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

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1947 volume:

r H F y E ARBO O F JUNE 1947 MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOL Maynard « � M assachusetts r M iss Mary A. Doyle Superintendent of Schools !■ Faculty g? I in Ron;: Miss Dorofliy rienu y. Miss Dnrotliy Miirsdcn, Miss (- ' velyn S;i s iit . Miss Kutli VX ' ilsf n, Mr Alhnt Icrci, 4 I’liniipul: Afiss Ami Kriiiicallv. Miss M.iiv ( ulninn. Miss Ami [’:isnk;iiiiis Nfrs f ' liiir. Scmnd Roir: Mr. X ' ;iltrr Gavin, Mr. Richard l.awsmi, Mr VC ' liirr, Assistamc Pnn ipal : Mr Fti=d Mattinli, Mi W ' nrsley I ' ardy, Mr. Stanley Bnri ' lf levili li, I awmiiF I rrer. Mi ( lialles Maiitr Ml Bernard Class Officers GEORGE LUKER, President ARDELLE KANE, Vice-President CHARLOTTE LEHTO, Secretary WILLIAM BAIN, Treasurer Edward Arcieri 14 Grant Street Football 4; Screech Owl 2, 3, 4 ; Intra- Mural Basketball 1, 2, 4; Commence- ment Committee 4 ; Class Night Speaker 4. Diversion: Dancing, music, sports. Aversion: Getting up mornings, getting to school on Mondays. A little nonseme is relished hy the wisest men ' Helen F. Arcisz 2 Railroad Street Field Hockey I, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1 ; Head Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Ring Committee 3; Junior Womens Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chair- man J.W.C. Program Committee 4; Picture Committee 4; Screech Owl 1, 2, 3, 4; Commencement Committee 4. Diversion: Good music, dancing. Aversion: Writing essays, French The beauty of the heaven is the stars; The beaut j of women i their hair. Dorothy Ayotte 2 Sudbury Court Dramatic Club 3 ; Junior Women ' s Club 3. Diversion: Hunting and fishing. Aversion; School. Wide-net and i — the dreamt auake. William Bain, Jr. 10 Chandler Street Bascoall 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 4; Basrvetball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Treasur- er 3. 4 ; Ring Committee 3; Orchestra I, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Picture Com- mittee 4; Commencement Committee 4. Diversion: (lood music, sports, danc- ing. Aversion: None He ' s one of nature ' s gentlemen The best of every time Irene T. Bakun 10 Garfield Street Junior Women ' s Club I, 2, 3, 4 ; Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4. Diversion; Dancing, eating. Aversion: Getting up early in the morn- ing. John J. Barilone 46 Butler Avenue Diversion: Hunting. Aversion: Ancient History. It is the tranquil people who accomplish much Peter Belida 2 Florida Court Homeroom Treasurer 3 ; Junior Ring Committee 3; Picture Committee 4; Com- mencement Committee 4; Football 1. Diversion: Sports, hunting. Aversion: Reading. The man who blushes is not a brute Dorothy M. Boothroyd 166 Great Road Junior Women ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Cdub 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 4. Diversion: Other people’s children. Aversion: (!ooking. Pafienee and gentleness is power ' Mary A. Buscemi 49 Thompson Street Dramatic Club 3, 4; Junior Women’s Club 3, 4 ; Cilec Club 3. Diversion: Dancing, roller skating. Aversi«m: Transcribing my own short hand notes. She ’« a winsome, wee. thing Mary A. Cannella 107 Great Road Dramatic Club 3, 4;; Junior Women’s C lub 3, 4; Glee Club 3 ; Screech Owl 3, 4. Diversion: Dancing. Aversion: Homework. Irene, a Utile bit of salt and sweetness Silenee is the virtue of the gods Roberta A. Carlson 14 Brooks Street Junior Women ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Jr. V. C. Program Committee 4 ; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Ptom Com- mittee 3 ; Pasketball 1,4; Dramatic Club I. 3 Diversion: Dogs. Aversion: School. Mirth ' r a ture cure jor all Irnithler Joseph Carew 38 Thompson Street Dramatic Club, President 4; Radio Club 4; Football 4; Intia-Mural Basket- ball 2, 4. Diversion: Sports, good music. Aversion: Getting up in the morning. He hath a ttatural, Jt ' ife rinccrity Victor N. Colombo 57 Acton Street Intra-Mural Basketball 3. Diversion; Sports, music, movies, hunt- ing, fishing. Aversion: Cioing to school Monday mornings, working doring the summer. Mi ' ll of few words are the best men ' Julie D’Amico 16 Crane Avenue Screech Owl 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Wo- mens Club 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Diversion: Writing, aviation, music. Aversion: Crowds, boys! To see her is a picture To hear her is u tune ' Elinor R. Case 86 Summer Street Screech Owl 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor 4; Dra- matic Club 3. 4; Ju.oior Women ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Honorary Member of May- nard Women ' s Club 4; Graduation Speaker 4 ; Senior Chorus 4. Diversion: Baseball, records. Aversion: Public sepaking. Thou art to me a delicious torment Olga Castrechini 50 Butler Avenue Senior Chorus 4. Diversion: Dancing, secretarial work Aversion: English, collecting hobbies. SUct ce if one rcat art of conrenatiou Luda Chutoransky 147 Main Street Home Room Treasurer 2 ; Basketball I : Dramatic (lub 3, 4; Junior Womens Club 1. 2. 3; Senior Chorus 4 Diversion: Music, dancing. Aversion: A cross person. Who hath not seen thee Oft amid fh ftf re L. Marcella Dintino 65 Waltham Street Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Screech Owl 3, 4; Glee Club 3. Diversion: Reading, baseball. Aversion: Homework. Speech is diver, silence is golden Doris Dionne 5 Lewis Street Field Hockey 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball I, 4; Junior Piom Committee 3; Dramatic (.lub 1, 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Women ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4 ; Senior Chorus 4 ; Commencement Committee 4; Screech Owl 4 ; I icture Committee 4. Diversion: Dancing, sports. Aversion: Staying in. How hard it is to find Tht one ju t Milted to my mind ' Albert E. Goodrich 34 Arthur .Street Scrcc ' ch Owl I, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Busi- ness Manager 3; Assistant Editor 4 ; junior Ring Committee 3: Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Treasurer 4 ; Graduation Speaker 4 ; junior Prom Committee 3: Picture Com- mittee 4. Diversion: French Opera. Aversion: Reality. hnd you want me to furnish you with argument and intellect too Horace M. Goodrich 35 O’.Moore Avenue Arlene Harwood 8 Thomas .Street Diversion: Hunting, fishing. Aversion: Homework. am all the hrothers of my father ' s house and all the daughters too Florence M. Graham 1 McKinley Street Field Hockey 1 ; Junior Women ' s Club 1, 2; beiiior Choius 4; Dramatic Club 3. Diversion: Sports, music, motorcycling, animals. Aversion: English. ' ' Be always as merry and carefree as yon can ' ' Barbara Grigas 62 Glendale Street American Legion Essay Award 3 ; Class Secretary 1; Student Council 2; Gradua- tion Speaker 4 ; Cheerleader 3, 4 ; BasKet- ball 1, 2; Junior Women ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Diversion: Reading. Aversion: Peeling potatoes. } make a go of everything I try William Gruber 108 Summer .Street Football 1, 2, 4; Bas!.etball 3, 4; Intra- Mural Basketball 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 4 . Junior From Committee 3; King Com- mittee 3; Dramatic Club 3; Commence- ment Committee 4; Picture Committee 4; Home Room treasurer 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4. Diversion: Sports, music, dancing. Aversion: Getting up in the morning. Good nature is one of the richest frui t of f enonaHt Bernice Hamilton 45 McKinley .Street Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I; Junior Women’s C4ub I. 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Senior Activities Committee 4 : .Senior Chorus 4, Diversion: Baseball Aversion: Report cards. ' ' There was nern a saint uith red hair Junior Women s Club 4. Diversion: Cooking, boat riding, Vaughn Monroe. Aversion: Writing letters. Here is a most happy lady, Light of step and heart is she Mvian A. Helander 39 Fairfield .Street Junior Women s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4 ; Junior Prom (Com- mittee 3; Senior (Chorus 4; Glee Club 3; Commencement Committee 4. Diversion: Dancing, collecting records, reading books. Aversion: Doing nothing interesting or worth while. Lor she was ies ' the quiet kind W h� se nature never varies Lillian Hickey 29 River Street Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Choru.s Diversion: Dancing, music. Aversion: Bookkeeping. There was a little girl VC ho had a httle curl Patricia A. Higgins 39 Parker Street Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Class Secietary 2; Student Coun- cil Secretary 3: ( ommencement Committee 4; Junior Women ' s (Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Dra- matic ( lub 1, 2, 3, 4. Diversion : Dramatics, dancing. A •rsion. Sweet potatitcs. She ' s pretty to walk with W itty to talk with nd pleasant to think on Mildred A. Hill 6 Garfield Street Junior V( omcn ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club Senior Chorus 4: Basket- ball 1. Diversion: Dancing. Aversion: Doing nothing. f hat smile, like sunshine darts Info man sunless hearts Joyce P. Hinds 7 Garfield Street Junior Vi ' omcn ' s ( lub 1, 2, i, 4; Pic- ture Committee 4; Commencement Com- mittee 4; Dramatic Cilub 1, 2; Basket- ball 1, 2. Diversion; Dancing. Aversion: Being quiet, doing nothing. She who hits quickened muUitudes to mirth Mary Hogan 27 Glendale Street Junior Women ' s Club 3, 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Graduation Speaker 4. Diversion : Walking. Aversion: Writing compositions. love tranquil solitude And society As is quiet, xvisc. and ood James Howe 89 Nason Street Diversion: Construction. Aversion: Homework. ' 7 like work, it fau nates me, I can sir and look at it for houu.’ ' Elizabeth E. Jones 2 Concord Street Field Hockey 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball I, 4; Junior Women s Club I, 2, 3, 4; J. W.C. Program (Committee 2; J.W.C. Secretary 4; Student Council 1, Dramatic Club 2, 3, Cheerleader I, 2. 3, 4; Senior C horus. Diversion: I ' )anting, reading:. Aversion: Writing essays. Hold the fort! I am cominK. ' Ardelle Kane 6 Marlboro Street Class Vice-President 2, 3, 4 ; Prom Committee 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; J.W.C!. President 4; Dramatic Club 3; Picture Committee 4: Field Hockey 1, 3. 1; Ciood C!itizenship Award 4. Diversion : Dancing. Aversion: Having nothing to do. Quren rou ' of the roschud garden of fi rh Isabella Koski 24 Dartmouth Street Field Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1; Dra- matic C!lub 1, 2, 3, 4; Screech Owd 2, 3. 4 ; American Legion Essay Award 3 ; Junior Women ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Class Night Speaker 4. Diversion: Record sessions, writing jokes for Screech Owl. Aversion: Math. O all those Arts in which the wise excell Nature ' s chief master piece is writing well ' ' Alfons Krysieniel 4 Wall Court Orchestra i, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Radio C!lub 4; Intra-Mural Basket- ball 1, 2. Diversion: Electronics, outdoor life. Aversion: Studying English. A youth there was of quiet ways ' I Doris Kytola 9 Linden Street Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3 ; Senior C!horus 4. Diversion: Singing. Aversion: Going to wrestling matches. She taketh most delight in music Charlotte M. Lehto 7 Burnside Street Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Dramatic ( lub 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Junior Wo- men’s Club 1, 2, 3; Program Committee, J.W.C . 4; Screech C)wl, Art Editor 3, 4; Picture (Committee 4; Ring Committee 3; M.S.P.C.A. Poster, 1st prize 1, 2 ; Emer- son Hospital Poster, 1st prize 4; Class Secretary 3, 4; Class Night Speaker 4; Commencement Committee 4. Diversion: Driving my car. Aversion: Back-seat drivers. Hi. h ambition and deeds surpass it. fame crowning them, — all brought to blare on the head of one creature Robert Liddell 1.3 Pleasant .Street Baseball 3; Football 2; Radio Club 4; Dramatii (lub 2, 4; Prom Commit- ' cc C Diversion: Hunting and fishing. Aversitrn: Winter. Blondes or hrnnettes. thii rhyme applies, Happy i, he who knows them not. George Luker 1 Church Street Class Treasurer 2; President 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 2, 3, 4 ; Student Council hrcsident 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4 ; Captain, Baseball 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- I all 2, 3� 4; Ring C ommittee 3; Prom ( ommittec 3 ; Commencement Commit- tee 4. Diversion: Baseball. Aversion: Girls. Prewnt in hod ' s hut nUn-nt in spirit Antonette Mariano 48 Douglass Avenue Senior Chorus 4 ; Junior Women’s (dub 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Home Room Vice-president 2, 3 ; Student (Coun- cil 2, 3 ; Dramatic Club I, 2, 3, 4. Diversion: Dancing. Aversion: Homework, Math. Aiy tongue within my !ip I rein pot who lnlc ninth wn t talk in vnin Ann Marie Morton 7 Prospect Street Screech Owl 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Junior Women’s Club 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Honorary Member Maynard Women s C lub 4: Basketball 1. 