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

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1. Georgia Peach 2. Struttin ' Hi! 3. Miss America of 1900 4. Sophistication 5. Chosen Few Honor Society Officers 11. Guess Who? Science Club 12. Show-offs Men of Science 13. Blondie Melodears Science Club Leaders

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others finish dressing. But Bill Canton came in then and everythin’ was forgotten with the words he spoke. The Gray Speed Express couldn ' t get through to us at Hollow Creek! It seems the mud was acting like quick sand. The bridge supports weren’t hold- ing. The mail and two nieces of Schoolmaster Merril were on the express. That Express must come through. Anyway, pretty girls weren’t seen very often out here in Arizona and these ladies were straightways from Boston. Not that I give a hoot for gals. They sure’ll rip a skirt or somethin’ on a door. But right now I feel I might like to see a pretty gal full of manners. I rode out with ’bout five others to view the situ- ation. It was pretty bad. No heavy coach would make it over that there bridge. It was rotten even before the rains. Then we saw the coach acoming past Pete’s Turn. Tom Haley coaxed his steed into the water and swam across. The current was strong and they went along down-stream. Joe caught Tom there by forcing his own horse out to a rock. He got hold of Tom by an arm. But the horse couldn’t keep a steady footing and went directly over the falls. I don’t think it got hurt bad-like, but we all knew the swirling rapids below made short work of him. Sure was a beautiful horse. This time Jed and Carl went out keeping their horses together with a rope tied in an’ out of their saddle straps. Joe and I busy bringing life back to Tom missed the action, but shouts told us that Jed and Carl had made it. They clambered up the bank and mounted their horses. I he coach, meanwhile, had gotten stuck a quarter of a mile up Pete’s Turn. The boys rode up and soon v. ere pushing and hauling the Express. Tom came out of his unconsciousness but we knew he needed a doc. Tim said he’d take Tom back to town, so that only left five of us to get the stagecoach across that foaming mass of water. John and I went to the bridge, selecting the largest planks of wood and called the other three to come and help get them down to the bank. We sent Jim Perkins to get help at a neighboring ranch and by the time help came, we had over half a raft built. With this new strength in manpower we felt less exhausted and kept working. Jim told me a party was going to be held at the Grange Hall in town in honor of the schoolmaster’s nieces. Now I knew we’d ail be working like crazy to get to the girls first as rescuers. I guessed right. We had the raft ready in ten minutes. We put two horses on the side of the raft nearest the falls. They would keep the raft from floating toward the falls anyway. I stayed behind to act as a welcoming party with a couple of others. They made it! The current wasn’t too strong! Now, too bad I couldn’t be over there. I ' d a-liked to see what we were fighting for at least. Well, what-do-ya-know, they’re gonna get the stagecoach on the water and fix it up like a raft. Looks like they’re really gonna get it done. Here they come! Yahoo! They made it! Aw, shucks, the old lady who’s come with ’em won’t let ’em out in this mud. I should a known. Hey ! She’s changed her mind ! The girls are coming out! Oh, I guess the old lady has brought her two kids along too. Hey, where’s the Merril nieces? We want to see the girls!’’ and then we all shut up. Oh, no, it can’t be! They can’t be! but they are. The Merril nieces are cute, sure they are, but I’ll make a bet with you that they aren’t any older than ten, nor younger than eight years. Besides that, they’ve got big ears. Well, I can’t say I ever had a liking for girls anyway — . Sylvia Hill, ’53 My Dream Man I often wonder if God above, Will create my dream man for me to love. Just a someone with purplish eyes, So I can look at him with heavy sighs, Hoping that he’ll have natural straight hair Contrasting with his nose that fell somewhere; Dimples that are shaped in a triangle, Supposing that his ears do curl and dangle! Just a someone who dresses in style, Although he may wear shoes once in a while; Colorful socks that scare you at sight, Pants that are baggy from left to right; His long-sleeved shirt, checked or plaid, And his bright tie, cheerful, not sad; One tall hat with a rusty buckle, When you think of him, don’t you chuckle? Although I think he’ll be just my meat, I want him made well-mannered and neat. He may have a temper and scorn and yell. But everytime he’ll ring the bell. Please God, send him down to me, I’d be the happiest girl there ever could be. I won’t mind if he’s tall and lanky, Just so I can call him my Frankie.” ( II ) Virginia Van Vorse, ’53

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Senior Dance Activities Football Rally The first football rally of the year was held on September 29 It was the day of the Hudson game. Of course, if there was anything the team and students wanted, it was to win this game with the team guided by our former coach. Therefore the enthusiasm and spirit shown by the students was outsanding. Since this was an informal assembly the only speakers were Mr. Albert Lerer and Head Coach Wassel. The cheer- leaders and students then gave a few cheers which we hoped would help lead the team to victory. And while the cheers did not lead to victory, they must have helped the team which was winning until the last few minutes of the game. On October 7 the students were called into the auditorium to encourage our team before it met the 42 game winner, Concord. There were speeches given by Mr. Wassel, our coach; Mr. Mattioli, Faculty Advisor! and our Co- Captains John Tomyl and William Howes. As usual, there were cheers led by the cheerleaders. There must have been many sore throats after that rally! Now all we need is to have that enthusiasm carried up to the football field. Junior Women ' s Club The Junior Women’s Club held their first meet- ing on October 11, 1950. The highlight of the afternoon was the initiation of the Freshmen. Each girl had been instructed to wear a ridiculous costume, and good sports that they are, each freshman came in outlandish dress. They also performed, doing stunts under the direction of the program committee. These Freshmen are a lively group and will be a welcome addition to the club. The officers for 1950-1951 are: President Barbara Manchester Vice-President Patricia O’Clair Secretary Gertrude Cuddy Treasurer Elizabeth Byrne Program Committee Chairman Mary Labowicz Program Committee: Barbara Krysieniel Barbara Thumith Irene Mariani The first dance of the year was held on Friday, October 20, 1950. The Senior Class, under the supervision of Mrs. Clair, was the sponsor. The hall was decorated in Hallowe’en motif with pumpkins and bats draped over the lights. There was a variety of dances. A new dance was introduced, a potato dance which was very successful. It was won by Ralph Smith and Margie Crowe. The Committee: Gertrude Cuddy Doris Sims Helen Stokes Barbara Castrilli Marie Sawyer Angie Greeno Also the class officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Henry Nowick Raymond Connors John Doran William Molloy George Anelons James Cutter Thomas Coco Barbara Manchester Veronica Janulewicz William Howes The smooth danceable music of Chuck DeGrappa’s orchestra added to the evening’s pleasure. Assembly On October 24, 1950, we were called together to observe United Nations Day. The Proclamation was read and the assembly listened to the voice of General Clay in Germany as he spoke on this fifth anniversary of the United Nations Organization After chimes were heard over the radio, all school bells were rung in honor of the day. Opening Prayer Mr. Mantv Lord’s Prayer Flag Salute Star Spangled Banner Assembly Proclamation Thomas Cocco But this was not the only reason we were assembled. October is a month of many observances as the master of ceremonies told us — Letter Writing Week, Doughnut Week, Hat Week, and Automobile Dealers Week, among the many. Several of the October holidays were commemorated in the follow- ing program: