from my father.” Mrs. Clair: John, who discovered America?” J. B. : I can’t remember.” Mrs. Clair: You don’t remember? Whose name is written in practically all of our history books ?” J. B.: Kilroy??” M. Schwenke: What will you have, sir?” Priest: Oh, anything.” M. Schwenke: How about some hash?” Priest: I said anything — not everything!” Sign on a South Side theater marcjuee; 2 Shocking Pictures — - Live Wire And Then There Were None.” Mary Hogan: Elmer says he’s going to marry the prettiest girl in town.” Patsy H.; The idea! Why, I don’t even know him.” ( 27 )