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

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1948 volume:

7 iJt uil rUBLhHED TWICE A YEAR BY THE PUPILS OF MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOL II E € E M B E K I $1 4 B Table of rontents Literary 9-14 Dedication 3 Editorials 4 Pictures — Faculty — New Members 5 Pictures — New Arrivals 6 Activities 7 Literary 9-14 Sports 15 Pictures — M. H. S. Heroes of ' 48 16 Football 17-21 Picture — Our World in Sport 18 Picture — Our World in Sport 20 Bowling 21 Field Hockey 22 Picture — Field Hockey Squad 23 The Mailman 24 Looking Back — Alumni 25-27 Freshman Fancies — Superlatives 28 Sophomore Supers — Superlatives 29 Picture — After One P. M 50 Wise Old Owl 31 ree€ h Owl Staff Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager . Assistant Managers Photography Alumni Exchanges Activities Wise Old Owl Boys’ Athletics Girls’ Athletics Art Senior Literary Board Literary Department Circulation Secretaries James Duckworth Nancy Stalker Anna Belli j Arlene Kaplan Robert Priest ( Ethel Boulden I Peggy Oates Ann Freeman Norma O’Neil Carol Lee Downey Joanne Paananen Nancy Weckstrom Thomas Cocco John Korsman Robert Larsen Ann Hinds Rachel Keto Mary DiGrappa Carol Lee Downey Warren Garlick Mary Suita Norma Martinsen Marjorie O’Connell { Wa rren Garlick Leona Lankiewicz Mary Suita Peggy Oates Ann Hinds Helen Sebastynowicz Albert Fava Dorothy Dimery Norma Martinsen Ann Weckstrom Betty Ann Hatch Miss Dorothy Marsden Advisers-. Miss Mary Coleman dedication To the members of the classes of ’51 and ’52 - to you who have been with us a year, and to those of you who newly arrived, we dedicate this December, 1948 issue of The Screech Owl. Leadership Editorials Cleanse Your Speech Do you ever stop and listen to yourself talk? Well, you ought to try it once in a while and I’m sure you would hear yourself using such expressions as you was, she don’t, this here book, them books, me and him, you must learn him, he ain’t, we can’t find no place to live, we done it, I seen him. Now check down this list and see if we’re not correct. If you use one of these expressions in all probability you use them all or most of them, for they are typical of the speaker who is unwilling to observe the accepted conventions of speech. Now we shall give you some examples of how we, the people in general, murder the English language. For example, when you say Aincha, did you know the word is of Siamese origin, and pronounced as spelled, means Ain’t you?,’’ modern version of Are you not?’’ D’jhu comes from early Semitic, is pronounced Ju,” and means Did you?’’ Gotta, probably low Dutch, is pronounced as it looks, meaning Have you a . . . ?’’ or I must.’’ Harrya, from the Comanche, is a form of saluta- tion meaning How are you?’’ Jeet, possibly Hungarian, is a modern interrogation as Jeet yet?’’ meaning Did you eat yet?’’ K’min comes from Indo-Chinese and is pronounced as Kuh-min,” invitational form meaning Come in,’’ or Enter.” Aynet, of Tibetan origin, is frequently used in everyday conversation as Aynet hot?” much simpler than its forebear, Is it not?” but means the same. Swati, of obscure origin, is pronounced Swat-eye,” modern condensation of That is what I ...” as Swati thought” and Swati told you.” ' These sayings are very popular in the United States and they enter, in all probability, in your everyday conversation. If you want to improve your diction, stop and check yourself frequently until you have successfully mastered the English language. Nancy Stalker, ’49 James Duckworth, 49 Just what is leadership? It is the art of directing others in conduct and achievement to obtain a position of influence and power over the lives of others. It is the ambition of many, but few there are who reach the heights of true greatness in that field. That is what is lacking in Maynard High. The students leave everything up to a certain few and never do anything about being leaders themselves. The individual thinks that he or she could never be a leader, for the simple reason that he is actually afraid to attempt to attain- ing the objective. A true leader, above all, must have confidence in himself; if he doesn’t, who will? Look what Napoleon’s unsurpassed confidence got him. Some students do not try to be leaders because they have no sense of responsibility, but if they tried to take charge of some affair or take part in different acti- vities, such as socials, football games, sports, drama- tics, they would soon find themselves getting good practice in leadership. Another virtue that is derived from leadership is personality. It forms one’s character to a great ex- tent. It teaches one to be at all times alert, sincere, honest, efficient, loyal, and self-sacrificing. How true is the proverb: He who has strength of character develops personality, which is the motive force of leadership.” Not only is it true in Maynard High but it holds true for all Alma-Maters, that most of the students, do comparatively little thinking for themselves but in principle and counsel follow their more aggressive companions. If you really try, you too can be a leader like any other individual and you will find true that the power to lead others in the way of better things is a wonder- ful gift, and to the one who uses it well, the world gives full measure of honor and glory. Come on students of Maynard High — be aggres- sive — be a leader. ( 4 ) Nancy Stalker, 49 Introducing . . . Our New Faculty Members ““I, Comraeraal uep Our New Arrivals BOYS 2nd Row: G. Van Son, J. Bowse, J. Conly 1st Row: R. Preston, J. Doran GIRLS B. Stowe, B. Rich, B. Doran ( 6 ) Activities Football Rally September 17, 1948 Maynard ' s orange and black opened its season with Chelmsford by a rip-roaring send off from all the students. The rally was as follows: Introduction Mr. A. Lerer Pep Talk Mr. Mattioli Cheer for Mr. Mattioli Maynard High School Song Pep Talk Mr. Lawson Cheer for Coach Lawson Captain Case, Captain Robinson Cheer for Football Captains Cheer for the Team Song As the Backs Go Tearing By” Pep Talk Mr. Bondelevitch Cheer for Coach Bondelevitch The Maynard High School Hymn closed the pro- gram. It was grand to see the enthusiasm shown at this rally as school spirit is half the job. Welcome Dance September 24, 1948 Where were You on the evening of September 24? Why of course, you were at the Senior Social to wel- come the freshmen into high school. The auditorium was gayly decorated in green which was significant. At first, it seemed the boys were shy, but soon everyone was dancing to the music of Salamone’s orchestra. At intermission, refreshments were served in the gym by the seniors. An enjoyable evening under the direction of Miss Tierney and the Committee members came to a close at eleven-thirty. Junior Social October 11, 1948 It certainly was wonderful.” That is what every- one said about the Junior Hallowe’en Dance. A large crowd was present to enjoy the smooth music and talented vocalist of Johnny Arena’s orchestra. One of the features of the evening was an Elimination Dance in which everyone participated, the winners being Harold Holoppa and his partner, Angie Greeno, who were presented with cash prizes. Refreshments were served at Intermission followed by an hour’s dancing and it was with regret that everyone heard the last dance announced. We are grateful to Miss Collins and the Committee members for an enjoyable evening. Football Rally October 7, 1948 No matter how big, no matter how small, Maynard is followed by the best of them all. Yes, Maynard is proud of its loyal fans among the student body. This spirit was shown when Maynard was to meet Concord. An excited group cheered at the following program : Introduction Mr. A. Lerer Pep Talk Mr. Mattioli Cheer for Mr. Mattioli Pep Talk Mr. Lawson Cheer for Coach Lawson Speakers K. Dwinell, G. Robinson Cheers for K. Dwinell, G. Robinson Cheer for the Team Song As the Backs Go Tearing By” Pep Talk Mr. Bondelevitch Cheer for Coach Bondelevitch Maynard High School Hymn Our loyalty to Maynard High is like a flame that will not die.” Fire Prevention Assembly October 15, 1948 Fire Prevention Week is known throughout many states for the protection of our homes, forests, and everything and everyone dear to us. It was during this week that the classes were summoned into the auditorium where Mr. Lerer introduced Chief Wilson, who spoke briefly to us about the hazards of fire. The stage was equipped to display on a small scale just what happens when people are careless. After this, an amusing cartoon on fire was shown, followed Danny Boy Barbara Doran by a film on the nature of fire. This all proved to be Polonaise (Chopin) William Sarvela very interesting and I ' m sure put all of us on the Selections Orchestra alert. Music Director Miss E. Colburn � � Assembly October 15, 1948 And thus came to a close another assembly of which we can be justly proud. ♦ � A very entertaining assembly was given under the direction of Miss Wilson. Yes, those Sophomores really have talent. The program was as follows: Introduction Barbara Manchester Reading — Look What You Did, Christopher” O. Nash. Robert Larson, Henry Nowick Trumpet Solo — Stardust” Edward D’Amico A Skit The Study Hour” CAST Mr. Parent Frank Sotrines Mrs. Parent Marian Weir Gertrude Parent Mary Labowicz Gerry Parent George Anelons Dan Paul Murphy Catherine Angelina Greeno Russell Carlisle John Taylor Ethel Carlisle Carol Novick Margaret Gertrude Cuddy Carl Thomas Cocco Trumpet Solo — Birth of the Blues” Edward D’Amico As you can