4; American Legion Essay Award 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Senior Chorus 4 ; Graduation Speaker 4. Diversion: Dancing, sports. Avcision: Ciigglers. She that wai erer fair and never proud. Had tongue at will and yet wat never lond Thelma Nelson 25 McKinley Street Senior Chorus 4 ; Junior Women’s ( lub 1, 2; Student (Council 1. Diversion: Dancing, sports. Aversion: Senior Math. ' orriid and fretted and kept in a stew Francis McCarthy 21 ' 2 Concord Street Dramatic (ilub 3, 4; Senior ( horus 1: Commencement (Committee 4. Diversion: Music, spt i ts. Avcrsitin: Work. A man of cheerful yvsUrday A nd ( o nfident t o w o rro u • i Mary McCarthy 21 ' 2 Concord Street Junior Women ' s Club I, 2, 3, 4; Dra- matic Club 3, 4; Senior ( horns 4; ilre Club 3. Diversion: Music, .sports. Aversion: Homework. ( onrtrorn all the Hve-long day Lena Messier 15 Warren Street Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pic- ture C ' ommittee 4; Student Council 2, 4; Secretary, Student Council 4; Field Hock- ey 3; Screech Owl 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Commencement Committee 4 ; Grad- uation Speaker 4 ; Senior Chorus 4. Diversion: Fo otball, reading. Aversion: People that gossip. Snecew comet to thotc nhn tvhr for it Edith Nilges 157 .Summer Street Basketball 4; Senior C ' horus 4. Diversion: Sports, dancing. A crsjon: Cats. He- w.i ' .t arc v yi of pleasantness Edgar Olsen H Pine Street Football I, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Diversion: Singing, playing in the band. Aversion: W ' orking. flit very foot hat mn ie in tt Victor Oskirka 7 Martin Street Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Intra-Mural Ffasketball 1, 2, 4 . Diversion: Dancing, sports, music. Aversion: Doing htymework, back scat drivers. ' M man of such a genial mood ' Helen Palaima 2 Sherman Street Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Wo- men ' s Club 1; Basketball 1; Senior Chorus 4. Diversion: Motorcycle riding, sports, dancing. Aversion : Bookkeeping. S ?c who i. i jricnei has many jriends Barbara J. Parker 5 West Street Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Wo- men ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Screech Owl 2, 3, 4; Manager, Basketball 4: Graduation Speaker 4; Commencement Activities Committee 4. Diversion: Shakespeare, dill pickles and milk. Aversion: Meat. Shahr peavc at her iift Marie Porrazzo 35 Walnut Street Junior Women ' s Club a, 3, 4 ; Dra- matic Club 2, 3, 4. Diversion: Music, reading. Aversion: Art. “Silence more musical than any song’ Gordon Priest 29 Concord Street Diversion: Buying and selling cars. Aversion: Loafing. “Man i a tool-ining animal ' ' Mary T. Schwenke 31 Summer Street Junior Women ' s Cdub 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3: Ring Committee 3; Picture Committee 4; Senior C ' horus 4; Basket- ball 1 ; Comemneement (ximmittee 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4. Diversion: Dancing. Aversion: Going to a doctor. “AUiry. helper of heartbreak ' ' Ann Sharpe 4 Sherman Street Field Hockey 2; Junior Woman’s Club I, 2, 3: Senior Chorus 4; Dramatic Club 3. Diver ' ion: Dancing, sports, motorcycle riding. Aversion: Bookkeeping. ' of all the felicities the moxt charming i that of a firm anri gentle friendship ' ' Raymond Sheridan 12 Hillside Street Basketball 1 ; Dramatic Club 1. Diversion: Bowling, roller skating. Aversion: English. Who can wrestle against sleep? Stella A. Slabysz 8 Grant Street Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Dra- matic Club I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Senior Chorus 4; Commencement Commit- tee 4. Diversion: Acton dances. Aversion: Going to school Friday after the A ton dance. ' 7 lore society Vincent Russo 47 Waltham Street Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4, Junior Prom Committee 3; Picture (.om- mittee 4: Ring ( ' ommittee 3: Intra-Mural Basketball 3, 4; Commencement Com- mittee 4; Orchestra i, 2. Diversion: Music, hunting Aversion: W ' alking. “It if the part of a wise man to take pleasure with mufu and sport s ' ' Charles P. Spurrell 206 Great Road Football 1; Student Council 4; Prom ( ommittee 3. Diversion: Sports, music. Aversion : English. “Born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world is mad I I II T Margaret Stewart 60 ason Street Basketball 1 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4 ; Senior C ' horus 4; Junior Women’s Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Diversion: Dancing. Avcrson: Bookkeeping. ' Bui. oh she dances such a way. No sun upon an Easter Day If half fo fine a sight. Raymond ' an Vorse 39 Waltham Street Screech Owl 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Class Night Speaker 4 ; Com mencement Committee 4. Diversion: Photography, records. Aversion: The 10:43 battle for food. Hi hft the fixth sense a seme of humor Marion Terrasi 22 Arthur Street Senior ( ' horus 4; Junior Women’s Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. Diversion: Dancing, music. Aversion: Senior Math. .i l Qht heart tire l� ng William Tobin 25 Thompson Street Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball I. Diversion: Motorcycles Aversion: Reading. ' 7 h irr known a vmt quantity of no ifpnu ' Albert J . Tomyl 202 Main Street Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 2, 3, 1; Baseball 3, 4; Intra-mural Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4. Diversion: Sports. Aversion: Fnglish. let nothing come hetween me and fportf Herbert Torppa 88 Summer Street intra-mural Basketball 1. Diversion: Motorcycle riding. Aversion: Farming. A bronzed . lank man! ' Frank ’eracka 14 Boeske Avenue F H)tbaIl 3, 4. Diversion: Motorcycles and racing cars. Aversion: Dancing and chocolate cake. Not airaid of work hut not in sympathy with it Fred Wasiluk IH (Barfield Avenue Football I, 2, 3, 4; (« -Captain 4; Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; ( aptain 4; Intra- mural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom (Com- mittee 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Pic- ture ( ommittee 4; President Student (Ouniil 3; Treasurer Student Council 4: Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4: Commencement Com- mittcc Dramatic ( Inb 3. Diversifm Dancing, baseball. Aversion- Nothing in parti nlai. Borti for ueccu. he seems W ith graei to win. with heart to hold, II ' nh fhining that take all ever.” William Wehkoja .50 I’umpinjj Station Koacl I. 2. 3, i: H;� .ieball 2, 3. 4; Intra-mural Basketball I, I 1 version ; Sw i mining. Ian« ing. football. Aveisioir Fnglish. igh no more ladief, « ! no mtirc: am hir, Constance Whitney 121 Concord Street Field H Kkey I, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Basketball I, 4; Captain 4; Dramatic ( lub 1, 2. 3, 4; Junior V( ' omen’s C lub 1, 2, 3. 4; rrcasurcr. J. W. C. 4; Picture (Timmittcc 4; Screech Owl 2, 3, 4; Sen- itn f ' horus 4; (.ommentcment Oimmittee t. (tratluation Speaker t. Diversion: Being a miisarur version : l.ooking neat. ,l fitkh and thangeiul thing ii noman ewf Teresa White 17 Glendale Street Field Hockey 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 4; Student Council 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Junior Women’s ( lub I, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Vice-presi- dent 4 ; Senior Chorus 4 ; Commencement Committee 4. Diversion: Acting. Aversion: French. zl the u ' orld is her stage ’ Stanley Yanchewski 11 Taft Avenue Baseball 1. 2. J, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; Intra-mural Basketball 1, 3, 4. Diversion: Dancing, music, sports. Aversion: W ' ork, snow. Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, And fo do , John B. Zancewicz 19 Powder Alill Hoad President Freshman Class (11; Student Council 1, 2; Si recch Owl I. 2, 4; Commemement rommiltcc 4; ( l ass Niglit Sprakci 4. Diversion: Borrow irig ilu- laniil cai l � i long trips. Aversion : Idleness. ' Vhr tan Cf ' nqucr u h hi Urn thi i,tu Graduation and Class Night Speakers Shimliiig M. llo Hii. K. Van Vorsc, I Knski, A. r f ase, I .andfwicz, A. Mnrfnn ' Ruling I plitfi. I fe ;si r, P Patket. f X ' li|tnf v. Cio ' xiricli, Miss Wilsiitij p P (jiigas. A Kapp A i ien, ( 13 ) u Screech Owl Staff Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Photography Alumni Exchanges Activities W ' ise Old Owl and jokes ..... Boys’ Athletics Girls ' Athletics Art Elinor Case Albert Goodrich Helen Arcisz Clyde Merrick j Elizabeth Jones Edwin Johnson Nancy Stalker ! Rachel Keto Norma O’Neil Gloria Novick j Alk.e: Koskela ISABI-LLA KoSKI Viola Hytonen Raymond Van Vorse John Zan( evc icz John Veracka Jane Dcxkirey ( harloete [j hto Circulation Literary Department Typists Advisers Edward Arcieri I Kenneth Mr Arthur TBarbara Parker Ann Marie Morton - j Norma Martinsen Ann I ' reeman [( ' oNSTANf E WhITNEA ' ArI ENE KaPI AN Mary Canned,a Marc ella Dintino P m i LIS Blanc, hette; Shirle:y Wilcox 1 Audrey Olsen Doris Dionne I Mar ' Mcf artha ' Iuiia D’Amico Mary E. Coleman I Dorotma’ E. Marsden The Dramatic Club HKAMATK f I UH OFFIf I RS AND ADVISFR Despite the lack of scenery and equipment, the Maynard High School Dramatic Club, under the capable direction of Miss Tierney, managed to prodiue successfully two one-act plays. ' J ' he first play, [iminy C hristmas,” provided many a laugh as Peter Hogan rewrote the play while acting. ' 1 his pleasant picture of family life introduced sev- eral new actors to the audience. Hearts and Flowers, a melodrama, produced by the seniors at the June assembly gave another indication of the dramatic talent of the students of M.H..S. ( ) Junior Womans Club IWNIOK WOMAN S ( lOH OI-riM l s ' I ' he Junior Woman’s Club, open to all girls of the high school, is both a social and educational organization. At their monthly meeting the mem- bers have listened to speakers on books, interior decorating, or hair ilressing and make-up. In September an initiation program was held for the members; in November the girls helped the Christmas Seal drive; and in December the annual dance was enjoyed by many couples when the girls reversed the usual procedure and invited the boys. ' I ' his year a guest afternoon was sponsored when our mothers, teachers and friends enjoyed a one- act play with us. At an attractively set table, punch and cakes were served to our guests. In March the members saw the musical comedy, The Red Mill at the Shubert Theater. The annual May Supper is an event always looked forward to, and about 80 girls and faculty mem- bers attended this last meeting. Miss Kasperian, an able substitute for Mrs. Mary Carr Baker, spoke to us on A ' ou.” At the close of the ban- cjuet the officers relinc|uished their chairs to the new officers Jean Stein, president; Alice Kos- kela, vice-president; Jane Dockerty, treasurer; Dorothy (fhernak, secretary; Nellie ( hodynicky, program chairman; Viola Hakala, Sara Boeske, and Dianne King, members of the program com- mittee. Student Council sTimi NT ( OUNf il, 1) l)iniiiK‘. I. McsMti, (i l,iik(i, N. ( li(iil nu k . k. W.isiluk, I W ' liiU. 1) lli ;,i;ins. | f lavt ' in. I ' ( ,ise. ( ' ' puiKlI. N M.utm ' .fii. W H.iii., Mi leifi. M )((imiell, N Si.ill.i-i. A Brill V ' N ' m uk. I Sir III, A k.iiir I lie olijcc ( ()l tile M.iyn.ird Mi li Siluiol Sluilciil CouiKil is to pmmolf llte t ' esi interests ol tiu sdiool, to loster sdiool spirit, iiul to in.iinl.iin ( o-openit ion witli the school adniinist r.il ion in tin execution ol all sc hocil responsibilities. ' Ilie eighteen members ol the Stmlent (.ouiidl derive their powers I rom the .idminisiralion, and Iherelore all actions ol the council must be ap provecl by the principal. Mr I erer. before they become effect i c-. Regulation of student activities, problems of stu- dent conduct, and recommended changes of pro- gram are only a few of tlie topics discussed and voted upon by members of the council On the ( (8 ) social side, ho ' vecei, this group pro ed to be just as adept when il sponsored one ol the best socials ol I he year on |anuary 1 i. I his )’ear the Student ( ouiicil otticers elected I rom the students chosen lo represent each home room were: President . George Luker Vice-President . Nellie ( hodynicky Secretary Pena Messier Treasurer bred Wasihik Our Student (.ouncil was represented this year at the annual state convention of Student Council delegates at Wellesley by lean Sf in and Norma Ma rtinson JS.H ' Veterans v[-ri ' RANis JnhtI M((iiiip;ili (filiii ' IitIhii I l .11 I HW let This year the senior class was enlarged and en- livened by five veterans who returned to finish their high school education. Having left school in their junior year, these boys all felt that a diploma was worth the extra effort it would cost to attain, and tv o of them even attended night school in C oncord to receive extra points. )ohn Tobin of the Class of ’44. Richard Higgins, Robert Murray, and Edward Lawlor of the class of ’4‘i, and |ohn McGuigan of Roxboro are wch omc additions to the C lass of ' i7. ( ro ) Underclass Officers i ifslimeti ' ( RfU( Mr (i,rvin, Ailviset C . ( Treasurer |■rr)l Row. M. Sitllivan, Vr e Ptesuhni, T Knrnanowski. PresiHent; M (VCnnnell, Srrretatv Snphomi ' ies Ixici Row: D. Higgins, Treasurer; Miss Marsden, Adviser Front Row: I. Torppa, Seerttary; R. Oialehto. President; B. Carlson, Vice- President juniors Bjik Row: Mrs. Clair, Advi.ser; R. Spence, Treasurer Front Row: N. Chodynicky, Secretary; C. Mariani, President; V. Nowick, Vice-President ( 20 ) Editorials An Inquiring Mind ' I ' he greatest wasted resource is the human mind, for no one uses his mind to its fullest extent. Our head shelters millions of brain cells which are the basis for our thoughts and actions, but even the greatest geniuses fall short of making use of this wonderful thing, the human brain. As for you and me, we just labor through life hitting on one or two brain cyinders. Few of us really learn to keep our senses constantly alive to observing the many things going on about us, or to mastering the skill of logical thinking. An interest in everything is what makes living interesting, and wide interests build personality. A mind which never stops asking questions, finding aswers, and fitting them together is the greatest asset a person can have. A person with an inquiring mind can never be bored. The curious per.son watches people and learns by their mistakes. Every new fact, sight, or idea sets the inquiring mind in pursuit of further knowledge. Such a mind expands the world in which one lives, since our world is bounded only by our interests. An inquiring mind will uncover opportunities, make new friends, and lead to a richer and happier life. Do you want an inquiring mind- ' If so remem- ber: Do more than exist; live Do more than touch; feel. Do more than look; observe. Do more than listen; grasp. Do more than hear; understand. Do more than think; ponder. Do more than talk; say something.” Aihi rt CiooDRifn, ' Al ip How Times Do Change Elizabeth, will you please hurry up and get ready,” begged my mother for about the tenth time. Here it is almost nine-thirty and you haven’t even combed your hair yet!” Yes, Mother, I ' m practically there,” I lazily answered. But what’s all the ru.sh about? It’s only a .social I’m going to.” Then as I was poking around in my dre.s.ser sud- denly I found pushed away back in the corner an old battered necklace made of colored spaghetti rings. Why, this was the necklace I had worn to my first .social! Somehow it brought back memo- ries of that first dance and the way the dances used to be. Here I was taking my time getting ready, when as a Freshman, my being on time was a very important thing. Remembering how all the girls always wore their best clothes, planning them weeks in advance, I looked down rather regretfully at my boxy sweater, brown skirt and loafers, the nirrent trend in dress- ing. The most important social events when I first entered high .school were the dances. Every month one was held from 8:00 until 1 1: 0, run by either the junior or senior class and attended by almost every pupil. All the boys asked the girls to dance the first waltz and if you weren’t there for the open- ing you were just left out of things. It wasn’t only a certain few that made everything lively, hut the whole crowd joined in to make fun tor themselves. An important factor tor success was that everyone stayed until the last strains of the music had died a way. However, as most things are subject to change, eventually the socials proved to be no exception. They are no tun anymore .something seems to be lacking. Pupils arrive any time from nine o ' clock on, and the orchestra plays a concert until ten. when a few daring .souls get out on the floor. (After all, I suppose they can’t always start with a ladies’ choice.) Lack of co-operation, poor spirit, and the inditfer ence of a portion of the .school seem to be ruining the dances, which soon may be omitted from our extra curricular activities. I often .stop to wonder why all the pupils don’t get behind their classes, support their dances and make the .socials a pleasure of the present and future rather than something to look back on in reminiscence! Fl l .VBFTH JoNi s. ’ i ’ Lost Date Lindy Harken was all ready to leave when the telephone jangled. It wouldn’t be for her, of course. Indifferently she picked up the receiver. Hello? ’ Her hazel eyes widened. Yes.” Her hands gripped the receiver. ' h ' es, this is Ij ' ndy Harken speaking.” The voice that came over the wire went through her like a pleasant electric shock. Kip Baker’s! Why, he was star quarterback of the football team, practically the leader of the Lincoln High crowd. Calling her! Then she told herself sensibly to be calm. Probably he just wanted to know the geometry assignment for tomorrow. (.onfidently his voice came over the wire. W ' hat was he saying? Did you say a skating party” she stammered. Oh, I’d just love to! When?” Her voice faded. You mean tonight - right away — as soon as I can get ready? Oh, I thought well, you see, I have something else on, sort of. Oh, of course. I’d rather go with you, only well, maybe I can get out of this other thing. I ' ll call you back in a few minutes. Kip! Bye!” She whirled from the phone, checks flusheii, eyes glowing. She dashed into the living room. ' Mother, guess what? she cried wildly. Kip Baker - practically the cutest boy in school has asked me to go out tonight and 1 have to call Mrs. Powell and tell her 1 can’t sit with Rickie tonight.” This young man called you only a few minutes ago?” asked Mrs. Harken. Well yes, but this is important. Mother. Maybe Mrs. Powell’s engagement means a great deal to her, too,” said Mrs. Harken quietly. Other- wi.se she probably wouldn ' t have i ailed you so far ahead.” Oh, Mother! I knew you vouldn’t understand. Just think, of all the girls in Lincoln High, he in- vited me for the skating party!” Mrs. Harken with a hurt look in her eyes said. You do what you think is right” It wasn’t fair. Tears sprang into her eyes. Brush- ing them away, she flung open the directory, stabbed at names and numbers, and dialed. Hello? This is Lindy Harken. I’m sorry, but I’m not able to come tonight after all. It just didn’t seem to work out. I know. But honestly, I can’t manage it. Well — goodbje.” She tumbled the receiver back in its cradle, caught a .sob. There! It was done. Out on the streets of Lincoln snowflakes floated down, softer than whispers. She went down Lin- coln Park, watching the houses, turned in through a .snow-ridged gate. Mrs. Powell opened the door before she had a chance to ring. Oh, I’m .so glad you’re here! I was terribly afraid that perhaps — but I know you wouldn’t let me down, Lindy.” Of course not. Mrs. Powell,” said Lindy, man- aging a smile. Mrs. Powell gave her a quick hug. You’re a darling. I’ve got to rush. My husband’s plane will be in soon and I promised to meet him with the car.” She nodded toward upstairs. Rickie’s all tucked in, asleep 1 hope.” Alone, Lindy sat rigidly, staring at the closed door. Tears were beginning to tremble on her lashes again when a long wail came down the stairs. Two year oM Rickie had wakened. She brought the little boy a drink of water. She was singing, Santa ( laus is cornin’ to town” slightly off key when the door bell whirred downstairs. Peering through the glass door panel to see who was outside, she choked. Kip Baker! It couldn’t be. Her clammy palms skidded on the door knob, as she wrenched at it. Kip stepped in, swept off his skating cap. He looked at her uncertainly. Look, Lindy, I hope you don’t mind my coming here. Your mother told me where you were and I thought .” Hi, man,” Rickie interrupted loudly at the top of the stairs. Hi, yourself. Butch,” he said. Lindy was never so humiliated in her life. Probably he’d be telling it all over school tomorrow. Lindy Harken, mother’s helper, the gal who’d rather sit with the kiddies than go out with a boy. Suddenly she got mad. He was looking at her queerly. She faced him. Go ahead and laugh if you want to. But a promise is a promise. Mrs. Powell called me a week ago to sit with Rickie.” He kept on staring at her. You mean,” he said slowly. That when you once make a promise, you never break it no matter what?” She gulped, said firmly, Not if I can possibly help it.” Oh, why didn’t he go? But, he was coming closer — wanting a better look at this quaint specimen, probably. Look,” he said, hurriedly, no one’s ever turned me down so flat before. It got me think- ing. About you. It well woke me up. I ' d always meant to date you — - when I got around to it — always thought I could, easily. I called you tonight after Jinny Roberts got a cold and her folks wouldn’t let her go.” I - I guess, ” he went on, that I wouldn ' t have thought much about it if you ' d accepted as I expected. No well now I think a lot of you, Lindy.” Hi,” .said Rickie, paddling out t o the top stc|i. Me here, too.” A blooming triangle,” groaned Kip. Laughter bubbled up in Lindy. ' Oh, my heavens, he ought to be in bed!” She pushed Kip gaily toward the door. You’ll have to scram. You’re interfering with my career.” Hey, wait! pleaded Kip. I want to ask you something important. Will you go with me to the prom two weeks from tonight? Are you free?” Lindy took a deep breath. It just happens — I’m free that night.” Then will you?” It’s a promi.se,” she said solemnly , and I al- ways keep my promises.” That’s my girl,” said Kip. Look, suppose you give me a buzz when you’re ready to come home, and I’ll walk you - is that okay ? ” Very okay,” said Lindy. When the door closed, she looked up at the chubby figure at the top of the stairs. Hello, Cupid,” she said. My Hero See how tall he stands, the boy I love! But whose love I cannot hold; He’s neither wild nor unrestrained. But charming, sweet, yet bold; I love to watch his hands, his eyes. I love his clean brown hair, I love the very air he breathes. And cool, crisp clothes he wears: Even in his dungarees My hero .seems to be A daunting, dashing, daring man. )ust back in from the sea; And from afar my hero comes, I stare as in a spell, I could hear him coming ten miles away! This hoy I love so well! His familiar form now comes in view ' . But I am in a trance As I sadly watch my hero take His girl trienil to the lance. [mil D’Amkc), ”17 + ♦ A Freshman ' s Head (A Steele from Addison) Examining the material already in the first stages of dissection, I found it to be like any other. But upon cutting the brain in half, I saw ' it was full of holes and recesses that were still in an immature stage of development. In time per- haps they w ' ould have been filled w ' ith intelligence, knowledge, common-sense, experience, and the like. ' I ' hc matter already formed w ' as folded and w ' ound in such a way that it was easy to sec the Ereshman w ' ould spend most ot his time straight- ening it out. It seemed to be composed of some strange substance, which, oddly enough did not absorb anything, licpiid or solid, although it was soft and spongy. Another remarkable feature of this head was the exceptionally tough and thick outer covering of the skin, which was not pierced, no, not even dam- aged by the many pricks, blows, and kicks that I gave it. Noticing the ears, well-lormed and like any other person’s, 1 w ' as astounded when 1 put my pencil through one car and was able to draw ' it out the other. It surprised me to find the tube connecting the ears was so straight and direct. ( 2 ) Rosf Tfrra.si, ’49 The amazing part of this experiment was the mouth. Upon close examination, I found the muscles connected to the brain were not used at all, but the muscles which ended in a hollow cell were used most strenuously. The eyes were no different from yours or mine, except that I di.scovered that the eye muscles were hardly used. This of course, could be because of either of two reasons: (1) the Freshman never bothered to notice any- thing in particular (2) most of his time was spent in sleeping. On the wh ole, the rest of the head was like a Senior’s, except for the unusual section of the brain that was filled with pictures and thoughts of trivial and unimportant things, but relating mostly to the opposite sex and other people’s business. With this I scooped up the entrails and de- posited them in a can labeled trash.” So ended my informative experiment of that strange object, the Freshman’s Head. ( HARI.OTTI ' : I.FHTO, ’17 Hi + Recipes What are Freshmen made of. Why blushes and wiggles And funny face.s. Minute boys And untied shoe laces. What are Sophomores made of? Why giggles and titters And glam’rous gals,” Brainless boys And inseparable pals. What are Juniors made of? Why make-believe dignity And unattended dances. Missing books and The cjueerest romances. What are Seniors made of? Why sense and muscle Plus brains and poise. The prettiest girls And the best looking boys. Barbara