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

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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

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-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

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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