see from the above cast this assembly was one of the finest. National Education Week A fine assembly was held in the Auditorium under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Clair. Each student parti- cipating represented a different nationality. The program was as follows: Selections Orchestra Pledge to the Flag Audience Star Spangled Banner Audience Master of Ceremonies George Van Son Land of Hope and Glory Chorus Freedom of Worship Barbara Mitzcavitch Ich Leebe Dick Barbara Doran Centennial of the Swedish Pioneer ....Patricia Meister Romance (Sibelius) Rachel Keto Between Two Loves Rose Terras! Loch Lomond Chorus National Honor Society Assembly Friday, November 12, 1948 A very impressive assembly was held to welcome new members into the Maynard Chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society. The program was as follows: Selections M. H. S. Orchestra Scripture Reading A. Lerer, Principal Salute to the Flag Assembly Chorus Lord’s Prayer” Introduction John Porazzo, President Interpretations: Character Rose Terras! Scholarship William Sarvela Leadership Nancy Stalker Service Viola Heckala Chorus Down South” Announcement of new members ....A. Lerer, Principal Accordion Selections Albert Mariani Presentation of Pens Ruth I. Wilson, Sponsor Congratulations Mary A. Doyle The assembly was brought to a close by the singing of the Maynard High School Hymn. Following this, a reception was held for the mem- bers and their parents and friends. The purchase of the National Honor Society pins was made possible through the contribution of the Maynard Lodge of Elks. Senior Social November 12, 1948 Again Maynard High had people coming from everywhere to attend one of the senior dances. This time celebrating Armistice Day, the auditorium was decorated in red, white, and blue. The feature of the evening was two door prizes which were won by Herbert Mallinson and Barbara Mitzcavitch. The mellow music was provided by Johnny Arena’s or- chestra and refreshments were served in the gym during intermission. Eleven-thirty brought to a close an evening which was enjoyed by all. ( 8 ) Literary What A Day With low funds in the treasury, the M. H. S. field hockey team was unable to hire a bus for the trip to Framingham. The only alternative was to go by car. Miss Tier- ney volunteered hers and Helen Sebastanowicz was also willing. Last, but not least, I was called on to supply Pop’s limousine. But since it was in use for that day, Joan (Torppa) volunteered to get Tony’s. Then the fun began. Joan got in one side and slammed the door. When she slammed her side, my side sprang and vice versa. We solved that by tying them shut with a pair of shin-guards. Finally, after stopping for some players, we took off. We had a vague idea that we were going to Framingham, but we didn’t know how to get there. With Miss Tierney in the lead and Helen follow- ing, things looked all right as we went through town and into Sudbury. Rolling along, everything looked rosy UNTIL we came to a steep hi ll. Joan, my assistant, shifted the car into second. It still wouldn’t work so I shifted the car into first. Then out of a clear sky the lovely, (heh, heh), lovely car stalled. There we were, helpless (hmmm) in the Hills of Sudbury. Some kind-hearted soul with a nice Buick con- vertible came roaring along and in answer to our frantic pleas stopped and pushed Tony’s lovely heap until it started. By then smoke was pouring up through the floor boards. We merely opened the window to let out the smoke and FROZE, and that is no lie. We weren’t discouraged, OH NO, I should say not. Not us. Not M. H. S. girls. To prove it we went out and beat the Framingham team by a score of 9 to 0. The trip home was much easier than the ride over. Though we were subject to laughter of the rest of the gang we w ' ould do it again to get another victory like that. I’m also sure that we will never forget that trip to Framingham in that gorgeous refugee from the scrap heap. Nancy Stalker, ’49 At The Movies The line is getting longer The people push and shove. The whole town always shows up To see the stars they love. Of course, You could have guessed it The group is mostly girls. Who stand and stare or giggle. Each one is in a whirl. At last they all get seated But we know that won’t last; The days when girls sat quietly Have long been gone, and past. Of course they each need popcorn And so they stumble out. Now You, perhaps think that’s bad Until they start to shout. Again they’re in their places The show’s about to start. And when the actor’s name comes Each one controls her heart. Alas, they’re very thirsty And out again they go. If this keeps up much longer They’ll never see the show. But now the place is quiet They’re ready for a shock, And sure enough it happens. The killer’s in the clock. The crowd goes wild and hollers The captives start to run. Right now, they thing it’s over But no, the hero comes. Ah Yes, it all ends happy. Now down the aisles they file ; I guess that it was worth it. As each one has a smile. Carol Lee Downey, ’49 ¥H The Winner There were two boys. The first was a kind, cour- teous boy named Paul, who was a hard working music student. After he got through all his odd jobs and liis homework, he would practice at every chance he found. After ten years of steady practice he became an accomplished pianist. Now to turn to the rich boy, named Richard. He played the piano, but only when he wasn’t going out with girls in one of his cars his father gave him. And after ten years he could play the piano too; not bad, but not very good either. One day he saw Paul with a beautiful blonde named Regina, and naturally he wanted her, the vil- lain; the only trouble was that she liked Paul. Richard decided to duel with Paul, the prize, of course, being Regina. They arranged to have the duel on a talent program with both competing on the pianos. Richard played and the people were polite, so they clapped a little. Then Paul played, and he played so well that the people stopped the show by their applause. So it’s obvious who won, isn’t it? Paul committed suicide. Richard won. How could he lose ? His father owned the network, and he was also sponsor of the talent show. However, the final deci- sion was up to an impartial judge, who was Richard’s father. There isn’t anything that’s a sure bet. Warren Garlick, ’49 ♦ The Dream That Came True Well, Jean, it looks as if you’ll have to attend classes this summer so that you’ll be able to go into your second year of high school next September. I hope by now that you’ll know better than to be think- ing about those silly old horses all the time instead of doing your work.’’ The eyes of the young girl filled with tears as an elderly man said these words, after glancing from the report card he held in his hand into her pleading face. She thought of the many times she had visited her uncle’s horse ranch, located about five miles from her home. How weary she became and how long that road seemed to be, but she plodded along, feet burn- ing and tired muscles aching. In her heart she was not tired, but very happy, for she knew each step carried her closer to the large ranch with its rambling buildings and spacious stable. She could hardly refrain from running when she came in sight of the large farm, its buildings gleaming and shining, resplendent in the bright morning sun- light. The brood mares with their foals and colts were contentedly grazing while a few playful ones would nip and kick their mothers and fellow play- mates. All the while the magnificent stallion. Firefly, would watch over his herd of mares and colts as a shepherd watches over his flock, his proud head set on a beautifully crested neck, always alert, always searching, for the dangers which lurk on the plains and in the hills are many. All these things filled Jean’s heart full of happiness and joy, and the many miles of walking would soon be forgotten. She would sit on the gate and watch the frisky little colts galloping around and around the field. A certain little chestnut colt, whom Jean had grown to love from the first time she had ever seen him, would always be far ahead of the others in their wild races around the pasture. He would gallop as fast as the wind across the field, jump the wide stream at the end which flowed merrily down from the nearby hills, and return to where he had started long before the others had even gone half way. To Jean, sitting on the fence, he was a dream come true. How often she had sat in school dreaming of having a horse like this one! But to dream about something and have that dream come true are two entirely different things, and when she had first seen Goldy, as she had named him, she knew he was her dream in reality, although it seemed impossible for her to have anything as wonderful as this. Every day Jean perched on the gate and whistled for Goldy, and the little colt, hearing the familiar call, would trot over to the fence. There was always a large lump of sugar and a sweet carrot waiting for him. Many times he would impatiently stamp his tiny hoofs and give Jean a friendly nip. It didn’t take long for these two, a young girl and a little chestnut colt, to become very attached to each other. Goldy would follow Jean wherever she went, even braving high fences to be with his mistress. Then one day, as usual, Jean ran over to the fence and whistled for Goldy. She listened intently for the shrill whinny the little colt always had for her. But there was no answer today. She whistled again, this time a little more impatiently. Still no answer. She closely scrutinized the herd of horses, but nowhere could she see the glossy brown coat and flashy white stockings which identified the frisky little chestnut. The bright, sunny day suddenly became very cold and gloomy to the young girl standing at the gate. Shep, the ranch watchdog, walked over to her side and understandingly placed his paw upon her arm. Jean pushed him gently aside and ran in search of her uncle. When she found him, he was seated on the top rail of the corral watching a young colt being ( lO ) broken. She choked back her sobs and was just about to tell her uncle the entire story when a flash of white caught her eye. Peering through a small space between the bars, the sight she saw caused her heart to skip a beat. There in the corral, almost hidden by the clouds of dust he was kicking up, was her beloved horse, pitching, bucking, and kicking, his beautiful chestnut coat covered with sweat and streaked with dark red stains. Jean recognized the man on his back as Jed Steele, the toughest and mean- est cowboy on the ranch. He drove his spurs into Goldy’s heaving sides and cruelly whipped the horse until large welts appeared. All the helpless animal could do was to try to throw this merciless person off his back. But it was no use, for the ruthless cowboy was just as determined as the unharnessed spirit beneath him. When at last Jed dismounted and unsaddled the horse, Jean strode bravely over to the gate and waited for the cowhand to approach. When he did, she told him that it was not necessary to handle Goldy as he had done, but the proud cowboy just sneered and told her to mind her own business. Soon the hands left the corral, for it was time to go out on the range and round up the wild horses. Only Jean and her uncle remained. She remarked on the way Jed had ridden the young horse and her uncle replied by saying that he liked it no more than she, but because he was the best bronc buster of them all, he had been chosen to do the task, although it was far from finished. Finally her uncle also left to join his men and supervise the roundup, and Jean was left alone with Goldy. She whistled softly to him. He acted as though he did not hear her, and it was not until she whistled a second time and held out an appetizing sugar lump that he pricked up his ears and walked hesitantly over to the fence, stretching out his neck for the dainty ' tidbit. He nudged her for another sugar lump, and even though she had none, stayed close beside her. Suddenly a cry of pain swept through the sultry summer air! Quickly Jean ran into the ranchhouse and found her aunt awkwardly slumped in a chair, her face contorted with pain. She thought quickly. There were no telephones within walking or riding distance, and even if there were, there were no horses at the ranch, xcept Goldy, who was not saddle broken. The nearest doctor was in town, ten miles away. She commenced to call for help but hesitated, suddenly remembering that everyone was out on the range. What was she to do. In that one moment the final decision was made. She walked resolutely over to the corral and whistled softly. Goldy, upon whose speed and co-operation depended a matter of life or death, answered that whistle and stood quietly while she saddled him up — a job that four men had barely accomplished less than one half an hour before! Then, praying for the best, she mounted him and off they went. The horse which a grown man could not conquer by force was conquered with love and under- standing by a young girl! Goldy’s smooth, evenly cadenced canter fairly ate up the ground and in no time they had reached town and the doctor had been summoned. Just as Jean was walking Goldy in through the main gate of the ranch, her uncle and the cowhands rode up. Their faces expressed more surprise than any amount of words ever could hope to do when they saw this young girl fearlessly riding the bronc.” Simultaneously Jean’s father rode in, and upon hearing the entire story, told his daughter that if she would study especially hard at the beginning of next year, she would not have to go to scfiool this summer after all. Then Jean’s uncle, saying that he had a little bit to add, told his niece that he was presenting her with the horse she had always wanted. Everyone rejoiced at this wholehearted presentation, and Goldy seemed to understand, too, for he pressed his cold muzzle gently against the cheek of his mistress. To Jean, clinging tightly to Goldy’s soft neck, this certainly was The Dream That Came True! Norma Martinsen, ’ ' 50 Out of My Depth While ordinarily, I am able to grasp at least the basic fundamentals of a conversation, I always am far over my depth when the conversation swings to that favorite topic of American Youth: generally cars, more specifically hot rods.” Though I do not consider myself a complete idiot, that seems to be the opinion formulated by my auto- motive knowledge. And because I don’t light cigar- ettes with spark plugs, or use motor oil for sun tan cream, I become classed as that lowest of the low, that untouchable miscreant, the pedestrian. Oddly enough, however, the conversation starts off with almost a semblance of sanity, which disproves even more what is to follow. Generally it starts with a simple innocent question such as Whose car were you in last night?”, Who owns that black Ford?” or some similar seemingly innocent question. Then however, the diabolical hold which the auto- mobile possesses and easily maintains on the minds (ll) ot youtli asserts itself, generally in the form of de- moniacal, incoherent ravings of and about strange unheard of objects, seemingly from another land. Fiendish enough names they are too, outstanding among them being such insane phrases as straight pipes,” cut outs,” high compression heads,” dual intakes,” and so forth. Blood boils like a hot radiator, exhaust smoke probably inhaled while puttering amid four-wheeled pets courses forth from nostrils, and the pungent odor of gasoline vapor saturates the air. When my tortured ears can no longer stand this ceaseless babble, nor my nose the stench, I unobtrusively slip away, a misfit of the mechanical age, a poorer (in health) but wiser man, humbly asknowledging the automobile as my master. Gerald Kavanagh, ’49 A Visitor The wind shrieks — the windows rattle incessantly. The loose boards creak and groan, throwing A haunted effect over all. How dark the night, how pale the light. Cast from this crescent moon. But hark! A tap, tap is heard at the door. Hear it? It is distinguished clearly from the whiste of the wind through the leafless trees. And a voice we now hear moans, Open up, open up! 1 am the coming of winter.” Frances D’Amico, ’49 A Man Can ' t Win The town clock had just struck five, and Richard Bartlet, with his coat-collar turned up and his hands dug deep in the pockets of his tweed trousers, was going home to supper. He had had a hard day at the office and was still trying to figure a way of posing the question to his wife. Should he tell her frankly, or ask her nicely? Of course she would be disap- pointed, perhaps even angry. He crossed the street, kicked at a small stone, and continued on his way. Richard was a man nearing his forties, but because of long years of hard work in order to keep up to the extravagant demands of his wife, one could easily mistake him for fifty. Indeed, his hair had long passed the greying stage. .ind now it was thinning out around his ears. He was tall, heavily built, and one might even call him handsome, if one quick look was all that was given. However, he must have possessed some charming qualities in order to claim a wife like Emily. Emily was likewise tall, dark, and extremely grace- ful. Black hair and green eyes seem to be a danger- ous combination. If one did not know her, they would expect her to be shy, calm, and queenly. But to Richard, who had known her for the past eight years, her ability to wrap him around her little finger, slightly irritated him. Richard wanted a vacation. Florida. For many years now, he had wanted to visit there, and now a group of men from the office were going and had in- vited him along. All he had to do was ask his wife. He snapped his fingers and said aloud: Darn it! Why should she mind? How many times has she gone on vacations ? two, three, and four weeks at a time? Why, she’s been to New York, Maine, Canada, and California during the past year. Well, now it’s my turn. I’ll just tell her frankly that I think I need a vacation. After all, a man has to have some fun once in a while.” He walked up Bradd Street, took the corner at Elm, and headed for his house, with renewed courage. Emily had lit the fire when he arrived, and its flames cast weird shadows on the walls. Sitting in his favorite armchair, slowly smoking a pipe, a gift from Emily on his last birthday, Richard finally ac- cumulated enough courage to say, You know Em, I’ve been thinking.” Emily raised an eyebrow and threw a glance in his direction. Oh?” You know, I think I need a vacation. We both have worked very hard these past few months and I think a change would do us both a lot of good.” He breathed more freely now that the worst part was over. He was able to elaborate now. Leaning back in his chair, he sighed heavily. Florida is wonderful at this time of year Emily. Ah I can see it all now . . . palm trees, blue skies, peace and quiet . . . yes, it’s wonderful . . . well hon, what do you say?” Before he could finish, Emily had bounded over to him, threw her arms around his neck and cooed, Oh