Parker, ' 47 Chained There is an old mountain ballad which imparts the homely philo.sophy that we are all chained to our memories” . . . Then to go on, one could quote the time worn phrase truer words were never spoken,” for, unless we absolutely delib- erately try to forget them, memories are with us always, ready to transport us to days we can never relive. Take childhood, for instance. My first memo- ries revolve around a small, thriving community whose chief industry was a steel manufacturing plant. At the time, ignorant of the effect it had on my life, I was content to lead a merry ' play- hood,’ interrupted only by the countless scrubbings I had to endure so I would remain my God-given color. To me, the dash mother made to gather clothes from the wash lines was a game, although I vaguely realized that the dark cloud which clung to them after a night out of doors was unpleasant. This then is the type of town which occupies the faintest portion of my childhood memories . . . The daily walk taken in mid-morning would in- clude a brisk rap on the window of the butcher shop, a tweak of the grocer’s cat’s tail, an ice cream cone at the corner variety store, and the curb, five paces away which saw the inevitable drop of the cone and a skinned knee . . . The sequel was always the same, a howl, tears, a kiss and soothing words, and a new cone, with mother’s guiding hand helping me over the small ups and downs that passed my childish pathways of hfe. The first pet. A cat, picked up on some ex- ploration to an unknown neighborhood. The love, the care, and then the sorrow when Kitty,” not ungrateful, but merely homesick, wended his way to his original habitat. The love and the desire to attend school will al- ways linger among fondest and most amusing memories. My invasion of high school, armed with a Sears, Roebuck catalog, and wearing battle garments of bathrobe and slippers, and pursued by a bevy of frantic parents and teachers. My victory, which resulted in an invitation to spend a day in high school. The hasty packing of a large suitcase and the words hurled with defiance, I’m never coming back. I want to see ’people’ !” A solemn hand- shake and goodbyes, a haughty slam of the front door, a sniff of the cold air, and then a very timid four year old tip-toeing back into the fold. The comfort of mother love, and a feeling of sadness for the little boy whose mummy had gone away” and then snuggling closer to the comfort- ing circle of mother’s arms, enjoying the feeling of closeness and security. Saturdays, spent in someone’s back yard playing cops and robbers,” hide an’ seek,” tag,” skinning knees and elbows, and all the other joyous moments of childhood are part of a memory that I shall never forget. Memories. I’m glad that I am ( hained to such pleasant ones. ISAHR I.A Kf)SKI, ’47 4 ? Modern Inconveniences Wife — Operator, can you get me my husband? He’s out somewhere in his car. Operator- -what’s the number? Wife — He’s Robert Metz and he drives a La- fayette Nash. Operator - I’ll have to have the number. Wife — I can’t recall the number, but it’s a brown car with no grille. Operator You ' ll have to look in the auto-to- home phone book. Wife - But we haven’t got a phone book yet. It’s not my fault if the company is .so slow. The name is Robert Metz, and it’s a Nash with one front headlight bent. I hcrc ' s a cute little squirrel tail on the antenna. Operator— Sorry. I tan’l put through a home to-car call that way. Wife Is that so? V(Tdl, we just paid $22 to have that phone put in and it’s too bad if the company can’t give us a little cooperation . . . Operator- Do you wish Information”? Wife What for? She wouldn’t be out in the car with Robert, would she? Oh, here it ' s! - I just found the number on a desk pad It’s 78 x 41 2 anti-skid white w ' alls. No, that must be the tire number (LUtimately the wife finds the num- ber and gets the call through.) Robert (going around a curve) — Yes. Hello. Aw nuts! Why dontcha look where you’re going ya big stumhlebum ! Wife- Why, Robert! Robert Hello, who’s this? Scram, ya fathead. Nobody crowded ya! Wife — Robert! Such language! This is Irene. Robert —Oh hello, Irene. Oh, yeah? You and who else? G’wan, go jump in the lake. Wife — Don’t you talk to me like that, Robert Metz ! Robert — Sorry, Irene, dear. I wasn’t talking to you. Some guy just gave me some lip. Go on, honey. Have any trouble getting me? Wife -Trouble! I could get you easier if you were in a runaway balloon. Look, I forgot to tell you this morning that Mr. and Mrs. Bunny — Robert What missing money? Louder! There’s a truck load of junk behind me and one of those 1 926 Model T’s ahead of me. Wife— I said 1 forgot to tell you about Mr. and Mrs. Bunny who (There is t)o answer. She jig- gles the hook) Operator Number, Please? X ' ' ite 1 had my husband on the phone, but you I ut us off. Operator- 1 lidn’t cut you off. He must hace detoured. Wife - Robert wouldn’t detour in the middle of a conversation. Robert (suddenly) - Here I am, Irene. I just went through a tunnel. Motorcycle (.op (pulling up unobserved) — Hey, you, pull over! Robert ' Phis is very rude of you, officer! Can’t you see. I’m busy on the TF.LHPHONL! Policeman (.scratching his head) —Huh? VC ' hat will they think of next! Well, this is one call that will cost you more than a nickel! Nanc V Wi c KSI 10 )M, ’49 + ♦ When The Stars Come Out As the sun sinks slowly out of sight. And darkness steals in through the night. Surely there’s no entrance made so grand. For, as it prompted by some human hami. The stars c ome out. Millions upon millions spread about. And even the slowest of lovers is rout From his sleeping post, to go and see I ' he miraculous splendor that is to be As the sta rs c ome out ) ' ou may hide your sorrows and drown your fears. And thus you can go tor years and years. But once you venture neath the skies. And try to seek cover with feeble lies. The stars rome out ( 2S ) They scour each secret from your soul, As you vow you’ll play a different role, For in this light you are revealed. And the good and bad from you is peeled. As the stars come out. Every human can make an error. And hide himself in realms of terror. He fools his friends, he fools the world. But out ’neath the skies, the truth is hurled. When the stars come out. |m II ' D ' Amk o, ’47 The Past Comes Back The snow floated down and the fire crackled noisily, as the children amused themselves watch- ing the white snowflakes fluttering to the earth. As Grandma Reaves watched the children laugh- ing gaily, she knitted slowly, for her old fingers weren’t as nimble as they had been before her ill- ness. She smiled at her daughter-in-law who passed the door on her way to the kitchen. Watch- ing the children who looked so carefree made her heart fill with warmth for them and she thought of her own childhood. Karen Dulmont was her name then when she attended the town’s only school that stood be- tween the church and the town house. Nothing exciting ever seemed to happen in little Pelington so she had thought, until one day a new boy moved into town. His family came from the East and seemed to be more wealthy than the rest of the townspeople. She remembered how en- vious all the girls were as the new boy was as- signed to an empty seat beside her. She learned that he was Bryant jonathan Reaves, a tall, refined looking boy with brilliant blue eyes that danced with laughter. After school was over she had shyly asked him it he would like to go with the others to the old skating pond. One ot the boys, who had to stay after school, loaned him his skates and otf they had run to enjoy a pleasant hour. The next day they went skating again but something happened to spoil the tun of the day. Having finished tying on her skates first, she had ventured out farther on the ice than usual. Sud- denly she heard the ice cracking all around her and before she could think to get to safety, she plunged sc reaming through the ice into the freez- ing cold water. She had never forgotten the sen- sation that she had felt when the dark, cold grip of the water .seemed to pull her down-down-and down until she thought she would never rise. Luckily she had risen to the top again and emerged where she had gone through. When the others had seen her disappear, they started to scream for help but Bryant, darting sw ' iftly, risking all odds, had dashed to the edge of the hole regardless of his own safety, and had pulled her up as she emerged for the second time. From that day on they became fast friends. When Bryant came dowm with the measles, it w ' asn ' t long before she had caught them and was as sick as he w ' as. It was Bryant who helped her w ' ith her arithmetic problems, who carried her books home for her, w ' ho tied her skates on for her, who pulled her sled up the hill for her, and who became her best beau. As the years passed he w ' as always there to lend a helping hand, sometimes teasing her, other times feeling sorry for her, or laughing at some funny incident that had occurred. Just then her thoughts were interrupted by the childish voice of her granddaughter, Mary Ellen. Nana, tie this ribbon for me, please. Billy pulled it out.” There you arc. It’s all fixed,” said Grandma Reaves. Smiling her thanks, Mary Ellen hurried back to her perch on the chair by the window. W ' hen the May Party preparations began she was asked to go with Bryant. Never had she waited and planned so for an event as she planned for that. Of course, she had a new white formal gown for the occasion. She felt so proud as she waltzed gaily around the floor of the ballroom. She had been chosen May Queen that night. At last the long awaited day of graduation ar- rived. It had made many an eye water to see the young men and women receive their diplomas from the principal of the school, old Mr. Whimplestooker. It was after the ceremony w ' as over when Bryant had presented her with his old signet ring won in a game of aggies, as a token of their friendship. He had planned to become a lawyer, and so in the following month he had gone to study law. When Bryant had become a full-fledged law ' yer he asked her to marry him, and in the following year they had been quietly married by the same village parson who had christened her. Their parents had given them a ( 26 ) small home at the edge of town surrounded by beautiful pine trees and with trailing rose climbing up the white cottage. It had, indeed, been a dream cottage built for two. They lived a quiet simple life and after a few years moved into a larger home to make room for their children. Such wonderful children they had had two stalwart sons like their father. One became a doctor, and the other became a lawyer. They also had one fine daughter, but had lost her when she was but a child. She had died of diphtheria, a pale, sweet faced little girl with golden curls framing her delicate face. Her death was one of the saddest events in Mrs. Reaves’ happy life. Grandma,” spoke a voice at her elbow, bring- ing her thoughts back to the present time. Grandma, you weren’t sleeping were you?” asked the childish voice ot her little grandson, Norman. No darling, I was just thinking, I guess, she answered. My, it is still snowing hard. There’ll be a lot of snow for you to play in tomorrow, won’t there?” Yep, I’m goin to use the new sled I got for Christmas,” and he ran back to the window to watch the falling snow. My, he’s so like his grandfather,” she mur- mured to herself, and a tear trickled down her cheek as before her rose the vision of her husband who had passed away so long ago. It wasn’t long after the death of her daughter that Bryant had been in an automobile accident and crippled for life. Although he remained as cheerful and happy as ever, he passed away one quiet day no! long after his accident. Grandma’s eyes grew misty and she could see him standing straight, tall, grinning at her , with his eyes dancing gaily. To look at her sitting peacefully in the old rock- ing chair by the fire one would think she was asleep, but it went farther than that. She had quietly passed on to join Bryant and the past that they had shared so happily together many years ago. A little later, her daughter-in-law found her thus, a sweet white-haired old lady, with a smile on her lips, and a tear on her cheek. Mars McCarthy. ’47 To Be or Not To Be A Senior As for fun and studying — no one has had more fun and done less studying than I have.” Doris Dionne How true! In the shop class we Seniors always give the under-classmen the toughest cleanup assignments and wc take the simple jobs.” fames I (owe Now, do you think that’s nice? Ah yes, it’s a Seniors’ world, but I wish they wouldn’t make it such a tough one.” C harlottc I.ehto ' ’ou haven’t seen anything yet ! My I ' reshman year I had a swell time dancing with the Senior girls 1 fell down only occa- sionally” Raymond ' Van Vorsc How many dances could you gel with per- formances like that? Years ago. Seniors commanded respect and got it, but today the I ' rcshmen neither tear nor are daunted by anything. Constance Wdiilney Sad state of affairs! If 1 were a I’reshman again, I would be drain- ing this .school of all I could to develop my mind more clearly — on all subjects.” Richard Higgins Please tell us just what that ’’all ” inc ludes. 