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

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VARIETY SHOW 1. J. Morgan, J. Gentsch, M. Salmi. 4. G. Hatch, F. Saarela. 2. J. Jokisaari, P. Murphy. 5. P. Stalker, J. Tomyl, B. Penniman, A. Mancini. 3. D. Alving. 6. L. Iannarelli. 7. A. Greeno, B. Thumith, M. Terrasi, F. McCarthy. ( 30 )

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we met our conductor, John Raymond from Pennsyl- vania, who was formerly with Fred Waring’s Penn- sylvanians. Just before supper we sang some more and then after supper we returned to North High School for four more rehearsal hours. During our 3 day confer- ence in Worcester we stayed with a family who lived about 3 miles from the school. Friday we rehearsed in the morning and afternoon, after we learned that there was going to be a party and square dance that night at the Hotel Sheraton. We had a wonderful time and arrived back at Schopfer’s home about 12:00. Saturday morning we made records that were to be played over the radio on Sunday morning on a Wor- cester station. That evening before a large gathering of about 300 people, we gave our concert. The chorus was made up of about 500 high school students with Miss Alice Farnsworth of the Met- ropolitan Opera Company as soloist. The recordings could be ordered backstage after the concert. We arrived home about 11:00 P. M., tired, but full of memories of good fun, gl ad of the experience of rehearsing and singing with such a large group. Betty Duckworth, ’54 Barbara Burke, ’54 March Assembly With Carol Novick as Mistress of Ceremonies a very interesting program on events in March was planned. This year Easter came on March 25, so of course there was a very informative talk given by Mary Labowicz on the History of the Easter Egg. The program: Flag Salute Assembly The Symbol of the Flag Marian Weir Londonderry Air James Hansen West Point Richard Turner Aria from Romeo and Juliet Veronica Janulewicz Telephone Minnie Toretsky Nola Dominic Barbuto The History of the Easter Egg Tradition Mary Labowicz The Maynard High School Hymn closed this as- sembly which was under the direction of Miss Mary M. Shine. Superstition Hop It was Friday, April 13, 1951. Of course, anything could happen on Friday the thirteenth and almost everything did. The auditorium was decorated in yellow and black. The lights were adorned with yellow crepe paper with black designs giving the effect of ladders, with black ruffles on the bottom. Among the novelty dances there was a ladder dance and an elimination dance. For anyone who was really superstitious the ladder dance was a dance to stay out of because you had to dance under a ladder. The elimination dance was won by Robert Viola and Jane Novick. They were presented with a small sum of money. The following officers of the council, along with all other members, were in charge: President of Student Council — Thomas Cocco Vice-President — Barbara Thumith Secretary — Barbara Castrilli On April 18 the National Honor Society Members, Miss Barre, and Miss Sawutz, went into Boston to see Courtin’ Time,’’ a musical comedy starring Lloyd Nolan and Billie Wo rth. After the play we stopped at the Smith House for refreshments. Girls’ Sports Night The first annual Girls’ Sports Night Banquet was held in the George Washington Auditorium on Mon- day, April 23- All the girls who went out for either field hockey or basketball and the women teachers of the high school were invited to attend. A delicious luncheon, prepared by Miss Collins and a few of the girls, was served. After the supper a short entertain- ment was presented. Beverly Price was the Mistress of Ceremonies. The program was as follows: Piano Solo, To Think You’ve Chosen Me,” Nancy Bain; Basketball Quartet, Harbor Lights,” Georgia Hatch, Irene Mariani, Ann Spurrell, Barbara Thumith; Piano Solo, Sabre Dance,” Janice Morgan; Vocal Solo, May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You,” Loretta Iannnerelli. This was followed by community singing. After the singing, Miss Collins made the announce- ments which we were all waiting for — next year’s captains and the winners of the trophies. To the pleasure of everyone, Barbara Prosper and Irene Mariani were named next year’s Field Hockey Co- Captains. Irene was also elected Basketball Captain. Angie Greeno was awarded a trophy for outstanding

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ability in Field Hockey, and Captain Bobby Statkus was awarded a similar trophy for outstanding work in Basketball. These girls were rated not only on ability, but also on sportsmanship and character. After the awards a basketball game was pla) ed in the gymnasium between the Juniors and Sophomores. The Juniors upheld the tradition of their class by winning over the Sophomores. Bobby Statkus and Angie Greeno were the referees. This game brought .0 a very successful close the first annual Girls’ Sports Night. Many thanks to Miss Collins and all those girls who helped make it such ' an overwhelming suc- cess. Angie Greeno, ’51 M. H. S. Variety Show The third annual Maynard High School Variety Show was presented April 4th and 5th in the George Washington Auditorium, for the benefit of the Ath- letic Association. All the proceeds from the sales of tickets go toward the athletic program at M. H. S. The girls of the high school were asked to contribute fudge which was sold during the show. The money received from selling fudge goes toward new uni- forms for the cheerleaders. Mr. Mattioli, who was in charge of the show , had a difficult time trying to get the chorus at one re- hearsal. It seems they couldn’t all get together on the same night. The specialty acts were left pretty much on their own so the students took on the re- sponsibility of rehearsing their own acts. It wasn’t until the morning of the show that a real complete show was rehearsed. The show was put on before a full house both nights and many had to be turned away. Chuck DiGrappo and his orchestra contributed their services both evenings. Thomas Cocco was Master of Ceremonies for the third consecutive year. What will we do without you next year, Tommy? Of special interest was the humorous play, High School Daze,” which featured Carol Novick, Bar- bara Castrilli, Helen Stokes, Mary Labowicz, Paul Murphy, Thomas Cocco, and Henry Nowick. The most important person in the play, as Tommy said, was Marie Sawyer, the prompter. Mr. Lawson’s gym act was quite breathtaking. Many people had their hearts in their mouths as the boys went through their daring act. The skit, In My Merry Oldsmobile,” had many people reminiscing about the good old days.” In addition to her scheduled number Be My Love,” Loretta Iannerelli gave an encore entitled If” Veronica Janulewicz’s Italian Street Song” had to be sung twice to satisfy the capacity audience. The Ames Brothers” should be given credit for a fine performance even if something did happen to their record. All of the acts were presented by talented students who should take a bow for such fine per- formances. We must give credit to all those students who helped make the show a success in other ways: the stage hands, the ticket sellers, the usherettes, the girls who made fudge, and all those students who sold tickets. Thanks go to the faculty, too, for all their help. One of the highlights of Thursday night’s per- formance was the presentation of a gift from the cast to Mr. Mattioli. The gift, a present of apprecia- tion for all of Mr. Mattioli’s help was presented by Robert Larson. Barbara Mitzcavitch, ’52 1 31 )