Rich darling, I think that’s a wonderful idea, - - but gee, do you think you’ll be able to take care of the house while I’m gone?” ( 12 ) Frances D’Amico, ’49 The Drip The first time I saw him was on the night that father brought him home for supper. It was cold that night — cold and rainy, with the wind moaning around the house. I was getting the coffee ready ahead of time to save Mother the trouble when she got home. I heard the car pull in and a few minutes later Dad and Mother came in. Dad said, Look what I brought home to help with supper.” I looked at the short crooked arm that my father held. I looked again and to my sur- prise, saw that the arm had no hand attached. How could father hold his arm like that. Why didn’t he hold out the other — I looked again. Why, this newcomer had only one arm! He had a short, fat, body, which reminded me of a barrel. He was completely bald and had a glassy stare which haunted me wherever I went. I knew that he didn’t like me and the feeling was mutual. I can see him now; watching, watching, never missing a thing. He never spoke to me all the time I knew him. That wasn’t very long, for the next day when I came home, he was sitting in the middle of the kitchen staring at me. Why do you always stare at me. Why can’t you stare at someone else?” Why? Why? Why? I lunged at him. He fell against the stove and spilled the coffee all over the place. His little body was smashed in a thousand pieces and I was glad. Now I could use our old aluminum percolator in- stead of the new silex with its glassy stare. Norma O’Neil, ’49 The Green Years This year while no one was looking sixty-eight little creatures stole into the high school. All were a bit green and were very much lost. These were the freshmen. There were thirty-five girls and thirty-three boys. Among the girls there were seven stunning brunettes, nineteen beautiful brown mops, and nine lovely blondes. The boys were as follows: Six rather bewildered black, curly heads, fourteen brown cowlicks, eleven blondes and two fugitives from a carrot patch. You may think the freshmen are small. They are. But a few are exceptions. Take for instance John Korsman and Leland Davis. Most of the girls are small or medium sized, but look at Irene Mariani and Patricia Meister. There were six much needed additions to the foot- ball team, including such stars as Adam Mancini and Jackie MacDonald. Six girls went out for field hocke y and we have potential stars in Irene Mariani and Barbara Mitz- cavitch. I think that if we add the giants and midgets, athletes and non-athletes, black-haired, brownettes, blondes, and redheads all together, we’ll have a fresh- man class that Maynard High can be proud of. Norm,” ' 49 itt Mask-Making Everyone loves to masquerade — to disguise, even for a short time, his everyday appearance — and live in another role. This explains the popularity of Hal- lowe’en, and masquerade parties. In theatres and for decorative purposes masks are used frequently. The first step in the process of making a mask is to model the mask in clay. To do this, we need a flat board about twelve inches long and six inches wide. This serves as a guide for the mask model. A long nose and drooping mouth give that sour look or discontent. Broad, flat noses and thick lips are used to make the faces look better and funnier. When the final touches have been applied to the model, then it is set aside to dry naturally. Mask-making is simple once you start. For various occasions different masks are needed and if you don’t want to fashion them out of clay the only materials you need are some paper and varnish to make it hard. Then cut holes for the eyes, mouth, and nose. To make the mask look better I use different colors. On day I was invited to a masquerade and not having a mask I decided to make one. I studied my face in the mirror for a while. Then I decided to make my forehead slant the wrong way, so I put a large bump in the middle. The eyebrows were made bushy and the eyes were cut in a slanting way. The cheeks I puffed out. High cheek bones were put on with red and blue colors. I used a long nose and a drooping mouth. Everyone was amazed at my mask and when they asked me where I got it and I told them I made it, they immediately asked ( 13 ) me to make some for them. After I had made two or three more, I decided mask modeling would be a good hobby and I have enjoyed every minute of making them. Most of the mask-making requires imagination to get real ideas for awful looking masks. Helen Shymonowicz, ’51 My Hobby and Its Meaning In my spare time I am an amateur photographer. I find it very interesting and in my basement I have built a darkroom. It consists of two tables, and a printing, developing, and supply box where I keep acids and paper. Photography is interesting in the way that it has helped in the scientific field to fight disease. In the war it made possible the mapping out of enemy ter- ritory without taking days of laborious handwork. In sports it has helped players find out their mistakes and to better themselves. In football it helps the coach find out the best man for the job and to benefit from past mistakes and to better themselves. In foot- ball it helps the coach find out the best man for the job and to benefit from past mistakes. Everyday crime is being defeated by photography by certain evidence that Charlie and Mike were robbing the city bank instead of being home in bed. If it weren’t for photography we wouldn’t have the movies, a common source of entertainment. More than thou- sands of the people of the United States wouldn’t know what the President looks like without photog- raphy. Photography increases a person’s knowledge by showing the size and shapes of different things. Because I know what photography does, I like it and have it for a hobby. James Cutter, ’51 My Hobby When I was just a little girl. Not more than eight or nine. My spelling marks were dropping Way below the passing line. So very many things I couldn’t understand. As how to spell such words. As band and sand and land. And spelling them was tough Because to me they looked the same; And the more I learned to say The harder the spelling became. I couldn’t understand Why lame and came and aim. Were all spelled different But sounded most the same. So to the teacher I went My problem to report She told me how to use these words. And helped me out, in short. She fixed up all these words. Such as cad and lad and bad. She put them into sentences. And a little poem I had. But with this little poem, I wasn’t very pleased; ’Till I made a bigger one. My mind was not at ease. Yes, now I am really interested. In those words I used to hate. For writing poems as a hobby. Turned out to be my fate. Barbara Thumith, ’52 SPORTS Football ' 48 In mid August a group of sixty hopeful boys re- ported to Head Coach Stan Bondelevitch to try out for the football squad. Out of these sixty boys there were somewhere in the vicinity of forty-five remain- ing as the first game approached. In order to give the smaller boys a chance once more Coach Bondelevitch split the team into two sec- tions — the Varsity and the Junior Varsity. The Firestone and New Idea Stores continued contribut- ing $5.00 worth of merchandise weekly to the out- standing lineman and back of the team. The coach- ing staff again consisted of only two men, Head Coach Stan Bondelevitch and his able assistant, Rich- ard Lawson. Both these men are well known, liked and appreciated by every member of the student body. The managers headed by Lennie O’Clair do a fine job. The squad looks set for a fine season, facing several mighty teams as Concord, Natick, and Clin- ton, while the others are not pushovers. The students are behind you, fellows, so let’s really mop up the schedule. Maynard 12 — Chelmsford 0 September 18 Maynard lifted the cover off its 1948 football cam paign by beating a sturdy Chelmsford team 12-0. It was Scoop Viola who scored the first tally of the season as he smashed his way over from the three- yard line standing up in the second period, after Maynard scoring threats had been denied in the first period. A few minutes after the first touchdown, Pat Greeno recovered a fumble on the Chelmsford 41-yard line. A few plays later Jerry Robinson ripped around the left side on a reverse and tore 35 yards to a touchdown. Maynard had many more chances to score but every time they would begin to roll a fumble, penalty, or interception would put a halt to the surge. Patsy Greeno, recovering two fumbles and smearing red and white uniforms all over the landscape, together with the speedy Jerry Robinson combined for the one- two punch needed. Maynard 26 — St. Charles (Waltham) 0 September 26 Maynard annexed its second consecutive victory of the young season by walloping a scrappy Waltham outfit by a score of 26-0. Jerry Robinson scored first when he gathered in a heave by Ed Romanowski. In the second period after having two 15-yard penalties racked up against them, Kevin Galloping Ghost’’ Dwinell skirted 71 yards for another Orange and Black tally. Before the first half ended, Dickie Alberi intercepted a forward pass and went un- molested 45 yards to hit pay dirt. At half time the Bondelevitch Bombers were out in front 20-0, as Joe Corcoran and Billy O’Toole each converted once. In the second half the game evened off a bit and Maynard scored but once, that in just two plays. After St. Charles put the ball on the line, Kev Dwinell snared a Waltham pass in mid-air and returned it to the Maynard 40. Jerry Robinson then sped 60 yards for the final TD of the afternoon. It would be too much to name the outstanding players of the after- noon as Maynard has a very well balanced team, and looks headed for a successful season. Maynard 13 — Hudson 0 October 1 Maynard remained unbeaten, untied, and unscored upon by trouncing a fast moving Hudson team 13-0. In the second period, following a long run by Scoop Viola, Jerry Robinson romped 35 yards for the opening tally. Hudson came back many times but the sturdy forward wall of the Orange and Black help each time. In the fourth period, Maynard, capitalizing on breaks, scored once more as Viola smashed through from the 5-yard line, and Joe Cor- coran made it 13-0 on his try for the conversioa Pat Greeno played his usual standout game while Viola, Jerry and Gene Robinson and Vic Tomyl also played good ball. Many of the underclassmen got into the game and some show great possibilities such as Tom Cocco with his bone-crushing tackle, Vin Jarmulowicz at end and hard charging Tippy Murphy. Concord 20 — Maynard 6 October 9 Rival Concord snapped whatever dreams Maynard had of an unbeaten, untied, and unscored upon season by handing them their first setback 20-6, after May- nard’s three consecutive shutout victories. The May- nard hopes of victory ran high in the game with their arch-enemies but the team failed to capitalize on breaks. The Maynardites often outplayed their op- ponents, but long runs kept them from the Glory ( 17) Oiir World in Sportv 1. Which is Jerry — or maybe Gene? 2. Our Leaders! 3. The Big Wheels 4. Did they Get Him? Road.’’ Early in the first period Maynard had i chance to score but missed when a pass from Ed Romanowski, intended for Gene Robinson, was in- tercepted. The start of the second period saw them on Con- cord’s ten, but once more they failed to come across, and Concord took over to march 88 yards to a score, highlighted by the running of Dick Finan. A for- ward pass gave Concord. the point after touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Maynard once more lost the ball, this time on a fumble and it lead to a 21 -yard jaunt by Basile for touchdown number two. At half time Concord led 14-0. Maynard was next to score as Jerry Robinson went wide, making a ' 23-yard jaunt that was by far the classiest run of the day. This T D came after Maynard had twice been stopped on the twenty. The conversion failed and the score stood 14-6. The scoring was climaxed in the fourth period when Tony Basile smashed over from the four. After he crossed the goal he fumbled but a teammate recovered and Concord was the victor 20-6. Basile, Pearson and Dick Finan were out- standing for Concord, while Ed Romanowski played good ball, returning to the quarterback slot after an injury to his back. Jerry Perpetual Motion” Robin- son, scoring Maynard’s only touchdown, was the high- light in the defeat. Maynard 13 — Wayland 0 October 16 Maynard got back in the win column with a re- sounding 13-0 victory over Wayland at the latter’s field. It was Maynard’s fourth victory against one defeat, all four victories coming by the shutout route. Maynard tallied their first touchdown in the opening period when Ed Romanowski hurled to Bill Howes, who flipped the pig skin to Scoop Viola for the score. In the second period Dickie Alberi twisted and turned his way through the Wayland team to score standing up. Joe Corcoran finished the day’s scoring by split- ting the uprights for the point after, making it May- nard 13 Wayland 0. From this point on it was a see-sa- v battle all the way, with the Maynard line tightening up in the clinch. Jerry Robinson romped 55 long yards in the last period for what would have been touchdown number three for the day, but it was nullified on a penalty. The game ended with the Orange and Black knocking on the door once more, with the Robinson twins. Gene and Jerry, along with Scoop Viola, Tom Cocco, Pat Greeno and Bill Howes turning in nice work for their Alma Mater. Maynard 38 — Ashland 0 October 23 The Maynard High gridders ran up their highest score of the season by shellacking a not-too-strong Ashland team 38-6. Jerry Robinson started the ball rolling when he galloped sixty-three yards to register, rolling when he galloped sixty-three yards to register. The conversion missed, but it looked as though May- nard wouldn’t have to convert all day. Scoop Viola scored on a four-yard smash but it was called back and Maynard was penalized. In the second period Maynard made it 12-0 as Scoop Viola scored on a short buck. Ashland was next to score as Dick Sheun ran through the team seventy yards for the tally. This made the score Maynard 12, Ashland 6. The Orange and Black tallied once more before the half ended as Jerry Robinson, the unstoppable lad, went over unscathed. Maynard pulled even further ahead in the second half as Gene Robinson went up in the air to make a spectacular catch. This time the point was good. Scoop Viola tallied his second of the day on a 2-yard buck and the point was again added. Dave Higgins ended the scoring for the day by go ing over for the touchdown from the three. Maynard’s line and backs really had a day of it and the standouts from the Bombers were everyone who played. Natick 20 — Maynard 13 October 30 A highly favored Natick eleven edged the greatest Maynard team I have watched this season. Old Lady Luck once more snubbed the Owls who really played their hearts out. Natick drew first blood after a scoreless first period when Dick Clasby drove over from the three. Montgomery converted. After a thrilling first half Natick had a 7-0 lead. Maynard came back on the field full of inspiration and shocked the Natick partisans by marching downfield to a touchdown. Scoop Terror” Viola climaxed this drive by scoring from the five. The all-important conversion missed and Natick led 7-6. The Natick cog started clicking and the team that has been together for three years scored again. ' This time it was on a Clasby to Montgomery aerial ; Mont- gomery missed the conversion. In the last period a march downfield by Maynard, mostly on the parts Our World ill Sports 1. The Maynard Maulers 2. Carrying The Mail 3. Gaining? of Alberi and Jerry Perpetual Motion” Robinson, who ran Natick’s ends ragged, ended when Scoop went over from the six. Joe Corcoran’s conversion was perfect and Maynard had twice rallied to tie the score. With the ball in Natick’s possession at midfield and 45 seconds remaining (the longest 45 seconds in history), the score stood 13-13. After a few vain plays a pass put the ball on the Maynard three. Jumping Joe Kane then hurdled the line and Mont- gomery converted. That was the story of Maynard’s first Midland League defeat . The Maynard team played such a wonderful game, it would take too much space to write of the individual standouts. Maynard 14 — Marlboro 6 November 11 A hard fighting Maynard eleven trailing at half time 6-2, came roaring back to its second Midland League victory and their sixth of the year l4-6. After a struggling, battling first period, Marlboro’s Don Jolie broke into the clear and raced 73 yards before being downed on the Maynard five-yard line by Scoop Viola. Marlboro gained only four yards in three plays, but on fourth down Billy Donahue drove over from the one. Later on in the period. Gene Robinson broke through the Marlboro line and blocked a kick. The ball was recovered by Marlboro in the end zone and the score stood Marlboro 6, Maynard 2. Coach Bondelevitch must have given the team a real pep talk during the half for when the Bombers came back on the field they instantly started rolling. Sparked by a twenty-yard run by Gene Robinson, Maynard took the lead as Jerry Robinson went over from the two-yard line. In the final period. Scoop Viola intercepted a Marlboro pass and raced 25 yards to score, between beautiful blocking. Gene Robinson, Scoop Viola, and Jerry Robinson were outstanding for the Orange and Black from Maynard, while Billy Donahue was Marlboro’s best of the afternoon. Robert Larson, ’51 High School Bowling A few boys from the high school started a Bowling League that consisted of six boys from each class. ( 21 The boys pay $.15 dues per week and this gives them something to do. The boys in the league are as follows; Seniors J. Robinson G. Robinson Joe MacDonald Jack Howes Dwinell Laskowski Billy Penniman Duckworth Juniors Perillo Slabyz Holly Dintino Romanowski Rogers Cutaia Viola Sophomores Zelukiewicz Jarmulowicz Bill Howes Piecewicz Molloy Rabs Tomyl Freshmen Cantino Mancini Tourville Stewart Jack MacDonald Mullin Wat jus Alving The first night the Seniors edged the Sophomore class by four pins in each of the two strings. The Juniors also won over the Freshmen but it was far from close. The next week the Seniors and Juniors maintained their perfect records by stumping the Freshmen and Sophomores. Th next week, which brings it up to date for the sports deadline, the Sen- iors defeated the Juniors in the first string, but they were deadlocked in the second. The sophomores picked up their first points of the year by slamming the Freshmen. The Seniors lead the league with the Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen following in that order. The leading eight bowlers in the league and their averages are listed below: Chris Cutaia 98.6 Tookie Laskowski 92.5 Jerry Robinson 85.4 Kevin Dwinell 84.5 Gene Robinson 84.3 Danny Dintino 84.3 Walter Zelukiewicz 82. Milton Slabyz 81.7 ) Robert Larson, ’51 Field Fiockey Maynard 1 — Acton 1 September 28, 1948 The Maynard High School field hockey team trav- eled to Acton to play its first game of the season. The teams were evenly matched, as was the 1-1 tie score. The lone tally for Maynard was made by Angie Greeno, a first team substitute, while Acton’s only goal was scored by Marilyn Clark. The second team also came out with a tie score — this time 0-0. Neither team was able to score. The girls fought hard and well, and tried their best to win. Maynard 2 — Ashland 1 September 30, 1948 The Ashlandites came to Maynard to play the girls in their first home game. After their tie score with Acton, the girls put all they had into the game, and came up with a 2-1 victory. The two goals for May- nard were made by Nancy Stalker and Ann Hinds. The second team couldn’t shake the Ashland girls, however, and they were defeated with a 1-0 score. Maynard 3 — Acton 0 October G, 1948 The Maynard girls played a return game with Acton at Maynard making up for their first tie wdth a 3-0 win. Nancy Stalker scored the first goal in less than one minute of play. Ann Hinds scored the two remaining goals. The second team was really out to win this game because of one tie, one loss and no wins to their credit. They came through the game with flying colors, and a 2-0 win. The goals were scored by Angie Greeno and Sara Boeske. Maynard 1 — Weston 0 October 14, 1948 The Cambridge School of Weston came to May- nard to see if they could break Maynard’s winning streak, but found they could not, with Maynard win- ning by a score of 1-0. The lone tally of the game was made by Ann Hinds. The second team was again held to a scoreless tie. Although the girls played their hardest they could not break through Weston’s strong defense. Maynard 1 — Ashland 0 October 21, 1948 The Maynard girls traveled to Ashland to play a return game with the girls there. Ashland was really out to get hem because of their first loss, but the Maynard girls took them again, with a 1-0 vic- tory. The girls played five games up to this point, and were undefeated. The second team made a comeback by defeating the Ashland girls second team 1-0. The girls fought their hardest, with Pat O’Clair scoring the only goal. Maynard 4 — Dean 0 October 27, 1948 Because of bad weather, the Dean game was post- poned from October 25, to October 27. When the girls from Dean Academy came to play Maynard, the girls were undefeated — and remained so through a hard, fast game. The first team goals were made by Nancy Stalker (1), Helen Nee (1), and Ann Hinds (2). The second team also came out victorious, with Marjorie O’Connell, second team captain, scoring the lone goal for the second team. Maynard 9 — Framingham 0 October 29, 1948 The Maynard girls traveled to Framingham to play the girls of Framingham High School. They came out on top with the biggest score of the season — 9-0. The Framingham girls were well trained but despite this advantage they could not shake the May- nard girls, whose passwork is of the best. The goals were made by Nancy Stalker (5), Helen Nee (2) and Ann Hinds (2). Because of lack of transportation the second team was not able to play this game. ( 22 ) Maynard 0 — Concord 1 November 1, 1948 Up until the game with Concord High School, the Maynard girls were undefeated. But when, on November 1, the Concord girls came to ' Maynard, they lost their fine record. In the first half the Con- cord girls scored the lone tally of the game. The girls fought desperately to score, but the Concord de- fense was strong, and it was to no avail. The second team, however, held the Concord girls to a 1-1 tie. The lone goal of the game was made by Claire Tourville, second team forward. The girls had one of the best seasons Maynard High has seen for a long time, and they also had one of the best coaches. Miss Tierney had to give up a great deal of her own time to train the team, as did her assistant. Miss Mary Collins. The girls would like to thank them for their splendid coaching and sincere friendship. Ann Hinds, ’49 1 i ■ ‘ m ( 9 el 1 FIKLII HOCKEY S4||TAII Front Row — H. Nee N. Stalker, A. Lucker, H. Sebastianowicz, C. Tourville, M. Terrasi, A. Tower, A. Greeno, M. O ' Connell Second Row — J. Bumpus, Mgr.; Miss Collins, Asst. Coach: B. Priest, V. Hakala, E. Boulden, A. Belli, A. Hinds, F. Maria, D. Statkus, P. O ' Clair, S. Boeske, D. Tierney, Coach Back Row — J. Paananen, M. Sullivan, J. Torppa, A. Thompson, M. Lehto, D. King, I. Mariani, B. Prosper, P. Wehkojah, B. Mitzcavitch, N. Boothroyd, N. O’Neil, C. Clark, J. Statkus, B. Price, M. Veracka, A. Kaplan, Asst. Mgr. The Mailman Magazines received at Maynard High School since last June. Argus — Gardner High School, Gardner, Massachu- setts Salemica — New Salem Academy, New Salem, Mas- sachusetts The Thurberettes — South Middlesex Secretarial School, Framingham, Massachusetts The Unquity Echo — Milton High School, Milton, Massachusetts Murdock Murmurs — Murdock High School, Win- chendon, Massachusetts We are looking forward to receiving the following magazines; Bernardine Bulletin — St. Bernard’s High School, West Newton, Mass. The Ray — Salem High School, Salem Depot, New Hampshire Dovertones — Dover High School, Dover, Massa- chusetts What We Think of Others: Argus: Very good editorials. Your Beautiful Baby Contest’’ is a wonderful idea. You certainly have some beautiful babies. Murdock Murmurs — Enjoyed reading your literary section. Your Daily Doings’’ could have been taken from Maynard High School, they are so like us. Unquity Echo — The Alumni Column” is very good and shows plenty of originality. We would like to see more pictures. The Thurberettes — Writers of the Class Will and Prophecy should get laurels for their efforts. We thought they were quite humorous. Salemica — The sports writeups were complete and detailed which is what students need to remem- ber a game. What Others Think of Us: Salemica — The Screech Oivl has many interesting snapshots and a large sports department. How about it, fellow High Schools. Tell us what your opinion is of The Screech Owl. H: EXCERPTS Injury,” said the workman. Inattention,” said the boss. Inflammation,” said the doctor. Incurable,” said the hospital. Incredible,” said the coroners. Interred,” said the mortician. ' In peace,” said the headstone. ’Insurance?” asked the neighbors. Thanks to Argus CHAFF Teachers’ jokes aren’t very funny. But they help our marks — they’re better than money. With the band rehearsing Next door to us. During a test, we’d like to cuss. Thanks to Murdock Murmurs Norma O’Neill Looking Back Have you ever wondered about that pretty blonde or that handsome football player who used to sit beside )Ou in study hall last year? Well, read on and discover what has happened to the graduates of ’47 and ’48. Marcella Dintino , Mildred Hill Julie D’Amico Mary Hogan Elizabeth Jones Luda Chutoransky Isabel Koski Francis McCarthy , Victor Oskirka .... Robert Liddell Class of lfl47 Utica Mutual Insurance Prudential Insurance, Calif. Middlesex Insurance St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Mt. Auburn Hospital Emerson Hospital Emerson Hospital U. S. Navy U. S. Navy U. S. Navy Patricia Higgins Ardelle Kane Charlotte Lehto George Luker Ann Marie Morton Edith Nilges Barbara Parker William Wehkoja . Constance Whitney Helen Arcisz William Bain Elinor Case Albert Goodrich ... William Gruber John Zancewicz Mary Buscemi Doris Kytola Marie Porazzo ■ Emerson Dramatic S chool ■ Fisher School ■New England School of Art ■ Boston University ■ Boston University Hairdressing School ■Boston University ■Worcester Trade ■University of Massachusetts Fisher School Boston University University of Massachusetts Boston University ■Michigan State College Boston College Windsor Secretarial School Chandler School Simmons James Howe Stella Slabysz Olga Castrechini Florence Graham Alfons Krysieniel Lena Messier Mary Schwenke . ■First National ■ Obergs ■J. J. Newberry ■Maynard Cleaners A P Messier’s Studio ■Messier’s Studio Barbara Grigas Married Roberta Carlson Married Edgar Olsen Raymond Sheridan E. C. Cross Construction Contracting Charles Spurrell Construction Work Raymond Sheridan Contracting Work Ann Sharpe Raytheon Victor Colombo Allen Chair Corporation Bernice Hamilton Marlboro Raytheon Frank Verracka American Woolen Company Fred Wasiluk Chicago White Sox Gordon Priest Mechanic Herbert Torppa Co-op Garage William Tobin Concord Highway Department Irene Bakun Town House Mary McCarthy Middlesex County National Bank Margaret Stewart H. H. Brown Shoe Factory Stanley Yancheuski Hudson Shoe Factory Peter Belida At home Horace Goodrich Goodrich Cleaners Dorothy Ayotte Telephone Operator Dorothy Boothroyd Telephone Operator Joseph Carew Mill — Post Grad. M. H. S. Class of 1048 Jean Puffer Robert Brigham Hospital Ann Zaniewski Massachusetts General Hospital Margie Crowe Cambridge Mt. Auburn Hospital Janet Klemola Fisher School Veronica Krysieniel Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School Fat Murphy Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School Veronica Nowick Simmons College Dorothy Chernak Bryant and Stratton Secretarial School Jean Stein Simmons College Rita Anelons Bay Path Secretarial School Imelda Louka N. E. Conservatory of Music Nellie Chodynicky N. E. School of Art Jane Dockerty University of Massachusetts Richard Spence U. S. Army Ronald Sweeney U. S. Army Robert Corcorran U. S. Army Peter Hogan U. S. Army George Howes U. S. Army Clyde Merrick U. S. Army Michael Popeiniuck U. S. Navy John Veracka U. S. Air Force Harold Torppa U. S. Navy Joseph Fraser U. S. Air Force Benny lannarelli Contracting and Night School Barbara Johnson Raytheon Mfg. Co. John Clayton Raytheon Mfg. Co. Donald Nelson American Woolen Co. Elizabeth Terrasi Grover Cronin Joe Angelosanto Grover Cronin Barbara Hanson Gertrude Christiansen Joan Lesage Audrey Olsen Shirley Wilcox George Jamieson Edwin Johnson Alice Koskela Herbert Mallinson Caroline Miller Charles Carbary Alice Colombo Eugene Hakala Dorothy Hoffman Virginia Duckworth . Roger Spurred Leo White Diane Stalker Robert Laskowsky Elaine Ma nninen Sophie Novick .Grover Cronin .Whitney, Sheehan, and Williams Law Office .Middlesex Insurance Co. .Middlesex Insurance Co. ■ Middlesex Insurance Co. .Eirst National Store Co-op Bell Shops .Johnson’s Drugstore .]