East Hartford High School - Janus Yearbook (East Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1927 volume:

! I f 5 5 e 5 E a E s ! : , 5 ! E 2 5 I 5' E I i a 5 1 i ! F H I I I I I ! I I E I I E 5 I P I 5 s 9 S -o n THE ,JANU U. u Published by SENIOR CLASS of 1927 EAST HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL East Hartford, Connecticut HF . 'X O' 1 xx ' ,I Q L W ,. Q 45 .-,.' .ri - ' Y 1 ,- - -f.'- -'-- 1 Q A H xi Y , V A-74 Q' 1 Y I 5 ,',, X K lx , v W 5 N XS' fr' 1 ' ' ' Q r 5 N S wi E N x 'E 'R Q X x 3, X. 1 ac.fffyAJV,50Y.-m,5, 51 if , ,L xi tgx ,- v', - -ig-' '-.9 i ,N ff: l WI I 1 I WLM? -Qmfwiim Edffor ID Chief--Clifford R,wa1kef Assocmfe Edffors--James Forbes ---Helena Hancock Asslsfanf Edffor--Helen Bcm5emQr BUSINESS MODQEFS--Jnmej Rbln Alber1' Pearce AS5t,Busme5s Mjnjeffnfte Barfey -'Joseph Maynqhqh 1Dfv07'0grq!Df9y--frqnceg f-Efey Aff L'f0'lf0l - ffowqrgfjmfwejf Q yi folmes wmMm ,X,. 5 BERNARD ROSS Pfil1Cl'Dd! 6 x 1 y Ly-vs TOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE C. Henry Olmsted Thomas S. O'Connell, M. D. Louise R. Finn N. Howard Brewer Dwight L. Burnham Daniel J. McCarthy William E. Carroll Josephine E. Bryant Christian K. Smith The school and community owe a great deal to the School Committee for the work which it has accomplished. To the members of the Committee we wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks. SUPERINTENDENT MR. PERCIVAL S. BARNES PRINCIPAL MR. BERNARD ROSS FACULTY MR. WAYNE GEER-Vice Principal and Head of Science Department. MR. JOHN MCGRATH-Athletic Coach and Head of Com- mercial Department. MISS LAURA L. MEAD-Dean of Girls and Instructor in English. MISS GLADYS HOLMES-Head of English Departmerrdp MAY L. CLARK-Head of History Department. MIRIAM E. ALLEN-Head of Mathematics. MAY A. REGAN-Instructor in English. GLADYS M. STETSON-Instructor in English. CATHERINE LARRABEE-Instructor in Latin. LAURA I. KECK-Instructor in Latin. MAY SPRINGFIELD-Instructor in French. ELLEN P. HASTINGS-Instructor in Science. RUTH H. KEMP-Instructor in Science. CATHERINE I. MOORE-Instructor in History. MISS MISS MISS MISS MISS MISS MISS MISS MISS MISS MISS DOROTHY M. McVAY-Instructor in History and WX Civics. MR. AUSTIN R. HAM-Instructor in Mathematics. MISS KATHRYN T. BYRNE-Instructor in Typewriting, Bookkeeping and Stenography. MISS SADIE V. BRADSHAW-Instructor in Commercial Geography and Business Arithmetic. 7 wtf .WW GL NEW ERA BOARD Editor ......... ................... M argaret Hazlewood Assistant Editor .... ...... V irginia Smith Literary Editors .... ...... M arjory Gould Joke Editor . .. Feature Editor . Alumni Editors . Exchange Editor Athletic Editors Assistant Athleti Class Reporters . Mary Stubenrauch . . . . . . .Francis Bachl .. .... Ruth Olmstead . . .Rosalie Smith Olive Driscoll . . . .... Louise Burnham ........JohnTorpey Stuart Johnston c Editors .... .......... M errill Le Geyt Ralph Dixon .. ........ Edwin Prior fFreshmanJ Reginald Wilson CSophomoreJ Harry Pearce fJuniorJ Kenneth Smart Jean Hogan fLower Seniorj Clifford Walker fUpper Seniorl Business Managers ............... Nathan Dubinsky Zalman Hoffman Assistants ...... .... F rederick Moore Paul Wilson Gordon Brown Newton Tunis Zalman Hoffman Typists .... ....... S igrid Swanson Isabelle Ducharme Margaret Hagey Stanley Ozimek Faculty Adviser .... ....... .... M i ss Gladys Stetson HI-Y Late in September the Hi-Y Club was organized with ten members attending the meetings held in the Hartford Y. M. C. A. each Thursday evening. By the first of November the membership numbered twenty-two, and these boys remained with the club during the rest of the fall and winter term. This year East Hartford has had the majority at each meeting, having more than any other high school in Hartford. 8 At the fall election of the Confederated Clubs, we placed two officers: James Forbes, Presidentg and Newton Tunis, Vice-President. The club officers are: PRESIDENT ..................... .... J ames Forbes VICE-PRESIDENT . . . . .... Roger Driggs SECRETARY ............................. Edmund Truex The discussion group has been under the direction of Mr. De Wolfe of the Hartford Theological Seminary. ALPHA GAMMA EPSILON Girls' Club PRESIDENT ....... ........... ..... M a rjory Gould VICE-PRESIDENT . .. .... Sigrid Swanson SECRETARY .............................. Ruth Weldon CHAIRMAN OF THE SPORTS COMMITTEE. .Ruth Olmstead CHAIRMAN OF THE LITERARY COMMITTEE Margaret Hazlewood CHAIRMAN OF THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE .... Jean Hogan CHAIRMAN OF THE BULLETIN COMMITTEE Doris Smith CHAIRMAN OF THE PIN COMMITTEE ...... Olive Driscoll Roger Driggs John Torpey Marjorie Gould Angelus Futtner Frank Gioielli Harris Prior Catherine Sullivan ORCHESTRA First Violins Nathan Dubinsky Owen Clark Helena Hancock Second Violins Charles Bailey-Gates Charles Gregor Ernest Birtles Fannie Davis Cornet Raymond Andrews Trombone Newton Tunis Piano Mary Sullivan Drummer William James 9 DEBATING Probably no class book is complete until each achievement belonging to the four-year period which the book covers has been entered on its recordg probably no book is complete un- less each field of school activity has been gone over, its past reviewed and, at least, its immediate future forecasted. It is due to the idea expressed in the latter part of the foregoing sentence that debating comes to the front to claim its share of attention. We are told that debating has been an activity of the East Hartford High School at different times in the past, but, at present, no trace remains to call forth the comment and admiration of the present student body. So far as this year's graduating class is concerned, debating in this high school is a new adventure,-not to be participated in, but to be watched, aided, abetted, and comforted by the Class of 1927. It has been due entirely to the efforts of the man who, as principal, has guided and guarded our steps for four years that this new activity has been brought to our school, open- ing new fields of thought and training, and bringing the school into closer competition with the other schools of the state. Locally, debating, as an activity, is not being developed, as yet, in the usual way. Ordinarily, when debating is not a classroom subject, it is carried on through the medium of a debating society. However, this year the opportunity was given to our school to enter a debating triangle composed of the high schools of Bristol, West Hartford, and East Hartford. The opportunity came a little early for our school, perhaps, but the offer was accepted and the school was