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

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October Program Oct. 9 Fire Prevention Week Ronald Kangas Oct. 12 Ferdinand Columbus’ Account Barbara Krysieniel Oct. 16 John Brown’s Raid Battle Hymn of the Republic” Senior Group Oct. 24 ’’United Nations and Youth” Mary Labowicz Oct. 25 Indian Summer” Senior Group Oct. 28 Dedication of Statue of Liberty Liberty Enlightening the World” Barbara Castrilli School Hymn Assembly The assembly was under the direction of Miss Marsden. The Senior Chorus was comprised of the following: Mary Labowicz, Veronica Janulewicz, Barbara Castrilli, Gertrude Cuddy, Angie Greeno, John Doran, Robert Larsen, Vincent Jarmulowicz, William Howes, James Cutter and Edward D’Amico. Honor Society Parents, friends, and students were assembled in the auditorium Thursday, November 9, 1950 at 10:00 A. M. for a very impressive induction ceremony of the National Honor Society. The program was put on by the four members under the supervision of Miss Sawutz, their sponsor, in a dim hall lighted only by the footlights and spotlights. The auditorium hushed as Mr. Lerer announced the nevv senior members to be Mary Labowicz, Veronica Janulewicz, Marion Weir, Doris Sims, Minnie Toretsky, and Thomas Cocco. The program was as follows: Scripture Reading Albert Lerer, Principal Salute to the Flag Assembly Chorus The Lord’s Prayer” A. H. Malotte Introduction Frank Sotrines, President Interpretations Character Carol Novick Scholarship Marie Sawyer Piano Duet Liberty Bell” Sousa P. Dawson, J. Morgan Leadership Barbara Manchester Service Frank Sotrines Announcement of students elected to the Society Albert Lerer Creed of the Society and recital of the Pledge Frank Sotrines Chorus Thanks Be To God” Dickson Presentation of pins and membership cards Evelyn Sawutz, Sponsor Message of Congratulations Mary A. Doyle, Superintendnet Maynard High Scho ol Hymn Assembly After the ceremony a reception was held for the new members with parents, teachers, and friends offering their congratulations. Junior Women ' s Club The second meeting of the Junior Women’s Club was held on November 15, 1950 At this meeting it was decided that the Junior Women’s Club Dance would be held on Friday, December 1, 1950. Various committees from each class were chosen to make decorations, dance and refreshments plans. After the close of the business meeting a short play, When Young Ladies Meet,” was presented by the junior class members of the club. The play was a take off on a girls’ club meeting and we all enjoyed seeing ourselves as others might see us Some of the lines were good! Janice Morgan had an especially difficult part — one line. The cast included: Barbara Prosper, Barbara Thumith, Janice Morgan, Patricia Meister, Joan Sokolowski, Pat Wehkoja, Kay Higgins, Loretta Ian- nerelli, |anet Gentsch. Irene Mariani directed the play. Career Talk The first career talk of the year was held in the high school auditorium on Thursday, November 16 , 1950. Miss Barre introduced Mrs. Edith T. Hughes of the Fisher School in Boston. The talk was on Secretaryship and Its Opportuni- ties. Specialized fields of secretarial training were discussed. After the talk any senior girls who were interested in Secretarial work were invited to the guidance room to discuss the career of a secretary further with Mrs. Hughes and Miss Barre.

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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:

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Science Club Junior Dance On Friday, November 17, 1950 the Junior Class held their first dance. One of the many novelty dances, the elimination dance, was won by Christine Lampinen and Ronald Kangas. The lights were adorned in soft yellow with match- ing tassels. The event for which everyone waited was the awarding of a door prize which was won by Angie Greeno. The committee, under the supervision of Mrs. Clair was Nancy Bain, Adam Mancini, Helen John- son, Ann Spurred, Patricia Dawson, Barbara Thumith and the class officers. The Freshman Class has organized a Science Club, under the direction of Mr. Lawrence Lerer. They chose the following officers: President, Ronald Kan- gas; Vice President, Roger Murray; Secretary, Joanne Sylvia. On Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 o’clock fifteen students return to the laboratory to work on projects. Ronald Kangas is working on model air- planes, Roger Murray on photography, and Joanne Sylvia ond plastic flowers. Others are working on model boats, telescope, and radios. In the future they plan to visit different museums and factories. ( 15 )