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

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Cln ulkelep Annual RONALD P. ABERNETHY—“Ab”—“Abbie” “Red Mill” (3); Debating Squad (3); Classical Course. “Abbie” makes the least noise of any in the class. He is quiet of voice, but let us stop there. He takes part in all activities when they have nothing to do with debating, art, or athletics. However, his light did shine brightly one night, for he was starred in the “Red Mill” as an English T. B. M., and took the part to perfection. HOWARD T. BEEBE—“Speed”—“Beeh Class Baseball (1); Class Basketball (4); Track (1); Senior Commercial Club. “Speed” is the boy who invented the method of getting blood from a turnip. He can teH exactly how many gallons of H-0 a week the Thames empties into the harbor, because Vera lives in Groton, but then everybody knows that there are two pints to the gallon. HAROLD M. BEACH Debating Team (3) (4); Debating Council (3) (4). They say that still water runs deep; it sure does in this case. He is the man who precedes the morning sun, basing his arguments on two axioms, first, ’tis the early bird that catches the worm; and second, any poor fool can go to bed, but it takes a man to get up. GEORGE J. BORAS “Bulkeley Siren” (2); “Annual” (3) (4); Class Treasurer (1). George made a good record in his studies during the first two years. He showed exceptionally good talent in connection with the publication of the “Bulkeley Siren.” George is a quiet lad—but we have our doubts about the quiet ones. (19)

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t )t 2NlUelep annual WILLIAM RUDDY—“Bill” Class President (3) (4); Prom. Committee (3) (4); Debating Squad (3); Football (4); Class Baseball (1) (3); Pot-Pourri; Student Council (3). Bill has been class president for the last two years and that speaks for him loudly enough to drown out anything we might say. However, we might join in and shout for him, but we hardly think he needs our aid, for he is capable of doing all the shouting necessary. (18)

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 Cfje 2?ulkelej Annual ROBERT I.. BRENNAN—‘-Bob” Football (4); “Red Mill”; Classical Course. “Bob” is just the kind of a fellow we can’t help but like. He has a goodly amount of Irish humor and his freckled face is always adorned with a smile. We should razz him in one way or another, but he is such a reg’lar fellow we haven’t the heart. THEODORE L. DANFORTH— “Ted”—“Dub”—“Pickle” Classical Course; Vice-President (3). “Ted” is our idea of a quiet, unassuming fellow. He is chuck full of a subtle humor all his own. When it comes to stepping out Ted is right there. He holds the undisputed title of class lady-killer. Well, Teddy, when you stand behing the pulpit don’t deliver your sermon on the evils of women. HUBERT A. DOWNING—“Hub”—“Hubbie” “Annual” (3) (4); Class Baseball (2) (3); Pot-Pourri; Baseball (4); Prom Committee (4). “Hubbie” is a cue artist. He is seriously considering writing a text book on “Shooting Pool Scientifically.” He finds that the average poolplayer does not talk to the ivory balls enough. (We all know what a little talk to other ivories will do.) AARON ELFENBEIN—“Bones” Pot-Pourri; Orchestra (1) (3) (4); “Bulkeley Siren” (2); “Princess Pat” (4); Double Quartette. Cast your glance upon the face of our clever ballet dancer. Many have seen Bones perform: in fact, he is so clever that even the Egyptian dancers try to imitate his syncopated movements. Bones is the envy of all the rest of us because the ladies “just love his dancing.” (20)