. J. Newberry Co. Co-op .Maynard Radio and Appliance .Co-op Eirst National (Concord) .Coughlin’s Variety Store B M Railroad B M Railroad Theater-usherette Contracting-Barilone Mail Coach Grille .Photography David Weir . Edward Lalli Carlo Mariani Sudbury Nurseries Earming Weston Nurseries Barbara O’Toole Married Evelyn Walsh Married Phyllis Blanchette Married Viola Hytonen Married Gloria Novick Married Marilyn Bain At home Barbara Bowse At home Lorraine Manninen At home We have tried to locate all the members of the last two classes who graduated from M. H. S. If, however, we have misplaced some of them, or if perchance have overlooked any, let us hear from you and we will rectify things in our next issue. Freshman Fancies SUPERLATIVES Boy Girl Most Argumentative Donald Stewart Ralph Cantino Barbara Thumith Breeziest Ralph Cantino Janet Gentsch Most Serious Robert Wat jus Patricia Meister Class Dreamer Robert Mullin Helen Johnson Best Dancer William Freeman Patricia Wehkoja Most Loquacious Adam Mancini Janet Gentsch Most Literary George VanSon Barbara Mitzcavitch Most Intellectual Robert Kilkenny Barbara Mitzcavitch Most Dignified George VanSon Peter Pekkala Margaret Jones Wittiest Edward Brooks Barbara Thumith Barbara Lucia Class Musician Russell Latucca Janice Morgan Best All-Round William Freeman Irene Mariani Most Absent-Minded Robert Mullin Alice Trombly Friendliest Ralph Cantino Barbara Prosper Most Ladylike Barbara Mitzcavitch Most Gentlemanly George VanSon Most Athletic William Freeman Irene Mariani Most Sophisticated Ralph Cantino John Korsman Barbara Mitzcavitch Most Popular William Freeman Barbara Thumith Helen Johnson Most Likely to Succeed Robert Kilkenny Barbara Thumith Class Artist John MacKenzie Janet Gentsch FAVORITES Radio Program Actor Actress Sport Orchestra Dance Song Crooner 9:20 Club Guy Madison June Allyson Football Vaughn Monroe Waltz •Tree in the Meadow Perry Como (28) Sophomore Supers SUPERLATIVES Boy Girl Most Argumentative Paul Murphy Ann Christofono Breeziest Walter Zelukewicz Ann Christofono Most Serious Richard Turner Joanne Ayotte Class Dreamer Charles Wattu Joanne Ayotte Best Dancer Charles Piecewicz Angie Greeno Most Loquacious Richard Turner Helen Stokes Most Literary Richard Turner Veronica Janulawicz Most Intellectual Henry Nowick Barbara Manchester Most Dignified Ronald Korsman Richard Turner Joanne Ayotte Wittiest Henry Nowick Enid Mansfield Class Musician Edward D’Amico Veronica Janulawicz Best All-Round Thomas Cocco Carol Novick Most Absent-Minded Anthony Colombo Gertrude Cuddy Friendliest Thomas Cocco Mary Labowicz Barbara Manchester Most Ladylike Barbara Castrilli Most Gentlemanly Thomas Cocco Most Athletic Thomas Cocco Patricia O’Clair Angie Greeno Most Sophisticated Richard Turner Joanne Ayotte Most Popular Thomas Cocco Carol Novick Most Likely To Succeed Thomas Cocco Barbara Manchester Class Artist Thomas Cocco FAVORITES Enid Mansfield Radio Program 9:20 Club Actor Gregory Peck-Louis Jourdan Actress Jane Russell-June Allyson Sport Football Orchestra Vaughn Monroe Dance Waltz Song It’s Magic Crooner Vaughn Monroe ( 29 ) Iftor One P. IH. 1. Ride ' em Cowgirl 2. Class of ' 52 3. Out on a Limb 4. Buddies 5. Before the final score 6. Big Leaguers 7. One Half of a Pair 8. What ' s cookin ' ? 9- Sophisticated Soph 10. Hay Fever?? 11. Rah, Rah, Rah 12. Waitin ' at the Gate 13. Alice in her Turtle Neck 14. Brute 15. Where ' s Dagwood 16. Maddie isn ' t mad 17. Pinch Hitter for Judy? 18. The Other Half 19. She ' s Our Gal 20. Guess what? 21. Young ' Uns The Wise Old Owl Would Like To Know: What Enid does Doran” her spare time. What happened to the M.H.S. -alumni field hockey game. Whose ring J. Hinds is wearing — Kiver’s. What makes the Frosh” so little. If it is still Squeegie” and Benny. Why F. Corcoran came back to school. Why J. T. blushes when Hayes and Summer Streets are mentioned. Who the two Maynard rooters are for Pat and Jerry. Why the 9:20 Club played Don’t Fence Me in” to Angie from Scoop. When Kevin will make up his mind. If Nancy drinks a lot of Mil(a)k. If Ann S. will ask Ralph C. to the J.W.C. dance. Where B. Doran got her beautiful voice. Why S. Beford’s favorite song is A Tree in the Meadow.” Which is it with Anna, Jerry or Ralph. Whose ring Carol Lee wears. Who’s been toting Barbara to the Totem Pole lately, Guy? What the attraction is in Sudbury for Joey. Who the real thing is in Ann T.’s life. Is it Gene or Kevin with A. Hinds. What happened in Natick, ask Anna. V7hat attracts the Robinson twins to room 12, two brunettes maybe? What girl has the most competition this side of Som- erville, — better hang on. Sully. If it is Jiggs or Kevin for Helen Bakun. Why the boys call J. Connors lover.” What power the under-class women hold over the Seniors. Nancy Weckstrom, ’49 4 : Platter Patter Little Girl — Betty Marchant You Keep Coming Back Like a Song — Sully to Scoop My Man — Joan to Paul Girl of My Dreams — Charlie to Betty Confess — Danky to Mary You Won’t Be Satisfied — Sara to Dick What Is This Thing Called Love — Ann W. to Ralph Till the End of Time — Barbara and Donald Together — B. Rich and N. Bemis You’re All I Want For Christmas — A Milak to Nancy That Certain Party — Angie’s Birthday What Did I Do — After getting a Red Ticket Walkin’ My Baby Back Home — After the Socials Bright Eyes — The Freshmen It ' s You or No One — D. Pekkala, Irene As Long As I Live — Claire to J. Robinson The More I See You — Irene to Benny Always The Lady — N. Martinsen Whadda Ya Know, Joe — Carrie Mucciaccio Let’s Take the Long Way Home — J. Statkus and Vit In My Merry Oldsmobile — Mary, Rose and Willy I ' m in Love — Janet to Tony In Love in Vain — Angie Sweet and Lovely — Ann Luker There Must Be a Way — Getting on the Honor Roll It’s a Crying Shame — Exams Now is the Hour — One O’clock N. Weckstrom, ’49 J. Paananen, ’50 Broadcasts From M. H. S. Suspense — Report Card Time Crime Photographer — Ethel Boulden My True Story — Football Tales Truth or Consequences — An Episode in the Office Merry Macs — Jack and Joe Superman — Any of the Football Players Hearts Desire — Graduation Blondie — Betty Wattu Tracer of Lost Persons — Mr. Lerer Captain Midnight — Scoop” Viola Bride and Groom — Priscilla and Tut People Are Funny — Senior Math Classes Joanne Paananen, ’50 Thomas Cocco, ’51 Books of the Month Loves of Casanova — D. Higgins Manly Art of Self-Defense — Cheerleaders at Natick Which One — The Robinson Twins The Three Stooges — Kevin, Pat, and Swifty Three Racketeers — Flip, Danky, Dicky How to Hit — Anna Belli Thomas Cocco, ’51 The Roving Reporters Interview The Freshmen Those little things wandering through the halls with baffled looks are just what you might expect them to be — Freshmen. It seems, though, that these freshmen are right on the ball” because the girls like the upperclass boys, and the boys like the freshman girls, which proves that they are all just about average. The freshmen of ’48 have contributed heavily to athletics with three girls playing field hockey and three boys playing football. Billy Freeman, the president, plays football and Irene Mariani, vice-president, plays field hockey. These two have big ideas for freshmen. When asked what they wanted for Christmas, Billy said, A ’49 Ford” and Irene wants a boy friend. It seems to me that we might have a disappointed freshman in the school at Christmas time and it probably won’t be Irene! Already we have had several of the freshmen par- ticipating in our assemblies with Pat Meister, Barbara Mitzcavitch, Irene Mariani, George Van Son and Barbara Prosper showing the way. So, all in all, with the mental giants on one side and the super sportsmen on the other you’ll find a nicely balanced class. Give them time to wear off the rough spots and you’ll find next year’s sophomores among the very best! Interviewers: N. Stalker A. Belli A. Freeman M. Di Grappa C. L. Downey Jokes The two stood on the doorstep. Their lips were tightly pressed. Her father gave the signal. And the bulldog did the rest. Eddie: If you knew me better, you’d like me better. Joanne; If I liked you more, I’d know you better. I won’t marry you and you know why.” I can’t think.” Yes.” Roses are red. Grass is green. My face is funny. But yours is a scream! Stanley was a chemist’s son, Stanley is no more. What he thought was H 2 O Was H,SO,. The other day upon the stair I met a man who had no hair. He had no hair again today, Hm-m-m ... he must be bald. Mary: I simply adore that new dance step of yours. Where did you pick it up? Charlie: Don’t be silly. I’m tripping over my garter. Mr. Mattioli received a letter from the mother of one of his pupils. Dear Sir: Please don’t give Jerry any more home- work. That sum about how long it would take a man to walk 50 times around the town square caused his father to lose a day’s work. And after he’d walked it, you marked the answer wrong!” Teacher