confronted with a challenge to debate on the evening of March 17th, 1927, on the question of the cancellation of the allied war debts by the United States. The challenge was accepted. As a consequence of this arrangement, it has been neces- sary to postpone all work pertaining to the organization of a debating society and concentrate on the actual work of debate. So far, the visible results have been negligible. Tryouts for positions on the teams are going forward steadily and before this report comes from the press, the names of those chosen to compete will be known to all interested in our work. You Well know the sterling fighting qualities of your schoolmates, and in this new venture you can expect to see the honor of our school upheld in the same manner that you are accustomed to witness in other fields. It, is intended to organize a real, live, debating society as soon as this contest is over so that future contests may find the school confronted with a less arduous task and better trained debaters. The de- tails of this work it is impossible to discuss at this time, but the assurance is given that with the continuance of our active interest and support after we become alumni, We will always be proud of our school and its debating record. 10 Ywygix X XXA 4 NX rf IE, N H D V W ' 17 kv' 1 ' , iff 1 - X A r 1 1 i . A xx A , VN V!! , X .xg I YQ? H Q , f if , 'I To ' , ' X Q 4 5 , Q X ,, Q X, I f ' 'E:f ? T7 X X x.a x1 xxwxlSmmNmnmhWm N5?mx X Uwfffwl WH ' - X WX Y ' 'Lf is X' 1 :gl 11 BERNICE BAILEY The Lady of Style Grace was in all her steps, in every ges- ture dignity and love. GEORGE BENTON The Knight of Indolence The desire of leisure is much more natu- ral than of business and care. HELEN BANSEIVIER The Lady of Quality All her excellences stand in her so si- lently as if they had stolen upon her without her knowledge. HOWARD BIDWELL The Knight of Mechanics Better to be occupied than at leisure. FRANCES FOLEY The Helpful Lady I would help others, out of a fellow- feeling. JAMES FORBES The Knight of Fashion The secret of fashion ia to surprise and never to disappoint. MAX GORDON The Courageous Knight Who talks much, oft talks in vain. HELENA HANCOCK Thr Lady with the Understanding Heart Women have understandingof the heart, which is better than that of the head. Pl-IYLLIS I-IAYDEN Lady Ethel Barrymore Good players are born, not made. jOSEPl-I IVIOYNAI-IAN The Good-Natured Knight All other knowledge is hurtlul to him who has not the science of good nature. ALBERT PEARCE The Knight offlmbition Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. ADAM SCHILKE The Knight of Music Music resembles poetryg in each Are nameless graces, which no methods teach And which a master's hand alone can reach. DAVID TAYLOR The' Knight offlthletits True sportsmanship is something not all possess. JAMES TOBIN The Premciaus Child The childhood shows the man As morning shows the day. QJWJ-446 A CLIFFORD WALKER The Knight of Knowledge' Wisdom comes to no one by chance. CLARA CROSBY The Laughing Lady What is sweeter than hearty laughter? CLASS MOTTO-Non quantum sed qualis. CLASS COLORS-Yale Blue and Princeton Orange. CLASS FLOWER-Forget-me-not. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT ........................ ..... J ames Forbes VICE-PRESIDENT . . .... James Tobin SECRETARY ..... ..... H elena Hancock TREASURER .... .... H elen Bansemer 16 STUDENT ACTIVITIES BERNICE BAILEY-1. S. A. A., Secretary of Class. 2. S. A. A., Secretary of Class, Representative in Congress. 3. S. A. A., Secretary of Class, Glee Club, Vice-President of Dramatic Club, A. G. E. 4. S. A. A., President of Glee Club, Glee Club Contest, Music Committee, A. G. E., Class Night Speaker, Cake Sale Committee. HELEN BANSEMER-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A. 3. S. A. A., A. G. E., Dramatic Club, Royal Typewriter Certificate, Glee Club Contest, O. G. A. Certificate. 4. S. A. A., Treas- urer of Class, Graduation Night Speaker, Assistant Edi- tor of The Janus, Cake Sale Committee, Glee Club, A. G. E., Typewriting-Underwood Typewriter Bronze and Sil- ver Pins, Royal Gold pin, and Remington Silver Pin, 100 Word Test in Shorthand. GEORGE BENTON-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A., Sophomore Hop Committee. 3. S. A. A., Manager Basketball Team, Base- ball, Royal Certificate. 4. S. A. A., Underwood Bronze and Silver Pin, Royal Gold Pin and Remington Silver Pin, 80 and 100 Word Test in Shorthand. HOWARD BIDWELL-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A., Representa- tive in Congress, Sophomore Hop Committee. 3. S. A. A., President of Class, Senator, Junior Prom Committee. 4. S. A. A., Art Editor of Janus, Senior Play, Senator. CLARA D. CROSBY-1. S. A. A., 2. S. A. A., 3. S. A. A., Glee Club, A. G. E., Dramatic Club. 4. S. A. A., Glee Club Con- test, A. G. E., Motto and Class Color Committee. Class Poet, Representative. FRANCES M. FOLEY--1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A., Play-Gettys- burg. 3. S. A. A., President of Alpha Gamma Epsilon, Dramatic Club, Glee Club Contest, Member of Cabinet, Operetta. 4. S. A. A., Glee Club, A. G. E., Class Color and Motto Committee, Representative, Photography, Statis- tics. JAMES FORBES-1. S. A. A., President of Class, Freshman Party Committee, Nominating Committee for S. A. A. 2. S. A. A., Representative in Congress. 3. S. A. A., Treas- urer of Class, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Operetta, Hi-Y, Member of Cabinet, Captain of Class Basketball, Football Squad. 4. S. A. A., President of Class, Glee Club Con- test, Property Manager of Senior Play and Operetta, President of Hi-Y, Member of Cabinet, Associate Editor of Janus, Member of Senior Committee, Salutatorian, Nominating Committee for S. A. A., Football and Basket- ball Squad. 17 MAX GORDON-1. S. A. A., Vice-President of Class, Chair- man Freshman Party Committee. 2. S. A. A. 3. S. A. A., Boys' Glee Club, Football Squad. 4. S. A. A., Glee Club, Glee Club Contest, Class Night Speaker, Football Squad. PHYLLIS HAYDEN-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A. 3. S. A. A., Glee Club, Operetta, Dramatic Club, A. G. E. 4. S. A. A., Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Operetta, Senior Play, A. G. E. HELENA HANCOCK-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A., Orchestra. 3. S. A. A., Glee Club, Glee Club Contest, A. G. E., Dramatic Club, Senior Play Committee, Orchestra. 4. S. A. A., Sec- retary of Class, Glee Club, Associate Editor of Janus, Class Night Committee, Class Historian, Orchestra. JOSEPH MOYNAHAN-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A. 3. S. A. A., Class Basketball, Basketball Squad, Football Squad. 