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

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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 )

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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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SS£2J 6M0N0R (SROLL Because we feel that these pupils deserve credit for the A’s and B’s they receive, we are printing your Honor Roll for the first time in the Screech Owl. Let it be an inspiration to you. May we see your name here in June. SEPTEMBER — OCTOBER 1950 SENIORS SOPHOMORES High Honor High Honor Lois Bain Carol Novick Honor Fay Saarela Helen Sczerzen Honor Elizabeth Byrne Leontine Eley Veronica Janulewicz Barbara Krysieniel Mary Labowicz Christine Lampinen Barbara Manchester Russell Manchester Marie Sawyer Mary Sweeney Helen Stokes Roger Weaving Richard Turner Marian Weir JUNIORS FRESHMEN High Honor Sandra Stammers High Honor Virginia Sulkala Margaret Sweeney Patri cia Meister Joanne Sylvia Barbara Mitzcavitch Alma Bowse Bonnie Lee Smith Honor Honor Barbara Crotty Catherine Higgins Elizabeth Jarmulowicz Margaret Jones Peter Kallio Barbara Thumith Ronald Kangas ( 16 )