Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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GRADUATION NUMBER Illations of a modern miss and her boy friend, caught in the whirl of a spring- time love affair. Lawrence Buck and Dorothy Downes, playing the leading roles, handled the parts with skill and finesse. Fred Corcoran, as Charlie Lawrence, a jmuth with great power over women, got the maximum out of his difficult part, and Clare Walker, his vis-a-vis of the play, who finally succumbed to his wiles, gave an excellent performance. Dorothy Tidd handled the difficult part of Loretta Harris, the baby-face vamp, with a capable nerve and scored repeatedly as did Bob Johnson, “Nemo” Downes, and Bob Sheehan, to whom fell the bulk of the wise-cracking in the piece. Mary Bennett as Malvina Kurtz, who played Cupid’s game with outstanding success, was adequate to her role, and a splendid performance was also given by Mary Hanley, who portrayed Polly Biddle, the perfect housekeeper. Jane Clark was both competent and convincing as Mrs. Forrest, while Cath- erine Hamill got the maximum of com- edy out of her role as Onnabel Sprig- gins, a designing spinster. Dorothy Tidd, as Loretta Harris, rounded out an excellent cast. The audience continually showed its appreciation of the fine work of the Senior thespians and every scene regis- tered with a punch. Much of the credit for the fine work of tile cast is due to the direction of George MacNeil, Sr., whose painstaking work in ' preparation for the production was rewarded by an enthusiastic recep- tion for all. The committee in charge of the play was made up as follows: Norman Downes, chairman; Phyllis Potter and Sidney Ervin. Frances Yancey was in charge of the publicity, and Edward Bugliee acted as business manager. Following the play there was danc- ing until midnight, with “Russ” Park- er’s orchestra providing the music. INVITATION PLAY DAY On Friday, May 16, about sixty Stoneham High girls, along with the girls from Reading and Melrose, were the guests at an invitation play day sponsored by Wakefield High School. The group was divided into eight teams, each represented by a color. The games plaj ed included giant ball, sack race, three-legged race, horse shoes,, hockey relay, tug of war, and kick ball, of which the sack race and three-legged race furnished plenty of comedy. Then the girls reentered the gymnasi- um where dancing and refreshments were enjoyed. The girls certainly enjoyed them- selves, being much enthused over this play day idea, and everyone hopes that Wakefield High will continue to run one each year. Last of all we wish to thank the Wakefield High Girls’ Ath- letic Council for the “best time ever.” Girls’ Athletic Editor. SENIOR BANQUET The Senior Class of Stoneham High School held its annual banquet at the Hotel Kenmore on Wednesday, May 14,. Norman Downes was toastmaster and arranged a splendid program for the oc- casion. The program included short talks by Pauline Devlin, who spoke on girls’ activities in Stoneham High. Next came the mentor of athletics at the local institution of learning, none other than Howard “Doc’’ Gordon. Our next speaker was Miss Ruth Poland, who explained the situation at the High School pertaining to girls’ athletics. Our fourth number on the program cer- tainly was a treat for all present. It was a vocal solo by none other than the inimitable Robert Sheehan. Gordon Marston then reviewed the year’s sports and, taken all in all, “Red” told quite a bit of inside information. Following “Red’s” speech there were short talks by Mr. Thibodeau, Mr. Varney, Miss Spinney, Mr. Nadeau, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Fred Corcoran. After the dinner, dancing was en- joyed until eleven-thirty, with “Al” Brackley’s Rhythm Boys furnishing the music. The guests of the Senior Class at the banquet included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Varney, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Watson, Mr. and Mrs. William Nadeau, Miss Ruth Poland, Miss Spinney, Mr. Howard Gordon and Mr, Earle Thibo- deau. The banquet committee included Sid- ney Ervin, chairman ; Phyllis Potter, Robert Sheehan, and Fred Corcoran. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ ASSEMBLY On Thursday morning a very inter-, esting talk was given to the girls of the Senior and Junior High Schools by Mrs. Margaret Eggleston Owen. The title of [ 3 ]

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC FAREWELL EDITORIAL The good, ship is nearing port. With its green and silver pennant fluttering proudly, it approaches its long-sought destination, Graduation. What ship is it? Why, the Class of ’30. Our officers have done good work. They have brought her home safely through a troublesome, treacherous sea. For, after all, the high school course is a perilous course to boys and girls in their teens. Nevertheless, helped by our teachers, our officers have done their responsible work successfully. On reaching Graduation, we members of the crew find our joy mingled with sadness. After years of companionship we are to be separated. We shall prob- ably never have another journey to- gether. Some of us Avill board a larger ship bound for another Graduation; others of us will plunge into the wmrld of business. That is why we feel a bit sad as we near the shore. Now that our triiD is practically over, we are able to see our faults and the mistakes we have made. Some of us have been careless; others, mutinous; some, model members of Class ’30’s crew. Still, as a whole, w e have passed with flying colors. Now we must ever try to honor the good ship “Class of ’30’’ by our conduct. Through all sorts of weather we must keep her name unsmirched. As our vessel glides into its harbor, we fire a salute of our guns to our kind and helpful trainers who have prepared us for our journey through Life. D, Sheridan. