Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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Wilson, 'tTech , vice-president, Kathleen Cameron, North Adams High, secre- tary, Alice Coecoran, West Springfield. It was also decided that another conven- tion be held at the Tech High in the Spring. After the meeting adjourned, a tasty luncheon was served in the auditorium. Entertainment was furnished by the E. R. A. Orchestra of West Springfield. The speaker at luncheon was Dr. Corss of Springfield College. At the conclusion the Pro Merito Song was sung. In the afternoon the members were transferred to the League Park where an exciting football game between West Springfield and Agawam was witnessed. About one hundred delegates attended, including almost all of Easthampton Pro Merito members. The Pro Merito Club wishes to thank Miss Alice Alvord, Mr. Howell K. Thayer, and Mr. Walter Karputis for providing the transportation. PRO MERITO PARTY AT MISS ALVORD'S On March 15, a Pro Merito Party was held at Miss Alvord's attractive home. The weather was fine and this enabled all the members to be present. Many interesting and amusing games were played and favors given to all. Also, delicious refreshments were served. The social finished with the playing of ttBeano . The members wish to thank Miss Alvord and Principal Thayer most sincere- ly for the entertainment. They also wish to compliment them on the success of the party, for it is greatly appreciated and it will never be forgotten. SECOND CONVENTION The second Pro Merito Convention was held at Springfield, Mass., on May 11, 1935. Saturday dawned bright and clear and everyone was in fine spirits. The delegation left Easthampton about 10:20 A. M., and registered there upon arrival. The business meeting was held in the old assembly hall, as the new one was incomplete, with Richard Wilson, presiding. The officers elected for the year were as follows: president, Harding Jenkins, Amherst High, vice-president, Pauline Wheeler, Arms Academy, secretary Ruth Woods, Tech High. Among other matters of importance, the Pro Merito flag and emblem were discussed. After the business meeting the delegates viewed the newly-built addition to the school. The large size of the building, the fine classrooms, the fully equipped laboratories and workshops, the unfinished auditorium, the gym with the adjoin- ing lockers, amazed all. Luncheon was then served in the cafeteria, during which the Pro Merito song was sung by all. The delegates returned to the auditorium where an inspiring speech was delivered by Reverend Walter Bailey, pastor of the Park Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Thayer, the president of the Governors' Board, was one of the speak- ers on the program. A short play was presented by the Tech and Commerce students. thirty-six

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At the Assembly in commemoration of the birth of George Washington, it plzty was presented by :tn all star cast of the Council. Then, too, the Student t'ouncil has performed at valuable service in directing traffic in the High School. Sleeve insignias were procured by the members to show that they belong to the Student Council and wearing this insigniat they stood at the head of the stziirs :md directed traffic in the halls. So that our parents and other people interested in Ezistlnunpton High School may know what our Student Council is doing, it weekly article by Warren Lux, ehief reporter, appears in the Gazette. We are sure that the helpful work done by the Student Council is thoroughly nppreeiated by both the faeulty and pupils of lflasthampton High School. Minmuzn HLJl'RII-I.KN '37 PRO MERITO On October 30, 1934. the Pro Merito members were unnouneed by Mr. Thayer. They were us follows: Rita Anderson, Stella Bozek, Veronica Bozek, Stnsiai Dodn, Josephine Drondroski, Edward Hudro, Francis Hatdro, Adele Knrputis, Cecilia Kieszek, Stanley Kowalezyk, Anthony Lis, Sophie Prejs, Adeline Sliz, :md Julia Trytko. FIRST CONVENTION The first Pro Merito Convention wus held at West Springfield, Mass., on November 10, 1934. The members left the school Saturday morning. The reception was held from 10:00 A. M. to 11:00 A. M. Then at business meeting was held at the Y. M. C. A. Building with the President of West Springfield High School presiding. The following officers were selected for the year: president, Riehztrd thirty-fi vc

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Later the group visited the various museums near the school, and returned to the assembly for a short social hour, which included dancing, singing, and games. The delegates from Easthampton were Stella Bozek, Veronica Bozck, Stasia Doda, Edward Hadro, Francis Hadro, Cecilia Kieszek, Stanley Kowalczyk, and Adeline Sliz. The society wishes to thank Mr. Thayer, Miss Alvord, and the School Com- mittee for providing transportation for the group. The Pro Merito society is a fine honor society. The undergraduates should strive to achieve the scholarship rank necessary to membership. GLADYs KAPRAs1EvvsKi '35 THE LYCEUM The second year of the Lyceum has terminated, and a successful year has been enjoyed by its members. This club was originally founded for the purpose of providing students with an opportunity to discuss topics of general interest. During the year numerous other activities have been added, thus enlarging the scope of its endeavors. All programs have been under the direction of Miss Alice W. Alvord, faculty advisor. The officers of the club for the year 1934-35 were as follows: Edwin Kurtz, president, Clara Mackos, vice-president, Anthony Lis, treasurer: Eleanor Hubert, secretary. The Lyceum has four divisions, namely: dramatic, journalistic, literary and debating. The dramatic department of the club was active during this year. With Franklin Mullaly as chairman, this department presented three one-act plays. These were 'tDinner at Eight , Trying them Out , and t'Peterl'. These plays not only provided amusement but also proved beneficial since talents of the mem- bers of the club were exercised. This year the journalistic department have made attempts to publish a school paper and have succeeded. Chester Earus, as chairman, undertook this task with the help of Miss Alvord. This newspaper which was typewritten once every month, contained school news, stories, poems, editorials, and jokes, and, posted on the bulletin board, provided amusement for all pupils of the school. Besides a newspaper the members of the department were active within the club by presenting manuscripts to be read to the whole club. The literary department of the club, with Robert Cashman at its head, added to the interest of the club by obtaining interesting speakers. Mr. .lolm Kitson, J r. a member of the Alumni, honored the club by being the first speaker. Mr. Kitson told of his travels through South America and the western coast. Soon, Mr. Thomas MacBean, a well known business man in Easthampton addressed the club. Mr. MacBean, being a lover of Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, told the life and the works of this great poet. Then, Mr. Herbert D. Casey, superintendent of the schools of Easthampton, interested the club greatly by his vivid narration of newspaper work. Formerly, Mr. Casey had been a copy writer on the Provi- thirty-seven