1 would like to he a Sophomore again when school meant a day ot a little work and a lot of play. lid i til Nilges How did you ever get to be a Junior? ’’I ' rom the standpoint of having a good lime, 1 liked being a Preshman the most.” Vic tor (iolombo Ah! Those carefree Freshmen ' But you seem to do all right now, ' Vic. In the pre.sence of a stranger The Freshman doesn’t dare to look at him; the Sophomore looks once then bounces away giggling and tittering; the Junior tries to strike up an acquaintance; and the Senior won’t even take a second glance at him.” Lena Messier That last remark depends on the Senior. Wc can think of many a Senior who acts like a |unior. When 1 was a Freshman, my getting out of school every day at one o’clock w ' as a delightful and unexpected happening.’’ Joseph Carew Don’t tell us your opinion has changed! In my Freshman year I never lost any sleep because I was perfectly satisfied to go to bed at nine o’clock every night.” George Fuker What’s the story now? After eleven years of waiting to be a Senior, I have succeeded.” Alfons Krysieniel Three cheers for Alfons! He From Fear To Fame She wasn’t what one w ' ould call beautiful, yet she had that sort of foreign beauty which would attract the eye at a moment’s glance. Her hair was a soft yellow gold, and her skin was the fairest I had ever seen. It was not, how ' ever, her hair or her skin which attracted my attention, but her eyes which had a soft radiant glow about them reminding me of the stars twinkling in the grey twilight. They had in them something which made me stare, for they had a look of fear. She was tall and slender and she carried herself with all the poi.se and dignity of Cle opatra or Queen Elizabeth. 1 knew the moment 1 saw her she was the girl my associates and I had been searching for during the past seven months. If she had been anyone but Marie ' Froskowicz my plans would have gone off perfectly. Any other person would have jumped at the chance to get into the leading role in The Garden of Eden,” my latest produc- tion which was to be filmed as soon as possible. But Miss Troskowicz did not want to a( t before the camera. Less than three years ago the Nazis had entered a little town in the heart of Poland In this town Marie and her family led a very happy life. Her mother was a very great and renowned former stage actress, who had been acting in films ridicul- ing the Nazis. When the Nazis entered this town, they brutally shot Marie’s mother and father. They did not, however, shoot Marie. They knew it would hurt her a great deal more if they let her live with the memory of her parents’ untimely death. Some people said she was one of tho.se fortunate few” who were spared their lives by the Nazis. Marie did not consider herself lucky or fortunate; she was forlorn and frightened. The thought of acting before a camera had taken hold and was getting the best of her. I tried my best to help her overcome this fear, but to no avail. She was afraid of every bright light that ever had shone. The only way I could think of a plan that might possibly help her to overcome this fear of the camera was to remind her of her mother’s wish that she become a star. One day when I was sitting in the living room of her apartment, I noticed something on the book elf which I had not seen bfore. Marie did not mention the matter, so I did not inquire about it. Three weeks later she called me and asked me to come over to her hotel at once. When I ar- rived she was sitting in the chair holding in her hand the mysterious album. She looked different somehow, but I could not quite put my finger on what it was. She handed me the album, opened to a picture of her mother. Then I knew the rea- son for her anxiety. Below’ the picture was writ- ten, To my only daughter, who 1 hope someday will take my place on the stage in America as well as in Poland.” Now 1 knew what was different about her. The fear had gone from her eyes. She was once again happy and contented. In her eyes the stars twinkled brightly because she knew now that she was going to follow her mother along the road (o fame and stardom Ann Hinds, ’49 (28) et’s TOUR THROUGH M. H. S. : = =V. The Office IMUNC ll ' AI AND SI f Rri Ain ( o ) I Mathematics and The Sciences We Study Math A loimdation ol matlicmal ics is the background ot the .sciciuc.s, tor out of mathematits (lie other sciences develop. Under Mr. Mattioli and Mr. Gavin, each of the four classes of the school includes a mathematics course each year. Ciulminating in senior, and review mathematics, and comprehensive surveys, the sec ondary mathematics level. In the physics classes under Mr. Lawrence I.crcr the laws of nature and their application to daily living are examined. The study of radio and of motors, as the picture illus- trates, always arouse much interest. General science, biology, and chemistry complete the science courses which attempt to explain the construction of the earth and its inhabitants. We Study Science ( tr .) Languages X ' F STllD ' i ' I.ATIK A coinmaml ol one ' s mother tongue is one ol a man’s greatest assets. A lomulation in grammar and composition is given to the Ireslimen classes by Miss Wilson and Mrs. Clair, and to tlie soph- omore classes by Miss Tierney and Mr. VC ' hite. In the junior year stress is laid on American literature, while the senior English classes under Miss Marsden study the longer types of composi tion and the background of English life and lit- erature. In addition to English, two loreign languages are offered especially lor those who are preparing lor college. In Miss Marsden’s I.atin class es the fundamentals of the language, stories from Roman lile, the wars ol Ciaesar, and word derivations are stu died. Miss Wilson’s classes in french are also in- structed in grammar and composition, and in the customs of France. The third year groups in ad- dition to their grammar do much reading of classic and current Erench literature to improve their gen- eral reading ability and to make the language one they will get pleasure from long alter they ha e graduated I rom school. VX ' I ADOI’I A I KI N ' f It (IIKI ( W ) Our Orphan Early in December our second year French class under the direction of Miss Wilson adopted a French girl, Justine Sedlar. That is, we agreed to send her packages of both food and clothing for six months. Justine is seventeen years old and lives in Lens, Pas de Calais. Her mother has been ill for some time, so therefore Justine and her eleven-year-old sister were compelled to leave school and go to work. During the war her father was a member of the French Underground but was captured and deporte-l to Germany ami never hcarti from again. Justine has written many interesting letters to different members of our I ' rench class. ' I ' he fol- lowing is an excerpt from one of her letters to Miss Wilson. ' Dedice a la ouzieme classe de I’ecole ii Maynard dirigee par le profcsscur Mile. Wifson.” I.c- IS Janvier I9l7. Sympathiques Amies, Sachant, par I’intermediaire de votre camarade Jean Stein, cjue vous m’adoptez comme filleule, je tiens a vous remercier de tout coeur de ce grand geste si chaleureux. Je vous suis tres reconnaissante au.ssi des colis que vous m’avez faites parvenir. Veuillez croire toutes” a mes plus vifs remcrciemcnts. Un salut a la ronde de votre filicide inconnuc. Mile. Justine. The members of our second year French class are Sophie Novick, Anne Zaniewski, Nellie Chodynicky, Rita Anelons, Patricia Murphy, Alice Koskela, Ver- onica Nowick, Janet Klemola, Barbara Parker, Jean Stein, Veronica Krysieniel, and Pauline Boeske. Since December every member has very faithfully con- tributed to the packing and sending of the boxes. We have all been very happy to help Justine in this small way. At i( I Koski i.A, ’ is ( ) Social Studies WE STUDY HISTORY I lie story ol mim. Ins experiences ami problems. IS taught in (be social sliiclies clepaiiment ol Ma ) ' narcl lli li School. I lie earlier history ol man kind is l;uiy;hl by Mr. (Ia in, Ihiifecl Stales histoiy by Mrs. Clair, and Problems ol American Demo c rac y by Mr. Manly. Movies and current event studies motivate these three subjects so important lor all pupils in a demoi rai y Department Fine Arts : ) Under the direction of Miss Anne Pasakarnis not only the talented pupil, but also those who have any desire to express themselves in art, are instructed in the new and old methods of oil painting, water color, pencil and pen and ink sketching, charcoal, sanguine, and pastel draw- ings. Practical application of art and art appreciation arc also taught. ' I ' hc art room is one of the most pleasant rooms in the school, deco- rated with the pupils ' handiwork. The music classes of Miss Eleanor Colburn, supervisor, consist of week- ly chorus work and music apprecia- tion. The orchestra and band al- way ' S add spirit to our assemblies and community affairs. m Eiiic Alts ( lass We Fit a Dress and Learn a Trade Practical Arts T lie l-’ra ' tital and lniie Arts (ourses in Maynard Hi li Srliool arc |slanncd to ivc to eac li pnpii clcdin these comscs an exiellcnt opportunity to jircparc tor fiituic work. ' I he shop ronsists of two dcp.i i tincnts - wood working and metal working;. In these tvs ' o rooms, both of whiih have been imprrned by the addi- tion ol new maihincs, racks, and benches, the boys arc trained by Mr. Worsley I’ardy in the making of such articles as modern beds, tables, desks, rc(orc) cabinets, talsle lamps, Isookcases, and coffee tables. In addition to learning how to make new ai- ticles through project work, the boys receive train- ing in repairing household articles and devices around the home. In the shop at Maynard High School the boy is really given an opportunity to become a craftsman, if he so desires; and if he does not wish to follow manual work as a vocation, he can al- ways use this training to excellent advantage in the home. Under the direction of Miss Evelyn Sawut2 the girls in the household arts course are taught .sewing and cooking in all their various aspects. In the sewing cla.sses the girls become familiar with the problems involved in dressmaking, fashion design, color, individuality, and hand- work . I he course in cooking consists of meal planning, practice in jneparing and cooking all parts of a meal, table setting, and the study of nutrition. A course 111 home nursing is also included. To really appreciate the value of the training given in the household arts classes one has only to see many oI the dresses, daytime and evening, designed and made by the girls themselves, or to attend a tea or luncheon served by the members of Miss Sawutz’s classes. riiere is no cpiestion but what the Practical Arts courses at Maynard High School are just what their name implies Practical. ( IS ) Commercial Department In kt’cpiii” willi llic post war tiriiil towarii iiiou clluiciuy in hiisiiuss, Majn.iril lli li Silioors loni mciaial (.kparlmcnl is Iraining its students to nuct tlic demand loi iKiter ilerks, Imokkeepers, and sten ograpliers. In tlieii soplionioit yeai students wlio elect llie eommeixial lourse begin tlieir preparation witli tlie study ol Junior Business Training unelcr the iliree ticin of Miss Ann Kenneally, and of first year type w ' riting under that of Miss Mary ( oleman. As juniors, these stuilents continue theii typing, adding either, or holli, first )tar stenography or first year bookkeeping to their programs. In their senior ) ' ear those who are preparing for a careet m Isusiness continue’ with advanced bookkeep mg and stenography, together with office practice .md secretarial training, I lie senior girls, through their w ' Ork as part-time sec retaries to the faculty members, are given an op- portunity to perform many of the tasks wffiich will be recjuired of them in the business w ' orld; and through their efficient handling of the.se tasks are gaining in the poise, skillfulne.ss, and businesslike attitude so much a part of the fast-moving economic world to- day W ' hether tliey elect to seek employment imme- diately upon graduation, or whether they wish to further their education at some secretarial or busi- ness school, Maynard’s commercial students receive a background of business training which will en- able them eventually to take their proper places in the busy wcirld of post war business and industry. ( ) Guidance Department Under the supervision of our newly appointed di- rector, Mr. White, the Guidance Department of May- nard High School endeavors to enable each individ- ual student to understand his abilities and intere.sts, to develop them as well as possible, and to relate them to life goals. Students who are seeking information about high school courses, colleges, or jobs easily and naturally turn to the Guidance Department for counsel. Here in Room 10, a wealth of occupational and educa- tional information is available In all In the accompanying picture a group of seniors is shown having the Kuder Preference Record admin- istered to them. This testing device is used to measure a student’s intere.sts. Once these interests are determined, they are related to major occupational fields which are recommended to the .student for fur- ther investigation. This, however, is only a small part of the complete guidance program. The placing of .students on part-time and full-time jobs, and a follow-up survey of recent graduates are also important phases of the guidance program at May nard Ibgh School ( WHO’S WHO IN THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT FirU Row 1. Infield hit 2. Maynard ' s Giants Second Row 1. Slugger 2. Glamor on the gridiron Third Row 1. ' Wheels of the team 2. Captain Freddie 3. The Co-Caps Fourth Row 1. Batter up ! 