4. S. A. A., Class Night Speaker, Class Night Committee, Basketball, Baseball, Football. ALBERT PEARCE-1. S. A. A., Freshman Party Committee. 2. S. A. A. 3. S. A. A., Representative in Congress. 4. S A. A., Graduation Night Speaker, Hi-Y, Business Mana- ger of Janus. ADAM SCHILKE-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A. 3. S. A. A. 4. S. A. A., Glee Club, Glee Club Contest, Operetta. DAVID TAYLOR-1. S. A. A. 2. S. A. A., Baseball Squad, Football Squad. 3. S. A. A., Basketball Squad, Baseball Team. 4. S. A. A., Football. JAMES TOBIN-1. S. A. A., Vice-President of Class. 2. S. A. A., President of Class, Sophomore Hop Committee, School Ring Committee, Orchestra. 3. S. A. A., Repre- sentative in Congress, Junior Prom Committee, Orches- tra. 4. S. A. A., Vice-President of Class, Representative in Congress, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Business Manager of Janus. CLIFFORD R. WALKER-1. S. A. A., Treasurer of Class, Freshman Party Committee. 2. S. A. A., Vice-President of Class, Representative in Congress. 3. S. A. A., Vice- President of Class, Representative in Congress, Glee Club, First Prize in Tucker Essay Contest, Editor-in-Chief of New Era, Member of Cabinet. 4. S. A. A., Representa- tive in Congress, Glee Club, Operetta, Chairman of Cake Sale Committee, Member Class Night Committee, Vale- dictorian, Editor-in-Chief of Janus. 18 I 19 VALEDICTORY HOW BIG? In the life of every individual there come times when he pauses in his daily routine and takes inventory of himself, doubting his abilities and questioning his achievements. In such moments he wonders, in the depth of his heart, how big he really is after all and how much of a success his life has been. At these instances, when each of us answers for himself that query, he finds that in our modern times success is meas- ured by two standards. When, in the grip of twentieth century conditions we find an efficient man who by persistent effort has built up a work which will comfortably support himself and his family, we say he is a success. Likewise, the term is applied when, look- ing at the matter from a different angle, a man is discovered whose integrity is unquestioned, whose record is untarnished, and whose name is a pleasant sound to every man's ear. In the first instance, our judgment is the result of a mechanical measurement, in the second it is based upon the human stand- ards of life. We are led then to ask, How much difference is there between the two cases and how can one simultaneously enjoy the benefits of each ? What can better answer the question than the lives of those still doing their work in the world- and doing it well-compared with those whose accomplish- ments are of a different calibre? To anyone whose interest in radio exceeds the superficial enthusiasm of the average fan, the name of David Sarnoif must be familiar. Coming as a boy from Poland to America, he found himself, on the death of his father, burdened with the responsibility of supporting his mother and the other mem- bers of his family, surrounded in the meantime by the strange conditions of New York. However, the boy was undaunted and worked with all his strength, day after day, in an eiort to edu- cate his brothers and sisters and to better the conditions of his home, while in the evenings he studied in order that his own position in the world might be raised. As a result of his work, he is today one of the foremost men in the Radio Cor- poration of America. In direct contrast is a certain big business executive of Chicago-that city whose reputation is created by the merci- less pens of scandal-seeking editors. The man in question had amassed a considerable amount of money without regard for the opinions or feelings of his fellowmen. When at last he decided to enter society's circles, he found to his surprise and sorrow that the financial, the mechanical, degree of his achievements had failed to bring that attitude of friendship which grows out of mutual esteem between men. Such examples are numberless, but all of them strengthen the same pointg namely, that the acquisition of money unsup- plemented by the qualities which constitute a strong charac- ter is an attainment extremely incomplete, while on the other 20 hand, a strong character will eventually lead- to material advancement. The present business world is not looking for young men and women with enviable financial standing. It seeks, rather, in its applicants the foresight of a Lincoln, the perseverance of a Roosevelt, the tact of a Franklin, the brain of an Edison, the judgment of a Marshall and-shall we say-the economy of a local Democrat, while last of all but greatest of all, come the qualities of honesty and sincerity. I say honesty be- cause it is the foundation of all good business, and as for sincerity -just think of those people whom you know whose friendship is prompted by the same motives which govern the behavior of a child in December. In today's vast store of industries everyone has a place. He may chose for himself the branch of work in which his future will be shaped, for the day of the trade guilds has passed over by the industrial horizon. And just as nations differ in regard to political, financial, social, and religious con- ditions, the people who compose the nations differ in intel- lectual, physical, and artistic abilities. Hence, no two indi- viduals can in all fairness be judged by exactly the same standards, since no two are in all details similar. Therefore, in proportion to the abilities of a man together with his oppor- tunities for exercising those abilities should the grandeur of his accomplishments depend. Thus, we find at the conclusion of our self-examination, that a man of few inherent talents who strives as hard as he is able is even bigger than he who has great inherent talents but who allows them to mould and rust in the vaults of time. The final analysis will uphold neither the cold standards of business nor the fickle standards of society and will vindicate only that success which is based upon earnest endeavor. Classmates, tonight we have gathered as a class for the last time in exercises which mark the termination of courses through which we are preparing for later life. Accordingly, it is a fitting occasion to contemplate the material which we have acquired and the most suitable methods for its utilization. And although we must part from the East Hartford High School, time can neither erase nor lessen the memories of our associations here. We are standing on the thresholds of lives filled with opportunities never before surpassed. Let us, as we leave this building and go our several ways, make the most of every task that falls to our lot so that when life's embers fade we can look back upon a work well done. To that end I bid you-Farewell ! CLIFFORD R. WALKER. 