Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS RICHARD WHITNEY CHESTER NEWEY President First Vice-President GERALDINE WISBACH MARCELIA RENNARD LEONARD Le SOURD Second Vice-President Secretary Treasurer I-IISTGRV OF TI-IE SENICDR CLASS EAVING the scene of past triumphs and happy associations, we, the class of Nineteen Thirty-seven, close the Final chapter of our high school career. Following is an account of our achievements, to be judged by those whom it may concern. In the midst of the customary misunderstandings, errors, and general confusion, we started on our new life as Sophomores. A class of our calibre, however, could not long remain groping. From our ranks soon rose leaders from whom we chose our class oFFicers in January. Diclc Whitney was elected presidenti Gerry Wisbach, vice-president, Marcelia Rennard, secretary, and Chester Newey, treasurer. Acquaintanceships which ripened into Firm friendships were formed at the annual Sophomore dance, which was a success in every way. Talent was brought to the fore at the Sophomore Prize- Speaking Contest. Natalie Salter and Richard Lovell were the two winners. The last event of the year was the election of Junior class oFlicers. Robert Bishop was our president, Marcelia Rennard, vice-president, Janet Merrill, secretary, and Barclay Feather, treasurer. Our Junior year found us completely accustomed to our environment and taking a prominent part in all school activities despite, in most cases, an increased amount of studies. Many of our members were outstanding in athletics, while two had important roles in the Drama Club play. Robert Nolan, a Junior, carried off the honors in the Junior-Senior Prize-Speaking Contest sponsored by the English Club. The class dance, the Feminine Follies, provided entertainment and enjoyment For a large group. Fourteen

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SENIOR EXECUTIVE CCDUNCIL l-lE last year, as always, replete with the accompanying festivities, was the best. Our officers for 1936-1937 were Dick Whitney, president, Chester Newey, first vice-president, Gerry Wisbach, second vice-president, Marcelia Rennard, secretary, and Leonard LeSourd, treasurer. Barclay Feather was elected president of the Associates, Chester Newey, boys' vice-president, Barbara Bancroft, girls' vice-president. Two Juniors, Beverly Booth and Ted Duffy, were chosen clerk and treasurer respectively. Libel, a Broadway success produced for the first time by an amateur group, was given in January by the Senior class. This stirring court-room drama, ably coached by Miss Haworth, fulfilled all ex- pectations. Gordon French, Evelyn Waddell, Leon Lipson, Bernard Ericson, and Robert Nolan were excellent in the leading roles, while the minor players demonstrated dramatic ability as well. ln sports, the various teams acquitted themselves creditably with special praise again due the track team, whose season was almost as successful as that of last year. The Newtonite, under the direction of Richard Lovell, reported all the school news exhaustively, besides exhibiting considerable literary talent. ln the spring the Drama Club presented Three-Cornered Moon, a comedy with witty dialogue. William Copeland, Jack Perry, Ann Reynolds, a Junior, and Louise Mann excelled in the chief roles, while those in the supporting cast outdid themselves. Senior Night, continued because of its popularity last year, and the Senior Prom brought the social season to a brilliant conclusion. The National l-lonor Society, composed during this year of selected members of our class, carried on its work unobtrusively, but efficiently. To our teachers, who have given us their loyal and considerate co-operation throughout our high school years, we owe a debt of gratitude which can be paid only by fulfillment of their faith in our ability. Thus the history of the eventful era of the Class of Nineteen Thirty-seven is complete. May the succeeding years bring happiness and success to us all. Fifteen