2. Out at the plate 3. Two points for Maynard IN M. H. S. IN THE SOCIAL DEPARTMENT First Row 1. Is it a date? 2. Window shopping 3. Not the way we know him ! 4. Worried, Lil? Second Row 1. A clever pair 2. Typical Teen Ager 3. Four jolly seniors 4. Popularity plus 5. We meet again Third Row 1. It ' s a friendly group 2. Page Mr. Powers 3. Dreams of riches 4. The inseparables 5. Another cover girl Fourth Row 1. Smiling Sophs 2. Seen on Nason Street 3. Attractive Threesome On January 31, 1947 the Commercial Depart- ment sponsored our first assembly of the new year. They presented a delightful comedy, Be Yourself, Dora, directed by Miss Coleman and Miss Ken- neally. The cast was as follows; Caraway Medford Smith Francis McCarthy Owner of Smith Steamship Co. Charles Mitchell Smith Herbert Mallinson His son Helene Wilkimson Teresa White Stenographer Dora Ovington Patricia Higgins Stenographer Howard VFallace Peter Hogan Office Boy Announcer Doris Dionne Vocalists The Dove” Julia and Frances Ka-au-a” D’Amico Accompanied by Jean Stein Piano Selection Military Polonaise” (ihopin William Sarvela (iroup singing . ' f.fd by Miss ( ' olburn On February 21, 1947, we, the students of May- nard High were greeted with an assembly under the direction of Mr. Gavin and Mr. Mattioli. Al- though we prefer light entertainment as a rule, we all really enjoyed this rather serious assembly. A DAY WIT H T HE EPIC POET ' S Mistress ol Cx ' remonies ArdcTIc Kane The Story of the Odys.sey A I tons KrysienicI Vocal Solo Smiling Thru” Doris Kytola The Story of the Aeneid Vivian Helander Accordion Solo The Flight of the Bumble Bee” and Twilight Time” Rinisky-Korsakov Vincent Russo The Story of Beowulf Irene Bakun Instrumental An original piece Vincent Russo T ' o Each His Own Edgar Olsen Talk of the Town Guy Eerrera Laughing on the Outside Our March assembly directed by Mr. Manty and Mr. Eardy was delayed a bit, but was finally put on in April. This assembly was in the form of a radio skit en- titled, Moments in Music” with Alfons Krysieniel acting as announcer. Donald NeLson, Albert Goodrich and William Wehkoja were tne sound men. T he program opened with a recording of Tom- my Dorsey’s, Boogie Woogie.” After a short introduction, Jean Stein read a short biography of Ludwig Von Beethoven with background music of his E’ifth Symphony. The second speaker was Barbara Parker who re- laled Ibe lile of DcBussy to the strains of his ”(,lair de Lime.” T ins number proved to be a favorite of our attentive audience. The next speaker was Elizabeth Jones who told us Stephen Foster’s life story. T he music softly playing in the background was his Beautiful Dreamer.” ' Fhis was followed by other w ' orks of Stephen Foster- - Old Black |oc’’ and My Old Kentucky Home.” Last on the program was Gloria Novick who read George Gershwin’s biograph)- to the thrill- ing notes of his ' Rhapsody in Blue ’ ( 4 ) « After the signing off speech, the student body was dismissed to the strains of The National Emblem March.” Gloria Novick, ’48 Senior Social The Senior Class held the first dance of the new year on Friday, January 10, 1947. Because of the basketball game that evening, the dance was held from 8:30 to 12:30. Music was furnished by the Littleton Swing Band, and during the intermission refreshments were served in the gymnasium. The dance com- mittee was under the supervision of Miss Wilson. 4 Student Council Dance On Friday, January 24, 1947, the Student Coun- cil, under the supervision of Mr. Lerer, held one of the most successful dances of the year. Our favorite tunes were played by Salamone’s Orches- tra. For decorations multi-colored shades adorned the lights. At intermission, refreshments were served in the gym and everyone present had a very enjoyable time. H: Junior Social The Junior Class held the last dance before Lent in the form of a Valentine Social. The valentine spirit was carried out in red and white for the covers on the lights. A feature of the evening refreshments was a huge Valentine cake. Music was furnished by the Littleton Swing Band, and refreshments were served during inter- mission. During the course of the evening, a photographer from Loring Stmlio took candid shots of the dancers. Tl)( Viilcntinc IXintc ( V ) The dance committee under the direction of Mrs. Clair, Class Advisor, consisted of the follow- ing: Marilyn Bain, Viola Hytonen, Dorothy Hoff- man, Alice Koskela, Joan LeSage, George Howes, Herbert Mallinson, Edward Lalli, Dnoald Nelson, Roger Spurrell, Carlo Mariani, Veronica Nowick, Nellie Chodynicky, and Richard Spence. Alice Koskela, ’48 Junior Prom The Junior Class held its Promenade Friday, May 9, at the George Washington Auditorium. Maroon and white were the colors of the attractive decorations. Music was furnished by Ken Reeve’s orchestra. Refreshments of ice cream and cookies were served at intermission in the gymnasium. Patrones.ses for the Prom were Miss Doyle, Mrs. Mariani, Mrs. Nowick, Mrs. Spence, and Mrs. Chodynicky. The dance committee, under the supervision of Mrs. Clair, Class Advisor, was as follows: Carlo Mariani Richard Spence John Veracka George Howes Peter Hogan Roger Spurrell Veronica Nowick Nellie Chodynicky Margaret Crowe Alice Koskela Joan LeSage Janet Klcmola Edward Lalli Donald Nelson Herbert Mallinson Charles Carbary Marilyn Bain Phyllis Blanchette Viola Hytonen Dorothy Hoffman Alice Koskela, ’48 Spelling Bee The second annual spelling contest was held in the auditorium on Tuesday, May 13. The as- sembly was under the direction of Miss Marsden. The judges were Miss Kenneally, Miss Tierney, and Mr. White. The final contestants were: Dolores Van Vorse, Sara Boeske, Norma Martinsen, William Sarvela, Jean Stein, Gloria Novick, Raymond Van Vorse, Barbara Grigas, Barbara Parker, Elinor Case, and Mary McCarthy. It was a close contest between Sara Boeske, a freshman, and Barbara Grigas, a senior, but Bar- bara upheld the honor of the senior class by be- coming the spelling champion for 1947. Honors to: Sara Boeske, the spelling champion of the freshman class. The Van Vorse famil)’ with two members in the finals. Room 26, for the second time the homeroom of the winner. The Mailman Magazines received by Maynard High School: Mirror — Waltham High School, Waltham, Massa- chusetts. Salemica — New Salem Academy, New Salem, Massachusetts. Thesaurus — Manchester High School West, Man- chester, New Hampshire. Senior — Westerly High School, Westerly, Rhode Island. Argu.s — Gardner High School, Gardner, Massachu- setts. Unquity Echo — Milton High School, Milton, Massachusetts. The Voice — Concord High School, Concord, Massachusetts. Thurberettes — South Middlesex Secretarial School, Framingham, Massachusetts. Spion Kop — Ladysmith High School, Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Murdock Murmurs — Murdock High School, Win- chendon, Ma.s.sachusetts. The Western Graphic — Colorado Woman’s Col- lege, Den ' er, Colorado. i: What we think of others: Spion Kop Plenty of pictures and plenty of variety which makes it very interesting. News of our neighbors to the North always in- trigues us. Argu.s — Very interesting; especially Information Please.” Uncjuity Echo- Even the Advertisements arc in- teresting. 1 he Thurberettes- -Good literary section makes it interesting to outsiders. The Voice — Title speaks for itself. Amazing ability to say a great deal in a very few pages. The Western Graphic — This semi-monthly news- paper from out of the West makes a girl want to attend C.W.C. with such an attractive and clever group. The Top Drawer is a particu- larly interesting column — we have a need for one at M.H.S. Murdock Murmurs — An excellent magazine. Good editorials. Fine literary section. Special credits to the boys in the printing department for their part in production. Norma O’Neil, ’49 Excerpts from Exchanges Phonetics of the English Language We’ll begin with box, and the plural is boxes, But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes. The one fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, You may find a lone mouse or a whole nest of mice. But the plural of hou.se is houses, not hice. If the plural of man is always called men. Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen? The cow in the plural may be cows or kine. But a bow if repeated is never called bine; And the plural of vow is vows never vine. If I speak of a foot and you show me your feet. And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet ? If one is a tooth, and a whole set are teeth, Why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beelh Then one may be that, and three wouhl be those, Yet hat in the plural would never be ho.se. And the plural of cat is cats, not cose. If the singular’s this, and the plural is these Should the plural of kiss ever be keese? We speak of a brother, and also of brethren, But tho we .say mother, we never say methren. T hen the masculine pronouns are he, his, and him. But imagine the feminine she, shis and shim! So the English, 1 think, you all will agree Is the greatest language you ever did sec. T (lanks to T he T ' hurborcttcs- ( fl ) 1. V. Russo HrccTiicst I). AyoKc- I ' . W.isiluk Hcs( lookmi; A K.mc Kint; .mil ( )ik ' C ' ii oI M II S 1 . W. Bain Best Daiitcrs .Sfcw.ait I B Barker Mosi [utcliei (u.il A ( iooil I K ll Superlatives Best All-Round Best Dressed Best Natured Best Dancer Most Intellectual Most Dignified Most Original Most Loquacious Most Serious Most Absent-Minded . Most Athletic Most Lad) like Most Gentlemanly Most Argumentative ... Most Literary Most Sophisticated ... Most Popular Friendliest Wittiest Breezie.st Done Mo.st for Cla.ss . Most Likely to Succeed Class Dreamer Class Artist Class Musician Radio Program — 9:20 Club Actor Gregory Peck Actress Ingrid Bergman Sport Football BOY GIRL Fred Wasiluk Ardede Kane Fred Wasiluk Doris Kytola Charles Spurred Patricia Higgins William Bain Margaret Stewart Albert Goodrich Barbara Parker John Zancewicz Lena Messier Raymond Van Vorse Charlotte Lehto William Wehkoja Teresa White Alfons Krysienel Marcella Dintino George Luker Isabelle Koski Fred Wasiluk Doris Dionne Ann Marie Morton William Bain Victor Oskirka Constance Whitney Raymond Van Vorse Isabelle Koski John Zancewicz Doris Kytola Fred Wasiluk Ardede Kane Charles Spurred Joyce Hinds Edward Arcieri Julie D’Amico Vincent Russo Dorothy Ayotte William Bain J Charlotte Lehto Ardede Kane John Zancewicz Albert Goodrich Lena Messier Robert Lidded Dorothy Ayotte Charlotte Lehto Edgar Olsen FAVORITF. Orche.stra Vaughn Monroe Dance Waltz Song Heartaches Crooner Perry Como Basketball 1946-47 Immediately after the football season was over, Maynard was making preparations for its coming basketball season. When Coach Lawson called to- gether the first meeting of the .squad, he found that he had ten veterans from last year’s team and seven or eight newcomers. With this material and such able vets as Captain Wasiluk, Vic Os- kirka, George Howes, and others, the team prac- ticed in the gym. Ihis was the season to show the townspeople of Maynard what kind of a basket- ball team Maynard could have. But just think, though, how good it might have been, had we been able to get constant practice. Now let ' s look at the schedule and also at the impressive record made by the Maynard quintet. December 6 December 6 was heartbreak day for the May- nard team when Chelmsford nosed out Maynard 30-29. It was a sad day all around because wc were without the services of Captain Wasiluk who was still on the injured list from the football season. The game was thrilling though from start to finish, with Vic Oskirka and George Howes scoring 8 and 6 points respectively for the losers. December 10 Harvard High School was the next opponent of Maynard on December 10 and this much we can .say of Harvard- -they are not quitters.” Even when the odds were so hopeless against them, they would not .say die. The score 31 to 11 was not as bad as it sounds because Harvard fought us all the way and were beaten only in the final min- utes of play when George Howes went wild to score ten points for the Maynard quintet. December 