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

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Qttyt 2frulkele| Annual IRA RATHBUN Scientific Course. Ira is a country boy with lot of spirit. He is a hard worker and, in a few words, a good, quiet fellow. He won the football which was raffled after football season. HAROl.!) J. RUTMAN Classical Course; Orchestra (1) (3) (4). Harold entered Bulkeley with a remarkable past following him. He condescended to play in the orchestra for a few years and to attend school on time once in a while. His pet trick is to make a perfect recitation without his book open. His hair seems to be his best asset. MAURICE R. SALO—“Tessie”—“Beef” Football (4); Track (3) (4); Class Baseball (2) (3); Classical Course. Four years ago who would have thought that the quiet little lad would turn out to be the “Tessie” we know so well? He came to us a peaceful little country boy, but who can say he leaves us as he came ? “Beef” surely did make himself famous in football history when he picked up that ball in Stamford and ran for a touchdown. PERRY T. SHAFNER—“Ponzi” Manager Debating Team (4); Dramatic Club; Stage Manager “Red Mill.” Whenever we think of Ponzi we think of his beloved horse Lulu. They are seen so much together that they are beginning to look alike. It is rumored about school that “Ponzi” always kisses Lulu good-night. “Ponzi” can imitate barnyard noises to perfection.

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Cfte ulkelep Annual JOSEPH MUSCARELLA—“Mush” Senior Commercial Club; Football (4); Basketball (4); Class Basketball (4). “Mush” is a son of a son of sunny Italy. He has blossomed out during the year, playing on the football and basketball teams. On the trip to Leominster, it is said that he broke the heart of more than one girl of that city (ask Barry). BERNARD C. PECK—“Bernie”—“Bushnell” Football (3) (4) (2); Baseball (2) (1) (4); Prom. Committee (3). “Bernie” came to Bulkeley with the makings of a perfect athlete. He showed remarkable skill on the gridiron, being considered the best end in the state. His athletic career wound up on the diamond after being elected captain. He made a large number of friends at Bulkeley. DONALD G. PRINCE—“Dimp” Class Basketball (4); Commercial Course; Senior Commercial Club; “Orange and Black (2); Treasurer (3). “Dimp” is properly named, for he has two of the cutest dimples that were ever seen. These, with the aid of his patent-leather hair, captivate all of the young ladies of our sister school. “Dimp” will find it hard to get a job in an office where there are any of the opposite sex, for no employer likes to compete with his help. Therefore, we would advise that he start in business for himself. ELBERT P. RATHBIN Gug” Scientific Course. “Gug” is not exactly our idea of a sheik—but who can tell about these Noank fellows, anyhow? The only thing that we have against him is that he is inclined to generate H=S at most unsuitable times. We might add that he is immune from the effects of this scented odor. (25)

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Cije ulkelep Annual AARON J. SEIGAL Debating Team (3) (4); Scientific Course. Have you ever come in contact with this fellow when he was feeling like transacting business with you; has he ever tried to ring you in on the most absurd bets; and then got away leaving you victimized? If he has, you may be rest assured that you are not the only one he has bewildered. JACK I). SMITH—“Smiuie”—J. I). When the photographer told “Jack” to look pleasant he didn’t know that “Jack” thought he was trying to be sarcastic. “Jack” is always looking pleasant, and as a rule says things that make others look pleasant, too. But why shouldn’t he? Anyone who hails from Mystic will always have something to laugh about. LEON H. SOLOMON—“Chink” Leon is a good boy, with much stress on the “good.” He is like other members—a hard worker. Yes, he drives a Ford—no crime in that. WILLIAM G. SPARCO “Bill” “Princess Pat”; Pot-Pourri; Christmas Chimes; Double Quartette; Owega. “Bill” entered Bulkeley with a great handicap in that he came from Missouri; but that isn’t the worst, he was born in Westerly. His greatest fault is his acting ability. He professes to be a singer and the two are nearly unbearable. His Missouri training aided the school greatly when he played the part of a country constable in “Princess Pat.” (27)