21 SALUTATORY VISIONS For almost everyone there is keen enjoyment in little anecdotes concerning the successes of great and noble men. Whether they tell of brave deeds, of lasting struggles, of supreme sacrifices, or of mental achievements, they are alike appealing. The interesting story of Constantine the Great's conversion has always been particularly attractive to me. Christianity had been slowly spreading throughout the Old World and by 300 A. D. had reached the Roman Empire. It had not been easy going, it was with difficulty that a foot- hold was established in any country. Every new movement, whether religious, political, or scientific, is sure to be opposed, and this new faith was no exception. It is almost impossible for us to realize the hardships endured by the early Christians. They were scorned, thrown into prisons, and in many cases killed. Therefore, when Con- stantine became Emperor of Rome in the early part of the fourth century, he was confronted with the most important question of the time, that of Christian toleration. He was uncertain. There seemed to be something in this new religion which drew men to its ranks, but Constantine could not alto- gether disregard the teachings of his fathers. Then one day there happened something which decided his course. While he was marching at the head of his army, he saw the image of a fiery cross in the noonday sky. Coming from a superstitious race, believing in omens, Constantine in- terpreted this sight as a symbol of the importance of the new religion. As to the reality of this symbol, we can say little. Some scientists claim that such a thing was possible, in that it might have been a flash of lightning, an optical illusion, or a deception in the Emperor's mind. The important part of this story is not the reality of the vision, but the impression it made on Constantine. That it was great is proved by the fact that from then on he tolerated the Christian religion in Rome. Moreover, having founded the city of Constantinople, he gave the right of building Christian churches there. Although Constantine's actions may have sprung from what some might be inclined to call a foolish be- lief in a dream, nevertheless through his work Christianity gained a foothold in the Roman Empire. Such was the im- portance of a vision. Wherever we look, we find similar instances: in history, fable, and song. In Virgil's Aenead we have the characters often governed by visions, real or imaginary. For instance, while the Trojan hero Aeneas was delaying in Carthage, instead of seeking his new Italian home, there appeared to him a vision of Mercury, ordering him to set out at once. Then, Aeneas, stopping at Sicily, was visited by a vision of his dead father, who advised him to leave the feeblest followers behind and to continue on to his new home. Let us note also The n 22 Vision of Sir Launfal, a poem by James Russell Lowell, tell- ing how a knight of King Arthur's court sought a cup seen in a vision. However, people will say Times have changed, the age of miracles is past. Unfortunately so. But although we may not have a material vision guiding us, somewhere in our minds are stored up pictures of future success. That is our vision! With it we can succeed. We have a set goal and we will reach it for it is already gained in our minds. We have proof of this in the life of Abraham Lincoln, who , having a vision of the United States as a great republic to guide him, struggled and worked to preserve the Union. A more recent instance is that of Commander Richard E. Byrd, first to reach the North Pole by air, who probably had in his own imagination conquered the polar air regions many times before the actual event. If the objectives of this senior class could be collected in a composite picture, I believe we would have something both strange and interesting. Here, perhaps, we would see a great surgeon, an engineer, a lawyer, and many successful business men and women. No matter what the vision, I think success is bound to come when we' have the mental picture to guide us on. Tonight we wish to welcome the parents, teachers, and friends, who have thus far helped prepare us for our life work. I imagine that they too have visions, not of themselves, but of us as successful business men and women. The best way to repay them for their interest in us, I believe, is to bring about the materialization of their visions. JAMES FORBES. 23 SCHOOL SONG Tune: Lord Jeffrey Amherst Let us sing the praises of East Hartford High we love so dear, We will laud her heroes of the field and track, The remembrances of the four years we've spent together here Will shine brightly when thoughts turn back. Wealth cannot measure all we gain from her nor time deny That these four years are not in vain. So give a cheer, a rousing cheer, for dear East Hartford High And to her will our loyalty remain. Oh-h-h East Hartford, East Hartford, 'Tis a name full of fame as in the days of yore, May it ever prove more glorious 'Till the sun shall climb the heavens no more. CLASS POEM We entered here as graduates From lower grades of school To advance ourselves in knowledge, But not to over-rule. Through our four years of study It was our constant aim To reach an ever higher goal ' That would lead on to fame. We're now to leave you, teachers, having Learned what you have taught, But first we want to thank you all For the knowledge that we sought. And now our class of '27 Of the East Hartford High Will leave this school with high ideals, For higher ones to try. And as we say adieu to you We know your wish will be, God bless you all-the best of luck And great prosperity. To those of you who take our place, To each and every one We wish the very best of luck, And the success that we have won. CLARA CROSBY. Tune: The Quilting Party 1. It is here that we are gathered In the school we love so dear, Now it is for us to bid farewell To the happy days spent here. Chorus: To the happy days spent here, To the happy days spent here, Now it is for us to bid farewell To the happy days spent here. 24 il 2. We go forth to face life's problems, And we go without a fear, N ow it is for us to bid farewell To the happy days spent here. Chorus: To the happy days spent here, To the happy days spent here, Now it is for us to bid farewell To the happy days spent here. CLARA CROSBY Tune: Cherie, I Love You We're here to say good-bye, Dear old East Hartford High, We want to tell you we love you so: We can't pretend that we don't, you know. We shall try to acquire Feature we most admire. We don't desire to bid you good-bye. But we have to, East Hartford High, We don't desire to bid you good-bye, But we have to, East Hartford High. CLARA CROSBY Tune :' Bye, Bye, Blackbird Out into the world you know Here we go, singing low Bye, Bye, High School- Although we shall ne'er forget That we owe you a debt Bye, Bye, High School- All the joys and woes that we have shared, For our life work, us they have prepared To the dear East Hartford High We must now bid good-bye, High School, Bye-Bye. CLARA CROSBY. 