27 Harvard, not to be outdone, asked for a return game and Maynard literally swamped them to the tune of 54-12. The game was a walkaway with Captain Wasiluk, who had returned to the lineup scoring 11 points. George Luker and Vic Oskirka also scored 10 points for Maynard. January 7 Maynard was greatly disappointed when a fast- moving Milford team beat them by a score of 52- 29 on January 7. Milford moved around us and shot over us as we were helpless on their spacious basketball court. Oskirka scored 11 points and Captain Wasiluk 10 for the losers. January 10 Acton, host to Maynard, was swamped when Captain Wasiluk ran wild, .scoring 24 points for Maynard. One factor that was of particular no- tice was Carlo Mariani’s holding David Barry, the star of Acton High, to 14 points. Most of Barry’s points came on breakaways on which Carlo was caught at the other end of the floor. January 21 Playing Franklin High School for the first time in the school history, Maynard got off on the right foot by trouncing them to the tune of 30-22. May- nard’s quintet worked beautifully with Captain Freddy Wasiluk leading the attack with 22 points. Maynard worked fast and cleverly and broke the game wide open in the fourth period when they scored 12 points. It was a well deserved victory for Maynard. January 31 Maynard had to come from behind to beat a smooth-working team from St. Stephan’s High of Worcester. Vic Oskirka and Capt. Freddy Wasiluk played their usual good games and scored 8 points each for top honors in the scoring de- partment. February 4 Meeting a fast, high scoring quintet from Marl- boro was just too much for the Maynard boys as Marlboro continued to hold a jinx over the team by beating them 34-17. Marlboro had no in- dividual star, as all figured in the scoring, while Vic Oskirka topped the Maynard scorers with 8 points. A1 Tomyl played a fine defensive game at right guard. February 7 Journeying to Clinton for the first time in many years, Maynard came from behind to soundly trounce the Clinton team to the tune of 50-36. The game was a thriller from start to finish with Captain Wasiluk tossing in 17 points. A1 Tomyl was a big factor in the Maynard victory, as he scored 12 points. February 13 Boston Gardens Acton was Maynard’s next victim as the Boys of Maynard High continued to roll along on the vic- tory trail. Playing at the Boston Garden in what v,-as one of the most thrilling games of the year, Maynard nosed out Acton 26-25. Oskirka was high scorer with 9 points. February 14 Journeying to Marboro for the second time this year, Maynard nosed out a hard fighting Marl- ( 4 - BOYS ' BASKFTBAI I. l-iru Row: W. Bain, S. ' I ' anchcwski, V. Oskirka, I . Wasiluck, A. Tomyl, W. Gruber, G. I.uker Second Row: Coach Lawson, M. Popieniuck, C.. Mariani, Fi. I.ambert, CL Howes, J. ' Veracka, ' ' X ' . Penniman Third Row: |. MacDonald, li. Ronianowski. G. Robinson I. Robinson boro team as we came From behind to win, 26-2 i. he ’ame got out ol the hands of the otticials as the players w ' ere using rougliliouse tactics on each other. The game never did get under control and Maynard had to fight to the end to w ' in this game. Captain Wasiluk scored 10 points for Maynard while A1 Tomyl played a good game at the back defense. March 7 Maynard was rolling along with an acceptable basketball record wdien they were toppled by a fast moving team From C.oncorcl. The Concord c]uintet had everything, and wdth Joe Callahan scoring 17 points it was all they needed. May- nard could barely make a game of it as they were totally baffled by their opponents. March 11 In the last game of the season, Maynard avenged an earlier defeat by Chelmsford when they trampled their rivals by a score of , 5-30. Coming fast in the last minutes of play the Maynard c]uintet moved ahead on Captain Wasi Ink’s basket and then went farther ahead on scores by George How ' es and again by Captain Wasiluk. Chelms- ford threatened, but Maynard had a smashing vic- tory with Mike Popcinuick scoring lb points and George I.uker and )oe MacITonald getting 10 points each. Bill)’ Gruber played a fine game at the guard spot. All in all, the Maynard team is to be congrat- ulated on its 19d7 season. ( 4 ) Baseball With the first game drawing dangerously close, Coach Lawson was forced to call the squad for practice in the cold and inclement weather. To get all the practice and drill possible, the squad was divide d into the hitting and fielding groups which had the squads interchanging at Alumni Field and Crowe Park. The outlook for this ball season is rather dim as the team is mostly built on rookies who have not yet developed into fast running, clean field- ing, and hard hitting ball players. The task of carrying Maynard through the season will rest upon such able veterans as Captain George Luker, Fred Wasiluk, George Ffowes, and Carlo Mariani. Luker is a capable shortstop and Wasiluk is a vet- eran catcher of four years. Howes and Mariani are both pitchers. All four hit a long ball and should take up the slack that is left by the rook- ies. Luker and Howes are the speed-demons of the team and should be a big help to the team when a run or two is needed to win. April 15 (Tues.) — Concord April 22 (Tues.) — Weston April 25 (Fri.) — Hudson April 30 (Wed)— Milford May 4 (Sun.) — St. Mary’s at Milford May 6 (Tues.) — Wayland May 9 (Fri.) — Marlboro May 13 (Tues.) — Weston May 14 (Wed.) — Milford May 16 (Fri.) — Clinton May 18 (Sun.) — St. Mary’s May 20 (Tues.) — Hud.son May 23 (Fri.) — Clinton May 25 (Sun.) — St. Charles of Waltham May 27 (Tues.) — Marlboro f Home Games) Maynard at Concord (April 15) The Concord High School nine pasted George Howes and Carlo Mariani when they pushed across 6 runs in the fifth inning for a 12 to 4 triumph over the Maynard team. The game was litterly booted away as we con- tributed no less than 8 errors. Dickie Finan was master of the Maynard team as he scattered 10 hits and 4 runs over 9 innings. Versatile Fred Wasiluk, the hard hitting backstop, was the only bright spot in the Maynard loss when he came up with 3 hits in 4 trips. Maynard at Hudson (April 25) Despite a heavy mist and light rain the May- nardites banged out a 6 to 1 victory over Hudson at Riverside Park in a Midland League game. Carlo Mariani pitched a 4 hit ball and struck out 9 for his first win of the season. Wasiluk again came through with 4 hits. Maynard at Milford (April 30) On a cold day which was better suited for foot- ball, Chick Vodoloto outpitched Carlo Mariani to gain a 5 to 2 victory. Luker came up with 3 hits vvhich were of little u.se to the Maynard squad. St. Mary ' s (Milford) at Milford (May 5) George Howes pitched a 2 hit shutout and struck out 9 to gain his first victory of the year. George Luker and Fred Wasiluk batted the ball all over the place to account for 5 of the runs. Captain Luker hit 3 doubles and a single. Wayland at Maynard (May 6) Buzz Bowers struck out 17 batters to give Way- land a 3-2 decision over Maynard. Jackie Swan- son, a Freshman, scattered 6 hits and well de- served to win his first game. Luker and Fred again came up with 2 hits apiece. Marlboro at Maynard (May 9) Fred Wasiuk and George Luker ganged up on Dave Lynch to send home 2 runs in the ninth to give Maynard a 5-4 victory over Marlboro. Carlo Mariani was consistent enough to hold back most of the Marlboro threats. Mariani and Howes also came up with 2 hits apiece. Maynard at Weston (May 13) Jackie Swanson pitched good enough ball to gain his first victory of the season by turning F. Penniman, Ci:ach Lawson, V. Oskirka, W. Bain, G. Luker, F. Wasiluk, A. Tomyl, Assistant Coach Sebastian, R. Brooks ]. Perrillo, ]. Robinson, G. Robinson, L. White, G. Howes, J. Veracka, C. Mariani, J. Swanson, J. AfacDonald, A, Terrasi, back Weston 6-4. The turning point came when Jerry Robinson tripled and Mariani followed with a homer. Luker kept up the barrage with a double and Fred followed with another. Coach Lawson was delighted to settle things with his old college roommate, John Proctor, coach at Weston. Milford at Maynard (May 14) Milford outlasted the Maynard onrushes to take the lead in the Midland League race. Milford hopped on George Howes for 4 runs and Carlo Mariani was brought in to put out the fire al- though he was also in hot water at times. May- nard definitely outhit their opponents as Howes, Wasiluk, Luker, White, and Gene Robinson all came up with more than 1 hit. It was a heart- breaker for the Lawsonites to lose. Clinton at Maynard (May 16) Pat Vitone of Clinton High handcuffed the May- nard hitters scattering 9 hits, while his mates were piling up 7 runs from the offerings of Carlo Mariani and Jackie Swanson. The Maynard of- fense had little fight that day and its defensive strategy also was low. Maynard averted a shut- out when Wasiluk tripled and came home as Ver- acka was beating out an infield hit. Hudson at Maynard (May 20) Behind the 7 hit pitching of Carlo Mariani the Maynard High School baseball team batted out a 14 to 4 victory. Hudson threw a scare into May- nard, scoring 2 runs in the first innings, but then Maynard came back to trample John Costidio and John Sims for 17 hits and 14 runs. George Luker and Fred Wasiluk were the hitting stars with 3 hits apiece. Maynard at Clinton (May 23) Maynard High really turned on the heat to avenge an earlier victory and win over a weak hitting Clinton team 4 to 2. George Howes al- lowed 4 hits and struck out 12 for the big feature of the day. The daring base running of Carlo Mariani was a big factor in Maynard’s victory. St. Charles of Waltham at Maynard (May 25) Playing their first Sunday game in the history of Maynard the Lawsonites batted out a 7 to 1 victory before the rain halted the game after 7 innings. Jackie Swanson started and was relieved by Howes who pitched ball for 5 innings. Again Captain George Luker was the hitting star with 2 hits and three runs. Maynard at Marlboro (May 27) Carlo Mariani really turned on his pitching charms to turn back the Marlboro Club with 4 hits and 1 run. The most sparkling play was when George Luker .scored all the way from first on Freddy’s timely hit. Dave Lynch had the Maynard team hitting grounders into the dirt and we considered ourselves lucky to win. It was a good game all around. Weston at Maynard (June 2) The Maynard High School baseball team won its fifth game in a row in the last game of the sea- ■son to bring their record to 9 gains and 5 losses. They slugged out an 1 1 to 1 win over a hapless Weston nine in 7 innings. Jack Swanson gave 4 hits and fanned 8 for his third win of the season. A1 Tomyll and Fred Wasiluk were the big batters with a single and a double. George Luker, who only one hour before had returned after thirteen hours on a train, had a double to drive in a run and score 3 runs himself. Fil U Row. A. Morton. E. Nilges, B. Parker, C. Whitney, T. White, E. Jones Second Row. D. King, J. Klemola, V. Krysieniel, N. Martinson, V. Nowick, J, LeSage, V. Hakala Third Rou M. Lehto. H. Nfarchrnt. Miss Kenneally. H. Priest. D Dimerv Girls ' Athletics Thi.s year the girls of Maynard High organized a basketball team under the supervision of Miss Kennealy. Since the gym was available only one afternoon a week, the girls were able to practice- only on Friday afternoon, certainly not a day con- ducive to good practice! Part of the time was spent in learning basic rules which most of us needed, since we’ve usually played according to boys’ rules. Connie Whitney was elected captain and Barbara Parker, manager. Because they lacked sufficient practice the girls played only intramural games. The seniors made- up one team ancf juniors the other, with freshmen and sophomores as subs. Although the girls played no real games they certainly had a lot of fun and next year they hope to ha e a team that Maynard High can be proud of. The following are the girls who reported for practice. Seniors E. Jones T. White A. Morton C. Whitney B. Parker D. Dionne P. Nilges N. Chodynicky |. Dockerty Sophomores A. Hinds H. Nee V. Hakala Freshman Juniors V. Novick V. Krysieniel [. Klemola P. Blanchette I . f.eSage N. Martinsen D. Dimery M. Lehto B. Priest G. Parker D. King E. Marchant ( S2 ) Screech Owl News Flash Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Get your latest copy of the Screech Owl” News Flash and read the Scoop” of the year! He’s been making the rounds from Freshman to Senior, and he’s still looking for the Lost Week-end . . . What really goes on in that second period chemistry class when Nellie goes into the dark room? ... It seems as if Alice’s tide has finally Ebbed” . . . Vivian Helander likes Finnish Marks . . . Does P.A.D. stand for Prowling Around Desks?” . . . Helen Arcicz insists she got the wrong number” . . . What is M. Bain’s favorite fruit? Dates? . . . Do the Lukers keep up with the Joneses? Here’s a note we found: Dear Joan, Would you like ten orchids or shall I buy the Hawes’ busi ness? A. Carbary.” What book has Carlo Red?” It certainly isn’t one by Arthur Murray . . . And Shirley Bcford is