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

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Cije Semicentennial Reunion HE Semi-Centennial celebration and Alumni Reunion was held on June 29 and 30, culminating in a banquet at the Griswold hotel. This was probably the greatest and most far-reaching event in the entire school year, inasmuch as it was completely representative of the progress made by Bulkeley since her beginning some half-century ago. Her sons came from all over the country to be present in this celebration and represented various walks of life and all degrees of success. Friday evening, June 29, was devoted to commemorative exercises held in the school auditorium. Headmaster Underwood presided, and the program was opened with a selection by the Williams Memorial In-stitue and Bulkeley orchestra, under the direction of Howard Fierce. Mr. Underwood then delivered an introductory speech, taking as his topic “What School is to the Man.” He enlarged on the fact that “School and “Home” are practically synonymous in respect to their ideals and aims. William Ruddy, representing the class of 1923, spoke next, taking “Bulkeley School Spirit” as his theme. He cited examples from the past, showing the quality of the spirit that prevailed at Bulkeley, especially on the athletic field. The next speaker was Clarence B. Lund, who represented the class of 1922. He took as his subject “Out-of-town Boys and Bulkeley School”, speaking on Bulkeley from the view-point of an out-of-town student. Samuel B. Winram, on behall ol the class of 1925, came next, chosing for his topic “The Boys of Bulkeley . Following him, Professor Towne gave a “Resume of 50 Years at Bulkeley School. ’ 1 he next speaker was Max Sokol, representing the class of 1926. He spoke on “What it Means to be a Freshman at Bulkeley.” The last speaker of the evening was I )irector of Law Frank L. McGuire, who spoke on behalf of the city. He extended the greetings of the city, and congratulated the school on its progress. Upon the conclusion of the program the floor was cleared for dancing. The music was furnished by an orchestra under the leadership of Horace Fateh, a Bulkeley alumnus. Saturday afternoons was devoted to sports and Saturday evening the alumni banquet took place. The toastmaster was Mr. I owne, and the speakers were John F. Murray, George S. Chappell, and Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham.

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Jkt es Utoarbeb in 1923 Senior Prizes Science, gold medal, given by Perry J. Hollandersky—-Clarence Hall. First prize speaking, gold medal, given by Percy Coe Kggleston—-Ed-ward Gipstein. Second prize speaking, $5 given by Mrs. J. C. Taylor—Charles J. Kerri dge. Senior History, $5 given by Dr. Charles B. Graves—Edward Jenssen. General Improvement, $25, given by B. L. Armstrong—Jack Smith. Excellence in Science and Mathematics, gold medal, given by Connecticut Alumni Rensselaer—Clarence Hall. Excellence in Latin, $5, given by a graduate of 1908—-Edward Gipstein. Excellence in English, $5, given by Tarny’s Toggery—Harold Beach, First Honor, gold medal, given by Mrs. S. A, Goldsmith—Edward Gipstein. School Spirit, $2.50, given by James Marion—Harold Beach. Junior Prizes Science, gold medal, given by Meyer H. Hollandersky—Charles Mahan. History, 5, given by Dr. Charles B. Graves—Freeman Elder. Prizes Open to the School Latin, Webster’s Dictionary, given by Mrs. Frank L. Palmer Harold P. Smith. First French, a French Book, given by William Belcher—Harold P. Smith. Second French, £5, given by Theta Sigma Fraternity—Frank G. Ames. First Bookkeeping, $5, given by Sidney H. Miner—Russell Stebbins. Second Bookkeeping, $2.50, donor anonymous—Hartwell Baxter. English Composition, gold medal, by endowment of Dr. James Newcomb—Samuel Winram. Mathematics, Do in books, by a few members of the Class of 1884— Clarence Hall.

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dje Rasters Mr. Homer K. I'nilenvood, M. A., Yale , I lead Master. Mr. Walter A. Towne, M. A., Amherst—Latin Mr. Eugene B. Lawrence, B. A., Tufts—Chemistry Mr. Clarence E. Norris, M. A., Brown-—Commercial Subjects Mr. Philip E. Douglass, B. A., Harvard—Spanish Mr. Matthew J. Donner, B. A., Harvard—History, Economics Mr. Howard T. Pierce, B. A., Bowdoin—Mathematics Mr. Ernest W. Falconer, B. A., Boston Lb—Mathematics Mr. Walter Cole, Worchester Business College—Commercial Subjects Mr. Arthur M. Hertell, B. A., Yale—French Mr. Robert T. Aldrich, B. A., Middlebury—Science Mr. Frank H. Hamlen, M. A., Boston U.—English Mr. Harvey F. Doe, B. S„ Bowdoin—Physics Mr. Carlton F. Small, B. A., Michigan Law School—History, English Mr. Thomas R. Cook, B. A., Colby—English