25 INTRODUCTION In the present day and age we hear a great deal about court and court proceedings. We have courts of justice, courts of appeals, Supreme Courts, and last of all courting, which, of course, we know nothing about. A good many years ago, King Arthur instituted among his knighted a brave man by tapping him on the shoulder with a the chief duty of the members was to right wrongs and do good throughout the world. Our class has taken delight in considering this school as the Court of Knowledge and ourselves as Knights and Ladies of it. The ceremony of knighting has always been an impressive 0116 since the time of chivalry. In days of old, the King knighted a brave man by tapping him on the shoulder with a sword. Tonight is the time for the knighting of the members of our Court. In this democratic country, we must use a cere- mony entirely our own. The Court of Knowledge assembled around its Long Table, therefore, decided that each one should rise and read his or her title, to the high dignitaries of our court, who have already passed on the fitness of each to under- take the new duties. Thus shall we assume our names of Knights and Ladies. CLASS HISTORY ' Four years have the members of our class passed in the East Hartford High School, our Court of Knowledge, prepar- ing to go out into the wider world of college or business. Here we have grown up to be worthy Knights and Ladies winning many struggles which will help us in our future lives. Of course we do admit that we have committed many errors, but, as each year has erased a few of our faults, we are now ready to start out with a good record. For this we owe a great deal to our teachers, who have so willingly helped us over the diffi- cult places. To-night we are gathered for the last time around this Long Table. We are looking forward to the future, but we are leaving this Court of Knowledge very reluctantly. Often in the days to come our thoughts will fly back, even though we are not here in person, to the happy hours of work and play which we spent here. The first year we were called, very appropriately, the Freshmen, because of our greenness. In our ignorance We even braved the wrath of our superiors by asking the location of the various court rooms. Soon, however, we knew where they were so well that we could have found them in our sleep. The Green Flag was continually waving over our barracks in spite of our struggles to substitute an emblem of Blue and White, the reward which would be given to us if we conquered our greenness. 26 K1 To do this we attended all the games which the teams of the Court of Knowledge played with those of other Courts, were staunch supporters of all the plays which our superiors staged, and worked hard at our lessons. In January we had succeeded. Having gained the privilege to wear the colors, we started on our second year. Then we were known as Sophomores. We had lost all our former modesty and bashfulness and were as happy-go-lucky creatures as Sophomores should be. This year we were working hard for honors in our studies, which no person aspiring to be a knight can be without. Because we felt very much superior to the freshies who had just entered the Court of Knowledge, we lost no chances to make fun of them. Several of our class belonged to the athletic teams, and the rest of us loyally supported them. The excellent work done by our classmates brought great honors to our class. In our third year we also had a set goal to reach. Our aim was to belong to as many societies as possible and, in the meantime, to keep up our studies. Some joined the Court Glee Club, and greatly improved it by tunefully blending their rich, mellow voices with the rest. The girls also belonged to the Alpha Gamma Epsilon and the boys to the Hi-Y. Those of us who did not play on the teams were always at hand to cheer our players on to victory. Our class gradually was growing smaller. We missed those who left our ranks, but were saddened especially by the death of one classmate. It was during our summer vacation that William Condon died after an operation for appendicitis. We felt deeply the loss of our companion. After three years of pleasure and profit were finished, we were called Dignified Seniors, and all were working hard for graduation, or the titles of Knights and Ladies. Again, many of our class belonged to the football and the basketball teams. One of our companions was sent out into the world to visit the abode of Merlin and to bring back news of our future fortunes when we would go out into the world. Our class staged a play and had a cake sale. The returns were to help defray the ex- penses of the knighting. Thus the year moved smoothly and eventfully around, and we are gathered for the last time at the Long Table in our Court of Knowledge. We are very near our goal, and I am sure we are all worthy of being Knights and Ladies. In the future as we ride forth into the wide, wise world we shall always remember this last happy gathering of the January Class of 1927. H. HANCOCK. 