New London High School - Whaler Yearbook (New London, CT)

Page 28 text:

26 BULKELEY NEWS Courtesy The Day THEODORE BRITTON Football Mttr- 1919 HERE is our newly elected football manager for 1919. You all know him, or at least you should for he has held a conspicuous place in all of Bulkeley’s affairs for the last few years. He is a Foot Ball manager that should be one, as a reward for his excellent school spirit, if nothing else. In his very first year at Bul-keley he tried out for the team, and by hard and faithful work was made regular guard under Capt. “Toby” May. While in one of these games he received a severe injury to his ear which prevented him from playing the remainder of that season. Nevertheless at the very first call for volunteers for the 1917 squad, Britton was there despite his injury and condition from recent illness. Again while in a very close “battle” he suffered serious injuries to his back, which, upon the physician’s advice caused him to abandon football for that season, although very reluctantly. And during last year’s practice and games “Ted” was generally present to give his valuable and willing advice in tackling, falling, passing, or any part of the game. Britton’s activities did not embrace athletics alone. No, he was President of his Sophomore class and is now President of the present Junior class. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Mu Sigma fraternity and was sent to represent the school at the Older Boys’ Conference last February. When Bulkeley had military training, “Ted” was first lieutenant of Company A. His past record goes to show that he is a worker and his deeds as a football player will be, no doubt, on the level with his accomplishments as football manager. He has arranged several out-of-town games, and when his schedule is complete, it will evidently be as attractive as any of late years. Let’s hope that Manager Britton and Captain Babbidge with the support of the school will compose an A 1 eleven. These are the men who by their faithful services on the gridiron are to be remembered by sweaters and B’s: McBride, manager, Sullivan, capt., Beran, Babbidge, MacDonald Mansfield, Stewart, Barber, Bra-gaw, Howard, Noyer, Fitch, Joseph Mclnnis, John Mclunis, aud last but not least, Coach Phillips. You don’t have to think it over, he is surely worthy of that woolen garment and May B. —F. T. Gannon '20

Page 27 text:

BULKELEY NEWS 25 will be ribbon badges. Another chance for team work is given in the race between the classes. To the class scoring the most points the honor and distinction of having their numerals engraved upon the cup in the assembly room will be given. The chance of wearing those coveted numerals is also furnished and this should be enough to excite interest regardless of school spirit. The schedule is as follows: 35 Yard Dash...........Bulkeley “ “ “ ..............Open Running high jump......Bulkeley “ “ “ Open Running broad “ Bulkeley “ “ “ Open Relay..................Bulkeley “ Open Shot put (12 lbs)......Bulkeley “ “ “ “ Open Quarter mile run.......Bulkeley “ “ “ .............Open Relay...................Grammar Schools “ ........................High Schools Well, here’s luck to the meet and let every Bulkeley supporter prove his mettle. □ 0 H ! Spring is here and with it returns the awakening of all life. And since there is in Bulkeley School a certain amount of life that also has awakened and is beginning to take a vis-Base Ball ible and active form. Baseball is always associated with spring; consequently the national game is beginning to gain a foothold in our daily schedule and activities. Now we must have a baseball team, a good school team, and a victorious team. But in order to make any kind of a showing on the diamond, we require team work and assistance. This team work and assistance was never lacking in the last few years and in fact were the outstanding features of many Bulkeley champion teams. This spirit of good fellowship and sportsman-like habits has shown itself in the present Bulkeley fellows on previous occasions too numerous to mention. Now that spirit must back the attempt to form a school team. The effort to have Bulkeley represented on the diamond this year has been started and is well under way. Practice has been held several times at the Bartlett School grounds under the skillful directions of Professors Phillips and Sample. Several games with neighboring schools can easily be obtained; in fact, several schools have sent challenges. Since this is the case, get together and work for a fixed point; that of a well organized school team. There is plenty of good material and all it needs is a chance to show itself. This opportunity is now opened to you. Come out and at least make a try for the team. You can’t all pitch, catch, or play short, but you all can help by earnest practice and work to form a “Nine” that will be an honor to yourself, school, and city. □ 0

Page 29 text:

BULKELEY NEWS 27 St. Peter—“Well, who are you !” Candidate—“I am a student.” St. Peter—“Do you read the Bulkeley News ?” Candidate—“I do.” St. Peter—“Do you write for it ?” Candidate—“I do not.” St. Peter—“First elevator down.” Fowler—“How wo ild you like to have a pet monkey ?” She—“Oh, this is so sudden.” Judge—“What is your age madam?” Fair One—“I’ve seen thirty-two summers.” Judge—“How long have you been blind ?” Interested. “Your name, please. Miss?” “Iona Carr.” “Oh, do you ? What make ?” MacDonald’s Father (as D. safely creeps into bed)—“Donald, what time is it?” D.—“One o’clock.” (Clock strikes four) Father—“My, how that clock stutters.” How True. We always laugh at teacher’s jokes No matter what they may be ’Tis not because they’re funny But because it’s policy. Hard To Telu. Sullivan—“I tell you, no man can fool my wife.” Beran—“Then how did you get her?” Teacher (In Senior Commercial German) —“This year is now rapidly approaching its finish.” Voice from the rear—“So are we.” French teacher—“What is the French for monkey ?” Gipstein—“La Polinsky.” Fitzgerald—“Miss Gladys, may I have your hand for the dance?” Gladys—“Yes, if you promise to keep off my feet.” Theorem—You love a girl. To prove that—She loves you. By hyp.—All the world loves a lover. She loves you.