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

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1. Bashful (?) Barb 2. Sweet Sophs. 3. Serious Seniors. 4. Honor Society. 5. Cut-ups. 6. Not Again ! 7. Come On, Maynard ! 8. Surprised ? 9. Pair of Queens 10. Water! 1 1 . Man Shortage. 12. Pals. 13. Riding High. 14. Your Editor.

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Salamone’s Orchestra made it an enjoyable evening for everyone. This first dance was a promise of the many excel- lent socials we could expect to enjoy through the year. The freshmen were there in great numbers so we can hope to see them take an active part in our school activities. Junior Social Thursday, October 19, 1949 The Junior Class held its first social as Juniors on Thursday evening, the night before the Teachers’ Con vention. There were many novelty dances such as: ladies’ choice, ladies’ tag, men’s tag, broom dance, and a get-acquainted dance. Instead of an orchestra, records were played as an innovation. This dance was successful] both socially and finan- cially. Assembly Tuesday, November 8, 1949 Stop — Look — Listen The Freshmen showed their great talents and ability when they presented Stop — Look — Listen.” This was a very short but an enjoyable skit. The cast was as follows: The Crossing Tender John Crotty Ma Lois Bain Pa Earl Mansfield Passengers trying out Pa’s Stanley Steamer Joanna Kangas, Fay Saarela At the same assembly the Sophomore class gave the upper class men a great surprise by bringing out some real talent. They presented a play called Bunny Bargain Bloom is on the Air.” The program: Miss Etta Sonerg — announcer Barbara Thumith Miss Wiggledigit— pianist Janice Morgan Mrs. Stuenfuss Barbara Prosper Mrs. Hotsee — composer Peggy Jones Her children — singers Irene Mariani, Faith McCarthy, Ann Spurred Grandma Perkins Pat Wehkoja Office Boy — in person Eddie Brooks Mrs. Ruth B. Clair was in charge of this assembly. We enjoyed this different type of assembly as was shown by our applause and laughter. ( 5 Assembly On Thursday, November 10, 1949 the entire high school was called together to witness the Induction Ceremony of the National Honor Society; the parents of the students were invited to attend this assembly. This was a very serious ceremony and made a great impression on the under class men. Five new mem- bers Joanne Paananen, Betty Hatch, Barbara Priest, Virginia Barnes, and Walter Mattson were wel- comed to the organization. The program was as fol- lows: Scripture Reading Mr. A. Lerer Salute to the Flag Assembly Introduction Rachel Keto, President Interpretations: Character Barbara Rich Scholarship Sara Boeske Trumpet Solo Edward D’Amico Leadership Edward Romanowski Service Marjorie O’Connell Announcement of students elected to the Society Mr. Albert Lerer Creed of the Society and recital of the Pledge Ann Weckstrom, Secretary Piano Solo Patricia Dawson Presentation of Pins and Membership cards Ruth I. Wilson, Sponsor Message of Congratulations Miss Mary A. Doyle, Supt. Maynard High School Hymn Assembly A message from Miss Doyle was read by Mr. Lerer. A reception for the members, their parents and friends followed this assembly. The chorus was as follows: B. Castrilli V. Januliewicz A. Greeno M. Labowicz L. Campbell G. Cuddy R. Korsman ) C. Wattu C. Russo W. Howes S. Jasielonis J. Doran V. Jarmulowicz E. D’Amico

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Literary Literary Contest To promote interest in the SCREECH OWL and to find new talent for its staff, the SCREECH OWL sponsored a literary contest. Of the many entrants the judges finally chose the following as winners: Short Story — First prize Loretta Iannarelh Second prize Ann Weckstrom Joanne Ayotte Honorable mention ' Barbara Mitzcavitch | Janice Morgan Essay — First prize Barbara Thumith Second prize Sara Baeske Honorable mention Barbara Mitzcavitch Poem — First prize Barbara Rich Second prize Henry Nowick I ' Paul Nelson Honorable mention 4 Helen Stokes Helen King Tomboy As Linda Carter, an attractive girl of sixteen, hur- ried home from school she told herself that she must do well at basketball practice that afternoon because she just had to make the team, not only because she enjoyed the sport so much, but also because she wanted to prove to Butch Blake next door that she was just as good an athlete as he. All their lives Linda and Butch had tried to out-do each other, whether it was in hanging by their legs from a tree or playing baseball on the corner lot. This had given Linda the title of the neighborhood tomboy. The two had known each other all their lives. They had been fighting from the time they were in playpens right up until now. Linda had always con- sidered him a horrid boy, but now her thoughts of him were changing. She began to notice how nice he looked when he was dressed up and a lot of other little things about him she hadn’t noticed before. Butch, however, as far as Linda knew, still consid- ered her a brat. ( 7 At practice that day Linda missed quite a few easy shots. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew she wasn’t as good as Butch, the star of the boys’ team. But she thought, if she could make the girls’ team she would at least keep up with him. The next day the names of the girls that were to try out for the first team were listed on the bulletin board. Her name was there. There were twelve names all together, six of which would be chosen for the first team, six of which wouldn’t. It all de- pended on the deciding game that night. The grandstands in the gym were full of students rooting for their friends as the game was about to begin that night. Linda noticed that Butch was there surrounded by a group of girls. She brushed aside a slight feeling of jealousy when the referee threw in the ball to begin the game. Linda played well, but she knew that some of the other girls were faster and better shots than she. During the last quarter of the game she had her chance to be a heroine. With but a few minutes to play Linda had the ball. A basket now would mean victory for her team and glory for herself. Breath- lessly she took careful aim and threw the ball. It missed the basket by inches and fell to the floor just as the whistle announcing the end of the game sounded. After a few minutes the judges came forward to announce the girls who had made the first team. Linda held her breath. She even prayed, but all in vain — she hadn’t made it. Hot tears of disappointment rolled down her cheeks as she fell into a crumpled heap on a nearby bench. Suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and saw Butch. That’s the first feminine thing you’ve ever done in your life,” he was saying. Maybe you ' re turning into the kind of girl I thought and hoped you would turn out to be. Now dry those tears and how about seeing a movie We can still catch the late show if you hurry and change. How about it?” As she accepted Linda realized that Butch hadn’t wanted a girl that could out-do him in everything; he wanted one that he could comfort and help when she needed him. He wanted an average American girl. ) Loretta Iannarelli, ’52