27 CLASS PROPHECY Twenty leagues under the surface of the sea, far under the heaving waters off the Cornish coast lies Merlin's Magic City, the home of King Arthur's Round Table in by-gone days. Also, near the city, as the fable goes, lies a huge cave of trans- parent rose-marble, guarded by the spirits of Light and Dark- ness. In this marvelous cave lies Merlin the Wise, Arthur's magician, natural and lifelike, entombed in a block of pure crystal. Once in an eon he speaks, foretelling great happenings. About a year ago the rumor came to our Court of Knowl- edge that the graduation of the January Class of 1927 would be an event of sufficient importance to induce the Fates to arouse Merlin, who would prophecy the futures of the mem- bers of this illustrious group. Early last fall, a meeting of those in whom Merlin was supposed to be interested was calle.d. By these I was chosen to travel to his cave and was instructed to report faithfully to all here to-night Merlin's words of wisdom. The next Saturday after that meeting, I was transported by airplane to the Cornish coast of Wales. There, after con- sulting the map obtained for me by my classmates, and finding as nearly as possible the location of the cave, I stepped into the motor launch and we cast off, making far to the southwest end of the cape. When I arrived there, I donned my heavy diver's suit, had my men fasten the huge helmet to my shoulders, took my place, and was let down into the depths. As I was de- scending, I looked up for a last glimpse of the sun. It shone with a reddish light just over my head. High noon! The water closed over me, and down I went. Down, down. At six fathoms, it was pitch dark. The huge searchlight attached to my helmet was switched on at my signal, and care- fully letting go my hold on the lead-weighted rope ladder, I slid down into the murky green depths. Strange fish glided past meg darting shadows played about. Once a fish, googly-eyed and fiat bodied, flashed to the windows of my helmet, and I caught a glimpse of a startled little school of tiny fishes, scattering around me, attracted by the strange yellowish gleam of the light. At last my leaded boots struck bottom. I hesitated. Then hauling into me as much rope as I thought I needed for slack in allowing me to prowl around, I started straight ahead. Progress was slow at that depth and occasionally stone formation had to be crawled over, but, finally, I found myself in a lighter area of water. I looked around and lo, I, the scof- fer, who had undertaken the task merely to satisfy my own mind and to come up and scoff at others, was looking at a cave, faintly illumined with rose light and scintillating white flakes. I could see through the rock when I approached, but to my sur- prise found no entrance to the sarcophagus. Suddenly I stum- bled against some loose shale and fell through the wall. Hasti- ly getting up, I looked around. Nothing could I see save the rose.-colored walls about me. Soon, however, a soft white light began to grow in the center of the tomb. It grew larger, took on tangible outlines and soon, lo! a huge block of crystal ap- 28 peared in which lay Merlin the Wise, sleeping peacefully, hands folded across his breast. I approached reverently and heard from the block a clear voice say, Consult the magic dice! Consult the magic dice! Consult the magic dice! Consult the magic dice! I had barely time to recover from my astonishment when the appari- tion disappeared, and I was thrust back, thinking and wondering. As I made my way back to the ladder I stumbled more often now-I stopped to look back but could see only the faint rose light of the cavern. When I got to where I thought I had touched bottom first, I found two peculiar-looking pack- ages, wrapped tightly in black cloth. I was ready now for any- thing, so stooping down I picked up the two rather bulky bun- dles and signalled to be pulle.d u.p When I got into the boat and had my helmet removed, I quickly opened both packages in the presence of my two friends and found in one package an old pair of dice, an ordinary pair from the looks of them. In the other I found engraved on a piece of parchment in gold let- ters these words, Cast and cast back. I waited for no second order, but, cast and cast again. Prophecies unfolded themselves to me that day, the words at each cast appearing, formed by the marks on the dice, prophe- cies foretelling fame and fortune, wealth and health, riches and poverty for the members of our court. My record completed, I stood for a while alone on the deck, while my companions copied the prophecies so hastily set down. The last two words on the parchment were, cast back. I hesitated, thinking of Arthur's Excaliber, and then threw the two bundles far out into the sea. I looked, half expecting to see a white hand rise and grasp them, but they fell into the water with a dull splash, and the waves rolled over them. Tonight I have the prophecy written out for you in this new book, made by Merlin's orders, and with your permission I will tell to you his words of wisdom. For Bernice Bailey, Lady of Style, there is a brilliant future. As the dutiful wife of James Forbes, costumer and designer, she will help him in his establishment, the House of Style on Le Rue de la Paix, Paris, giving him many an inspira- tion for his marvelous creations of fashion for women. Their advertisement of What Well-Dressed Men and Women Wear, will be known all over the world. George Benton, Knight of Indolence, will have a bril- liant career as president of the I. W. W. He will be famous for his after-dinner speeches consisting of silence, still silence, and more silence. For Howard Bidwell, Knight of Mechanics, there will be nothing but glory as the inventor of the perpetual motion au- tomobile, which will run without gas, Pat. July 4, 1965, all rights reserved. He will be the wonder of the scientific world, a credit to the school and to Hockanum. Albert Pearce, his ambitions satisfied, will act as press agent for his wife, Phyllis Hayden, better known as Lady Barrymore. He will do much to promote the modern drama 29 and incidentally, the reputation of his illustrious wife, as a well known advocate of cleaner plays. For Adam Schilke, our Musical Knight, Merlin has fore- told the remodelling of the Metropolitan Opera House. These improvements will not be made until the public demand them for him. Then we shall hear his fine baritone whenever we have leisure time on our hands, or care to pay two or three hundred dollars for a back seat at a first night performance. Moynahan, the Good-natured Knight, will be a great star of the silver sheet, a public benefactor, and a model of a per- fect husband. Clifford Walker, known as a man about town, a mysteri- ous wanderer in doubtful night clubs, an old man who sells pencils in Broadway, a cripple who piles his begging trade along Fifth Avenue, a sleek young fellow whose. identity at all times is known to us only, will be the master criminal detec- tive of the world, a second Sherlock Holmes, whose methods of baffling the underworld will win him fame and fortune. The world will acclaim him as its savior, in the fight against crime. Debonair, cheerful, gay, and intellectual, Clifford, our Knight of Knowledge, still will have aspirations to become editor of Ye Daily Grinde, the best newspaper in East Hartford. James Tobin, Precocious Child, barber, lawyer, mayor, and