learning Howe . . . Did Imelda tap the water main? . . . Which proverb pertains to Evelyn: Absence makes the heart grow fonder” or Out of sight, out of mind?” . . . Who’s Who” in Vinnie Russo’s book? . . . Paul’s roommate at Har- vard certainly interests Jean, and if you have seen him, do you blame her? ... Is Florence bringing Steve to the cleaners? No, they’re both in the business . . . Two in love are Jiggsie and June . . . Claire doesn’t like cocoa because she drinks coffee now . . . Join the thou.sands of satisfied listeners who hear P. Greeno sing Racing to the Room” and It Takes Time” . . . E. Maki gets inspirations of being a poet, even if his looks don’t show it . . . M. Crowe is reading a magnificent masterpiece by a Chinese author, Who Now” . . . Shirley Wil- cox would be Jolly well, if — JoHy. well? . . . Who has an Eppidemic” on Rita Anelons? . . . Is Higgins’ theme .song, Nancy with the Laugh- ing Face?” . . . Why do all the boys like coffee in Muzzey’s? Natch! A cute waitress! . . . What does Priest pick up in his pick-up . . . Dedicated to the boys in fifth period English class — A is for people who are awfully smart; B is for people who take it to heart; C is for people who can’t get a B,” D is for people like me. ... So the story goes that Gene gets the lower marks but Jerry gets them on his report card (Edi- tor’s note: no hard feelings ' ) . . . Doris is doing a good job of jacking” up . . . sfc Senior Saga Listen my dassmates and you shTT hear Of the class of ’47 which has no peer. For the last four years together we’ve met And stored up memories we ll never forget. Left behind will be (diarlie’s voice, Gordon’s cars and Stash’s poise. Red Hamilton’s hair and Patsy’s grin, Fritz’ and Luker’s will to win. The prettiest girls in school we boast, Edith, Ardelle, Arlene - - Quite a host Of girls to light the eyes of any fella Are Roberta, Liz, Vivian, and Stella. In the brainy” group A1 Goodrich is our pride. With Elinor, Ann Marie, and Lena at his side, Mary Hogan and Barbara G. you can’t compare. While Connie and Barbara Parker do their share. ( ) We have Helen, Thelma, Ann, and Flo, Horace, two Victors, a Peter and Joe, Isie, Marcella, Mildred, and Joyce, With Eddie, Edgar, and Frank for boys. We’ve Howe, Barilone, Torppa, Krysieniel, Y Two Dorises, a Francis and a Liddell, We ' ve Williams Gruber, Wehkoja, Tobin, and N Bain, And Buscemi, McCarthy, Cannella, and Schwenke A arc Marys by name. , R Five vets have we -and are we proud. Of Tobin and Murray; they’re part of our crowd. Lawler, MacGuigan, and Higgins are swell; In short, all five of them ring the bell. We’ve Dorothys Boothroyd and Ayottc, too. Irene, Lillian, Teresa to name a few f Helen Arcisz, Julia, Olga, Antonettc, Tomyl, Sheridan, Russo we’ll ne’er forget. I C Ray and Zance arc (.|uifc a team. And Peggy and (.harlotte arc right on the beam, Top it with Marion, Luda, Marie — now there. Isn’t our (lass beyond compare? ISAIU I i.A Koski, ' A 1 Theme Songs % It’s Wonderful Graduation Come Rain or Come Shine Barbie and Ronnie Oh, You Beautiful Doll M. Bain Oh Johnny Nellie Who Wouldn’t Love You Fred to Ardcllc I Dream of Jcannic M. Popicniuck 1 he Egg and I Thelma and Benny Necessity School Give Me hive Minutes More I. Koski Strange Love |iinc and Jiggs Oh! What it Seemed to Be The |unior Prom I Didn’t Mean a Word I Said Eb and Alice Sebastian Irene Something Sentimental Cdass Ring It’s Been a Long, Long ' Lime A1 and Vi All that Glitters is Not Gold J. Bumpus I ' or It Was Mary Ciharles Ciarbary Here Comes Heaven Again E. Nilgcs I’m Always Cihasing Rainbows Roger I Wish that I COuld Hide Inside this l.ctter E. Walsh Love Me P. Hogan 1 Guess I’ll Gel the Papers and Go Home (iloria aflei work ( ) Our School pertains to Maynard, where we attend our school; is our Aptness to land upon the dunce’s stool. tells you of our Yawning as we ri.se .soon after dawn; means we’d rather arrive at Noon than so early in the morn. stands for our test Answers, received with wandering eye; is for the Right one we never .seem to spy. stands for our Daily Duty to attend our classes dear. Until we can look forward to the end of this school year. reminds us of Homework which we receive each day; means that I do it in a hurried sort of way. stands for a Good mark, which some of us never see, stands for the Hundreds that aren’t received by me. Putting these letters together You find they spell Maynard High, A school we ll never forget As the years go rolling by. Barbara Prikst, ’50 - 4 ; = 1 : There once was a pupil named West, With his head on his desk he would rest; He awoke with a fright. For ’twas late in the night. He had not gone home with the rest! In her class Sue prepared to recite While chewing her gum with delight; She swallowed the gum. Her stomach went numb. Now she’s buried six feet out of sight. On his desk Simon carved out his name. Hoping thus to achieve lasting fame; He broke a strict rule. And was kept after school. He got a red ticket what a shame! Gi ' rai n Kavanagh, ’49 Robfri 0(ai thto, ’49 The Roving Reporter Visits The Typing Room (3rd period) First take Stella S. Who’s typing with grace; Nine words out of ten She stops to erase. And Cannella here Types like a whiz. She’s slamming away Like nobody’s biz! There’s Mildred Hill With no time to lose, Typing away-- But where are her shoes? And Antoinette M. Has a nice Underwood; Maybe that’s why Shes’ doing so good. Buscemi is here. But I don’t know where - All I can hear is Her voice in the air. MacCiarthy and Dodo Arc doing all right. I can hardly say Their work is a sight. Marcella is .|uict, Figuring her sum, While Julia is snapping Away with her gum! Ayotte and Hinds Are in the front row. With teacher right there They just can’t go slow! So that’s a picture Of Stenography 2, And an example Of what these gals can do. Van, ’47 ¥(c Opinions We’re going to write about some of our pals. Some of the Sophomore boys and gals. About the way we see them act. Some of it nonsense, but mostly it’s fad. First of all there’s Helen and Ann Both of whom are spic and span. Ann Luker’s really on the ball When it’s a boy she’s trying to haul. When it comes to being silly Helen Bakun is really a dilly. Ojalheto and Higgins are quite a pair, When it comes to fighting they’re always there. It’s things like these we do regret That there arc not more boys like Priest to get. He’s not a boy with cheek of tan” But he’s better than dreaming of Frankie or Van. Guy and Sal are really on the beam. With the drum and the .sax they make a swell team. Gene and Jerry are the football twins. That’s why Maynard always wins. do fiml two studious people is rare. But Virginia and Gerald make quite a pair. In case of fire the first one out Would be jack Howes, without a iloubt. Now Kevin can be smart and silly too, Ciouhl you be the same if this were you? When Tt comes to )oe (iorcoran he’s c]uite a jester. And many a teacher he loves to pester. Joan ' Forpixi is one of the neatest. While Nancy Stalker is the sweetest. Ann d’hompson’s marks never go down And Ralph is really the class clown. George, Vinny, and Charlie are rough. But when you know them they’re not so tough. Rose and Mary are the best of friends. Though their arguing never ends. You all know that Joe MacDonald is best When it comes to taking a football test. Billy Sarvela will come out on top; When it comes to studies he’s no flop. With us our teachers are all of the best, Athough we never give them a rest. We’ve already gone through two long years But when we leave we’ll shed some tears. I84y is a memorable date When gold was found in a western state; But 1949 will beat it no doubt For that’s the year they’ll let us Sophomores out! |iiNi ' M (iuiNNi ss, Pi c.r.v Oatfcs, ’49 What Would You Do With Arteriosclerosis? This question was put to some of the Seniors; here are their answers. Arteriosclerosis means, for the benefit of those who do not know, the harden- ing of the walls of the arteries. Lena Messier — Get glasses? Doris Dionne — What ' s that? John Zancewicz — Are you talking English? Patricia Higgins — Peed it. William Gruber — Throw it away. Edgar Olsen — I’d put it on. Marie Porazzo — Go to bed. Helen Arci.sz — Look it up in a dictionary. Robert Murray — I’d be sick. Raymond Van Vorse — I’d put salt and pepper on it. Doris Kytola — Where is it? Albert Goodrich — Put it in a bathing suit. Classified Ads For Sale: Hotaches.” All kinds! See C. Lehto. Anxious to get rid of: 1 red ticket, slightly used. See G. Parker. Reward! For finder of M. MacCarthy’s green fountain pen. P. S. It cost $3.00! Wanted: A package of razor blades. See D. Spence. For Sale! One practically new shorthand note- book. See T. White. Wanted! One Ford V-H. Important! It must have wheels- big wheels. C. Spurred. Needed: More time in 2nd period to read C. M.’s notes. Bernice. Young man desiring to meet another young per- son, room 12, 7th period. Object: seat changing. A1 Fava. Help Wanted! Looking for an intelligent per- son who can master Latin. Object: higher marks. D. Van Vorse Shoes for sale! All kinds. Peggy Stewart. Wanted! Detective to distinguish the Man- ninens and the Robinsons. The W.O.O. is stumped. Hopeful: For more laughs in ’48. E. Arcieri. Urgent! Need ride to and from work! Walk is too much. M. Terrasi, A. Belli, A. Sharpe. Male help wanted: to move chairs in audi- torium. My talented fingers will type for you. M. Bus- cemi. Wanted: gum concession at M.H.S. Julie D’Amico. I am looking for a place to spend my recesses. F. MacCarthy. — So are we — J. Howe, J. Zancewicz, R. Van Vorse, A. Krysieniel. Would like a silencer 7th period. V. Oskirka. For Sale! Shirt with lipstick stains. Joe Carew. Raymond Van Vorse, ’47 Love Tell him he’s a rat; See if he’ll care. Call him a skunk. It should curl his hair! Say he’s a dog; That’s quite a dare. Call him a snake Just out of his lair. Say he’s an ape As big as a bear; But, gal when you whistle You’ll still find him there! Van, ’47 Jokes Mr. Jones: Well son, how are your marks? Son: They’re under water. Mr. ones: What do you mean, under water? Son: Below C” level. Miss Tierney: Jerry, how does it happen that your theme, ”Our Dog,” is word for word the same as your brother’s? Jerry: Same dog. Joanne: It must be terrible to be a singer and realize you can never sing again. A. Carbary: Yeah, but it’s much worse when the singer doesn’t realize it. V. Hytonen: You used to say I was all the world to you. Porky: Yes, but my knowledge of geography was so limited then. ( « 6 ) Mr. Lerer: The more one studies, the more one realizes and is convinced that nature surely is won- derful. Edward Lalli, have you anything to add. E. Lalli: Yes, indeed! Thousands of years ago nature didn’t know a thing about people having to wear glasses. But look how conveniently she placed our cars! I ' eaclicr: And now Barbara will recite. If I Were a Dove, I’d Flee. Barilonc: Wonder what a dove eyed flea is! I riest: When you kiss a girl today you get either a paint or a grease job. Sign in laundry: We do not tear your laundry with machinery we do it carefully by hand. Belida: Mow’d you make out with that million- aire’s daughter? Gruber: Terrible; no hits, no runs, no heiress. Robert (.ortoran, who is known for his stories, was relating one of his dangerous escapades to Spence and Lambert. Yes, there we were, sur- rounded by natives! They uttered savage cries and beat the ground with their dubs.” Spence, listening to story interrupted, ’’Golfers, probably.” (..annibal: What are we having for supper to night ?” f.ook: ’’’Fwo old maids.” L;,nnibal ' Oh, left (nc ' cs again O. Hill: ’’Did you hear the story about the baby and the horse?” R. Ojahlehto: No, but I’m sure it was written with mite and mane.” This was one of those rare compositions passed into an English teacher by a Freshman. THE MULE T he mewl is hardier than a gusc or a turkic. It has two legs to walk with and two more to kick with and wear’s wings for ears. It is stubborn- ly backward about coming forward.” Roses are red Violets are blue Rain on the roof Reminds me of you - Drip, drip, drip. George and Liz I draw the line al kissing She said in accents fine. But he was a football hero. And of course he crossed the line. Driver: I want a gla.ss of water for the radiator, and a thimbleful of oil for the motor. Attendant: f ouldn’t I cough in your tires for )’OU ? Bain: You better not fool with that girl. I hear she carries a gun in her purse. Aiaieri That’s O.K. I like women with arms Autograph GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 19 4 7 1 NEW IDEA STORE On this Our 40th Anniversary MAY WE EXTEND Congratulations to the Class of ’47 n PEMlt SOEIEiy OE MMift JACOB’S MARKET ★ Choice Meats and Groceries ★ 104 Main Street Maynard Telephone 527 PEOPLES THEATRE MAYNARD The House of Hits Phone 565- W1 Day or Night MANN’S TAXI Waiting Room and Stand Cor. Walnut and Main Streets MAYNARD. MASS. Cars Furnished for All Occasions Pizza - Spaghetti House PIEROZZI BROS.. 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