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Be it remembered, that I, The Authen- tic of Stoneham, in the County of Mid- j dlesex, being of sound mind and memo- 1 ry, but knowing the uncertainty of this 1 life, do make this my last will and tes- i lament, hereby revoking all wills and j codicils heretofore made by me. ' After the payment of my debts and I funeral charges, I bequeath and devise as follows: To the Class of 1931, the privilege of carrying on my 1-usincss for another year, on the condition that they sur- j render this right to the Class of 1932, I the following year. To the Library, a complete set of th.is year’s Authentic to perpetuate forever the memory of the Class of 1930. In testimony whereof, I hereunto sot my hand, and in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be my last will, this thirteenth day of June in the j ear one thousand nine hundred and thirty. The Authentic. On this thirteenth day of Juno, A. D. 1930, The Authentic of Stoneham, Massachusetts, has signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, declaring it to be its last will, and as witnesses thereof we three do now, at its request, in its presence and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names. Earle Thomas Thibodeau. Fannie M. Spijiney. Howard G. Gordon. SENIOR PLAY Playing to a packed house at Armorj Hall, the annual senior play of the Stoneham High School scored an out- standing success on May 2, 1930. The production was “Apple Blossom Time,” and the cast proved fully ade- quate to the high comedy passages of the piece, with every member contribu- ting a noteworthy performance. The action reveals the trials and trib-

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THE STONEHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUTHENTIC Mrs. Owen’s talk was “Power of a Dream.” She began by telling us the old legend of little Nonanka and the pink slipper from which we get the name of that pretty wild flower, the lady slipper. Everyone has a dream sometime in his or her life even if it is only a very small one. Some of our greatest men and women dreamed a dream when they were young, and sometime in their life this dream came true. Mrs. Owen told us of some of the people she had known who had never had much of an oppor- tunity in life, but had always wanted to reach their highest ambition and had done so by doing right, and so, little by litlie, making their dream come true. Mrs. Owen closed by reading a little poem entitled “Dream True” by Mary Carolyn Davies. Every girl enjo 3 ' ed Mrs. Owen’s talk and we hope that we may have the pleasure of having her with us again. Priscilla Marsh ’32. HIGH SCHOOL MExMORIAL EXERCISES The combined Junior and Senior High School exercises were held at Armory Hall, Thursday morning. May 29. The student body, over seven hundred strong, marched from the high school to the Armory under the direction of pupil marshals and traffic officers. The hall was very attractively decorated for the occasion with a profusion of flowers and the national colors. The combined Junior and Senior High School orchestras played the introduc- tory marc h which was followed by the entrance of members of the veterans’ organizations and auxiliary units, es- corted by Senior boys. Principal Watson extended the wel- come of the school to the veterans, speaking briefly of the appreciation that is felt for the work that these or- ganizations have done and are doing in the perpetuation of the true spirit ' of Memorial Day. A fine program was then given by the school, each number being delivered in a manner which showed thoroughness of preparation and which reflected credit upon the pupils and teachers who had the responsibility for the arrangement of the numbers. A special feature of the program was a play, entitled “Anychild Meets Memo- ry,” dramatized by Junior High School pupils. After the program by the pu- pils Mr. Watson introduced represen- tatives of the several veteran organiza- tions and asked them to speak to the student body. The remarks made by Commander Davis and Past Commander Kenson of the Grand Army of the Re- public were particularly inspiring and effective. Short speeches by Senior Vice Commander Newhall and Past Com- manders Ames and Knapton of the U. S. W. V., and Commander Ireland and Past Commander Saxby of the American Legion were also. made. The program follows : March S. H. S. Orchestra Song, “America the Beautiful” School Greetings Mr. Watson Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” Fred Corcoran “Somewhere in France” Helen Harding Songs Girls’ Glee Club (a) “Soldier Rest, Thy Warfare O’er” (b) “Tenting To-night” Play, “Anychild Meets Memory” Anychild Conscience Old Miss Bradford Memory Young Ellen Bradford Doris Rutherford Mrs. Bradford Mrs. Hazzard Jane Simmons Ruth Long Foresight Mother Joyce Clark Jane Strobel Edna Price Marjorie Dike Lois Barwood Jane Zemer Mary Montague Ruth Parks Marie Messier Mildred Shea Virginia Hunt Helen Lister Children Lois Barwood, Marie Messier Song, “When the Flag Goes By” Robert Sheehan “The Reveille” Richard Hunt Remarks, Representatives of (a) G. A. R. (b) Spanish American War Veterans (c) American Legion “Star Spangled Banner” School Flag Salute School Taps Conant Barton, Lewis Parks Dismissal Mr. Watson March S. H. S. Orchestra The committees in charge were as fol- lows : General Committee : Mr. Thibodeau, chairman; Miss Devlin, Miss Pickering, Mr. Nadeau. Decoration Committee: Mr. Whitte- more, chairman ; Mr. Hoyt, Miss Spin- nej Miss Garland, Miss Bailey, Mrs. Benson. TRAFFIC SQUAD ELECTION At the annual election of the traffic squad, Warren Macurdy was elected [ 4 ]