Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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cluded books, articles and poetry by some of the modern authors. The debating society chose current topics for debate, and every one was thrilled when the Lyeeum's best debators poured forth their argument with some eloquence and no little logic. A general question period always followed these debates, so as to afford the opportunity to express any questions of doubt. Another major part of the program were the addresses by guest speakers. Most notable among these were Mr. Thayer, principal of E. H. S., Century of Progress Exposition and also Rev. Mr. Goewey of Easthampton who lectured on The Human Side of Germany. This year's attainments have outshown those of the previous year. Although this year the club is made up of only juniors and sophomores, it has united these two classes with a common bond, they have become acquainted, they have learned parliamentary procedure, to debate. Both James Diamond and Warren Lux, winners of the Prize Speaking Contest, are members of the debating club. The Lyceum has been conducted along liberal lines, and all undergraduates have an opportunity to join if they so desire. DONALD LACROIX '35 ACTIVITIES IN U. S. HISTORY Submit Clark Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is giving a certificate and a sum of five dollars to the high school pupil showing the greatest improvement, excellence, and interest in United States History. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. Charles H. Johnson, Mrs. John L. Lyman, and Mrs. Joseph I. Gaskill. The High School, through the Echo, expresses its appreciation to Submit Clark Chapter for this generous prize. It has awakened a greater in- terest in the study of U. S. History and has brought on a keen competition among the students. Another event of interest to U. S. History students this year was an essay contest on disarmament. The title of the essay was The Part played by Arma- ment Industries in making War. The contest was sponsored by the Nye Meet- ing Committee headed by Senator Gerald Nye of South Dakota. The entries from our school did very well indeed. Agnes McLean received second prize, a book, Cry Havoc by Beverley Nichols. Leo Mackos received honorable men- tion. The essays contained between eight hundred and a thousand words. The judges were headed by President Neilson of Smith College, and awards were made at Tremont Temple, Boston, on April 28, while the class was in route to Washington. ALFRED BRIERE '34 PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST The Annual Almuni prize speaking contest was held on Friday evening, May 11, at the town hall. It was well conducted and all of the contestants knew their pieces, which is an improvement over the past few years. This was due, perhaps, Thirty-three

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refer to the faculty. Our ignorance about the matter provoked much merriment, and we felt better acquainted after this. Horace Randlett was elected president of the Society. After a short intermission, we returned to the auditorium to hear an unusually interesting speaker, Mr. Max Smith. He spoke on the subject 'Youth and its Relationship to the Business World? Luncheon was served at 1:00 P. M. in the school cafeteria. We were very hungry and thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food that was served to us. After luncheon we went to the front of the building where a picture of the entire group was taken. Then we went to the athletic field back of the nschool and watched an exciting football game. We all think that Pro Merito is a splendid society and well worth striving for. We regret very deeply that a similar society isn't formed among the under- classmen. The Pro Merito Society wishes to extend its thanks to Miss Fielden, Mr. Thayer, and Stanley Bozek for their kindness in providing transportation for us to and from Palmer. PRO MERITO PARTY AT MISS ALVORD'S On Friday, December 29, the members of the Pro Merito Society spent a very pleasant and agreeable evening at the home of Miss Alvord on Northampton Street. Most of the members were present, some being absent, due to the extreme cold and the bad condition of the roads at the time. The evening began with a treasure hunt, everyone succeeding in finding some treasure and at the same time beccming acquainted with Miss Alvord's attractive home. Then Mr. Thayer supplied the group with puzzles and we racked our brains trying to solve some of them. We spent the remainder of the evening playing cards, during the course of which refreshments were served. We thank Miss Alvord and Mr. Thayer for having so pleasantly entertained us. GLADi'S GAGNON '34 THE LYCEUM The Lyceum has recently celebrated the first anniversary of its founding. This undergraduate club was founded with the intention of providing for stu- dents the opportunity to discuss topics of general interest. This central idea, however, has this year been greatly enlarged. All activities and meetings have been supervised by Miss White and Miss Goodwin, members of the faculty. The program for the year began with the election of officers. Then four clubs were formed within the Lyceum, namely dramatic, journalism, literary and debating. Each of these clubs has played an important part in the carrying out of the yearly program. The dramatic club presented a delightful one act comedy. The journalism club gave the members an idea of what they thought a high school paper should include. It is the aim of this club to start a school paper next fall. Our authors and poets studied mostly classical English literature, but also in- Thirty-two

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to the semi-finals, in which all but eight of the contestants were eliminated. The High School Orchestral Club, ably directed by Prof. Lovell, gave selections be- fore the speaking, during a short intermission, and at the closing. The speakers 21I'C I Adele Laprade Franklin Mullaly George Flynn Olive Hathaway Warren Lux Priscilla Millring Mildred Hourihan Chester Earus All did well and the judges had a rather hard time deciding the winners. The first prize for the boys was awarded to Warren Lux, the second prize going to Chester Earus. For the girls Olive Hathaway was the judges' choice for first prize and Mildred Hourihan received second prize. FRANKLIN R. MULLALY '36 illi-i SENIOR PLAY The play Anybody's Game by Elizabeth Miele was chosen by the East- hampton High School Seniors as their annual play. This play was of a different type and much more interesting than all the previous plays presented by the E. H. S. Seniors. The play was presented Friday, February 9, at the Majestic Theatre. Though the weather was bad, an excellent audience was present. During the intermission candy was sold by the girls of the senior class and the audience was entertained by singing and music provided by the E. H. S. Glee Club and the E. H. S. Orchestral Club. Thirty-four