asked me today if I had any younger brothers or sisters. What did you say?” That I was the only child.” What did she say?” Thank Heaven.” A young hill-billy bought his first ice cream cone, walked outside to eat it. When he finished the ice cream, he carried the empty cone back carefully to the soda fountain. Handing it to the Soda Jerker, he said, Much obliged for the use of the vase.” Norma: I saw a goat once that didn’t have any nose. Anna: Really? How did he smell? Norma: Awful! Nancy: If you want a date next Saturday night, go to a football game that costs 50 cents and give the cashier a dollar. Carrie: Why a dollar? Nancy: He’ll give you a halfback. You can’t teach a boy mathematics if there is a g.rl in the room, and if you can, the boy isn’t worth teaching. He knew he wasn’t particularly popular with his father, but he was a trifle startled when he received a post card from his Europe touring parents with this message: Dear Son: On the back of this card you will see a picture ot the rock from which the Spartans used to throw their defective children. Wish you were here. The post-war let-down; Women’s skirts. Nothing is more discouraging to the university man than shaking out the envelope from home and iinding nothing in it but news and love. The trouble with rich relatives. And I’ll not be verbose. Is either they are distant ones. Or, if not distant, close. Two Boys were overhead discussing their father s businesses. One said; My father is a doctor and I can be sick for nothing.” The other boy replied: My dad is a minister, so I can be good for nothing.” Are you going to take this lying down?” boomed the candidate. Of course not,” said a voice from the rear of the hall. The shorthand reporters are doing that.” There’s a skating rink that advertises a seating capacity of five thousand. A small-town newspaper published the following advertisement : For Sale; Baker’s business; good trade; large oven ; present owner been in it for seven years ; good reasons for leaving.” John Korsman, ’52 Joanne Paananen, ’50 i paHnnB (ir ttuga from the NEW IDEA STORE Sam Bernie Nooch Eddie € 0 - 0 P Home ' fuini skints Featuring Modern and Traditional Furniture of Quality and Distinction Qo-o Imported Karhula Crystal, Earthware, Silverware and Novelties Furniture Department — Second Floor Oo ' Cj? appliances Hotpoint — Philco — RCA — Bendix Youngstown Kitchens mm CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY OF JIVViVAIIII 56 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 540 Compliments of . . . THE THRIFT SHOP WOMEN ' S AND CHILDREN ' S WEARING APPAREL 70 MAIN STREET MAYNARD, MASS. Telephone Maynard 60 BUTLER LUMBER COMPANY 65 PARKER STREET MAYNARD, MASSACHUSETTS JOHN C. KING AGENCY INSURANCE and BONDS Fowler Building 74 Main Street MAYNARD, MASS. Telephone 75-W AFTER LAST BELL, THE GAME, OR THE SHOW, FOR SOMETHING TO EAT THERE ' S ONE PLACE TO GO — 4iOUJARD JoRnson ' 5 OF CONCORD SECURITY Start Your Future Success By Saving With Us Now ★ Concord Co-operative Bank JACOB’S MARKET ☆ Choice Meats and Groceries ☆ 104 Main Street Maynard Telephone 527 CONCORD, MASS. Cream To Whip New Square Cream Top Bottles PRODUCER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF BETTER DAIRY PRODUCTS Maplecrest Farm Dairy Bent Avenue Maynard, Mass. Complimentscf . . JAY’S SHOE STORE Enna Jettick Shoes for Women Little Yankee Shoes for Children Quality Footwear For The Entire Family ☆ 93 Main Street Maynard, Mass. Russo’s Restaurant Excellent Food Reasonable Prices Dine and Dance 51 WALTHAM STREET Telephone 286 i inlt ay (Srrpttmts from Your Coniinunitv Drug Store WUiincj. yto- e iae yto- Pleade The Manning Pharmacy JOHNSON PHARMACY, INC. The TsssUL Store Telephone 305 Maynard, Mass. PEOPLES THEATRE MAYNARD The House of Hits Compliments of . . . J. Francis Qeary INSURANCE ☆ 90 Main Street Maynard Telephone 460 Compliments of . . . CHARLES R. COX CANDY, FRUIT and ICE CREAM FRUIT BASKETS A SPECIALTY SANDWICHES — COFFEE Telephone 199 58 NASON STREET MAYNARD Mcuf,nanjd QteoHeM AlAe t Aie canian, ODORLESS DRY CLEANING 24 Hour Service on Request Free Pick-up and Delivery Service Shirts Beautifully Laundered 3-Day Service 590 37 NASON STREET MAYNARD, MASS. Erkkinen’s Garage General Repairing ☆ GREAT ROAD, STOW Telephone 833 COMPLIMENTS OF SEGAL’S BELL SHOP Guyer W. Fowler Walter R. Denniston Compliments of . . . FOWLER FUNERAL SERVICE PRIVATE AMBULANCE 42 CONCORD STREET Tel. 25-W MAYNARD. MASS. Compliments of . . . LEDGARD’S CIRCULATING LIBRARY 34 NASON STREET MAYNARD, MASS. ALBERT E. LUCOT D B A UTTLEFIELD INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE Masonic Building MAIN STREET MAYNARD. MASS. W. A. TWOMBLY FUNERAL SERVICE 24-Hour Emergency Ambulance Service PHONE 470-W MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR May we make this Christmas merrier and many years to come happier with a gift for the home. We have a wide variety of gift suggestions to add to the beauty and comfort of the home. WHITMAC FURNITURE COMPANY 45-47 NASON STREET MAYNARD, MASS. Telephone 399-J Compliments of . . . THE CORNER STORE 49 WALNUT STREET Hans Wattu, Proprietor AD -SERVICE, INC. Artists and Engravers For School and College Publications WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Engravers For The Screech Owl CLASS OF 1948 CLASS OF 1949 CLASS OF 1950 CLASS OF 1951 THE DRAMATIC CLUB Photography By . • SAMUELS, PHOTOGRAPHERS PORTRAIT ACTION GROUPS Official Photographers of the Class of 1948 8 WALTHAM STREET MAYNARD, MASS. OUR ADVERTISERS The generosity of our advertisers has assisted us in pub- lishing the SCREECH OWL by their financial support. The students and their families can reciprocate by making their purchases at these business firms. Prompt and Courteous Service Cars For All Occasions MARTY’S TAXI TELEPHONE 134 Waiting Room 53 NASON STREET MAYNARD, MASS. Compliments of . . . CHEVROLETyj TAYLOR CHEVROLET Telephone 785 5 ACTON STREET MAYNARD, MASS. Burn the Wonder Fuel NEW ENGLAND COKE More Heat Less Ash Buy at MAYNARD COAL CO. 125 Main Street Maynard Telephone 23 Compliments of . . . MAYNARD MEN’S SHOP 4 NASON STREET MAYNARD REVIVE YOUR WARDROBE Tel. 319-W Nights; Tel. 319-R ■nRPQQPCi AND PLAIN i nE.oor.0 COATS Get your dresses ready for a new season. Our cleaning will make your last year ' s dresses look like new. You may not need many new garments when you see how beautifully we can restore them. G. I. TAXI $1.15 Joe Mancini, Prop. QTTTTCI AND TOP OUliO COATS may look dull and dead and soiled, but wait til you see how our style-restoring process renews suits and topcoats ■ — and mothproof them at no extra charge. Weddings - Special Parties Funerals $1.15 MidJllele Tc Prompt and Courteous LAUNDERERS CLEANSERS Telephone 400 Maynard, Mass. Waiting Room: 8 Walnut Street Every Man’s Family Pizza - Spaghetti Should Have House THE BEST PIEROZZI BROS., Prop. in Pasteurized Dairy Products Cutlets, Steaks, Chops ☆ ★ DELIVERIES MADE IN MAYNARD, STOW AND ACTON 38 NASON STREET ERIKSON’S DAIRY Next to Fire Station Great Road Tel. 438 Tel. 188 Telephone Maynard 415-W H. KAPLAN, Proprietor BOSTON TAILOR SHOP 46 Main Street CLEANSER and DYER Maynard, Mass. Telephone Maynard 340 Maynard, Mass. OBERG’S QUAUTY SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY RED CROSS SHOES FOR WOMEN 112 MAIN STREET MAYNARD, MASS. L. ROY HAWES FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions 20 NASON STREET MAYNARD, MASS. APPUANCES DRY GOODS Maynard Radio and Appliance The Fashion Shop Segal ' s Bell Shop BANKS The Thrift Shop , , - . „ The Variety Shop Assabet Institution For Savings Concord Co-op Bank BEAUTY SHOPS Crowe ' s BEVERAGES Maydale Beverages BUS LINES Lcvell Bus Lines, Inc. FLORISTS L. Roy Hawes FUNERAL SERVICES Fowler Twombhy FURNITURE Gruber Brothers Whitmac Furniture Co. CLEANERS Boston Tailor Shop Maynard Cleaners GARAGES Erkinnen ' s Taylor Chevrolet CLOTHING STORES Oberg ' s COAL Maynard Coal Co. COMPLIMENTS OF Class of 1949 Class of 1950 Class of 1951 Class of 1952 CO-OPS United Co-operative of Maynard DAIRIES GENERAL STORES The Corner Store GIFT SHOP Hermina ' s Gift Shoppe HARDWARE Maynard Supply INSURANCE J. Francis Cleary John A. King Albert E. Lucot Gavin Taylor LAUNDRIES Middlesex Erikscn ' s Dairy Maplecrest Dairy LUMBER Butler Lumber DENTISTS Dr. Holappa Dr. F. A. May DRUGS Johnson ' s Pharmacy Manning ' s Pharmacy MARKETS Jacob ' s MEN ' S WEAR Maynard Men ' s Shop New Idea Store Rainville ' s PRINTERS SHOES Murphy Snyder PHYSICIANS Dr. R. E. Hooper Jay ' s Shoe Store SPAS Charles R. Cox RESTAURANTS STATIONERY Howard Johnson ' s of Concord Messier ' s Muzzey ' s Pizza House Russo ' s Twin Tree Cafe Ledgards Sanderson ' s TAXIS G. I. Taxi Marty ' s Taxi SERVICE STATIONS THEATRES Tydol Service Peoples Surplus Portabli; Hicroscopes We offer a limited quantity of surplus portable microscopes for sale. These are all new, in original cartons and are offered at a fraction of original cost. Specifications: Overall height 8 inches, turret with three different powers. Will accept auxiliary eye-piece for higher powers desired. Fully adjustable on tiltback base. Optical system: pitch-polished lenses. These portable microscopes are offered subject to prior sale on the fol- lowing terms: Price $9.00, includes shipping and packing charges. Check or money order should be sent with your order or $2.50 deposit the microscope to be sent C. O. D. for balance. Any check received after quantity has been sold will be returned promptly. GIBSOX PAGE CO., Inc. BOX 1130, ROCHESTER 2, N. Y. Dealers in Surplus Commodities «-