postmaster, justice of the peace, and notary public in the metropolis of South Windsor, has done much for its advance- ment and betterment. Clara Crosby, his wife, one time cook in the White House, will be noted for her strange and appetiz- ing dishes. David Taylor, Athletic Knight, will be President of the American Athletic Associationg a famous All-American quar- terback, known to all Sportland and lauded by his many admirers. Frances Foley, The Helpful Lady, and Helena Hancock, The Lady of the Understanding Heart, will work hard in Con- gress, fighting for cleaner politics, the Child Labor Amend- ment, and the passage of the Bansemer Bill, which is a remedy for some economic ills of the country, compiled by that famous student of economic conditions, Helen Bansemer, Lady of Qual- ity. All these are doing much for the country at large, and also active members of the Lucy Stone League. On the last throw of the dice a six appeared, symbol of luck' and good fortune. In letters of gold was written upon it, Good Fortune and Happiness I give to the Class of January, 1927, of the East Hartford High School. Signed, Merlin. Thus ends the last entry in this new book of magic knowledge. MAX GORDON. 30 PRESENTATION OF GIFTS-BERNICE BAILEY Before the Knights and the Ladies leave this Court of Knowledge to enter the wide world for the accomplishment of the tasks foretold by our prophet, on whom the mantle of Mer- lin has descended, we want to give them gifts which will safe- guard them as they strive to overcome the many hardships which they will encounter. -The Knight of Fashion and Parisian designer of men's evening apparel will always be popular with the young ladies. In case you should fall desperately in love again, I know this shock absorber will prove quite useful to you, Sir Forbes. -Knights of Indolence seem to be deaf to the commands of their superiors, but, I hope that while you are riding under a freight car in the future, this ear-trumpet will help to over- come this trait and prevent a serious accident, Sir Benton. -Lady Barrymore, since you have proved so successful in the plays and pageants held in the Court, this box of make- up will no doubt prove helpful to you in your future plays, Lady Hayden. Knights of Ambition always set a goal to Work for. Yours is, as foretold by our able prophet, to be press agent of the Clean Press Association. Here is a pad and pencil which you will need to take notes, Sir Pearce. -The Musical One. You will be greatly influenced in your music by a young girl. Aided by her you will become a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company. As you have al- ways been subject to colds in the throat, a bottle of throat balm may prevent much discomfort, Sir Schilke. -The Mechanical Genius of the Twentieth Century will surely need a strong box in which to keep the plans for his in- vention of a perpetual motion automobile which will run with- out gas. Here is one guaranteed by the United States' Safety gadult lglompany not to open for anyone except the owner, Sir 1 we . -The hard lives which the actors and actresses lead do much to change their dispositions. We hope that, when you are the star actor of the Paramount Studio in Hollywood, and your work becomes a trifle tiresome, this little companion will cheer you up, Sir Moynahan. -In case both the Precocious Child and his wife, the Laughing Lady, should need the car the same day, these two limousines, of the same make, are presented to them. We hope that now the recipes, that every housekeeper looks for in the Times, will be put in press on time and that the Precocious Child will reach his C. O. D. club before time for golf, Lady Crosby and Sir Tobin. -As a second Sherlock Holmes, O Knight of Knowledge, this little silent automatic will come in handy when you are solving some of the intricacies of the underworld, Kindly do not use it, by accident, on any of your classmates, Sir Walker. 31 -Knights of Athletics are considered great heroes among the fairer sex. I hope your vanity will not be encouraged, but, in case it should be, this headband will prevent any undue protuberance, Sir Taylor. -As the Lady of the Understanding Heart, the Helpful Lady and the Lady of Quality will be members of Congress, we hope that they will not forget there are other things besides politics, especially a home. Here is a book on How to Take Care of Babies for the Helpful Lady, a book named How to Raise Chickens for the Lady of the Understanding Heart, and a book called Good Housekeeping for the Lady of Quality. -The supply of material for experiments of the Wizard of Science will soon be exhausted, and in case it should, this rose tree will probably bring many startling discoveries-Sir Neumayer. -Through your courage, Courageous Knight, the futures of your classmates have been solved. I present to you this sword so that in case you should venture forth on another voy- age beset with dangers you will be amply protected, Sir Gordon. For the last gift, I have here a horseshoe which guarantees good luck to each member of the class. I will give this to our president who will keep it safe for us. CLASS WILL We, the January Class of 1927, of the Court of Knowledge, the East Hartford High School, in the town of East Hartford, County of Hartford, State of Connecticut, United States of America, about to leave this learned Court to do the tasks ahead, having so many virtues that we feel should be shared, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testa- ment, hereby revoking all former wills of whatever nature by us made. To Paul Wilson we leave Max Gordon's love for an argu- ment. This addition to his own natural ability should make him a lively candidate for the debating team. To Sigrid Swanson, Phyllis Hayden's dramatic voice. To Alvin Leone, James Forbes' knack of amusing himself. To Howard Richardson, we bequeath Howard Bidwell's aptitude for chemistry. . To Merril LeGeyt, James Tobin's brevity of stature. We might remark that Napoleon was not a tall man. To aspiring young ladies of the Freshman Class, Bernice Bailey's secret of winning popularity. To Roger Driggs, Clara Crosby's dimples. This should make him irresistible. tu To Nathan Dubinsky, Ralph Neumayer's retiring disposi- ion. 32 To Barney Daley, Adam Schilke's views on political economy. To the freshmen, George Benton's mischievous tendency. To Owen Clark, Albert Pearce's sedateness. To the undergraduates, our earnest wish that they will make as brilliant a record as we have made. To the faculty, our sincere sympathy in their great loss of the January Class of 1927. We do here appoint Mr. Ross sole executor of this, our Last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof, we, the January Class of 1927, the testators, have to this, our will, written on one sheet of parch- ment, set our hands and seal this eighteenth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. The January Class of 1927. JOSEPH MOYNAHAN. ADDRESS TO THE UNDERGRADUATES It is, I believe, the customary thing for the members of the graduating class to give a word of advice to those who have not yet reached the end of thei-r high school days. In our turn we have come to the time when as Knights and Ladies in this Court of Knowledge we feel it our duty to explain what is required of you undergraduates, to raise your rank from that of Squires and Attendants to those of Knights and Ladies. The most important thing to acquire is respect for your school. Always uphold the -good reputation of East Hartford High School. Never has one of our teams failed to show that indomitable fighting spirit. Each has gained for us a fine reputation among our neighboring high schools. Against heavy odds, each man has fought a good fight and played fair. The plays and operettas presented at various times by the Glee Clubs and the Dramatics Club have always been successful, due to the way those taking part have co-operated with the coach and advisers. Support your Student Activity Association, for it has gained for you many privileges and extra activities. Nevertheless, you must not lose sight of your studies, you cannot afford to neglect them. It is for these that you are here in the East Hartford High School. To the class succeeding us- as Seniors we leave an un- stained record and an ideal for which they should strive. May they fill that position with as much dignity as we have. In closing, may I quote this motto which we intend to follow through life. I consider it appropriate, also for all the under- graduates. Hit the line hard, but play fair. Develop both sides of your high school life, the scholastic and' the extra- curricular, never let either side entirely crowd out the other. JAMES FORBES. 33 5- fax 'Sig 'V LQ? AMA WCS XF l mi s jg K L On the evening of December 17 the Senior Class presented Dear Brutus, a three-act comedy by J. M. Barrie. The char- acters Were well chosen and certainly did themselves credit. The cast included: Mrs. Coade .... ..... D ORIS SMITH Mrs. Purdie. . . ....... EDITH WALKER Mrs. Dearth ..... .... D OROTHY TOLHURST Joanna Trout .... ...... S IGRID SWANSON Lady Caroline ..... ...... G ERTRUDE LOOMIS Margaret ..... . . .CATHERINE SULLIVAN Mr. Coade ..... .... F REDERICK MOORE Mr. Purdie ...... ...... N EWTON TUNIS Matey, the butler .... .... F RANCIS BACHL Lob ......................... .... P HILLIP ELLIS Coach, Miss Laura L. Mead. ' Business Adviser, Miss Miriam Allen. Business Manager, Harris Prior. Stage Manager, Eldorous Webb. Property Manager, Anna Lesizza. Costume Manager, Catherine Dawson. 34 I. Wg FOOTBALL NOTES ' The 1926 football team had a successful season, playing nine hard games. Out of a squad of thirty men, Coach Mc- Grath turned out an eleven that won three, tied two, and lost four games. Dick Strong was chosen captain to take the place of Captain-elect Van Powell, who was ineligible. In our first game we were defeated by Hartford, 13-0, playing on one of the hottest days of September. The follow- ing week we lost a hard game to Meriden, 17-0. Meriden had one of the best teams in the state this year, and the East Hart- ford boys put up a game fight against them. In the next game we played Bristol to a 0-0 tie at their own field. Each time we came into scoring distance, something went Wrong and we failed to cross the goal line. On October 16, we won our first game, defeating Middletown, 13-0. Geci scored the first touch- down in the second quarter and with only a minute to go Zaz Zaverella intercepted a Middletown pass on their own twenty- five yard line and scored again. Brewer kicked the goal. The next game found us victors over West Haven by a score of 6-0. In the first few minutes of play, Brewer slipped away from both teams and ran forty yards for a touchdown. The kick for goal failed. The crowning feature of the year came with our defeat of Weaver, 3-0. We held the strong Green eleven to no score and avenged last year's defeat. Bud Brewer kicked a field goal from the thirty-five yard line, scoring our three points. In the last quarter John Geci was carried from the field with a fractured ankle bone. Our last three games were rather disappointing. We were beaten by Manchester, 13-7. Suf- fering from the loss of John Geci, the team fought bravely against the heavy Manchester eleven, but to no avail. The West Hartford game was played on the muddy field at the Hartford Velodrome. After a 6th period mass meeting the entire school attended the game, which turned out a deadlock at 6-6. In our last game, playing Bulkeley, we were handi- capped by the ineligibility of four regulars. At the end of the game the score stood 7-6 in favor of Bulkeley, and both teams were so covered with mud that they were indistinguish- able. The stars of the year were John Geci, Bud Brewer, Dick Strong, and Ralph Neumayer. John Geci was elected Captain for 1927 by the following letter men: Captain Strong Ralph Neumayer ' Captain-elect Geci Robert Long David Taylor Robert Murray Ward Brewer Frank Stangle Savin Zaverella Peter Pilkian Paul Wilson James Lynch Francis Jones George Stangle Ralph Risley Manager Webb 36 'Jil' 5: 'QQ .J 7137391 'Iii il I' ll H. B.: Was George Washington an honest man ? A. A.: Well, I guess so. H. B.: Then Why do they close the banks on his birth- day ? Little Boy: Look, ma, the circus has come to town. There's one of the clowns! Ma: Hush, darling. That's not a clown 3 it's only a Trin- ity freshman. Mrs. Doctor to husband returning from shooting trip: Did you kill anything? Doctor: No, Mrs. D.: You would have done better to stay at home. X: Does your husband talk in his sleep ? Y: No, and it's awfully exasperating. He only smiles! Did M.: Didn't I kiss you at Bill's house last Wednes- day ? M. S.: About what time? Taxi Driver: Fifteen dollars and seventy-five cents. Victim: All right. Just put it in the garage. I Sailor: Sir, they've just dropped the anchor. J. Moynahan: I thought they would. It's been dangling on the side of the ship for quite a while. A pig was born the other day with an extra bone, but investigation proved it to be only his sparerib. Walker: Let's play some tennis. Taylor: Can't. The net's broken. Walker: Fine! 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